My Alpha story began last year, with a diagnosis of breast cancer. I had surgery that removed all of the cancer and began chemotherapy treatments. The treatments took a toll on my body and emotions. I began the radiation treatments and after finishing the last one I was just beginning to feel good. Then, being […]
Alpha Story: Linda
Reflecting on why I chose to take The Alpha Course, I realized that although religion has never been a part of my life growing up, I had always been curious. And through Alpha, my curiosity has transformed into a new beginning. For me, this class has offered insight into what a life of faith is […]
Alpha Story: Chris Crim
My name is Chris Crim and my family and I have recently become members at PLC. I wanted to share with you my experience attending the Alpha Course. This course in my opinion is a must do and has had such a dramatic impact on my life. My wife Janice and I found out about […]
Alpha Story: Crystal Stewart
1/7/16 My husband, Mike, and I originally signed up to take the Alpha Course because we were in the process of officially becoming members at PLC. Pastor Sean thought it would be a great class for us, both for our spiritual walks and to connect with others since we didn’t really know anyone at PLC. […]
Alpha Story: Mike Stewart
1/8/16 Reflections on The Alpha Course -or- Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Jesus But Were Afraid to Ask. After hearing so much about Alpha; how life-altering it is, how uplifting, and, finally, that there would be dinner served and free child-care, we just couldn’t pass up the opportunity. We were also actively pursuing […]
Alpha Story: Matty Proctor
To tell my Alpha story, I feel I must begin with my childhood. I grew up in a household with absolutely no religion. No talk of God. No discussion of Spirit. Nothing. Don’t get me wrong, my childhood was wonderful. I lived a middle class dream, filled with all the things and experiences any child […]
Jane’s Blog – When Things Don’t Make Sense: Suffering
There’s a song on an album by the group Casting Crowns titled “Just Be Held.” One line in the song – “But life hits you out of nowhere, And barely leaves you holding on” – struck me as I was thinking about our current message series. It became even more poignant as I was praying […]
Jane’s Blog – New Year, New You, Part 4
How do you describe something as supernatural as our encounter with God on Sunday – awesome, amazing, powerful, deep, life changing, scary? How could something as simple as dipping our fingers in water unleash such a sense of freedom? Or was it the act of making the sign of the cross on our forehead as […]
Jane’s Blog – New Year, New You, Part 3
One of the verses I frequently see quoted by our confirmation students is also one of my favorites. It’s found in Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” The context, […]
Alpha Story: Chris Gaudi
What the Alpha Course did for me… When I was invited to Alpha I was in a terrible and dark place. I was close to ending my life. I was distant to my family that is normally extremely close. My marriage, finances, and my relationship with God was in ruins. One morning I had coffee […]