Ocean Grove Program Guide 2025

2025 PROGRAM GUIDE

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For up to date

information on

all of our events,

visit our online

calendar.

oceangrove.org/calendar

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Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association Office

Office Hours:

Monday–Friday: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM

The Camp Meeting Assocation is

closed on major holidays.

Seasonal Phone Numbers

Beach Office: 732-988-5533

Tennis Center: 732-988-9755

Contact Us:

Phone: 732-775-0035

Fax: 732-775-5689

Email: information@oceangrove.org

Visit www.oceangrove.org

for Event Listings and Information

Summer in Ocean

Grove is here! We

are excited to invite

you to participate

in our many wonderful

programs

whether you are in Ocean

Grove for the first time or

have been coming for a lifetime.

Our 2025 theme is “The Light of Life”

(John 8:12). The events and programs for

children, youth, and adults all reflect Jesus

as the light that has overcome darkness

and gives us abundant life with Him.

Prayer continues to be our faithful practice,

inviting the presence of the Holy Spirit

into every event. Come join together in a

season opening prayer meeting on June

14th. From the beach to the Great Auditorium,

you can find daily

opportunities for praise

and worship. Sunday

mornings return us

to our Camp Meeting

roots, and Sunday

evenings offer an array

of worship opportunities

from hymn sings

and communion to contemporary

praise and Sacred Masterworks. Enjoy the

new Saturday programs where you can

sing in the Messiah Spectacular or listen to

a classical pops concert. Praisefest offers

a night of current music from renowned

Christian artists.

For 156 years we have offered worship

and programs that provide opportunities

for spiritual birth, growth, and renewal.

Whether you come for the history, the

beach, the programs, or all of it, there is an

open invitation for you to join us for recreation

and peace through encountering

the presence of God.

Nancy Ann Gillan

President, OGCMA

A Message from

OGCMA President

Nancy Ann Gillan

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Welcome

Today Music Giving Events Studies

Bible Hour Worship

Children

& Youth

Pray &

Serve

Beach &

Recreation

Town

Map

27 Pilgrim Pathway

Steps from the Great Auditorium

732-784-6522

oceangrove.org/hub

thehubogcma

• Bibles & Journaling Bibles

• Inspirational Gifts

• Jewelry, Art, Decor & Greeting Cards

• Ocean Grove Merchandise

• Local Authors’ Books

• Children’s Toys & Play Area

• Relax in our Cozy Coffee Corner

• Free WiFi

Great Auditorium Tours

12:30 & 1:15 PM most weekdays; see page 52.

No tour fees; donations appreciated

New storytimes at the Hub this summer!

Tuesdays at 1 PM on 6/24, 7/1, 7/15, 7/29 and

8/12. Craft or activity included. Registration

needed. Ages 4 and up and siblings.

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“Songwriters Night at the Hub”

hosted by Raphael and Aly Giglio

Featuring local songwriters.

7 PM on Sat 6/28, Fri 7/18, Sat 8/23

Preview Day Saturday, May 17

10 AM – 6PM

Opens for the season May 23

10 AM – 6PM Mon–Sat

12 PM – 1:00 PM Sun

Final Day for 2025: Sept 7

About This Book

Welcome

We are pleased to present

the 2025 Ocean Grove

Summer Program Guide.

This book is designed to lead

you into opportunities for

spiritual birth, growth and

renewal through diverse

worship, programming and

recreation.

Table of Contents

Weekday Worship...................................................................4

Ocean Grove Beach Church...............................................5

Sundays in the Great Auditorium....................................6

Sunday mornings for Children and Teens &

The True Vine Experience on Sunday Nights.........9

Bible Hour................................................................................. 10

Children & Student Ministries.......................................... 12

Bible Studies............................................................................ 16

Summer Events Overview.................................................. 18

Independence Weekend and Praisefest .................. 20

Choir Festival and Camp Meeting Week....................22

Founders Day and Illumination Night......................... 24

Giving........................................................................................ 26

Musical Entertainment and Classical......................... 29

Pray and Serve...................................................................... 39

Beach and Recreation.......................................................40

Year ’Round Ministries and Christmas.......................46

Ladies Auxiliary.....................................................................49

Map of Ocean Grove...........................................................50

Daily Calendar...................................................................... 52

Programs are subject to change.

Please refer to oceangrove.org

for the most up-to-date information.

This year's theme is

“The Light of Life.”

We pray that your time

spent in God’s Square

Mile will be restorative,

transformative

and renewing.

Our Mission

The mission of the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, rooted in Wesleyan-

Holiness theological heritage, is to provide opportunities for spiritual birth, growth,

and renewal through worship, educational, cultural and recreational programs for

persons of all ages in a Christian seaside setting.

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Bible Hour Worship

Children

& Youth

Pray &

Serve

Beach &

Recreation

Town

Map

Worship in the Grove

Gospel Music Ministries

oceangrove.org/gmm

GMM meets in the Boardwalk Pavilion. Our

GMM aim: Evangelistic / Salvation Musical

Outreaches of traditional, blended and contemporary

worship.

For details about GMM times, check our web

calendar at oceangrove.org/calendar or

pages 52–66 in this book.

Starting May 31.....................................Fri, Sat, Sun

July 3 thru Aug 31......................Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun

Sept 6 ........................................................................Sat

PrayerSong

Wed, July 9 – Aug 20 at 8:45 PM

Bishop Janes Tabernacle

Thirty minutes devoted to a peaceful time

of worship with instrumental music, singing,

prayer and Communion.

Vespers Reflection

Fri, June 20 to August 29 at 6:30 PM

Thornley Chapel

Thirty minutes set apart for renewal through

song, prayer and God’s Word.

Sanctuary

Wed, June 25 to Sept 17

at 6:30 PM


Contemplative worship music and moments

of silence; a safe place to come before the

Lord, resting in His presence while developing

a deeper intimacy with Him.

Contemplation Prayer Service

Wed, June 25, July 2, Aug 27

at 8:45 PM


Thirty minutes devoted to meditative singing,

prayer and the Lord’s Supper.

Hymn Sings


Let’s raise our voices in song to carry

on the traditions of camp meeting

musical praise!

Sing for Joy (and More!)

Hymns, Songs and Spirituals with

accompanying meditation

Sundays, June 22, June 29 and August 17

at 7 PM

Keswick Hymn Sing

Sunday, August 10 at 7 PM

visit oceangrove.org/evenings

for details about these events

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Ocean Grove Beach Church

A joint ministry of St. Paul’s Ocean Grove Church

and Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association

Sundays, May 25 – Sept 7 at 9 AM

5/25 Pastor Joe Tiedemann, Lead Pastor

St. Paul’s Ocean Grove Church

6/1 Pastor Joe Tiedemann

6/8 Rev. Sang Won Doh

District Superintendant

6/15 Rev. Dr. Richard Twidle, Pastor Emeritus


6/22 Dr. Don Shepson

Director of Youth Ministries, OGCMA

6/29 Megan Faulkner, Executive Pastor


7/6 Major Jeffrey Bassett, Salvation Army

Trustee Emeritus, OGCMA

7/13 Pastor Christian Andrews, Lead Pastor

Renaissance Church, Springfield, NJ

Boardwalk Pavilion

7/20 Rev. Dr. David Burke

Mt. Pleasant Church, Calora Mount, MD

7/27 Mrs. Nancy Ann Gillan

President, OGCMA

8/3 Rev. Beth Whalley Mitchell

Trustee, OGCMA

8/10 Rev. Dr. Richard Hendrickson

Retired Pastor


8/17 Rev. Dr. Trevon Gross,

Lead Pastor

Hope Cathedral, Jackson, NJ

8/24 Megan Faulkner



oceangrove.org/beach-church

Join St. Paul’s Ocean Grove Church

Sundays, September 14 – May 17

in person: 80 Embury Avenue, Ocean Grove

or online: oceangrove.church

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Welcome


Bible Hour Worship

Children

& Youth

Pray &

Serve

Beach &

Recreation

Town

Map

Sunday Worship

in the Great Auditorium

Featuring renowned speakers from across the country, the Great Auditorium Organ,

professional soloists and the Great Auditorium Choir

Sunday Worship Services are held at 10:30 AM

from June 8 to September 7.

Join us in person! Services are streamed online at oceangrove.org/watch

Childcare (6 months to 3 yrs) and Children's Church (ages 4–11) are available

in the Youth Temple for ages 6 months to 11 years.

