Pendleton Free Methodist Church
Pendleton, Oregon
Quizzed 1986-1989
Inducted 2019
Bio
Anne Bartlett lives in Moses Lake, Washington, and is the current West Coast Regional Director for FMBQ, along with her husband, Jon. She has two sons, Tim and Joe, who are attending Seattle Pacific University.
Questions & Answers
What were the highlights of your quizzing years?
Some highlights of my quizzing years include attending my first Nationals as a Senior Teen Rookie, traveling for the monthly quizzes, making friends at all the quizzes, and making fun of some of the intimidation tactics some teams used. My first Nationals sold me on Bible Quizzing. After that I put in a lot more effort and was determined to go each year that I could and compete well.
Did you or your team win any championships? If so, what and when?
We did not win any championships but did place 3rd at SPU in 1989.
What was your favorite scripture? Why?
I Corinthians 10:13
“No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”
How did quizzing affect you as a teen?
As a teen quizzing was great for me. It helped me make friends in the new town we had just moved into. It was a great way for me to get into the word and memorize. My Dad had already had us memorizing Scripture to earn different things such as camp, ear piercings, etc., so this activity really fed into a seed that had already been planted. And I have to say I love a good competition.
What difference has quizzing made in your life to this day?
I believe the difference quizzing has made in my life is to be more biblically literate than I may have ever been without quizzing.
What ministries are you currently doing? How are you presently active in serving the Lord?
At our local church I serve as the financial secretary and am involved in a prayer team for the Pastor Search Committee since we are in the process of looking for a new pastor. At work, I have met with a friend and co-worker for a Bible study about once a week for the last two years.