Author: Rachel Horst

Thursday was a much anticipated day for the ensemble since we knew we would have the day off (no traveling or program in the evening). Most of us felt like we needed the extra rest! It was a relief to go to bed Wednesday night and know that we could sleep as long as needed.… Continue reading 2021 | Tour Day 5

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel with an ensemble but not be part of the singing group? Let me give you a glimpse into a day in the life of a Tehillah member’s spouse. Day four of the tour started by waking to feed my baby, collect our loose belongings… Continue reading 2021 | Tour Day 4

With just three hours of driving, Day 3 was the shortest leg of our tour. After saying goodbye to our hosts in Kalona, we made a leisurely stop in Iowa City at the Encounter Cafe, a local Anabaptist eatery, with a focus on outreach to students at the University of Iowa.  Everyone enjoyed the delicious… Continue reading 2021 | Tour Day 3

Highlights from my (Maria’s) day: Taking a walk down a quiet country road in Peru, Indiana, before we left to meet the bus! Sharing the night at our lovely host’s place with Mariah Byler. We laughed and figured out solutions to a few of our life’s problems. Driving six hours during the day – I… Continue reading 2021 | Tour Day 2

Sunday morning found us bustling around EBI (Elnora Bible Institute), doing our utmost to get the bus loaded in a timely fashion. We then headed to Truth and Grace Mennonite Church where we joined them in worship. Immediately after the service, we enjoyed the subs that the Keith Bucher family provided for us. The 3+… Continue reading 2021 | Tour Day 1

At 8:45 folks began trickling into the, now familiar, ADC (Anabaptist Discipleship Center) building for the second day of rehearsal. Some folks were wide awake, filled with ample coffee and excitedly giving hugs and greetings, and others stumbled in a little drowsy around the edges. 🙂The morning began with a time of prayer. Prayer for… Continue reading 2021 | Day 2 Rehearsal

Hello folks! Welcome to our blog where we will be sharing updates from our 2021 season. The morning of August 6th, all of the Tehillah Ensemble gathers in Elnora, Indiana, to begin rehearsing for our upcoming tour. Everyone is excited to be back together and sing with real people instead of a digital music file.… Continue reading Tehillah 2021 | Day 1 Rehearsal