Davis College Hope Tent Interviews

Sharon O'Connor, Director of Marketing at Davis, did four different video interviews at the Spiedie Fest on Saturday. Below are the videos.

Dale Inghram (class 1983). Dale talks about the ministry he and his wife have Speaking Truth in Love (www.speakingtruthinlove.org).

Dr. Charles Colton is the Chair of the Organizational Leadership program at Davis College and the author of the book "Core Christianity". He is going into his second year as a professor at Davis.

Junior Ben Tinsch talks about what is happening at the Hope Tent and his ministry at North Syracuse Baptist Church.

At last but not least I was interviewed. I talk about the Hope Tent and The Alumnus publication (by the way you have received it today, and if not today then tomorrow).

Spiedie Fest 2010

The Davis College Table in the Hope Tent

The FLN display in the Hope Tent

The Big Red Balloon for the Hope Tent

The Davis Table again (enter to win a $50 certificate to the Cafe--that's a lot of coffee)

So many great organizations helped to make the Hope Tent possible.

Dale (Class 1983) and Faith Ingraham (Class 1984) helping with the ministry at the Hope Tent

Denny Brownlee and Terese Main of FLN in the Hope Tent

Keli Copper being interviewed by FLN

Keli and Denny

Admissions Counselor Caralee Godfroy being interviewed by FLN

Caralee Godfroy

Caralee talking about Davis College to FLN

Three Class of 2009 Alumni of Davis: Matt Terboss, Josh Olmstead, and Andrew Zetterstrom

Alumna Kim Phillips (2008)

Professor of Organizational Leadership Charles Colton at the Davis table

Up, up, and away

A few of the more than 30 balloons that went up

Amazing to watch each year as they go up

This one looked like a Stained Glass window

Heading to the clouds

Matthew West preforming on the Main Stage

Matthew West

Matthew West and a band member

Another member of Matthew West's band

Matthew West's band

Jars of Clay on the Main Stage

Stephen Mason of Jars of Clay

Jake Goss of Jars of Clay

Matt Odmark of Jars of Clay

Lead singer Dan Haseltine of Jars of Clay

Well another year, and another Spiedie Fest has come and gone. The weather was absolutely beautiful on all three days of the local Binghamton Festival. The Hope Tent continues to grow and the Word of God continues to spread. This year there were three tents put together with the big red balloon hovering over them. Family Life Network (FLN) used one tent for a children's carnival as well as broadcasting from it. One Tent was for the concerts put on by local groups and the third tent was used by churches and Christian organizations. Davis had a table in this tent. Several people came by and inquired about classes and put their name in for a free T-shirt or Cafe gift certificate. On Saturday, August 7, 2010 the 3rd annual "Pray for Davis College Day" took place at the table. Around 7-8 people came together and lift up the college before the throne of grace in the Hope Tent and many others lifted up the college from around the country. On Saturday also FLN broadcast live from the Hope Tent. Davis Board Member and Hope Tent Organizer Keli Copper and Admissions Counselor Caralee Godfroy were interviewed by the radio station. On Sunday, August 8, 2010 a church service was held with former New York Giant Lee Rouson. That afternoon Matthew West and Jars of Clay performed on the Main Stage to an audience of several hundred people.

Keep in prayer the seeds that were planted through the ministry of the Hope Tent that many will come to Christ!

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.

Spiedie Fest and Pray for Davis Day

Do you know what starts a week from today??? Well it is Spiedie Fest in the Binghamton area. This summer marks three years that Davis has been at the Hope Tent. On Saturday, August 7, 2010 will mark 139 years since the founder of Davis College, John A. Davis, was born. Since 2008 August 7th has been set aside as a day to keep the college in prayer and to lift up the next school year. This year August 7th falls on the Saturday of the Spiedie Fest. If you are at the Spiedie Fest come to the Hope Tent from 11 AM-Noon and pray for the college. If you cannot make it to the Hope Tent pray wherever you are through the day for the college. I will try to post a list of items to pray for.

