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.

Overnight Preview Day for High School Students

The first Preview Day of 2010 is going to be great! If you are in High School and thinking about coming to Davis there is still time to register for the Preview Day that takes place tomorrow night through Friday Afternoon. Read about it here.

When I was in High School I very much enjoyed Preview Days. The more I saw of Practical Bible College, the more I knew God wanted me to go. Come check it out.

Busy week for Davis College: Future Freshmen, Funeral, and Fun

Just to give you an update to the exciting and sad week that was at Davis College (Thursday, November 6, 2008- Saturday, November 9, 2008. On Thursday night I went to the college to see some Future Freshman of the college. High School Preview Students (around 40 of them) came to the campus. The largest group from Grace Christian School in Vermont. They came down with an 2004 Alumnus of the college, Shawn Smith and his wife. The evening included music, pizza, and Volleyball. The kids seemed to have a great time. They had a devotion in the cafe before returning to the dorms. Friday they attended classes and chapel before going their separate ways. Friday evening was the calling hours for Mrs. Marsha Fuller. Many people came to West Windsor Baptist Church. West Windsor is pastored by Pastor Rex Baker (class of 1968). It was a great turn out for the calling hours. Saturday the funeral took place. It was a great God honoring service with lots of memories of Marsha and a call for anyone that doesn't know Jesus to come to Him today as Marsha would have wanted it that way. Friday night after the calling hours the Davis College Men's Basketball team beat Tyndale College from Toronto, Ontario, Canada (111-87). Saturday the Men's team once again beat Tyndale (96-60). The Women's Basketball team beat Word of Life on the same day. It was an intense game, but in the end the Women ended (62-57).

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.