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Church Music Heritage and Fall Festival

1859 USA Presbyterian Church, Petersburg, Tennessee

Saturday, October 4, 2008

The 5th annual singing at USA Presbyterian Church in Petersburg, Tennessee, was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by John Edmondson. Tim Reynolds offered the opening prayer. John Edmondson led 49t.

The following officers were appointed to serve: Chairman—John Edmondson; Secretary—Sandie Scott.

Leaders: John Edmondson 45t; Tim Reynolds 84, 39t; Roy Turrentine 47t, 99t; Sandie Scott 46, 74b; Clayton Ezell 278t, 300; Lewis Frost 178, 73b; Laurens Blankers 155, 479; Lomax Ballinger 168, 535; Gordon Wilkinson 75, 112.

RECESS

Ron Harper brought the class back to order leading 37b and 101t. Leaders: Marilyn Burchett 551, 36b; Rick Hoffman 145t, 192; John Edmondson 59, 81t; Tim Reynolds 107, 312b; Clayton Ezell 34b, 480; Sandie Scott 176t, 146; Roy Turrentine 147t, 35.

Announcements were made. Roy Harper offered the prayer before the noon meal held at Petersburg United Methodist Church.

LUNCH

John Edmondson called the class back to order leading 128 and 159. Leaders: Marilyn Burchett 335, 176b; Rick Hoffman 72b, 42; Lewis Frost 515, 86; Laurens Blankers 193, 151; Ron Harper 43, 106; Laurens Blankers 240; Ron Harper 214; Lewis Frost 457; Clayton Ezell 358.

Following announcements, John Edmondson led 161 as the closing song. Clayton Ezell offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—John Edmondson; Secretary—Sandie Scott