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We love that our campus and staff are able to acco We love that our campus and staff are able to accommodate the needs of all our guests! Our zip line especially is great for all including quadriplegics Having @joniandfriends_chicago use our campus for their family retreat is always a blessing! Book your vacation with purpose today #vacationwithpurpose #joniandfriendsfamilyretreat #zipline

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Camps are coached by college coaches and former professional athletes. Camps run Monday through Friday from 9:30 am - 12:00 pm and are great for elementary and ...

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MARANATHA SPORTS CAMPS ARE BACK!⠀ ⠀ Camps are MARANATHA SPORTS CAMPS ARE BACK!⠀ ⠀ Camps are coached by college coaches and former professional athletes. Camps run Monday through Friday from 9:30 am - 12:00 pm and are great for elementary and middle school children, grandchildren & friends! ⠀ ⠀ Sign up today at VacationWithPurpose.org

The Maranatha 2021 Summer Concert Series starts this Saturday! You will not want to miss the first concert of the Maranatha Summer. ⠀
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The Maranatha 2021 Summer Concert Series starts th The Maranatha 2021 Summer Concert Series starts this Saturday! You will not want to miss the first concert of the Maranatha Summer. ⠀ ⠀ Join us at 6:30pm as The Mylon Hayes Family kicks off the 2021 Summer Concert Series. ⠀ ⠀ #vacationwithpurpose #Summerconcertseries #maranatha2021 #MylonHayesFamily

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We love having a zip line and climbing tower here We love having a zip line and climbing tower here at Maranatha! Book your vacation with purpose today and check out our zip line and climbing tower! #vacationwithpurpose #zipline #climbingtower #lakemichigan

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What a welcome for Week One of Joni and Friends! What a welcome for Week One of Joni and Friends! We love ending our retreat season with @joniandfriends_chicago! It’s such an amazing ministry and maranatha loves that we can host! Did you know you could book your retreat at Maranatha? Call and ask today on how Maranatha can help you with you fall, winter, or spring retreat! #vacationwithpurpose #retreats #joniandfriendsfamilyretreat

During this Labor Day Weekend, On Saturday September 4th join Maranatha for a Saturday night concert with The Singing Contractors! Purchase dinner before the concert and enjoy a delicious Italian buffet and get...

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During this Labor Day Weekend, On Saturday Septemb During this Labor Day Weekend, On Saturday September 4th join Maranatha for a Saturday night concert with The Singing Contractors! Purchase dinner before the concert and enjoy a delicious Italian buffet and get preferred seating.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Who has two beards, 100 million YouTube views, hammers, and vocals that will blow you out of your seat? The Singing Contractors is your answer!⠀ ⠀ Viral sensations The Singing Contractors have announced plans for their highly anticipated national debut project, Working on a Building, Hymns and Gospel Classics, on February 1, 2019. The foundation of the unlikely pair stems from a viral video of their poignant rendition of “How Great Thou Art,” performed in an unfinished corner of a home remodel which led to over one million views in almost 24 hours and an appearance on the “Fox & Friends” morning show. The duo, comprised of Indiana natives Aaron Gray and Josh Arnett, has continued to amass a following due to their fun-loving personalities and compelling gospel covers. Growing up in singing families, hitting the road for weekend performances, Gray and Arnett are seasoned talents with strong work ethics, who are now building a national music platform in addition to houses.⠀ ⠀ Over 100 million views on YouTube and counting⠀ Upcoming national television appearance on Fox and Friends on February 4, 2019⠀ National debut television special airing in Q1 and Q2, Working on a Building, Hymns and Gospel Classics, as well as the live accompaniment 16-track CD and DVD releases on February 1, 2019⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Go online today to purchase you dinner tickets at VacationWithPurpose.org⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ All concerts are free and open to the public! Concert starts at 7:00pm! Hope to see you there!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #Vacationwithpurpose #SummerconcertSeries #MaranathaSummer2021

We are about a month away from Maranatha 2021 Summer and we are so excited for this summer's speakers! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We are about a month away from Maranatha 2021 Summ We are about a month away from Maranatha 2021 Summer and we are so excited for this summer's speakers! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Week Eight, August 14-21, we have Erwin Lutzer and Rod VanSolkema. This is a week of speaking you will not want to miss out!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Dr. Erwin Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church where he served as the Senior Pastor for 36 years. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on three radio programs: “Running to Win,” “Moody Church Hour,” and “Songs in the Night.” He has authored several books including One Minute After You Die, When A Nation Forgets God, and the Christian Bookseller’s Gold Medallion Award winner, Hitler’s Cross. He and his wife Rebecca have co-written the books: Life-Changing Bible Verses You Should Know and Jesus, Lover Of A Woman’s Soul. A frequent Bible conference and seminar speaker, he also leads tours to Israel and the cities of the Protestant Reformation in Europe. Dr. Lutzer and his wife Rebecca live in the Chicago area and have 3 children and eight grandchildren.⠀ ⠀ Rod VanSolkema is the founding and senior pastor at Crossroads Bible Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan and is also the founder of Ancient Path Study Tours. In addition to being very invested in the local church and its mission, Rod is extremely passionate about bringing people to the lands of the text. His hope is that by having people walk the story in community while studying its culture and context that people will gain a rich understanding of the text and gain a vision for discipleship. Currently, Rod leads trips to Israel and study tours that include Turkey, Greece and Rome. Rod has an undergraduate degree from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois and completed his seminary work at Trinity University in Deerfield, Illinois. In addition, Rod has spent time in Israel attending and completing graduate work at Jerusalem University College. Rod lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan with his wife and three children.⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Call today to make your reservations! 231.798.2161⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #vacationwithpurpose #maranathasummer21⠀

