Gethsemane Church to rerun 'Alpha Course'

Exterior view of Gethsemane Church in Tempe, AZ. (Photo screen-captured from Google Maps)

Gethsemane Church will rerun its Alpha Course, beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. The church said registration is ongoing.

Alpha Course

Gethsemane Church announced it will offer the Alpha Course again.

As shared in its Newsletter, the course begins on Jan. 24, 2023. It encouraged all to sign up as soon as possible and provided links for registration.

Alpha Course will be held on Tuesday evenings at the Worship Center from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

The church expressed its excitement in opening these classes again at Gethsemane for the New Year. 

According to Gethsemane Church, for some new year comes with searching for new healthy habits and the desire to commit to such practices. People may be looking for these habits that will enable them to grow. 

The church said participants may be working through things that have been holding them back, so it would be the time to sign up to Alpha Course.

It added the course would be a great venue to move forward in their spiritual journey.

As stated in the announcement, the Alpha Course provides a hospitable environment free from judgment when one asks big questions about life, faith, and meaning. 

Gethsemane Church offers these classes for free. It said it will welcome all, whether they are newer in their faith life or have been a Christ follower for years. 

Alpha Course was also said to be an opportunity to share a meal, watch a video, and have a conversation. 

Gethsemane Church will also provide dinner and childcare. 

About Gethsemane Church 

As shared on its Facebook page, Gethsemane Church provides traditional and modern worship services. Worship happens on Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. 

Traditional services are held at 8 a.m., while modern services with Kids Ministry are at 10 a.m.

Gethsemane Church is a member of the Lutheran Church Missouri-Synod (LCMS). 

As per its website, the church's address is 1035 E Guadalupe Rd., Tempe. Its mission is to know Jesus more and make Him more known. 

Troy Schmidt is the Senior Pastor at this community of Christ's followers. Jerry Kosberg is the Assistant Pastor. Then, the church has Kristina Arnold working as its Organizational Administrator. 

Michael Verburg is the Worship Director at Gethsemane Church. 

Gethsemane Church will gather its congregation for a Family Movie Night on Jan. 27 in the Courtyard at 6 p.m. There will be free food and drinks, but all are welcome to bring their food for the family. 

They encouraged everyone to bring a comfy blanket or their chairs.

The church informed all that the movie night would be a perfect time to invite friends and family. 

It expressed its excitement about meeting everyone at this event. 

Gethsemane Christian Academy 

According to the church's website, Gethsemane Christian Church has caring classrooms, a creative environment, and is Christ-centered. It offers Christian Education through teachers and staff who care about kids with the Love of Jesus Christ. 

It has a hands-on environment that promotes kinesthetic and interactive learning. Additionally, it has a weekly chapel with singing, prayer, and Bible teaching. 

 

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