20th Annual Furman University Singing

Daniel Recital Hall, Furman University
Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina
Saturday, May 13, 2017

The 20th annual singing at Furman University was held on the Saturday before the second Sunday in May.

The first morning session was from The Christian Harmony, 2010 edition
Frances Carnell welcomed the singers and led
519, Dalston.
John Plunkett gave the opening prayer.
Leaders:
518, Ariel - Frances Carnell
165, Babylon is Fallen - Dave Farmer
496b, Resurrection - Mary Baumeister
487, Chester - Rob Dillon
144b, Walk with God - Robert Kelley
174t, Prospect - Chris Wilhelm
397b, Bedan - Judy Mincey
284, Don't Grieve Your Mother - John Plunkett, in honor of Mother's Day
225t, Kenan - Michael Spencer
29, The Midnight Cry - Eli Snyder
507b, Sicily - Frances Carnell
475, Portugal - Dave Farmer
305, The Weary Soldier - Mary Baumeister

Business Meeting: The 2017 officers were reelected for 2018.
Frances Carnell—Chairman; Dave Farmer—Vice Chairman; Mary Baumeister—Secretary.

Break

The second morning session was from The Sacred Harp, 1991 edition.
Leaders:
87, Sweet Canaan - Frances Carnell
29b, Tribulation - Rob Dillon
141, Complainer - Robert Kelley
328, Praise God - Chris Wilhelm
50b, Humility - Judy Mincey, for Hugh McGraw
201, Pilgrim - John Plunkett
289, Greensborough - Michael Spencer
101b, Holy City - Eli Snyder
123b, Cross of Christ - Stephen Jones
224, Save, Lord, or We Perish - David Libbey
122, All Is Well - Leon Carnell
200, Edom - Frances Carnell
324, North Port - Dave Farmer
545, The Pilgrim's Way - Mary Baumeister
457, Wayfaring Stranger - Rob Dillon
213t, The Good Old Way - Robert Kelley
548, Wootten - Chris Wilhelm, with Stephen Jones
186, Sherburne - Judy Mincey
409, Promised Day - John Plunkett

Lunch.
Leon Carnell offered the Grace.

The first afternoon session was from The Christian Harmony, 2010 edition
Leaders:
87, The Promised Land - Dave Farmer
13, Traveler's Hope - Michael Spencer
155, Solemn Call - Eli Snyder
359, Wondrous Love - Leon Carnell
185, Corinth - Frances Carnell
105b, Hamburg - Dave Farmer
399b, Thatcher - Mary Baumeister
323, Holy Manna - Rob Dillon
312, Penitence - Robert Kelley
133, Juniata - Chris Wilhelm
50, Cranbrook - Judy Mincey
129, Coronation - John Plunkett
310t, Our Journey Home - Michael Spencer
231, Indian's Farewell - Eli Snyder
51, Lonsdale - Frances Carnell
546t, The Holy Spirit - Dave Farmer
208b, French Broad - Mary Baumeister
382, How Sweet the Sound - Rob Dillon

Break

The second afternoon session was from The Sacred Harp, 1991 edition.
Leaders:
370, Monroe - Frances Carnell
230, Converting Grace - Robert Kelley
564, Zion - Chris Wilhelm
473, Carmarthen - Judy Mincey
540, Nidrah - John Plunkett
308, Parting Friends (Second) - Michael Spencer
440, North Salem - Eli Snyder
52b, Charlestown - Stephen Jones
547, Granville - David Libbey
268, David's Lamentation - Leon Carnell
318, Present Joys - Frances Carnell
455, Soar Away - Dave Farmer
560, My Home - Mary Baumeister

Announcements

Frances Carnell led 312b, Restoration (First), as the closing song.
John Plunkett gave the closing prayer.

Minutes: Mary Baumeister