THE ALPHA COURSE 啟發課程
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What is Alpha
啟發課程 是. . .
The Alpha course is a series of sessions about the Christian faith. It goes on for ten to eleven weeks. Each session explore tough questions about faith and Christianity. It is a time for real conversation with good food. Whether you are not sure, exploring or somewhere in between, we welcome you!
啟發是一系列探索基督教信仰的聚會，一般共為10節進行。每一節，我們都會探討一個關於信仰的問題並從而引發討論。每個啟發都不盡相同，但必備三大關鍵元素：食物、短講及討論。
First up there's 首先
Food 食物
Whether it’s a group of friends gathered around a kitchen table, or a quick catch-up over coffee and dessert, food has a way of bringing people together. It’s no different at Alpha. We start with food, because it’s a great way to encourage community and get to know each other.
無論是一班好友共進餐膳，抑或只是茶點短聚，食物總是能夠拉近人與人的距離，在啟發亦然。我們大部份的聚會都是以食物開始，好讓大家能聚在一起及互相認識。
Then a 然後
Talk 短講
The talks are designed to engage and inspire conversation. Generally thirty minutes long, they can be given as a live talk or played as a video. They explore the big issues around faith and unpack the basics of Christianity, addressing questions such as Who is Jesus? and How can we have faith?
短講每次長約 30 分鐘，為的是要吸引觀眾，並引發進一步討論。短講會探討信仰的熱門話題，並解構基督教的基本要義，解答例如「耶穌是誰？」、「何謂『信了主』？」、「為甚麼要禱告？怎樣禱告？」、「神怎樣指引我們？」等問題。
Followed by 跟著
Discussion 討論
Probably the most important part of any Alpha: the chance to share thoughts and ideas on the topic, and simply discuss it in a small group. There’s no obligation to say anything. And there’s nothing you can’t say. It’s an opportunity to hear from others and contribute your own perspective in an honest, friendly and open environment.
所有啟發的重頭戲，大概就是給予每個人有機會就著主題在小組中分享想法以及一起討論。這裡不會硬性地規定發言，亦沒有甚麼不能說的話（這是真的！）。而這個機會讓你可以在一個真誠、友善、及開放的環境中，去聆聽別人的想法，同時表達自己的觀點。
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