1:04 pm on April 30, 2008
- Timbo
3:29 pm on February 15, 2008
Jesus said “…unless you change and become like little children you will never enter into the Kingdom of Heaven”(NIV). The other day had gone to the back room of our apartment to take some time to read. I was pondering on the devotional I had just finished about taking opportunities that God gives us and not missing out on the good things in life. The author of the devotional wrote of opportunity knocking at our door and we must be alert enough to notice and wise enough take the opportunity. Just as I was asking Jesus to help me be aware of opportunities knocking, my 18 month old daughter knocked on the door gently and said “Daddy?” in her innocent, inquisitive voice. In that first moment I almost said “not know Adelyn” but then it hit me. Opportunity was knocking! I had just finished a 5 day stretch of 11 to 15 hour days. It seemed I had not been home except to sleep and I had not spent more than 5 consecutive minutes with my daughter. I quickly got up and seized the next few hours as playtime with her. I have learned a lot from Adelyn, like how she always wants to be with me. It is like what Jesus said…”become like little children”, I want to be more like Adelyn and simply want to be with my heavenly Father.
Dance thru the Decades…
Fri, Feb 22nd at 7pm: We are having a dance at the XA house at 1212 So. 6th Street. Come dressed as your favorite decade as we dance thru the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Door prizes, costume contest, and refreshments are included for the low price of FREE!
- Timbo
12:38 pm on November 14, 2007
Christmas Banquet: Fri, Dec 7th
Every year we put on our best stylin’ attire and strut our stuff. It is a time to celebrate Christmas together with good food, funny skits, strange gifts and graceful dancing. It all starts at 6pm on Friday, Dec 7th at the Holiday Inn off North 7th and Baxter across from Walmart. The cost is a mere $18 per person and you must purchase your ticket in advance by Tuesday, Dec 4th. If you have any questions contact Kelly at kelly@kellychialpha.com.
S.A.L.T. (Student Activist Leadership Training)
It all begins on Tues, Jan 8th in Butte, MT. Students from 13 different universities from Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and Idaho all gather to worship, learn, grow and fellowship all to “know Jesus and make Him known”. Intimate times of worship combined with dynamic teaching and relationship building are only parts of this annual XA conference. In the afternoon you can attend empowering workshops provided by the campus ministers from around the country. We also have incredible afternoon games and activities and lots of free time. You get your meals, hotel room and S.A.L.T. registration all for only $160. You can register online at bigskysalt.com. Make your plans and get ready for something special!
- Timbo
4:24 pm on October 29, 2007
Father Heart of God Day Seminar on Sat, Nov 3rd.
Come and join us for a day of seeking God and being found by Him. We will meet at the XA house at 8am and travel to our host home for the day in Three Forks. The cost is $10 to provide your lasagna supper. We will return to the XA house around 9:30pm. Please plan on attending because this will be one of the most profound days of your life….HONESTLY!
- Timbo
Who we are
Chi Alphans are college students committed to seeking the face of God. We desire to know God and make Him known at Montana State University. We meet at the Chi Alpha House located across the street Roberts Hall on the east side of campus. Our main meeting is called Paradigm 755 and is charged with music, given to humor and challenging with a relevant message from the Bible. We also have many small groups throughout the week that gather many places on MSU campus. All of our meetings are opportunities for students to meet God, each other, and the needs of the community.
Our name
Even though our name suggests it we are NOT a fraternity or a sorority.
Our name comes from the Bible. The Apostle Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 5:20, We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf, be reconciled to God. Inspired by this verse we chose the phrase "christou apostoloi," meaning "Christ's sent ones," to represent who we are. The Greek letters Chi(X) and Alpha(A) are the initials of this phrase, which reminds us that we should live to reflect Jesus' life.
Mission
Our mission is simple: we desire to reconcile students to Christ, to transform our university and then send those students out to transform the marketplace and the world!
We do this by creating a true community of worship, prayer, discipleship, and evangelism/mission. We value Integrity, Servant Leadership, Excellence, Community, Diversity, and Creativity.
Ministries
There are several ways for you to get involved in Chi Alpha. We have ladies, men’s and co-ed Bible studies, worship with drama and music, campus and community evangelism, weekend outreaches, Bible classes taught by XA staff, seminars, conferences, mission trips, retreats, international student friendship, and so much more.