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THE TRADITION CONTINUES
ANNUAL REPORT • FY 2015

LETTERS FROM LEADERSHIP
Dear Friends of the Tabernacle,
I want to personally thank you for your continued support of the Ocean City Tabernacle during the change in leadership.
I was extremely honored to assume the position as Chairperson of the Board of Trustees in June. Under the
direction of the Board, the Tabernacle has made some incredible accomplishments during 2015 and will continue
to grow by walking with the Lord and His plan for all this organization can become. Without your support many of
the programs listed in this booklet are not possible.
To my predecessor, Todd Chamberlain, I extend my sincere thanks for his devout commitment to the Tabernacle
over the last six years. During his time as Chairperson, he directed the Board through the ownership of the Moorlyn
and the development of the Son Club afterschool program. Todd and his predecessors set a very high standard for
my role and emulated the principles that the Tabernacle was founded upon. By God’s grace and the support from
the Board of Trustees and others, the Tabernacle has been able to continue its positive impact on the community.
The Tabernacle will strive to be a beacon of family centered Christian witness, will continue a strong biblical presence
in Ocean City, and will seek to find new avenues to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
I am excited to see what has been planned for 2016. With your financial support and God’s
guiding hand, the Tabernacle will continue on the path of Christian ministry. I look forward to
joining with you for our 137th season.
May God bless you and all that surround you,
Virginia Weber
Chairperson, Board of Trustees
Dear Friends,
2015 has been quite an amazing year due in no small part to your generous and faithful support of the Tabernacle.
Thank you for all the ways you empowered us to forge ahead in Christian ministry and service to the Ocean City
community.
Following the leadership of board chair Todd Chamberlain and Virginia Weber, we truly lived out our mission to be
a resource for Christian families living in and visiting Ocean City. Here are a few of the year’s highlights.
Our summer services were filled with inspirational speakers like Jonathan Evans, Chaplain for the Dallas Cowboys,
and retired Lieutenant General William “Jerry” Boykin. Sunday night concerts featured renowned musicians like
Sandi Patti, Veritas and The Annie Moses Band. We continued to host some of Ocean City’s favorite events like the
weekly Farmer’s Market, the Miss Ocean City parade and the Street Rods Car Show. In the fall, our Bethany Hamilton
Fundraiser resulted in 33 student sponsorships for our after school program, Son Club. In December, we
served as the distribution point for the Christmas Waves of Caring Toy Drive as well as the Ecumenical Food Drive.
It brings me great joy to see what has been accomplished in 2015 and I look forward to all the
Lord has in store for 2016.
Blessings,
Paula S. Bender

LEADERSHIP BOARD
PRESIDENT/CEO
Paula Bender
Virginia A. Weber, Chairman
John Shirk, Vice Chairman
Midge C. Grunstra, Secretary
Todd Chamberlain, Treasurer
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Robert Hunter
Jane French
Joseph K. Furst
Andrew Halliday
Erik Hostvedt
Mary Anne Kull
Katie Marchese
John Mirenda
Sal Monastero
Andrea L. Bell Paul
Ralph Schiavo
Gena Willard
OC Tabernacle Income
LIFE TRUSTEES
Robert Dahlhausen
E. Guy Elzey, Jr.
Russell Hanscom
Ambassador William J. Hughes
John Kulp
William Luff, Jr.
Dr. Edward Salmon
Dr. Carl Scheetz
Fred Starn
Robert Stiefbold
2015 Income 2015 Expenses
OC Tabernacle Income
OC Tabernacle Expense
OC Tabernacle Expense

2015 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
ARK PRE-SCHOOL
The Ark Pre-School teachers strive to utilize hands on learning experiences and peer to peer
social interactions to support learning and promote student growth. Our goal is to develop
Godly character in the children through prayer, Bible stories and songs. Children are able to put
their knowledge to practice by demonstrating kindness, and concern for others in their everyday
interactions.
This year we worked towards implementing developmentally appropriate practices. The Preschool
made a concentrated effort to expand instructional materials and create learning centers
that provide children with stimulating new educational experiences.
Stefanie Penland, board member of the NJ Association for the Education of Young Children,
NJAEYC, conducted our first professional development training for our teachers. The National
Association for the Education of Young Children is a national organization that sets the standard
for quality early childhood education.
BUILDING AND GROUNDS
Facility improvements and upgrades to our properties include:
550 Wesley Kull Youth
Auditorium HVAC units replaced
Carpet ReplacementCarpets
Replaced, education wing
Windows/Narthex exterior waterproofed
Office Entrance Security Upgrades
IT
The Technology Department reduced the cost of our managed email accounts by an incredible 97% despite the addition
of an office software package. The reduction was achieved by consolidating management of both accounts under one
company and applying non-profit status to our account.
IT upgraded our Wi-Fi system by making it more stable and increasing the network speeds. Guests no longer need to ask
for a Wi-Fi password. We also expanded our electronic check in system to include Sunday School as well as the nursery.
KULL YOUTH CENTER
The Kull Youth Center drew Christian groups travelling from
the north, as far as New Hampshire, and from the south, as far
as Georgia. A new package structure that included deals and
discounts with local businesses was implemented in 2015. By
November, every available night for the summer of 2016 was
booked. The KYC is in the process of reaching its full potential
for revenue and looking for new ways to expand ministry.
WAVES OF CARING
Waves of Caring is a program dedicated to providing
Christmas gifts to families with limited finances. Over
100 bags of toys were assembled and given to local
families out of the Kull Youth Center. The Ecumenical
Council also participated in this event by distributing
gift cards. We were pleased to be able to offer the KYC
for such a worthwhile community event.

