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HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED ABOUT THE MEANING OF LIFE?
HAVE YOU ASKED IF THERE IS MORE TO LIFE THAN THIS?
WE WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN US
If you have any questions at all, please feel free to get in touch via hannah@testwoodbaptist.org. If you're in, and would like to sign up for the next course, please do let us know you're coming by contacting the team.
Let me tell you about it…
The Alpha Course is your opportunity to come along and talk about the meaning of life. The course invites people to ask and discuss life’s big questions like, 'What about suffering?' 'Who is this Jesus?' 'Can we trust the Bible?'
Alpha offers space away from life’s busy and often very hectic schedule to think about the things that really matter, and one of the great things about it is that no-one is ever put under any pressure. People are free to agree or to disagree. We’ll meet in the auditorium at Testwood Baptist Church for an evening meal & dessert first, followed by a presentation or video & then discussion in smaller groups.
Hannah Shepherd
Community Pastor
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is Alpha for?
The Alpha Course run at Testwood Baptist Church is open to anyone; however those under 15 may struggle with the content. You don’t have to go to church or have any religious background. If you want to think about why you are here and wonder whether Christianity has anything to answer life’s big questions, then Alpha is for you.
What happens on the night?
The pattern for a usual evening is to start with a main meal and a dessert and then someone will give a talk or watching a video focused on a specific subject. People then break up into groups (these stay the same throughout the course) and discuss what they’ve heard. Attendees are free to ask whatever they wish; no question will be ignored. The evening will end at a set time; however those who wish to continue their discussions afterwards are welcome to do so.
How do I sign up?
You can use the link further up or email hannah@testwoodbaptist.org to find out more.
How long is it?
The Alpha Course lasts for 10 weeks, and runs on Tuesday evenings.
How much does it cost?
There is no charge for the Alpha Course, it is completely financed by Testwood Baptist Church. Those volunteers who help throughout the course, whether setting up, catering, serving or clearing up, are all from the church.
What have people said?
“Very interesting & thought provoking.”
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“I may follow this up at some stage.”
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“Excellent food, interesting talks and good company! I have very much enjoyed Tuesday evenings, thank you so much!”
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“I look forward to the follow on course.”
What happens after the course?
It’s up to you what happens next. Some people have linked in to the church, others haven’t. Some feel they’ve had their questions answered, some still have questions and want to keep searching. Some people want to keep meeting as a group, others have linked in to one of the other small groups run by the church. What nearly everybody has in common however, is that Alpha has been an incredibly positive experience for them.
Hear from those who have attended Alpha
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Check out what Sissi, Sam and John have to say about coming to faith in Jesus through attending Alpha.
