Alpha

What is Alpha and What is it 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 are meeting together. An opportunity to get to know others and 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 is Alpha for?
Everyone! And it is especially geared to:
*People interested in investigating Christianity
*Newcomers to the Church
*New Christians
*Couples preparing for marriage
*Christians who want to brush up on the basics
 
What Happens At Alpha?
6:00pm-7:00pm Free Informal Dinner and Announcements
7:00pm-7:45pm Video presentation about evenings topic
7:45pm-8:00pm Break
8:00pm-8:45pm Small Group Discussion Break Out
*Childcare is provided for the whole evening if needed, dinner is also provided for children
 
Thinking about Alpha but not sure if it is right for you?
Come to the no obligation free dinner on Tuesday February 28th.  Learn what the program is all about before deciding to make a commitment. If you have questions or would like to register for the Alpha no obligation free dinner on February 28th, please contact our Alpha Team at alpha@fishersumc.org
 
Schedule for 2012 Spring Alpha At Fishers UMC                                                                                    
Tuesday Evenings from 6-8:45
February 28th            Is There More To Life Than This?                    
March 6th                   Who is Jesus?                                                          
March 13th                Why Did Jesus Die?                                      
March 20th                How Can We Have Faith?                   
March 27th                Why & How Should I Pray?                           
April 10th                    Why & How Should I Read the Bible?         
April 17th                    How Does God Guide Us?
 
April 20th-21st           Friday/Saturday Retreat                       
                                     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?
                               
April 24th                     How Can I Resist Evil?                  
May 1st                        Why & How Should I tell Others?                             
May 8th                        Does God Heal Today?                 
May 15th                     What About the Church?                           
May 22nd                    Closing/Celebration Dinner                            
 
Alpha is a worldwide phenomenon, in over 160 countries.  It runs in tens of thousands of churchs in all denominations and more than 13 million people have participated.