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A Legacy Cultivated at Sandy Cove

by Christi Milligan Family & Parenting Spiritual Formation Purpose and Mission

In the 1930s and early ‘40s -- before Sandy Cove became the beloved year-round destination for families, churches, and those seeking spiritual renewal -- it served as the Sandy Cove Retreat for Professional Women, and a local man named Ralph Veasey was the lone male employee and trusted caretaker of the property. When Dr. George A. Palmer

5 months ago

Why Do I Give to Sandy Cove?

Sean Ponte Giving Spiritual Formation Purpose and Mission

Sandy Cove is blessed with a dedicated team that not only serves through their work but also supports the ministry financially. Longtime employee Sean Ponte shares why giving back to Sandy Cove’s mission is important to him. I believe in the mission that is Sandy Cove. I believe that what this space offers is special. I believe that there

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Turning Point

By David Horace Perkins, Ph.D. Spiritual Formation Purpose and Mission Marriage

My parents, Horace and Carol Sue, were at Sandy Cove from its beginning in 1946. That first summer my mother was there as Carol Sue Palmer. She was the new bride of George Palmer Jr, namesake of Dr. George A. Palmer, Sandy Cove’s founder. Having studied voice at Philadelphia’s Curtis Institute, Mom was the musical voice of Morning

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Reflections of a Dream Vacation

Family & Parenting Spiritual Formation Family Camp Purpose and Mission Events Marriage

Reconnecting after deployment is crucial for the well-being of military families. The time spent apart can create emotional distance, stress, and challenges in communication. Through the Operation Oasis Scholarship program -- funded by our generous donors -- hundreds of families have been blessed with a free stay at Sandy Cove. We see firsthand

a few years ago

Walking in Faith

By Tori Thompson Spiritual Formation Family Camp Purpose and Mission

I am regularly reminded of how Sandy Cove shaped my childhood and my faith. One of my earliest memories is sitting at a table in the back of the Water’s Edge Dining Room with my parents and grandparents. We each had a small plate with strawberries, marshmallows, and Rice Krispie treats covered in chocolate. We sat and talked while waiting

a few years ago

A Story Fashioned by God

Spiritual Formation Purpose and Mission

One of my favorite questions is, “How did you first come to know about Sandy Cove, and when did you first come here?” Many of you may remember my longtime executive assistant, Carol Lee (Perkins) Lynch. She teased me that I needed to write a story called “Dish Pit to Director’s Office.” After all these years, here

a few years ago

To Every Season

by Christi Milligan Spiritual Formation Family Camp Purpose and Mission

Once a month, Neil Fichthorn hosts a Zoom call with more than a dozen former Sandy Cove staff members. Many of them were musicians and singers who performed under Neil’s direction at the height of the ministry’s storied summer concerts. Nearly 50 years later, the memories and ongoing connections are powerful to Neil, whose career

a few years ago

Provisions of Generosity

by Christi Milligan Giving Spiritual Formation Purpose and Mission Volunteering

Just two years ago, Sandy Cove — like many businesses and organizations across the nation — was reeling from the sudden and far-reaching implications of the pandemic. The ministry was forced to close its doors for three months as the leadership team scrambled to radically reduce expenses. One of their first calls was to Jeff Ritter,

a few years ago

90 Years of Morning Cheer

by Christi Milligan Spiritual Formation Purpose and Mission

2022 marks 90 years since Dr. George A. Palmer was presented with a pioneering opportunity to reach thousands of radio listeners. His Morning Cheer radio broadcast spanned a half-century and was the longest running Christian daily broadcast in America.The year was 1932 and amidst the backdrop of the Great Depression, Dr. Palmer took to the

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