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plg
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Date Joined Dec 2003
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Posted 12/10/2003 8:47 AM (GMT -6)

I notice that there are many of these courses being offered around the state, and now my church is going ahead as well. I did some checking and did not like what I found. I then brought it to our Deacons attention and was basically brushed off. Which leads to more questions-- are we more interested in adding numbers to our congregations or more true repentant souls?

Laika
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Posted 12/10/2003 8:53 AM (GMT -6)

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Originally posted by plg

I notice that there are many of these courses being offered around the state, and now my church is going ahead as well. I did some checking and did not like what I found. I then brought it to our Deacons attention and was basically brushed off.

Um, what's an Alpha Course? What don't you like about it?

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Which leads to more questions-- are we more interested in adding numbers to our congregations or more true repentant souls?

I don't see these two options as being mutually exclusive.

inside you the time moves and she don't fade
the ghost in you she don't fade

Mayflower
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Date Joined Mar 2002
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Posted 12/10/2003 1:46 PM (GMT -6)

~ The Alpha Course ~

Alpha USA - Alpha Basics
• http://www.alphana.org/basics/index.html#say

Alpha USA - An opportunity to explore the meaning of life...
• http://www.alphana.org/

Alpha Course - more information
alphacourse.org
• http://alphacourse.org/default.htm

Greetings:

From firsthand experience, I would like to say that ALPHA is a wonderful program.
I know of a particular "tough" case (a beloved family member!) who invited Jesus into her heart -- as a result of participating in ALPHA.

This young adult, a nonbeliever who had been so "wounded" by life experiences that she no longer had the will or desire to live -- is now a seminary student whose mission is to serve others, through urban ministry.
Her testimony is a powerful statement about transformation and renewal -- through CHRIST.

ALPHA works.

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Excerpt:

What ALPHA is for:

Anyone interested in finding out more about the Christian faith. Adults of all ages are welcome.

Learning and laughter. It is possible to learn about the Christian faith and to have fun at the same time.

People meeting together. An opportunity to get to know others and to make new friends.

Helping one another. The small groups give you a chance to discuss issues raised during the talks.

Ask anything. Alpha is a place where no question is seen as too simple or too hostile.

Who ALPHA is for:

Alpha is a practical introduction to the Christian faith.
It for new Christians as well as for those who are curious or have questions about the Christian faith..."

[end of excerpt]

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ALPHA, which began in England, is now available in mainstream churches across America.

For example, in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota,
SEE:

ALPHA
at Woodland Hills Church:

• http://www.whchurch.org/content/page_229.htm

• http://www.whchurch.org/content/page_227.htm

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