The 2021/2022 school year of Penn View Bible Institute is off and running and God is truly been blessing us in so many ways.
- We praise God for a great group of faculty, staff, and administrators that He has provided this year. Each one of these individuals are truly committed and dedicated to the call of God in their life to serve here at Penn View for the purpose of teaching children and young people.
- We praise the Lord for an incredible group of students in the Academy this year. We started the year with 202 students, which is the third highest enrollment ever and the highest in 49 years. We have K-12th grade in their own classroom for the first time ever and we have three divisions within the Academy: an Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12).
- We praise God for a serious-minded group of college students that have come from 12 states and 2 international countries. The college enrollment continues to hover near 70, but it’s exciting to how many students are fasting, praying, and actively ministering. We are blessed to have such a spiritually minded group of students that still believes the Mission Still Matters.
- We were blessed to be the top bidder at a summer auction for the 10.6-acre property with home that is adjacent to the school campus. God answered prayer by providing the 10% down of the purchase price just minutes before the auction began. This new property will bring security and future expansion possibilities as well as additional housing.
- God provided resources to paint and carpet the interior of Zechman Hall, our woman’s residence hall and three additional academy classrooms.
- God also provided additional resources for the following items at the beginning of the school year;
- new convection oven
- new range with griddle/broiler
- new insulated heated holder/proofing cabinet
- new refrigerator
- a 2004 Diesel Kubota RTV 900R
- 20 new chairs and chair dolly for 5th grade band
- 83 additional matching chairs for the Dining Center
- new furniture for the library
- Our annual Welcome Night event was held outdoors on the front lawn and brought the entire Penn View family and community together. The food, fellowship, fantastic music, and fireworks made for a great evening as 1,000 or more people enjoyed the festivities that a new school year brings.
- Our chapel services have been wonderfully blessed of the Lord. This year there are chapel services every day totaling six chapel services per week. The preaching, singing, testimonies, praying have been marked by the presence of God and are truly the highlight of the day. Tuesday’s are especially important as all 330 students, staff, and faculty gather together for corporate worship and praise to our Lord and Savior!
We trust you will continue to pray for us as we endeavor to advance the kingdom of God. The needs are great, but we are trusting God to meet all our needs. If you get a chance to visit this fall, we certainly would love to have you attend any of the following events:
- September 7-12 > Central PA IHC with Rev. James Plank, Rev. David Stetler, Rev. Bryan Line, Kenny Stetler family, Jeremey Beltz family
- September 27 – October 1 @ 10:30 am & 7:00 pm > School Revival with Rev. Harry Plank & the Greg Hobelman family
- November 11 & 12 > Homecoming 2021 & Christmas Benefit Auction
- December 9-11 @ 7:00 pm >Annual Christmas Musical
