Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The Sanders Memorial Sacred Harp Singing was held at Liberty Primitive Baptist Church, near Sumiton, Alabama, on Saturday before the second Sunday in February. The class was called to order by Velton Chafin leading 48t. Marlin Beasley offered the opening prayer.

The class was organized and the following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairman—Velton Chafin; Vice Chairman—Danny Creel; Secretary—Brenda Chafin.

Leaders: Velton Chafin 56t, 75; Butch White 74b, 63; Don Keeton 477, 480 (in memory of Travis Keeton); Emily Creel 283, 474; Ann Jett 496, 546; Richard Mauldin 77t; Elsie Moon 177, 225t; Linda Sides 530 (for Ottis Sides), 328; Tim Taylor 490, 228; Margaret McGowan 358, 141.

RECESS

Velton Chafin led 61 (for Juanita Beasley) to bring the class back to order. Leaders: Beth Branscome 565, 344; Angela Myers 36b, 300; Matt Bell 348b, 468; Judy Caudle 138t, 138b; Mary Amelia Taylor 288, 430; Kathy Williams 108t, 186; Willodean Barton 290, 322, 454; Dylan Feezell 378t, 435; Danny Creel 432, 456 (for Henry Guthery).

Richard Mauldin conducted the memorial lesson. He spoke in loving memory of the following deceased: Lonnie Rogers, Julietta Haynes, Earnie Jett, Harrison Creel, Charles Creel, Myrtle Ann Beasley, Leona Haynes, Travis Keeton, Charlotte Keeton Gober, and Bill Tanner. He led 339.

Richard spoke of the following sick and shut-ins, and asked for prayers on their behalf: Henry Guthery, Bud Oliver, Sammie Oliver, Josie Hyde, Juanita Beasley, Margaret Keeton, S.T. Reed, Lessie Reed, Stella Pratt, Johnie Chafin, Cora Beasley Sweatt, Nadine Willis, and Kermit Adams. He led 285t. Marlin Beasley closed the memorial service with prayer.

LUNCH

The afternoon session began with Velton Chafin leading 68b. Leaders: Logan Green 213t, 410t; Eugene Forbes 175, 176t; Marlin Beasley 389 (in memory of Cecil Sanders), 235 (in memory of Myrtle Ann Beasley), 512; Don Keeton 112; Tim Taylor 101t; Butch White 49b; Mary Amelia Taylor 284; Matt Bell 140 (for Henry Guthery); Logan Green 87; Kathy Williams 47t; Beth Branscome 31t; Angela Myers 354b; Ann Jett 448b; Judy Caudle 192 (in memory of LaRue Allen); Richard Mauldin 66; Danny Creel 383; Linda Sides 76b (for Sid Caldwell); Elsie Moon 76t; Margaret McGowan 127; Brenda Chafin 68b (for Johnie Chafin), 335.

Following announcements, Velton Chafin led 521 as the closing song. Butch White offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Velton Chafin; Vice Chairman—Danny Creel; Secretary—Brenda Chafin