For Sunday Night Worship opportunities, see the calendar beginning on page 52.

visit oceangrove.org/sundays for details about our speakers

June

June 8

10:30 AM

Rev. Dr. DeForest “Buster” Soaries

DeForest Soaries Solutions, LLC

Somerset, NJ

June 15

10:30 AM

Dr. David Ashcraft

President and CEO

Global Leadership Network

June 22, 10:30 AM

Rev. Jeff Quinn

Lead Pastor

Valley View Chapel

Long Valley, NJ

June 29

10:30 AM

Dr. Richard Blackaby

President

Blackaby Ministries International

Atlanta, Georgia

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Sunday Worship: July

Welcome

July 6

10:30 AM

Pastor Vito Aiuto

Lead Pastor and Elder

Lower Manhattan Community Church

July 20

10:30 AM

Dr. Todd Williams

President

Cairn University

July 13

10:30 AM

Pastor Christian Andrews

Lead Pastor

Renaissance Church

Springfield, NJ

July 27

10:30 AM

Dr. Stephen Lennox

Former President

Kingswood University

New Brunswick, Canada

Join the Auditorium Choir!

Join us for uplifting choral moments at worship services led by Dr.

Cindy Bell and our Annual Choir Festival and Sacred Masterworks

Concert led by Dr. Jason Tramm. Whether you are here briefly or the

whole summer, all singers are welcome.

Rehearsals for Sunday Worship are held in the Great Auditorium at 7 PM

on Fridays and 9 AM on Sundays starting June 6.

Rehearsals for the Choir Festival and Sacred Masterworks will take

place at 7:30 PM on June 6, and then at 7:30 PM on Tuesdays and Fridays

from June 13 through August 22.

Explore more at oceangrove.org/choir-singers.

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Bible Hour Sundays

Worship

Children

& Youth

Pray &

Serve

Beach &

Recreation

Town

Map

Sunday Worship: August

August 3

10:30 AM

Rev. Dr. Jessica LaGrone

Dean of the Chapel

Asbury Theological Seminary

August 3, 7 PM

Closing of Camp Meeting

Communion Service

August 10

10:30 AM

Dr. Duffy Robbins

Professor of Christian Ministries

Grove City College

Grove City, PA

August 17

10:30 AM

Rev. Dr. Harold Dean Trulear

Assoc. Prof, Applied Theology

Howard Univ. School of Divinity

Washington, DC

August 10, 7 PM

Sunday Evening Hymn Sing

With America’s Keswick


August 24

10:30 AM

Dr. Rob Pacienza

Senior Pastor

Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church

Fort Lauderdale, FL

August 31

10:30 AM

Pastor Tim Lucas

Lead Pastor

Liquid Church

New Jersey

August 25, 7 PM

Sacred Masterworks Concert

See page 33

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September

September 7

10:30 AM

Salvation Army Sunday

Col. Ivan Rock

Chief Secretary

USA Eastern Territory

Salvation Army

Sunday Worship

for Children & Teens

in the Youth Temple

oceangrove.org/youth

Children’s Church

Ages 4 – 11

June 8 – Sept. 7

Sundays 10:15 AM

A special time of

age-appropriate

worship for children.

The Current

Student Worship

ABIDING

a True Vine Experience

{ A time of connection & prayer —

timely music — with a timeless God }

featuring the musicians of God Square Mile

SUNDAY NIGHTS @ 7

July 6, 13, 20, & 27

THE GREAT AUDITORIUM

Worship Childcare

Ages 6 mos.–3 yrs.

June 8 – Sept. 7

Sundays 10:15 AM

For children of parents

attending church in the

Great Auditorium.

Ages 12 – College

June 29 – Aug. 17

Sundays 6:30 PM

Led by the student ministry team, join a

time of worship and prayer.

And at 7, join together at the True Vine

Experience in the Great Auditorium.

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Welcome


Bible Hour Sundays

Worship

Children

& Youth

Pray &

Serve

Beach &

Recreation

Town

Map

Bible Hour


Bible Hour is held Monday–Saturday at 9 AM

June 16 – 21

Rev. Dr. J.D. Landis

Retired Pastor

Brown City First UMC

Brown City, MI

July 14 – 19

Pastor Christian Andrews

Lead Pastor

Renaissance Church

Springfield, NJ

June 23 – June 28

Pastor Raphael Giglio

North Shore Fellowship

Hazlet, NJ

July 21 – 26

Rev. Dr. Jason Tucker

Senior Pastor

Tower Hill Church

Red Bank, NJ

June 30 – July 5

Mrs. Kim Shepson

Director of Women’s Ministries

Eagle Church

Whitestown, IN

July 28 – August 2

Camp Meeting Week

Dr. Stephen Lennox

President

Kingswood University

Sussex, NB, Canada

July 7 – 12

Pastor Vito Aiuto

Lead Pastor

Lower Manhattan

Community Church

New York, NY

Camp Meeting Week Seminar

At 10:30 AM from July 28

through August 1, Dr. Jim Fuller,

Past Dean, Graduate Studies,

Indiana Wesleyan University,

will lead a seminar,

“With or Without Your Career,

Discovering Who God Designed

You to Be,” Community Room.

Register: oceangrove.org/cmw

Join us in person or online at oceangrove.org/bible-hour

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August 4 – 9

August 11 – 16

August 18 – 23

August 25 – 30

Concurrent Youth and Child programming is available

Monday thru Friday for children age 2 – 12 years.

See page 12 or oceangrove.org/youth

Rev. Dr. Jessica LaGrone

Dean of the Chapel

Asbury Theological Seminary

Wilmore, KY

Dr. Duffy Robbins

Professor

Grove City College

Grove City, PA

Rev. Dr. Harold Dean Trulear

Assoc. Prof, Applied Theology

Howard Univ. School of Divinity

Washington, DC

Rev. David Cotton

Minister of

Congregational Care

Presbyterian Church

of Toms River

and Pastor in Residence

Bayhead Chapel

Study and fellowship groups meet after Bible Hour.

See pages 16, 17 and 23 for details.

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Welcome


Bible Hour Worship

Children

& Youth

Pray &

Serve

Beach &

Recreation

Town

Map

Children & Student Ministries

Whether you are here for the day, the week or the entire summer...

Come and play! Join us...there is plenty of fun with a purpose.

Ages

2–3

Sandpipers

Ages 2 – 3 yrs

June 23 to August 15

Mon-Fri, 9–10 AM

Youth Temple

Children ages four and under can attend

and experience a creative time of

learning, play, art, song and prayer all

tied into the Bible story of the day. The

kids are also challenged to memorize a

small portion of God's word each week.

Ages

8–11

Riptide

Ages 8–11


Mon–Fri, 9–11 AM

Youth Temple

This program is designed to take preteens

to a new level of relationship with

God through Bible lessons, recreation,

art and worship.

(Child must be 8 by July 1, 2025)

Ages

4–7

Thornley

Chapel

Ages 4–7


Mon–Fri, 9–10:45 AM

This program is designed to introduce

children to the awesome life adventure

of faith in God through Bible lessons,

songs, games and art. Performing arts

learning opportunities will be available

to children during the Thornley Chapel

program.


Ages

3–5

Sandy Toes

Ages 3–5

July 8–Aug 5

Tues, 11 AM

Boardwalk Pavilion

Story time and activities

for children ages 3–5.

Visit oceangrove.org/beach by 7/1/25

to preregister.


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For registration and information, visit oceangrove.org/youth

Ages

12–17

Solid Rock

Club


Mon–Fri, 7:30–8 AM

Boardwalk Pavilion

A fun-filled, energetic morning! Beachside

run, calisthenics, scripture memory

games. The summer is divided into four

two-week sessions. Come for 7 of the

10 days in a session plus community

service, and snag an exclusive T-shirt!

Go the distance for all four sessions and

upgrade to a cozy hoodie! Let’s start our

days with joy and purpose!


Ages

12–17

Breakfast Club


Mon-Fri, 9–10 AM

Boardwalk Pavilion

Jesus said to his disciples,

“Come and have breakfast.” Come

learn more about what it means

to follow Jesus by diving into the

day with breakfast and a relevant

message from the Bible.


Ages

12–17

Ages

12–17

Afternoons

• Small group opportunities

• Spiritual discipleship

• NEW! Service Program,

Thur 1-4 PM

• Activity Areas on Monday,

Wednesday, and Fridays

from 3-5pm

Advance Registration is required.

Freestyle


Tues & Thur, 7–9 PM

Youth Temple

Fun, fellowship and excitement from

theme nights, messy game nights, “bigger

or better” scavenger hunts to video

games. Enjoy basketball, volleyball,

soccer, art and so much more.


p. 9: Sunday Evening Worship for Students

Performing Arts

Ministry

Ages

4–7

Ages

8–15

Small Beginnings

Ages 4 – 7 (Must be 4 by 7/1/25)

Program begins June 23,

Thornley Chapel

Performance: July 26, 10:30 AM,

Youth Temple

Children’s Show

Ages 8 – 15 (Must be 8 by 7/1/25)

Snow White

Program begins June 23,

10:00 AM – 12 PM,

Youth Temple

Performances: August 19, 20, 21, 22, 7:30 PM,

Youth Temple

Teen Show

Ages Ages 13 – 18 (Must be 13 by 7/1/25)

Music Man, Jr.

