WELCOME. The heart of ALIVE is to introduce and connect

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2 The heart of ALIVE is to introduce and connect WELCOME people to God. We are a local church that meets in a number of different locations. We are a community of ordinary people who are living to see God s Kingdom come in the places we live, partnering with Jesus Christ as He builds His church. We re here to see the cities, towns and villages we live in saved and restored by our gracious and compassionate God. We re so glad that you ve found us; we want you to feel at home here and connected into what God is doing in this location. Stuart and Irene Bell Senior Pastors

3 Vision Our vision is to disciple every person connected to ALIVE in three distinct ways... Knowing... Every person having a relationship with Jesus Growing... Every person growing as a follower of Jesus within His church Going... every person engaged in the mission of Jesus through the church

4 EXPECTANT TO MEET WITH GOD

5 Locations We are a local church meeting in a number of different locations. Currently we have locations of ALIVE in Lincoln, Scunthorpe, Grantham, Hykeham, Norwich, Newark and Wymondham. Believing that the local church is the hope of the world, we have a vision to plant many more locations in the near future.

6 ONE CHURCH, MANY LOCATIONS

7 grantham Welcome to ALIVE Grantham we re so glad you ve found us. We d love you to feel at home here and therefore want to do everything we can to help you connect with us. Our Sunday service is at 10:30am, with a once a month prayer and worship meeting at 6pm. We d love to welcome you to any of our services. We are really active in the town throughout the week with many ways for you to get further connected. We have Connect Groups meeting throughout the week in various locations around Grantham. If you d like to know any more, please come and introduce yourself, we d love to help you settle in! Jonas and Sian Eyles Location Pastors - Grantham

8 Kids Youth Students At ALIVE we are passionate about offering the best level of pastoral care, teaching and support for children of all ages. We are excited to have your child join with us at ALIVE kids and want to make their experience of church the very best possible. Throughout their time in ALIVE kids your child will be given opportunities to worship, play, pray and participate with others through stories, puppets, games and activities. We are passionate about giving opportunities for every child to know Jesus as their personal Lord and Saviour, to grow in their relationship with Jesus, to encounter the power of God through the Holy Spirit and be empowered to live for Jesus everyday. ALIVE kids takes place during Sunday services. You will be prompted to take your child to ALIVE kids by a notice on screen or by your Location Pastor. If you have any questions about ALIVE Kids please ask one of the team or grantham@alivechurch.org.uk Our mission is to create an influential youth movement within ALIVE We focus on every young person knowing Jesus, having a personal relationship with Him and growing as a follower of Jesus through discipleship, teaching and worship. Through vibrant and dynamic programs, young people are encouraged to live life to the full, discover their God-given potential and spiritual gifts and be equipped to go and engage in the mission of Jesus Christ. ALIVE youth meets every Friday evening and during our Sunday morning service. If you have any questsion about ALIVE youth please ask one of the team or grantham@alivechurch.org.uk If you are a student and new to the area we want to say a great big welcome. Whether you are a regular church goer back at home or have never set foot in a church before we are waiting to welcome you. We d love to help you meet new people, make new friends and get to know us better. We have teams tailor-made to help you settle into the church. Throughout the year we run student connect groups, socials, weekends away, parties and much more. You are welcome at any of our services, we ll be looking out for you, but if you re the pro-active type, come and chat with us, we ll be wearing ALIVE student t-shirts. If you have any questions about ALIVE students please ask one of the team or students@alivechurch.org.uk

9 The Journey 5 steps - 1 incredible Journey Step 1: Alpha Our Alpha courses are high quality opportunities for people to explore and find faith in Jesus. This is the starting point for any new Christian. Step 2: Welcome This course is ideal for new poeple to the church and those finishing Alpha. The course covers church history, leadership structure, partnership, Sunday services, connect groups, serving and tithing. Step 3: Foundation This course is aimed at providing the foundation to a spiritual life. This three session training program is suitable for all and will enhance your relationship and connection with God. Step 4: Gift Come and find your shape. This course enables you to find your Godgiven shape and root this firmly into the kingdom of God. For further infomation about any of our Journey courses please grantham@alivechurch.org.uk Step 5: Evangelism This course is aimed at helping you understand your role in God s plan to reach the world - helping you to tell your story.

10 INVOLVED ALIVE is made up of an incredible army of volunteers who serve the church and the wider community in a wide variety of areas each and every week. From serving on Sunday teams, to running a community cafe or running a mums and toddler group scores of people at ALIVE are finding fulfillment in serving and giving their time to building the church. We believe that serving on a team is one of the best things you can do at ALIVE. It helps you make new friends, gives you a sense of fulfillment, and enables you to become better connected to the life of the church. We have many varied teams for you to choose from, allowing you to find the best fit. If you d like to join a team or would like any more information about getting involved please us. grantham@alivechurch.org.uk

11 CONNECT In addition to our Sunday Services we meet together each week in small groups, known as Connect Groups. These are great places to hang out, share food, meet new people, chat about life and pray for each other. At ALIVE we believe that Connect Groups are one of the foundations on which the church is built. We encourage everyone to be in a Connect Group - we think they are that good! We have a variety of groups meeting on different evenings and spread around the local area - so we guarantee to find you one which suits you. For more information and to find a Connect Group near you, speak to one of the team at the Connect Area on Sundays or us. grantham@alivechurch.org.uk

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