Reviews For The Christian Singles Hub
Summer Camp Testimonial
THE HUB MEMBERSHIP TESTIMONIALS
Hub Member
"I love the Christian Singles Hub. To know that I have a place where I can grow in my giftings and talents has been such a blessing to me. This community has been an answer to prayer. To know that there are people my age and stage, all running after their God-given purposes has truly inspired me. One of the best things I love about this community is that I have a voice- I have a seat at the table. I am heard, seen and accepted."
Hub Member
"The hub has been invaluable in connecting me with other people in a similar season of life which is often hard to find in the local churches. The consistency and variety of events the leadership team produces weekly in the Hub keeps me engaged as well as provide me hope/encouragement. Events like the 21 days of prayer and fasting has been very helpful in keeping me focused on what God desires for me."
Hub Member
"2022 started off different than past years for me! One of the reasons has been the Hub! This group of amazing Christian people, who happen to be in the same season of life as I am- single, have become true brothers and sisters in Christ! The events are so welcoming, full of laughter, sincere conversations, and so much more! For me, the morning prayer calls really have had the greatest impact on me!! I thank God daily for this community!"
Hub Member
" I had been fed up with dating apps but still looking to put myself out there and wanted to be social. So I joined the Christian Singles group expecting it to be an alternative to dating apps and originally thrilled to discover there was a free matchmaking database. Over time, as I started getting more involved I was pleasantly surprised to learn this community was more than just a dating site, instead an all encompassing community for all aspects of life. I was blown away by all of the topics, events, podcasts, prayer groups, etc. it offered. There has literally been something for everyone to get involved and stay connected and make friends for a lifetime. Christian Singles Hub is truly a unique community that goes beyond the dating world, providing encouragement and support no matter where you are in your walk of life."
Hub Member
"I joined the Christian Singles Community Hub, because I was longing for community with other singles who have a heart for God. I have been so encouraged and uplifted in my walk with Christ through meeting with these believers in our prayer times, Bible Study, trivia night and speed networking event so far. I look forward to continuing to build relationships with these sisters and brothers in Christ and I do not feel so alone being in this wonderful community."
Hub Member
" God challenged me to get more involved in community this past year, and the hub is amazing at delivering quality men and women. It's not all about a romantic connection, but cheering others on as we pursue our callings and grow in Jesus Christ together. I've learned more now than ever that I'm not alone. Not even in this season of singleness. God has used this platform to create friendships and connections I never would have had, had I not stepped out of my comfort zone. There's a space for you here, no matter your personality type. It may be scary to step out at first, but do it anyway. You won't regret your decision to be a part of the hub. I haven't."
Hub Member
" The Hub has been an answer to prayer. Where I live I don’t have many unmarried friends, as my single friends typically live quite a distance away. For awhile I had been desiring more community with other likeminded, Godly singles, but I wasn’t sure where to find that. The Lord led me to this “Singles Hub”. It was there that I heard about Michelle Apples and the community which intrigued me, and I thought I would give it a try. I joined a year ago, and Wow, it has been more wonderful than I could have imagined. I have met a bunch of committed, Christian singles, and made a whole new circle of friends. I love what the “Hub” has to offer with bible studies, ladies/men’s events, online challenges, courses, unique events and so much more. I feel so blessed to be a part of this community! It is a worthwhile investment to be a member, and have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside other brothers and sisters in Christ. My heart is thankful!!"
Hub Member
" I have very much enjoyed being part of the Christian Singles Hub. Joining the Hub has provided an outlet for me to encourage fellow believers, which has been an especially great blessing in light of the isolation of the COVID lockdowns. In addition, I have had breakthrough in overcoming timidity since joining the Hub. The Hub is an innovative concept, and its members are bold, talented, and uplifting people. There are many different types of activities within the Hub, creating a space where people of diverse interests can grow and enjoy themselves. I especially want to honour the Hub leader Michelle for her limitless optimism, creativity, selflessness, and joy. Restoring community and restoring marriage are two of the Holy Spirit’s big priorities right now, and I firmly believe that the Hub will play a significant role in achieving both these priorities."
RETREATS TESTIMONIALS
Retreat Attendee, Muskoka, Ontario 2022
"It’s fall of 2021 and I was in search of community with people who were in a similar stage of life. I was scrolling through my Instagram stories and I saw a post for The Christian Singles Hub. I previewed the site and within that day I had subscribed to the platform. A month or so later, I saw a post about a retreat in Canada..I signed immediately up! You see, when I did this, I didn’t know one single person….no one..I just took the leap! I mean what is the worse that can happen! Over the next several months, I participated in a few events but was more of an observer member. The retreat in Canada was the pivotal moment for me. It was at this moment that friendships fostered, community had been found & my faith was being deepened. This was just the beginning! This is a place where you will find like minded singles who rely on Christ in our lives and value the importance of seeking Him through prayer! I am so thankful for this community in my life! God new what I needed and orchestrated all of the pieces! I’ve learned this last year to not put God in a box because He is doing more than I ever expected! I would love for you to join us, you won’t be disappointed! Life is better with community not alone!!"