2015 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
MOORLYN FAMILY THEATRE
The Moorlyn had an exciting year in 2015! Ticket sales rose 61% compared to 2014 aided,
in part, by increasing our online ticket sales presence by listing with Fandango. Concession
sales also increased by 58% over 2014. We also decreased the software costs by an enormous
85% by switching to a more cost effective company.
Moorlyn Income
Illusionist Joe Holiday sold a record number of tickets to his live weekly show, with the last
three shows averaging 170 in attendance. In July, we celebrated the 50th Anniversary of
comedian Jerry Lewis’s iconic film, Family Jewels. The experience continued into the lobby
Concession Income
where guests were treated to a display of collectors’ items and memorabilia then introduced
to special guests. Our August live event, a throw-back to Vaudeville, featured several
23%
talented impersonators including Abbott and Costello, Jack Benny and Groucho Marx. By
Live performance
nights’ end, all in attendance were left in stitches. Finally, the Moorlyn 4% welcomed gospel
doo-wop singers, Santos in July.
Other
6%
Movie Revenue
67%
2015 Income 2015 Expenses
Moorlyn Income
Moorlyn Expense
Administrative
3%
Live Programs
2%
Concession
4%
Other
6%
Concession Income
23%
Maintenance,
Utilities,Taxes & Fees
32%
Movie Rentals & Fees
36%
Live performance
4%
Movie Revenue
67%
Advertising
5%
Personnel
18%
Moorlyn Expense
Administrative
3%
Live Programs
2%
Concession
4%
SON CLUB
Maintenance,
Utilities,Taxes & Fees
The Moorlyn had 32% an exciting year in 2015! Ticket sales rose 61% compared to 2014 aided,
Movie Rentals & Fees
in The Son Club after school program continues to 36% be a great success and an asset to our
community. Children are offered homework assistance, tutoring, Bible study, life skills classes,
cooking lesson and music lessons without any financial burden to their families. This
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year we expanded our life skills classes to include sewing through a partnership with the
5%
United Methodist Women’s Sewing Personnel Mission. Thanks to your support we were able to provide
10 computers to be utilized by the over 150 children in the program. Eager students
18%
who do not have access to computers are now able to complete their homework during the program.
Our first fund-raising event featuring shark attack survivor Bethany Hamilton proved to be a smashing success! This
sold out evening included dinner, a silent auction, and was capped off by an inspirational message delivered by Bethany
Hamilton to attendees including 10 Son Club students chosen by an essay contest. Proceeds from the event covered the
costs of thirty-four children for one year!

