The Alpha Course is a safe space to explore life, purpose, and the Christian faith. Participants don’t have to talk if they don’t want to, but it is great to hear everyone’s thoughts. People can ask their questions and share their point of view. Alpha is free and everyone is welcome. Our Alpha Course will be run over seven weeks.

Do you have someone you would like to be part of Alpha? Why not invite them to come with you to check out the course on the Alpha Launch Night, Tuesday 6 May. There will be a delicious meal, we watch an engaging video talk and discuss it in a relaxed environment. At the Launch Night there is no pressure to do anything, but we would love for people to come along to the whole course. For catering purposes, you can register guests at upbc.org.au/alpha.

Why not invite family, friends, work colleagues? Invite 3 people who you think will probably say yes, 3 who might say yes and 3 who will probably say no. Pray they will come. We have flyers at church, but a no-pressure, personal message could be better? Here are example text messages.

• Hi! I’m going to an Alpha launch night next week. It has food, conversation & info about exploring faith. Would you like to come with me? It’s this Tuesday night at 6.30pm. Happy to pick you up.
• My church is running a course to explore life, purpose, and the Christian faith. The launch night has a free dinner & info on the course. Would you be interested? I could pick you up. It’s this Tues @6.30pm.

An example email

Would you be interested in attending an Alpha Course with me? The Launch night has a free dinner and is this Tuesday, at 6:30-8:30pm. Alpha is a safe, relaxed space to explore life, purpose, and the Christian faith. I thought it would be good to go to the launch night and see if this would be good to do. I am happy to pick you up.

• Alpha Course 6 May – 17 June. 6.30-8.30pm. includes meal.
• Cost: Free
• Register at upbc.org.au/alpha

In Him,

Jason

Photo: www.alpha.org.au