Bethel         
       
United Methodist Church
               "We live, love, grow and serve for God's glory."
16101 Swanson Road, Upper Marlboro, MD  20774  /  Office (301) 627-4515  / Fax (301)   627-3793 / email - bethelum@ verizon.net  





          Pastor:                          Ingrid Wang,
                                       Pastor
                             





Born and raised in Taiwan, established her family
in the US, Pastor Ingrid brings to Bethel a blend of
Eastern and Western culture.  With a Master degree
in Divinity from Wesley Theological Seminary and
thirteen years of experiences in church leadership
and administration, Pastor Ingrid brings gifts of
visioning, preaching, teaching, compassion, and
servant leadership.  She loves children, supports
youth and young adults, and enjoys traveling, skiing,
reading, singing, and dancing.  Come and meet our
Pastor.

                                 
                                    Gwen Freed,
                                      Secretary





Gwen has served as church secretary for United Methodist
Churches for 18 years and is a charter member of the
Professional Association of U M Church Secretaries.  She’s
been with Bethel UMC for the past  10 years and enjoys
the people of this congregation so very much.  Her favorite
hymns are
“Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore” and
“O Sacred Head, Now Wounded.”  A favorite Bible
scripture is Psalm 116.  
“Working for the Church is my
favorite career of over twenty years in the work-place
world."
Staff



                                   
                                          
Sarah Helen Clagett  
                            Music Director




Sarah Helen has served God through Bethel's Music
Ministry since the mid 1970's as choir member, choir
director, and pianist.  Her favorite hymn is
"Victory in
Jesus."
 One of her favorite scripture passages is Psalm
23, as our Shepherd faithfully brings it to life in her own.