The Sinless Summerland All-Day Christian Harmony Singing

Belleville Congregational Church
Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts
Saturday, August 19, 2017

The 2nd annual Sinless Summerland All-Day Christian Harmony Singing was held at Belleville Congregational Church in Newburyport, Massachusetts. All song selections were from The Christian Harmony, 2010 edition, except where indicated. The class was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Christopher Noren leading 206, Prayer Meeting.
The opening prayer was offered by Alvaro Witt Duarte.

The following officers and committee members were elected or appointed to serve: Chairman/Treasurer—Christopher Noren; Vice Chairman/Secretary—Pat Callahan; Chaplains—Alvaro Witt Duarte and Liz Cantrell; Arranging—Elizabeth Stoddard; Keying—Robert Stoddard, MB Gowins, Tristan Gordon, and Christina Wallin; Food Committee—Jan Juntunen and Barton Slatko; Welcoming—Alana Ali-Reynolds.

Christopher Noren taught a singing school, teaching the class the seven shapes used in the Christian Harmony with mnemonic lyrics set to “Do Re Mi” from The Sound of Music.

Leaders:
77, How Beautiful Heaven Must Be - Pat Callahan
1, Weary Rest - Elizabeth Stoddard
461, Lynn - Ron Trial
262, Collins - Zoë Madonna
128t, Hester - Bill Holt
436b, It Is I - Alana Ali-Reynolds
419t, Rockingham (First) - Alvaro Witt Duarte
274, Mother Tell Me of the Angels - Karen Noren
356, Morning Song - Kerry Cullinan
510b, Invitation - Tara Mulder
142, The Solid Rock - Vale Cofer-Shabica
171, Sessions - Stina Soderling
114, That Glorious Day - Patrick Friesen
455b, Rockbridge - Molly Merrett.
Christopher Noren led 293, Lenox (with birthday lyrics!), for Robert Stoddard and Philippa Stoddard.

RECESS

Zoë Madonna called the class back to order by leading 29, The Midnight Cry.
Leaders:
86b, Hicks' Farewell - John Hughes
276, Worlds Beyond the Sky - Jennie Brown
145b, Fiducia - Ivy Hauser
8, Creation (First) - Michael Nord
117, Angel Band - Liz Patton
310t, Our Journey Home - Porter James
109, Not Made with Hands - Barton Slatko and Christopher Noren
437, The Dying Penitent - Anne Kazlauskas
43, The Heavenly Throng - Robert Stoddard
258, Thorny Desert - Liz Cantrell
15, My Consolation - Tristan Gordon
59b, Dove of Peace - Joan Frankel
198, News From The Skies - Philippa Stoddard
332, Babylonian Captivity - Erik-Dardan Ymeraga
281b, Palmetto - Christopher Kain.

Christopher Noren and Alvaro Witt Duarte led 417b, Zanesville, in recognition of Alvaro's contributions to singings in New England as he prepares to depart for seminary school in St. Louis. Alvaro Witt Duarte offered prayer before the noon meal.

LUNCH

Christopher Noren and Kerry Cullinan led 85, Mercy Seat, to call the class back together.
Leaders:
172, The Grand Highway - Christina Wallin
74, God's Helping Hand - MB Gowins
235, Faithful Soldier - Vale Cofer-Shabica
184, Where We'll Never Grow Old - Linda Shea
131, Will You Meet Me? - Philippa Stoddard
362, Shining Light - Michael Nord
246, The Good Physician - Tara Mulder
189, One by One - Ivy Hauser
170, On My Way - Bill Holt
54, My Trust - Jennie Brown
311, Elysian - Porter James
548, Macedonia - Molly Merrett
51, Lonsdale - Anne Kazlauskas
64, Youthful Blessings - Stina Soderling
339, Samanthra - Erik-Dardan Ymeraga
111t, Fleeting Days - Liz Cantrell
438, The Mouldering Vine (Second) - Patrick Friesen
168b, Sunrise - Robert Stoddard
180, The Sinless Summerland - Zoë Madonna
33, Angel Choir - Ron Trial.

RECESS

Ivy Hauser called the class back to order by leading 87, The Promised Land.
Leaders:
49, Forever with the Lord - Karen Noren
121t, Prosperity - Kerry Cullinan
130b, Passing Away - Liz Patton
208b, French Broad - Joan Frankel
68t (NHC), Paradise - Pat Callahan
372, I Won't Turn Back - Tristan Gordon
546t, The Holy Spirit - Molly Merrett
55t, Carolina - Christina Wallin
338b, Davis - Porter James
16, The Finest Flower - Liz Cantrell
326, Royal Proclamation - Michael Nord
336t, Sweet Harmony - Stina Soderling
13, Traveler's Hope - MB Gowins.

Announcements were made. Pat Callahan reported 42 total registrants representing four states (MA, ME, RI, VT), with 33 leaders and 70 songs.

Christopher Noren, Pat Callahan, and Elizabeth Stoddard led 162, Redeemed Singers, as the closing song.
Liz Cantrell dismissed the class with prayer.

Chairman—Chris Noren; Vice Chairman/Secretary—Pat Callahan.