2015 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
The Technology Department reduced the cost of our managed email accounts by an
incredible 97% despite the addition Vacation Bible School (VBS) is a great opportunity for
local as well as vacationing children to learn about Jesus through drama, games, songs and
crafts. This year over 500 children attended VBS with as many as 189 children in one day!
The theme for our July Session was “Everest” and our August session was “Journey off the
Map.” The July session broke our attendance record with over 220 children. Our program is
expanding every year reaching more Son Club children as well as more families that have
no previous connection to the Tabernacle.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Ocean City Tabernacle awards educational scholarships through
the Dana Kull Memorial Fund. Scholarships were awarded to deserving
students enrolled or employed in ministry. In 2015, we distributed
$16,000 to students attending six different colleges and universities
in New Jersey and beyond. These funds go directly to the schools
on behalf of recipients to assist with educational expenses for these
dedicated young men and women. The awards are listed below.
1 - Princeton Theological Seminary $3,000
3 - Princeton Theological Seminary $2,000
1 - Word of Life Bible Institute $2,000
1 - Virginia Tech $1,000
2 - Stockton University $1,000
1 - American University $1,000
1 - Cairn University $1,000
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
The Tabernacle gifts its grounds to the community for a variety of city-sponsored events
and programs throughout the year including the weekly Farmer’s Market, staging for
various parades, pony rides on Family Days, car shows, the Bassett-Hound festivities and
many more. doo-wop singers, Santos in July.
Ocean City School District – The Tabernacle serves as an asset to both the primary
school and high school because of our convenient location between the two
schools. Due to our high elevation, the Tabernacle offers our grounds to primary
school parents and staff for safe, dry parking in times of flooding. Our large facility is
able to accommodate the high school’s yearly AP testing. We are pleased to participate
in the high school’s life skills work study program for the third year in a row.
Police and Fire - We are pleased to provide the yearly training space for both our
local police and fire departments. This year, we initiated a new partnership with the
police department and enlisted their expertise in refining our safety procedures
for our children’s programs as well as Sunday services. Their input proved to be an
invaluable asset in strengthening and updating our policies.
We are so grateful that we can continue to be a support and resource to the Ocean City community by offering our facility
for these community building activities and events throughout the year.

2015 CONTRIBUTORS
DONOR LEVEL AMOUNT MEMBERS
Tabernacle Club $ 20,000 and above 4
Tower Club $ 10,000 to $ 19,000 4
Cottage Club $ 5,000 to $ 9,999 14
Tent Club $ 2,500 to $ 4,999 31
IN HONOR OF
IN HOHOR OF
Mary Anne Kull
Amy Banner
Tony Campolo
Mary Anne Kull
Mr. & Mrs. Perkins C. Pedrick
Pastor Tim Kriebel
Ed Doyle Sr.
Mr. Lauffer
Ed & Pat Doyle
Jesus Christ
Sean Squires
Bob & Evelyn Hess
Our Lord Jesus
Evelyn R. North
America’s Fallen Heroes
Mr. & Mrs. Don McKay
Barbara Grill
Eric Hitchner
Tripp, Nathan, Daphne
The Children
Mom
Parents
Ralph Schiavo’s 75th Birthday
Carl and Virginia Scheetz
The Scheetz /Uyehara Family
Elizabeth Soloway/Jack Soloway
Evan Taylor
Mike Fiore & Carl Scheetz
Eric Hitchner
Ralph Schiavo
Mother Margot
Jim and Cindy Simone
HONOREE
Mr. & Mrs. James Bailey
Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Banner
Mrs. Marjorie Bogosian
Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Bowman, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Dolan
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Doyle
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Doyle
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Doyle
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Doyle
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Griffith, Sr.
Mr. & Mrs. William Herrman
Mr. & Mrs. John Hess
Mr. & Mrs. Craig Landis
Mr. & Mrs. Donald MacIntire
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffery McCoach
Mr. & Mrs. James McKay
Mr. & Mrs. Howard Morrison
Mr. & Mrs. David Roy Musser
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Paul
Mrs. Elizabeth Reid
Mr. & Mrs. William Rowe
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Schaffer
Dr. & Mrs. Carl Scheetz
Mr. Ralph Schiavo, Jr.
Mr. Ralph Schiavo, Jr.
Mr. John Soloway
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Taylor
Mr. Robert Uyehara, Esq & Mrs. Staci Scheetz
Mr. Robert Uyehara, Esq & Mrs. Staci Scheetz
Mr. Robert Uyehara, Esq & Mrs. Staci Scheetz
Mr. Fred Werner
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Wood

