Practical Bible Training School - Theologue Yearbook (Johnson City, NY)

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Dr.Mmam1...w., Why do students have to go to Chicago for Bible training? Why isn't there a Bible School in the East? These were the questions many Christians were asking in the days when Moody Bible Institute was the only school of its kind in America. These questions glijlpped the soul of thevyoung evangelist, Rev. John A. Davis. While a student at oody, he had been r. Moody's personal attendant. Now a successful revivalist himself, Mr. Davis was in a campaign in Hazleton, Penna. While in prayer, a vision came to him that he should found a Bible School in the East. Receiving a letter that same evening, he discovered that it contained a dollar bill and a brief note: I am a washerwoman in Horseheads, N. Y. God has placed a burden upon your heart-this small gift is for that ose Believing this to be a sign from his Lord, Mr. Davis dedicated him- purp . A h self to this great undertaking. ' ' ed in 1900' in rooms over a store in Practical Bible Tramin School open Lestershire Qlohnson Cityg, N. Y. Soon these rooms were too small and even a new building they were able to erect was outgrown, so Mr. Davis began thrusting about for larger quarters. The ideal spot Quin God's chosen place j presented itself in the form of The White Cityf, a nearby amusement park of vile repute. The conversion of this place into P.B.T.S. was accomplished in 1911. Space prevents the mention of but a few of the early Faculty Members. Mr. John R. Clements was the first President, and not many ears thereafter, Rev. Ernest G. Crabill was chosen as Vice President. Rev. William Pike be- came Dean, and Prof. H. S. Miller and Miss Mary Scotten were revered teachers of,many blessed memories. No teacher ever imparted more to the Students than Dr. John A. Davis himself. The Golden Jubilee finds the School in the best lposition of its history. As of 1950 the Alumni Association numbers 1241 Gra uates. Their fields of labor ' ' d nd the mortgage of Q52,500 encircle the Globe. Buildings have been enlarge a ' A t dent of thirty years ago would never recognize the has been liquidated. s u course of this Anniversary Year. P.B.T.S. stands upon the sure foundation of these fifty trying et triumphant years, and dedicates herself anew to the unfinished task of fixrther service, assured full well that He which hath begun a good work in us will Tzform it until the day of Jesus Christ. M. L. we ohn A. Davis the First Dollar to Mrs. Crossan:--She Gave ,I Start Bible School. Sponsored through courtesy of KRUEGER-DENCE EVANGELIS TIC PARTY, 316 East illater Sr., Elmira N Y 7 ot G0 P L TRAINING fir... -dk

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.Mm JOH A. DAVI .fmfrwbntyalkfuwt . JOHN A. HIS FAITHFUL WIFE Mag 500449194 .Spend audi Aid We have missed him during fhese past sixteen years hut his home-going was not a door which shut out his life, but one which opened into a larger life. His last words to his Faculty, Staff, Students and Alumni were carry on, carr on. During my twenty-five years spent in ghristian service it has been my joy to meet many of the outstanding Christian leaders of the world. I count it one of the greatest privileges, in all of my Christian ex erience, to have known intimatel one whom God saw lit to use in such a great way-Dr. ,liohn A. Davis. We met here at the School in 1923 and our friendship ripened into an attachment which I enjoyed during the remainder of his life, and which I cherish in memory now. When the Lord called Dr. Davis home, instead of mourning, we looked up and addressed him in the words of the poet: Thy da has come, not goneg Thy sun has risen, not setg Thy life is now beyond The reach of death or change, Not ended-but begun. M. C. Patterson Sponsored through courtesy of UNION GOSPEL PRESS, Box 6059, Cleveland l, Ohio Publishers and Distributors of Christian Literature for All Departments. Illustrated S. S. papers and attractive Quartet-lies for Bible teaching. Samples free on request. 6 family aliens Mound Me fha -

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YE lllllll Y TOD Y V,.,TBf-wwf' i 'Q . If the Lord THWM From a humble beginning, the Practical Bible Training School has grown to be a well-known institution in Christian circles. Its founder, Dr. John A. Davis, had vision and ambition. From the notorious White City of Binghamton has sprung the beautiful campus of Bible School Park. We praise the Lord for the growth of our schoolg for the additions to our schoolg and for the further conveniences to our school life. Today, we stand on the threshold of a new era at Bible School Park. We are looking to the futureg to the One who holds the future, and we are trusting Him for greater achievements in His Service. Sponsored through courtexy of J. M. LANDERS CO. TUTHILLS-Everything Photographic Distributors, A. B. Dick Mimeographs 166 Washington St., Binghamton, N. Y. 160 Main Street, Binghamton, N, Y. 8