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Bethel Memorial Baptist Church

Statement of Faith

We believe that the Bible, composed of the Old and New Testament, is inspired by God and is the supreme and final authority in faith and life.

We believe in the supernatural as the vital element in the revelation and operation of the Christian faith.

We believe in one God eternally existing in Three Persons – Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

We believe that Jesus Christ was begotten of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary, that He is true God and true man, and that He is the only Mediator between God and man.

We believe in the literal, physical death of Jesus Christ, “and He, Himself, is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the whole world” (1 John 2:2), in the resurrection of His body, in His ascension into heaven, in His personal visible and premillenial return to earth. We further believe that salvation is received only through personal faith in His shed blood.

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Our History

In the year 1924, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Craig, of Philadelphia, moved with their family to Palmer Township, Easton PA. One Sunday morning, as Mrs. Craig and her two children were on their way to Sunday School, a little girl came up to her and said, “Will you take me to Sunday School, too?” Mrs. Craig answered, “Dear, we’ll miss the trolley car now, but you get ready next Sunday and I’ll take you.” The next Sunday, Mrs. Annie Craig took the girl with her on the trolley. As the weeks passed, other children joined them until between thirty and forty children went with her to the Second Methodist Church of Easton, PA. Mr. Harvey Mack became interested in the group and for a while he and other members of the church came out and took the children in their cars. Then, a trolley car was hired to wait for the children; this continued for three years.

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Our Pastor

Pastor Brent Robinson was born in Williamsport, PA, in 1962. His family attended a small Protestant church, but it was through a neighborhood Bible Club at the age of five that he was challenged to personally trust in Christ as Savior. During his Junior High years, he wanted to know for certain that Jesus was his Savior. His church did not emphasize the need for a personal response to Christ, but the Bible Club camp he attended was clear: each person must admit their sin, believe Christ died and rose again for their sin, and then pray to receive Christ as personal Savior. He sat alone in his living room that summer afternoon with his Bible and prayed, “Lord, help me to be sure right now through Your Word that I am going to heaven. If I can’t be sure, I will call the 700 club number from the TV and get some help.” He did not want to call that number, so he opened his Bible and came to Ephesians 2:8,9. He recognized once again that the gracious gift of salvation was received by faith; his works had nothing do to with it. He knew he believed it, and from that point on he would not doubt that he had received this precious gift.

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Our Elders

Pastor Brent, Senior Pastor

Senior Pastor/Elder

Born in Williamsport, PA, in 1962. His family attended a small Protestant church, but it was through a neighborhood Bible Club at the age of five that he was challenged to personally trust in Christ as Savior. During his Junior High years, he wanted to know for certain that Jesus was his Savior. His church did not emphasize the need for a personal response to Christ, but the Bible Club camp he attended was clear: each person must admit their sin, believe Christ died and rose again for their sin, and then pray to receive Christ as personal Savior.

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Dayo Adedoyin

Elder Chairman/Fellowship

Their journey to Easton (Palmer township), PA, started in Nigeria where Dayo was born into a Christian and loving family. His parents brought him up with an understanding of who God is and the importance of having a relationship with Him. This has developed into a personal and growing faith in God. Dayo and his wife moved to the US over 30 years ago and after residing in several other places and regions in the US, they moved to Western NJ in 2003. After visiting several churches in NJ and neighboring PA, they settled down in Bethel Memorial Baptist Church (BMBC) which has been their church home since then. Dayo lives in Lopatcong, NJ, with his wife and daughter. BMBC family has been their family away from home (still sounds strange to call a place you have not lived in for more than 30 years “home”, but we all cherish our heritage and background). It has been a joy and privilege to have opportunities, not just to worship as part of the BMBC family, but to serve the Lord through BMBC in various ministries, capacities, and positions, including in leadership. We thank God that He has found us worthy to be workmen and women in His vineyard here at Easton and to be part of a congregation supporting the wider work of spreading the gospel and developing disciple-makers around the world. May He find us faithful to our calling.

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Scott Heim

Elder/Secretary/Missions

Scott grew up in a small farm community in central Pennsylvania. Church, family and work were a central part of his life. He came to the realization in elementary school that his relationship with God was influenced by his family, but it was a personal decision he had to make and his parent's faith would not be enough to ensure him eternal life. He remembered making his decision publicly at a church service. Jesus Christ gave him eternal life then and since then he has never doubted the decision he made.

Nick Cornelius

Elder

Nick was born in Easton, PA and is the oldest of 3 boys. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and savior as a child while attending Bethlehem Christian School. He then graduated from Easton High School and received a degree of Associate in Science in Computer Information Systems from Northampton Community College. In his youth he participated in wrestling and attended weekly youth group meetings. Nick also enjoys singing which led him to join the Praise team at Bethel. He and his wife Jackie strive to build their family life with Jesus Christ as the center piece as they raise their children and seek to continue to grow in Christ.

Mark Campbell

Elder

Born in Easton, PA in 1959, Mark has attended Bethel Memorial Baptist Church since his birth. He has been a member since around the age of 14. Mark has served on the Board of Trustees, taught Sunday School, and has been a member of the Board of Elders (previously Deacons) a number of times throughout the years. Mark graduated from Wilson Area High School and furthered his education at the Williamsport Community College and graduated with an associates degree in the Graphic Arts. Mark was employed in the printing industry for over 30 years. Since leaving the field of printing, he has been self employed, worked part time for WJCS and is currently employed at WFMZ-TV. Mark also has been involved in the Music ministry for many, many years and currently enjoys playing trumpet with the Praise and Worship team. Mark has two grown daughters a Son-in-law and two grand daughters.

Dave Sullivan

Elder

Dave's journey began in the late forties, born into the family of an Irish cop in Philadelphia, PA. He grew up in South Jersey an hour from the Jersey Shore and has been a Philadelphia sports fan all of his life. He found Christ as a sophomore at Glassboro State College, and it has been an exciting journey with HIM ever since.

Dave earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Secondary Education Mathematics from Glassboro State College (now Rowan University), a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Education from Florida Bible College as well as a Master of Science in Family Counseling from Philadelphia Biblical University (now Cairn University). Dave holds a New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education Mathematics and a Certificate in Cross Cultural Communications from New Tribes Mission.

He and his wife, Kathie, enjoyed following the Lord wherever HE has led them. They spent 10 years in Thailand with New Tribes Mission and raised their children on the mission field. Dave pastored two churches, did youth work, and also taught high school for 34 years. The Lord has been faithful to them and continues to teach them each day just how wonderful He is to His children.

Our Deacons

Sam Bodder

Deacon

Sam Bodder was born and raised in Freemansburg, PA. Sam graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY. Upon graduation, he received a commission as Ensign United States Naval Reserve and was licensed by the United States Coast Guard as an Engineering Officer. Sam sailed for five years to the Far East on the United States Line Ships. Upon leaving the Sea, he was employed by Ingersoll Rand Company in Phillipsburg, NJ for 35 years as Superintendent of the Powerhouse and the Plant’s Environmental Coordinator.