Our mission is to help people connect with God and each other in order to be transformed into the image of Christ, through His Word, His creation and community.



Since 1946, Sandy Cove’s non-denominational, non-profit ministry has provided life-changing experiences through camps and conferences. In addition to hosting hundreds of church groups each year, Sandy Cove provides innovative programs for families, adults, and children in two locations.



Our year round conference center on the headwaters of the Chesapeake Bay in North East, MD includes overnight accommodations of up to 1000 in the Chesapeake Lodge, seasonal cabins, RV-sites and campgrounds.



Our 300-bed summer children’s program operates at Camp Sandy Cove in High View, WV.

During the Great Depression of the 1930s, God provided an unusual opportunity for Dr. George Palmer, pastor of Haddon Heights Baptist Church in Haddon Heights, New Jersey, to host one of the earliest Christian radio broadcasts. During this timewhen businesses, banks and government were failing, the daily Morning Cheer broadcast brought good news and hope, reminding all who listened, that God is still in control, through the teaching and its theme song, that "Jesus Never Fails."



The response was overwhelming and provided further ministry opportunity for this young visionary preacher in 1946. Property was acquired on the North East River in Cecil County, Maryland for establishing a summer tent revival and camp meeting facility. Camps were built for children, numerous mission projects were accomplished around the world, and Sandy Cove was born.

A new vision for Sandy Cove was cast with the addition of the majestic Chesapeake Lodge Hotel & Conference Center during the 1980s. This spacious facility continues to serve as a focal point of the ministry, offering comfort and hospitality which rival many fine hotels.

In its 60 years of history, there have been only five presidents for Morning Cheer, Inc., now known as Sandy Cove Ministries: Dr. George Palmer, his son, Bob Palmer, Neil Fichthorn, Dr. Sandy Outlar, and our current president, Mark P. Fisher. In those years, multiplied thousands have received Christ, grown in their spiritual life, been spurred on to full-time ministry, and enjoyed meeting together and vacationing with other Christians.