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

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DR. JOHN A. DAVIS As we, the Class of 1956, View the life of Dr. John A. Davis, we see an example of what God can do in and through a life that is completely consecrated to Him. God has used Dr. Davis in a mighty way. We find him as a young man enrolling as a student in the Chicago Evangelization Society, now known as the Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, Ill. In the year 1894, he was called to a pastorate in Hallstead, Pennsylvania where his ministry was very successful and many souls were won to Christ. After leaving there he felt the call of God to go into the evangelistic field. In the summer of 1900, Dr. Davis started a Bible Class in Lestershire, now Johnson City, New York. Later, land was donated for a building on Harrison Street: however, this soon became over-crowded and Dr. Davis began looking for a larger place to accommodate the now larger Bible School. Now living in Binghamton, New York, he knew of an amusement park just outside the city limits, known as the White City, and realizing the wonderful site this would make for a Bible School, he began praying that God would give him the place. After two years, the property fell into receiver's hands. A Binghamton businessman, who had secured an option on the property, wired Dr. Davis and asked him if he would be interested. This was a wonderful answer to prayer and as a result, the place of sin, which once served as an amusement place for drunkards and criminals, was then turned into a school to train young men and women as preachers, missionaries, and Bible teachers. On March 17, 1934, the Lord called Dr. John A. Davis home to Glory. As we look back on his life we see a man of vision, conviction, and consecration. His life and devotedness to the task which was before him inspires us, who are the outgrowth of his work, on to fuller, richer, and deeper consecration to our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. - Viola Nupp In loving memory of our Father, John A. Davis DR. AND MRS. GORDON C . DAVIS 6

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MRS. JOHN A. DAVIS The Class of 1956 did not have the privilege of knowing Mrs. John A. Davis, but we know that she must have been a most wonderful Christian lady. We are told that many times she filled the pulpit for Dr. Davis, in order that he might go out and preach Christ in evangelistic campaignsg and that she carried on a great ministry of prayer which carried her through many trials, burdens and heartaches, leaving her with a joy which radiated her life. In 1901, God laid upon the hearts of Dr. and Mrs. Davis the burden of training young people for Christian service and they labored together for many years in the Lord's work until the Lord called Dr. Davis home. Mrs. Davis' steadfast faith and firm belief in the power of prayer has been a great source of strength to many. Her cheerful smile brought joy into many lives. Her life and kindly words of advice have given a great zeal and determination to many to go forward for Christ. A person could not be in the presence of Mrs. Davis long without sensing that her life was one of utter surrender and devotion to Christ. Our prayer is that we, like Mrs. Davis, may never let down the bars of faith and prayer in our lives, as we go forth in the service of our Lord Jesus Christ. Viola Nupp In loving memory of our Mother, Mrs. John A. Davis DR. AND MRS. GORDON C. DAVIS 7