View the Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=139758519368526

Summer 2010: News and Upcoming events at Davis

Scott Ladd (class 2008)

An exciting news item from Davis is that a couple of weeks ago the college hired Alumnus Scott Ladd. He will serve as the new professor for the Arts and Worship concentration at Davis. Scott graduated from Davis in 2008 and has just graduated from Northeastern Seminary in Rochester with his Master of Arts degree. Scott has been serving as the Director of Music for the Grace Evangelical Covenant Church in Clay, NY (just outside of Syracuse) since 2005. Scott will start at Davis officially on August 15. Welcome back to your Alma Mater Scott, you will do an excellent job.

The first edition of The Alumnus is getting ready to be sent off most likely next week. It has been an exciting experience and I am looking forward to working on new editions.

Another item for Alumni is that there will be the 3rd Monthly Alumni Chat on the Alumni Forum: http://daviscollegealumni.ning.com/ The date will be Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 7 PM (PST). Let me know what topics you would like to talk about for future chats.

Moving into the month of August, Davis will be at the 26th Annual Spiedie Fest (August 6-8). This will be the third year that Davis has been represented at the Hope Tent. Come by the table and say hi. At the Spiedie Fest on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at 11 AM there will be a gathering to pray for Davis College. This year marks 3 years since I started the "Pray for Davis College" day on the birthday of our founder John A. Davis. If you cannot make it to the Hope Tent to pray with a group of Alumni/Friends of the College pray wherever you are on August 7, 2010 and lift up the needs of the college. I will put prayer items as we get closer to August.

At the end of August the new school year (2010-2011) will be starting. Continue to keep in prayer the new students coming and for the returning students. There is still time to register: http://davisny.edu/admissions/index.htm, and in fact Admissions is holding a registration day on Friday, July 16.



History continues to be written at Davis College as we serve God and prepare men and women for the ministry!

As an Alumnus of Davis College I have been blessed by the ministry of Davis College and the continuing blessing it will be in the future. If you have been blessed by Davis College (PBTS/PBC) consider and pray about making a donation to the college this summer. Remember it was only a dollar that started the school and one dollar given in faith to the college will help it continue to grow and serve the Body of Christ.

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Spiedie Fest 2009! Hope Tent, Denver, and Davis!

Working at the Davis College Table in the Hope Tent

The Hope Tent

Three Alumni of the College

Denver and the Mile High Orchestra

Denver and the Mile High Orchestra

The Power Team

Hot Air Balloon launch

Hot Air Balloon launch

Hot Air Balloon launch

Davis College was at Spiedie Fest again this year. Several Christian Ministries and Churches from the region were at the Hope Tent. Several local Christian bands and groups performed on the Hope Tent Stage. The Power Team (http://www.thepowerteam.com/) performed in both the Hope Tent and the Main Stage. On Saturday Denver and the Mile High Orchestra (http://www.denvermho.com/) performed on the Main Stage of Spiedie Fest. Sunday despite the rain a church service was held in the Hope Tent. It was a great time for anyone who came to the Spiedie Fest this year.

To read more about the time at the Spiedie Fest check out Sharon O'Connor's Hope Tent Journal on the Davis website: http://davisny.edu/news/hopetent.htm

Faith and Family Afternoon: B-Mets and ApologetiX

Yesterday (Sunday, July 19, 2009) was the Faith and Family Afternoon at the Binghamton Mets stadium. Davis College was one of the sponsors of the day which included the game vs. the Erie Seawolves and concert after the game with Christian band ApoloetiX. Coach Tom O'Connor from Davis is also the chaplain of the B-Mets and before the concert he introduced several players from the B-Mets that shared their testimonies of what Jesus Christ has done in their lives. It is was a great afternoon. Several Alumni of Davis were at the game and concert and it was great to be able to catch up with several of them. Just a reminder, coming up is the Spiedie Fest (Friday, July 31-August 2, 2009). Come to Binghamton and enjoy this event and stop by the Hope Tent also sponsored by Davis.