13–18 Program begins June 23,

7–10 PM,

Mon and Wed, Youth Temple

Performances: July 31 & August 1, 7:30 PM,

Youth Temple

Detailed show descriptions, registration

information and participation waiver

forms available at

oceangrove.org/performing-arts

For registration and information,

visit oceangrove.org/youth

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Welcome


Bible Hour Worship

Children

& Youth

Pray &

Serve

Beach &

Recreation

Town

Map

Recreation for Kids & Teens

On The Beach

Junior Lifeguard Program

Jr. Lifeguards will begin the week of June

23 and run through July 25. All practices

will be held on Middle Beach.

Jr. Guards 1 (kids ages 9-15) — Competitive

Daily Monday through Friday 7:45AM–8:45

AM except days when there are tournaments.

Cost is $200 (does NOT include tournament

registration fees). Registration and

payment must be submitted by July 1st.

Jr. Guards 2 (kids ages 9-15) — Recreational

Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:45

AM–8:45 AM. Tournaments optional. Cost

is $75.

Mini Guards (kids ages 6-8) — a fun introductory

program. Tuesdays and Thursdays

from 7:45 AM–8:45 AM. Cost is $75.

oceangrove.org/junior-lifeguards

OGCMA Youth Tennis

Group tennis lessons for kids

ages 6–16.

To register, visit

oceangrove.org/tennis

Space is limited.

Contact the

tennis manager

for availability

at 732-307-3322

Youth Clinics (June 26 – August 14)

Ages 6–11 (Thurs 4–5 PM)

Ages 12–16 (Thurs 5–6 PM)

$100 for 9 sessions or $15 for one session

FCA Surf Camp

7/14–7/18, 8 AM – 1 PM

North End Beach

Register in advance:

fcasurf.org/oceangrove

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Welcome

2 DAY FAMILY CHRISTIAN FESTIVAL

KIDS ACTIVITIES | YOUTH RALLY | FOOD TRUCKS | BIBLE

TEACHING | BEACH BAPTISM | ON AIR BRIDGE PASTORS

JUNE 27-28

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SPECIAL THANKS

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Bible Hour Worship

Kids Children Rec /

Bridgefest

& Youth

Pray &

Serve

Beach &

Recreation

Town

Map

Bible Studies

Under The Umbrella

A Bible Study (of small groups)

for Women, all studying:

7 PM Mondays or 11 AM Wednesdays

Choose the day/time/location that works for you!

MONDAYS at 7 PM — Two locations:

JUNE 30 –

JULY 21

Main Avenue Beach

Bring a Beach Chair

Rain Location:


or


Seating Provided

JULY 28


oceangrove.org/u

JULY 2–30

WEDNESDAYS at 10:30 AM


Momentum

Men’s Fellowship to encourage

each other to grow in our faith

Soul Care

Freedom in Christ

Healing life’s hurts,

habits, and hang-ups.

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BeachFire

YOUNG ADULTS AND COLLEGE MINISTRY

Welcome

8 PM Mondays June 16 - August 11

On the beach at Ocean Pathway

Bring Your Own Beach Chair • Weather Permitting

Pray in

FOR THE MISSION AND MINISTRY OF THE CAMP MEETING

“One Accord”

Circle Ocean Grove in Prayer by Joining the

SEASON OPENING PRAYER SESSION

IN THE GREAT AUDITORIUM

SATURDAY, JUNE 14 | 9 AM

Keep Praying

in a Small Group Setting

Any or All Saturdays

June 21 – August 30

8–8:45 AM

Location: Ocean Grove Community Room

June 28, July 26:

Location: Bishop Janes Tabernacle

OCEANGROVE.ORG/PRAYER

For updates and weather-related changes, visit oceangrove.org/calendar

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Bible Hour Worship

Children

& Youth

Pray &

Serve

Beach &

Recreation

Town

Map

ADORATION

a True Vine Experience

A Night of Worship and Prayer

featuring the musicians of God Square Mile

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT

Friday, May 23, 2025

6:15 PM FUN AND SNACKS IN AUDITORIUM SQUARE PARK

7 PM WORSHIP @ YOUTH TEMPLE

STAY TUNED FOR ANOTHER NIGHT OF WORSHIP

ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20!

7:30 PM

May 24, 2025

ATLANTIC

WIND

ENSEMBLE

in Concert

Freewill Offering

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Elliot Prowse, Director

Ted Freeman, Assistant Director

Saturday Night Worship

7 PM AT THE BOARDWALK PAVILION

June 21

August 16

OCEANGROVE.ORG/SATURDAYS

Academy of the Arts

presents

July 11 at 7 PM


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Welcome


Bible Hour Worship

Children

& Youth

Pray &

Serve

Beach &

Recreation

Town

Map

OCEAN GROVE CAMP MEETING ASSOCIATION

WELCOMES YOU TO ENJOY

10:30 AM

INDEPENDENCE

PARADE

Rain or Shine!

7:30 PM

SATURDAY

JULY 5

PATRIOTIC BAND

CONCERT

Ocean Grove Summer Band


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OCEANGROVE.ORG/INDEPENDENCE

an evening of inspiring worship

Praisefest

Sat, July 12, 7 PM

Jordan Feliz

Tickets and information:

Riley Clemmons

GREAT AUDITORIUM

OCEAN GROVE, NJ

VIP

reserved

$75 $55 $45

general

oceangrove.org/praisefest

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Welcome


Bible Hour Worship

Children

& Youth

Pray &

Serve

Beach &

Recreation

Town

Map

Don’t

Miss

The 71st Annual Ocean Grove

Choir

Festival

The Light of Life

Mass Chorus, Renowned Conductors,

Brass Ensemble and the Historic

Hope-Jones/Shaw Organ

Saturday,

July 19, 2025

The Great Auditorium

in Ocean Grove, NJ

7 PM

If you are interested in joining the festival choir,

visit oceangrove.org/festival-details

Experience a full day of activities in Ocean Grove!

Enjoy the beach, visit the Great Auditorium, step inside historic

buildings, stroll a scenic walking tour, savor sweet treats at the

Strawberry Festival, browse charming shops, and lift your spirits

with uplifting gospel music —

all leading up to the spectacular Choir Festival!

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Full schedule: oceangrove.org/calendar

OGCMA’S ANNUAL

Camp Meeting Week

Sunday, Jul 27

& Daily Bible Hour

Dr. Stephen

Lennox

Mon – Fri:

Seminar

Dr. James

Fuller

Sunday Morning,

Aug 3

Rev. Dr. Jessica

LaGrone

A week of spiritual birth,

growth and renewal

JULY 27 – AUGUST 3

For the full schedule, see pages 61–62

or oceangrove.org/cmw

Don’t miss Dr. Jim Fuller’s Seminar,

“With or Without Your Career:

Discovering Who God Designed You to Be”

Monday, July 28 through Friday, August 1 at 10:30 AM

in the Bishop Janes Tabernacle.

Register at oceangrove.org/cmw

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Welcome


Bible Hour Worship

Children

& Youth

Pray &

Serve

Beach &

Recreation

Town

Map

FOUNDERS’ DAY

August • PM • Auditorium Square Park

A Community Celebration

of the Founding of Ocean Grove

4-6 PM

Games & Crafts

Reenactments

Entertainment and Snacks

6 PM

Reenactment

Prayer Meeting

at Mrs. Thornley’s Tent

oceangrove.org/founders

Handel’s Messiah

Spectacular

August 2, 7 PM in the Great Auditorium

General Admission: Freewill Offering

For Singers: add your voice to the choir of Handel’s

Messiah Spectacular at the historic Great

Auditorium. Join a distinguished roster of

conductors, soloists, and chamber orchestra as

you become the chorus for this treasured

masterwork!

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For details about this event, including the singer

participation fee, visit oceangrove.org/messiah

Illumination nighT

Saturday, august 9, 2024

featuring live music

Auditorium Square Park

7 – 10 PM

Light your home and get in the spirit!

You’re invited for a heartwarming

evening of music, fellowship

and visual delights

oceangrove.org/in

Lantern decorating with artist Sue Gioulis

in the Hub courtyard

Thursday, August 7th at 1pm. (Raindate Friday, Aug 8th)

Bring a lantern (or available for purchase at Hub),

supplies provided. Registration required

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Welcome


Bible Hour Worship

Children

& Youth

Pray &

Serve

Beach &

Recreation

Town

Map

Giving: A Message of Hope and Renewal

Dear Friends,

community.

