Old Orchard Beach 2023 Program Book

Event Schedule

Thursday, July 27

7:00–10:00pm Pier Ministry

Old Orchard Beach Town Square

Friday, July 28

7:00–10:00pm Pier Ministry

Old Orchard Beach Town Square

Saturday, July 29

6:45pm

Children’s Meetings Check–in

Tabernacle & Old Orchard Beach Corps

7:00pm “

God Is Working – In Our World”

Speaker: Commissioner Mark W. Tillsley

Seaside Pavilion* – Livestreamed

7:00–10:00pm Pier Ministry

Old Orchard Beach Town Square

July 27—August 3

Sunday, July 30

9:00am Prayer Meeting

Old Orchard Beach Corps Chapel

9:45am Children’s Meetings Check–in

Tabernacle & Old Orchard Beach Corps

10:00am

“God Is Working – In Our Lives”

Speaker: Commissioner William A. Bamford, III

Seaside Pavilion* – Livestreamed

3:00pm

March of Witness

From the top of Old Orchard Street to the Town Square

3:15pm

Canadian Staff Songsters and New York Staff Band Concert

Old Orchard Beach Town Square

7:00pm

“God Is Working – In Our World”

Speaker: Major R. Michael Himes

Seaside Pavilion* – Livestreamed

7:00–10:00pm

Pier Ministry

Old Orchard Beach Town Square

*Children’s Ministries Available

Event Schedule

Monday, July 31

9:00am Beach Bible Study

Leaders: Majors Jodi & Philip Lloyd

End of Union Avenue

9:30am Corps Bible Study

Leader: Lt. Colonel John P. Murray

OOB Corps Chapel

5:00pm Family Activities

Old Orchard Beach Corps Grounds

7:00pm Family Night Gathering

Leaders: Majors Antonio & Jennifer Rosamilia

Seaside Pavilion – Livestreamed

Tuesday, August 1

7:30 AM

NNE ForeKids Golf Classic

Dunegrass Golf Club

9:00am Beach Bible Study

Leaders: Majors Jodi & Philip Lloyd

End of Union Avenue

9:30am Corps Bible Study Leader: Lt. Colonel John P. Murray

OOB Corps Chapel

7:00pm Canadian Staff Songsters and New York Staff Band Concert

Seaside Pavilion* – Livestreamed

July 27—August 3

Wednesday, August 2

9:00am Beach Bible Study

Leaders: Majors Jodi & Philip Lloyd

End of Union Avenue

9:30am Corps Bible Study

Leader: Lt. Colonel John P. Murray

OOB Corps Chapel

Thursday, August 3

9:00am Beach Bible Study

Leaders: Majors Jodi & Philip Lloyd

End of Union Avenue

9:30am Corps Bible Study

Leader: Lt. Colonel John P. Murray

OOB Corps Chapel

*Children’s Ministries Available

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• Salvation Army uniform apparel

• Polos, T-Shirts, Hoodies

• Others Trade for Hope merchandise

• Salvation Army promotional gifts

• Canadian Staff Songsters and New York Staff Band recordings

General Parking

Parking in the Pavilion area is limited. However, parking is available at the Old Orchard Beach High School at 40 E. Emerson Cummings Boulevard. Free shuttles will start running 1 hour before each meeting, with return trips to the parking lot following events. Watch for Seaside Pavilion Parking signs as you approach the area. Our friendly parking staff will be glad to assist you. Please park only in designated parking areas, preferably at the High School. Police will ticket vehicles illegally parked on the streets, blocking driveways or parked on lawn areas. Vehicles will be subject to towing at owner’s expense.

Miscellaneous

• Lost and found is located in the Seaside Pavilion office.

• Seaside Pavilion office will be open daily 8:00 am–5:00pm.

• No food or beverages are allowed in the Seaside Pavilion.

Children's Meetings

Children’s Meetings will be offered for the children (ages 6 months to 9 years) of parents attending the camp meetings. Registration will begin 15 minutes prior to the start of meetings at the Seaside Pavilion. Preschool children (ages 3-5) will be in their own space in the gym at the OOB Corps and will only be united with elementary aged children during the Bible Story time. Nursery care will be provided for children 6 months up to 2 years. Meetings for all ages will run Saturday, Sunday, and Tuesday. Join us Monday night for Family Fun Night at the Seaside Pavilion.

REGISTRATION

Nursery (6 months–2)

Preschool (3–5)

Children (6–9)

MEETING AND PICK–UP LOCATIONS

OOB Corps

OOB Corps

Tabernacle

Saturday Evening Guest

At home in the USA Eastern Territory, Mark currently serves as Senior Instructor, Curriculum Department, College for Officer Training and Territorial Theology and Christian Ethics Secretary for the Territorial Commander’s Office and his wife Sharon as Personnel Officer, Officers’ Services and Records Department. They are known for their sound Biblical teaching and their desire to live out a strong message of Hope that represents the optimistic nature of our theological heritage.

Commissioner Mark W. Tillsley

Sunday Morning Guest

Commissioners William A. & G. Lorraine Bamford have served in corps and leadership appointments in Eastern Pennsylvania & Delaware, Western Pennsylvania, Southern New England and Northeast Ohio. They served as the Chief Secretary and Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries in the South America West Territory before returning to the USA East Territory in those roles. In 2016, Commissioners Bamford took up the mantle of leadership as the Territorial Commander and Territorial President of Women’s Ministries in the USA Eastern Territory.

