The Maranatha Touring Choir was established in 1972 by the late Carroll P and Mary Louise Kelly, and Carlton and Shirley Onderdonk. The original group consisted of 40 voices who chose the name Maranatha, meaning "Come, Lord Jesus" in Aramaic, from I Corinthians 16:22. Since 1972, concerts have been presented in over 130 cities in over 30 states and Canada. Some 2,000 young people and over 100 adult leaders have participated in the Maranatha Touring Choir.
Maranatha 2nd Generation Choir (M2G) is the second-born of three choirs of Maranatha Ministries. Comprised of 5th through 8th graders drawn from many churches in the Fredericksburg area and surrounding counties. M2G is open to young people who support the choir’s mission, regardless of their individual beliefs, as long as they conduct themselves appropriately.
Maranatha Touring Choir is an Interdenominational Christian Choir composed of young musicians from eighth grade through college from Fredericksburg, Virginia, and its surrounding communities. The purpose of the choir is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ and draw people to him through a presentation of music.
