BETHANY METHODIST CHURCH, HAMPTON
Bethany Sunday Message can be seen here and on Facebook and Youtube at 10:30am every Sunday Morning.
Church Service: 8:15am & 10:30am
Sunday School: 9:15am
1509 Todd's Lane, Hampton VA 23666
Office Hours: Monday -Friday
Administrative Assistant Office hours are:
Monday; 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday; 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday - Friday - 8:30 - 1:00 p.m.
Holidays - Closed
Phone is 757-826-2493
E-mail: BethanyMC.Hampton@gmail.com
Bethany’s website: www.https://www.bethanymethodistchurchhampton.org/
Bethany’s Face Book page: https://www.facebook.com/bethanymchampton
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Meet Our Staff
Jeffery Lee Cannon
Born in Great Lakes, Illinois, October 2, 1955. Raised in a Navy family and Raised mostly in Michigan. Attended High school in the Tidewater, Va. area. Graduate of Denbigh High School. Attended College of William and Mary. Graduate of Oklahoma City University 1978 with B.S. in Psychology. Jeff is also a graduate of Eastern Mennonite Theological Seminary with a M.Div.. He is a Member of the National Honor Society in Psychology "78"; Recognized as an Outstanding Young Men of America by Jaycees "81"; He was recognized as a Scholar Leader for Oklahoma by the State Regents in "1978". Mr. Cannon was a staff member of Youth for Christ for 18 years, serving in virtually every area of ministry including state director for Virginia in 1985 and the National Board in 1990. Jeff's last appointment before Bethany UMC was as the pastor of Tabernacle United Methodist Church in Poquoson, Va.. Mr. Cannon lives in Hampton, Va with his wife Karen.
Jeff feels that his major achievement in life so far was being Captain of the Safety Patrol in sixth grade.
Jeff was an avid runner, competing in biathalons and marathons until a mountain climbing accident in 1990 where he fell nearly 120 feet ended his running career and nearly his life. Jeff walks with a distinct limp as a result of the 5 major operations to re-attach his left foot to his leg, despite this limitation Jeff still actively bikes, walks for recreation.
Carl Olson, Director of Music
Carl Olson learned of his interest in music at age 8, and went on to study piano with several teachers, and now teaches music to students himself. Carl enjoys performing in a variety of settings, and loves to use his spiritual gift of music in praise and worship, where the Holy Spirit often moves within us.
Elizabeth Linthicum, Youth Coordinator
Elizabeth Linthicum, our new Youth Director is a lifelong member of Bethany. Her “day job” is Program Coordinator for Hampton School Age Programs and she has been working with children of all ages since 1988. She hopes to bring our youth closer in their walk with Jesus and shine a light for them to follow. She's married to Jody Linthicum and they have 2 daughters, Sarah, a Senior at ODU and Lily a Freshman at Poquoson High School. They have a dog named Oliver Butch and a cat named Independence Peach Bottom.
Kelly Cannon, Nursery Worker
I find it a real blessing to work with each and every “little one” that comes through our doors at Bethany UMC. I always enjoy helping, loving, and sharing with every parent and child – that is my ministry.