Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The first annual Saints Rest All-Day Singing was held in Grinnell, Iowa, on Saturday before the first Sunday in November. The class was brought to order by Bryan Davis leading 49t. The opening prayer was offered by Stephen Conte.

The following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairman—Bryan Davis; Secretary—Annie Grieshop.

Leaders: Bruce Western 35; GeorgeAnn Evans 496; Annie Grieshop 36b; Ronda Lanser 45t; Lara Andersen 32t; Stephen Conte 267; Presley Barker 313b; Matt Wells 107; Callie Garnett 384; Emmalee Hunnicutt 274t; Richard Cleaver 268; Shannon Bunnell 59; Alex Nothern 186.

RECESS

Presley Barker brought the class together leading 276. Leaders: Gaile Gallatin 335; Perry Lenz 203; Jodi Jones 86; Bryan Davis 117; Brian Nolder 159; Matt Wells 318; Callie Garnett 315; Annie Grieshop 40; GeorgeAnn Evans 178; Hannah Roorda 344; Emmalee Hunnicutt 376; Alex Nothern 163b; Stephen Conte 410t; Brian Nolder 452; Lara Andersen 52t; Bruce Western 150; Richard Cleaver 148. The class offered silent prayer of thanks before dinner.

LUNCH

Annie Grieshop led 63 to begin the afternoon session. Leaders: Callie Garnett 547; Martha Pinder 195; Ronda Lanser 65; Emmalee Hunnicutt 348b; Phil Gould 457; Gaile Gallatin 146; Alex Nothern 430; Stephen Conte 341; Presley Barker 277; Martha Pinder 61; Annie Grieshop 155; Barry Hurto 186.

RECESS

Bryan Davis brought the class back together leading 106. Leaders: Bonnie Davis 283; Hannah Peterson 275t; Perry Lenz 312t; Stephen Conte 32b; GeorgeAnn Evans 479; Emily Hall 535; Callie Garnett 417.

Annie Grieshop led 347 as the closing song, and the singing was dismissed with prayer offered by Stephen Conte.

Chairman—Bryan Davis; Secretary—Annie Grieshop