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

On Saturday August 28th join Maranatha for a Saturday night concert with Greater Vision! Purchase dinner before the concert and enjoy a delicious Italian buffet and get preferred seating.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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On Saturday August 28th join Maranatha for a Satur On Saturday August 28th join Maranatha for a Saturday night concert with Greater Vision! Purchase dinner before the concert and enjoy a delicious Italian buffet and get preferred seating.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Since December of 1990, Greater Vision has inspired audiences with their rich vocal blend and their effective ability to communicate the message of the gospel. They have established a firm place at the pinnacle of Christian music, and have become the most awarded trio in the history of Gospel music.⠀ ⠀ Gerald Wolfe, the group’s founder, serves as Pianist and Emcee. Multi-Award-winning Songwriter, Rodney Griffin, sings the Lead part for the trio. Chris Allman, Gospel Music’s Favorite Tenor, and also a prolific songwriter, sings Tenor. Jon Epley is the newest member of the group, having joined April of 2017 as the Baritone singer.⠀ ⠀ Greater Vision appears regularly on the InTouch television program, hosted by Dr. Charles Stanley, as well as on the Gaither Gospel Series. Gerald also serves as a co-host on Bill Gaither’s syndicated “Homecoming Radio” Show, heard weekly on almost 3000 radio stations around the world, as well as on satellite radio. Their most recent endeavor is as a part of the very popular “Gospel Music Hymn Sing” DVDs and coinciding GMHS events across the USA.⠀ ⠀ Greater Vision’s latest recording, “You’ve Arrived,” was produced Trey Ivey. The new CD features brand-new songs written by both Rodney Griffin and Chris Allman, along with other well-known writers.⠀ ⠀ More than 175 times every year, Greater Vision presents the Gospel, through music, in a way that has endeared them to audiences around the world.⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Go online today to purchase you dinner tickets at VacationWithPurpose.org⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ All concerts are free and open to the public! Concert starts at 7:00pm! Hope to see you there!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #Vacationwithpurpose #SummerconcertSeries #MaranathaSummer2021

Pool has been painted and filled! Board walk has been placed and a new beach pad has been added to our beach! Summer is coming! #vacationwithpurpose #maranathasummer21

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Pool has been painted and filled! Board walk has b Pool has been painted and filled! Board walk has been placed and a new beach pad has been added to our beach! Summer is coming! #vacationwithpurpose #maranathasummer21

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We are about a month away from Maranatha 2021 Summ We are about a month away from Maranatha 2021 Summer and we are so excited for this summer's speakers! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Week Seven, August 7-14, we have Michael Rydelnik and Steve Harling. This is a week of speaking you will not want to miss out!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ Dr. Michael Rydelnik is Professor of Jewish Studies and Bible at Moody Bible Institute. He is the Host/Bible teacher on Open Line with Dr. Michael Rydelnik, answering listener Bible questions every Saturday morning for more than 200 stations across America. The son of Holocaust survivors, he was raised in an observant Jewish home in Brooklyn, New York. He graduated from Moody Bible Institute, Azusa Pacific University, Dallas Theological Seminary, and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, where his doctoral research focused on the messianic hope of the Hebrew Bible.⠀ Dr. Rydelnik is the co-editor of The Moody Bible Commentary and the author of Understanding the Arab Israeli Conflict and The Messianic Hope: Is the Hebrew Bible Really Messianic? Michael and his wife, Eva, have two adult sons who call and write all the time.⠀ ⠀ Steve grew up in Nigeria, West Africa. After graduating from Northeastern Bible College, Steve became a Lead Pastor at the ripe old age of 21. He went on to earn a graduate degree from Westminster Seminary, while pastoring the International Church of Khartoum, Sudan. U After more than 30 years of pastoral leadership, Steve became the President of Reach Beyond (formerly HCJB Global). While in that role, he had the privilege of travelling throughout the world, exploring where God is at work and how His people can join Him.⠀ This past year, Steve co-founded Compel Global. Compel is a search firm for mission agencies that connects workers, resources, and church partners with opportunities to make Jesus known in the world’s least reached places.⠀ Steve is married to Becky Harling, a best-selling author and noted Bible teacher. Together, they wrote the book Listen Well; Lead Better, Becoming the Leader People Want to Follow.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Call today to make your reservations! 231.798.2161⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #vacationwithpurpose #maranathasummer21⠀

