The 2nd Memorial Day Weekend Singings at St. John's

Old St. John's Historic Church
Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, North Carolina
Saturday, May 26, 2018 and Sunday, May 27, 2018

On Saturday all selections were from The Christian Harmony, 2010 edition.
Singers sometimes led two songs at a time.

Michael Walker opened the singing with
184, Where We'll Never Grow Old.
Prayer: Shannon Primm
Michael Walker welcomed singers, commenting that we had gathered from many places and that shape note singers were familiar with adapting to various situations. Because St. John's is under renovation, we were to lunch at local restaurants rather than sharing a meal at the church.
Michael then led a brief singing school for new singers.
143, Farther Along - Michael Walker
329, Redeeming Grace - Chris Wilhelm
89, Northfield - Diane Eskenasy
51, Lonsdale
249, Green Fields - Phil Perrin
303, The Unclouded Day
228, Pass Me Not - Martha Hubert
212, Christian Prospect - Mary Baumeister and Susan Lyda
164t, Convict - Eli Snyder

BREAK

Jane Cannon brought the group back with
82b, Gospel Waves
493b, Day-Star - Michael Spencer
163b, Burroughs
289, Happy Land - Leslie Booher
188, He Loves Me
93, Something New - Hayden Arp
110, Volunteers, for the Creel family
154, Happy Time - Shannon Primm
135, Raymond - Dave Farmer, IMO his father
136, Sherburne
419t, Rockingham (First) - Maddy Mullany
299, Green Meadows - Chris Berg
507t, Union
267, Louisiana - Jane Cannon
455b, Rockbridge
Shannon Primm returned thanks and the class adjourned for 1 1/2 hours.

LUNCH

Michael Walker reconvened the class leading
262, Collins
64, Youthful Blessings
1, Weary Rest - Chris Wilhelm
117, Angel Band - Phil Perrin
255, Watchman (Second) - Martha Hubert
511, Farewell - Mary Baumeister and Susan Lyda
168b, Sunrise - Bobbi Albert and Cathy Terrell
189, One by One
138, Rest in the Kingdom - Eli Snyder
166, What Can I Do? - Michael Spencer
43, The Heavenly Throng - Leslie Booher
6, Babel's Streams - Hayden Arp
316, This Heavy Load - Shannon Primm
464, Reformation - Dave Farmer
203, Cumberland - Maddy Mullany
55b, Idumea - Susan Schmidt
283, Willowby - Chris Berg
131, Will You Meet Me? - Patty Judson
54, My Trust - Jane Cannon
176, Heavenly Treasures - Hayden Arp
492b, Supplication - Shannon Primm
397b, Bedan - Michael Spencer
318, The Martial Trumpet - Michael Walker
179, Traveling On - Leslie Booher
359, Wondrous Love - Dave Farmer
449, Cosmer - Bobbi Albert

Michael Walker thanked the class for their participation and acknowledged those who had contributed in special ways to the singing. Following announcements of upcoming singings, Shannon Primm led in prayer.
Michael Walker encouraged us to return the following day to sing from The Sacred Harp, 1991 Ed. He led
23b, Evening Hymn, as the closing song.

Chairman: Michael Walker; Secretaries: Patty Judson and Chris Wilhelm.

On Sunday all selections were from The Sacred Harp, 1991 edition

On Sunday the class reassembled with Michael Walker leading 63, Coronation.
Shannon Primm offered prayer.
Leaders: 138b, Ogletree - Michael Walker
92, Burk - Ian Quinn
89, The Church's Desolation - Ian Quinn
65, Sweet Prospect - Jane Cannon
49, ?No such tune? - Jane Cannon
213t, The Good Old Way - Hayden Arp
75, I Would See Jesus - Hayden Arp
157, Essay - Shannon Primm
83t, Vale of Sorrow - Shannon Primm
39t, Detroit - Eli Snyder
61, Sweet Rivers - Eli Snyder
345b, I'm On My Journey Home - Maddy Mullany
319, Religion is a Fortune - Maddy Mullany
171, Exhortation (First) - Patty Judson
195, Worcester - Patty Judson
156, Jesus Rose - Leslie Booher
128, The Promised Land - Leslie Booher
500, Living Hope - Chris Wilhelm
455, Soar Away - Dave Farmer
81t, Beach Spring - Dave Farmer
289, Greensborough - Michael Spencer
370, Monroe - Michael Spencer
545, The Pilgrim's Way - Mary Baumeister, IMO Wanda Mount
540, Nidrah.

RECESS

Leaders: 418, Reese - Michael Walker
169, Dartmouth - Michael Walker
174, Petersburg - Ian Quinn
133, Hebrew Children - Jane Cannon
149, The Trumpet - Hayden Arp
454, The Better Land - Shannon Primm, for Ruth Steggles
436, Morning Sun - Eli Snyder
86, Poland - Maddy Mullany
102, Fulfillment - Patty Judson.
Leslie Booher returned thanks for the noon meal. We had lunch on our own because building repairs prevented joining together in a shared meal at the church.

LUNCH

Leaders: 144, Jubilee - Michael Walker
178, Africa - Leslie Booher
349, A Cross for Me - Jane Cannon
298, Providence - Chris Wilhelm
162, Plenary - Dave Farmer
521, Parting Friends (Third) - Michael Spencer
127, Green Fields - Phil Perrin
333, Family Circle - Mary Baumeister
456, Sacred Mount - Michael Walker
225b, Christmas Anthem - Ian Quinn
386, Christ Our Song - Hayden Arp
564, Zion - Shannon Primm
384, Panting for Heaven - Eli Snyder
344, Rainbow - Maddy Mullany
163b, China - Leslie Booher
315, Immensity - Jane Cannon
209, Evening Shade - Patty Judson
267, Parting Friends (First) - Dave Farmer
354b, Happy Land - Phil Perrin
308, Parting Friends (Second) - Michael Spencer
433, McKay - Mary Baumeister.

RECESS

Leaders: 354t, Lebanon - Michael Walker
475, A Thankful Heart - Michael Walker
41, Home in Heaven - Ian Quinn
548, Wootten - Chris Wilhelm
340, Odem (Second) - Hayden Arp
284, Garden Hymn - Shannon Primm
134, The Christian's Hope - Eli Snyder
36b, Ninety-Fifth - Maddy Mullany
473, Carmarthen - Leslie Booher
478, My Rising Sun - Jane Cannon
472, Akin - Patty Judson
365, Southwell - Dave Farmer
59, Holy Manna - Phil Perrin
420, Bishop - Michael Spencer
506, The Ark - Mary Baumeister.

In closing remarks Michael Walker thanked all for participating and commended those who had contributed in additional ways to the singing. The class had sung a total of 70 lessons. Following announcements Michael Walker led 62, Parting Hand, and Shannon Primm closed the singing with prayer.

Chairman—Michael Walker; Secretaries—Patty Judson and Chris Wilhelm.