Profiles Archive - Bethel Memorial Baptist

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Dave Sullivan

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.

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Mark Campbell

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.

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Nick Cornelius

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.

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Nathaniel Hanni

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Hollie Mannon

Hollie was born in Somerville, New Jersey. She is the oldest of three girls. She graduated from high school and after a short time in Nursing school went on the become a dental assistant. She met her husband Bruce and they were married in 1977. They both came to the Lord in March of 1987. They have three grown and married children and 5 grandchildren. Hollie has been serving as a Sunday school teacher for many years!

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Bruce Mannon

Bruce Mannon was born in Somerville, NJ. He was the youngest of 6 children, and raised in Flemington, NJ. by a loving and caring mom. His father passed when Bruce was just 8 years old. Graduating college with a BA. In fine arts in 1973, he found work in the arts hard to come by, and therefore devoted himself instead to the sales & service industry. As he built his sales career and business, Bruce realized the value and importance of delivering impeccable service. Through evangelism explosion, Bruce realized his need for a savior, having lived his life to that point, thinking he was “good enough (Eph. 2:8-9). Married to his wife, Hollie in 1977, together they raised 3 beautiful children, and are the proud grandparents of 5. Having been a member of Bethel Memorial Baptist Church since 2009, Bruce joyfully serves on Bethel’s music ministry, whether it be a mixed chorus, men’s chorus (Victory Voices), or Bethel’s praise team.

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Assistant Pastor/Youth, CE, Matthew Morris

Pastor Matthew Morris was born in Crozet, VA, in 1999. In 2013, Matthew moved to Puyallup WA with his family. Matthew gave his life to Christ in 2016 at New Hope Youth after going through bullying as well as medical issues. In November of 2016, Matthew and his family moved to Bakersfield CA where he eventually graduated from Frontier High School in 2018. Matthew was accepted into Liberty University and attended with a focus in physical therapy until he received his calling for Youth Ministry. During his first semester at Liberty, he strived after the Lord and during that time, the Lord began to change his heart to have a passion for the youth, a desire to disciple the youth, and to share the Gospel to a generation of students that have never heard the name of Jesus before. Matthew changed his degree to Youth Ministry in late 2018. Matthew worked at various camp ministries and internships during the time at Liberty University. Some of these opportunities include; SummerShine Ministries, Truett Conference Center and Camp, and even a children’s ministry intern at Second Baptist Church of Houston Texas. In December of 2021, Matthew received his Bachelor’s degree from Liberty University specializing in Youth Ministry. During his time at Liberty, he met Alethea Brown. They started dating in August of 2019 and got married on February 12th, 2022. Alethea specializes in Forensic Science which she obtained at Liberty University. On March 1st, 2022, Matthew began working at Bethel Memorial Baptist Church as the new Assistant Pastor of Youth and Christian Education. As for Hobbies, Matthew enjoys working out at the gym, eating food, and even going bowling on occasion. Matthew is even a huge movie/TV person.

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Michelle Parent, Secretary

Michelle was raised in Wilson Boro, PA in the house her parents still live in today. Her parents Mike and Flo Flory have attended Bethel for many years. She has one brother who lives with his family in Forth Worth, Texas. Michelle gave her life to Christ on a camping trip down south during a youth church service when she was 8 years old. Then she rededicated herself when she was 13 at a Christian camp in Harrisburg.

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Bill Weaver

Bill Weaver was born at Wagner Farms in Palmer Township and spent his early years living on various farms where his father worked. Bill moved with his family to Wilson Boro after the war and later graduated from Wilson Area School District. At 16 years of age he started working at Trans-0-Gram and for the next 20 years, he held his position as custodian. He went on to work for local companies which included Baker Chemical, Laneco, and finally Met-Ed until retirement. His whole working career Bill was a professional custodian.

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Helen Tielmann

Helen was born to missionary parents in southern Colombia, South America. She realized her need for a Savior while very young and made a decision to follow and serve Him all of her life. Helen was homeschooled, then came to the US for high school, graduated from the Latin American Institute, NYC, and a three-year evening Bible School program. She married her husband, James Tielmann in 1958 and both went to serve in Colombia as missionaries under Christian Missions in Many Lands for 20 years.

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