Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The annual Sacred Harp singing at Oak Hill Baptist Church was held on the second Sunday in November. The class was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by Stanley Edwards leading 59. The morning prayer was offered by Cecil Roberts.

Leaders: Stanley Edwards 47b; Jeff Sheppard 61, 89; Judy Caudle 177, 33b; Margie Smith 313t, 225t; Pearl Guier 32t, 81t.

A business session was held with the following officers elected or appointed to serve: Chairman—Stanley Edwards; Vice Chairman—Jeff Sheppard; Secretary—Judy Caudle; Arranging Committee—Pearl Guier and Margie Smith.

Leaders: Michael Thompson 176b, 123b; Marilyn Bradley 58, 34t; Ed Thacker 306, 507; Charlene Wallace 283 (for Don Bowen), 409.

RECESS

Stanley Edwards brought the class back to order by leading 101b. Leaders: Reba Windom 171, 192; Cecil Roberts 34b, 31t; Shannon Primm 545, 303; Henry Johnson 105, 138t; Judy Chambless 460, 540; B. M. Smith 204, 222; Angela Myers 472, 335; Ian Ludders 385t, 419.

RECESS

The class was brought back together by Stanley Edwards leading 271t. Leaders: John Plunkett 572, 446; Bridgett Hill 302, 440; Robert Chambless 68b, 72b; Sharon DuPriest 436, 434; Jerry Creason 163b, 47t.

LUNCH

The afternoon session was called to order by Jeff Sheppard leading 332. Leaders: Michael Thompson 496; Shannon Primm 91; Cecil Roberts 294 (by request); Reba Windom 280; John Plunkett 50t; Bridgett Hill 208; B.M. Smith 98; Ann Sibole and Jerry Creason 63; Henry Johnson 152; Judy Caudle 374; Ed Thacker 186; Lois Owens 480, 373; Robert Chambless 77t; Marilyn Bradley 77b; Jeff Sheppard 155 (for Evelyn Harris, Carlene Griffin, and Lou Cotney); Charlene Wallace 327; Ian Ludders 500; Pearl Guier 358 (by request); Judy Chambless 81b; Angela Myers 82t; Sharon DuPriest 216; Ann Simpson 339, 448b.

Stanley Edwards led 42 as the closing song. Cecil Roberts offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Stanley Edwards; Vice Chairman—Jeff Sheppard; Secretary—Judy Caudle