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SUMMARY:Charles Billingsley
DESCRIPTION:Building on nearly thirty years as a singer and entertainer\, performing thousands of shows from Carnegie Hall to the Kennedy Center\, Charles Billingsley is ready to take a new turn in his storied career. His latest solo offering\, The Shadow of Your Smile\, is a big-hearted\, show-stopping collection drawing from the hits of Broadway\, big band\, smooth jazz and the Great American Songbook. These beloved standards and classics\, newly arranged and powered by Charles’s larger-than-life voice\, come together in a make-you-smile album of classic favorites. \nProduced by Tim Davis (Barbra Streisand\, Glee) and Wayne Haun (Celine Dion\, Boyz II Men)\, iconic recordings like “It Had to Be You\,” “Danny Boy\,” “You’ll Never Walk Alone\,” “America\, the Beautiful (feat. Voctave)” and “Bring Him Home” come alive in a brand-new way when paired with Charles’s smooth\, beautifully engaging vocals. \nPurchase Dinner Tickets Here
URL:https://maranathamichigan.org/event/charles-billingsley/
LOCATION:Maranatha\, 4759 Lake Harbor Road\, Norton Shores\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Summer Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Founder's Day
DESCRIPTION:Founders Day is an occasion dedicated to honoring Maranatha’s journey and to rejoice in all that our Lord\, Jesus Christ has done through the years. Dating back to 1936\, when Dr. Savage embarked on a journey of faith\, our commitment has endured\, carrying us into the 21st century. \nBecause of God’s faithfulness we are celebrating 88 years of providing spiritual renewal\, in a recreational setting\, emphasizing Bible teaching and worldwide missions.\nWeek 5 serves as a period for us to contemplate God’s unwavering faithfulness in our growth\, our members\, and the transformations we’ve undergone. We invite you to join us on July 21st as Chris Preuss extends a warm welcome to all\, marking the celebration of Founder’s Day.
URL:https://maranathamichigan.org/event/founders-day/
LOCATION:Maranatha\, 4759 Lake Harbor Road\, Norton Shores\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T190000
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SUMMARY:JJ Heller
DESCRIPTION:JJ writes thoughtful intimate songs that feel like a balm for the soul. Her soothing voice and inspiring melodies blend with poignant lyrics to stir the hearts of listeners of all ages.Heller and her husband\, Dave\, work creatively together co-writing and recording her songs. After 20 years making music full-time\, Heller has 14 full-length albums\, two Christmas EPs\, and dozens of singles to her name. \nIn 2017 JJ began regularly releasing NEW MONTHLY SINGLES on the first Friday of each month. It’s a strategy that helped her grow from 800\,000 to over 15 million streams per month. \nIn addition to releasing monthly singles\, Heller is busy working on her orchestral I DREAM OF YOU albums\, I DREAM OF YOU: CALM\, JOY\, SLEEP\, LOVE\, and the newest addition\, I DREAM OF YOU: CHRISTMAS. \nFew musicians have the privilege to look back on 20 years of full-time music-making\, but as far as JJ Heller is concerned\, she’s just getting started. Look for new songs from her on the first Friday of each month. \nPurchase Dinner Tickets Here
URL:https://maranathamichigan.org/event/maranatha-summer-concert-series-2/
LOCATION:Maranatha\, 4759 Lake Harbor Road\, Norton Shores\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Summer Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Women's Summer Breakaway - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Maranatha is excited to welcome Alisa Childers as this year’s Women’s SummerBreakaway keynote speaker on July 18\, 2024. Alisa is a wife\, mother\, worship leader\, and inspiring author\, who has become a voracious voice in contemporary Christian apologetics. Formerly of the award-winning CCM group ZOEgirl\, she now speaks at major Christian events and captivates tens of