Can you guess which ministry major these students are part of?
Discover how teaching English to speakers of other languages provides natural inroads for the Gospel: abc.edu/tesol
ABC News
Churches need shepherds who have a high view of Scripture. Pray for young men like Jeremiah as they prepare for pastoral ministry.
Jeremiah Bloom, Senior, Pastoral
"ABC has helped me to develop a biblical philosophy and worldview in my life. God has also used this time to grow my love for the Bible, and immerse me in the Scriptures daily. I love that I can see my use of Scripture as more effective now than when I first arrived as a student!"
Introducing the 2020 Lady Warriors volleyball team!
GAME DAY! When the Lady Warriors played Alice Lloyd College last week, the game went to 5 close sets. Cheer these ladies to victory in a rematch with ALC: 6:00 PM in the Gilmore Center.
Are you struggling to believe the Lord Jesus is sovereign over your problems? Watch a faith-building message from Luke 7 by David Childs, Vice President for Student Services: abc.edu/live (Sept. 11).
The ABC Coffee Shop makes a good study spot; just ask Alex, a Bible/Theology and Camping ministry student from Hedgesville, West Virginia.
Open to the public weekdays 7:30-11:00 AM and 2:00-6:00 PM; Saturdays 7:30-11:00 AM.
Today, two seniors double majoring in Bible/Theology and Elementary Education begin 12 weeks of student teaching in a Christian school. Miss Anderson and Mrs. Estell: congratulations on reaching this capstone of your studies! We know you will be a blessing to your students and host teachers.
For these senior class officers, the final year at ABC is well underway. Pray that the Class of 2021 stays focused and teachable, and that God directs their steps after graduation.
L to R: sponsor Mr. Cale, secretary Sarah Palelis, vice president Jeremiah Bloom, student life rep Kenyon Meece, president Ben Lewis, treasurer Hannah Pennington.
Ready for some volleyball? The Lady Warriors open at home on a newly renovated gym floor this Saturday.
September 3, 2020
by Jordan Steiner
A new semester brings yet another season for the Appalachian Bible College Lady Warriors volleyball team. The fall 2020 season has been underway over 3 weeks as the Lady Warriors arrived on campus on August 10th to kick off preseason training. Head Coach Kristen Cale returns for her 7th season at the helm since taking over the program in 2013. The squad sees 5 returning players from last year's team and welcomes in 4 new players.
Returning to the team are seniors Sarah Palelis (middle hitter) and Brittanie Hames (libero), junior Michaela Patrick (defensive specialist), and sophomores Nicole Bouchoc (outside hitter) and Grace Miller (middle hitter).
New to the team are sophomores Albina Poss (right side hitter) and Anna Poet (outside hitter), as well as freshmen Mallory Meece (setter) and Eileen Snowden (defensive specialist).
There are holes to be filled as the Warriors volleyball team suffered the loss of several key players from last year's team including Kayla Krewson, Abby Lieb, Jordan Barr, Bree Fullerton, and Grace Weaver. Coach Cale will be looking for the returning players to step into the roles that were vacated due to graduation, and will especially be relying on the experience of team captains Sarah Palelis and Brittanie Hames. Hitters Nicole Bouchoc and Grace Miller will play a large role as well joining Palelis as the returners on the front line. With the added boost of newcomers Albina Poss and Anna Poet too, the Lady Warriors look to provide a dynamic scoring attack on the front lines. Joining Hames on the back line will be Michaela Patrick and Eileen Snowden to help fortify the defensive back end and keep the court clear of opponent’s shots. Freshman Mallory Meece will be moving into the setter position on the court following in the footsteps of older sister and ABC alumna Maddy Meece who played the position of setter for 4 years (2015-2019) during her volleyball career as a Lady Warrior.
Carrying a smaller squad than previous years, the Lady Warriors have been no stranger to adjusting and adapting to different challenges that have met them within the previous weeks. With renovations underway in Gilmore Gymnasium, the Lady Warriors were unable to use the facility on campus for preseason training and were relocated for the short daily commute to the Maxwell Hill Baptist Church gymnasium, which was generously offered for use.
This has been one of the many obstacles that have had to be overcome in order to play the 2020 season. Due to the restrictions and cancellations brought by the global pandemic Covid-19, the Lady Warriors face a shorter, tougher schedule littered with larger schools and stiff competition. This year's squad also has to face the different challenges brought on by regulations and restrictions from Covid-19 as protocols have been put in place that will provide a different look to the season.
This has been a reminder of the reason why Appalachian Bible College Athletics exist which is the purpose of ultimately glorifying our God and Savior Jesus Christ through actions and attitudes shown on and off the court. Even through the face of adversity early in the season the Lady Warriors have shown perseverance and a desire to continue the season to play for the glory of God. Continual hard work and dedication is being put in each day by every member of the team in preparation for the season opener this Saturday (9/5) against the visiting Grace Christian University Tigers as they make the long trip down from Grand Rapids, Michigan.
The Saturday will consist of a double header between the two squads with the first game starting at 10 am ET and the second following closely at noon ET.