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By DIANE LOEBEL, The Tampa Tribune

Published: September 22, 2007

ZEPHYRHILLS - Dubbed 'Dinner and a Movie,' Zephyrhills Alliance Church's Alpha Course is intended as a low-key way for people to learn about the Christian faith.

For the past three years, the church has invited the public to take the course, which consists of talks that aim to provide simple answers to often complicated questions. The curriculum is based on Nicky Gumbel's 'Question of Life' book and includes videotaped talks with Gumbel, Anglican vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton Church in London. The book was named 'Christian Book of the Year' in 1994 and has been published in 48 languages.

The course begins Wednesday and continues for 11 consecutive Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. This will be the 10th presentation of the program.

'We want to give people the opportunity to explore the Christian faith and the meaning of life,' said Charlie Fournier, a church deacon. 'The course is very low-key and easy to understand.'

The study begins with a 6 p.m. meal, provided by the church, followed by a 45-minute video and small group discussion. There will be activities for children and youth, and child care, with notice.

In years past, the free program has drawn between 16 and 48 people each week. The church is trying to bring in more people this year.

'We've done more advertising this year trying to reach further into the community,' Founier said. 'We're spreading the good news of the Gospel.'

For information, call the church office at (813) 782-8865.

To suggest a Faith in Focus feature, call Diane Loebel at (727) 815-1081; write her at The Tampa Tribune, 6214 U.S. 19 New Port Richey FL 34652, or dloebel

@tampatrib.com.

ZEPHYRHILLS ALLIANCE CHURCH
WHERE: 6251 Fort King Road

SERVICES: 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.

PHONE: (813) 782-8865

SPECIAL EVENT: Alpha Course, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays for 11 weeks beginning Wednesday

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