The Commissioners are blessed with three children, Michelle, Nicole, and Bill, and six wonderful grandchildren.

Commissioner William A. & G. Lorraine Bamford

Sunday Evening Guests

Cathy and Mike Himes are both the children of Salvation Army Officer parents. They have been involved in Army activities their entire lives. As soldiers they held the positions of Sunday school teacher, bandsmen, songsters, League of Mercy members, Bandmaster, Songster Leader, and Corps Sergeant Major. They worked at Divisional Headquarters in Pittsburgh and Saint Louis, in the Corrections Department, Public Relations, and Music Department. Cathy is a trained teacher with a love for child evangelism. She was commissioned with the highest grades in her session and received the Commissioners’ Award. Mike’s desire is to be a lover of souls. They met at Glen Eyrie at the Soldiers’ National Seminar on Evangelism. They will have but five appointments when they finish their thirty-four years of service. They are corps officers, first and foremost, currently serving at Manchester Citadel, Connecticut. They have three grown children, and two grandchildren.

Majors Michael and Cathy Himes

Canadian Staff Songsters

Canadian Staff Songsters

Music is an integral part of Salvation Army ministry around the world, and the Canada and Bermuda Territory is no exception. The territory’s vocal ministry received a boost in the fall of 2016 with the formation of the Canadian Staff Songsters, under the leadership of Major Len Ballantine. The Salvation Army in Canada had a staff songster brigade in its early days, but such a group has not existed for about 100 years.

The brigade has shared in ministry across the province of Ontario, including on Parliament Hill in Ottawa and in the annual Christmas With The Salvation Army events at Toronto’s Roy Thomson Hall, in Calgary, Chicago and Bermuda. The group is delighted to minister at the Old Orchard Beach Camp Meetings as together we celebrate our faith and joy in all things music-making for God’s glory.

New York Staff Band

New York Staff Band

Since 1887 the New York Staff Band has maintained the highest standards of musical practice and Christian ministry. As one of the nation’s oldest, continuous musical ensembles, the NYSB has rightfully been heralded as “America’s Foremost Brass Band.” Motivated by a love for Christ, the band’s interactions with culture stand as testimony to its consistent engagement and Christian witness and participates at the forefront between the sacred and the secular.

All members of the band are volunteers, even though many have studied at some of America’s finest music schools and conservatories. Members give freely in addition to their regular “day job” as either an employee of The Salvation Army or as a member of The Salvation Army clergy.

Corps Bible Study

Lt. Colonel John Murray and his wife Brenda entered the Toronto College for Officer Training from Woodroffe Temple, Ottawa as part of the “Messengers of the Truth” Session. They were commissioned and ordained as Salvation Army officers in 1996. He is currently the Chair, Toronto Grace Health Centre Board of Trustees and has been appointed as Executive Officer for the Canadian Staff Songsters.

John holds a BA from York University, Toronto, a Graduate Certificate in Public Relations and Communications Management from Royal Roads University, Victoria, BC, and an MA in Leadership from the University of Guelph. John has also completed the Harvard Kennedy School Executive Certificate, Non-Profit Leadership. He is also an accredited APR (Canadian Public Relations Society) and holds the Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) designation. John and Brenda delight in their four sons, Zachary, Liam, Kieran, and Nathan and when he’s not working, John enjoys golfing, cycling and photography.

Lt. Colonel John Murray

Beach Bible Study

Majors Jodi & Philip Lloyd

Majors Jodi & Philip Lloyd have been serving the Lord in Salvation Army ministry for over 25 years. They fell in love at Camp Wonderland and since have a passion for camping and youth ministry. Serving as Corps Officers, Divisional & Territorial Youth Secretaries, and are currently serving at Divisional Headquarters in Western Pennsylvania. The Lloyds have four children, and their favorite pastime is to be on the sidelines cheering them on. Phil and Jodi are very excited to share in the bible study ministry at OOB this year – meet them at the beach!

Pier Ministry Festival

Events and performances

A free, family-friendly variety show produced by The Salvation Army. Come for four nights of fun giveaways, balloon animals, face painting, magic and dancing. Sing-along, dance along, grab a bite at a local vendor and enjoy the show!

What’s This All About?

The Salvation Army has been producing the Old Orchard Beach Pier Festival in various forms for almost 100 years, though it’s only been this large a scale for the past 10. They come every summer and set up a huge stage right in the parking lot at the end of the loop. Many of our friendly staff are volunteering their time to bring Light and Love to you! They are there to put on a great show with a simple message; You are Loved

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Acts

The program matures with the night, though every minute is family-oriented. Starting at 7pm, grab your kids to dancealong to today’s hit music. Then, sing-along with a live band to all your favorite kids songs like Baby Shark and Wheels on The Bus. Don’t miss some special appearances (and photo ops!) with your favorite princesses and heroes. As the sun sets, you’ll be amazed by a magician and thrilled by a team of dancers. Our M.C. might just pull you up on stage for some interactive games and comedy. An original movement piece will be performed by a team who toured in Costa Rica this summer! The night will end with all your favorite 80’s rock-and-roll hits as a live band closes out the show.

For more information, go to saconnects.org/oob

USA Eastern Territory Commissioners William A. & G. Lorraine Bamford Territorial Leaders