True Story

"I would encourage anyone to try Alpha"
 - Emma Jane Priestley......

Emma has been part of the fellowship for about  two years. Here she explains how she came to join us…

Involved in a Car Crash!!
Around four years ago I was involved in a car crash that changed my outlook on life completely. From the day of my car crash I began to ask questions about the meaning and purpose of life and found myself in contact with lots of people who could answer my questions. Without really realising it myself, I was attending the odd church service and had started to read my Bible.

Opportunity to find out more
While at work a friend asked if I’d like to attend an Alpha course. When it was explained that it was an opportunity to find out more about the Christian faith in a relaxed atmosphere I eagerly said, “Yes.” I was afraid of going on my own, but fortunately another friend said she would go with me.

I knew it was all true
Every Thursday night I went. It was a wonderful exciting time. Often I would go exhausted from my day at work, but come away renewed and enthusiastic about life. Alpha covered all the questions for which I wanted answers in a comfortable and friendly environment. Before going to Alpha I believed in God but I didn’t know much about how I could have what he had to offer. It was on 9th November 2002 whilst at an Alpha group that I became a Christian. Martin Speed, our pastor, prayed for me at the end of the meeting that I would become a daughter of God. I turned to God believing Jesus died for me and asking him to live in my life and knowing that through what Jesus did on the cross I had eternal life.

            That night I just knew it was all true and all I could say was, “Thank you.”

Since that night I have had some wonderful experiences and God has done so many things for me. He has answered prayers and is consta ntl y comforting me with the assurance of his presence with me.

I would encourage anyone to try Alpha. It was the best course I have ever done, because through it Jesus Christ became real to me, and hope it will be the same for you as well.

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