2005 Synod Assembly

New England Musical Group 'A Bunch of Guys' Leads Morning Prayer

(added 9:30 a.m., Saturday, May 7, 2005)

David Piper of "A Bunch of Guys" leads morning prayer Saturday. -Photo by Pastor Todd Hawkins

"A Bunch of Guys," musical guests at the Assembly, started off the second day by leading morning prayer. Using an easy-going style of call and response singing, "A Bunch of Guys" not only loosened up the voting members, but also prepared them for the day's work.

"A Bunch of Guys," consisting of David Piper, John Christianson, and Knute Ogren, (together with many friends) hail from New Hampshire. They met at Camp Calumet Lutheran in Freedom, New Hampshire and have been playing together for more than 10 years.

Clearly they are accomplished musicians, demonstrated by one of the most striking aspects of morning prayer, a closing round sung à cappella. Members were coached in parts and ended the service. Also memorable were the sung-response prayers for the assembly and the world.

"A Bunch of Guys" is unique because all proceeds received from the sale of their CDs goes to ELCA World Hunger. To date, they have raised over $136,000.

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