Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The Tennessee State Sacred Harp Singing was held in the Christ Family Church in Arrington, Tennessee. The class was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by Ron Harper leading 138b. Bob Simmons offered the morning prayer.

The class organized by appointing the following officers to serve: Chairman—Ron Harper; Arranging Officer—Jeff Adcock; Secretary—Janie Harper.

Leaders: Ron Harper 370; Jeff Adcock 49t; Caleb Dillehay 47t; Phil Summerlin 39t; Sandy Scott 108b; Laurens Blankers 84; Chris Kinnard 146; Vickie See and Billy See 354b; David Carlton 134; Bob Simmons 229; Lomax Ballinger 81t; Ron Harper 203; Eddie Mash 217; Darrell Swarens 36b; Barrett Patton 270, 136; Caleb Dillehay 129; Phil Summerlin 35; Marilyn Burchett 551; Michelle Cull 168; Rick Fretter 350; Gail Doss 66.

RECESS

Leaders: Sandy Scott 282; Brenda Waters 49b; Laurens Blankers 155; Chris Kinnard and Jeff Adcock 63.

Jeff Adcock spoke on behalf of the sick and shut-ins and in memory of the deceased. Bob Simmons offered a prayer.

Leaders: David Carlton 332; Vickie See and Billy See 159; Bob Simmons 373; Lomax Ballinger 67; Ron Harper 173; Eddie Mash 475; Darrell Swarens and Michelle Cull 236; Gail Doss 37b; Rick Fretter 299; Marilyn Burchett 29t; Barrett Patton 384, 135. Eddie Mash offered prayer before the noon meal.

LUNCH

The class resumed singing with Ron Harper leading 131b. Leaders: Brenda Waters 515; Caleb Dillehay 440; Eddie Mash 480; Lomax Ballinger 277; Michelle Cull 128; Darrell Swarens 198; Gail Doss 125; Vickie See and Billy See 457; Laurens Blankers 479; Sandy Scott, John Wendt, and Carol Wendt 361; John Wendt and Carol Wendt 496; David Carlton 189; Rick Fetters 107; Bryon Burchett 192, 455; Marilyn Burchett 334; Gary Sides 491; Ron Harper 358.

Following announcements, Ron Harper and Eddie Mash led 328 as the closing song. Jeff Adcock offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Ron Harper; Secretary—Janie Harper