Bethel Connections & History

What year did we transition from Sumter Street to Woodrow Street?

• 1993

• 1994

• 1995

• 1996

Answer explanation

Prior to moving, Historic Bethel was located at 1528 Sumter Street, Columbia.

Who was the Architect who designed Bethel AME Church, Sumter Street?

• John Anderson Lankford

• Frank Lloyd Wright

• Phillip Johnson

• George Mason

What year was the Bethel Learning Center opened and who was the first enrolled student?

• 1993, DeAira Quzack

• 1995, David Brailsford

• 1995, Ronnie Brailsford Jr.

• 1993, Jeffery Lewis

Answer explanation

His mom, Supervisor Rev. Carolyn Brailsford, directed the famous community choir, Cabrailsong, that was housed at Bethel AME Church. She was also a First Lady of Bethel, married to Bishop Dr. Ronnie Elijah Brailsford Sr.

Who was a staunch advocate for civil rights and led many marches and sit ins in Columbia and Charleston; was twice president of Allen University; and was the longest serving pastor in the history of Mother Emmanuel AME Church in Charleston SC?

• Rev. Dr. Benjamin James Glover

• Bishop John Hurst Adams

• Elder Willie J. Nelson

• Bishop Richard Allen

Answer explanation

DYK: Sister Oveta Glover was among a group of eleven African American students who integrated the public schools of Charleston in 1963.

How many pastors has Bethel had in the past 70 years?

• 7

• 5

• 3

• 9

Answer explanation

Richburg, Brailsford Sr., Holmes Sr. were the pastors who led Bethel over the past 70 years. Overall, Bethel has had 34 pastors.

What family last name appears the most on Bethel’s membership roster?

• White: 14 Members

• Chambers: 10 Members

• Jackson: 6 Members

• McKie: 8 Members

Answer explanation

The first name Betty/Bettie appears on the most on Bethel's membership roster.

Who has been a member of Bethel over 50 years, served as a Trustee over 40 years, served as Pro Tem for the Board of Trustees for almost 25 years and currently serves as Chair Pro Tem Emeritus of the Trustee Board?

• Bro. Warnell Rhett

• Bro. Daryl McKie

• Bro. Frank Mitchell

• Bro. James Jackson, Sr.

What is the third line of the second stanza of Pastor Richburg’s favorite hymn, "It Is Well"?

• Was it for sins that I had done ,He groaned upon the tree?

• That Christ has regarded my helpless estate.

• Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come.

• Where dost Thou dear Shepard resort with Thy sheep.

Answer explanation

Rev. Weathers favorite hymn is "I Am Redeemed" and he was apart of a Gospel singing group, The Singing Cavillers.

What is the name of the church that occupied 819 Woodrow Street before Bethel?

• BibleWay Church of Atlas Road

• Shandon Methodist Church

• Shandon Baptist Church

• First Presbyterian Church

Answer explanation

Did you know a church grew out of Bethel? The name of this church is Sidney Park CME Church, located on 1114 Blanding Street.

According to the church’s membership roster, who is the oldest member of Bethel?

• Sister Judge Mildred Weathers McDuffie

• Sister Floria Wilson

• Sister Elise Martin

Answer explanation

Sister Elise Martin. She is 105 years young.