1344 Tucker Rd. N. Dartmouth, MA 02747
SMITH MILLS CAMP 2026
Saturday, August 8th - Sunday, August 16th
This year's theme:
Bringing local churches together.
Saturday, August 8 @ 4PM
UNITE NIGHT – A Worship Concert to support “Serve Home”
Serve Home is a Christ-centered nonprofit organization that funds and organizes large and small projects throughout the year in our community. From home repairs to yard projects, Serve Home partners with local area churches, businesses, and volunteers like YOU to support and help homeowners in need. Smith Mills Camp is honored to host and support Serve Home this year as our missional focus. Come on out on this opening night, learn more about this ministry, worship God with the family of God, and let’s give our financial support through the offering. You will be blessed!
Sunday, August 9th @ 4PM - Youth Emphasis
SPEAKER: Pastor Mike O'Brien (Our Youth Evangelist)
Pastor Mike O'Brien has been in ministry for over 20 years, faithfully serving in a variety of roles including youth pastor and now as Executive Pastor at His Providence Church, as well as Dean at King's Academy. Before stepping into full-time ministry, Mike studied criminal justice, but ultimately answered God's call to invest his life in helping people encounter Jesus and walk in freedom.
Mike is passionate about seeing the next generation transformed by the power of God. Known for his relatable and engaging style, he brings biblical truth in a way that connects with students and challenges them to live out their faith with boldness and purpose.
He is married to his wife, Tara, who teaches Bible for grades 6-12 at King's Academy, and together they have three children: Maddie, Abbie, and Michael Jr. (MJ). Mike's greatest joy is seeing people healed and set free from their past so they can step fully into the future God has for them.
Monday, August 10 - Friday, August 14 @ 6:30PM
SPEAKER: Rev. Michael D. Perkins (Our Evangelist & Evening Speaker)
Michael D. Perkins serves as Lead Pastor of Oakland Church of the Nazarene in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He has previously pastored in Louisiana, Texas, Illinois, and Kentucky, bringing both pastoral depth and national ministry experience.
For more than eighteen years, Michael has traveled across the country preaching at churches, camps, conferences, and revival gatherings. His ministry centers on cultivating authentic encounters with the presence of God and calling believers to repentance, renewal, and sustained revival. With a strong prophetic conviction and pastoral heart, he equips the Church to live with spiritual authority, hunger, and wholehearted devotion to Jesus.
Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Shawnee State University and a Master of Arts in Pastoral Leadership from Olivet Nazarene University. He is currently completing his Master of Divinity at Olivet Nazarene University.
Michael married his wife, April, in 2003. She shares his passion for revival and intimacy with Christ. Together they are raising two children: Ethan, who is pursuing a call to preach and lead worship, and Wonder, who brings joy and life to their home.
Pastor Michael’s website: maranathapeople.com
Saturday, August 15 @ 4PM
SPEAKER: Pastor Brian Dube (Shares his life testimony)
Pastor Brian Dube (PB) is Lead Pastor of Christian Fellowship Center in New Bedford. His main focus is preaching and teaching. He works closely with the leadership team to make sure CFCNB is a place where God continues to change lives through authentic, Christ-centered community. He is a licensed minister with the Assemblies of God. He is a graduate of Adult and Teen Challenge (2008) where he received his first ministerial credentialing after a clear call to vocational ministry. Brian completed undergraduate studies at BCC and Global University. He holds teaching certifications in Apologetics and Biblical Counseling, a MA in Urban Ministry Leadership from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary and is completing his Doctor of Ministry degree at Liberty University with a focus on Apologetics. He also served as a chaplain with the New Bedford Police Department.
On November 19, 2023, Pastor Brian was left almost completely paralyzed with a very rare neurological condition called Guillain-Barré Syndrome. He went on to spend almost 6 months in the hospital. Pastor Brian is a living, walking miracle and will share his testimony of God’s healing touch on his body.
Sunday, August 16 @ 4PM - Memorial Roll Presentation
SPEAKER: Pastor Sam Bongiorno
Sam and Rachel were raised in New Bedford, where they now live with their beautiful daughter, Ellie. They enjoy spending as much time as possible outside at the playground and riding their bikes.
Sam is one of the Associate Pastors at Christian Fellowship Center New Bedford, where he oversees Children, Youth, and Young Adult Ministries. He is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God. Sam has pursued theological studies at Northpoint Bible College and Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary.
Sam and Rachel both have a heart to see the gospel reach people of all ages. Rachel works running her family's transportation business and also volunteers in their church’s Children's Ministry.