We are thrilled to announce the

By supporting Ocean Grove, you

HONORING AND REMEMBERING LOVED ONES

upcoming season of programs in can play an essential role in helping

Ocean Grove. This IN summer OCEAN we GROVE will WITH us bring A TRIBUTE light and GIFT renewal to more

be embracing the people, empowering all to live with

theme—“The Light greater peace, purpose, and joy.

of Life”—inspired by Memorial We invite Bench you to consider Plaque making a

the powerful words donation or contributing in any way

of Honor Jesus a loved in John one 8:12: with a memorial that feels Ocean meaningful Grove Boardwalk: to you. Your $1,500 gift

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world. Ocean Whoever Grove location, follows

for me seven will never years as a lasting and transformation. Amanda Berry Through Smith Park: your $850

displayed to Ocean Grove Auditorium seeking Park: connection $1,500

walk in darkness,

remembrance.

but support, Ocean Grove can continue to

will have the light of be a place where we shine the Light of

life.”

Life to the hearts of many.

Memorial Cross Illumination

As we gather along If you feel called to contribute or

the shore The in Ocean Grove Grove, Memorial we are Cross reminded

symbolizing of the transformative remembrance and power hope for loved how ones. you can Its get involved, please visit

shines would nightly, like more information about

of Christ’s brightness light—light is unmatched that leads on us, the Jersey www.oceangrove.org/give shore.

or speak

heals us, and guides us. Throughout with one of our team members Eileen

the season, With we will your come $85 donation, together you for can be McCabe part (732)775-0035 x103. We

worship, of keeping reflection, this brilliant and fellowship,

cross illuminated for would all to be see happy in to share more about

seeking to grow in faith

memory

and

of

to

loved

share

ones.

the ways you can support our mission.

in the abundant life that only Christ

can provide.

We invite you to join us for this special

This summer will be filled with exciting

programs designed to nurture growth. May this summer be a time

Sunday season Services of renewal, Flowers reflection, and

Enhance Sunday services with flower contributions in memory of

both body and spirit. Whether you of finding rest and restoration in His

loved ones. These arrangements will beautify the Auditorium and

are drawn to our peaceful beachside presence, and walking in His light

be acknowledged in the weekly bulletin.

devotionals, our dynamic Bible studies,

or our family-friendly activities,

every day.

Choose from We the look Following forward Arrangements: to welcoming you!

there will be something for everyone

Pulpit: $125 • Basket: Kelly $75 Mooij, • Trustee Rosebud in Vase: $25.

to enjoy. And daily, as the sun rises

Development Chair

over the ocean, we’ll gather in the

Development@oceangrove.org

glow of God’s light to celebrate To make the arrangements, contact the OGCMA

beauty of creation and

at

the

732-775-0035

joy of

x114 or Sharyn@oceangrove.org

WAYS TO GIVE

TO THE OCEAN GROVE CAMP MEETING ASSOCIATION

When you give, you share the light of Christ, bringing hope and renewal

to our community and beyond. Let your light shine!

IN-PERSON

ONLINE

SCAN

MAIL

VENMO/PAYPAL

TEXT

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DURING

WORSHIP

ONLINE

OCEANGROVE.ORG/GIVE

TO GIVE

OGCMA, PO BOX 248

OCEAN GROVE, NJ 07756

“GIVE” TO

609-631-3103

HONORING AND REMEMBERING LOVED ONES

IN OCEAN GROVE WITH A TRIBUTE GIFT

Welcome

Honor a loved one with

a memorial plaque on

a bench in a beautiful

Ocean Grove location,

displayed for seven

years as a lasting

remembrance.

Memorial Cross Illumination

The Ocean Grove Memorial Cross shines

nightly, symbolizing remembrance and

recognition for loved ones. Its brightness

is unmatched on the Jersey shore.

With your $85 donation, you can be part

of keeping this brilliant cross illuminated

for all to see in memory of loved ones.

Memorial Bench Plaque

Ocean Grove Boardwalk: $1,500

Ocean Pathway: $1,500

Auditorium Park: $1,500

Amanda Berry Smith Park: $850

Sunday Services Flowers

Enhance Sunday services with flower

contributions in memory of loved ones. These

arrangements will beautify the Auditorium and

be acknowledged in the weekly bulletin.

Choose from the Following Arrangements:

Pulpit: $125 • Basket: $75

Rosebud in Vase: $30

To make arrangements, contact the OGCMA

at 732-775-0035 x114 or Sharyn@oceangrove.org

Thank you for sharing Christ’s light through your generosity.

www.oceangrove.org donations@oceangrove.org 732-775-0035

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Bible Hour Worship

Children

& Youth

Pray &

Serve

Beach &

Recreation

Town

Map

National Historic

Camp Meeting

7:30 pm EDT | Aug. 7, 2025

Choirs from Ocean Grove, NJ;

Martha’s Vineyard, MA; and

Lakeside, OH to present special

music. Join in person at

numerous locations

throughout the U.S.

or online.

This one-hour

program features

an organ, choirs

and an historic

portrayal of

Methodist evangelist

Amanda Berry Smith portrayed

by actress Deadra Hubbard.

Guest preacher

is Bishop Gregory

V. Palmer from

Charlotte, NC.

Palmer was the

Resident Bishop of

the Ohio West Area of

The United Methodist Church

before his retirement in 2024.

Join us Don’t online Miss or in person It! at

Join Ocean us in Grove, Ocean NJ; Grove’s Martha’s

Great Vineyard, Auditorium MA; Lakeside, as we OH;

Craigville,

take part in

MA;

this

Mt.

nationwide

Tabor, NJ;

simulcast featuring live

and Gulfside Assembly, MS

performances here and

video for the feeds first from ever the National other

participating Historic Camp sites. Meeting!

SCAN THE CODE TO LEARN MORE!

“What you have heard from

me through many witnesses

entrust to faithful people

who will be able to teach

others as well.”

II Timothy 2:2

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More information at lakesideohio.com/campmeeting2025.

Organ

Recitals

“STARS AND PIPES”

WITH DR. GORDON TURK,

AUDITORIUM ORGANIST

AND ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

AND OUTSTANDING GUEST STARS!

Ken Cowan,

Organist

Wednesdays at 7:30 PM

July 2 — Dr. Gordon Turk

July 9 — Ken Cowan


July 23 — Bryan Anderson

Aug 6 — Dr. Gordon Turk

with Byung Kwak, violin,

and four mezzo-sopranos

Aug 13 — Carol Williams


Bryan Anderson,

Organist

Carol Williams,

Organist

Please note that this year, the weekend recitals will be

performed on Sunday afternoons at 2:30 PM.

NEW! Sundays at 2:30 PM

Jul 6 — Dr. Gordon Turk


Jul 20 — Dr. Gordon Turk






Learn about the Great Auditorium’s historic

Hope-Jones/Shaw Organ at oceangrove.org/organ

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Welcome


Bible Hour Worship

Children

& Youth

Pray &

Serve

Beach &

Recreation

Town

Map

Summer Stars Classical Music Festival

7:30 PM on Thursdays in the Great Auditorium

$20

single tickets

Dr. Gordon Turk, Artistic Director

$90

for the series of 5

Online ticket sales: oceangrove.org/stars

$12

Student Ticket

On performance nights, in-person sales will be available

at the Great Auditorium box office starting at 5 PM.

Starting June 16, 2025, tickets can be purchased at the Ocean Grove

Camp Meeting Association Office (54 Pitman Avenue) during office hours.

Become a Summer Stars Patron!

Call 732-775-0035 or visit

oceangrove.org/give/summer-stars

July 3: New Jersey Wind Symphony

A premier award-winning ensemble of the U.S.

July 10: Solisti Ensemble

Elegance and virtuosity

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July 17: Classical Guitars & Flute

Ziggy and Miles, Australian brothers Guitar Duo

with virtuoso flutist Anthony Trionfo

Ziggy & Miles

July 24: Piano Virtuoso from Vienna

Kiron Atom Tellian

July 31: Organ and Orchestra — Sonic Splendor!

Symphony No 2 for Organ & Orchestra, by Alexander Guilmant

First performance of this grand symphony in the Great Auditorium

Gordon Turk

Jason Tramm

The MidAtlantic Orchestra

Anthony Trionfo

visit oceangrove.org/stars for details about Summer Stars

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Welcome


Bible Hour Worship

Children

& Youth

Summer

Stars

Pray &

Serve

Beach &

Recreation

Town

Map

Musical Entertainment

Songs on a

Summer Afternoon

Spectacular Performances by our

Opera Stars in Residence

Sundays at 3:30 PM

Ronald Naldi

Tenor

Monica Ziglar

Soprano

Justin Beck

Bass-Baritone

Laura Zahn

Mezzo-Soprano

June 29 Laura Zahn, mezzo-soprano in the Bishop Janes Tabernacle

July 6

July 13

July 27

August 3

August 10

“America Sings”

Quartet Recital in the Bishop Janes Tabernacle

Ronald Naldi, tenor in the Bishop Janes Tabernacle

Justin Beck, bass-baritone in the Bishop Janes Tabernacle

“Songs of the Spirit”

Sacred Quartet Recital in the Great Auditorium

Monica Ziglar, soprano in the Bishop Janes Tabernacle

Freewill offerings make these phenomenal programs possible.

Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated.

