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Alpha Bible Study
Alpha is for:
- Adults of all ages, seekers wanting to know about Christianity, new Christians,
new Church members, and those who just want a little refresher course on the basics
of their faith - anybody who is interested in finding out more about the Christian
faith and experiencing spiritual growth.
- Learning and laughter. It is possible to learn about the Christian faith and
have fun.
- People meeting together. An opportunity to get to know others and to make
new friends.
- Helping one another. Small groups give you a chance to discuss issues raised
during talks.
- Ask anything. Alpha is a place where no questions is too simple or too hostile.
- There is no charge for taking the course, but we do ask for a donation to
cover the costs of food, and there may be costs involved in occasional alpha retreats.
Keep an eye on this page for a new 12 week study scheduled. For additional
information contact Mary Jo Davidson, 407-898-5125 or email SwdUSA@aol.com.
A Typical ALPHA Session:
- The Gathering: Class participants gather for
a light meal, announcements and fellowship at the beginning of each session. This
provides everyone an opportunity to get to know one another and also to build
the community that is studying and praying together. The experience of spending
12 weeks with the same spiritual seekers can build a bond that will last well
beyond the study. Many participants may even form small groups to carry on their
spiritual growth in a supportive community of friends.
- The Session Topic: At each session a new topic
relating to the Christian faith is introduced, for study and discussion, by the
Alpha video facilitator who is a well trained member of the International Alpha
team - this is truly a world wide study.
The general topics are:
- Christianity: Boring, Untrue and Irrelevant?
- Who is Jesus?
- Why did Jesus die?
- How can I be sure of my faith?
- Why and how should I read the Bible?
- Why and how should I pray?
- How does God guide us?
- Who is the Holy Spirit?
- What does the Holy Spirit do?
- How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit?
- How can I make the most of the rest of my life?
- How can I resist evil?
- Why and how should I tell others?
- Does God heal today?
- What about the Church?
- The Small Groups: After the video presentation
of the topic, all participants divide into small groups to discuss the topic and
share their questions as well as opinions with one another. There are no silly
questions and everyone is encouraged to ask what is on his or her mind, because
it is only through asking that answers can be found. The keys to effective study
are listen, learn, discuss and discover.
- The Dismissal: Whenever the small group finishes,
members are free to dismiss themselves. There is no re-gathering of the entire
session. Some participants might find it useful, at the first meeting of the small
group, to exchange email addresses or phone numbers if they want to keep the dialog
going between meetings.
Check here for the next scheduled class
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| 4:30-6:30 p.m. |
Dinner |
| 6:45 |
Announcements |
| 7:00 |
Video |
| 7:45 - 8:45 |
Small Group Meeting |
page updated
January 10, 2006
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