Gladiator Preview Days at Davis: Thursday, February 11- Friday, February 12, 2010

Preparing for worship in the evening

Alumnus and Admissions Counselor William Reichel dresses student Ben Tinsch in armor as he does a devotion from Ephesians 6.10-18

Gladiator games in the Gym

Even the COO Rick Cramer got in the action

He had a great time doing it too.

Several students started singing worship songs around the piano in Lowe Hall during the Ice Cream soical

A Preview student getting a free T-shirt from Will

Dr. Pedrone speaking in Chapel

The preview students receiving a tour of the campus.

The Preview Students getting an information session in the cafe.

The preview students started to arrive on campus around 6 PM and registered in the foyer of Chatlos. After registering they went to Lowe Hall for music and pizza. At around 7 PM three students (Ben Tinsch, Levi Owens, and Justyn Palmatier) lead group of Davis students and Preview Students in praise music.

After a time of praise and worship, Alumnus and Admissions Counselor William Reichel did a devotion out of Ephesians 6.10-18. Since the theme was gladiators Will spoke of the Full Armor of God and used Ben as a soldier "model." "The devil doesn't play fair," Will spoke when talking about the arrows. Arrows are the cowardly way of doing battle and so the devil attacks us in that way. We need to put on the armor every day. It was a really challenging message even though many have heard it before.

Following the devotion everyone went over to the gladiator games in the Gym. There were inflatables setup. One was a gladiator ring and the other was an obstacle course. Several students, previewers, and even a few faculty and staff went up in the ring. It was great to see Chief Operating Officer Rick Cramer doing battle up there. Everyone seemed to have fun with the activities which ended up being a dodge-ball game.

After the adrenaline rush everyone went back to Lowe Hall for an ice cream social. It was a time of fellowship and several students started singing around the piano. At around 11 PM the students and preview students headed back to the dorm for the night.

The next day (Friday) the students had breakfast in the Klee Dining Hall followed by classes with Dr. Snyder and Dr. Colton. At 11 AM Chapel was held in Lowe Hall. Dr. Pedrone spoke out of Romans 12. He read through the chapter and gave the context of Romans up to that point. The main verse he focused on was Romans 12.2, "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." We as believers need to let our minds be transformed by Christ and His Word. Using this verse he encourage previewers and students alike to keep their mind on Christ.

After Chapel the preview students had lunch in Klee. They enjoyed a tour throughout the campus and then spent the last part of the day in the cafe with other students. The admissions answered questions they had and students shared testimonies.

Keep these preview students and other students planning on coming to Davis in the Fall or maybe later. Some will come as students others will go to other colleges, but keep them in prayer that they do the will of God.

3rd Annual Andrew's Good News Christmas Party (2nd at Davis)

The front of Chatlos-Davis

Student Ben Tinsch on the guitar and student Evan Hickernell on the sax

Dr. Dino Pedrone about to share the Gospel in Robb Gymnasium

The Robb Gymnasium with people enjoying themselves

Dr. Pedrone giving the Gospel message in the Robb Gymnasium

Dr. Walter Schlundt serving as one of the Counselors

The story of Jesus from birth to resurrection

Student Ben Baker sharing the Gospel in Robb Gymnasium

A group of students and volunteers singing Christmas carols outside as visitors come on campus

A Church Choir singing in Robb

Kids had a lot of activities in Lowe Hall which included shows with Puppets and Clowns

Student Nate Benner sharing the Gospel in the Broadway Cafe

Families having their pictures taken in the Klee Dining Room in Chatlos-Davis

Dr. Pedrone sharing the Gospel in the Cafe using John 3.16

A musical group singing in the cafe.

Jared Ingraham and Evan Hickernell preforming in the cafe.

