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Old Orchard Beach Camp Meetings 2025

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Pier Ministry July 24 – 27 Camp Meetings July 26 – 29 Bible Studies July 28 – 30

What is Old Orchard Beach Camp Meetings?

The Salvation Army Old Orchard Beach Camp Meetings are a series of annual religious gatherings held by The Salvation Army in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. The events take place at the Seaside Pavilion and the Old Orchard Beach Pier and last several days. The main focus of the camp meetings and pier ministry is to provide a space for spiritual renewal and growth through worship services, Bible studies, prayer meetings, and other activities. The camp meetings and pier festival are also an opportunity for attendees to connect with others who share their faith and to build relationships that can last a lifetime and is open to people of all ages and backgrounds.

JULY 24 – JULY 27, 2025
7PM-10PM

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!

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Schedule

Thursday, July 24 – Sunday, July 27, 2025

7pm – 10pm | Pier Ministry – Old Orchard Beach Town Square

Friday, July 25

12:00pm-7pm | Trade Store Open – Pavilion store

Saturday, July 26

12:00pm-7pm | Trade Store Open – Pavilion store

10:00am-7pm | Trade Store Open – Pavilion store

7pm | Opening Night Celebration with Commissioners Howell and musical guest Charlie Green | (Children’s Ministries Available) – Seaside Pavilion – *Livestreamed*

Sunday, July 27

10am | Sunday Worship with Commissioners Howell and musical guest Charlie Green | (Children’s Ministries Available) – Seaside Pavilion – *Livestreamed*

4pm | March of Witness (From the top of Old Orchard Street to the Town Square)

Monday, July 28

9:00am | Beach Bible Study – End of Union Avenue

9:30am | Chapel Bible Study Led by Commissioners Howell – Old Orchard Beach Corps

10:00am-12:30pm | Trade Store Open – Pavilion store

5:00pm-7:00pm | Trade Store Open – Pavilion store

5pm | Family Fun Night Activities – Old Orchard Beach Corps Grounds

7pm | Family Fun Night Gathering – Seaside Pavilion

Tuesday, July 29

8am | OOB Fellowship Golf Outing & Luncheon – Registration

9:00am | Beach Bible Study – End of Union Avenue

9:30am | Chapel Bible Study Led by Commissioners Howell – Old Orchard Beach Corps

10:00am-12:30pm | Trade Store Open – Pavilion store

5:00pm-7:00pm | Trade Store Open – Pavilion store

7pm | New York Staff Band and Eastern Territory Staff Songsters Concert (Children’s Ministries Available) – Seaside Pavilion – *Livestreamed*

Wednesday, July 30

9:00am | Beach Bible Study – End of Union Avenue

9:30am | Chapel Bible Study Led by Commissioners Howell – Old Orchard Beach Corps

Fellowship Golf Tournament

Tuesday, July 29^th 8:30am– Dunegrass Golf Club (65 Wild Dunes Way, Old Orchard Beach, Maine)
$80 per person – Registration deadline July 22
Includes 18 holes golf with cart and luncheon
Prizes for Top 3 Groups, Longest Drive & Closest to the Pin

Kids Meetings

Children’s Meetings will be offered for the children (ages 6 months to 12 years) of parents attending the camp meetings. Check-in will begin 15 minutes prior to the start of meetings at the Seaside Pavilion.

Meetings for all ages will run Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday. Join us Monday night for Family Fun Night at the Seaside Pavilion!

Special Guests

Commissioners Willis & Barbara Howell

Willis Howell was born in Meriden, Connecticut to Salvationist parents. Barbara Leidy, a 5^th generation Salvationist, was born to Salvation Army Officer parents in Youngstown, Ohio.

The Howells retired from active Officership after serving as Territorial Leaders for the USA Southern Territory for five years. Commissioner Willis Howell is now involved as the Senior Instructor for the Evangeline Booth College and Training School. Commissioner Barbara Howell has taken up an appointment at the Evangeline Booth College as well. She currently serves as the Assistant Principal for the School for Leadership and Educational Development.

More than anything, however, the Howells are passionate about Army ministry and seeing people begin – and deepen – a relationship with Jesus.