Sermons 2026
If I'm coming to church on a 1st Sunday, who is most likely to be speaking?
Lawrence Nicholson
"God helps those who help themselves"
NOT, however, Psalm 46:1 KJV says [1] God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.
Which Month is Rest Month Every Year at Bethany?
August
What was the day and date for our last Fellowship Day?
Saturday, August 22, 2026
How many Elders and Deacons Do We have?
6 each
In January we started off by trying to answer what question?
Who are We?
"Don’t wear clothes of mixed fabrics, wool and linen together."
BIBLE: Deu.22.11.MSG
What's the big event in rest month for us as a church?
Fellowship Day
What is the full name (first & last) of the church member that has kept many members physically sustained at our Fellowship Days over the years?
Eileen Wilson
Which elder recently restarted face to face bible study? Which month?
Dean Burrowes, February 2026
In February, we had a month-long series. Who was the speaker and what was the topic?
Paul Hemmings: Building Discipleship Culture
“Let all who are simple come to my house!” To those who have no sense she says,
BIBLE: Proverbs 9:16 NIV
Grace sang a worship song before Uncle Eaton preached recently. "Rest" is in the lyrics. Sing the line.
Song: Still Line: "Find rest my soul, in Christ alone"
In the last 5 years we've gone to one of the places twice. What is the name of it and what were the years?
Ocho Rios Bay Beach, St. Ann: 2023 & 2024
Want fruits? One of them grows it, the other is going to be cutting it up and sharing on any given Sunday. Which Elder does what?
Hermon grows it, Lawrence will be sharing up
What was the general topic for March 2026? And who were the two main speakers?
"Tuff Questions I Must Answer", Lawrence Nicholson and Eaton Facey
"Money is the root of all evil"
NOT: 1 Timothy 6:10 KJV [10] For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
Matthew 11vs28: Finish the Verse: "Come unto me, all ye that labour ___________"
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
We went to two places on the same stretch between this and last year. What are their names on the flyers and what was the total contribution expected for adults taking the bus last year vs this year (entrance fee included)?
Calby's Hidden Beauty River (2025) and Thatch Hill River Park (2026). $2500 (2026) $2000 (2025)
There are four Deacons with named ministries on the church website. Give their full names and the respective ministries.
Franklyn Wapp: Youth Ministry Leader; Phillip Ashman: Breaking of Bread Leader; Dexter Smith: Music Ministry Leader; Lorado Bowley: Sports Ministry Leader
In April 2026 we looked at our church values. What were the named topics (give at least one) and which three values did we look at April 12th, 19th & 26th?
"Unveiling Our Culture" or "God's Values vs Church Values"; 12th-Selflessness 19th-Relevance, 26th-Obedient
"He who learns but does not think, is lost. He who thinks but does not learn, is in great danger."
NOT: Chinese philosopher Confucius
Which Prophet wanted to die in fear of an evil queen? What did he do after he cried out to God? After he did this who instructed him to do something and what was it?
1. Elijah 2.He slept 3. An angel told him to get up and eat
What is the name of the team who leads with arrangements for the Fellowship Day festivities? How many members are there? Give the full names of each member identifying the leader:
Care & Hospitality Team; 6 members, Members: Joy Nicholson (leader), Kayana Hylton-Smith, Demi-Ann Griffiths-Perry, Enid Bonfield, Carmelita Mullings & Audrey McKenzie
Give Full names of All Elders and their ministries.
Brian Silvera (Administration & Finance and Missions ministries); Dean Burrowes (Facilities & Family wellness ministries); Calvin Williams (Oversight for our sister assembly Antioch in Yallahs, St. Thomas); Hermon Edmondson (Children & Youth and the Evangelism & Missions ministries); Lawrence Nicholson(Prayer & Fasting and Christian Education ministries); Rupert Riley (Care & Hospitality Ministry)