Pray for Davis College Day (Saturday, August 7, 2010) Prayer Requests

Tomorrow (Saturday, August 7, 2010) will be the 139th anniversary of our founder's birth

The Hope Tent at Spiedie Fest

Tomorrow (Saturday, August 7, 2010) will be the third annual "Pray for Davis College Day." Started in 2008, the prayer day is a chance to lift up the college for the coming school year. The date (August 7) was chosen due to it being a couple of weeks before the school year begins, but also because it is the birthday of our founder, John A. Davis. Here in this post are some prayer requests for the college. Whether you join us at the Hope Tent tomorrow (from 11-Noon) or just pray at your home or work, please keep the college and its mission in your prayers.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Administration:

President Dino Pedrone: Pray that God continues to lead and guide him as he leads the college. Pray that he will be able to share his vision of the college and that it will be God lead. Pray for him as he travels to different churches encouraging them in the Word of God and telling them about the college. Protect him from the evil one.

Chief Operating Officer Rick Cramer: Pray that God will use him as he works with the students and the daily operations of the college. Pray that God will give him discernment and wisdom in the choices that are made for the college.

Chief Academic Officer Gilbert Parker: Pray that God will guide him in the class choices and the final schedule planning for the following semester and school year. Pray that he will mentor and lead the faculty.

Chief Financial Officer Shelly Wilcox: Pray that God will give wisdom, discernment, and prudence when dealing with the finances of the college. Give her godly council when dealing with investments.

Administrative Assistants: Pray for the Assistants of these Administrators: Jenny Green, Jerri Parisi, and Naomi Saravanapavan. Pray that they have godly attitudes and show Christ in all that they do and glory Him.

Faculty:

• Stan Baker
• Sheila Flipse
• Scott Ladd
• Roseann Melious
• Bonnie Novak
• Christopher Seavey
• George Snyder
• Debbie Bates
• William Berkheiser
• Rachel Bourizk
• JoAnne Casterlin
• Larry Hendrickson
• Walt Schlundt
• Todd Luce
• Harold Lewis
• Peter Mason
• Marieta McMillen
• Brent Young

Pray that God uses these individuals (as they are the ones who interact with the students on a daily basis) to help train the next generation of men and women for ministry. Pray that God will equip them for the challenges of today. Help them be relevant to the students in the changing world, with the unchanging Word of God.

Staff:

Admissions:

• Caralee Godfroy
• Will Reichel
• Sue VanDeventer
• Larry Ellis

Pray that as they travel to schools and events that the light of Christ would shine through them. Give them wisdom and discernment with those who are applying to the college. Pray that the LORD would bring those students who need the training at Davis to spread His message. Pray for guidance as they help with the government financial aid forms.

Other Departments:

Church and Alumni Relations--Dan Rathmell: Pray that God would use Dan as he speaks to churches and interacts with Pastors throughout New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and wherever the LORD leads.

Athletics and Fitness--Tom O'Connor and the other coaches: Pray that God would use the coaches at Davis to train men and women in sportsmanship and give a godly testimony when on the field or court.

Business Office--Sharon Payne and Laura Churchward: Pray that God will lead and direct with other financial choices at the college. Help them find errors when they occur in the books and help them correct them without problems. Give them discernment in their choices that it might glorify God.

Health Services--Joanna Johnson: Pray that God will help her with student's health issues. Pray that she will have wisdom in diagnosing student's ailments.

Library--Jeremy McGinniss: Pray that God will help Jeremy to find the books most useful for the college and that will be most helpful for the students.

Maintenance--John Groover and his team: Pray that God will keep safe John and his maintenance crew as they fix up the campus and in the winter as they plow and shovel.

Student Development--Nikki Post, RDs and RAs: Pray that God would work through Nikki as she prepares events for the students. Pray for the RDs and RAs as they have a lot that they do wiht the students in the dorm. Pray that the RAs will be able to balance ministering to the dorm and doing school work.

Bookstore--Craig Hall: Pray that the bookstore would continue to be a light to the Christian community in Binghamton. Pray that Craig will find books and items that will benefit the college bookstore.

Food Services--Keli Perry and team: Pray that God would help Keli and her team find the food for the Cafeteria and the Cafe that will be enjoyed by many. Pray that the Cafe would continue to be testimony in the community.

Academic Records--Spencer Key: Pray that God will help Spencer have clarity of mind when working with the records. Help him spot and correct mistakes in records to keep them accurate.

Marketing and Development--Sharon O'Connor: Pray that God will help Sharon with all that she does with the website and preparing for upcoming events. Give her the help she needs to finish the planning for events. Give her wisdom for the events and help her get connects that will benefit the school.

Students:

Pray for the incoming students of Davis both the Freshman and Transfers. Pray that they will adjust the changes and that they will feel at home. Pray that the Freshman learn to balance fun and school work and that they will not procrastinate. Pray that they will focus on Christ and grow closer to Him through their first year and that they will have a positive godly affect on the campus.

Pray for the returning students that they will continue to strive for God. Help them stay focused on the Word of God and that it will not become a textbook. Pray that they will be a positive and godly influence on the younger students. Pray that God gives direction to their life and that they will follow Him wherever He leads.

Overall:

Pray that through this school year that God would be glorified. "Let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith" (Hebrews 12.1b-2a). Pray that Davis would be a lighthouse in the Binghamton area and that men and women would come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ through the testimony of those who go to the college and work at the college. Let Jesus Christ be praised.

