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    Deepen your relationship with God, family, and friends as you enjoy the beauty of the West Michigan coastline.

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    For over 80 years, Maranatha has been a destination for vacation with a purpose.

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    Biblical programming and events crafted for all ages.

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    Our unparalled, beautiful campus offers a wide range of amenities to accomodate you.

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Summer Vacations

Plan Your Next Summer Vacation

A summer vacation here is more than just a trip to the beach. It’s a “Vacation with Purpose” - a chance to grow and be refreshed in your Christian faith in a beautiful lakeside setting. Each week kicks off with a fun and encouraging free concert by a well-known musical group on Saturday night. For the rest of the week, adults can learn from respected Bible teachers and mission representatives. Kids and teens enjoy fun, age-appropriate programming during the morning and evening - also giving them opportunities to grow in their faith.


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Accommodations

We have many accommodations to meet your needs and budget. Between our beautiful lodge, cozy cottages, spacious apartments and luxury condos on Lake Michigan, you will be sure to find comfort and rest during your stay with us!

Apartments

Cottages

Founder's Home

Lakeside Condos

REFERRALS AND DISCOUNTS

20% off Lodging - Clergy & Active Duty Military
10% off Lodging- Return for a Second Full Week or Labor Day Weekend.

Discount applies to full time active clergy, military, missionaries, and immediate family paying for the full amount of their stay. Verification is required. Discount must be applied prior to check in (exclusions: Cambodia, Founders, Condos, and Ecuador.) No multiple discounts. Full week only.

Register a new family and receive $100 off the weekly cost for both you and your guest!
Weekend packages excluded.
Enjoy a “Personal Getaway” during fall, winter and spring!

Nightly rates available. Receive a 15% discount for stays Sunday through Thursday. Full time pastors receive their first night free! One free night per year with two night stay minimum.

Dining

One thing’s for sure: you will never go hungry while vacationing at Maranatha. Our food service team is committed to providing delicious and affordable meal options to all of our guests in several different venues. The Maranatha Dining Room offers delicious buffet style meals each morning and evening. In addition to their famous ice cream treats, the Sweet Shoppe offers a variety of lunch, dinner and snack options. For quick and easy eats, visit the hot dog cart or pool Snack Shoppe.

Summer Programs + Activities

Enjoy morning and evening sessions full of Bible teaching, worship, and games - and in between, join in on the abundance of activities happening around Maranatha's campus! From swinging down the zip line to swinging on the beach, from building muscle in our exercise room to building friendships over a game of pickleball - we've got something for you.

Beach Volleyball

Climbing Tower

S’mores on the Beach

Playground

Tie Dye

Popsicles by the Pool

Lower El Program

Sweet Shoppe

Campfires

 

2019 Summer Program

Each week features a different Bible teacher, mission focus, and Saturday concert as well as a variety of recreational activities for all ages. Click below to see the lineup for our Summer Program!

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↓ 2019 Summer Program Guide

Recreation Activities

Use your free time in the afternoon and after the evening program to explore our campus. From building muscle in our exercise room to building friendships over a game of pickleball, there’s something for everyone.

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Children & Teens Program

While mom and dad are soaking in the rich teaching and presentations of our featured speakers and mission organizations each day, kids and teens have tons of options that will keep them going and growing. Our sports camps and Children’s + Teens programs are specifically designed to help kids meet God in new and fresh ways.

Nursery

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Lower Elementary

Upper Elementary

Teens

 

Sports Camps

Kids and teens ages 7-17 can enjoy one (or several!) of our sports camps, led by trained Christian professionals and designed to teach physical and spiritual discipline.

2019 Sports Camp Schedule

Teen & Children Programs

Designed for ages 0-17, our summer programming offers VBS and youth camp-style programs that include group teaching, age-appropriate worship, and more!

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Sunsets and sundaes on this Sunday! Week Three is starting off spectacular! #vacationwithpurpose #weekthree2020

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Sunsets and sundaes on this Sunday! Week Three is Sunsets and sundaes on this Sunday! Week Three is starting off spectacular! #vacationwithpurpose #weekthree2020

What an amazing group God has brought to Maranatha for Week Two! Having Dr. Mark Jobe (not pictured), Dr. Gray Chapman, and Josh McDowell(not pictured) has truly been a blessing! We always love having Moody ...

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What an amazing group God has brought to Maranatha What an amazing group God has brought to Maranatha for Week Two! Having Dr. Mark Jobe (not pictured), Dr. Gray Chapman, and Josh McDowell(not pictured) has truly been a blessing! We always love having Moody here and so glad they could be our kick-off mission group! We been able to worship and pray together as we social distance and wear mask to keep everyone safe! If you’ve missed any of the sessions this week we have the live stream available for you to watch! Go to VacationWithPurpose.org/live-stream and enjoy!! #vacationwithpurpose

This year we weren’t able to have our annual 4th of July children’s parade, but one family decided they were going to do one all on their own!!!

