The Alpha Course,

a 15-session program which is a practical introduction to the Christian

faith, begins tonight, Aug. 21, at 6:30 p.m. Leaders are Craig Chadwick

and Jon Waller.

"The purpose

of this class is to encourage acceptance of Jesus Christ as personal Savior

and to contribute to the teaching and putting into practice of His two

great commandments," the spokesperson said. "The style of Alpha

is informal and friendly. In small group settings it offers loads of opportunity

for debate and discussion and seeks to find answers to important questions

Christians have concerning their faith."

Alpha classes

meet Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.

The second

class is "Disciple: Becoming Disciples through Bible Study."

This 34-week session is an approach to Bible study that emphasizes disciplined

reading and listening to Scripture. The group will move through the Scripture

from Genesis to Revelation and will read more than 70 percent of the Bible.

"Disciple

aims at transformation, not just information," the spokesperson continued.

"It calls on persons to submit themselves to examination by Scripture,

to put themselves under the power of God's word, and to be changed by

God's word."

A one-hour

informational meeting will be held Monday, Sept. 9, at 10 a.m. Classes

will meet Thursday mornings from 9:30 a.m. until noon, beginning Sept.

12, and Wednesday nights from 6:30-8 p.m., beginning Sept. 21.

Group leaders

are Chris DeGroot and Mick Lloyd on Thursdays and Pastor Sandi Wilmesherr

on Wednesdays.

Childcare is

available for all classes.For more information, call First Presbyterian

at 770-487-7757. The church is at 206 Willowbend Rd. in Peachtree City.

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