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       2022
   800.350.2442   •   gulllake.org
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All-Inclusive Family Vacations
 Gull Lake Ministries offers you the ultimate family vacation experience. Explore an array of luxury accommodations
 and gourmet dining options designed to fit any budget. From unlimited activities to strategic Christian programming,
 your Gull Lake Ministries family vacation promises endless fun, lifelong memories, and spiritual refreshment for everyone.
YOU’RE ONLY 5 STEPS AWAY FROM YOUR DREAM SUMMER VACATION
 1.	Choose your perfect week.
       	Choose from 9 distinct weeks of summer family vacation. Each week features a different speaker
         and mission organization. (Review dates and speaker information in the following pages;
         also available at gulllake.org/spiritual-growth).
       	Your all-inclusive vacation includes 6 nights, 11 chef-crafted meals, and unlimited activities.
       	Check in at 3 p.m. Saturday and check out by 9 a.m. Friday.
 2. Select your favorite accommodation.
      	Explore condo, lodge, and cottage offerings at gulllake.org/accommodations. Take a virtual tour
        and select your favorite.
 3.	Collect important information.
       	Reservation holder contact information.
       	The head of each family attending.
       	Date of birth for each child attending and grade each child will be entering in the fall.
 4.	Be ready to pay a housing deposit.
       	We ask for 25% of the accommodation rate to reserve your lodging of choice.
 5.	Secure your perfect summer getaway!
         Visit gulllake.org or call 800.350.2442 to reserve your spot!

PRICING
 The price of a Gull Lake Ministries all-inclusive vacation depends upon 3 variables:
 accommodation selection, meal plan, and the number of individuals attending.
 The price for a family of four, including 11 chef-crafted meals, starts as low as $2,132!

QUESTIONS?
 Call us at 800.350.2442 or e-mail guestservices@gulllake.org! We’re excited to serve you!
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Housing Options
 With all of the housing options we offer, you are sure to find accommodations that meet the needs of
 your family. The lodging package includes full activity access for each guest (based upon lodging occupancy selection).
 Options include cottages, condo units, and lodge style housing.
CONDO UNITS
 We have a total of 50 rooms in nine separate condo units, four of which are lakeside. These beautifully decorated
 facilities rival the quality and amenities found at many resorts. Each condo unit offers a large great room featuring
 a living room (most with gas fireplaces), dining table, and some kitchen facilities.
 They offer three to nine separate overnight rooms, each with a private bath and space for two to eight guests in
 king, queen, twin, or bunk beds.
LODGES
 Our lodges have family-oriented guest rooms; each with a private bath, a king or queen bed and one or two bunk
 beds, some have a lake view. The lodges also have a large common area kitchen as well as dining area and great
 room for gatherings.
COTTAGES
 Gull Lake Ministries has comfortable and cozy cottages, each with two to six overnight rooms, that make great
 “homes away from home.” Free-standing and private, with full kitchen facilities, living and dining areas, and full
 baths. They are ideal for a long weekend stay or a full week of rest and relaxation!

 To get more information, virtual tours of our housing, and programming areas check out gulllake.org/accomodations.
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2022 Choose a Week
                   PHIL TUTTLE                                             Missions: Kids Alive
                   Phil Tuttle has taught God’s Word throughout the world in churches,
          Jun      Bible conferences, Christian education conventions and corporate
WEEK 1

                   gatherings. He is the author of Raise Up a Child and Crucible: The Choices

         11-17     that Change Your Life Forever. He is also deeply involved in his home
                   church, The Bridge, in Lawrenceville, Georgia, where he serves as one of
                   the teaching pastors. Phil and his wife, Ellen, have two children.

                   CHRIS ZARBAUGH                           Missions: Journey of a Joyful Life
                   Chris is the Lead Teaching Pastor at Heritage Church in Sterling Heights,
          Jun      Michigan. He has been a Pastor for 30 years and has been married almost
WEEK 2

                   as long. Chris and Liz have three adult children. Chris has had many rolls

         18-24     throughout his ministry career. Youth and Family ministry has always been
                   his favorite thing to be a part of. Chris especially has a passion to reach
                   those who are far from God.

                   MARVIN WILLIAMS                                      Missions: Mission India
                   Pastor Marvin Williams is the lead pastor of Trinity Church in Lansing,
         Jun 25    Michigan. Prior to receiving the call to serve at Trinity Church, Pastor
WEEK 3

                   Marvin served in several pastoral capacities in the Grand Rapids area.
                   Marvin has written devotionals for Our Daily Bread Ministries, was a
          -Jul 1   contributor to Scott Williams’ book, Church Diversity, and has spoken
                   at numerous retreats and conferences. Pastor Marvin Williams blogs at
                   marvinlwilliams.com Pastor Marvin Williams, with his wife Tonia and three
                   children — Marvin Jr., Micah, and Mikayla — live in Haslett, Michigan.

