Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The annual Sacred Harp singing held at Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church met on Saturday before the fourth Sunday in April. John Hollingsworth called the class to order leading 59. Bobby Cagle offered the morning prayer.

The following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairman—John Hollingsworth; Vice Chairman—Bobby Cagle; Secretary/Treasurer—Helen Bryson.

Leaders: John Hollingsworth 354t; Bobby Cagle 46, 49b; Helen Bryson 70 (t? b?), 175; Andy Morse 73b, 203; John Kelso 141, 30t; Mark Godfrey 31t, 163b; Billy Hollingsworth 331, 365; Jesse Pearlman Karlsberg 541, 275b; Mike Spencer 499, 278t; George Burnette 222, 101t; Molly Ellis 68t, 102.

RECESS

John Hollingsworth called the class to order leading 138t. Leaders: Shannon Primm 163t, 500; Leigh Cooper 107, 34t; Sandra Wilkinson 313t, 82t; Tony Hammock 494, 321; Judy Mincey 481, 320 (for all the deceased); John Plunkett 275t, 572; Faye Holbrook 67, 455; Susan Posey 566, 454.

LUNCH

Richard DeLong called the class to order leading 136, 74b (in memory of Lloyd Garrison), and 285t (in memory of Ray Richards). Bobby Cagle offered prayer.

Leaders: Junie Wooten 323b, 503; Bobby Cagle 96; Helen Bryson 196; John Kelso 447; Mark Godfrey 448t; Billy Hollingsworth 236; Jesse Pearlman Karlsberg 43; Mike Spencer 451; George Burnette 76b; Tony Hammock 439; Molly Ellis 415; Shannon Primm 44; Leigh Cooper 318; Sandra Wilkinson 300; Andy Morse 428; Judy Mincey 475; John Plunkett 292; Faye Holbrook 380; Susan Posey 361; Richard DeLong 407 (in memory of Ray Richards); Junie Wooten 565.

Announcements were made. John Hollingsworth led 347 as the closing song. The closing prayer was offered by Elder Charles Cagle.

Chairman—John Hollingsworth; Vice Chairman—Bobby Cagle; Secretary/Treasurer—Helen Bryson