The AME Church, Bethel History and Connections

I’m a soloist with Bethel’s Sanctuary choir and I lead the song that contains these words: For all He's done for me, Redeemed and set me free, And because, just because He's God“. Who am I?

• Shanacqua “Peaches” Fant

• LaVerne Jackson

• Ruby Drayton

• Crystal Tolbert

I’m a soloist with Bethel’s Sanctuary choir and I lead the song, “God’s Grace”. Who am I?

• Curtis Coles

• Central McFadden

• Kenneth Dubois

• Warnell Rhett

How many Reverends make up Bethel’s ministerial team, including the Pastor?

• 4

• 8

• 12

• 16

Answer explanation

Rev. Caesar Richburg, Rev. Cole Weathers, Rev. Betty Wannamaker, Rev. Norman Duckett, Rev. Nicholas Chambers, Rev. Mary Frances Wilson, Rev. Robert Cleckley, and Rev. Franklin Ferguson.

Complete the following from the “Call to Worship”:

Those that be planted in____________ shall flourish in ___________________.

• garden of the Almighty-- the fields of plenty.

• good soil-- good harvest.

• in the house of the Lord-- the courts of our God.

• the secret place-- front of all of man.

How many Cocklin brothers are there?

• 4

• 6

• 8

• 12

Answer explanation

There are four brothers: Al III, Noah, Jaylen and Daniel

My mother’s name is Annie Mae. I have 3 siblings and I proposed to my wife at an I-HOP restaurant. Who am I?

• Rev. Robert Cleckley

• Rev. Nicholas Chambers

• Rev. Norman Duckett

• Bishop Ronnie Elijah Brailsford

Fill in the blank: Bethel’s theme is Real People, Real ______, Real Relationships.

• Praise

• Love

• Worship

• Teachings

Who's Maa Moe lived in Sumter and would visit the graveyard after Sunday services to collect coins for a Sunday snack?

• Rev. Dr. Caesar Richburg

• Rev. Cole Weathers

• Rev. Mary Frances Wilson

• Rev. Betty Wannamaker

What church grew out of Bethel AME Church (because the congregation split)? Where is this church located?

• Life Living Ministries, 6708 Two Notch Road

• Sidney Park CME Church, 1114 Blanding Street

• Turner Memorial, 1122 Monticello Street

• Reid Chapel, 704 Gabriel Street

How many years did Rev. Dr. J. Arthur Holmes pastor Bethel AME?

• 43 years

• 33 years

• 23 years

• 13 years