Sounds neat, Kathy.  Thanks for explaining.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Kathy Du Bois" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2005 4:41 AM
Subject: ALPHA


> Julie,,
>
> In a nut shell:
>
> What is Alpha?
>
>
>   The Alpha course is a ten-week practical introduction to the Christian
> faith.  It is designed primarily for non-churchgoers and those who have
> recently become Christians.
>    It was established at Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB), London, over 20
> years
> ago, and there are now more than 14,000 courses running throughout the
> world with approximately 3,500 of these so far in the US.
>   Alpha is a flexible and practical model, which can work for any group of
> any size. Churches and Christian organizations of every background and
> denomination are discovering it to be a simple and effective way of
> presenting the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a clear and non-threatening
> manner
> to people from all walks of life..
>
>
> It involves having a meal together, then presenting a talk, the leader can
> do this or it is also on video, and then discussion in small groups.  It
> Covers all the Christian basics and while it is really meant for the
> unchurched, it also serves as a great refresher course for the people who
> attend church, but don't get much out of it.  We did ALPHA with our church
> members first.  Now we are venturing out and it is fun!  Last night was
> really enjoyable.
>
> Kathy
>