                   DAVE PATTY                                        Missions: Josiah Venture
                   Dave Patty is the founder and president of Josiah Venture, a mission
          Jul      organization focused on training next-generation leaders throughout Eastern
WEEK 4

                   Europe. Dave has lived with his family in the Czech Republic for 26 years,

          2-8      and is well-known in the region for his practical Bible teaching. A second-
                   generation missionary, Dave was born in the Philippines and served in
                   Germany before launching what has become one of the largest leadership
                   training organizations in Central and Eastern Europe.
                   JACK NAPIER                                   Missions: TACTICA Ministries
                   In spite of being named after a famous whiskey, Jack Daniel Napier has
           Jul     been called to a life of sobering inspiration. Jack aims to make relevant truth
WEEK 5

                   come alive in the heart and mind. Not raised in a Christian home, God saved

          9-15     him as a teenager and he went on to earn degrees in Biblical Studies and
                   Business. Jack serves as lead pastor of Grace Community Church in Newton,
                   Kansas, residing with his wife and five rambunctious children.
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PETER REID                                      Missions: Grace Gardens
                                                Peter serves as the General Director of Torchbearers International, a
           Jul                                  missions fellowship founded by Major Ian Thomas at Capernwray Hall,
WEEK 6

                                                England. He also serves as Director of the Bodenseehof, one of the

          16-22                                 Torchbearers' centers, located in southern Germany. He is engaged in an
                                                itinerant teaching ministry in Germany and abroad. He and his wife Gaby
                                                have two adult children and live in Friedrichshafen, Germany.

                                                JEFF MANION                                  Missions: Cure International
                                                Jeff Manion (jeffmanion.org) is the senior pastor of multi-campus Ada
           Jul                                  Bible Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he has served for over
WEEK 7

                                                thirty five years. He is the author of The Land Between, Satisfied and,

          23-29                                 Dream Big, Think Small. His great joy is digging deeply into Scripture and
                                                passionately teaching the story of the Bible in a clear and relevant way. He
                                                and his wife, Chris, have three adult children and are proud grandparents.

                                                DR. TODD AHREND                          Missions: World Gospel Mission
                                                Dr. Todd Ahrend graduated from Northeastern State University, has a
          Jul 30                                Masters from Dallas Theological Seminary and a Doctorate from Gordon-
WEEK 8

                                                Conwell Theological Seminary. He is the founder and international

          -Aug 5                                Director of The Traveling Team, a national missions mobilization
                                                movement. He and his wife, Jessica, have spent over two decades
                                                traveling both nation-wide and abroad, speaking to thousands of people
                                                about involvement in world evangelization. Todd has exposure in over
                                                sixty countries and has lived in the Middle East. He is the author of The
                                                Abrahamic Revolution and In This Generation. Todd and Jessica have six
                                                children: Camden, Brody, Axel, Noble, Quincy and Cruz!

                                                BRADY NEMMERS                              Missions: East West Ministries
                                                Brady serves as the lead teaching pastor of Keystone Community Church
            Aug                                 in Ada, MI. He is passionate about communicating the story of God
WEEK 9

                                                in a way that is relevant, engaging and applicable. A graduate of the

            6-12                                University of Michigan and Western Theological Seminary, Brady is an
                                                avid Wolverine fan, coffee drinker, and home improvement aficionado.
                                                He lives in Ada with his amazing wife Sarah Anne, four boys, two cats,
                                                and a boxer named Hazel.

         WEEKLY TEACHING & MISSIONS SCHEDULE
                    Morning		                                                                 Evening (Missions/Teaching)
         Sunday:    10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Missions/Teaching
         Monday: 10-11:00 a.m. Teaching		                                                     7:30-9:00 p.m.
                    11:15 a.m.-Noon Missions
         Tuesday: 		                                                                          7:30-9:00 p.m.
         Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.-Noon Teaching 		                                               7:30-9:00 p.m.
         Thursday: 10-11:00 a.m. Teaching with Daniel Wallace, GLM Executive Director
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2022 Choose a Conference
           SCRAPBOOKING MARCH 11 – 13 & NOVEMBER 5 – 7

 March &   Allow your creativity to run wild!

November   Do you have a passion for scrapbooking and crafting? We offer you the space, location and
           inspiration to create to your heart’s content!
           Enjoy beautiful accommodations and gourmet food, treat yourself to a massage, and relax
           by the lake when you book a scrapbooking getaway at Gull Lake Ministries. With ample
           crafting space and unlimited ways to unwind, you’re sure to create your greatest scrapbooking
           masterpiece yet!
           Pricing per person: $251 Single occupancy
                               $218 Double occupancy
                               $198 Triple occupancy
           New for our November Scrapbooking event, ask us about adding Thursday as a bonus
           day to your event for just $50!
           Go to gulllake.org to make your reservation for Scrapbooking. Reservations can also be
           made by calling 800.350.2442.
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GULL LAKE WOMEN'S CONFERENCE JUNE 2, 3, & 4
       Treat yourself to an extraordinary Women's Conference! Enjoy a chef-crafted lunch and
June   embrace your inner shopping queen when you visit the Marketplace. Each day is different!
       Come for a day or come for all three to enjoy a total of seven different messages.

