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THE 2010
ALPHA COURSE
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What is the point of life, what happens when we
die? Is forgiveness possible?
What relevance does Jesus have for our lives today? |
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What is alpha?
The Alpha course is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian
faith.
It's relaxed, non-threatening, low key, friendly and fun.
There is a meal together at the beginning of each session which gives
you an opportunity to get to know each other.
Listen, learn, discuss and discover - and ask anything. Alpha is
a place where no question is too simple or too hostile.
Alpha is supported by all the main Christian denominations.
What's involved?
The course consists of a series of talks looking at topics such as 'Who
is Jesus?' and 'Why and how do I pray?' After each talk we divide
into small groups for a time of discussion.
Who is Alpha for?
Alpha is for everyone, especially:
 | those wanting to investigate Christianity |
| new Christians |
| newcomers to the church |
| those who want to brush up on the basics. |
What will it cost?
There is no charge for Alpha, although you may be asked to make a
contribution towards food. |
"We
would like to invite you to come to the Alpha course" says Megan
Smith, the curate at Wilford Church.
"This
is a free course that will run over ten Thursday evenings (and one
Saturday) at Wilford
church hall, beginning on 21 January 2010.
It consists of a series of talks
addressing key issues relating to the Christian faith, and includes good
food and good conversation in groups."
You
can find more information about the Alpha course on the website www.alphacourse.org
To
enquire or register for the course at Wilford church, please contact
Megan through the Church Office on 0115 981 7328. You can
also email wilfordchurch@btinternet.com.
There
are also some
information and publicity leaflets on the Alpha course at the back of
church
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Alpha Course Godcast
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Listen to the talks from the 2010 Alpha by
downloading these files (right click and then Save as ....). Play
them on your computer or on an MP3 player. |
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Alpha course talks! |
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Phil Marsh's introductory Alpha talk kicked off
this year's course on 21 January and asked about the relevance of
Christianity and "Is there more to life
than this?". |
Alpha
week 1
Length: 33 minutes
Size: 31 Mb
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Megan Smith's talk on 28 January reviewed the
evidence that's been used to answer the question, "Who is Jesus?". |
Alpha
week 2
Length: 40 minutes
Size: 19 Mb
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Alpha course talks! |
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The third Alpha week was 4 February and Jono
Tregale posed the question "Why did Jesus die?". |
Alpha
week 3
Length: 37 minutes
Size: 18 Mb
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Alpha course talks! |
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Megan Smith continued Alpha on 11 February by
asking "How can we have faith?". |
Alpha
week 4
Length: 36 minutes
Size: 17 Mb
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On 18 February, Roger Periam covered "How
and why should I read the
bible?". |
Alpha
week 5
Length: 45 minutes
Size: 20 Mb
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Alpha course talks! |
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Here are some talks from
2009 as well: |
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Megan Smith restarted Alpha on 26 February,
after a week's break, by
asking "How should I pray?". |
Alpha
week 5
Length: 35 minutes
Size: 32 Mb
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Jono Tregale took on the big topic of "The
Holy Spirit" on 5 March. |
Alpha
week 6
Length: 35 minutes
Size: 16 Mb
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Guest speaker Nigel Adams spoke about "The
Church" on 12 March. |
Alpha
week 7
Length: 28 minutes
Size: 13 Mb
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The 2009 Alpha Course concluded on 19 March when
Megan Smith posed (and answered) the question "What happens
next?". |
Alpha
week 8
Length: 32 minutes
Size: 15 Mb
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