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oceangrove.org/songs

A Salute

TO THE

Silver Screen

CLASSICAL

POPS CONCERT

Casablanca Star Trek Through the Years West Side Story Medley

Mission: Impossible

Selections Include...

James Bond Medley

July 26, 7 PM

Great Auditorium

tickets: $25; children: $12

Star Wars

Join Maestro Jason Tramm and the MidAtlantic

Philharmonic for A Salute to the Silver Screen, a

spectacular concert celebrating iconic film scores—

from the epic drama of Ben Hur to the magic of Star

Wars—all in the breathtaking acoustics of the Great

Auditorium.

tickets / information: oceangrove.org/pops

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Welcome


Bible Hour Worship

Children

& Youth

Pray &

Serve

Beach &

Recreation

Town

Map

Concerts

Sacred

Masterworks

The Light

of Life

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2025

7 PM GREAT AUDITORIUM

in the

The Great Auditorium Choir and Quartet are joined by the MidAtlantic

Philharmonic Orchestra in a concert featuring JS Bach’s powerful Cantata 140

“Sleepers Awake” and Mendelssohn’s Majestic “Hymn of Praise.” These works

both embody exuberant praise and are sure to uplift and inspire. Come and be

renewed by great choral/orchestral music in a unique and historic sacred space.

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OCEANGROVE.ORG/SACRED

Musical Entertainment

Prepare to embark on an

unforgettable cinematic journey!

Brian Major

bass-baritone

at the Movies

August 30, 2025

Saturday, 7 PM


Michelle Johnson

soprano

Gordon Turk

organ

$20 adults; $12 students

Sean Gough

piano

visit oceangrove.org/encores for details and tickets

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Welcome


Bible Hour Worship

Children

& Youth

Pray &

Serve

Beach &

Recreation

Town

Map

Events in

MAY 23

7:00 PM

MAY 24

7:30 PM

JUNE 21

9 AM – 4 PM

7 PM

JULY 5 JULY 5

10:30 AM

7:30 PM

JULY 11

7 PM

NIGHT OF WORSHIP

worship led by God Square Mile, Youth Temple;

Fun and snacks in Auditorium Square Park at 6:15 PM

ATLANTIC WIND ENSEMBLE CONCERT

Great Auditorium

GIANT CRAFT SHOW

Hundreds of crafters, Ocean Pathway

SATURDAY NIGHT WORSHIP

Lifeguard Outreach Ministries, Boardwalk Pavilion

INDEPENDENCE WEEKEND

Independence Parade

Ocean Grove Summer Band: Patriotic Concert

Great Auditorium

ACADEMY OF THE ARTS DRAMA

The Child Stealer: The Story of Amy Carmichael


JULY 12

PRAISEFEST

7 PM Jordan Feliz with Riley Clemmons

Ticketed event. Great Auditorium

JULY 19

7 PM

JULY 26

7 PM

8:30 PM

71ST CHOIR FESTIVAL

“The Light of Life” mass choral event.

Great Auditorium

CLASSICAL POPS CONCERT

“A Celebration of the Silver Screen”

Ticketed event, Great Auditorium

MOVIE NIGHT ON THE BEACH

Moana, South End Beach

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Ocean Grove

AUGUST 2

4 PM

7 PM

AUGUST 8

8:30 PM

AUGUST 9

7–10 PM

AUGUST 16

7 PM

AUGUST 24

7 PM

AUGUST 30

7 PM

SEPT 6

7 PM

FOUNDERS DAY CELEBRATION

Reenactments & Entertainment


HANDEL’S MESSIAH SPECTACULAR

Messiah musical event, Great Auditorium

Sing along or listen! $10 donation suggested.

MOVIE NIGHT ON THE BEACH

Encanto, South End Beach

ILLUMINATION NIGHT

Music and fun by lantern light


SATURDAY NIGHT WORSHIP

LIFT Night: Worship at the Pavilion

Boardwalk Pavilion

SACRED MASTERWORKS

A noteworthy performance of Arthur Honegger’s

“King David,” Great Auditorium

HOLIDAY ENCORES CONCERT

Saturday Night at the Movies. Ticketed event.

Great Auditorium

NY STAFF BAND, SALVATION ARMY

Boardwalk Pavilion

OCEANGROVE.ORG/CALENDAR

SOME EVENTS ARE WEATHER-DEPENDENT

MOST EVENTS ARE FREE ADMISSION — DONATIONS APPRECIATED!

ALL ARE WELCOME

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OCEAN GROVE

SUMMER

BAND

A Popular Tradition of

Music by the Sea

Wednesdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30

and August 6, 13 and 27

Boardwalk Pavilion at 7:30 PM

Christmas in August concert:

August 13

Special Performances


7:30 PM Saturday, July 5 &

7:30 PM Wednesday, August 20

Director Eliot Prowse

Assistant Director Ted Freeman

Want to join the band?

Rehearsals are on

Mondays from 7 – 9 PM

in July and August.

Freewill offerings make

this program possible.

Your generosity is

greatly appreciated.

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Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association

V O L U N T E E R C O M M U N I T Y

Welcome

Ready to be part of the team?

REWARDING

MINISTRY

OPPORTUNITIES

Let’s Talk!

Contact Us

732-775-0035

Visit Our Website

oceangrove.org/volunteer

Be a part of God’s Square Mile!

Your help is appreciated!

As each has received a gift, use it to

serve one another, as good stewards of

God’s varied grace. 1 Peter 4:10

Join!

Special Event Volunteers

Off Season Volunteers

Beautification Committee

Ladies Auxiliary

Auditorium Ushers

Ocean Grove Summer Band

Great Auditorium Choir

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Bible Hour Worship

Children

& Youth

Pray &

Serve

Beach &

Recreation

Town

Map


Beach Schedule

The beach will be open at the times below Saturday through Monday on Memorial Day weekend (May

24–26), and then will be open weekends-only May 31 – June 1, June 7–8, then daily starting June 14.

Beach Hours

For hours of operation, visit oceangrove.org/beach

For beach information visit:

www.oceangrove.org/beach

732-735-0035 (up to May 24th) or

732-988-5533 (May 25–September 4)

Beach Fees

Daily Wristband.................................................................................................................................................... $ 12

Season Badge ...................................................................................................................................................... $ 95

Youth Season Badge (age 12-17 years)........................................................................................................... $ 50

Senior Citizen Badge (Age 65 & up)................................................................................................................ $ 50

Children 11 and under are admitted free and all minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

We are a no smoking, alcohol-free beach. Use of electronic devices (radios, audio equipment, speakers,

etc.) is only allowed if played through headsets. Before buying badges , please familiarize yourself

with oceangrove.org/beach-rules.

No refunds will be issued for lost badges or for inclement weather.

Preseason Purchases

Until May 22, badges will be available:

• via purchase online: oceangrove.org/badges,

then receive by certified mail (which can

take up to 14 days to arrive)

• at the Camp Meeting Association office, 54

Pitman Avenue, Monday through Friday, between

1 and 4 PM

There will be no in-person sales or pickup on

Friday, May 23.

Badge Sales

Summer Purchases

• On May 24 and after, Seasonal badges may

be purchased at the Beach Office on the

Boardwalk at Embury Avenue. Sales & pickup

at the Beach Office are available through

3 PM on days the beach is open.

• Visit oceangrove.org/badges to find out

how to make badge purchases through our

new payment system. Cash and credit card

sales are available only at the beach office

(Embury and Ocean Avenues).

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Activities on the Beach

oceangrove.org/beach-activities

12 | Saturday

Sand Sculpture Contest

10:30 AM — Start

2 PM — Judging

North End Beach

2 | Saturday

Dave Mooij

Memorial Mile Swim

7 AM — Check-in

8 AM — Start

South End Beach

19 | Saturday

Boogie Board Races

12:30 PM

North End Beach

22 | Tuesday

Dave Mitchell Memorial

Jr. Lifeguard Tournament

8 AM — Register

9 AM — Tournament

South End Beach

8 | Friday

Movie: Encanto

8:30 PM

South End Beach

July

August

26 | Saturday

Movie: Moana

8:30 PM

South End Beach

9 | Saturday

Scavenger Hunt

11 AM – 2 PM

Beach Office

For Fitness Opportunities on the beachfront from

June 23 to August 23, see oceangrove.org/fitness

21 | Monday

Beach Foundation

Golf Outing

7 AM at Jumping Brook

Country Club

ogbeachfoundation.org

11 | Monday

Beach Nativity

8 PM

South End Beach

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Welcome

Town Beach &

Today

Map Recreation

Beach

Music Giving Events Studies

Bible Hour Worship

Children

& Youth

Pray &

Serve

Recreation

OGCMA Tennis & Recreation Center

Clay Courts: Inskip & New Jersey Avenues

Open to Members: May 1 – November 1, 2025, weather permitting

Hard Court: Broadway & Central Avenues

Open to Members: May 1 – Nov 30, 2025

The OGCMA Tennis & Recreation Center is located at Inskip & New

Jersey Avenues and features 3 Har-Tru clay courts and, at Broadway

& Central Avenue, features a hard court for tennis and pickleball.

