Alpha year two at St. Timothy has
begun. On a snowy Sunday evening, there
was a good gathering of folks in the St. Timothy Parish Center to share a meal,
to watch a DVD by Nicky Gumbel about Who Jesus is, and to have some discussion
about understanding the message of Jesus.
It was a relaxed, informal atmosphere, but it was truly profound. There were a number of people who were part
of last year’s journey and a good group of newcomers, some who had decided to
join at the last minute. The Bereavement
group were delighted to serve a meal on a happy occasion.
Alpha is designed to be a renewal, a new
beginning for adults who want to explore the meaning of Faith in practical
ways. We talk about so many different
things that are superficial and ephemeral with the people around us. Where do we have an opportunity to explore
together with others the deeper things of life, the things that are
eternal?
If you are experiencing a sense of
“invitation” from the Lord to learn more about Him or if you have someone you
would like to take to a new level of discussion, then come to Alpha. Registration will be ongoing and this year,
there will be a special appeal to members of the St. Timothy Community to make
Alpha part of your Lent.
A meal, a video, a discussion of
something profound, and, for families with children, the possibility of child
care while you are enjoying the gathering – this is what you can expect. How can you turn down such an offer? The Good Shepherd is inviting you to follow
Him to greener pastures.
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