Chicago Pastor to Preach at Ocean City Tabernacle

OCEAN CITY – Lon Allison, Pastor of Teaching and Outreach at Wheaton Bible Church in the Chicago area, will be speaking at both morning services June 8. Lon had served as a youth minister, pastor of four churches, Director of Evangelism and Prayer for a denomination, and for fifteen years served as Executive Director of the Billy Graham Center at Wheaton College. He has published two books: “Going Public with the Gospel” and “That the World May Believe, a brief biography of John R. Mott.” He is a consulting editor for Outreach magazine, and has published numerous articles on topics of evangelism, spiritual formation, preaching, church growth, and leadership.
There will be two identical services at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. You will see some familiar faces including Greg Field, who will lead the 8:15 and 10:15 a.m. pre-service hymn singing along with Jeff Seals on the organ and Carolyn Lothian at the piano.
There are also some new people you will want to meet. Rick Carlson is the new President/CEO of the Ocean City Tabernacle and Moorlyn Family Theatre. Curt Cloninger, is a professional actor, writer and storyteller. He will also be involved throughout the season.
Child care is available for ages 3 and younger in the Noah’s Ark nursery. Children’s Worship is available for kids K through 4th grade both services and a Jr. High class 5th through 8th grade is offered at the 10:30 a.m. service.
Everyone is welcome. Come in your vacation clothes. Sunday events at the Tabernacle are by contribution only; tickets are not needed. Parking is free on the Tabernacle grounds for anyone attending worship services or concerts.
Our website is www.octab.org