Activities

Youth clinics, adult programs, lessons (which are fee-for-service),

women's league, tournaments & socials

Join Us For Fun On The Court... Whether you are here for

the day, the week or the entire summer... Come and play!!

Daily court rentals and lessons are available to the public.

Court Reservations

Ocean Grove Tennis Club (OGTC) members may reserve court time

4–7 days in advance. See rules for details.

Har-Tru courts (Inskip Avenue) may be reserved by the public up to

3 days in advance.

Hard courts (Broadway) may be reserved for tennis and pickleball by

non-members up to 3 days in advance.

Request public court reservations or lessons

in person at the tennis shed at the Inskip court,

by phoning 732-988-9755 or by phone/text 732-307-3322.

Fee Schedule

oceangrove.org/tennis

Fees for Guests of Members

Clay Court, per visit (limit of 6 visits per season) $20

Hard Court, per visit (limit of 6 visits per season) $5

Public court rentals for non-members:

Public Clay Court Fees

Weekdays, Weekends, Holidays $40/court hr.

Tennis Lessons

Individual, per hour $55

Youth Clinics

(June 26 – August 14; see page 14)

$100 / eight 1 hr. sessions

Drop-ins when available: $15 per 1 hr. session

Public Hard Court Fees

Weekdays, Weekends, Holidays $25/court hr.

Pickleball Round Robin Fee

$5 drop in

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Transaction Fees Not Included

OGCMA Shuffleboard

Located at Broadway

and Central Avenues

Open to members 7 days a week

(Sunday after 12:00 PM)

No open toe shoes please

Check us out on Facebook

@Ocean Grove Shuffleboard Club

Membership Fee

Per Person......................................$35

Fitness, Faith and Fun

Fitness, Faith & Fun for Seniors

Wed, 10:15 AM Community Room

Sat, 10:15 AM

Recreation

Transaction Fees Not Included

Membership Benefits

Monthly Tournaments

Free Instruction Nights

Keyless Access to Courts

Pot Luck Dinners

To register & pay online,

please visit

oceangrove.org/shuffleboard

Thornley Chapel West

Classes and Fees: oceangrove.org/fff

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Welcome

Town Beach &

Today Recreation

Map Recreation

Music Giving Events Studies

Bible Hour Worship

Children

& Youth

Pray &

Serve

42nd

Annual

Giant Craft Show

Saturday, June 21, 2025 — 9 AM to 4 PM

300+ artisans exhibiting unique handmade crafts

& food vendors

Steps from the beautiful Ocean Grove beach

Ocean Pathway between Ocean and Central Avenues

Crafter applications & show information available at

oceangrove.org/craft

Questions? e-mail GiantCraftShow@OceanGrove.org

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Grove Hall Retreat Center

Plan your next faith-based retreat at

this beautiful seaside Retreat Center

Grove Hall is the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting

Association’s beautiful seaside Christian Retreat

Center in the heart of Historic Ocean Grove on the

Jersey Shore. It’s the perfect place for your church

group to enjoy our mission of “Spiritual Birth, Growth &

Renewal” in God’s Square Mile where “all generations

can know & grow in Jesus.”

Enjoy the sea breezes while rocking on our wraparound

porches or take a short walk & see God’s

glory in the sunrise over the ocean. Start & end your

day in prayer in this peaceful setting.

Christian events, retreats & prayer meetings

Amenities include: 31 double occupancy rooms,

meeting spaces available on the first & third floors,

commercial kitchen available for use, continental

breakfast included

Grove Hall

Retreat & Conference Center

15 Pilgrim Pathway | PO Box 248

Ocean Grove, NJ 07756

732-749-8421

oceangrove.org/grove-hall

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BEYOND THE SUMMER

2025–6

OCEAN GROVE YOUTH TEMPLE

SEP

20

NIGHT OF WORSHIP

JERSEY

Need

SHORE

dates

WORSHIP

for most; "As

it AS is IT in IS Heaven" IN HEAVEN is the only

one we have

Christmas will need better

photo

IN THE YOUTH TEMPLE

OCT

11

DEC CHRISTMAS

6

MEN’S CONFERENCE

MAR

20-21

IN AUDITORIUM SQUARE

FEB

21

WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

IN THE YOUTH TEMPLE

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For current updates on all of our events, visit


Ocean Grove

Camp Meeting Association

presents

Christmas

in Ocean Grove

Sat, Dec 6

in

9 aM Christmas Marketplace

Youth Temple

Ocean Grove Ladies Auxiliary

3 pm Concert


5 PM Live Nativity

Auditorium Square

Great Auditorium

presented by St. Paul’s Church

6 PM Tree lighting and carols


Special visit from Santa

oceangrove.org/christmas

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Please join us for the Welcome Coffee

and General Information Meeting

on Saturday, June 21 at 11 AM

in the Youth Temple.

Plant Sale Saturday, May 24 9 AM – 1 PM AP

Book Pre-sale ($5) Thursday, July 10 4 PM–7 PM AP

Book Sale Friday, July 11 10 AM–6 PM AP

Saturday, July 12

10 AM–2 PM AP

Fish ’N’ Chips Wednesday, July 16 4:30 PM–7:30 PM AP

Thrifty Threads Pre-sale ($5) Thursday, July 24 5 PM–7 PM AP

Thrifty Threads Friday, July 25 10 AM–5 PM AP

Saturday, July 26

10 AM–2 PM AP

Summer Marketplace Pre-sale ($5) Thursday, July 31 5 PM–7 PM AP

Summer Marketplace Friday, August 1 10 AM–2 PM AP

Saturday, August 2 10 AM–2 PM AP

Fish ’N’ Chips

CALENDAR OF FUND-RAISING EVENTS

Wednesday, August 6 4:30 PM–7:30 PM AP

Art in the Park Saturday, August 9 11 AM–9 PM AP

Ice Cream Social Saturday, August 9 6 PM–9 PM AP

Christmas Marketplace Pre-sale ($5) Friday, December 5 3 PM–6 PM YT

Christmas Marketplace Saturday, December 6 9 AM–3 PM YT

* There is a $5 admission fee for pre-sales. Admission to sales is free.

oceangrove.org/ladies-auxiliary

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Ocean Grove

Memorial

Route 71 - Main Street

Broadway Entrance

Lawrence

Benson

Whitefield

West Grove

Delaware

Fletcher Lake Ave.

TCI

New Jersey

Pennsylvania

OGC

New York

Inskip

Stockton

Franklin

Clark

Cookman

Pilgrim Pathway

Central

Fletcher

Lake

For directions &

map links, visit

oceangrove.org/directions

or scan here:

TCB SC

PLAY

Beach

Parking

Boardwalk

Broadway

Abbott

SEB

Webb

Beach

Embury

BO

Heck

Pier

50

AP

ASP

AUD

BAB

BP

BO

Auditorium Pavilion

Auditorium Sq. Park

Great Auditorium

Bath Ave Beach Entrance

Boardwalk Pavilion

Beach Office

CC

CMA

CR

FP

GH

HSOG

Centennial Cottage

OGCMA Office

Community Room

Founders Park

Grove Hall Retreat Ctr.

Historical Society of OG

HUB

MAB

MB

NEB

OGC

OP

The HUB Book/Gift Store

Main Ave Beach Entrance

Middle Beach

North End Beach

Atlantic


Ocean Pathway

PLAY

SC

SEB

SS

TAB

TC

Landmarks

Drive

Square

Main Avenue Entrance

Main Avenue

Ocean

FP

Route 71 - Main Street

Mt. Hermon Way

Olin

Boardwalk

MAB

CC

CMA

CR

GH

HSOG

Bond

CMA

CR

HSOG

Ocean Avenue

Centennial Cottage

OGCMA Office

Community Room

Founders Park

Mt. Tabor Way

Pitman

Grove Hall Retreat Ctr.

Historical Society of OG

HUB

TC

Mt. Carmel Way

ASP

HUB

MAB

MB

NEB

OGC

OP

Asbury Avenue

McClintock

YT CC

TAB

TS

Mt. Zion Way

Ocean Pathway

AUD

AP

SS

BP

MB

Mt. Pisgah Way

Ocean Pathway

Wesley Lake

Lake Avenue

Pilgrim Pathway

OP OP

The HUB Book/Gift Store

Main Ave Beach Entrance

Middle Beach

North End Beach


Ocean Pathway

Bath

Boardwalk

PLAY

SC

SEB

SS

TAB

TC

GH

BAB

Surf

FP

Atlantic

NEB

Seaview

Playground

TCB

Shuffleboard Courts TCI

South End Beach TCW

Stokes Statue

TS

Bishop Janes Tabernacle YT Youth Temple

Thornley Chapel Seasonal Restrooms

Tennis (Hard Court)

Tennis (Clay Courts)

Thornley Chapel West

NJ Transit Train Station

Spray

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Welcome


Bible Hour Worship

Children

& Youth

Pray &

Serve

Beach &

Recreation

Town

Map

Daily Calendar

Activity Calendar

Please see the bottom of the map on pages 50–51 for the key to locations in this calendar.