Retreat Attendee, Colorado Springs Retreat 2021
" You guys did an amazing job preparing for rain this weekend and God definitely brought the life giving rain (figuratively & literally)!!! I'm so grateful. I have a feeling this is going to be a life changing weekend that I will forever look back and say "it was that weekend in Colorado Springs that…" Thank you all for praying over me - definitely a special moment!! I feel an excitement/stirring in my heart that I haven't felt in a really long time! The Best is yet to come, right Michelle?! Looking forward to seeing what God does in and through each of our lives!"
Retreat Attendee, Colorado Springs Retreat 2021
"Was really really great to meet all of you this weekend. Was refreshing for my soul to be around people who love Jesus and are in a similar life season. So thankful for my time with you all and for the new friendships. Love y’all!"
Retreat Attendee, Colorado Springs Retreat 2021
"It was so nice to meet all of you! I am so thankful to God for providing more friends in different states! I am already missing you all! Thank you for visiting my beautiful state of Colorado! You have a friend here! I hope I get to see you all again! Let us keep running after Jesus, fix our eyes on Him, and run the race set before us. We will see Jesus one day!We are valuable and God has a purpose for all of us. God bless you!"
Caitlin K, Attendee of Florida Retreat 2024
The weekend retreat was a life-changing experience for me and it’s a weekend I will always remember. It was such a powerful time where God showed up and I saw Him speak to me through the worship time and the time of sharing among others. I was touched by other’s stories and how I could relate to them and their struggles and victories. The last night, I also received prayer God heal me from some of the physical chronic back pain I had been experiencing prior to walking into the retreat. It was a powerful time of prayer and communion and laying things before the Lord and watching Him heal bodies, minds, and hearts. It was one of the best weekends I think I have ever had and I will always remember the takeaways and blessings it brought me and the amazing godly community I now have as a result of the weekend retreat. I highly recommend coming to any retreats and events as you will walk away with feeling more like a family with people who were strangers walking in and you can see God at work which is such a beautiful thing.
Lauren D, Attendee of Florida Retreat 2024
This was my first solo trip. For the last couple of years God has really been challenging me to get out my comfort zone. I was interested in the retreat when I heard about it, but I didn't think it was possible for me to go, it just felt like there were too many things to overcome even beyond my own fears. But God assured me I was going. He met me where I was at. Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect, but everyone was so welcoming. I loved that the activities made it easy to connect with each other instead of it feeling awkward, and even though as an introvert I thought I might have to force myself to participate it didn't feel forced at all. On Saturday evening I received prayer, part of which was over my identity in Christ and for my healing. I enjoyed every minute of the retreat and I didn't want it to end. When my uncle picked me up at the airport, he didn't recognize me. At the time I thought it was because I was wearing my glasses, but God revealed me later that I was carrying myself differently. I know that God used my yes to change me and start to build a new confidence in me, and to show me that with Him I truly can do anything, even if it feels impossible. I now know for certain that when God tells me something is going to happen, it will. If you're feeling like you want to attend a retreat and that God is saying to, give Him you're yes even if its out of your comfort zone and just watch what He will do with it. Michelle and Douglas are truly doing God's work for singles and I can't wait to see what He does through them next.
MATCHMAKING TESTIMONIALS
-- B --
“Michelle Apples to my pleasant surprise she is the most amazing, professional, empathetic, hard working young lady who puts in 100% every day reviewing potential matches, and scouting for my future companion. In ending this testimonial I just want to say Michelle I am blessed to have you In charge of finding that special someone I can spend the rest of my life with. Thank you for all your hard work, and actually getting to know me on a personal basis which I find extremely important in this process. Thank you, thank you I’m extremely blessed to have you as my Matchmaker and friend.”
-- A --
“Michelle has been great to work with. From day one, she has welcomed me with open arms, she listened to what I was looking for and is working on finding that perfect match for me. Michelle has been a pleasure to work with.”
