THE ALPHA COURSE

We have been running the Alpha course in Melbourne for about ten years now and for many it has been a wonderful experience. We recognise that a normal Sunday morning service often assumes that those attending have a reasonable understanding of the Christian faith - the Alpha course assumes the opposite! It really goes "back to basics" and explains what Christianity is all about - not what what we have turned it into over the centuries!

The course follows a tried and tested format originally set out by the church from which it originated Holy Trinity Brompton - an Anglican Church in London. A typical course may have between 6 to 12 attendees and people come from all different walks of life, but all have the same desire: a wish to understand "is there more to life than this?"

The atmosphere is very informal and everyone is able to stay well within their 'comfort zone' - taking as much or as little an active part in any discussions as they wish.

Our Evening Schedule:

7.15 Arrive and welcome

7.30 Meal served

8.10 Talk and / or DVD

8.50 Coffee, Tea

9.00 Small Group Discussion

9.35 Notices for next week and feedback

9.45 Finish

2008 Course Programme

Week I 29th Sept : Who is Jesus?

Week 2 6th Oct : Why did Jesus die?

Week 3 13th Oct : How can I be sure of my faith?

Week 4 20th Oct : Why and how should I read the bible?

Week 5 27th Oct : Why and how should I pray?

Week 6 3rd Nov ; How does God guide us?

Week 7 10th Nov ; How can I resist evil?

Away Day at Riverside SAT 15th November

Week 8 17th Nov : Why and how should we tell others

Week 9 24th Nov : Does God heal today?

Week 10 1st Dec : What about the church?

Methodist

Melbourne

Church