Partners in Summer Youth Ministry
Every summer, Vacation Bible School fills the Tabernacle campus with the sound of kids’ laughter, worship songs, and the kind of joy that only comes from young hearts encountering Jesus for the first time — or the hundredth. None of that happens without a community willing to invest in it.
This year, nine local businesses stepped forward as VBS sponsors, together raising $2,500 — fully covering the cost of t-shirts for every child who walked through our doors this summer. We are so grateful for their generosity and for the trust they’ve placed in OCT’s Nurture ministry to shape the next generation.
Meet Our 2026 VBS Sponsors
We’re proud to call these businesses partners in summer youth ministry, and we encourage our OCT family to support them in return:
- Jilly’s — celebrating 50 years on the boardwalk and still bringing the fun to Ocean City families
- OC Awning — Ocean City, New Jersey’s premier awning specialist
- McMahon Insurance Agency — trusted local coverage and community-minded service
- Johnson’s Popcorn — world famous quality caramel corn since 1940
- The Flanders Hotel — an Ocean City landmark of hospitality and history
- The Crab Trap — a beloved local favorite for fresh seafood
- Cepha Inc. — OCT’s go-to print partner, generously supporting our special projects all year
- The Boyle Real Estate Team, powered by Keller Williams — helping families find home on the island
- Glazed Over Studios — Ocean City’s paint-your-own-pottery studio on Asbury Avenue
Each of these sponsors said yes to partnering with us not because they had to, but because they believe — as we do — that investing in kids matters. That’s the kind of community we’re blessed to serve alongside.
A Special Word of Thanks to Cepha Inc.
Beyond this year’s VBS sponsorship, Cepha Inc. has quietly been one of OCT’s most consistent partners, supporting our print and special-project needs throughout the year. Their generosity has helped us produce materials that carry our mission further, season after season. We’re grateful for a partner who shows up not just once, but again and again — and we wanted to make sure our community knows their name and considers them for their own printing needs.
Where Jesus Christ is Central
At the heart of everything OCT does — VBS included — is our commitment to being a place Where Jesus Christ is Central. This summer’s sponsors made it possible for more kids to experience that truth firsthand. On behalf of our staff, volunteers, and the families whose children attended VBS this summer: thank you.
In His Service,
Ocean City Tabernacle Association
Partner With Us
Each season, the Tabernacle becomes a place where people gather to hear the Word of God, worship together, and be renewed in their faith. Your support helps make that possible—strengthening a ministry that proclaims the Gospel, invests in the next generation, and provides a place where residents and visitors alike can encounter truth, encouragement, and community. By partnering with the Tabernacle, you are helping ensure that this work continues with clarity, purpose, and lasting impact.
