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East Texas Sacred Harp Convention (Cooper Book)

Henderson Civic Center, Henderson, Texas

August 7-8, 2021

Saturday, August 7

The 166th session of The East Texas Sacred Harp Convention met at the Henderson Civic Center in Henderson, Texas, on the second Sunday and Saturday before in August. The class was called to order by Sam Craig leading 49t. The opening prayer was offered by Robert Vaughn.

Leaders: Robert Vaughn 207b, 398b; John Morris 98; David Rousseau 82, 430; Joan Smith 100, 47b; Chris Nicholson 293b, 212; Gaylon Powell 532, 142; Abigail Curran 571, 146; Ellee Curran 367, 60; Hoss Curran 572, 388; Robert Handel 546, 268b; Kristie Powell 269, 75. Mayor John “Buzz” Fullen welcomed the class, and shared memories of Sacred Harp from his youth.

RECESS

Sam Craig brought the class back together leading 75. Leaders: Tom Owen 176t (for Herbert Leopard), 395b (for Ed Craig); Craig Averill 49b, 268t; Margaret Wright 53, 558; Tim McClain 444t, 440b; Catherine Rogan 36b, 63; Daniel Williams 271b, 74t; Sarah Huckaby 522, 198; John Berendzen 365, 105t; Janie Short 400 (for Mike Hinton), 588 (for Leon Ballinger); Samuel Williams 163t, 83t.

LUNCH

Sam Craig brought the class back together leading 87. Leaders: Vivian Rogan 32t, 559; Scott Curran 543, 200; Lisa Matt 61, 38t; Gary Rogan 511b, 300; Prisca Rice 38b, 203; Michelle Curran 186, 140; Angie Clark and Chris Nicholson 45t; Daniel Williams 152, 582; Craig Averill 276, 587; Samuel Williams 110, 45b.

RECESS

Sam Craig brought the class back together leading 145t. Leaders: Tim McClain 40, 343b; Margaret Wright 48t, 128; Robert Handel 505, 422b; Tom Owen 381t (for George Jeffis); Sarah Huckaby 416t; Scott Curran 166; Michelle Curran 392; Gaylon Powell 239 (for Baron Powers); Kristie Powell 514; Catherine Rogan 168.

Sam Craig led 225t as the closing song. The closing prayer was offered by Tim McClain.

Saturday night, August 7

Singers enjoyed homemade East Tex-Mex at the Civic Center. All in attendance enjoyed the evening of food and fellowship.

Sunday, August 8

The Sunday session was called to order by Sam Craig leading 553. Leaders: Robert Vaughn 84, 58 (for David Waltrip); John Morris 119, 137; John Smith 442t, 179; Chris Nicholson 47t, 49t; John Berendzen 107, 88t; Janie Short 387, 511t; Henry McGuire 535t, 567; Will McGuire 300, 121; Charlie McGuire 386, 161.

RECESS

Sam Craig brought the class back together leading 81. Leaders: Lisa Matt 463, 282; Vivian Rogan 331t, 508; Prisca Rice 122, 118; Gary Rogan 155, 384; Hoss Curran 421, 388; Ellee Curran 572, 319; Abigail Curran 274t, 146; Lloyd Wright 361, 288; Tom Owen 95b, 166 (for Kelly Beard); Sarah Huckaby 491, 563; Craig Averill 127, 484.

RECESS

Sam Craig brought the class back together leading 528b. Leaders: Kristie Powell 68b, 68t; Michelle Curran 355, 450; Hoss Curran 571, 60.

The memorial lesson was conducted by Gaylon Powell, Chris Nicholson, and Craig Averill. Chris Nicholson spoke in honor of the sick and shut-ins and read the following list of names: Ruby Morris, Baron Powers, Lloyd Caldwell, Lynette Howard, David Montgomery, Kevin Powell, Olivia Powell, Landis Powell, Charlotte Powell, Peggy Ray, Bruce Ray, Leon Ballinger, Leo Stanley, and Mary Stanley. Chris led 45t.

Craig Averill spoke in honor of the deceased, and read the following list of names: Margaret Rounsavall, Bob McLemore, Gloria Berendzen, Curtis Owen, Kenneth Sundberg, Harry Eskew, Patricia Blevins, Dale Redmon Jr., Margaret Rowell, Max Berendzen, Floyd Nicholson Jr., Coy Ivey, Sylvia Ross, and Linda Crawford. He led 492. Gaylon Powell led 515 in memory of Linda Crawford, and closed the memorial lesson with prayer.

Leaders: Scott Curran 380t, 464; Catherine Rogan 39, 99.

LUNCH

Sam Craig brought the class back together leading 503. Leaders: Henry McGuire 505, 540; Gaylon Powell 239, 149; Robert Vaughn 477; John Berendzen 524; Lisa Matt 148; Joan Smith 341; Lloyd Wright 59; Vivian Rogan 215; Prisca Rice 143; Gary Rogan 54t; Kristie Powell 138t; Catherine Rogan 217; Craig Averill 438b; Chris Nicholson 264t; Gaylon Powell 372.

Sam Craig led 507b as the closing song. Robert Vaughn offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Sam Craig; Vice Chairman—Robert Vaughn; Secretary—Charity Vaughn