Portland All-Day Christian Harmony Singing

The Little Church
Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon
Sunday, May 5, 2013

All songs from The Christian Harmony, 2010 edition.

The first Portland All-Day Christian Harmony Singing was called to order by Cornelia Stanton leading 398t, St. Thomas.
The morning prayer was offered by Lyle Lindsey.

A brief business meeting was held to elect the officers. Chairperson—Cornelia Stanton; Treasurer—Nell Whitman; Secretary—Anna Stoerch.

Cassie Allen was introduced as the singing school teacher. Mrs. Allen shared stories of her family of five generations of Sacred Harp and Christian Harmony singers. She described the history of the Christian Harmony tunebook and some of its most influential composers, including William Walker, O. A. Parris and John Deason. As an example of these composers' styles and the variety of tunes found in this book, she led 235, 74, 172, 322, 82b, and 180.

RECESS

The class was called back to order by Chris Cotter leading 36t, Lovely Vine.
Leaders: 253, Is It Far? - Anna Stoerch
43, The Heavenly Throng - Heather Ikeler
365, The Indian's Petition - Kelly Kennedy
26b, Ninety-Third - Lyle Lindsey
54, My Trust - Steve Cackley
189, One by One - Mary Ellen Schrock
432b, Fish Pond - Tim Cook
91, There is a Fountain - Kate Fine
318, The Martial Trumpet - Jane Spencer
101, An Address for All - David Wright
276, Worlds Beyond the Sky - Tom McTighe
57, Salvation's Rock - Betsy Jeronen
100, Tennessee - Kevin Barrans
353, Bower of Prayer - Gosia Perycz (in memory of her grandmother)
493b, Day-Star - Ben Copenhaver.

RECESS

The class was called back to order by Katy Kanfer leading 72t, Jordan.
Leaders: 231, Indian's Farewell - Erik Schwab
143, Farther Along - Bob Schinske
346, Star in the East - Mary Gowins
361, Solemn Thought - Carolyn Deacy
372, I Won't Turn Back - Natalie Jablonski
166, What Can I Do? - Steve Helwig
64, Youthful Blessings - Jennie Brown
151, Sweet Prospect - Ana Tighe
168b, Sunrise - Mark Miller.
Lyle Lindsey offered the blessing for the noon meal.

LUNCH

The afternoon session was called to order by Heather Ikeler leading 16, The Finest Flower.
Leaders: 352, My Home on High - Thom Fahrbach
167t, Detroit - Linda Selph
63b, Pardoning Love - Tamara Harris
537, Crucifixion - Karen Willard
126, Ocean - Amber Smith
332, Babylonian Captivity - Cassie Allen
421b, Caddo - Tim Cook
184, Where We'll Never Grow Old - Mary Ellen Schrock
171, Sessions - Scott Kennedy
170, On My Way - Kelly Kennedy
155, Solemn Call - Kevin Barrans
424, Nightingale - Tom McTighe
230t, Eltham - Caleb Hardy
175, O How I Love Jesus - Anna Stoerch
149, A Good Time Coming - Cornelia Stanton
419t, Rockingham (First) - Steve Helwig
19, The Day of Days - Nell Whitman
548, Macedonia - Mark Miller
58b, Primrose - Clarissa Fetrow.

RECESS

The class was called back to order by Kelly Kennedy leading 246, The Good Physician.
Leaders: 111b, Judkins - Bradley Knoke and Amanda Jokerst
470, Duke Street - Bob Schinske
154, Happy Time - Erik Schwab
176, Heavenly Treasures - Ben Copenhaver
316, This Heavy Load - Gosia Perycz
223, Hallelujah! Praise The Lord - Katy Kanfer
144b, Walk with God - Natalie Jablonski
109, Not Made with Hands - Mary Gowins
197, The Living Vine - Jennie Brown
312, Penitence - Chris Cotter
142, The Solid Rock - Steve Cackley
292, Grief of Love - Betsy Jeronen
544, Life's Troubles - Thom Fahrbach
77, How Beautiful Heaven Must Be - Kate Fine
510b, Invitation - Heather Ikeler and Jane Spencer
306, Middlebury - Caleb Hardy
309, Singing School - Karen Willard
337, To Die No More - Ana Tighe.

A business meeting was opened to hear committee reports and offer gratitude for all the hard work that made this singing a great success. The arranging committee reported 80 attendees.

Cornelia Stanton led the class in the closing song 67b, Dundee.
Lyle Lindsey offered a closing prayer and the class was dismissed.

Chairperson - Cornelia Stanton; Secretary - Anna Stoerch.