       Event Rates (includes i-ticket processing fee): $38 per person/day
       Groups of 10+ $33 per person/day (get a free ticket for every 10 purchased)
       Lodging: Condo (sleeps up to 3: queen & twin )           1 night: $129       2 nights: $199
                Lodge (sleeps up to 6: queen & 2 bunks)         1 night: $199       2 nights: $299
       EVENING GALA JUNE 2              $33 per person (includes i-ticket processing fee)
       The Gala offers you a gourmet dinner and exclusive access to speaker, Liz Curtis Higgs.
                        Speaker: Liz Curtis Higgs
                        Liz Curtis Higgs is an award-winning speaker who has addressed audiences
                        from more than 1,800 platforms all over the world since 1986, encouraging
                        women to grow in faith and joy. Her messages are biblical, encouraging,
                        down-to-earth, and profoundly funny. She helps both sisters and seekers
                        embrace the truth of God’s amazing, unchanging grace. She is the author of
       37 books — including the bestsellers Bad Girls of the Bible, Really Bad Girls of the Bible, and
       Unveiling Mary Magdalene. Liz Curtis Higgs says, "My goal is simple: to help women embrace
       the grace of God with joy and abandon."
       The Marketplace: Exclusive Women’s Shopping Event
       It's time to get your shop on! You're invited to an exclusive shopping event designed for you.
       From vegan chocolates and gourmet cookies to chic fashion and custom jewelry, the Marketplace
       will open its gilded doors from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
       To get tickets scan the QR code,
       call iTickets at 800.965.9324, or
       go to gulllake.org/gull-lake-womens-conference.
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ADULT FALL GETAWAY SEPTEMBER 12 – 16
            Featured Speaker: Pastor Doug Anderson | Musician: Burt Kettinger
September   Treat yourself to a 4-night getaway designed to refresh your body, renew your mind, and
            inspire your soul. We offer you breathtaking lodging, chef-crafted food, joyous fellowship,
            and unlimited activity options — from croquet tournaments to our 40-foot ropes course!
            Enjoy teaching sessions and experience daily spiritual refreshment. It’s time to give
            yourself some love and book a getaway created for you.
            Pricing per person: Double Occupancy $345 | Single Occupancy $365

            NEW YEAR'S CELEBRATION DECEMBER 30, 2022 – JANUARY 1, 2023
            You’re invited to a New Year’s celebration unlike any other! Enjoy unlimited activities, including
            ziplines, rock walls, bowling, and countless more! Combine play with comfort when you stay
December    in any one of our breathtaking accommodations. We make sure mom gets a break at our New
            Year’s party, so our culinary team offers you all the gourmet eats and sweets. Be prepared for an
            over-the-top balloon drop and a NYE full of memories! This is one party you can’t miss!
            Pricing (Linens/cleaning provided*):
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Retreats
 Our Christian retreat center is located in southwest Michigan and offers the facilities, equipment, and support
 staff to make any event a success! From small, day meetings to large, week-long events, Gull Lake Ministries has the
 entirety of your needs covered. Meeting spaces range from casual living environments with expansive gas fireplaces to
 rooms with panoramic lake views to corporate-style meeting spaces. Most meeting spaces offer wireless Internet and can
 be easily customized to suit your specific needs.

MEETING SPACE & TECHNOLOGY
 Your next retreat starts at one of the best Christian retreat centers in the Midwest! We have a host of meeting
 spaces for small groups all the way up to large conferences of 700. Groups with a minimum of 20 overnight guests
 will receive their meeting space at no charge. Additional spaces beyond the complimentary room are available.
 Meeting spaces are assigned to retreat groups based upon availability and need. All of our meeting environments
 possess a variety of audio/visual capabilities, from a single-wired microphone to full sound systems with microphones,
 laptop compatible projectors or TVs, and Mp3 hookups. In our largest meeting room, a 40 foot by 10 foot high
 definition video LED Wall may be available.

ACCOMMODATIONS
 If you are planning a multi-day event in Michigan, our Christian retreat center offers a variety of overnight
 accommodations for groups from 10 to 400! Accommodation bookings include full use of our Ministry Center,
 featuring a large gym, game room, indoor rock climbing, bowling, fitness center, and more!
 Along with condos, lodges, and cottages, dorms are also available during our retreat season, August through May,
 these classic accommodations can sleep up to 16 people in bunkbeds and have large shared bathrooms. These
 housing units are ideal for youth retreats or those simply looking for a more rustic stay with a large group.

MEALS THAT WILL SERVE ANY RETREAT GROUP
 Our Christian retreat center near Grand Rapids, Michigan, provides five-star fare in our waterfront dining
 room where our Executive Chef and the culinary team offers gourmet breakfast, lunch, and dinner created to
 please any palate. Our culinary team at our Christian resort in Michigan, is well versed in food allergies and dietary
 restrictions. We are delighted to accommodate your needs. We ask that you inform us of any special dietary needs at
 least two weeks prior to arrival.

PLAN YOUR BEST RETREAT YET
 Call our Guest Services Manager, at 269.671.5155 ext. 205 or e-mail guestservices@gulllake.org to talk about
 dates, rates, and space! We would love to dream with you about your next event at Gull Lake Ministries.
1800 Burlington Drive, Hickory Corners, Michigan 49060
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