Maranatha 2^nd Generation Choir

Maranatha 2^nd Generation Choir present the Kathie Hill musical, “Promise U.”

Learning to minister Christ’s love to others – in Fredericksburg and beyond!

About Us:

Maranatha 2^nd Generation Choir (M2G) is the second-born of three choirs of Maranatha Ministries. Comprised of 5^th through 8^th graders drawn from many churches in the Fredericksburg area and surrounding counties, we present anthem concerts and musical dramas at churches, public events, shelters and retirement homes and perform in a weekend spring mini-tour to another city in Virginia or a nearby state. Choir members may also wish to participate in the 2G Sharps Handbell Choir, performing introductions to most M2G concerts. M2G is open to young people who support the choir’s mission, regardless of their individual beliefs, as long as they conduct themselves appropriately. The choir year runs from September to June.

Valerie Dictorian helps Stan-the-Man study God’s Precious Promises to prepare for his P2F2P2K Exam.

Upcoming Concerts: Members’ Page Link (Choir members and crews, follow members’ link for arrival times, details and directions.)

Musical, "It's Cool in the Furnace":

Mar 28 6:00pm Hull's Memorial Baptist Church, 420 Enon Rd. Fredericksburg, VA 22406

Apr 24 2:00pm North Stafford Baptist Church, 11 Meadowood Dr. Stafford, VA 22554

May 1 7:00pm East Petersburg Mennonite Church, 6279 Main St.,East Petersburg, PA, 17520

May 2 10:00am Erisman Mennonite Church, 8 S. Erisman Rd. Manheim PA 17520

May 10 6:30pm Greenfield of Stafford, 30 King's Crest Dr. Stafford, VA 22554

Anthem Concert

Jun 6 4:00pm Joint Concert at Friendship Baptist Church, 410 Deacon Rd. F'burg. VA 22405

Note: Churches, retirement homes and other venues wishing to host the choir for one of the above available dates may contact the choir manager for more information: Gail Ford nvralone@cox.net (540)907-2128

The Spirit Team cheers God’s Precious Promises.

Placement Interviews:

Placement interviews are conducted two evenings in June, and 2 evenings in August, otherwise by appointment. Interviewees will sing a song of their choice, from memory, and scales led by the director to determine their vocal scale.

Choir Member’s Obligations Toward M2G:

Choir members pay $300 toward choir expenses. Choir provides weekly rehearsals, 10 to 15 concerts, 4 stage workshops and spring mini-tour, when choir budget is met. Uniforms cost approximately $60, cost borne by the choir member’s family. Parents must participate in the choir’s mission by actively working on one to two committees to support the choir’s activities. All families chaperone periodically throughout the year. Voluntary fundraising events are conducted throughout the year to offset individual obligations. To remain in the choir, members must meet attendance obligations and outlined in the M2G handbook and behave appropriately.

Anthem Concerts and musicals begin with a hand bell presentation.

Mission Statement:

M2G seeks to present a Christian witness of music to both the choir members and audiences: We seek to enhance the spiritual growth of choir members, to provide them with quality musical training, and to advance the acceptance and understanding of various beliefs, theologies and convictions that are necessarily found in an interdenominational Christian organization. Participation in M2G can be the beginning of a lifetime of ministering Christ’s love to others.

The Directors:

Susan Cruse is the director of the vocal choir. She is a soloist within Fredericksburg Baptist Church and the community. She has 17 years of experience directing youth choirs of all ages. Her humble sweet spirit, combined with her heart for God’s vision, puts feet to her personal mission statement, which is:

“He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and hear and put their trust in the Lord.” Psalm 40:1-3

Katie Miller, our Bell Choir Director, has many years of experience in both choir and hand bells and presently sings in the Fredericksburg Community Choir. Her passion for youth and music is apparent in her work with Maranatha Second Generation.

Manager

Gail Ford, our Choir Manager, has had three children in M2G. She attends Fredericksburg Assembly of God, sang in Maranatha Touring Choir in 1981, and Maranatha Gospel Choir in 2007-2008. She finds managing the choir to be exciting and inspiring. She presently home schools the two children she has remaining at home (of five.)

Contact Info:

To host a concert or for information about joining any of Maranatha Ministries’ choirs, please contact the corresponding choir contacts:

Maranatha 2^nd Generation Choir 5^th through 8^th graders

Manager: Gail Ford nvralone@cox.net (540)907-2128

www.m2g.maranathanotes.org

Maranatha Touring Choir Young Adults (8^th Grade through college age)

Manager: Rodney Womack rwomack@maranathanotes.org (540)446-6257

www. maranathanotes.org

Maranatha Gospel Choir Adults

President: Darla Burton (540)891-7565 ladybugdkb@verizon.net

May 2008 Mini-tour to Virginia Beach

Maranatha Ministries’ History:

1) In 1972, Maranatha Touring Choir was established by the late Carroll P. Kelly and Mary Louise Kelly, along with Carlton and Shirley Onderdonk, who continue to guide the choirs today. The Touring Choir, of high school and college age young people, performs 20 to 25 concerts annually including performances in other states for its annual summer tour. (Link to Touring Choir website Maranathanotes.org)

2) In 1992, Maranatha 2^nd Generation Choir was created for 5^th through 8^th graders to minister to others about Christ. Although it was begun for the younger siblings of Touring Choir members, it now serves young people from all over the Fredericksburg area. M2G is a unique ministry that teaches young people to care about and reach out to people who may not know Christ.

3) In spring of 2008, Maranatha Gospel Choir performed its first public concert. This choir is comprised of adult former Touring Choir and 2^nd Generation members and their friends. Individuals interested in becoming part of Maranatha Gospel Choir, regardless of past association with the ministry, are eligible to become “friends” and, thus, members of Maranatha Gospel Choir. Rehearsals are monthly with 6 performances a year.

Some individuals have been members of all three choirs which comprise Maranatha Ministries, and gone on to become Maranatha leaders, musicians or music ministers. In this way, Maranatha 2^nd Generation can be the beginning of an individual’s lifetime ministry.