The fifth Alpha talk is all about prayer. This topic is introduced gradually to guests through several intentional moments. That’s why we don’t say an opening or closing prayer on the first Alpha night, which could make guests feel uncomfortable. Here are some links to resources that will help equip Alpha leaders and teams:
1 - Team Training Videos
Log in to MyAlpha to download the team training videos: "Small Group Training" and "Prayer & the Alpha Weekend" (30 min each). Watch and discuss them with your whole team!
"When it comes to prayer, we don't do anything that might make a guest feel uncomfortable. Unlike a church, we don't pray from the front. We don't say a prayer before food. And we don't close the session in prayer."
After the video about Prayer (Week 5), the Host may want to finish with a very short simple prayer of thanks, but no more than that. Later on, you can begin to pray as a group. (From the Team Training Video #1, Small Group Training)
2 - Bible Verses in the Leaders Guide
Log in and check the Alpha Team Guide (page 23) for a list of Bible verses that you can use to pray with and over guests. In the Alpha Youth Discussion Guide, the key Bible verses are listed for each session.
3 - Prayer Card
Visit the Alpha Prayer page to download the 11:02 Prayer Card. Inspire your church with these 3 X 4 reminders to pray for friends and family at 11:02 am each day.
Jesus said to them, “When you pray, say: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven..."
(Luke 11:2)
4 - Pocket Prayer Book
Download the Alpha Canada Pocket Prayer Booklet (revised & updated!) and share it with your team leaders.
5 - Prayer Newsletter
If you would like periodic prayer news, inspiration and updates from Alpha Canada, we invite you to subscribe to the Alpha Prayer Newsletter.
6 - Weekly Prayer List
Use the Weekly Prayer List for items to pray for throughout the week. Also, on the day of your Alpha session, gather with your Alpha team before guests arrive. Go over the order of events, highlight any changes, check in with your team, and pray.
If you are an Alpha Leader and would like specific prayer for yourself and/or your Alpha team, please schedule a time with Kathy, our Alpha Canada Prayer Coordinator: Prayer with Kathy
Watch the Intro to Prayer on Alpha (3 min)
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