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Tennessee River Convention

Second Creek Primitive Baptist Church, Five Points, Tennessee

August 11,1996

The annual Sacred Harp singing held at Second Creek Primitive Baptist Church on the second Sunday in August was called to order by Clayton Ezell leading song on page 30t. The morning prayer was led by Tim Reynolds. Clayton Ezell led songs on pages 32t and 33b. The class organized by electing the following officers: Chairperson—Debbie Sides; Secretary—Alicia Conatser; Arranging Committee—Clayton Ezell. Leaders: Gordon Wilkerson 112, 42, 100; Tim Reynolds 108b, 27, 61; Cecil Sanders 101t, 145t; Estelle Napier 171, 460, 39b; Elvin Guthrie 28b, 127.

RECESS

Debbie Sides called the class back to order leading song on page 49b. Leaders: Keterina Sanders 290, 454; David Roberson 388, 220; Marilyn Burchett 64, 358; Marie Guthrie 89, 155; Lucille Pettus 143, 340; Eldagene Roberson 144, 313t; Margie Norwood 405, 147 (t? b?).

LUNCH

Debbie Sides brought the class back to order leading songs on pages 159 and 569b. Leaders: Clayton Ezell 278t; Judge Otis Knippers “Not Made With Hands”; Alicia Conatser 143, 341; Anita Shaddix 384, 274t; Marie Guthrie 371, 192; David Roberson 282, 274b; Elvin Guthrie 294, 49t; Marilyn Burchett 333, 168; Cecil Sanders 512; Tim Reynolds 268, 455; Estelle Napier 285t, 217. Debbie Sides led song on page 46 for the closing song.

Chairperson—Debbie Sides; Secretary—Elicia Conatser.