THE ALPHA COURSE @ St. Andrew’s
We run a 10 week Alpha course to explore what the Christian faith really is, and what it might mean to live as a Christian today.
Each evening consists of 3 parts: a shared meal ( which the church provides), a talk on the subject being covered that evening, and then time for questions and discussion. You can ask or disagree with anything.
If you have ever thought, “ There’s got to be more to life than this - but how can I find out?”, Then the Alpha course is for you.
Currently we are running the course on Wednesday evenings in St. Andrew’s Vicarage, starting on Wednesday 25th January 2012.
Please let Rupert Hankey know if you would like to come to one of our Alpha courses:
Phone 020 8300 4712 ; text 07539 319545 or email vicar@st-andrewssidcup.org.uk
The CAP Money course @St Andrew’s
CAP stands for Christians against Poverty, a charity that runs short courses to help people manage their money, and stay out of debt, (or get out of debt if you are in debt).
The course runs for one evening a week for 3 weeks. The course is totally non-religious.
Please let Rupert Hankey know if you would like to come:
Phone 020 8300 4712 ; text 07539 319545
Or email vicar@st-andrewssidcup.org.uk
Becky tells new Alpha course members about her experience on the course in an interview with Rupert Hankey.
Rupert: How did you feel, when it was suggested that you might come on an Alpha course?
Becky: I felt confused and questioned what it was and what would happen.
Rupert: Was it what you expected? If not, in what way was it different?
Becky: I expected to see a vicar wearing a dog collar and a big black suit! (She laughs because Rupert is wearing jeans and casual shirt). I found the evenings on the course were casual and calm.
Rupert: What was the best thing about Alpha for you?
Becky: In the Alpha course, I can sit here and feel calm and relaxed.
Rupert: What effect has doing the Alpha course had on your life?
Becky: It’s had a really big effect. I’ve found a real peace. At the Holy Spirit Day, after they prayed for me, I really felt like someone was telling me everything was okay, and everything was falling into place. At school, I had felt like giving up on my ambition because I wasn’t getting on well. But now I am working hard and getting better grades, because I feel more confident. I’ve got back my hope of fulfilling my ambition.
Rupert: Thank you Becky, I am so pleased for you.
