Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The Rocky Mount Primitive Baptist Church Homecoming and the Hillabee Sacred Harp Singing was held on the fourth Sunday in May. The class was called to order by Charlotte Bishop leading 32t, 145b. Jack Nelson offered the opening prayer.

In a business session, a motion was made to elect the following officers: Chairman—Charlotte Bishop; Secretary—Sharon Whitehead; Arrangements—Jordan McGuire. The motion carried and the business session was closed.

Leaders: Jack Nelson 33b, 105; Judy Chambless 340, 146; Winfred Kerr 282, 283; Oscar McGuire 34b, 129; Charlotte Bishop 335, 551; Robert Chambless 560, 72b.

RECESS

Robert Chambless and Jack Nelson brought the class to order leading “Lord, Give Me Just A Little More Time” (Silver Gleams) by request. Leaders: Lynda Fagan 341, 63; Sharon Whitehead 111t, 569b; Douglas Hubbard 159, 288; Isabelle Green 100, 319; Jordan McGuire 143, 480; Jack Nelson, Maggie Wood, and Julie Wood 318, 399b (in memory of Richard DeLong and Betty Culver).

LUNCH

Sharon Whitehead called the class to order leading 68b. The memorial lesson was held at this time. Jack Nelson led 30b in memory of Richard DeLong, Bentley McGuire, and Mattie Perry. He led 336 for sick and shut-ins William Futral, Virginia Futral, Mona Nelson, Nancy Waters, Roy Nelson, Ray Nelson, Nell Estes, and Ben Keeble. Robert Chambless closed the memorial service with prayer.

Leaders: Oscar McGuire 229; Judy Chambless 82t; Winfred Kerr 47b; Robert Chambless 345t; Lynda Fagan 127; Jack Nelson 344; Isabelle Green 56t; Jordan McGuire 39b; Douglas Hubbard 77b; Sharon Whitehead 565.

Following announcements, Sharon Whitehead led 62 as the closing song. Douglass Hubbard offered the closing prayer.

Chairman—Charlotte Bishop; Secretary—Sharon Whitehead