2023

Brother Denny Virkler recently finished the final mix of the 2023 Men’s Sing CD, and we hope to have them ready for distribution in approximately three weeks. We’ll update the web site with more information at that time.

We also have a box of leftover song books from the Saturday recording. If you would like any additional copies—or know of anyone who would like one—please e-mail Chet Baumgartner through info@acmensing.org. Please let him know by Monday, Oct. 30. No payment necessary.

On behalf of the Bluffton and Bluffton North churches, I want to thank all who came to worship with us for the 2023 men’s sing. As I said that morning, I have precious memories of my father sitting in a recliner on Saturday evenings, listening to music through head phones, and pumping his fist to the joyful noise, and I like to think that our Heavenly Father rejoiced along as His children made a joyful noise. Again, thank you. To God be the glory, great things He has done.

And great things He will still do. Lord willing, the Morris and Morris North churches will host the 2025 men’s sing, scheduled tentatively for Saturday, Aug. 23. The hosts for that year will send more details later, and I’m looking forward to worshipping with you again in 2025.Chet Baumgartner, Bluffton Country.

We look forward to worshiping with you this Saturday. We also have a blessed day of fellowship prepared for the sisters who come. Like the men, they will gather at the Bluffton North church starting at 9:30 a.m., and they’ll leave at 10 a.m. for the day. They’ll eventually return to meet the men after they finish recording. Please e-mail Chet Baumgartner if you have more questions.

Also, we’ve re-posted the Saturday schedule for your convenience

Saturday, Aug. 19:

9:30 a.m. to 9:55 a.m. – Registration at the Bluffton North church. Please enter through the center front doors.

10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Welcome, announcements and warm-ups

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Practice and record

12:30 p.m. – Lunch

1:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Resume practice and recording

3:30 p.m. – Break (time could vary slightly based on recording progress)

5:30 p.m.  – Supper

6:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Resume practice and recording

9 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – Estimated finish time

Greetings. Preparations are nearly finished for the Aug. 19 men’s sing, and we’re looking forward to more than 100 brothers uniting in worship. Each person who comes will receive a complementary book with the sheet music for that day, but because we needed to order these books this week, we might be limited in how many more people can join us that Saturday. If you’re interested in singing, please contact Chet Baumgartner directly at info@acmensing.org.

If you think you might sing in the men’s sing but haven’t registered for the Aug. 19 men’s sing, we encourage you to do that by noon tomorrow. We will soon order booklets and would like to have the most up-to-date count possible.

Greetings!

Here are the zip files containing the MP3s of the hymns split out by parts. Please use these to aid in practicing your parts!

• 9:45 a.m. – 1^st Service 
• 10:50 a.m. to 11 a.m. – Break 
• 11 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. – Gather for congregational singing 
• 11:10 a.m. 11:50 a.m. – Men’s Sing service 
• 11:50 a.m. – Closing comments, prayer and congregational song (#216 in the Combined Hymnal, verses 1-3, followed by the chorus) 
• All are invited to lunch after the service 

Greetings, there are 3 locations for practice sessions for those who are able to make it:

• Bluffton North church sanctuary on Tuesday, August 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
• Morton Fellowship Hall also on the 15th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
• Finally for the Latty/Junction area, Brother Fred Manz’s house on Monday, August 7 at 7:00 pm

Also, there is a pdf available that has all the arrangements in it so you don’t have to download each song separately; the link for it is at the top of the list of songs in the menu to the right.

Saturday, Aug. 19:

9:30 a.m. to 9:55 a.m. – Registration at the Bluffton North church. Please enter through the center front doors.

10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Welcome, announcements and warm-ups

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Practice and record

12:30 p.m. – Lunch

1:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Resume practice and recording

3:30 p.m. – Break (time could vary slightly based on recording progress)

5:30 p.m.  – Supper

6:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Resume practice and recording

9 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – Estimated finish time

Sunday, Aug. 20:

All are invited to sing Sunday during a special song service at the Bluffton North church. More details will be announced soon.

Greetings in the name of our Lord ~ 

As we continue preparing for the 2023 men’s sing, we hope you’ll help us through prayer and practice. In particular, we’ve published a PDF of each song in the “Quick Links” sidebar to the right to help you learn the songs ahead of time. We encourage you to schedule a time with other brothers in your church—or in nearby churches—to assemble and sing through the songs. We pray these songs will bless and inspire you like they’ve blessed and inspired the men’s sing organizers. 

Once you’ve finished any practices, please delete or destroy any copies you’ve downloaded or printed. On the day of the recording, we will provide each singer with a choir book containing a copy of each song. Furthermore, these copies will include a few more final details not noted in these preliminary PDFs, such as dynamics, solos or duets, measures to repeat, and similar flourishes that emphasize the message. 

For any questions, contact Chet Baumgartner at info@acmensing.org.