Annual Jesus at the Beach event set to kick off July 31

By Remy Andersen Staff Writer

(July 28, 2023) Among the throngs of tourists traveling to Ocean City this week to take in the sun, sights and sounds, thousands of Christians will be coming down to take part in the 29th annual Jesus at the Beach Music and Ministry Festival.

The event this year will take place Monday through Wednesday, July 31 to Aug. 2.

Started in 1995, Jesus at the Beach is organized by Gary Steger, the director of Son Spot Ministries.

Activities will be held at the Ocean City convention center on 40th Street all three days, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“Everyone is welcome and there is no charge for these events,” Steger said. “Many families and young people attend.”

Multiple groups and organizations arrive to help with Jesus at the Beach, with the event seeing local members of ministries and ministries from other areas coming to the beach to celebrate.

Every year, Jesus at the Beach welcomes new and repeat attendees alike.

The activities that can be expected during the daytime include praise, worship, prayer, and Holy Spirit Ministry, according to Steger.

From 7-10 p.m., the event transitions to the beach at North Division Street with praise music, dance, drama and testimony. A prayer tent will also be set up for the attendees.

“There will be a baptism service planned for Wednesday, in the ocean near the convention center, following the morning gathering,” Steger said.

About a hundred people typically partake in the daily activities, with many others participating in the nighttime praise music. About a

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