Happy 138th Birthday Dr. John A. Davis

Dr. John A. Davis in the late 1920s

On Monday, August 7, 1871 John Adelbert Davis entered the world. Today, Friday, August 7, 2009 marks 138 years since he entered this world. He was born in very humble surrounding in the area around Afton, NY on Melondy Hill. Today is also a day we set aside to lift up the needs to of college which he founded in 1900. Look at the previous post for certain things you can lift up in prayer to the throne of God.

To learn more about the life of John A. Davis read the series of posts from the 1934 Theologue listed on the side bar beginning with the post:

1934 Theologue: The story of John A. Davis Part 1: "In the Beginning"

Pray for Davis College Day--This Friday

This Friday (August 7, 2009) marks the 138th anniversary of the birth of John A. Davis, the founder of Davis College. This day is also the 2nd annual Pray for Davis College Day. I decided last summer that August 7th would be a great day for anyone with any connection to the college to take some time to pray for the needs of the college. It is our founder's birthday and it is a couple of weeks away from the start of a new school year. Wherever you are this Friday, August 7 take a few moments to lift up Davis College and everyone at the college and involved with the college.

Some things to pray for:

Pray for the Administration

President of the college- Dr. Dino Pedrone, as he travels between New York and Florida. Also for wisdom as he leads

Chief Operating Officer- Rick Cramer, as he manages many of the day to day operations at the school and teaching classes.

Chief Academic Officer- Gilbert Parker, as he manages academic schedules an teaches.

Chief Financial Officer- Shelly Wilcox, as she manages the fiances of the college.

Pray for the Faculty

Pray that each of the professors would have wisdom in their classes. Pray that in each of the classes they teach the students would learn from what they teach. Not just to pass the classes, but that they would become more like Jesus Christ.

Pray for the Staff

In each of the departments pray that they would use godly judgment for each thing they do. Whether it is in finances, computers, admissions, food services. Let each thing be for the glory of God.

Pray for the Returning Students

Pray that they will be ready for the new classes they embark on this school year. For those who will be graduating this year, pray that they will make godly choices for their future. Pray that in each class they take that they can give their best to it to bring honor to God and apply it to their lives to become more like Jesus.

Pray for New or Transfer Students

Pray as many are coming from around the country and around the world that they would have peace. Pray for the ones that are from nearby that they would be able to still continue to grow. Pray that the LORD will work in each of their lives and that even if it is for one year, two, three, four, or more years that each moment at the college would help them grow in their faith.


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These are just somethings I am praying for as the college enters the new school year. I am sure there are more, but lift up each person on the campus. If you know the name of faculty, staff, or student, lift them up. There are still projects that are being finished before the students arrive. Pray for labors from churches and community to help with the tasks.

Pray for the College anytime the LORD lays the campus on your heart, whether it is August 7 or December 7. Keep it before the throne of God. The school wants to do the will of God, keep it and all its members in your prayers to do what God want us to do.

Today (August 7, 2008) is the 1st Annual "Pray for Davis College Day"

Today (August 7, 2008) is the 1st Annual "Pray for Davis College" day. Lift up the needs of the college today as it prepares for a new school year.

Remember to keep in prayer the administrators (President Pedrone, Dr. Smith, Dr. Parker, Mr. Cramer). The Faculty and Staff. The new students (transfers as well) and returning students. Pray for the Davis Days, August 11-13, 2008 with the cleaning up of the campus to prepare for the new school year. Pray for wisdom for the administrators. Pray for protection from the evil one that wants to search and destroy the testimony of school and the faculty, staff, and administrators. Pray for focus for the students.

Remember to lift up the school tomorrow and every day. Prayer is only powerful, because we pray to a God that is all Powerful. A God that spoke the world into life and who sent His one and only Son to die for a sins. Our college is one of the trainers of believers to share this message of life and hope.

Anytime the Lord brings Davis to your mind lift it up the needs of the college before the throne of Grace, today and any day.

1st annual "Pray for Davis College" day UPDATE

An Update:

Some prayer requests: The College would like prayer:

- For new and returning students
- faculty traveling during summer
- upcoming academic year
- summer projects and events taking place on campus.

Also keep Dr. Pedrone in prayer as he starts his first year as President of Davis College

Remember also there is a Facebook Event group if you would care to join:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=739850180#/event.php?eid=23077619459

1st Annual "Pray for Davis College" August 7

I created an event on Facebook entitled 1st annual "Pray for Davis College" day: Praying for our Alma Mater.

On August 7, 1871 the founder of Davis College, John A. Davis, was born. Starting this year, August 7, will be a day of praying for the college he founded in 1900. Lift up the needs of school as in prepares for the new school year and for the administrators, faculty, staff, students. Each and every day the school should be lifted up for godly wisdom and protection from the evil one. It is training the next generation of Christian leaders. So this August 7 remember the school that John A. Davis founded for the glory of God. Invite others to come and pray. There is power in prayer, because we serve a Lord who DID NOT stay in the tomb!

Remember the College throughout the day of August 7, 2008 this year. Put it on your prayer lists for that day, but also remember the college ANY & EVERY Day, because Satan wants to seek and destroy those who walk in the light.

To join the group on Facebook (if you have an account go here)

Tell other Alumni and Friends about it and keep the College in your prayers. There is power in prayer, because of our Risen Savior answers prayers!

"Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." ~ 2 Timothy 2.15