The 3rd Memorial Day Weekend Singings at St. John's

Old St. John's Historic Church
Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, North Carolina

Saturday, May 25, 2019 and Sunday, May 26, 2019

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

Michael Walker welcomed the class and led:
26t, Golden Hill
Shannon Primm asked God's blessing on the day.
Michael then conducted a brief singing school, concluding with
61b, Gaines.
Leaders:
465t, Breaker - Jane Cannon
329, Redeeming Grace
235, Faithful Soldier - Chris Wilhelm, for Dorothy Lane
9, Cords of Love
417b, Zanesville - Ian Quinn
416t, Fragrance
67b, Dundee - David Wilson
51, Lonsdale
427, Naomi - Chris Berg
507t, Union
145b, Fiducia - Lydia Lewallen
93, Something New
154, Happy Time - Shannon Primm
145t, Milledgeville
402t, Olive Leaf - Michael Spencer
310t, Our Journey Home
544, Life's Troubles - Leslie Booher
43, The Heavenly Throng
89, Northfield - Diane Eskenasy
327, The Christian's Hope
245, Bozrah - Andy Morse
64, Youthful Blessings
150, Salvation - Mary Baumeister
63t, Condescension - Maddy Mullany
492b, Supplication
334, Jordan's Stormy Wave - Clarke Williams

Break

Jane Cannon brought the class back with
322, Among that Band
Leaders:
280, Zion - Chris Wilhelm, for Judy Mincey
111b, Judkins - David Wilson
86t, Ortonville - Chris Berg
210b, Contented Soldier - Michael Walker
316, This Heavy Load - Lydia Lewallen
208b, French Broad - Shannon Primm
404b, Arion - Michael Spencer
546b, Oak Grove - Leslie Booher
126, Ocean - Diane Eskenasy
332, Babylonian Captivity - Andy Morse
397b, Bedan - Mary Baumeister, for Judy Mincey
195, Garden - Maddy Mullany
144b, Walk with God - Clarke Williams

Lunch

Lydia Lewallen reconvened the class, leading
163t, Hollis.
Leaders:
26b, Ninety-Third - Michael Walker
11, Minister's Farewell
6, Babel's Streams - Jane Cannon
365, The Indian's Petition
333, Night is Coming - Chris Wilhelm, IHO Tim Aldrich
432b, Fish Pond
326, Royal Proclamation - Ian Quinn
288, Morris
393b, China - David Wilson
109, Not Made with Hands
282, Friendship - Chris Berg
58b, Primrose
16, The Finest Flower - Shannon Primm
90, Brightest Days
401b, Euphrates - Michael Spencer
495, The Sailor's Home
543, Chase High Road - Leslie Booher
545, Mount Vernon
49, Forever with the Lord - Andy Morse
4, Copeland
233, Believer and His Soul - Mary Baumeister
236t, Pacolet - Maddy Mullany
8, Creation (First)
114, That Glorious Day - Clarke Williams
346, Star in the East - Dave Farmer

Break

To reassemble the class sang
212, Christian Prospect, led by Maddy Mullany.
Leaders:
267, Louisiana - Michael Walker
455b, Rockbridge - Jane Cannon
149, A Good Time Coming - Chris Wilhelm
168b, Sunrise - Ian Quinn
206, Prayer Meeting - David Wilson
477, Park Street - Chris Berg
260t, Bavaria - Dave Farmer
165, Babylon is Fallen
Following announcements, Michael Walker led
203, Cumberland, as the final lesson.
Shannon Primm closed the day with prayer. Seventy-nine songs were led by 16 leaders.

Minutes: Chris Wilhelm

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

We reassembled to sing Sacred Harp. Michael Walker welcomed everyone and led 57. Leslie Booher offered prayer.
Leaders: Michael Walker 340 (for Dorothy Lane); Jane Cannon 171; Chris Wilhelm 131b, 228; Ian Quinn 101b, 283; David Wilson 276, 178; Shannon Primm 72t; Michael Spencer 420, 289; Dave Farmer 288, 65; Michael Walker 41, 369; Cody Brown 333; Leslie Booher 319, 336; Jonathan Wood 36t, 49t; Clarke Williams 440, 323t, with Bridget Williams; Mary Baumeister 511; Maddy Mullany 299, 124; Julius Pasay 337, 129.

RECESS

Michael Walker reconvened the class leading 63. Chris Wilhelm 133; Jane Cannon 349; Ian Quinn 488; David Wilson 40; Shannon Primm 123b; Michael Spencer 393; Dave Farmer 142; Michael Walker 182; Cody Brown 282; Leslie Booher 38b; Jonathan Wood 36b; Clarke Williams 482; Mary Baumeister 565; Julius Pasay 300. The class dispersed for lunch because space was unavailable at the church.

LUNCH

The class reassembled with Michael Walker leading 139. Chris Wilhelm 338; Jane Cannon 315; Shannon Primm 500; David Wilson 143; Clarke Williams 483; Phil Perrin 127; Ian Quinn 498; Leslie Booher 499; Maddy Mullany 474; Julius Pasay 187; Jonathan Wood 487; Mary Baumeister 389; Cody Brown 168; Michael Spencer 166; Michael Walker 436; Maddy Mullany 147t; David Wilson 31t; Clarke Williams 460; Leslie Booher 390; Julius Pasay 536; Phil Perrin 354b; Michael Spencer 370; Jonathan Wood 112; Jane Cannon 328; Shannon Primm 201; Cody Brown 268; Mary Baumeister 227; Ian Quinn 506; Michael Walker 528; Dave Farmer 365.

RECESS

Jonathan Wood brought the class back with 67. Phil Perrin 58; Michael Spencer 521; Dave Farmer 209; Mary Baumeister 444; Cody Brown 176b; Leslie Booher 235; Julius Pasay 495; Ian Quinn 92; Jane Cannon 501. Following announcements Michael Walker led 62 as the final lesson and Jonathan Wood led in prayer. Eighty-five lessons were led by 17 leaders. We were especially pleased that Dorothy Lane was able to sing and visit with us throughout the day.

Chairman—Michael Walker; Vice-Chairman—Jane Cannon; Secretaries—Chris Wilhelm.


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