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

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Ami ' 'And God is able to make all grace ' -abound toward Z you: that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may 5 abound to everyg good work. ' ' II Corinthians 9:8 Z. 6 MRS. JOHN A. DAVIS E ACH home needs a mother and as such I would like to pay tribute to Mrs. John A. Davis, Mother of Practical Bible Training School. As they would go to a mother, the students could go to her, knowing that her heart of love would under- stand their problems and joys. Together in prayer they would take the problems to the Father, and He would give His peace. We could share our ioys with her, knowing that she would reioice with us, thus obe ing Romans 12:15, Reioice with them that do reioice and weep with them that weep. She truly carriecilout the command, too, of Galatians 6:2, Bear ye one another's burdens. Being the wife of a pastor-evangelist and having passed through tests of the same nature, she knew how to bear the burdens of others. She always had a smile on her lips and in her eyes although she had burdens of her own. She sacrificed her own home life, which means so much to a real mother, to live at the School in order that young men and women might be trained for the Lord's service. Her life of consecration and devotion to her precious Lord was constantly a pattern to the young folk as they went out to establish Christian homes of their own . As her strength failed and she was not able to take an active part in the school life, she was still Mother to the students and Alumni. When returning for a visit to Practical Bible Training School, the Alumni went to Mother Davis, knowing full well that she was as interested in her children out in the harvest field of the world as when they were students under her tender, loving care. Her children arise up to call her blessed. --Lila Wimer In loving memory of our Mother, Mrs. John A. Davis DR. and MRS. GORDON C. DAVIS I3

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The ' 'For the Lord God will help meg therefore shall 0 I not be con- founded: there- fore have I set my face like a M flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed. ' ' W I sa . 50: 7 6 V DR. JOHN A. DAVIS 'I' HE late, Dr. John A. Davis, founder of the Practical Bible Training School, was known to all as being out- standing in his sacrificial living. He, by the grace of God, learned what it meant to be all on the altar for His Master and His service. There was nothing in this material world that he would not relinguish if only the Lord would be glorified and honored. We saw this time and again in his work. It was especially proven when he and his family gave up their own home to save the School. There was nothing before him but the dedicated purpose to glorify His Lord and the training of 'Young people for the Gospel ministry. lf ever there was a man who knew the meaning of consecration, it was he. He, many times out of his own meager resources, would so unselfishly help those who needed it. He believed in the spiritual investment in the lives of the students. His devotion, courage, faith, deep consecration, liberality, and determination were a real challenge to all. His messages from Gocl's Word were power-packed by the Spirit of God. Many hundreds of Christian men and women are a living testimon today of his faithful ministry. lt is candidly to be stated, that as he preached, he llvecl-- A workman that neecfeth not to be ashamed. His labor of love and passion to help others carried him man times beyond his physical capacity. Many slee less nights he spent in prayer with the burden and concern he had for others. Many a student this day would not be in the ministry were it not for the many prayers, faith, and help from this man of God. This is a life that has been poured out on the altar of sacrifice and one of devotion and faithful service to our Lord. --Theodore Wimer ln loving memory of our Father, John A. Davis DR. and MRS. GORDON C. DAVIS I2

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QW Pffefzbienl DR. GORDON C. DAVIS Thou must be true thyself If thou the truth woulds't teach. It needs the overflow of heart To give the lips full speech. WE, the Class of I954, highly regard you, Dr. Davis, for your consecrated Christian spirit and for your faithfulness as you carry on the great work of our School. As we've received innumerable blessings from our training here, we realize something of the sacrificial labor that you've given to make this training possible. Recognizing that many times the path has been rough and situations impossible, we know that you have kept your trust in God and believed that no matter what happens God is still on His Throne. We cannot fully express to you our appreciation for all that P.B.T.S. has meant in our lives, and only eternity will reveal the challenge and inspiration that we have received from your life and teaching as we have learned not to be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. Our prayers continue with you even though we're far away. May God richly bless, guide, and strengthen you as you labor in His service. And H25 VW 6 ' MRS. GORDON C. DAVIS We'd like more friends like you, Faithful until the end: And if our wish comes true We must be such a friend. D URING these three years at P. B. T. S Mrs. Davis, our lives have been enriched and blessed because of your sweet Christian life. We have found it a pleasure during this time to accept your counselling and advice because our testimony in word is always accentuated b your testimony In deed. You have made us feel welcome at all times to come to you with our sorrows, troubfes, joys and anticipations. You have gone with us to the Throne of Grace to seek God's guidance and direction in our behalf. We praise God for your personal interest in each individual student. Truly, Mrs. Davis, we thank and praise God for this privilege that has been ours of knowing you. We pray that God will richly bless. you as you continue here in the Lord's service. May you continue to be the Iessing and source of inspiration to ot ers that you have been to us. Sponsored through the courtesy of LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH Jewish Missions 2I North Main Street Pray for the work among the Jews Liberty, New York REV. HARRY M. FARGO I4