Thursday, July 10, 2025

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OCEAN CITY – Howard “Howie” Batson has served as pastor of the First Baptist Church of Amarillo since 1995. A native of South Carolina, Dr. Batson holds a business administration degree from Lander University, a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Philosophy from Baylor University. He is the author of numerous articles and publications including the books Common Sense Church Growth and Jesus Is Lord.
The 7:00 p.m. evening show will feature Bob Stromberg. Bob Stromberg grew up in the Allegheny Mountains of rural northern Pennsylvania. Throughout his early school years, his deepest desire was to be recognized as class clown. Bob has written three books, “Finding the Magnificent in Lower Mundane,” the award winning, beautifully illustrated family story “The Miracle at Stinky Bay” and the best-selling, “Why Geese Fly Farther Than Eagles.” He is known by many for his appearances on the awarding winning TV comedy Bananas. His comedy and speaking has a wide range of expression from group whistling to stories with heart, standup and amazing shadow puppets.
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 a.m., 10:15 a.m., & 6:35 p.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 both morning and evening services. Children’s Worship is available for kids K through 4th grade both morning 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