Spiritual Emphasis at Penn View
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Spiritual Life

A high premium is placed on the spiritual life of the student. At Penn View Bible Institute we are convinced that the kind of relationship with the Lord that truly meets human needs is realized neither automatically nor fortuitously. Therefore, the spiritual life must be cultivated. Earnest Christians have learned that the most effective way of doing this is by utilizing the means of grace¾ personal Bible study, prayer, and attendance at public worship. The prospective student should plan to institute, if he has not already done so, a time for daily devotions. Ideally, the time should be the same each day in order to promote a consistent Christian life. Many have found that the early morning, prior to beginning the day's activities, is the best.

Musical Groups

Chapel Choir - The Chapel Choir is composed of members selected by the music faculty through audition. The Chapel Choir travels throughout the year in school representation. In addition, the Choir tours at Christmas and Easter. Anyone anticipating membership in the Chapel Choir should be prepared to participate in all the scheduled activities.

Praise Singers, Heritage, and Proclaim - These groups perform during the school year at functions both on and off campus. They also travel during the summer in school representation. Members are selected by the music faculty through audition.

Vocal Ensembles - In addition to the official representative groups, other small singing groups are organized from time to time on the basis of demand and availability of students. Participation in one of these groups may provide experience for participation in one of the official representative groups.

Instrumental Ensemble - The Instrumental Ensemble (usually brass instruments) is elected from the band, and performs at both on-and-off-campus activities.

Concert Band - A combination of musicians from various majors, the concert band performs at the major school functions and concerts as well as in area churches. The members are accepted at the discretion of the band director. The repertoire is designed as a learning experience for the performers as well as the appreciation of the audience.

Churches

A number of conservative holiness churches are located within a 60-minute drive: