Opposite: The musical

Some of the homeless people at the mission

Derek Ledbetter (Cameron), Bekah Havens (Rachel), and Deborah Ward (Sam)

Big Daddy (Josh Rathmell) and Jay (James Pine)

Sam and Rachel talking about the Rescue Mission

The character of Lizzie (Jeannine Snyder) blames the mayor for her problems...

...and is shot by the body guards of the mayor

The Mayor's family invites Jay over for saving Rachel's life

Cameron (Derek), T-Money (Andrew Ryckman), Jay (James Pine), and Downtime (Phil Chapman)

Sam and Rachel talking about the Rescue Mission

Sam is freaked out by Downtime and T-Money

But soon they are working together

Rachel and and Jay share a meal at the mission

Looking sharp there boys

Jay and Rachel talk about their future

Big Daddy giving some wisdom to Jay

This past weekend several students put on a musical entitled Opposite. It was a great musical. It is about a recently unemployed man named Jay that goes to a Rescue Mission for a meal and finds eternal life in Jesus Christ. He meets two guys "T-Money" and "Downtime" who mentor him and help him do things opposite than what he did in the past. While he is at the mission he meets Rachel whose father is the mayor of the city. Rachel and her boyfriend Cameron visit the mission and serve and soon Rachel brings her friend Sam along. The musical was a great reminder that the Christian life is not easy, but with Christ and godly friends you can live Opposite to your sin nature.

Great job to the Cast and Crew of Opposite!

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Pastor's Conference: March 9, 2010

The weather was beautiful today on the campus of Davis

Dr. Snyder speaking to a Pastor

Pastors talking in the cafe and drinking coffee

Dr. Pedrone meeting the Pastors

Several Pastors in the Gym

Over 160 pastors came. Some from as far as Connecticut

The worship team singing in Chapel

Dan Rathmell introducing Dr. Pedrone

Dr. Pedrone speaking to the Pastors on Spiritual Depression

Today (Tuesday, March 9, 2010) was the Spring Pastors Conference at Davis. Dr. Pedrone spoke on Spiritual Depression, and several pastors came very far to hear about it. Some pastors from as far away as Connecticut came to this years conference. Over 160 pastors and ministry works were in attendance. We began in the Cafe and Robb Activity Center were the Pastors could get some coffee and donuts. At 10:20 AM we all heading to Lowe Hall were the students were also. It was great to see all the Pastors, Professors, Students, and Preview Students in there.

After singing two songs Dr. Pedrone was introduced by Dan Rathmell. Dr. Pedrone spoke out of two passages of Scripture: 1 Peter 5.1-4 and Psalm 42. He addressed the changes of ministry and how sometimes the greatest strengths in ministry can cause depression in ministry also.

After the sessions there was lunch in the cafeteria. It was a great day and a lot of great encouragement to me, and the other leaders as well.

Pastor's Conference this Tuesday (March 9)

This Tuesday is the Spring Pastor's Conference at Davis. Our speaker is President Dino Pedrone who will be speaking on the subject of Spiritual Depression in Ministry.

Schedule:

9:00 AM: Registration in Robb Activity Center
10:15 AM: Welcome
10:30 AM: Session 1, "Inner-Core of Your Spiritual Life"
11:40 AM: Session 2, "Inner-Core of Friends in Your Life"
1:00 PM: Lunch

Cost of $10 includes conference and lunch.

To Learn more or Register click here.

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.

Pastor's Conference at Davis with Dr. Pedrone

(L-R) Pastor Ernie Jelliff, Ruth Jelliff (Dr. Barackman's daughter), Dan Rathmell, Dr. Dino Pedrone

Some of the Pastors and Preview Students fellowshipping before the Conference

Pastor Roger and Mary Knapton (Class 1950)

Lowe Hall was filled with Pastors, Faculty, Staff, Administration, Students and Preview Students

Dr. Dino Pedrone

Today, the Pastor's Conference Davis went very well. There were close too (if not more) 100 Pastors that showed up and you could tell it from Lowe Hall being filled to the brim. I am thankful I was able to have the time off to be able to go and enjoy the day and be able to help and be refreshed. Many of the Pastors are Alumni of the college and it appeared they were being challenged by Dr. Pedrone's messages. I imagine they will be available on the Davis website in the near future on which I will post a link.

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.