Team

Working Together
President Metryx “Meechy” McCarty
President

I am a former drug dealer and gang affiliate who in rehab gave
his life to Christ. He has worked with at-risk youth for over 15 years and has been working with food ministries for just as long. A Bite of Grace is his passion to not just give back but become a supporter of Veterans, Law Enforcement, Military, 1 st Responders, and help other community organizations in the Pacific North West.

Beth McCarty
Secretary/Treasurer

Beth McCarty is a manager in a senior facility taking of the elderly. In their
previous Church Beth was the secretary, personal assistant to the head pastor Jerry Thurston of Shiloh Fellowship Church and scheduled all other ministries that were hosted in their building.

Ernie Albers
1st Board Member

Ernie Albers is an engineer and entrepreneur running two businesses and being on two other non-profit boards. Ernie and his wife Lavonne have a heart of hospitality and giving to the community and helping where ever they can.

Katie Allen
2nd Board Member

Katie Allen is our massage therapist who has had a passion for giving and helping people who have physical trauma and who have Autistic kids. She uses her skills and experience to bring relief and comfort to everyone she encounters.

Ben Straup
3rd Board Member

Ben Straup is one of the head pastors of Bethesda Community Church. His heart is not just to reach out into the community, but he and his wife Tisha want to bring the presence of God back into all areas of the community.