Alpha
Our next Alpha Course begins Tuesday evening September 7, 2010. Would you like to know more about the Bible? How to pray? What is the Holy Spirit? Why Jesus died on the cross? Be able to ask any question? This course is for anyone, not just church members. To inquire or sign up, contact Merle Epperson, 910.326.4822, ext. 232, or SUMCMusic@embarqmail.com.
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The Alpha Course is an opportunity to help answer many questions regarding basic Christianity: How do I read the bible? How do I learn to pray? What is the Holy Spirit? Why did Jesus have to die?
After a meal together, the participants watch a video where Rev. Nicky Gumble from Great Britain shares information on the basics of Christianity using stories, insights, and humor. A small group discussion – where any question is a valid question – follows dinner.
This course helps those who want to know Christ better and deepen their faith, as well as answer questions that new comers may have.
Contact Merle Epperson at SUMCMusic@embarqmail.com or 910.326.4822, ext. 232, for more information about the Alpha Course at Swansboro UMC.
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The talks each week cover the following topics, acting as a springboard for the small group discussions:
Introduction Dinner - Is there more to life than this?
Week 1 - Who is Jesus?
Week 2 - Why did Jesus die?
Week 3 - How can we have faith?
Week 4 - Why and how do I pray?
Week 5 - Why and how should I read the Bible?
Week 6 - How does God guide us?
Week 7 - How can I resist evil?
Week 8 - Why & how should we tell others?
Week 9 - Does God heal today?
Week 10 - What about the Church?
Weekend - Who is the Holy Spirit?
What does the Holy Spirit do?
How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit?
How can I make the most of the rest of my life?