Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The Memorial Day Singing took place on a bright and windy day. John Huffman called the class to order by leading 48t. Tommy Schultz welcomed attendees, and Jim Herr offered the opening prayer.

Leaders: Katie Huffman 47t, 528; Erin Fulton 74t, 88b; Lisa Bennett 45 (MH), 51 (MH); David Smead 341, 460; Prisca Rice 19 (MH), 135 (MH); Jim Herr and Clara Herr 564, 546; John Huffman 569b, 569t; Donnie Simmet 123b, 312t; Tommy Schultz 497, 177 (MH); Adrian Eldridge 153 (MH), 145 (MH); Abigail Schultz 29t, 37b.

RECESS

Chris Nicholson brought the class back together leading 313t and 34b. Leaders: Daniel Bearden 80 (MH), 154 (MH); Steven Schmidgall 40 (MH), 127 (MH); Erin Fulton 98, 71; Prisca Rice 2 (MH), 8 (MH). Jim Herr asked a blessing on the noon meal, and the class sang the Table Hymn.

LUNCH

Lisa Bennett brought the class back together leading 448b and 113 (MH). Leaders: David Smead 159 (MH), 78 (MH); Jim Herr 13 (MH), 62 (MH); John Huffman 276, 155; Donnie Simmet 284, 288; Tommy Schultz 441, 89; Adrian Eldridge 422, 426b; Jirus Schultz 354b, 325; Theo Schultz 31t; Abigail Schultz 162, 294; Donna Schultz 178, 180 (MH); Chris Nicholson 401, 400; Daniel Bearden 76 (MH), 79 (MH); Steven Schmidgall 473, 333; Dan Dohman 556, 515.

RECESS

Lisa Bennett and David Smead brought the class back together leading 475 (for Erik Schwab). Leaders: Erin Fulton and Adrian Eldridge 277; Clara Herr 87, 535; Katie Huffman 354t, 99; Prisca Rice 138 (MH), 300; Jim Herr 35, 34t; John Huffman 365; Donnie Simmett 77t, 421; Adrian Eldridge 101t, 550; Abigail Schultz 268, 269; Donna Schultz 47b.

After announcements, Tommy Schultz led 347 as the closing song. Gary Huffman offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Tommy Schultz; Arranging Committee and Secretary—Prisca Rice