Layperson of the Year
2024 Dan and Sharon WilsonÂ
The 2024 Lay Person of the year is a couple! Dan and Sharon Wilson
Sharon’s family moved here in the early 1960’s, they started attending Bethany soon after, and Sharon was baptized here in 1967. Dan and Sharon married in 1983, and have been active members for many years. They have two daughters, Amanda and Michelle (who were also baptized here), and 2 grandchildren, Tanner and Brooke.
Sharon has served as a deacon for many 3-year terms. She’s also been a member of Church Growth, Christian Education and Stewardship Ministries. In 2012, she was the church co-treasurer with Terri Lasley, and then served as our treasurer from 2013- 2017. Sharon is an active member of CWF and has been on different positions of the Executive Board, now serving as their secretary and publicity person. She is also a member of the Membership Ministry and works a lot with Wednesday Night Dinners.
Dan has helped with our yard work for many years. He became a member of the Property Ministry in 2017, and became the chair of that committee last year. He has served as a deacon since 2020, and has also been a big help to the Media Ministry with installing our new microphones, as well as setting up and running our online live-feed services and recordings. Dan has worked so much to keep Bethany’s building and property cared for.
Dan and Sharon are also both members of the Pastoral Relations Committee.
If you ever happen to come to our building any day of the week, you’ll probably find them here working on something that needs repairing! They are such a great team and we are so thankful to have them!
2022 Jessie Swearingen
Jessie joined Bethany Christian Church in 2004. She has been a member of the choir, a member of CWF, a member of the Church board, and this year, Jessie started a support group for caregivers. Jessie's faith and dedication to Bethany are incredible.Â