Tue, April 8

11:00 AM Ladies Auxiliary Donation Day CR

Sat, May 3

9:00 AM OG Chamber of Commerce Event:

Spring Fling Arts & Craft Show

ASP

Tue, May 13


Sat, May 17

10:00 AM HUB Spring Preview HUB

Fri, May 23

10:00 AM HUB Opening Day HUB

7:00 PM Adoration: A True Vine Experience

a night of worship & prayer

featuring God Square Mile YT

Sat, May 24

9:00 AM Ladies’ Auxiliary Plant Sale AP

7:30 PM Atlantic Wind Ensemble Concert AUD

Sun, May 25

9:00 AM Ocean Grove Beach Church:

Pastor Joe Tiedemann

BP

Sat, May 31

9:00 AM OG Chamber of Commerce:

Giant Flea Market

OP

11:00 AM Gospel Music Ministries BP

7:00 PM Gospel Music Ministries BP

Sun, June 1



BP

Fri, June 6




7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal: Sunday Worship AUD

7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal: Choir Festival

and Sacred Masterworks AUD

Sat, June 7




Sun, June 8

9:00 AM Choir Rehearsal: Sunday Worship AUD


Rev. Sang Won Doh

BP

10:15 AM Sunday Worship Childcare

& Children's Church

YT

10:30 AM Sunday Worship:

Rev. Dr. DeForest “Buster” Soaries AUD

2:15, 4, 7 Gospel Music Ministries BP

Tue, June 10


Fri, June 13







Sat, June 14

9:00 AM Season Opening Pray in One Accord AUD




Sun, June 15



Rev. Dr. Richard Twidle

BP


& Children's Church

YT


Dr. David Ashcraft

AUD


Mon, June 16

9:00 AM Bible Hour: Rev. Dr. J.D. Landis TAB

8:00 PM BeachFire - Young Adult/College NEB

Tue, June 17




Wed, June 18


Thu, June 19


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Fri, June 20




5:00 PM Soul Care – Freedom In Christ TC

6:30 PM Weekday Worship:

Vespers Reflection Service TC





Sat, June 21

8:00 AM Pray in One Accord CR

9:00 AM Giant Craft Show


11:00 AM Ladies’ Auxiliary Welcome Coffee



7:00 PM Saturday Night Worship,

Lifeguard Outreach Ministries BP

Sun, June 22



Rev. Dr. Don Shepson

BP


& Children's Church

YT


Rev. Jeff Quinn

AUD


7:00 PM Sing for Joy & More TAB

Mon, June 23

7:30 AM Solid Rock Club - Ages 12-17 BP

7:45 AM Jr. Guards 1 - Ages 9-15 MB


8:00 AM Recreation: Fitness, Faith and Fun BO

9:00 AM Riptide - Ages 8-11 YT

9:00 AM Thornley Chapel - Ages 4-7 TC

9:00 AM Breakfast Club - Ages 12-17 BP

9:00 AM Sandpipers - 2 -3 years YT

9:00 AM Bible Hour: Pastor Raphael Giglio TAB

10:00 AM Youth Dramatics Ministry:

Pre-Audition Rehersals

YT

12:30 PM Tour of the Great Auditorium HUB

7:00 PM Teen Show Rehearsal YT


Daily Calendar

Activity Calendar

For the most up to date listing of our events, visit oceangrove.org/calendar

Tue, June 24











YT


1:00 PM HUB Program: Children's Storytime

Ages 4 & up and siblings HUB

7:00 PM Freestyle - Ages 12-17 YT



Wed, June 25












YT

10:15 AM Fitness, Faith and Fun, Senior Fitness CR


6:30 PM Weekday Worship: Sanctuary TAB


8:45 PM Weekday Worship: Contemplation TAB

Thu, June 26









10:00 AM Youth Dramatics Ministry: Auditions YT

4:00 PM Youth Tennis Clinic (Ages 6-11) TCI



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Welcome


Bible Hour Worship

Children

& Youth

Pray &

Serve

Beach &

Recreation

Town

Map

Apr 8 –

Jun 26

Daily Calendar

Activity Calendar


Fri, June 27

Bridgefest Day One

No Youth Programming Today: Enjoy Bridgefest!







7:00 PM Special Event: Bridgefest Concert,

Cain (bridgefest.org for tickets) AUD



and Sacred Masterworks

CR

Sat, June 28

Bridgefest Day Two

8:00 AM Pray in One Accord TAB


10:15 AM Fitness, Faith and Fun, Senior Fitness TC

7:00 PM “Songwriters Night at the HUB”

hosted by Raphael & Aly Giglio HUB

Sun, June 29



Megan Faulkner

BP


& Children's Church

YT


Dr. Richard Blackaby

AUD


3:30 PM Songs on a Summer Afternoon:

Laura Zahn, Mezzo-Soprano TAB


6:30 PM The Current, Student Worship,

Ages 12-College

YT



Mon, June 30









9:00 AM Bible Hour: Mrs. Kim Shepson TAB

10:00 AM Youth Dramatics Ministry: Auditions YT



7:00 PM Summer Band Rehearsal AUD

7:00 PM Bible Study: Under the Umbrella MAB


Tue, July 1









10:00 AM Youth Dramatics Ministry Rehearsals YT

11:15 AM Bible Study with Karen Pulley:

The Names of God

TC







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Wed, July 2












10:30 AM Bible Study: Under the Umbrella TAB




7:30 PM Organ Recital: Dr. Gordon Turk AUD


Thu, July 3











1:30, 3:30, 7 PM Gospel Music Ministries BP




7:30 PM Summer Stars Classical Music Festival,

New Jersey Wind Symphony AUD

Fri, July 4

No Youth Programming Today


10:15 AM Men's Fellowship: “Momentum” TAB










Daily Calendar

Activity Calendar


Sat, July 5



10:30 AM Ocean Grove Independence Day Parade



7:30 PM Patriotic Concert,

Ocean Grove Summer Band AUD

Sun, July 6



Major Jeffrey Bassett

BP


& Children's Church

YT

10:30 AM Sunday Worship: Pastor Vito Aiuto AUD



3:30 PM Songs on a Summer Afternoon,

America Sings, Quartet Recital TAB



Ages 12-College

YT


7:00 PM Abiding: a True Vine Experience

featuring God Square Mile AUD

Mon, July 7









9:00 AM Bible Hour: Pastor Vito Aiuto TAB



7:00 PM Summer Band Rehearsal BP



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Welcome


Bible Hour Worship

Children

& Youth

Pray &

Serve

Beach &

Recreation

Town

Map

Jun 27 –

Jul 7

Daily Calendar

Activity Calendar


Tue, July 8










The Names of God

TC





Wed, July 9















7:30 PM Ocean Grove Summer Band Concert BP

7:30 PM Organ Recital, Guest Ken Cowan AUD

8:45 PM Weekday Worship: PrayerSong:

30 Minutes of Time with God TAB

Thu, July 10













4:00 PM Ladies’ Auxiliary: Book Sale, Pre-Sale AP




7:30 PM Musical Entertainment: Summer Stars

Classical Music Festival,

Solisti Ensemble

Fri, July 11









10:00 AM Ladies’ Auxiliary: Book Sale AP









7:00 PM Academy of the Arts - The Child Stealer:

The Story of Amy Carmichael TAB



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Sat, July 12



10:00 AM Ladies’ Auxiliary: Book Sale AP


10:30 AM Beach Activity: Sand Sculpture Contest

NEB



7:00 PM Praisefest AUD

Sun, July 13



Pastor Christian Andrews BP


& Children's Church

YT


Pastor Christian Andrews AUD




Ronald Naldi, Tenor

TAB



Ages 12-College

YT




Mon, July 14





8:00 AM FCA Surf Camp





9:00 AM Bible Hour: Pastor Christian Andrews TAB






Daily Calendar

Activity Calendar


Tue, July 15











The Names of God

TC







Wed, July 16














4:30 PM Ladies’ Auxiliary Fish 'N' Chips Dinner







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Welcome


Bible Hour Worship

Children

& Youth

Pray &

Serve

Beach &

Recreation

Town

Map

July

8 – 16

Daily Calendar

Activity Calendar


Thu, July 17

















7:30 PM Summer Stars Classical Music Festival:

Ziggy and Miles (guitar duo)

& Anthony Trionfo (flute) AUD

Fri, July 18























Sat, July 19

71st Annual Choir Festival

Get the Schedule:

