Ralph was born on July 22, 1960 in Derby, CT. He has one younger sister. Sandra was born on December 19, 1964 in Simcoe, Ontario Canada. Sandra is third of four children having one older sister , one older brother and one younger brother.
Ralph and Sandra met by chance, at a local establishment, started dating and were married on July 3, 1982. Sandra says they were lost, but God saved them after marriage. They have five children, two boys and three girls. The older son is engaged to wed in April.
Ralph is Maintenance Supervisor for The Charlton County Board of Education. His hobbies are hunting and fishing. His favorite scripture is Romans 8:28. Ralph's advice to others: "Live everyday as if the Lord is coming that day." Ralph say Zack Sizemore had the greatest influence on his life. Through Zack he learned that you can enjoy your salvation and worshiping can be exciting.
Sandra says she is a Titus 2, home keeper. Her hobbies are sewing, quilting, canning, soap making, crafting, cooking and cake decorating. Her favorite scripture is Psalms 113:9. Sandra's advice to others: "Keep your focus on God, not on people or problems. Always speak the truth, even if your voice is shaking." Sandra says; Although God has used people to show me certain things, the biggest influence in my life has always been the pure word of God, because man can be wrong, but God never is."
The Bartram family have an active part in the ministry of Buford Grove. Four of the children sing in the choir, they sing solo and group specials also play the piano.
