Accredited affordable Christian college of Bible and ministry in New York serves students from all states including Pennsylvania New Jersey and Florida through online courses and on campus undergraduate degrees for ministry or professional careers. Davis is one of the nation's oldest Christian colleges continuing a heritage of training Christian leaders for service to others with a biblical worldview. Dual enrollment online or partnerships serving students including commuters from New York and Pennsylvania provide biblical higher education options.

 

A Christmas Party for the Community -- Celebrating the Birth of Jesus

Saturday, December 12, 2008

3-5:30 PM and 6-8:30 PM

Davis College Hosts Community Christmas Party

Celebrating the Birth of Jesus Christ 

 

Photos Courtesy of Corey J. Adams

JOHNSON CITY, NY (December 18, 2009) – The campus of Davis College was filled with over 2,000 community guests celebrating Christmas on Saturday, December 12, 2009. The purpose of the third annual Andrew’s Good News Christmas Party, presented by Andrew’s Good News Ministries, was to honor the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. The event offered Christian entertainment, food, games, activities, and family photos while sharing the Good News of the Gospel.

Sixteen churches and ministries partnered with AGNM and Davis College for the event drawing guests of all ages from cities around Greater Binghamton. The campus was transformed with beautiful Christmas decorations including story boards outside Robb Activity Center telling about the life of Christ. Twelve churches acted as bus stops offering free transportation. Robb Gymnasium had serving lines for food and tables for guests to enjoy music from local choirs and worship teams. The Café offered music performed by a number of local Christian artists. Chatlos-Davis Hall was filled with families enjoying activities, face-painting, games, and Christmas photos.

“Davis College has been privileged to partner for two years with Andrew’s Good News Ministries and to encourage people through this special event,” said Dr. Dino J. Pedrone, President of Davis College. “Most importantly, we were able to share the hope of the gospel message with guests, working with local churches to serve the physical and spiritual needs of many people. It was a great picture of ministry in action.” Pedrone noted that many Davis College students, faculty and staff volunteered and were personally impacted by the experience.

“Volunteers from partnering churches and our campus were able to share their faith with guests by serving in a variety of ways; others, like some of our pastoral students and Dr. Pedrone, shared the gospel message. Many prayed with visitors who simply needed encouragement. One person told us that this would be their only Christmas due to extremely challenging life circumstances. That is a humbling statement when you realize the impact a smile and a warm meal can have on someone’s life, especially when it can open the door to discussion about eternity," said Sharon O’Connor, Director of Marketing and Development for Davis College.

Thanks to all who volunteered and supported the Andrew’s Good News Christmas Party.

   

  Davis College is a Christian college of Bible and ministry offering online dual enrollment courses for high school students, online Christian college courses for aduts, and on campus degrees. The College located in Greater Binghamton New York is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and nationally by the Association for Biblical Higher Education.