Even though this year is a little different we are ...

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This year we weren’t able to have our annual 4th This year we weren’t able to have our annual 4th of July children’s parade, but one family decided they were going to do one all on their own!!! Even though this year is a little different we are all so excited to have some Maranatha! Happy 4th of July! #vacationwithpurpose

WE ARE OPENING TOMORROW! We have been preparing for months to make Maranatha a safe and great place for your vacation with purpose.
Glenn and Ann have cheered to Summer 2020 with the first soft serve of ...

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WE ARE OPENING TOMORROW! We have been preparing fo WE ARE OPENING TOMORROW! We have been preparing for months to make Maranatha a safe and great place for your vacation with purpose. Glenn and Ann have cheered to Summer 2020 with the first soft serve of the year! All children’s rooms have been decorated! Bookstore has some new items that we think would look great on you! Don’t worry we still have our Hudsonville ice cream and our food service staff is ready to take your orders Housekeeping has made it there mission to make Maranatha safe and clean for you! Our Tab is open and ready for our wonderful speakers and missions Teens staff have planned a great program for our high schoolers and middle schoolers! Every department has been working to make Summer 2020 a great place to Vacation with purpose! Can’t wait to see you! #vacationwithpurpose

Week Two is almost here and we are so excited to welcoming these Speakers to Maranatha!

This year is going to look a little different due to COVID restrictions. All services will be in the Tabernacle ...

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Week Two is almost here and we are so excited to w Week Two is almost here and we are so excited to welcoming these Speakers to Maranatha! This year is going to look a little different due to COVID restrictions. All services will be in the Tabernacle with live streaming in the Skinner Room. We are allowed so many seats in both the Skinner and Tabernacle due to social distancing and room capacity but we have room outside! We will have sound speakers outside if you want to bring your own lawn chair or blanket to sit on.! All sessions will be uploaded online within 24 hours of the service. Live streaming will also be available on our website. We ask that you wear your mask into any of our buildings, including the Tabernacle. We are doing our best to make sure everyone is safe during these times and ask for your help with social distancing and wearing your mask when asked. Can't wait to see you! #vacationwithpurpose

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Summer’s coming! Excited to have our pool ready! #vacationwithpurpose

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Summer’s coming! Excited to have our pool ready! Summer’s coming! Excited to have our pool ready! #vacationwithpurpose

We can not wait to gather here again! #vacationwithpurpose

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We can not wait to gather here again! #vacationwi We can not wait to gather here again! #vacationwithpurpose

We are now open for vacation rentals! Book your Vacation With Purpose for any length of time! Call us today at 231.798.2161
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We are now open for vacation rentals! Book your V We are now open for vacation rentals! Book your Vacation With Purpose for any length of time! Call us today at 231.798.2161 #vacationwithpurpose

Sunday sunsets at Maranatha are truly a gift from God! #vacationwithpurpose #lakemichigan

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Sunday sunsets at Maranatha are truly a gift from Sunday sunsets at Maranatha are truly a gift from God! #vacationwithpurpose #lakemichigan

What a beautiful day in May! We cannot wait to be together again! #vacationwithpurpose

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What a beautiful day in May! We cannot wait to be What a beautiful day in May! We cannot wait to be together again! #vacationwithpurpose

Thank you to all of the men and women that have sacrificed so much for us all. We honor those families today. #vacationwithpurpose

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Thank you to all of the men and women that have sa Thank you to all of the men and women that have sacrificed so much for us all. We honor those families today. #vacationwithpurpose

Loving these beautiful spring sunsets at Maranatha! Stay safe! #vacationwithpurpose

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Loving these beautiful spring sunsets at Maranatha Loving these beautiful spring sunsets at Maranatha! Stay safe! #vacationwithpurpose

Every Saturday in the summer Maranatha hosts a free show, and Saturday, August 15, Theater for the Thirsty will be our Artist #MeetOurMaranathaArtist

Join us August 15th, at 7pm to see Theater for the ...

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Every Saturday in the summer Maranatha hosts a fre Every Saturday in the summer Maranatha hosts a free show, and Saturday, August 15, Theater for the Thirsty will be our Artist #MeetOurMaranathaArtist Join us August 15th, at 7pm to see Theater for the Thirsty For over two decades, Jeremiah and Vanessa Gamble’s passion has been creating and performing original works together through their theater ministry, Theater for the Thirsty. Portraying over 75 characters in six original shows, the Gambles put on performances that explore redemptive themes and provide a taste of Living Water to all who watch. Come see Theater for the Thirsty in concert August 15th, 2020! #vacationwithpurpose

Thanking God for blue skies and warm spring days! Missing all of you! #vacationwithpurpose #bluesky #lakemichigan

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Thanking God for blue skies and warm spring days! Thanking God for blue skies and warm spring days! Missing all of you! #vacationwithpurpose #bluesky #lakemichigan
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