The Church of Greenville
Simpsonville, Greenville County, South Carolina
Saturday, September 9, 2023
(All selections from The Sacred Harp, 1991 edition. Singers often led two songs at a time.)
The Greenville-Pioneer Day Sacred Harp Singing was called to order by chairperson Robert Kelley, leading 82t. Jonathan Wood offered the opening prayer. Leaders: 72t; Leon Carnell 107, 163b; Dave Farmer 65, 567; Frances Carnell 314, 352; Jonathan Wood 56t, 159; Jeremiah Ledbetter 30b, 31t; Mary Baumeister 81t, 84; Sharon Strong 52t, 344; Tom Ivey 53, 475; Emma Parrish 148, 288; Barbara Brooks 119, 229.
RECESS
Robert Kelley called the class back to order with 411. Leaders: Chris Carnell and Caleb Carnell 45t, 430; Andy Morse 385b, 183; Sarah Carnell 547, 178; John Plunkett 47t, 57; Chris Wilhelm 168, 480; Meriam Carnell 114, 117; Gloria Carnell 47b, 282. John Plunkett offered thanks before the noon meal.
LUNCH
The class was called back into session by Robert Kelley with 123b. Leaders: Leon Carnell 192, 56b; Dave Farmer 383; Frances Carnell 298, 150; Jonathan Wood 155, 50b; Jeremiah Ledbetter 318, 277; Mary Baumeister 420; Sharon Strong 524, 466; Tom Ivey 254; Emma Parrish 49b; Barbara Brooks 378b, 303; Eric Carnell 319, 379; Jacob Lindler 95, 551.
RECESS
Robert Kelley called the class back to order with 97. Leaders: Chris Carnell 326, 34t; Andy Morse 284, 410t; Sarah Carnell 236, 75; John Plunkett 130, 297; Chris Wilhelm 286; Alekz Cushman 186; Bethany Carnell and Eric Carnell 171; Meriam Carnell 198; Gloria Carnell 40.
Following announcements, Robert Kelley led 45b, as the closing song, and Leon Carnell closed the singing with prayer.
Chairman—Robert Kelley; Vice Chairman—Leon Carnell; Secretary—Dave Farmer.
Minutes: Dave Farmer
