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^{Emmanuel Christian Fellowship}

Jesus said: "... therefore go and make disciples of all nations ..." Matthew Chapter 28 Verse 19	Alpha
		* The next Alpha course will begin soon - use the contact details to find out when or check out the course dates (below) *
Contact Details	looking for answers?
Course Costs	more than 2 million people worldwide have found it a worthwhile experience
Course Contents	an opportunity for everyone to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed, non-threatening manner
Course Dates	low key, friendly and fun, Alpha is supported by all the main Christian denominations
FAQ's	Alpha courses are held regularly throughout the year
Alpha Testimonies	each course runs consists of ten thought-provoking weekly sessions
Biographies	join us on a journey of discovery

Alpha	AlphaCourse Dates. The next Alpha Course will begin on Thursday October 2008. (Generally speaking, the courses are run on a Thursday night and start at 19:30)

Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha	Alpha Course Contents. There are a number of books that are recommended reading for the Alpha course. A manual is supplied which is required reading for the course. The Alpha Course talks are entitled: Christianity: Boring, Untrue or Irrelevant? Who is Jesus? Why did Jesus die? How Can I Be Sure of My Faith? Why and How Should I Read the Bible? Why and How do I Pray? How Does God Guide Us? Who is the Holy Spirit? What Does the Holy Spirit Do? How Can I Be Filled With the Spirit? How Can I Resist Evil? Why and How Should we Tell Others? Does God Heal Today? What About the Church? How Can I Make the Most of the Rest of My Life? The Alpha videos are by Nicky Gumbel.

Alpha	Alpha Course Costs There are no fees for the Alpha Course. All materials are provided free of charge.

Alpha	AlphaContact Details Tel: 01595 695667 Fax: 01595 695710 E-mail: admin@emmanuel-shetland.co.uk Transport can be provided, if required.

Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha Alpha	FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) Q. Who is the course designed for? A. Everyone who wants to explore the Christian faith. There is also a special "Youth Alpha" for young people. Alpha particularly caters for (i) people interested in investigating Christianity, (ii) newcomers to the Church, (iii) New Christians, (iv) Couples preparing for marriage, (v) Those who want to brush up on the basics. Q. How long does the course last for? A. Usually for a period of some 10 weeks. Q. What is the aim of the course? A. The aim of the course is to address key issues relating to the Christian faith in an informal, friendly, fun, non-threatening environment. Q. Where is the course held? A. The course is held at Emmanuel Christian Fellowship, Bank Lane, Lerwick, Shetland. Q. Is the course just run by the Assemblies of God? A. The course is non-denominational and several local churches, in most areas also run an Alpha Course. Q. What is the cost of the course? A. There are no fees charged for the Alpha Course, which is provide free of charge. Q. Who runs the course? A. The course is run by volunteers, who give freely of their time and have themselves completed and benefited from the course. Q. What activities will I be required to undertake during DTS? A. The course requires a commitment to regular attendance, reading a book, watching videos and group discussions. A meal is also provided. Q. Are there many Alpha Courses? A. There are over 28,500 Alpha Courses running all over the world. The courses have been favourably reviewed by the media, such as The Times and Newsweek. Q. Can transport be provide to the Alpha Course, if required? A. Yes transport could possibly be arranged. Please contact the church office. You will find the contact details by clicking here. Q. If I attend the Alpha Course, will I also be expected to attend Church? A. No, Church attendance is not a requirement of the Alpha Course.

Alpha	Alpha Testimonies. I was a helper on seven different Alpha Courses and was blessed that the vast majority of those on the courses said that they had thoroughly enjoyed them. Most expressed the opinion that they had been pleasantly surprised by how friendly, informal, enlightening and fun, they had been. (They also enjoyed the meals too!). E.U.

Alpha Alpha Alpha	Alpha Biographies Nicky Gumbel Practised as a barrister for 6 years before being ordained into the Church of England. He joined Holy Trinity Brompton as curate in 1986 and took over the running of their Alpha course in 1990. In 1996 the Bishop of London appointed him as an Alpha Chaplain. He speaks regularly at national and international Alpha conferences and is the author of several books including Questions of Life, which has sold over 750,000 copies, has been translated into 36 languages and was voted ‘Christian Book of the Year’ in 1994.		Sandy Millar Practised as a barrister for 10 years before being ordained into the Church of England. He joined the staff of Holy Trinity Brompton as curate in 1976, becoming Vicar in 1985. He was Chelsea Area Dean from 1989-1994. He was installed as a Prebendary of St. Paul’s Cathedral (Pancratius) in 1997. In October 2003, in a unique initiative for the Church of England, he was inducted into the additional role of Priest-in-Charge of the north London parish of St. Mark Tollington Park. He is married to Annette and they have four children.