In DC? We could use your help!

Every year for the past 9 or so, AU Chi Alpha has helped new freshmen move into the residence halls.  We may have even given you a hand.  Well, we'll be at it again Saturday and Sunday, August 16th and 17th from 9 am until 3 pm on both days.  We could use your help!  If you'd like to get involved email Mike or call 202-885-3476.

It's here!

The weekend we've all been waiting for us finally here! Chi Alpha @ AU is turning 10. I hope you'll come join us for the festivities. You should have received an invitation, but if it didn't get to you please contact me. We don't want to miss anyone. See you tomorrow night!

AU Chi Alpha is turning ten!

::ATTENTION ALL ALUMNI::

Save the date for AU Chi Alpha's 10th anniversary. We're celebrating over President's Day weekend next February 2008. Come back for TNW on Friday, Feb 15th and stay for the weekend events we'll cook up. Don't forget to pass the word and I'll see you for the party. Check back for more details.

Keep up with the Taylors

Jeremy (AUXA) '06 and Kathy (UVAXA '05) Taylor are in the middle of a serving Jesus for a year in Japan. Our fellowship helped make their dream a reality and they want to share their story. You can keep up with the Taylors by checking out their blog and feel free to email them directly. I know they would be glad to hear from you!

It's a boy!

Aiden Daniel Karrer was born December 28th at 1:22am just down the hall from Reese! You might remember his parents Josh and Beth as Chi Alpha interns back in 2003. They're now planting a church in the Richmond area. Congrats guys! They've got a blog too.

It's a girl!

Congrats to Meg (Apgar) and Brian Lyman! Meg gave birth to their first child, Reese Apgar Lyman on December 27th @ 4:43 am. You can read all about her on their blog.

Katie Weber Checking in!

I've been working at Woodland Hills Church as the Youth Coordinator and absolutely love it! It's been great to work with a team to really impact the hearts of the youth in the Twin Cities area. I work with 2 associate pastors to run the youth services, plan and coordinate events and small groups and communicate information with parents. I absolutely love it!

I really miss Chi Alpha!

Want to reconnect with Katie? Click here

Taylors become Christ's Ambassadors to the World

Jeremy (AU '06) and Kathy (UVA '05) Taylor are devoting next year to serve the church in Japan. Why? Here the explanation in their own words:

Our experience as Bible study leaders in Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship during college opened our eyes to the opportunities of campus and community ministry abroad. In the summer of 2004, God placed the nation of Japan on both our hearts on different occasions as we prayed for nations of the world and thus we have planned to dedicate the upcoming year to do missions work in Tokyo Japan.

Of the 127 million people in Japan, only about 2% claim to follow Jesus Christ in a land where over three quarters of the population are either Shinto, Buddhist or both. In addition to this, Japan claims the highest number of suicides of any industrialized nation in the world with over 30,000 suicides in 2005 alone. Therefore, the Lord has placed a tremendous burden on our hearts to offer the message of the genuine hope of Christ and truth of his sacrifice to a people who, on the surface, seem to have it all.

The following is only a snapshot of what we will involved in while living in Tokyo:

• Teaching English at Riverside International School and giving English lessons
• Assisting with Chi Alpha in and around the Tokyo area through bible studies, music/worship, and campus evangelism
• Leading and being involved with daily activities at Riverside Chapel International Church in the Saitama prefecture

If you would like to help support the Taylors, contact them directly at taylorsinjapan@gmail.com