-- D --
"I wanted to take a few seconds and write a little bit about my experience. I am so happy with Michelle Apples and the service she has provided me. She is by far the most amazing women and Matchmaker. She took the time to really get to know me and what I wanted in a Man. She listened, understood and advocated for me when the most amazing man came across her desk. She immediately matched us, we spoke and dates were perfect. I am so happy with this experience and would recommend Michelle specifically to anyone. She values her clients and their wishes. It won’t be over night but in time they will find your dream partner. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
-- V --
"Michelle is super fun and easy to work with. She took the time to get to know me and what I was looking for in a relationship before looking for a match for me. She is very involved in the process and makes you feel like you have your own bff on speed dial to walk you through the process. I love having a Matchmaker because it takes a lot of the guesswork and prescreening out of the equation which allows you to focus on if you are really compatible with someone. She is super positive and very skilled at what she does!”
PROPOSAL TESTIMONIALS
Dean Lyttle
“Words cannot express my gratitude for Michelle. My marriage proposal was something out of a magazine! It was the PERFECT proposal for me and my now wife. I came to her with a simple idea and she worked her magic and brought it to life. Michelle had everything planned out and it ran like clockwork with my wife not suspecting a thing. She has such a calming nature which put my nerves at ease. Nothing was a problem and she threw herself into the task with great ideas to make it even better. I loved everything she came up with! The whole day ran so smoothly right up to the actual proposal, she even remembered to capture the moment on video for us."
HOSTING/SPEAKING TESTIMONIES
“Very engaging conversation and viewers had a lot to say whilst providing biblical commentary. Host was amazing.”
“What a spiritually filled session! Beyond just dating but a faith-based community of Christ. Love love this! I’m really touched and thankful to Christ to have found such a platform. Glory be to God. Keep up the great work Team, you’re really having an impactful effect on people.”
“This table is a blessing. Thank you very much to the hosts for this time, your testimonies and the way you lead speakers and the chat. God bless you all.”
“I absolutely love these sessions with The Christian Singles Hub, must be because of the vulnerability and real life scenarios.”
“Dating Power Hour should be an hour and a half to two hours! 1 hour isn’t enough.”
“Always good to attend this table! Thank you very much to the hosts. I will surely fall asleep with more knowledge thanks to this day topic. Much needed to hear all these testimonies and take notes.
“This was a great event. Very interactive and Michelle made really good comments without being judgmental”
” Would love the tables to be longer. Maybe two hours. Michelle is so dynamic.”
“Very good table talk as always. Thank you hosts for your time, patience and kindness towards everyone. God bless you.”
“Great session ! Led really respectfully and positively by Michelle.”
“First time here and loved the wholesome conversation! Thank you”
“Michelle led a great discussion today. I really appreciate the space and environment she creates.”
“This has been so helpful for me, to feel and hear people who can relate to my experiences. love the chats and connecting with others!”
SUMMER CAMP TESTMONIALS
Summer Camp 2023 Attendee
"Summer Camp was a great opportunity to connect with like-minded believers. I think all of the different activities helped to make everyone comfortable with each other faster. I enjoyed starting the mornings off with a hike, Bible study, journaling and the worship times were very powerful. I really appreciate all the hard work that went into making this a wonderful time away from normal life. Thank you!"
Summer Camp 2023 Attendee
"This was such a wonderful time set apart for fellowship with other Christians! With all the divisiveness in the country right now it was lovely to have a short period of peace and fun. I value so much places and events that bring people together and this was definitely one. Reminds me of Psalm 133:1, "How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity!"
Summer Camp 2023 Attendee
"About two days into camp, my old wounds of being left out/socially awkward/not finding my people in a large group to fit in with were triggered enough that I told myself I was never going to do something like this again. But now, after being back home about a week, I am SO glad I did it and actually can't wait for my next opportunity for another event like this!"
Summer Camp 2023 Attendee
"I want to express to you how grateful I am to God for gifting you with such talents. I am thankful to you for: - Thank you for coordinating such an impecable event. Everything seemed seamless and organized because you put so much thought and work into every detail. I have high standards and you blew it out of the park for me and many others. The venue was beautiful and clean! Your leaders were awesome! The games were well thought out! The food was outstanding! I’m a Chicagoan who knows her food, that chef was on point and should be working at his own Michelin star restaurant. - thank you for having so much wisdom. The words you shared with us on many occasions were insightful, helpful and brilliant. God has definitely given you a gift of outstanding communication and has definitely poured wisdom into you. "
Summer Camp 2023 Attendee
"Thank you for continuously being obedient to God and putting his work at the forefront of your life. You definitely have a calling and I’m sure when you look back in life, you could say that you helped many many people and touched many many lives. Therefore, praise Jesus for using you in such incredible ways and thank you for being obedient to his instructions."
Summer Camp 2023 Attendee
"Thank you for incorporating worship and prayer into the schedule. The last night of worship was absolutely impactful. What a night! The presence of the Holy Spirit was so evident in that room. How incredible to be able to witness it. Praise God!"
