Parables Worship Ensemble
Parables, a worship ensemble from Goshen College, combines music, original drama, and personal stories to create an engaging worship experience designed to inspire, comfort and challenge. The program for 2019-2020 is developed by the seven student members, with direction and leadership from Marcia Yost. The administrative support and scheduling of the group is handled by Marcia Yost (574-535-7793).
2019-20 Parables Members
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- Nithya Abraham: music and information technology major from Bangalore, India
- Nathan Berkey: music education major from Goshen, Indiana
- Alex Miller: environmental science and theater major from Middlebury, Indiana
- Benjamin Reichenbach: Biology secondary education major from North Manchester, Indiana
- Anna Smucker: graphic design major from Goshen, Indiana
- Katy Thornthwaite: music education major from Black River, New York
- Ainslee Zou: music and biochemistry major from Bristol, Indiana
2019-20 Theme:
2019-20 Schedule
Aug. 25, 11:15 a.m. – New Student Service of Blessing, Schrock Plaza, Goshen College, Goshen, IN.
Aug.28, 10:00 a.m. – Goshen College Opening Convocation, College Mennonite Church Sanctuary, Goshen, IN
Sep. 18, 7:30 p.m. – Preview Program, Rieth Recital Hall, Goshen College Music Center, Goshen, IN
Sep. 22, 10 a.m. – West Goshen Church of the Brethren, Goshen, IN
Oct. 5, 8:30 a.m. – Homecoming Alumni Breakfast, College Mennonite Church Fellowship Hall, Goshen, IN
Fall Break Tour (October 12-18):
Oct. 13, Morning Worship – First Mennonite Church, Champaign-Urbana, IL
Oct. 13, Evening – Beth Haven Retirement Home, Hannibal, MO
Oct. 14, 7:00 p.m. – Rainbow Mennonite Church, Kansas City, KS
Oct. 15, 7:00 PM –Shalom Mennonite Church, Newton, KS
Oct. 16, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Hesston College Hesston, KS
Oct. 16, 7:00 p.m. – Manhattan Mennonite Church, Manhattan, KS
Oct. 25, 9:20 a.m. – Bethany Christian High School, Goshen, IN
Oct 27, 10:30 a.m. –Sunnyside Mennonite Church, Dunlap, IN
Nov. 3, 10:15 a.m. – North Goshen Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN
Nov. 10, 9:30 a.m. – Middlebury Church of the Brethren, Middlebury, IN
Nov. 17, 9:30 a.m. – South Side Fellowship, Elkhart, IN
Nov. 24, 9:00 a.m. – First Mennonite Church, Middlebury, IN
2020
Jan. 10-12 – Junior High Winter Camp, Camp Friedenswald, Cassopolis, MI
Jan. 25, 4:00 p.m. – Celebrate Scholars Talent Showcase, Goshen College Umble Center, Goshen, IN
Jan 26, 9:30 a.m. – Hively Avenue Mennonite Church, Elkhart, IN
Feb. 2, 7:00 p.m. – Evergreen Place – Greencroft, Goshen, IN
Feb. 5, 6:00 p.m. – Pizza & Parables with area youth groups, Rieth Recital Hall Goshen College Music Center, Goshen, IN
Feb. 9, 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. – Waterford Mennonite Church, Goshen, IN
Mar. 8, 4:00 p.m. – Vesper Service @ Manor IV – Greencroft, Goshen, IN
Mar. 15, 10:20 a.m. – First Presbyterian Church, Goshen, IN
Mar. 22, 9:30 a.m. – Goshen College, worship for Admitted Student Weekend, Goshen, IN
Mar. 29, 9:30 a.m. – Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship, Goshen, IN
Apr. 20, 7:30 p.m. – Goshen College Home Program, Rieth Recital Hall Goshen College Music Center, Goshen, IN
Schedule a Performance/Worship Service
The Parables still have some availability for additional church services and events. For more information about Parables or to inquire about the 2019-20 season, contact Marcia Yost at myost@goshen.edu or call 574-535-7793.
Photos from the 2018-19 season…
