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South Carolina Singing
in Memory of William Walker

Second Presbyterian Church, Spartanburg, South Carolina

Saturday, March 16, 2024

The 28th session of the South Carolina Singing in memory of William Walker was held at the Second Presbyterian Church, Spartanburg, South Carolina, on Saturday before the third Sunday in March. Frances Carnell welcomed the singers and led 58b (CH). Leon Carnell gave the opening prayer.

The first session of singing was from the Christian Harmony (2010). Leaders: Frances Carnell 58t (CH); Dave Farmer 432b (CH); Jeremiah Ledbetter 256t (CH); Jonathan Wood 386 (CH); Mary Baumeister 114 (CH); Bill Burns 339 (CH); Tom Ivey 546b (CH) (in memory of his mother); Emma Parrish 158 (CH); Jane Cannon 267 (CH); Dan Huger 419t (CH); James Solheim “Tree Owl” from a handout; David Smead 316 (CH); Lisa Bennett 54 (CH); Judy Mincey 547 (CH); Andy Morse 548 (CH); Mike Spencer 163b (CH).

In a business meeting, it was agreed to keep the same officers as follows: Chairman—Frances Carnell; Vice Chairman—Dave Farmer; Treasurer—Bobbi Albert; Secretary—Mary Baumeister. Today’s funds will go to the Minutes Committee, to Second Presbyterian Church for hosting, and to the Spartanburg County History Museum which has an exhibit on William Walker.

RECESS

The second session of singing included tunes from The Sacred Harp (1991). Leaders: Frances Carnell 278b; Dave Farmer 128; Nancy Hogan 53; Bill Hogan and Lianne Smith 36b; Jeremiah Ledbetter 129; Mary Baumeister 333; Bill Burns 40; Tom Ivey 195; Emma Parrish 31t; Rob Dillon 52b; Jane Cannon 213t; Barbara Brooks 141; Chris Wilhelm 163t; Leanne Carter 82b; James Solheim “Jenny’s Birthday Song” from a handout; David Smead 45b; Lisa Bennett 528; Judy Mincey 474.

LUNCH

The first afternoon session of singing included songs from the Christian Harmony (2010). Leaders: Frances Carnell 22t (CH); Dave Farmer and Jon Henderson 541 (CH); Nancy Hogan 166 (CH); Bill Hogan 258 (CH); Jeremiah Ledbetter 205 (CH); Jonathan Wood 236t (CH); Mary Baumeister 429 (CH); Tom Ivey 372 (CH); Emma Parrish 160 (CH); Jane Cannon 57 (CH); Dan Huger 36t (CH); James Solheim 155 (CH); David Smead 64 (CH); Lisa Bennett 132 (CH); Judy Mincey 133 (CH); Andy Morse 492b (CH).

The second afternoon session included songs from The Sacred Harp (1991). Leaders: Frances Carnell 314; Andy Morse 280; Mike Spencer 278t; Dave Farmer 236; Nancy Hogan 274t; Bill Hogan 532; Jeremiah Ledbetter 493; Mary Baumeister 124; Tom Ivey 472; Emma Parrish 348t; Rob Dillon 183; Jane Cannon 564; Barbara Brooks 83t; Chris Wilhelm 460; Leanne Carter 345b; James Solheim “Tachyon” from a handout; David Smead 161; Lisa Bennett 103. Announcements were made.

Frances Carnell led 267 as the closing song. Leon Carnell offered the closing prayer.

Chairperson—Frances Carnell; Vice Chairman—Dave Farmer; Secretary—Mary Baumeister