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Immanuel Baptist Church

Nashville, Tennessee

Saturday, November 8, 2008

The 23rd annual Sacred Harp singing at Immanuel Baptist Church was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by Tim Reynolds leading 34b. Ron Harper offered the morning prayer. Tim Reynolds led 135.

The following officers were elected or appointed: Chairman—Tim Reynolds; Secretary—Sandie Scott; Arranging Committee—David Carlton.

Leaders: Clayton Ezell 390, 512; Sandie Scott 146, 124; Laurens Blankers 147t, 551; Gordon Wilkinson 145t, 460; Bob Simmons 313t, 40; Caleb Dillehay 70b, 474.

RECESS

Tim Reynolds brought the class back together leading 168. Leaders: Ron Harper 276, 300; David Carlton 385b, 183; Fay Thompson 128, 53; Eddie Mash 86, 468; Lewis Frost 178, 73b; Richard Ivey 228, 138t; Tom Malone 550, 572; Ezra Caynor 30b, 47b.

RECESS

Tim Reynolds, John Elg, and Gretchen Elg called the class back together leading 192. Leaders: Robert Kelly 573, 232; Logan Hatfield 35, 335; Sarah Smith 340, 318; Thelma Elliott and Clayton Ezell 294, 358; Tim Reynolds 159 (by request from William J. Reynolds).

LUNCH

Tim Reynolds brought the class back together for the afternoon session leading 148. Leaders: Tom Malone 521, 189; Aaron Girard 377, 384; Rick Fretter 107, 49b; Gary Smith 66, 565; Marilyn Burchett 373, 312 (t? b?); Seth Holloway 274t, 388; Brittany Henson 503, 547; Ezra Caynor and Graham Sherrill 24b, 39t; Laurens Blankers 99; Robert Kelly 236; Aaron Girard 270.

After announcements, Tim Reynolds led 209 as the closing song. Eddie Mash offered prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Tim Reynolds; Secretary—Sandie Scott