True Story
- Emma Jane Priestley......
Emma has been part of the fellowship for about two years. Here she explains how she came to join us…
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
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
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.
For more about Alpha, see our Alpha page or visit the Alpha Website.
