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Category: Retreats

  • Retreat, Reflect, Reconnect: A Life-Changing Fall at Hume

    Retreat, Reflect, Reconnect: A Life-Changing Fall at Hume

    By: Justin Nunes, Hume Lake Adult and Family Ministries Director Every time a retreat ends, I’m reminded of how powerfully God works in people’s lives. It’s something I’ve come to expect but never want to take for granted—after all, every time we open God’s Word, it never returns empty. This fall has been no different.…

  • Wonder

    Wonder

    A Look at the Hume Lake Creative Arts Conference There’s still time to sign up for our upcoming Creative Arts Conference this October 24th-27th! Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just discovering your creative talents, this weekend offers a unique opportunity to grow, connect, and be inspired. This year, our theme is “Wonder,” inspired by…

  • Digging Up the Treasures of God 

    Digging Up the Treasures of God 

    By: Emily Marschner, Creative Arts Conference Director Our theme for the Creative Arts Conference this year is “Wonder” which comes from our theme scripture, Psalm 145. In this Psalm, David declares the wonders of God. He begins the Psalm (in the third verse) admitting that God’s greatness is unsearchable. And yet, he continues through the…

  • Hume Lakers Experience: See Hume Like Never Before

    Hume Lakers Experience: See Hume Like Never Before

    By: Tim Kapadia, Chief Development Officer We’re excited to invite you to this year’s Hume Lakers Retreat, where you’ll experience the heart of Hume Christian Camps in a whole new way. This November 1-3, we’ve revamped the schedule to make the weekend even more special for those who love and support Hume. We’re thrilled to…

  • Haven at Hume

    Haven at Hume

    By: Justin Nunes, Adult & Family Ministries Director As the leaves change and the air turns crisp up at Hume Lake, Hume continues to be a haven for all seeking spiritual growth, fellowship, and the beauty of nature. This fall, we hosted an array of retreats that catered to various interests and needs. Here’s a…

  • Art, Peacocks, and a Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    Art, Peacocks, and a Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    By: Emily Marschner There are peacocks roaming the streets of Hume Lake. When they first showed up, it was quite a novelty to our little community. We’d dare each other to see who could get closest to (or even touch) one, we’d try and get the male (who is no longer with us, RIP), to…

  • Hume Lakers 2023

    Hume Lakers 2023

    Have you been wanting to get to the Lake for a time of rest and refreshment? Make it happen this November and join us for a special weekend designed specifically for those with a heart for Hume. Hume would like to say ‘Thank you’ for your time in prayer, your efforts with your volunteer work,…

  • Hume Lakers

    Hume Lakers

    A special retreat designed specifically for those with a Heart for Hume! Hume would like to say ‘Thank You’ for your time in prayer, your efforts with your volunteer work, and your generous contributions financially. Your heart for Hume has significantly and directly impacted the lives of thousands of campers and visitors! This retreat was…

  • The Power of Purposeful Pauses

    The Power of Purposeful Pauses

    By: Joshua Smith Every creative has to navigate a tension between two inner selves. Their artistic self seeks to express ideas and vision while their evaluative self measures, compares, and criticizes those efforts. These sides constantly wrestle like wolves. Which one wins? The one that’s most fed.  So many creatives and would-be artists suffer because…

  • Women’s Ministry at Hume

    Women’s Ministry at Hume

    By: Laura Shields, Women’s Ministries Assistant Director What does Women’s Ministries look like in 2023? I am writing to you as I embark on the eleventh year as Assistant Director of Women’s Ministries at Hume Lake. Hume offers two Spring Women’s Retreats and two Fall Women’s Retreats, and I’m pleased to report that, concluding our…