Big questions discussed

What is the meaning of life? Is there a God? Who was Jesus? Does God heal today?

These are some of the questions that will be discussed and debated at Alpha meetings, an introduction to the Christian faith.

Open to all, Alpha the opportunity to explore the meaning of life in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

The meetings are to be held from 5.30pm to 8pm at Ettalong Baptist Church, from Sunday, May 1, for 10 weeks.

Each evening of Alpha features dessert and coffee, a talk by speaker Nicky Gumble on DVD, and then an open group discussion where guests share their thoughts and feelings on what they have heard.

Alpha is free to attend and every viewpoint is welcome.

There will be opportunities to ask questions and for every participant to express their own views of religion, Christianity and the meaning of life.

"What Alpha offers, and what is attracting thousands of people, is permission, rare in secular culture, to discuss the big questions - life and death and their meaning," said Ettalong Baptist Church associate pastor Mr David Gilchrist.

"New perspectives on faith are hugely valuable, and it's great that an opportunity is being provided to explore Christianity and the important questions attached to it.

"It's always a healthy thing, in this world, to be able to learn more about each other, and in this case there is an important opportunity to find out about how the Christian faith works."

For more information on Alpha, contact Ettalong Baptist Church office on 4343 1237 between 9.30am and 12.30am Monday to Friday, or email David Gilchrist at david@ettalongbaptistchurch.org.au

Media Release, 4 April 2011 David Gilchrist, Ettalong Baptist Church