Southwater Community Methodist Church

Alpha at SCMC:

STOP PRESS: New Alpha Course starts 24th September - Alpha Supper week beginning 15th September

Beginning with:

An Alpha Supper @ Cricket Club, Church Lane

on Monday 15th September

IT'S

 Alpha 2008 @ SCMC

When?: Every Wednesday night in Southwater Junior School Hall for 10 weeks only (excluding half term)!

Food?: Dinner is provided!

Speakers?: The fabulous Rev Kath Jones (live) and the famous Nicky Gumbel (through the wonders of modern technology), supported by the inspiring individuals of last years Alpha! Group sessions will once again be lead by the legendary Jon Fisher.

Away Day?: Saturday 8th November - Holy Spirit Away Day

End of Course Party?: You bet! Saturday 6th December

Interested?: Of course you are! For more information:
Click HERE to email Tina Andrews (SCMC Alpha Course Organiser)
HERE to email Jon Fisher (Alpha group leader) 
Read about last year's Alpha Course (below),
Use the links page to go link to the national Alpha website, 
Or the Contact us page to contact Rev Kath.

 

Here at SCMC, we really enjoyed our first Alpha Course last September! So much learning, fun and real experience of the Holy Spirit - not to mention getting to know new people and all the good food we munched or way through! We heard from Nicky Gumbel and our very own Rev. Kath Jones, whilst our small groups were lead by the legendary Jon Fisher.

Thanks must go to Kath and Jon and also to Tina Andrews who co-ordinated the whole experience, and also to Angie who lead the Youth sessions. And what would we have done without the catering team and all those behind scenes, not just setting up and clearing away, but for planning and prayer too? Thank you all so very much for all you did. As you can see, its all systems go again this autumn, and we would really recommend you get involved, and invite your friends to the course itself.

We have received some really encouraging feedback from some friends who took part in Alpha @ SCMC. Read on to discover how it was for them;

moving lighting lightbulb"The Alpha Course is first and foremost a great way to meet friendly, like-minded people. You can be involved as much or as little as you want without any pressure, and there is always someone there to answer your questions (even the ones that you think are silly). It is definitely an eye- and mind-opening experience. Plus you get a great meal every week, what more can you ask for?"

"As an introduction to Christianity and to what Christians believe about God, Jesus Christ and the Bible the Alpha Course is very good. It gives a chance for everyone to question Christian ideas about life, the universe and everything and to think more deeply about why we are here and where we are going. The shared supper beforehand is also good for getting to know people and exchanging ideas".

If you want to know what the Alpha Course in September 2008 will be like - have a look below to see the kind of things it involves!

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The 2007 Alpha Course:

Every Wednesday from 26th September to December 5th 2007 at the Junior School

What is Alpha? 

  • a fun, informative, ten week basic introduction to Christianity aimed at those who want to explore what Christians have to say, or those who want to brush up on what they already know 

  • a non threatening "ask anything" opportunity to explore the questions of life

  • a chance to chill, have supper, & make new friends, and also about half way through there is the opprtunity to go away for a weekend or a day to have fun and to reflect on what you have learned

What happens each week on Alpha? 

  • a tasty supper in a warm and friendly environment - yes, there are even candles and flowers on the table

  • an interesting and cringe free talk (well apart from some of the jokes!!) - this may be a live speaker or a dvd recording

  • a time to discuss the issues raised in a small group of fellow guests and one or two hosts

What doesn't happen on Alpha? 

  • absolutely no one will tell you your views are stupid nor pressurise you to change your mind nor follow you up on the phone/doorstep etc!!

So, come and see why we think life is so worth living - and you get to have your say

(and a great supper!)

CONTACT: 01403 731839
Mark & Tina Andrews

         

 

Additional Alpha Events:

The 'Holy Spirit Away Day' is happening on
Saturday 24th November
@ Trinity Methodist Church in Sullington (near Storrington)
Watch this space for more information....

Your 'End of Alpha' Celebration Party will be on 
Saturday 8th December 2007 
@ the Junior School
and will be combined with our SCMC Christmas Party - HOORAY!

(watch this space)

CONTACT: 01403 731839

The Final Sessions:

Alpha Session Six (7th Nov) - How does God guide us?

Alpha Session Seven (14th Nov) - Does God heal today?

Alpha Session Eight (21st Nov) - What about church?

Alpha Session Nine (28th Nov) - How can I resist evil?

Alpha Session Ten (5th Dec) - Why and how should I tell others?

Alpha Celebration Party (8th Dec).