My girlfriend and I in Chatlos-Davis

Yesterday (Saturday, December 12, 2009) was the 3rd annual Andrew's Good News Christmas party. This was the 2nd year it was held at Davis College and it was a wonderful event. This year the event was divided into two separate parties to help with the congestion that was an issue last year. There were still a lot of people that attended and they all seemed to be enjoying themselves. The kids were entertained in Lowe Hall by Clowns and Puppets, while Adults could enjoy a cup of coffee in the Broadway cafe. Games and Family pictures were taken in the Klee Dining room in the basement of Chatlos-Davis and food was served in the Robb Gymnasium. Several students, Alumni, local groups, and local churches provided a wide range of music in the Gym and Cafe. Most importantly and the reason for the whole event the Gospel message was shared. It was shared by Dr. Dino Pedrone and several students. Several people got saved last night and several seeds were planted, which makes it worth it all. It was a great event. If you were not able to make it this year we encourage you to come next year.

Andrew's Good News Christmas Party

Outside of Chatlos-Davis

Sign outside of the Robb Activity Center

The story of Christ from Birth to Death to Resurrection

Inside the Robb Gym

Inside Lowe Hall

Inside Klee Dining Hall

Robb Gym

Broadway Cafe

My Favorite picture from the night

Such an amazing time was had at the Andrew's Good News Christmas Party at Davis College on Saturday, December 6, 2008. Somewhere around 4000 people (not sure of the exact total) came to the campus. As you can tell from the pictures above a lot was going on all at one. People in Lowe Hall, Klee Dining Hall, Robb Gym, and Cafe all at once. It was so exciting! The Gospel was preached and I know of at least one salvation, though I think many more may have been saved and I know many seeds were planted. It was a great time for the Whole Family. Praise the LORD! I don't think there has been this many people on the campus since John A. Davis' funeral when there was around 3000 to 4000 people on the Knoll in 1934.

Fall on the Campus of Davis College and Evening of Preview Students

Above and below are pictures of the Knoll with the Fall Colors

Some of the current and preview students of Davis College

Today (Thursday 16) and Tomorrow (Friday 17) are preview days for High School Juniors and Seniors. There was a good crowd as I visited for couple of hours this afternoon and evening. The Cafe was full of fun. I also got to take some pictures of the beautiful Fall Foliage on the campus and on the Knoll.

Community Open House: October 23

Rev. Brian Mentzer

On Thursday, October 23, 2008 Davis will be hosting a Community Open House. It will be from 10 AM- 7 PM. The day will include a 10:30 AM chapel with Rev. Brian Mentzer who is the senior pastor of Riverdale Baptist Church, Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

There will be:

• Student Displays
• Food sampling from the new menu in the Davis College Café
• Guided tours of the campus

There will be drawings from prizes including: two free tickets to the The Gifts of the Magi and season tickets to Falcons Basketball.

Come and enjoy a day on the campus of Davis.

Watch an interview between Dr. Miller and Dr. Pedrone

Pastor Bernie Diaz (host of the Gathering Place) and Dr. Dino Pedrone

Dr. Pedrone and Dr. Miller in the cafe loft Tuesday, February 15, 2008

On the day that Dr. Miller announced his resignation, Dr. Pedrone and Dr. Miller filmed an episode of The Gathering Place." The Gathering Place is a TV show is broadcast in Florida and on Satellite TV. This episode that was filmed in the Broadway Coffee Cafe on the Davis Campus. It was a great joy to work on this project with Pastor Stan Blair who is the Worship Pastor at New Testament Baptist Church's Broward, Florida location. You can now view the whole show at the Davis College website. Click here. You can choose between low, medium and high resolution videos based on your bandwidth. Enjoy.

Exciting Alumni Promotion

I am not sure how many Alumni receive the Alumni Connection email, but Davis College is having a special promotion just for you. Here is what the email reads:

Calling all alumni! We have some exciting events happening on our campus in the coming months and weeks. When you visit us on campus for events in Robb Activity Center (either our own DC events or community events being hosted in Robb Activity Center) and bring the names of three prospective high school students with their contact information, we have a special gift. You will be given a Collectible Broadway Coffee Cafe Travel Mug, and we'll fill it with coffee for you! Hurry, our Collectible Mug supplies are limited!

So bring some names of prospective high school students and receive this collective mug that reads Pracitcal's Broadway Coffee Cafe. They have a beautiful black shine to them. If you have any questions feel free to contact me or contact Sharon O'Connor at Davis College about this special promotion.