thousands on her popular YouTube channel where she delves into critical discussions on faith and culture. In addition to being featured in the eye-opening documentary American Gospel: Christ Crucified\, Alisa’s influence resonates through her prolific writing for The Gospel Coalition and The Christian Post\, among others. As a devoted wife and mother\, Alisa brings a heartfelt and genuine perspective to all her endeavors\, making her one of the most authentic and relatable figures in Christian media today. \nThe Sessions: \nSession One: “Nothing Better Than the Real Thing”\nDiscover the essence of historic Christianity through Alisa’s journey from a faith crisis to reaffirmation of her deep-seated beliefs. \nSession Two: “Spiritual but Not Religious”\nExplore the modern face of New Spirituality that has infected the Christian church. Alisa will decode New Age’s contemporary guise and offer a biblical perspective and how to counter this troubling trend. \nSession Three: “How to Be a Mama Bear Apologist”\nLearn how to nurture a Christian worldview in your children in a culture that has become deeply secularized. This will be a practical and engaging session that will be life-changing for many. \nOur Missionary Speaker is a police wife\, mother to two daughters\, women’s ministry leader\, and the co-founder of TACTICA Ministries\, Gretchen Rought. Over 17 years ago\, Gretchen and her husband Ryan moved to Costa Rica to establish TACTICA\, a Christian non-profit organization that ministers internationally to police officers and their families. Gretchen’s contagious energy empowers her commitment to authentic relationships while teaching others and discipling new believers. Gretchen will share her heart and passion for the Gospel and her love of ministering in crisis response and trauma counseling. \n$35 includes lunch. \nSOLD OUT\n 
URL:https://maranathamichigan.org/event/womens-summer-breakaway/
LOCATION:Maranatha\, 4759 Lake Harbor Road\, Norton Shores\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Retreats
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SUMMARY:Theater for the Thirsty
DESCRIPTION:Theater for the Thirsty is husband and wife duo Jeremiah and Vanessa Gamble who have a passion for creating and performing original works. They’ve been sharing their entertaining\, imaginative and soul stirring brand of theater throughout the country for the past twenty three years. They portray over 100 different characters in their nine original shows–ranging from tone-deaf angels to cud-chewing cows. Once upon a time they graduated from Bethel University with degrees in theater and music. \nAs career theater professionals and full-time creatives\, they do commercial work\, film acting and voice overs\, teach theater and voice\, perform with other professional Twin Cities’ theater companies\, and Jeremiah even wrote a children’s book. They have three kids\, a menagerie of pets and make their home in Saint Paul\, MN. \nPurchase Dinner Tickets Here
URL:https://maranathamichigan.org/event/maranatha-summer-concert-series/
LOCATION:Maranatha\, 4759 Lake Harbor Road\, Norton Shores\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Summer Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Women of Maranatha Luncheon - Registration is Closed
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\nWOMEN OF MARANATHA FUNDRAISING LUNCHEON\nJULY 10 FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS OF ALL AGES\nJoin us for this annual event to hear an inspiring message from noted Christian author\, speaker\, and musician\, Katie M. Reid.\nAuthor of the books “Made Like Martha” and “A Very Bavarian Christmas\,” Katie is also the co-host of the Martha + Mary Show podcast. For decades the women of Maranatha have invested their time and resources on projects supporting Maranatha’s children and teen ministries; the annual Women of Maranatha luncheon is an outreach ministry and special fundraising event to support these programs. \nRegistration is closed.
