Allegheny Wesleyan College was pleased to send four representatives to the annual Association for Biblical Higher Education Convention, the organization through which we receive our national accreditation. Many sessions were attended and information gleaned to better our institution as a place of learning where students can study to show
themselves approved unto God. In all we do, whether in academic studies or spiritual mentoring, our desire is to remain true to the motto of AWC, “Where God is First”!

Katie Marsh

Assistant Student Recruiter

God came and met us during Spring Revival. Through the anointed ministry of Rev. and Mrs. William Cawman, we were inspired by heavenly truths about the heart of God and about the wonderful privilege we have in being a part of His kingdom. Victories were won as hearts sought God for grace. Students testified to finding God’s help in either salvation or entire sanctification. Many were blessed with a sweet sense of God’s presence through the services. In light of the revivals that have been happening around the nation, we are excited that God is moving in our midst as well. Let us join together to seek for sustained fires of revival even after the official sessions may end. God has great things in store for those who seek Him.  Let the promise of Joel 2:28 be our continual hope. “And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy , your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions.”

With the New Year comes a new semester at AWC. Every spring, we hold our annual phonathon where we try to raise funds to make it possible for students to attend AWC. This year’s Phonathon has been a busy and fun time as students have been calling donors of and preparing letters to send to our support base. The goal for this year is to raise $30,000. Last year our faithful giving family helped us reach a record of funds for a Phonathon, and we are grateful for all of the sacrificial giving of our people. One of our favorite parts of Phonathon is the opportunity to help carry the burdens of our friends across the country. Every Phonathon, students record prayer requests that are mentioned by people who are called and often spend special times of prayer with people who are hurting. Once again, we would like to interact and pray for those who support the mission of AWC: to effectively prepare young people for service to God, His Church, and all with whom they come in contact. Thank you for your giving and your prayers.

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Fall Choir Tour was a time of celebration with song and music as the AWC Choir traveled to several churches throughout the week, spreading the cheer of the wonderful story of Christ’s birth. The theme of this year’s choir singing is “The King,” and it truly is our desire to portray Christ as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords to a lost and dying world. In many of our services, many visitors who maybe would not have otherwise come came to churches to hear the college cantata. Our prayer was that the saints would be encouraged and that the hungry souls would be filled with hope as the Christmas season approaches. Thank God for sending His Son into our dark world so that He could someday enter into our own personal darkness and bring the light of salvation into the night of sin.

Greetings! We are excited to see the progress on the Clock Tower project. Since the renovations to Rhoades Hall, the general area with Rhoades Hall, Sexton Hall, and the Clock Tower has become the central hub of campus. As students head to classes daily, they pass the Clock Tower multiple times in a day, which stands as a beautiful reminder of our heritage as holiness people. The exterior of the tower is nearly complete, and the base has been beautified with some greenery, a convenient cement walkway, and the Contemplation Wall. On the wall are the words: “Hallelujah! I have found Him, whom my soul so long has craved! Jesus satisfied my longings, through His blood I now am saved.” As we approach the Christmas season, we can rejoice because “the hopes and fears of all the years are met in Thee tonight.”

The Thanksgiving Celebration is a highlight for our students where we gather together to enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving meal, to share our blessings, and to worship with music. At the Thanksgiving Celebration, a large number of funded scholarships are given to our students to help them with their school bills, and this encourages needy students in their pursuit of God’s will for their lives. We are grateful for God’s people who make such gifts possible. God has provided so much for us, and we owe Him all the praise.

Harvest Day 2022 was a special treat! It was wonderful to be able to honor the represented alumni. We were privileged to hear from three of the people represented this year: Rev. Troy Muir, Melody Fair, and Karen Newman. It was a great encouragement to see how God has been working in the lives of these individuals who were in part impacted by Allegheny Wesleyan College. The alumni president, Rev. Douglas Strawn, presented the alumni project, special furniture for Rhoades Hall. The instrumental ensemble and the college choir provided beautiful music for the rest of the service. At the end of the service, we enjoyed the annual tradition: the college and combined academy mass choir!  After the service, the various academic departments showecased their projects and majors, and the participants enjoyed food and fellowship. We are grateful for the extended campus family represented by the body of alumni who help support and encourage the work at AWC, whether through monetary support, food donations, or prayer support.

Library Week was filled with activities and contests centered around literature and library materials. This event promoted a better awareness of the tools of the library and information literacy. Our librarian staff work tirelessly to provide the proper resources and assistance to our students and faculty for an improved educational experience.

In addition to Library Week, we also had Missions Week, where we kept a focus on the work of God’s Mission in the world. The Sam West family held several services on Wednesday sharing about the work of God through Allegheny Missions in Ghana. We were encouraged to hear of God’s help in children’s services and in the training of national spiritual leaders, who are in turn starting to pass the truth of God’s Word along. Pray that God continues to bless in the work at Buntum, Ghana, and that God helps us to be a useful instrument as He calls, equips, and sends young people into the Harvest field.