I began attending Bethlehem shortly after my daughter, Vanessa, was born in 1979 and joined officially in 1986.  I began working in the office in 1998, when my youngest daughter, Anneva was 8 and Ryan Eikenbary-Barber was Bethlehem’s Youth Pastor.  I was born in Washington, D.C. and have lived in Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Cleveland and Philadelphia.  Of the list, Minneapolis is my city of choice! For a short time, I was a United flight attendant until I was required to resign at marriage. Subsequently, I worked for Metromedia, U.S. (outdoor advertising, corporate office) and Safeguard Industries, International (manufacturing and business systems, corporate office). I have an A.A. in Business Administration and remain a few credits short of my B.A.  I have two grandchildren, Graham and Margot, who attend Bethlehem.