URL:https://maranathamichigan.org/event/women-of-maranatha-luncheon/
LOCATION:Maranatha\, 4759 Lake Harbor Road\, Norton Shores\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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SUMMARY:Final Harvest
DESCRIPTION:Final Harvest is a group of women sold out to the call of Christ. \nThrough their ministry in song\, God binds the broken hearted\, delivers the captives that are bound and heals those who are wounded. \nTheir vocalists are: Pamela Sandberg\, Lacy Burdick and Pamela Warren. Marilyn Turpyn runs sound. \nThey have been ministering together for many years  and became a non-profit organization in June of 2009. Our board members include: Scott Evans\, Painted Post\, NY. – Pamela Warren and Pamela Sandberg\, Rochester\, NY. –  Pastor Richard Franklin and Associate Pastor Matthew Thurber\, Gates Assembly of God Gates\, NY \nPurchase Dinner Tickets Here
URL:https://maranathamichigan.org/event/final-harvest/
LOCATION:Maranatha\, 4759 Lake Harbor Road\, Norton Shores\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Summer Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Jim & Melissa Brady
DESCRIPTION:Award winning artists and songwriters\, Jim & Melissa Brady\, possess a rich musical heritage that started in family ministry and transitioned to some of the greatest gospel music stages of our day\, including The Brooklyn Tabernacle\, The Gaither Homecoming tour\, The Dove Awards\, The National Quartet Convention\, and In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley. \nWhile enjoying Dove and Singing News Fan Awards\, Grammy nominations\, Absolutely Gospel Awards\, number one songs and many other honors\, one purpose propels them onward. Whether writing a new song\, singing in concert\, or simply in conversation with a friend\, the story of their lives is to share the love and hope of Jesus. \nWith exciting new music and a touring schedule that is taking them all over the world\, the future looks bright for Jim & Melissa Brady. \nPurchase Dinner Tickets Here
URL:https://maranathamichigan.org/event/jim-melissa-brad/
LOCATION:Maranatha\, 4759 Lake Harbor Road\, Norton Shores\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Summer Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Captivating Keyboards
DESCRIPTION:Scott and Alan began playing duo concerts together in 2007 after playing at Moody Bible Institutes Founder’s Week. In 2010-2012 they were invited to perform at the Instituto de Bellas Artes of Chihuahua\, Mexico\, Bill Gaither’s Fall Family Festival in Indiana\, the Maranatha Bible Conference in Michigan\, both Word of Life Campuses in New York and Florida\, and the Crystal Cathedral in California\, in addition to many concerts in the Chicago area where they currently reside. They enjoy blessing their audiences with unique musical arrangements\, creatively combined into entertaining presentations. They see the sky as the limit and want to serve the Lord in everything. \nPurchase Dinner Tickets Here
URL:https://maranathamichigan.org/event/captivating-keyboards/
LOCATION:Maranatha\, 4759 Lake Harbor Road\, Norton Shores\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Summer Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T233000
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SUMMARY:Mother’s Day Brunch SOLD OUT!
DESCRIPTION:This Mother’s Day\, let Maranatha do the cooking ! Join us for a special Mother’s Day Brunch and enjoy chef-carved Prime Rib\, all your breakfast favorites\, seafood bar\, huge salad bar\, and many other fan-favorite entrees and side dishes. Reserve your spot early since this event always sells out! \nSeatings :\n11:30am\, 12:30pm\, and 1:30pm.\nPrices:\n$34.00 for 12 and up\n$18.50 for 5-11 year old\n4 & under free \nSOLD OUT
URL:https://maranathamichigan.org/event/mothers-day-brunch/
LOCATION:Maranatha\, 4759 Lake Harbor Road\, Norton Shores\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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SUMMARY:Spring Senior's Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy several sessions of Bible teaching\, worship\, fellowship\, a trip to Frederik Meijer Gardens\, and a Maranatha concert dinner\, with other adults ages 65 and older. \nFeaturing Bible teacher Bill Crowder & Worship Leader Gary Matthews with hosts Francine Busch and Gary & Diane Feenstra. \nTHURSDAY’S DAY TRIP INCLUDES:\n• Frederik Meijer Gardens\n• Guided Tram Tour of the Gardens\n• Boxed Lunches\n• Dinner at Maranatha\n• Gary & Martha Matthews Concert at Maranatha \nCall 231.798.2161 for Registration & Group Discounts.
URL:https://maranathamichigan.org/event/spring-seniors-retreat/
LOCATION:Maranatha\, 4759 Lake Harbor Road\, Norton Shores\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Retreats
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