Arlene Slade, Secretary Arlene began working at Bethany September 2006. Arlene has worked in administration and Bookkeeping for many years. She is a member of the Bethany Senior Choir. Arlene is married to Wayne and they have two children; Ceanne and Courtney. If you need to reach Arlene, you can reach at 596-6754 Tuesday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Leslie Forward, B.A. (Ed), Dipl. School Resources, Organist and Senior/Youth Choir Director Leslie has been an active member of Bethany for many years. She serves on the Worship and Sacrament Committee. She joined the staff in 2004 and has been very active with directing the choir and organizing special music services. Along with a great love of music and people, Leslie brings her experience as a retired teacher. Leslie is married to Bruce and they have two sons: Brad (Lynn)and Jamie. Their grandchildren, Mark, Noah and Spencer, are a source of much love and commitment. Beverly Matthews, B.A., B. Ed, M. Div, Minister for Youth and Young Adult Programming and Christian Development 'Rev. Bev, ' as she is affectionately known, joined Bethany United Church in 2002. She brings a wealth of experience and training to youth ministry and Christian development. As a trained teacher as well as a clergy, she bring much energy to ministry with youth. Having served as clergy with Epworth, Whitbourne, Nipper's Hr., Herring Neck and Carmanville Pastoral Charges, she also brings experience on many of the facets of ministry. Besides a deep passion for the spiritual care of youth, she also loves painting and reading. Beverly and her husband have four young children: Austin, Adam, Stephanie and Andrew. If you are wishing info on Church Chums, Explorers, Beginner Choir, Confirmation, Songbirds, Sunday School, Advent Camp or other youth activities, then please contact her by phoning 596-6137 (Fax:0336). Stephen Matthews, B.A., Dipl. Law Enforcement, B.A., M. Div, Minister for Worship, Pastoral Care and Administration Better known by the congregation as 'Rev. Stephen', much of his work involves working with others in providing for the church's worship and pastoral care. Stephen served on the Baie Verte, Herring Neck and Labrador City Pastoral Charges before arriving in Carbonear in 2002. Stephen is very active in the community and larger church. With a deep passion for learning through reading and listening, Stephen believes that such passion and openness for learning must be present when we engage in bible study and when we listen to God's spirit that comes to us again and again to correct us and lead us in the ongoing ministry began and being fulfilled by Jesus Christ. Stephen also leads in the Tuesday Morning Bible Study. In January 2006, the bible study group began study of 1 Corinthians after having studied Romans and Revelation before. A great gift from God has been Beverly, his spouse and their four children: Andrew, Stephanie, Adam, and Austin. You may contact Stephen by phoning 596-6762. Wayne Parsons, Caretaker and Cemetery Care Wayne is an active member in the Men's Club and has been in the position of caretaker for nine years.  Besides his normal duties of insuring that the church is extremely well cleaned and prepared for worship services and the various groups that utilize our church building, he also operates the church sound system. Wayne is an integral member of our dedicated staff. Wayne is married to Hazel and they have one daughter, Dawn, who is a delight in their life.