Summer Camp 2023 Attendee
"That is all for now as I’m certain I will be joining you on many other events you host. After being deeply wounded by multiple churches and pastors I wasn’t sure I ever wanted to play music again…I know what the Lord has called me to do but I had planned on ignoring it until y’all asked for a leader for the worship night and I knew it was me. I came with zero expectations except asking the Lord to prepare what songs and prepare the people and most of all to get me out of the way. Thank you for following the Holy Spirit. Thank you for leading with power and strength Michelle! I asked the Lord to have his glory block my view from the people and He answered. I never thought I’d be the one being vulnerable enough to step forward for prayer. I am forever changed! It was an honor to be the vessel the Lord used to worship Him through song!!!"
Summer Camp 2023 Attendee
"Summer Camp 2023 exceeded my expectations by a landslide! It was so amazing to be surrounded by Christians who are in the same season of life. It’s the first time I’ve really belonged as a single in a few years. The lodging was great. Very clean and so nice for a camp. I had really great roommates. The food the staff at the site cooked was delicious and not comparable to typical summer camp food. The activities offered were so fun. The worship nights were so filled with the Spirit. The decades party was the perfect night of fun and karaoke as a sendoff. I definitely walked away with new friends and a cup that runneth over!"
Summer Camp 2023 Attendee
"Summer camp is truly something everyone who is a Christian single should experience. I fully believe everyone could benefit from it. It feels like you leave the real world and all the problems behind while you’re at camp. I truly am so present, alive, excited and challenged when I’m at camp. Everyone feels like a friend or family. You get to meet so many amazing people and learn some of their story. Every time I did something that felt a little vulnerable or scary, the people there are right beside you cheering you on or praying for you. I felt so seen and supported. And I also don’t remember the last time I laughed sooo much! I’m so grateful for the Christian Singles Hub for putting these kind of events together. Truly an answered prayer!"
Summer Camp 2023 Attendee
"Summer Camp exceeded my expectations. There's no better place to connect with God and Christian singles and have fun and fellowship."
Summer Camp 2023 Attendee
"Michelle is AWESOME! She worked her tail off to make this a success. Thank you so much!"
Summer Camp 2023 Attendee
"Up until I stepped foot into my assigned room at the Lodge, I was anxious as to what type of questions other people would ask me besides my name. All my fears were put to rest by dinner time. Of course, there will always be awkwardness when meeting new people, but being in the same room with people that have the same beliefs as I did and also in a similar walk in life was an experience I've never really had. I'm usually with another person at similar events in the past, but I decided to go to this camp alone. Not once did I feel alone throughout the whole five days! From the planned events, meal times, and free time, there was no need to look for something to do. It was also great that everything was all inclusive, we didn't really have to go anywhere beyond the lodge. I absolutely would attend another event, given the opportunity. Thank you for giving me a picture of what Christian singles can do and accomplish in 5 days. I was blessed by the fellowship among God-fearing men and women and super excited to see where God will lead this community!"
Summer Camp 2023 Attendee
"'ve had the privilege to talk with other people who hunger and thirst for righteousness while we were there. We were able to give each other wisdom and encouragement. Just like iron sharpens iron, so does one man sharpen another. I believe I came out of it wiser and better, as others did, so that we can all focus on glorifying God through our interactions and influence throughout our lives."
Summer Camp 2023 Attendee
"I left the camp not thinking the same way, with a new perspective, as I was so encouraged to be in a community of believers within my age range going through the same thing. It really reminded me that I am not alone in this, as I tend to feel in an isolated location where I don't have this same community of people."
Summer Camp 2023 Attendee
"I felt so free and alive at summer camp! It was such a breath of fresh air to be surrounded by so many other amazing believers in my same life-stage. I truly felt like I could be myself without any societal, or even that christian cultural pressure of marriage (even though it's a singles camp and I do desire that someday in God's timing)! It was also such a great environment to connect with the Lord, be encouraged by the body, and worship in new ways! I also made so many new friends and already have a new friend from camp coming to visit me in Colorado from the East Coast in the Fall!"
Summer Camp 2023 Attendee
"I came to summer camp not sure what to expect, but with an open mind and heart to see what God had in store, and worst case scenario at least I'd have a lot of fun. Both God and the Singles Hub delivered far more than expected! (isn't that his way?) . We met people from a dozen or more states, were encouraged in our singleness, bolstered in our confidence, and we got to play like kids again if only for a moment 🙂 . It was good clean fun, an amazing alternative to a different kind of retreat or vacation, and overall I'd highly recommend folks simply clear their expectations and calendar and just give it a try, God always deliver on his promises."