We hope you’ve loved learning about our historical property! Next to our Main Lobby are the Hospitality Room, Theater, and Coffeehouse. Many big time musicians played in the theater when it was a dancehall, a big attraction to the resort every weekend. People from town would come to go dancing. The original design for the theater …
Considering having a retreat in the winter? Here are some reasons why we like winter retreats! Availability Conference centers will typically have more space available for retreats November-January. If you’re looking to book a retreat but the dates your church/group wants are taken, look into booking later in the year! For MHS, these are our open …
by Faith Amargo, Social Media Manager/Graphic Designer I’m learning time and time again to beware what you think you perceive. We look at people, situations, captions, pictures, and posts and draw shallow assumptions from our own underlying presuppositions, pre-heated emotions, and cynical attitudes. We’re so quick to withhold any chances for explanation or even a …
Oftentimes, we have “mountaintop experiences” when we retreat; we’ll have a renewed relationship with the Lord, a fresh faith, and a heightened desire to share the gospel. We meet with the Lord so intimately and fall more in love with Him than ever. The chains of bondage to sin have been broken, and we say, “when …
We have more historical facts for you today! Did you know that our bookstore used have a miniature golf course? The building was designed as a clubhouse for the miniature golf course where guests visited and played cards. Ping pong tables were in the outside back patio area by the fireplace. Later, the building was a coffee …
From our MHS family to yours, here’s wishing you a wonderful and very yummy Thanksgiving! We, as Christians, have much to be thankful for - most importantly, that we have been redeemed by the blood of Christ. Without Christ’s sacrifice, our lives would be much different. This Thanksgiving, let’s remind ourselves of the Gospel and just how …
We hope you’ve been enjoying our Tips and Tricks Tuesday series. This week, we wanted to do a Thanksgiving-themed post, so we’re sharing our Paradise Pumpkin Pie recipe. It’s by far the best pumpkin pie we’ve ever had, and we’re sure you’ll enjoy it as well. What you’ll need: package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened …
It’s Friday, and that means more facts about our historical Murrieta Hot Springs! Two minor springs, Cripple Creek and Radium Springs, were located near the Tulle Swamp, where the lake is now. Radium Spring was diverted into the Cripple Creek bathhouse where people could sit and soak their feet. A third minor spring, Kidney Spring, …
Are you in charge of planning your ministry’s next retreat? Are you stuck with trying to figure out what theme you want your retreat to be centered around? Here are some helpful tips we’ve come up with in hopes that it’ll inspire your creativity and effectively choose a theme! Identify what type of retreat you’re …
by Bethany Wouters, MHS Senior Editor/Cross Culture Ministries Worship Leader This week, MHS had the privilege of hosting the Calvary Chapel Worship Leader’s Conference. Every November, Costa Mesa’s School of Worship puts on a conference for Calvary worship leaders. Hundreds of worship leaders from around the Calvary Chapel world come to be refreshed, gain new perspectives …