IN MEMORY OF
IN HOHOR OF
Susan L. Alexander
Claire Z. Angelini
Richard Kull
Horace & Mildred Neff
Elizabeth Hess
Sherri Cash & Rob Elko
John S. Bogosian
Adella Shaffer & Cleo Brenneman
Harold G. “Butch” Byer
Vincent Campanaro
Dr. & Mrs. Ralph Orner
Mark D. Carlson
Charles E. Clarke
Karen L. Cook
Irv Tyson
Howard & Olive Gilbert
Rachel Katharine Mullin Black
Jim Houseman
Betty Dowlin
Our Grandparents
Ray Toshjian
Woody & Vivien French
Benjamin L. Dungan
Charles Dutill
Fred & Edna Hunter
Irene Powers
Andrew Hemberger
Edwin B. Brown
Our Parents
Robert Kienz
Sara McGinnis Giudici
John Heermann
Dorothy & Tom Conley
Edna M. Field
John Fiore
Ralph T. Fox, Jr.
Helen Flora
Richard Kull
Harold Gossger
Richard and Marizita Grimes
Edith & Otto Vollmer
DONATED BY
Mr. & Mrs. William Alexander
Mr. & Mrs. George Angelini
Mr. & Mrs. James Bailey
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Ball
Mr. & Mrs. John Barnshaw, III
Mr. & Mrs. Murrell Benner
Mrs. Marjorie Bogosian
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffery Brenneman
Mr. & Mrs. Harold Byer
Ms. Mary Alice Campanaro
Ms. Mary Alice Campanaro
Mr. & Mrs. George Carlson, Jr.
Mrs. Carol Clarke
Rev. Richard Cook
Mr. Vincent Cucchi
Dr. Susan Soctor
Mr. & Mrs. John Donch, PE
Mr. Cornell Dowlin, Jr.
Mr. Cornell Dowlin, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Doyle
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Doyle
Ms. Violet Ducker
Mrs. Florence Dungan
Mrs. Delores Dutill
Ms. Mary Jane Eckardt
Ms. Sandra Edwards
Mr. & Mrs. Frederic Elsworth
Mr. & Mrs. Frederic Elsworth
Mr. & Mrs. E. Guy Elzey, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Emr
Ms. Janet Enslen
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Fagan, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Fagan, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Field
Mrs. Harriett Fiore
Fox Foundation
Dr. Shirley Frakes
Mr. & Mrs. William Goetz
Ms. Laura Gossger
Ms. Rita Grimes Brown
Ms. Ruth Gruber

IN MEMORY OF (cont’d)
IN HOHOR OF
Evelyn Hales
Edith & Clark Hamilton
Dr. & Mrs. Edward Harshaw, Jr.
Larry Hayden
Jean Hayes
F. Alvin Headley
Betty & Roy Mitman
William and Barbara JB Henderson
W. Floyd Henderson
Walton M. Henry
James W. Houseman, Sr.
James W. Houseman, Sr.
Loved Ones
S.H. Kline
Woody & Vivien French
Edward L. Koffenberger
Lauri J. Kurki, Jr.
John & Carolyn Murphy & Ethel Doll
Paul & Helen Laube
Danielle L. Lewis
Marian Huston Loom
Richard Searles Martin
The Rev. & Mrs. Stacy D. Meyers
David Walter Massie
Virginia Glaser
Woody & Vivien French
David and Danny Benster
Patrick J. McCardle
Our Parents
Isabel McNeely
Paul Robertson
Grace Robertson
Lloyd & Peg Miller
Robert P. Miller
Garland & Marilyn Derstine
Mr. & Mrs. J.R. Zimmerman
L.A.H.
Phyllis Park
Elliott C. Parks
Parents & Brother of Marie Platzer
Richard & Marizita Grimes
DONATED BY
Ms. Deborah Hales
Mr. & Mrs. H. Richard Hamilton
Dr. & Mrs. Robin Harshaw
Ms. Daryl Hayden
Mr. William Hayes
Mr. & Mrs. F. Alvin Headley
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Hegner
Anonymous
Mr. & Mrs. W. Floyd Henderson
Mrs. Edna Henry
Mrs. James Houseman, Sr.
Mr. Jim Houseman, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Kipp
Ms. Faith Kline
Ms. Janet Kodrasov
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Koffenberger, Sr.
Mr. & Mrs. John Kurki
Mr. & Mrs. Craig Landis
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Laube
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Lewis
Mrs. Maris Ann Mahler
Dr. Geraldine Martin
Dr. & Mrs. Alexander Massengale
Ms. Nancy Massie
Masters Legacy Planning, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Jan Mathes
Mr. & Mrs. Donal McAviney
Mrs. Carol McCardle
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel McGinley
Mr. & Mrs. Ray McNeely
Mr. & Mrs. Ray McNeely
Mr. & Mrs. Ray McNeely
Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Miller
Dr. Glenn G. Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Glen Moyer
Ms. Jaclyn Z. Moyer
Mr. & Mrs. Pete Newcomb
Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Park
Mrs. Eleanor Parks
Ms. Marie Platzer
Clarissa Price