1–4 PM in Auditorium Square Park




11:30 AM Choir Festival Tours & Activities

To Be Announced —

see oceangrove.org/choir-festival

12:30 PM Beach Activity: Boogie Board Races NEB

1:00 PM Centennial Cottage Tours CC

1:00 PM Historical Society Museum Tours HSOG

1:00 PM Historical Video Presentation

and Walking Tour

TAB



4:00 PM Special Event: Strawberry Festival AP

4:00 PM OG Chamber of Commerce

Summer Stroll

7:00 PM 71st Annual Choir Festival AUD

Sun, July 20



Rev. Dr. David Burke

BP


& Children's Church

YT


Dr. Todd J. Williams

AUD





Ages 12-College

YT




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Mon, July 21

7:00 AM Ocean Grove Beach Foundation:

Golf Outing

Club









9:00 AM Bible Hour: Rev. Dr. Jason Tucker TAB






Tue, July 22




8:00 AM Dave Mitchell Memorial

Junior Lifeguard Tournament SEB







The Names of God

TC



7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal: Sacred Masterworks AUD

Daily Calendar

Activity Calendar


Wed, July 23
















7:30 PM Organ Recital:

Guest Bryan Anderson AUD



Thu, July 24














5:00 PM Ladies’ Auxiliary

Thrifty Threads Pre-Sale

AP




Kiron Atom Tellian, Piano AUD

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Welcome


Bible Hour Worship

Children

& Youth

Pray &

Serve

Beach &

Recreation

Town

Map

July

17 – 24

Daily Calendar

Activity Calendar


Fri, July 25









10:00 AM Ladies’ Auxiliary

Thrifty Threads Sale

AP











Sat, July 26

8:00 AM Pray in One Accord TAB


10:00 AM Ladies’ Auxiliary

Thrifty Threads Sale

AP


10:30 AM Small Beginnings Show

1, 3, 7 PM Gospel Music Ministries BP

7:00 PM Concert: Classical Pops Concert AUD

8:30 PM Movie Night on the Beach: Moana SEB

Sun, July 27

Camp Meeting Week



Nancy Ann Gillan,

OGCMA President

BP


& Children's Church

YT


Dr. Stephen Lennox

AUD



3:30 PM Songs on a Summer Afternoon,

Justin Beck, Bass-Baritone TAB



Ages 12-College

YT




Mon, July 28







9:00 AM Bible Hour: Dr. Stephen Lennox TAB

10:30 AM Camp Meeting Week Seminar

with Dr. James Fuller:


Discovering Who God

Designed You to Be”

CR




7:00 PM Bible Study: Under the Umbrella TAB


Tue, July 29











Discovering Who God


CR


The Names of God

TC






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Wed, July 30












Discovering Who God


CR








Thu, July 31











Discovering Who God


CR






5:00 PM Ladies’ Auxiliary Summer

Marketplace Pre-Sale

AP


7:30 PM Teen Show: Music Man Jr. YT


Orchestra & Organ Finale AUD

Daily Calendar

Activity Calendar


Fri, August 1








10:00 AM Ladies’ Auxiliary Summer Marketplace




Discovering Who God


CR








7:00 PM Gospel Music Ministries:

Worship and the Word

with Pastor Raphael Giglio BP

7:30 PM Teen Show: Music Man Jr. YT


Sat, August 2

7:00 AM Memorial Mile Swim Check-in

8:00 AM Dave Mooij Memorial Mile Swim



10:00 AM Ladies’ Auxiliary Summer Marketplace

AP


10:15 AM Momentum Men’s Fellowship Brunch

TAB



4:00 PM Founder’s Day Event ASP

Visit oceangrove.org/founders

7:00 PM Handel’s Messiah Spectacular AUD

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Welcome


Bible Hour Worship

Children

& Youth

Pray &

Serve

Beach &

Recreation

Town

Map

Jul 25 –

Aug 2

Daily Calendar

Activity Calendar


Sun, August 3



Rev. Beth Whalley Mitchell,

Trustee, OGCMA

BP


& Children's Church

YT


Rev. Dr. Jessica LaGrone AUD




“Songs of the Spirit”

Sacred Quartet Recital

AUD



Ages 12-College

YT

7:00 PM Close of Camp Meeting Week

Communion Worship Service AUD

Mon, August 4







9:00 AM Bible Hour:

Rev. Dr. Jessica LaGrone TAB




Tue, August 5







9:00 AM Bible Hour:





Wed, August 6







9:00 AM Bible Hour:




4:30 PM Ladies’ Auxiliary

Fish 'N' Chips Dinner

AP






Thu, August 7







9:00 AM Bible Hour:



1:00 PM Lantern Decorating

with Artist Sue Gioulis HUB






7:30 PM National Historic Camp Meeting AUD

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Fri, August 8







9:00 AM Bible Hour:













8:30 PM Movie Night on the Beach: Encanto SEB

Sat, August 9


9:00 AM Bible Hour:



11:00 AM Ladies’ Auxiliary Art in the Park

11:00 AM Beach Activity: Scavenger Hunt MB


6:00 PM Ladies’ Auxiliary Ice Cream Social AP

7:00 PM Illumination Night ASP

Sun, August 10



Rev. Dr. Richard Hendrickson BP


& Children's Church

YT

10:30 AM Sunday Worship: Dr. Duffy Robbins AUD




Monica Ziglar, Soprano TAB



Ages 12-College

YT

7:00 PM Hymn Sing: America's Keswick TAB

Daily Calendar

Activity Calendar


Mon, August 11







9:00 AM Bible Hour: Dr. Duffy Robbins TAB




8:00 PM Beach Nativity BO

Tue, August 12













Wed, August 13











7:30 PM Ocean Grove Summer Band

Christmas Concert

BP

7:30 PM Organ Recital:

Guest Organist, Carol Williams AUD



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Welcome


Bible Hour Worship

Children

& Youth

Pray &

Serve

Beach &

Recreation

Town

Map

August

3 – 13

Daily Calendar

Activity Calendar


Thu, August 14















Fri, August 15



















Sat, August 16






7:00 PM LIFT Nights: Worship at the Pavilion BP

Sun, August 17



Rev. Dr. Trevon Gross

BP


& Children's Church

YT


Rev. Dr. Harold Dean Trulear AUD





Ages 12-College

YT


Mon, August 18


9:00 AM Bible Hour:

Rev. Dr. Harold Dean Trulear TAB


7:00 PM Summer Band Rehearsal AUD

Tue, August 19


9:00 AM Bible Hour:



7:30 PM Children’s Show: Snow White YT


Wed, August 20


9:00 AM Bible Hour:






7:30 PM Ocean Grove Summer Band Concert AUD



Thu, August 21


9:00 AM Bible Hour:







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Fri, August 22


9:00 AM Bible Hour:














Sat, August 23


9:00 AM Bible Hour:







Sun, August 24



Megan Faulkner

BP

10:15 AM Sunday Worship Childcare YT

10:30 AM Sunday Worship

in the Great Auditorium AUD




7:00 PM Worship Event:

Sacred Masterworks

AUD

Mon, August 25

9:00 AM Bible Hour: Rev. David Cotton TAB


6:30 PM “The Sandbar” - Family Ministry AP


Tue, August 26




Daily Calendar

Activity Calendar


Wed, August 27




7:30 PM Ocean Grove Summer Band

Performance

BP



Thu, August 28






Fri, August 29












Sat, August 30




7:00 PM Holiday Encores Concert:

Saturday Night at the Movies AUD

Sun, August 31




BP


10:30 AM Sunday Worship: Pastor Tim Lucas AUD


Wed, September 3


Sat, September 6

9:00 AM OG Chamber of Commerce:

Giant Fall Flea Market

OP

11:00 AM Gospel Music Ministries BP

7:00 PM NY Staff Band of the Salvation Army BP

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Welcome


Bible Hour Worship

Children

& Youth

Pray &

Serve

Beach &

Recreation

Town

Map

Aug 4 –

Sep 6

Daily Calendar

Activity Calendar


Sun, September 7




BP



Salvation Army Sunday,

Col. Ivan Rock

AUD

Wed, September 10


Wed, September 17


Sat, September 20

TBA Night of Worship YT

Sat, October 4


Fall Harvest Festival

Sat, October 11

5:00 PM Jersey Shore Worship Event:

As It is in Heaven

AUD

Mon, December 1


Holiday House Tour

Fri, December 5

3:00 PM Ladies’ Auxiliary Christmas Marketplace

Pre-Sale ($5 admission)

YT

Sat, December 6

9 AM – Noon Thornley Chapel open for TC

prayer and refreshments.

9:00 AM Ladies’ Auxiliary Christmas Marketplace

(free admission)

YT

1:30 PM Birthday Party for Jesus for Children YT

3:00 PM Christmas in Ocean Grove:

Concert

TAB


Live Nativity

AUD


Tree Lighting

ASP

Wed, December 31

7:30 PM New Year’s Eve Worship Service TC

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