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What is the Alpha course ? The Alpha course was created at Holy Trinity, Brompton, a large Anglican Church in London. It is an opportunity for anybody to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed, non-threatening, manner. It is used by many churches throughout the world, of all denominations, and over 2 million people have completed the course.
Why the Cell group ?
We all
need the support of other Christians as we follow Jesus in living out
our lives.
Sometimes it can be easy to get lost in a large group, such as the
Church as a whole. Because of that, we’ve come to recognise the benefits
of small groups as a way of supporting each other as we grow in our
faith.
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smaller numbers allow us to have a
more focussed care and concern for each other
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it is easier to take part when
there are smaller numbers
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it is less daunting for those who
are ready to start taking on a leadership role
The
Church has operated such fellowship groups for many years. The Cell
group is a new variation on that, in that we make reaching out to
non-Christians a central part of our activities.
What happens on the course ? The course lasts for 10 weeks, on one
evening each week.
Somebody from the Church offers their home
and we start with a meal together. After the meal there is a presentation on the particular topic for that evening,
usually a video but possibly a talk as an alternative. There is then an opportunity to discuss and
question what was presented. On one Saturday during the course we hold an
awayday at another location, to allow a more in-depth exploration. The course starts and finishes with a
celebration supper, which is an opportunity for those completing one
course to invite friends and pass on their experience to the next
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What topics are discussed ?
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Who is Jesus ?
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Why did Jesus die ?
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How can I be sure of my faith ?
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Why and how should I read the Bible ?
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Why and how do I pray ?
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How does God guide us ?
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Who is the Holy Spirit ?
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How can I resist evil ?
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Why and how should we tell others ?
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Does God heal today ?
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What about the church ?
When and where
is the course run ? We aim to run 3
courses each year, starting in January, April and September. |
Information Who for ?
When ? Where Contact Alpha website
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