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CREW is an acronym for Church Repair and Engineering Workforce and is a subgroup of the property committee. These two groups work closely together in order to maintain the building and grounds as well as oversee special projects.
The CREW meets for a minimum of three to four hours as a group once a month in order to make repairs as well as complete special projects. Individuals in the group also perform needed tasks on their own time such as lawn care, plumbing and electrical, heating and air conditioning basic maintenance as well as carpentry repairs and modifications. If some jobs require a special skill we find companies or individuals that are willing to work with us not only to save Bethel money but to get the job done properly.
It's a group that is made up mostly of retirees of all skill levels and we have fun at what we do, but it must be made clear that we come to work, and many times go home tired and dirty. |
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The Bethel church family is pleased to offer our facilities for both church and community group events. Already scheduled events are located on our calendar page. This Building Use policy describes the guidelines for room use.
To request a room, please contact our church secretary, Debbie Mullinax Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at 703-368-3943.
Here is our floor plan for your use when discussing your room request with Debbie and here is the Building Use Request form you will need to fill out to book a room.
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Bethel's cemetery named Machpelah is located off of Buckhall Road. This land was donated in 1901 by the Suffary Whitmer family to be used for burials of Bethel members and others upon request. Upon request of local funeral homes, Bethel has approved the burial of indigents or burials in hardship situations. Sites are not for sale but donations for maintenance expenses, mowing, fence repair, headstone re-setting, etc., are encouraged. The cemetery was consecrated in 1901. Request for burial requires approval of the senior pastor. The only charge to the family is for the opening of the grave site and for the cost of any permanent marker. Since the donation of the land to Bethel, Bethel has not only buried member families and relatives but has also buried indigents who have found a place of rest in this "place of peace".
The name Machpelah is found in the 23rd, 49th and 50th chapters of Genesis. When Abraham’s wife, Sarah, died in the land of Canaan, he needed a place to bury her. Abraham purchased the cave of Machpelah (in the land of Canaan) from Ephron of the Hittites as the burial ground for Sarah and for his family plot, thereby establishing legal residence in Canaan. Later Joseph buried his father Israel (Jacob) there, also.
Many Bethel families have been buried at Machpelah. Our Boy Scout troop cleans the fence lines about twice a year and mows as necessary and our property team oversees needed repair. Currently there is a chain link fence surrounding the property and in November of 2008 a marker indicating the name of the cemetery was donated and dedicated. This marker was given by members of the Phillip Stauffer family, many of whom are buried at Machpelah.
My work with Bethel's cemetery records began about 10 years ago and consists of keeping the cemetery records current, assisting families find their relatives’ graves, and helping families who wish to have a family member buried at Machpelah through this process.
Contact: Connie Houtz |
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