Alpha

The Alpha Course
The Alpha course is a ten-week opportunity to explore the validity and relevance of the Christian faith to your life today. It is a practical introduction to the basics of Christianity centers on a meal, a talk and small group discussion.

Alpha Courses began in London, England and have since spread to many nations. It is the fastest growing introductory course to Christianity of its kind in the world.

Over 1.5 million people have attended the Alpha course in the United States. Alpha is a flexible and practical model, which can work for any size group. Churches and Christian organizations of every background and denomination are discovering it to be a simple and effective way of presenting the gospel of Jesus Christ in a clear and non-threatening manner to people from all walks of life.

Who is Alpha for?
Alpha is for everyone! It is especially geared to:

People interested in investigating Christianity
Newcomers to the Church
New Christians
Couples preparing for marriage
Christians who want to brush up on the basics

What happens at Alpha?
Each evening there is dinner, a video, and small group discussions. The talks cover topics such as:

Who is Jesus?
Why did Jesus Die?
What and How Do I Pray?
What about the Bible?
What About the Holy Spirit
How Can I Overcome Evil?
Why and How Should I Tell Others?
Does God Heal Today?
What About the Church?

When and where is Alpha?

Trinity Church UM - Yorkville

Wednesday evenings: February 29-May 2 at 6:00pm. There will be an introduction to the course on Wednesday evening, February 15, 2012 at 6:00pm.

Contact:
Church Office at trinitychurchoffice@gmail.com or call 630-553-7645

Or for more information on Alpha, see the http://www.alphausa.org/ website.