Join the fabulous women of Maranatha for their Annual Women of Maranatha Summer Fundraiser Luncheon!!⠀
On July 14th from 12-2pm enjoy Bible encounter, worship, a fashion show, and delicious food!⠀
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Join the fabulous women of Maranatha for their Ann Join the fabulous women of Maranatha for their Annual Women of Maranatha Summer Fundraiser Luncheon!!⠀ On July 14th from 12-2pm enjoy Bible encounter, worship, a fashion show, and delicious food!⠀ The Luncheon will be featuring Lee Neinhuis, an author and passionate Bible teacher. She is a Communications Specialist for Moms in Prayer International, the first Host of the Moms in Prayer Podcast, and the Co-host of the Martha and Mary Show. Her topic for the day will be Everyday Brave to encourage women and girls of all ages to stand firm on "Jesus- The Sure Foundation."⠀ ⠀ All women and girls ages 5 and up are welcome. Hope to see you there!⠀ Register online at VacationWithPurpose.org

On Saturday August 21th join Maranatha for a Saturday night show with ventriloquist, David Pendelton! Purchase dinner before the concert and enjoy a delicious Italian buffet and get preferred ...

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On Saturday August 21th join Maranatha for a Satur On Saturday August 21th join Maranatha for a Saturday night show with ventriloquist, David Pendelton! Purchase dinner before the concert and enjoy a delicious Italian buffet and get preferred seating.⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Ever since he was six years old, David Pendleton has had a passion for ventriloquism and performing. Today, he’s a seasoned professional, an in-demand comedian, and expert ventriloquist whose unique brand of humor has won audiences over throughout the world.⠀ ⠀ David’s flawless technique as a ventriloquist sets him apart from just about any other ventriloquist you have ever seen. He will not only amaze you with his ability to make you believe that anything can talk, but his comedy act will also keep you laughing from start to finish.⠀ ⠀ David brings to his show a cast of comedic characters including lovable but blunt Aunt Tilly, a 94 year-old spinster; the classic quick-witted trouble maker, Mack Elroy; the dopey yet adorable hound dog, Buford; and the slightly misguided albino vulture, Vern. Of course no show would be complete without a few surprise appearances from members of the audience as well!⠀ ⠀ David’s high-quality, family-friendly humor has mesmerized audiences the world over. Whether it’s a convention or conference, a corporate event or a cruise, David Pendleton makes it a night to remember!⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Go online today to purchase you dinner tickets at VacationWithPurpose.org⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ All concerts are free and open to the public! Concert starts at 7:00pm! Hope to see you there!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #Vacationwithpurpose #SummerconcertSeries #MaranathaSummer2021

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Week Six, July 31- August 7, we have Charles Price and Dave ...

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We are 39 days away from Maranatha 2021 Summer an We are 39 days away from Maranatha 2021 Summer and we are so excited for this summer's speakers! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Week Six, July 31- August 7, we have Charles Price and Dave DeSelm. This is a week of speaking you will not want to miss out!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Charles Price is Minister at Large with The Peoples Church, Toronto, Canada, where he was Lead Pastor from 2001 to 2016. Originally from England, for many years he was involved in the ministry of Capernwray Hall, a bible school, conference grounds and evangelistic center in the North of England. He has preached in over 100 countries on every continent and is the author of 8 books, some of which have been translated into German, Dutch, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Hindi, Malaylam, Farsi, Korean and Latvian.⠀ He is married to Hilary and they have two daughters, one son, two sons-in-law, five grandchildren, and their family is scattered in several parts of the world.⠀ ⠀ He had an hour-long television programme, Living Truth, broadcast coast to coast in Canada each week, as well as in more than 70 countries in a variety of languages. He has a daily 30 minute radio program broadcast in parts of the U.S.A. Canada, New Zealand, the Philippines and the UK.⠀ ⠀ DAVE DESELM⠀ Dave DeSelm is the Executive Director of Dave DeSelm Ministries, a non-profit committed to resourcing everyday pastors to equip everyday people to become every day disciples. He brings over 40 years of pastoral leadership experience into the blogs, devotionals, and coaching offered to pastors and leaders.⠀ He served on the staff of First Missionary Church in Fort Wayne, IN, from 1979-1982. Dave then went on to plant Fellowship Missionary Church in Fort Wayne, IN, where he served as Senior Pastor for 34 years. Dave and his wife, Gwen, have three grown children and seven grandchildren.⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Call today to make your reservations! 231.798.2161⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #vacationwithpurpose #maranathasummer21⠀

It’s the time of year where our staff is working hard getting all our buildings ready for a great summer! It’s always fun to open up the tabernacle and prepare it for all the worship, Bible teaching, and ...

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It’s the time of year where our staff is working It’s the time of year where our staff is working hard getting all our buildings ready for a great summer! It’s always fun to open up the tabernacle and prepare it for all the worship, Bible teaching, and fellowship it sees during the summer! #vacationwithpurpose #summer21 #maranatha21
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