IN MEMORY OF (cont’d)
IN HOHOR OF
John W., Helen & Joe S., Vivian M.
Jonathan & Robert Raker
Dr. & Mrs. Theodore Reid
Eleanor & Bill Humer
Bill Rowe
Irene & Joseph Rusek
Carole Schiavo
Lois Harper
Thomas F. Shaiko
Joseph Shrom
Fred & Jane Smeeton
Ethel & Howard Twin
Betty Soloway & John Soloway , Jr.
Louise Achiavo
Katie McCurley/Ellen M. Steward
Theodor “Ted” Stoltenberg
Ted Stoltenberg
Mrs. Josephine Dettore
Mr. & Mrs. Clement T. Tucker
Elizabeth K. Tunnell
Alpha Gilrath Kynett
Victoria Jean Scham
Maxine Bly
Jerry Walsh
Wife
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth E. Warman, Sr.
Gertrude K. Watters
Elizabeth L. Webb-Lutz
Lillian & Nevin Knerr
Sally Winand
Jean A. Irvine
Andrew L. Irvine
Sidney W. Young
DONATED BY
Mr. Radaker & Mrs. Radaker-Waelchli
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Raker
Rev. & Mrs. Daniel Reid
Mr. & Mrs. B. Peter Rohman
Mr. & Mrs. William Rowe
Ms. Carolynne Rusek
Mr. Ralph Schiavo, Jr.
Mrs. Donald C. Sedergran
Mr. Ronald Shaiko
Mrs. Susan Shrom
Ms. Celeste J. Smeeton
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory W. Smith
Mr. John Soloway
Mr. Anthony Spadafora
Ms. Helen Steward
Mr. & Mrs. Martin Stilz
Mr. & Mrs. Theodor Stoltenberg
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Swift
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Tucker, Sr.
Mr. G. William Tunnell
Rev. & Mrs. John Van Tine
Mrs. Rosemarie Vetter
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Vivaldi
Maria Walsh
Mr. Samuel Wargny
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Warman, Jr.
Ms. Marilyn Watters
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Webb
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Wentling, II
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Winand
Mrs. Sandra Irvine Young
Mrs. Sandra Irvine Young
Mrs. Sandra Irvine Young

COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Michael Baccala
Brian Broadley
Paul Davis
Brian Denny
Andy Halliday
Becky Jenkins
Mr and Mrs Harry Knowles
Mary Anne Kull
Peter Madden
Matthew MacMichael
Robert McCann
Erin McCusker
Bill McLees
Della M. Ostien
Leslie Porter
Lucy B. Rorke-Adams
Carl Sheetz
John and Susan Shirk
Schultz Family
Robert and Sharlene Suessmuth
Don Tomlinson
7th Street Surf Shop
AC Boardwalk Hall
Adams Perfect
Arlene’s
Artisans Alcove
Barefoot Trading
Boardwalk Merchants
Borgata Hotel & Casino
Boulevard Liquors
Browns
By The Sea Embroidary
Cerutti Beauty Shop
Consignment Gallery
Copiers Plus
Cornerstone Sports Medicine
Dance With Me Ballroom
Darby Insurance
Designer Wraps
Designer Wraps
Doc’s Restaurant
Downtown Merchants
Earth Tech Contracting
Erin McCusker
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Fin-atics
Flanders Hotel
Ford Scott Assoc
Fox Chase Bank
FOX RE
Gerry Palermo Plumbing
Glenn Insurance Inc.
Goldcoast Reality
Golden Buddha
Grace and Glory
Grizwold Beach Painting
Harbor Outfitters
Heist
Heritage Surf Shop
Hershey Gardens
Hershey Museum
High Exposure Aerial Advertising
Historic Cold Spring Village
Island Gypsy
Island Beach Gear
Jasm Consulting
JASM Consulting
John and Pattis
Johnson’s Popcorn
Julia’s Hair Headquarters
Listiski Attorney at Law
Lucky Find
Manco and Manco
McMahon Insurance Agency
Monihan Realty
Moreys Pier
OC Aquatics & Fitness
OC Art Gallery
OC Coffee Company
OC Home Bank
OC Public Library
OC Surf Café
OC Water Park
Ocean City Education Foundation
Ocean Solar
Perskie Mairone Brog & Baylinson
Pink Mermaid
Playland/Castaway Cove
Potomac Bead Company
Rauhauser’s Candies
Readys
Red Letter Christian
Resorts Casino Hotel
Ripley’s
Sack O’ Subs
Salmon Ventures Limited
Salty Stache
Scarborough Inn
Shore Medical Center
Shore Title
Shrivers
Signed Football Helmet
Snap Fitness
South Jersery Home Care
Spinning Wheel Florist
Staintons
Sturdy Savings Bank
Sun Seekers
Sunrise Café
Surfers Supply
Swatek, George
Ta Dah
Tahiti Inn
The Sneaker Shop
Tri_City Paper
Uncle Bills
Vittorio’s Italian Restaurant
Voltacos
Ward’s Pastry
Waterhouse, Andrea ( birthday)
Wonderland Pier
Yannis

Thank you for making this past
year amazing...
We look forward to seeing
you in 2016!