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

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w Q And J i s i c 1 MRS. JOHN A. DAVIS A S we review the life and work of a saint of God, we can see that God begins to prepare that life from youth for the place and work of the future. It was even so with Mrs. John A. Davis. When she was young, her father was killed in a railroad accident, and being one of the older children, she had to assume responsibility in the home. As a school teacher, she had the opportunity of being with and dealing with people. Later she became the wife of a pastor and evangelist, which also gave her a vast and varied experience. All of these things equipped her to be of valuable help in training the young people of P.B.T.S. for the Lord's service. A prepared one is needed to prepare others. To the students, the life of Mother Davis was an example of thelubeliever in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. Often she quoted these words in l Timothy 4:12 to the students be- fore they left school for a vacation period. She was an example of Christian womanhood - Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. Many lessons were gleaned from her quiet manner and calm composure. She always had a word of encouragement and a cheery smile for all. She was an example of Christian leadership, dealing in love, tact and wisdom. When wronged by others she showed a Christlike spirit in speaking well of those who wronged her. Her prayer life made her able to be strong in the Lord , no matter how dark the way or how heavy the load, and, because He was her Burden-Bearer, she manifested the ioy of the Lord. The consecrated life and testimony of this saint of God was of untold blessing to thousands. In loving memory of our Mother, Mrs. John A. Davis DR. and MRS. GORDON C. DAVIS 9

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The O L1 I1 C I' W DR. JOHN A. DAVIS D R. John A. Davis prepared the way, charted the course, and built the School for hundreds of young people to fit themselves for Christian service. Dr. Davis had many slogans which he used to challenge the students. One most often used was Forethought. TE wisdom of his own forethought of preparation has proved itself more and more through the years. He saw the need of consecrated young people who had little money but a great desire to serve God, having a school where they could be trained and prepared for full time Christian service. It was his forethought of preparation that resulted in the starting of the first Bible Class in Lester- shire, that prompted him to pray for these grounds while they were still in the hands of the wicked: that directed him in acquiring the Old White City Amusement Park and converting it into the beautiful school and campus we now enjoy, that guided him in gathering around him teachers of the Word and building an adequate curriculump that helped him choose the name Practical Bible Training School and make it not only a name, but an actuality in the lives of the students, and that led him through years of discouragement and depression to depend upon the living God who never fails. ln short, it was his forethought of preparation and his great faith in God that made the Founder of our School the great builder that he was. How well he prepared the way is shown in the great School he has left as a monument to his faith and forethought. He has been with his beloved Lord and Master now for nineteen years, but his great work continues to progress because he prepared it so well. How often those of us who knew him heard him say: Students, be prepared, Adapt yourselves, Use forethought. He, himself, was an excellent example of these slogans. Sponsored through the courtesy of BUTLER HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH ' AUSTINBURG BAPTIST CHURCH Butler Hill, Pa. Austinburg, Pa. Walter E. Pifer, Pastor Walter E. Pifer, Pastor 8

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