1. Prayer Ministry on Alpha Preparing for the Weekend / Day Away and Healing Night

2. Come, Holy Spirit, Come

3. 5 Values for Ministry 1) Ministry of the Holy Spirit 2) Biblical Authority 3) Dignity of the Individual 4) Harmonious Relationships 5) The Body of Christ

4. God wants to involve us! Partnership, cooperation, obedience. Expect the Holy Spirit to come. It’s not about physical manifestations – focus is Jesus Simplicity & truthfulness 1. Ministry of the Holy Spirit

5.  The Spirit of God and the written Word of God never conflict – they complement.  Pray for the Holy Spirit to deal with sin and repentance.  Memorize and pray the Word of God. 2. Biblical Authority

6.  Created in God’s Image  Respect & Value  Comfort & Affirm Confidentiality is essential. 3. Dignity of the Individual

7. Share...  words of knowledge.  stories of answered prayer.  Jesus! if the opportunity arises…  the gift of the Holy Spirit with them. 3. Dignity of the Individual

8. Conversation  NEVER criticize others! Weekend/Day Away  nothing cynical or crude Prayer  o ne person leads, the other person follows. 4. Harmonious Relationships

9. Christian community = long-term healing and spiritual growth The Alpha course is a process – everyone’s spiritual journey is different. New Christians: authority in Jesus Christ and spiritual armor 5. The Body of Christ

10. Alpha Canada Website www.alphacanada.org