Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The 29th annual Sacred Harp singing at Immanuel Baptist Church was called to order by Tim Reynolds leading 34b. Bob Simmons offered the morning prayer. Tim Reynolds led 107.

The following officers were appointed: Chairman—Tim Reynolds; Secretary—Sandie Scott; Arranging Officer—David Carlton.

Leaders: Nathan Rees 374, 371; Caleb Dillehay 47t, 37b; Richard Ivey 204, 309; Bill Hutcherson 282, 274t; Laurens Blankers 40, 479; Kelsey Ivey 85, 421.

RECESS

David Carlton brought the class back together leading 134 and 272. Leaders: Marilyn Burchett and Rev. Leland Cardin 49t, 551. Rev. Cardin spoke about Allen D. Cardin, composer of the original Missouri Harmony. Singing resumed with Sandie Scott, Christie Atkins, Tina Williams, and Judy Cunningham leading 223 and 277. Leaders: Lewis Frost 503, 178; Joyce Whittington 124, 99; Bob Simmons 313t, 66; Rick Fretter 86, 496.

RECESS

Tim Reynolds called the class back together leading 217. Leaders: Kelsey Ivey 349; Richard Ivey 211 (for Shelbie Sheppard); Nathan Rees 411; Lewis Frost 39b; Bill Hutcherson 457; Sandie Scott, Christie Atkins, Tina Williams, and Judy Cunningham 268; Laurens Blankers 334; Caleb Dillehay 179; Joyce Whittington 68b. Rev. Cardin offered thanks for the meal.

LUNCH

Tim Reynolds brought the class back together by leading 148. Leaders: David Carlton 300; Sara Beasley 340, 129; Rick Fretter 84; Byron Burchett 61, 102; Marilyn Burchett 128; Seth Holloway 209, 236; Kelsey Ivey and Claudia Padfield 276; Tim Reynolds and Sarah Kaufman 155; David Carlton, Kerry Lovett, and Lesa Lovett 354b; Joyce Whittington 46; Lewis Frost 569b; Nathan Rees 90; Laurens Blankers 358 (for the Ezell family); Lewis Frost 47b.

After announcements, Tim Reynolds led 146 as the closing song, and offered the closing prayer.

Chairman—Tim Reynolds; Secretary—Sandie Scott