Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The 153rd annual session of the June Singing was held on the second Sunday in June at the Alpharetta Municipal Building. Chairman Faye Holbrook called the class to order leading 46 and 49t, and then she offered the morning prayer.

Leaders: Mike Castleberry 345t, 401; Helen Bryson 313b, 217; David Smead 53, 29b; Marie Pierce 45t, 285t; Philip Denney 535, 168; Oscar McGuire and visitor Duane Nakahaka 63, 171.

RECESS

Faye Holbrook called the class to order leading 119. Leaders: Janice Paulk 448b, 337; Jerusha Wheeler 107, 312b; Rachel Carlisle 145t, 192; Lisa Bennett 278t (for friends Noel and Gary), 277; John Plunkett 111t, 459; Faye Holbrook 67; Mike Castleberry 512; Helen Bryson 178; David Smead 180; Philip Denney and Duane Nakahaka 87.

A short business session was held. The class voted to keep the same officers as follows: Chairman—Faye Holbrook; Vice Chairman—Mike Castleberry; Secretary—Helen Bryson.

LUNCH

Faye Holbrook called the class to order leading 111b. Leaders: Oscar McGuire 229; Jerusha Wheeler 117; Rachel Carlisle 318; Janice Paulk 384; Lisa Bennett 460; John Plunkett 33b; Justin Bowen 348b, 120, 434.

Lisa Bennett led 70t for the following sick and shut-ins: Don Bowen, Jack Paul, and Winfred Kerr. Oscar McGuire led 420 for the following deceased: Richard DeLong, Harry Eskew, David Grant, and Agnes Todd—Georgia; Bill Windom and Kathleen Robbins—Alabama. John Plunkett offered the memorial prayer.

Leaders: Faye Holbrook 542; Mike Castleberry 343; Helen Bryson and guest Martha Alman 227; David Smead 98; Philip Denney 448t; Oscar McGuire 34b; Justin Bowen 371; Janice Paulk 222; Rachel Carlisle 480; Jerusha Wheeler 306; Lisa Bennett 272; John Plunkett 71.

Announcements were made. Faye Holbrook and Helen Bryson led 69t as the closing song. Oscar McGuire offered the closing prayer.

Chairman—Faye Holbrook; Vice Chairman—Mike Castleberry; Secretary—Helen Bryson