The 1st Memorial Day Weekend Singings at St. John's

Old St. John's Historic Church
Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, North Carolina
Saturday, May 27, 2017 and Sunday, May 28, 2017

On Saturday all selections were from The Christian Harmony, 2010 edition.

To begin the day Ian Quinn led a singing school on beating time and singing with accent to maintain tempo and achieve communion of spirit and body among singers.
105t, Tender Care - Jane Cannon
Prayer - John Hollingsworth

In a brief business meeting the class elected Michael Walker chairman and Chris Wilhelm secretary.

35b, Boylston - John Hollingsworth
385, Sweet Heaven - Eli Snyder
408t, Shirland - Chris Wilhelm
412t, Howard - Michael Spencer
184, Where We'll Never Grow Old - Mark Miller
332, Babylonian Captivity - Jonathon Smith
455b, Rockbridge - Shannon Primm
110, Volunteers - Nigel Bowley
117, Angel Band - Diane Eskenasy, IMO Glenda Umerski
67b, Dundee - Jonathan Gaylord
244t, Mutual Love - Nathan Rees
278, God Holds the Future - Mary Baumeister
230b, Amboy - Bill Hollingsworth
164t, Convict - Leslie Booher
88, Pisgah - Phil Perrin
372, I Won't Turn Back - Jackson Fleder
397b, Bedan - Judy Mincey
109, Not Made with Hands - Lamar Matthew
419t, Rockingham (First) - Jonathan Wood
186, Lord Remember Me - Harry Scott
178, That Beautiful Land - Justin Bowen
John Hollingsworth returned thanks for the midday meal.

Lunch

281b, Palmetto - Michael Walker
106, Sweet Rivers - Kyle Johnston
168b, Sunrise - Tom George
131, Will You Meet Me? - Ian Quinn
342, Blest Morn - John Hollingsworth
149, A Good Time Coming - Patty Judson and Chris Wilhelm
310t, Our Journey Home - Michael Spencer
544, Life's Troubles - Jonathon Smith
354, Summer - Shannon Primm
122, The Dying Boy - Nigel Bowley
89, Northfield - Diane Eskenasy
1, Weary Rest - Nathan Rees
543, Chase High Road - Mary Baumeister
540, Funeral Anthem - Bill Hollingsworth
215, In That Morning - Leslie Booher, IMO Glenda Umerski
249, Green Fields - Phil Perrin
549b, The Drone - Jackson Fleder
51, Lonsdale - Judy Mincey
130b, Passing Away - Lamar Matthew
546b, Oak Grove - Jonathan Wood
148, Leander - Harry Scott
172, The Grand Highway - Justin Bowen
318, The Martial Trumpet - Michael Walker

Break

43, The Heavenly Throng - Jane Cannon
61t, North Carolina - Kyle Johnston
546t, The Holy Spirit - Tom George
63t, Condescension - Ian Quinn
138, Rest in the Kingdom - Patty Judson and Chris Wilhelm
329, Redeeming Grace - Jane Cannon
307, True Happiness - Eli Snyder and Chris Wilhelm
143, Farther Along - Phil Perrin
171, Sessions - Jackson Fleder
402t, Olive Leaf - Leslie Booher and Michael Spencer
133, Juniata - Judy Mincey and Ian Quinn
128t, Hester - Kyle Johnston
26b, Ninety-Third - Lamar Matthew and Harry Scott
54, My Trust - Justin Bowen and Tom George
432b, Fish Pond - Mary Baumeister and Diane Eskenasy
113, The Converted Thief - Nigel Bowley and Jonathan Wood
209, The Lord's Supper - Nathan Rees and Jonathon Smith
465t, Breaker - Jane Cannon and Michael Walker
203, Cumberland - Michael Walker
Closing prayer - Shannon Primm

Michael Walker—Chairman; Chris Wilhelm—Secretary.

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

For the first session on Sunday, Nathan Rees led a singing school on observing rests, communicating with the class when leading and how to beat time Sacred Harp style.

Recess

Michael Walker opened the singing with 35, Saints Bound for Heaven.
Leaders: 34t, The Gospel Pool - Jane Cannon
34b, St. Thomas - Dave Farmer
181, Exit - Diane Eskenasy
480, Redemption - Patty Judson
82t, Bound For Canaan - Jonathan Wood
95, Vernon - Dorothy Lane
274b, Roll Jordan - Leslie Booher
311, Silver Street - Judy Mincey
155, Northfield - Bill Lowry
460, Sardis - Jackson Fleder
388, The Happy Sailor - Lamar Matthew
206, Christian's Hope - Justin Bowen
92, Burk - Ian Quinn
54, The Blessed Lamb - Nigel Bowley
449, Fatherland - Mary Baumeister
225t, Reynolds - Shannon Primm (for Hugh McGraw)
171, Exhortation (First) - Harry Scott
352, Swanton - Nathan Rees
57, Christian Soldier - Tom George
36b, Ninety-Fifth - Gretchen Caverly
299, New Jerusalem - Erica Martinez
165, Family Bible - Jonathon Smith
489, The Savior's Call - Chris Wilhelm
289, Greensborough - Michael Spencer
426b, Jasper - Michael Walker
168, Cowper - Dave Farmer
222, Ocean - Diane Eskenasy
187, Protection - Patty Judson
268, David's Lamentation - Jonathan Wood.

Shannon Primm offered prayer for the noon meal.

Lunch

Leaders: 462, Faith and Hope - Michael Walker
32b, Distress - Leslie Booher
350, Nativity - Judy Mincey
84, Amsterdam - Bill Lowry
392, Manchester - Jackson Fleder
154, Rest For the Weary - Lamar Matthew
570, Farewell to All - Justin Bowen
500, Living Hope - Ian Quinn
466, Haynes Creek - Nigel Bowley
567, The Great Day - Mary Baumeister
478, My Rising Sun - Jane Cannon
448t, Consecration - Harry Scott
354b, Happy Land - Phil Perrin
353, McGraw - Nathan Rees
527, My Life and Breath - Shannon Primm
336, Eternal Home - Tom George
349, A Cross for Me - Erica Martinez
31t, Ninety-Third Psalm - Gretchen Caverly
569b, Sacred Throne - Tom Dillon
74t, The Enquirer - Jonathon Smith
382, Coston - Michael Spencer
455, Soar Away - Dorothy Lane
308, Parting Friends (Second) - Chris Wilhelm
298, Providence - Michael Walker.

Recess

Leaders: 134, The Christian's Hope - Michael Walker
479, Chester - Bill Lowry
47b, Idumea - Jackson Fleder and Carl Carroll and Maria McDonald
522, Ye Heedless Ones - Tom George and Justin Bowen
113, The Prodigal Son - Lamar Matthew
228, Marlborough - Ian Quinn
524, The Twenty-Third Psalm - Nigel Bowley and Harry Scott
532, Peace and Joy - Erica Martinez
351, Pittsford - Jonathon Smith and Nathan Rees
446, Infinite Day - Tom Dillon
59, Holy Manna - Phil Perrin
454, The Better Land - Dave Farmer
528, Showers of Blessings - Michael Walker
178, Africa - Leslie Booher and Jane Cannon.

Following announcements Michael Walker thanked all who helped the weekend go smoothly, then led 62, Parting Hand, as the last lesson.
Shannon Primm closed the singing with prayer. Throughout the day many singers were aware of Hugh McGraw's grave physical decline and chose lessons to commemorate his life-long contribution to Sacred Harp.

Chairman—Michael Walker; Secretary—Chris Wilhelm.