OUR OTHER CAMP WORKERS:
BIBLE STUDY LEADER: Rev. Stephen Hunt
Adult Bible Study
Mon, August 10 - Fri, August 14 @ 11:00 AM in the Tabernacle
In the fall of 2020, Pastor Stephen and his wife Samantha felt called to Lakeville, MA with the goal to outreach, disciple, mentor and serve the Lakeville community. They believe their mission is to shower all God’s children with love, care and compassion. As a Licensed minister in the Church of the Nazarene, Pastor Stephen comes to the Smith Mills Camp Association with an education in ministry preparation from Nazarene Bible College as well as a degree in music education from Plymouth State University. Pastor Stephen has years of ministry experience in discipleship, teaching, youth ministry, music ministry, men’s ministry, sports ministry and more. Pastor Stephen lives to spend time with his family and enjoys spending time out in nature with friends.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES DIRECTOR: Danielle Hawkes
Vacation Bible School Ages 4 - 8
VBS - Monday, August 10 - Friday, August 14 - 10:00 AM - Noon
Children's Church - Monday, August. 1o - Sunday, August 16 - nightly during Service
Danielle is currently a teacher at Nazarene Christian Academy teaching 6th grade. She has a bachelor's degree in elementary education, and has over 10 years teaching experience in the public schools. She has always had a love and passion for working with children, and also has 8 years of experience working in a camp setting as a counselor and a unit director. Danielle and her husband Jason moved back to the area just before having their daughter Raelyn 5yrs ago, and Danielle was a stay at home mom for 4yrs before being called back to teaching this year. After moving back to the area Danielle and Jason started attending Christian Fellowship Center, in New Bedford, where they reside, and where she currently volunteers in their Children’s Church.
TWEEN VBS DIRECTOR: Jacob Corbett
Vacation Bible School Ages 9 - 12
Monday, August 10 - Friday, August 14 - 10:00 AM - Noon
Jacob Corbett has served in Christian education for the last 8 years, primarily as a Phys. Ed. Teacher and as a basketball and volleyball coach. 5 years ago, God planted him at Nazarene Christian Academy in New Bedford, MA. Jacob serves the Junior High and High School students in NCA’s weekly chapels and in Christian Livingclasses. He is passionate about discipleship and mentorship. He has served as a leader with the international ministry of Marked Men for Christ in New England, youth group leadership and evangelistic outreach since 2011. Jacob and his wife Melissa of 10 years, share the joy of life together with their children, Eliette and Samuel in Acushnet, MA.
YOUTH CAMP DIRECTOR: Jayne Eklund
YOUTH CAMP SPEAKER: Pastor Mike O'Brien
Youth Camp Ages 12 - High School Senior
Sunday, August 9 - Saturday, August 15
Pastor Mike O'Brien has been in ministry for over 20 years, faithfully serving in a variety of roles including youth pastor and now as Executive Pastor at His Providence Church, as well as Dean at King's Academy. Before stepping into full-time ministry, Mike studied criminal justice, but ultimately answered God's call to invest his life in helping people encounter Jesus and walk in freedom.
Mike is passionate about seeing the next generation transformed by the power of God. Known for his relatable and engaging style, he brings biblical truth in a way that connects with students and challenges them to live out their faith with boldness and purpose.
He is married to his wife, Tara, who teaches Bible for grades 6-12 at King's Academy, and together they have three children: Maddie, Abbie, and Michael Jr. (MJ). Mike's greatest joy is seeing people healed and set free from their past so they can step fully into the future God has for them.
Our Daily Schedule:
Saturday, August 8
UNITE NIGHT
4:00 PM - Worship Concert in the Tabernacle
Sunday, August 9
4:00 PM - Service w/ Pastor Mike O'Brien (Tabernacle)
Monday, August 10 - Friday, August 14
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM - Prayer in the Tabernacle
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Breakfast
9:00 AM - Youth Service
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Kids Vacation Bible School
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Tween Vacation Bible School
11:00 AM Bible Study (Tabernacle)
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch (Dining Hall)
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Family Activities
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Dinner (Dining Hall)
6:30 PM - Evening Service w/ Rev. Michael D. Perkins (Tabernacle)
**Children's Church offered during preaching
11:00 PM - Lights Out
Saturday, August 15th
4:00 PM - Evening Service w/ Pastor Brian Dube (Tabernacle)
Sunday, August 16th
4:00 PM - Service w/ Pastor Sam Bongiorno (Tabernacle)
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*Snack Shack is open after each evening service for burgers, hot dogs, ice cream, etc.​​​​​
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**Annual Meeting - Important for ALL Members to attend!
Saturday, August 22 @ 10:00 AM (Dining Hall)
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