Maranatha Bible Missionary Conference, Vacation & Retreat Center

Women of Maranatha Luncheon - Registration is Closed
2024-07-10 | Maranatha, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Norton Shores, MI, 49441, United States
WOMEN OF MARANATHA FUNDRAISING LUNCHEON
JULY 10 FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS OF ALL AGES
Join us for this annual event to hear an inspiring message from noted Christian author, speaker, and musician, Katie M. Reid.
Author 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.
Registration is closed.

Final Harvest
2024-07-06 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Final Harvest is a group of women sold out to the call of Christ.
Through their ministry in song, God binds the broken hearted, delivers the captives that are bound and heals those who are wounded.
Their vocalists are: Pamela Sandberg, Lacy Burdick and Pamela Warren. Marilyn Turpyn runs sound.
They 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
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Eric Moore - Week Three
2024-07-06 - 2024-07-13
Dr. Eric Moore is a Professor of the Applied Theology Department at Moody Theological Seminary-Michigan. He is also the Pastor and co-founder of Tree of Life Bible Fellowship church located in Royal Oak, Michigan. Along with his weekly teaching and preaching duties, Eric speaks regularly at local churches, venues and conferences in greater Detroit and around the country. He has a weekly radio program (Food for the Soul) which broadcasts every Sunday morning on station WLQV in the Detroit Metropolitan area. Eric and his wife, Marilyn, have been blessed with 3 adult children whom love and serve Jesus; Chanel, Samuel and Christina.

Mission of the week:

Send International
Send International’s Mission is to mobilize God’s people and engage the unreached in order to establish reproducing churches.

Walt Wiley - Week Three
2024-07-06 - 2024-07-13
A former Walk Thru the Bible seminar instructor, chaplain of the Atlanta Braves, and founder/president of Winning with Encouragement Ministries, Walt Wiley speaks and teaches regularly in various settings. His style is motivational, inspirational, Biblical, practical and peppered with lots of humor. Walt and his wife Patti live in Charlotte, NC, and have two grown sons.

Mission of the week:

Send International
Send International’s Mission is to mobilize God’s people and engage the unreached in order to establish reproducing churches.

Jim & Melissa Brady
2024-06-29 19:00 - 21:00
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.
While 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.
With exciting new music and a touring schedule that is taking them all over the world, the future looks bright for Jim & Melissa Brady.
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Tim Sisk - Week Two
2024-06-29 - 2024-07-06
Tim Sisk grew up in Japan as a missionary kid and then as an adult served in Church planting and theological education in Japan and Bolivia. He received a BA at Tennessee Temple University, a ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary, and DMin from Fuller Theological Seminary. Currently, he is a professor of intercultural studies at Moody Bible Institution. His professional and personal interests include Church Planting, History of Missions, and Global Theology

Mission of the week:

Moody Bible Institute
The Moody Bible Institute exists to equip people with the truth of God’s Word to be maturing followers of Christ who are making disciples around the world.

Joe Stowell - Week Two
2024-06-29 - 2024-07-06
Joe Stowell has held pastorates in the mid west and has served in presidential roles at the Moody Bible Institute and Cornerstone University. He presently serves as Global Ambassador and Special Assistant to the President at Moody. He is the author of several books including Simply Jesus, The Weight of Your Words, Strength for the Journey and Leadership Redefined and speaks at conferences both nationally and internationally. Joe serves on the boards of CURE Intl, ELIC and International Aid. He and his wife Martie enjoy the privilege of three children and ten grandchildren.

Mission of the week:

Moody Bible Institute
The Moody Bible Institute exists to equip people with the truth of God’s Word to be maturing followers of Christ who are making disciples around the world.

Dr. Mark Jobe - Week Two
2024-06-29 - 2024-07-06
Dr. Mark Jobe, Moody Bible Institute’s tenth President, is the founding pastor of New Life Community Church, a multiple-campus ministry in Chicago. In 2005, Dr. Jobe founded New Life Centers that provide programs for such issues as gang violence, unemployment, and teen pregnancy. He is also the author of Unstuck: Out of Your Cave into Your Call and hosts the daily program “Bold Steps” on Moody Radio.

Mission of the week:

Moody Bible Institute
The Moody Bible Institute exists to equip people with the truth of God’s Word to be maturing followers of Christ who are making disciples around the world.

Captivating Keyboards
2024-06-22 19:00 - 21:00
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.
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Roy Patterson - Week One
2024-06-22 - 2024-06-29
Roy Patterson is a broadcaster, worship leader, preacher, and soloist. He came to Christ in when he was 14 years old. He immediately developed a love for God’s word. During high school he led an afterschool Bible Study for his peers. He studied broadcasting at Moody Bible Institute. He is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute and Trinity International University. He is the host of Music for Sunday. He is also a host on UrbanPraiseRadio.org. He has been married to Lynette for 40 years and has 3 adult children. He has 3 grandchildren. They are the most wonderful grandchildren in the universe!

Mission of the week:

Keys for Kids
Keys for Kids exists to ignite a passion for Christ in kids, teens, and families worldwide.

Brad Bigney - Week One
2024-06-22 - 2024-06-29
Brad Bigney is a pastor with the Evangelical Free Church of America and holds an MDiv. from Columbia Biblical Seminary. He’s a certified ACBC counselor, conference speaker, Lead Pastor of Grace Fellowship since 1996, and author of Gospel Treason. He and his wife, Vicki, have been married 37 yrs. and have five adult children and two grandchildren.

Mission of the week:

Keys for Kids
Keys for Kids exists to ignite a passion for Christ in kids, teens, and families worldwide.

Mother’s Day Brunch SOLD OUT!
2024-05-12 23:30
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!
Seatings :
11:30am, 12:30pm, and 1:30pm.
Prices:
$34.00 for 12 and up
$18.50 for 5-11 year old
4 & under free
SOLD OUT

Spring Senior's Retreat
2024-05-07
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.
Featuring Bible teacher Bill Crowder & Worship Leader Gary Matthews with hosts Francine Busch and Gary & Diane Feenstra.
THURSDAY’S DAY TRIP INCLUDES:
• Frederik Meijer Gardens
• Guided Tram Tour of the Gardens
• Boxed Lunches
• Dinner at Maranatha
• Gary & Martha Matthews Concert at Maranatha
Call 231.798.2161 for Registration & Group Discounts.
