The 1st Pioneer Day Sacred Harp Singing (Owings)

Owings Music Hall
Owings, Laurens County, South Carolina
Saturday, September 9, 2006

(All selections from The Sacred Harp, 1991 edition. Singers often led two songs at a time.)

The first Pioneer Day singing was called to order by Jesse Roberts leading 34b, St. Thomas.
He then offered the opening prayer and led 66, Jordan (First).

A ten minute break was held for the Pioneer Day opening parade.

Leaders: 99, Gospel Trumpet - Dan Huger
86, Poland - Dan Huger
51, My Home - Leon Carnell
163b, China - Leon Carnell
344, Rainbow - Victoria Eastland
454, The Better Land - Victoria Eastland
176t, Ragan - John Hollingsworth
282, I'm Going Home - Jonathon Smith
384, Panting for Heaven - Jonathon Smith
324, North Port - Lucy Sandidge
70b, Save, Mighty Lord - Lucy Sandidge
59, Holy Manna - Michael Spencer
68b, Ortonville - Michael Spencer
73t, Cusseta - Robert Kelley.
47b, Idumea - Robert Kelley.

RECESS

Jesse Roberts brought the class back to order with 36b, Ninety-Fifth.

The class was organized with the following officers elected or appointed: Chairman—Frances Carnell; Vice Chairman—Leon Carnell; Chaplain—Jesse Roberts; Secretary—Victoria Eastland.

Leaders: 178, Africa - Dave Farmer
288, White - Dave Farmer
35, Saints Bound for Heaven - Holly Corbett
361, Loving Jesus - Holly Corbett
354b, Happy Land - Micah Roberts
540, Nidrah - Chris Wilhelm
569t, Emmaus - Chris Wilhelm
64, Nashville - Frances Carnell
569b, Sacred Throne - Frances Carnell
539, Supplication - Mary Baumeister
211, Whitestown - Mary Baumeister
218, Mount Pleasant - Jane Spencer
564, Zion - Jane Spencer
155, Northfield - Beth Branscome.
217, Ballstown - Beth Branscome.

LUNCH

Leon Carnell called the class to order with 31t, Ninety-Third Psalm.
Leaders: 503, Lloyd - Deborah Jones
480, Redemption - Deborah Jones
273, Milford - Chris Carnell
68t, Salem - Chris Carnell
475, A Thankful Heart - Jesse Roberts
498, The Resurrection Day - Jesse Roberts
209, Evening Shade - Dan Huger
405, The Marcellas - Victoria Eastland
504, Wood Street - Victoria Eastland
291, Majesty - John Hollingsworth
542, I'll Seek His Blessings - Jonathon Smith
429, Christian's Delight - Lucy Sandidge
547, Granville - Michael Spencer
426t, Kelley - Robert Kelley
45t, New Britain - Micah Roberts
228, Marlborough - Chris Wilhelm
183, Greenwich - Frances Carnell.

RECESS

Dan Huger brought the class to order with 269, Bear Creek.
Leaders: 499, At Rest - Mary Baumeister
40, Lenox - Holly Corbett
56b, Villulia - Jane Spencer
299, New Jerusalem - Beth Branscome
200, Edom - Frances Carnell
48b, Kedron - Deborah Jones
300, Calvary - Chris Carnell
38b, Windham - Dan Huger
159, Wondrous Love - Erin Mills
162, Plenary - Jonathon Smith
333, Family Circle - Lucy Sandidge
567, The Great Day - Lucy Sandidge
65, Sweet Prospect - Jane Spencer
332, Sons of Sorrow - Leon Carnell.

Frances Carnell led 62, Parting Hand, as the closing song.
Jesse Roberts offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Frances Carnell; Vice Chairman—Leon Carnell; Secretary—Victoria Eastland.