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

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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

 

2020 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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↓ 2020 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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Sports Camps +
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.

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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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David Phelps is performing at this Saturday night’s concert! Pre-concert dinner tickets are sold out but you can still come for the free concert! Doors open for general seating at 6:45pm and the concert ...

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David Phelps is performing at this Saturday night’s concert! Pre-concert dinner tickets are sold out but you can still come for the free concert! Doors open for general seating at 6:45pm and the concert starts at 7:00pm. Bring your lawn chairs and get ready for an amazing night of worship. #SummerConcertSeries #VacationWithPurpose #MaranathaSummer2021

Week Five!!
This week has truly been a blessing with Josh Stephens and Ron Cline speaking each day. It’s always great to have Reach Beyond here and we cannot wait to see what God has in store for them ...

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Week Five!! This week has truly been a blessing w Week Five!! This week has truly been a blessing with Josh Stephens and Ron Cline speaking each day. It’s always great to have Reach Beyond here and we cannot wait to see what God has in store for them and our Week Five! #vacationwithpurpose #maranatha21

Saturday Sunset! #vacationwithpurpose #sunset #lakemichigan #puremaranatha #maranatha21

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Saturday Sunset! #vacationwithpurpose #sunset #lak Saturday Sunset! #vacationwithpurpose #sunset #lakemichigan #puremaranatha #maranatha21

Unfortunately, Sara Groves is unable to perform tomorrow evening, but we are able to welcome Robert & Pam Adams, Michael and Mary Adams with keyboardist Paul Satre. Enjoy this evening of great music from ...

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Unfortunately, Sara Groves is unable to perform to Unfortunately, Sara Groves is unable to perform tomorrow evening, but we are able to welcome Robert & Pam Adams, Michael and Mary Adams with keyboardist Paul Satre. Enjoy this evening of great music from classical to gospel featuring flute, Piano, organ, guitar and voice. Robert served for many years at Maranatha as the worship leader. This will be a special Maranatha concert you will enjoy. Please call the front desk 231.798.2161 if you have any questions #vacationwithpurpose

Week Four is here and God is good!
It’s always great to welcome back Crawford and Karen Loritts! Mission India is also here with Todd VanEk and what a time it has been! You can always rewatch or watch ...

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Week Four is here and God is good! It’s always Week Four is here and God is good! It’s always great to welcome back Crawford and Karen Loritts! Mission India is also here with Todd VanEk and what a time it has been! You can always rewatch or watch live on our website! #vacationwithpupose #maranathaweekfour #maranatha21 @mission.india

Last chance to get your tickets for Women’s Breakaway! $35 per ticket and registration will close at 8pm tonight. We are looking forward to two identical days of worship, teaching, and fellowship! Call ...

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Last chance to get your tickets for Women’s Brea Last chance to get your tickets for Women’s Breakaway! $35 per ticket and registration will close at 8pm tonight. We are looking forward to two identical days of worship, teaching, and fellowship! Call 231.798.2161 for more information about group rates. Visit our website vacationwithpurpose.org to register! #maranathasummer21 #vacationwithpurpose

What a week Week Three has been! We are so blessed by the people in this picture! Mornings with Dr. Richard Allen Farmer just get better and better! Phil Tuttle is always a joy and blessing. @bythehandclub is ...

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What a week Week Three has been! We are so blessed What a week Week Three has been! We are so blessed by the people in this picture! Mornings with Dr. Richard Allen Farmer just get better and better! Phil Tuttle is always a joy and blessing. @bythehandclub is truly doing amazing work and Maranatha is so happy to be able to play a part in their mission! The week isn’t over, so don’t miss the chance to hear these people speak God’s word! #vacationwithpurpose #maranathasummer21 #maranathaweek3

Saturday night’s sunset!
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Saturday night’s sunset! 💜❤️💛 #vacati Saturday night’s sunset! 💜❤️💛 #vacationwithpurpose #lakemichigan #lakesunset

We are so excited to have Selah performing at this Saturday night’s concert! Pre-concert Italian buffet is already sold out but you can still come for the free concert! Doors open for general seating at ...

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We are so excited to have Selah performing at this We are so excited to have Selah performing at this Saturday night’s concert! Pre-concert Italian buffet is already sold out but you can still come for the free concert! Doors open for general seating at 6:45pm and the concert starts at 7:00pm. Bring your lawn chairs and get ready for a great night of music! #SummerConcertSeries #VacationWithPurpose #MaranathaSummer2021

Week Two at Maranatha is going great! We love having @moodybible as our mission focus,
mornings with @ronzappia & @jodyzappia, and evenings with Christopher Brooks! This week has been a blessing! ...

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Week Two at Maranatha is going great! We love havi Week Two at Maranatha is going great! We love having @moodybible as our mission focus, mornings with @ronzappia & @jodyzappia, and evenings with Christopher Brooks! This week has been a blessing! #vacationwithpurpose #maranatha21

Saturday night made with @joshwilsonmusic and a beautiful sunset! #vacationwithpurpose #lakemichigan #saturdaynightconcert #maranatha21

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Saturday night made with @joshwilsonmusic and a be Saturday night made with @joshwilsonmusic and a beautiful sunset! #vacationwithpurpose #lakemichigan #saturdaynightconcert #maranatha21

We love Friday nights in the Tabernacle with our children’s program!
Our Upper El, Lower El, and Preschool classrooms all memorize a Bible verse and song to preform on stage!
After their performance...

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We love Friday nights in the Tabernacle with our c We love Friday nights in the Tabernacle with our children’s program! Our Upper El, Lower El, and Preschool classrooms all memorize a Bible verse and song to preform on stage! After their performance it’s time for the Maranatha Theme Song! Sung by all of our children’s classrooms with special guest stars,our teens! What a great way to end the week! #vacationwithpurpose #maranatha2021 #maranathaweekone

What a strong group to start off our 2021 summer! We love having both Bill Crowder and Ray Pritchard here with their wife’s (Marlene & Marlene). They’ve both shared great sermons and we can’t wait to ...

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What a strong group to start off our 2021 summer! What a strong group to start off our 2021 summer! We love having both Bill Crowder and Ray Pritchard here with their wife’s (Marlene & Marlene). They’ve both shared great sermons and we can’t wait to hear the rest of the week’s! Extreme Response has brought their dream team! The stories and the job that ER does is amazing and maranatha loves to be apart of it! #vacationwithpurpose #maranatha21 #maranathaweekone

We are ready for Summer!

Our staff is so excited and ready to minister to you and your family! #vacationwithpurpose #maranatha21

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We are ready for Summer! Our staff is so excited We are ready for Summer! Our staff is so excited and ready to minister to you and your family! #vacationwithpurpose #maranatha21

We have enjoyed ending our retreat season by hosting Joni & Friends. We are so excited to have so many amazing families join us this summer!

Book your summer vacation at vacationwithpurpose.org or ...

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We have enjoyed ending our retreat season by hosti We have enjoyed ending our retreat season by hosting Joni & Friends. We are so excited to have so many amazing families join us this summer! Book your summer vacation at vacationwithpurpose.org or call 231.798.2161 #vacationwithpurpose #maranathamichigan #maranathasummer2021 #beach #zipline #joniandfriends
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