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Velton Chafin Memorial Singing

Liberty Primitive Baptist Church (McCormick),
Jefferson County, Alabama

Saturday, November 5, 2022

The Velton Chafin Memorial Sacred Harp singing was held on Saturday before the first Sunday in November. The class was called to order by Brenda Chafin leading 30t. The opening prayer was offered by Butch White. Brenda led 31b.

The following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairman—Danny Creel; Vice Chairman—Butch White; Secretary—Lisa Geist.

Leaders: Danny Creel 30b, 32t; Butch White 480, 146; Louise Yeager 503, 61; Jeff James 147b, 117; Roma Rice 323b, 64; Bea Aaron 175, 145t; Beth Branscome 39b, 31t; Judy Caudle 119, 121; Jim Aaron 68b, 47b; Lisa Geist 528, 540.

RECESS

Danny Creel led 123t to bring the class back together. Leaders: Earl Ballinger 141, 177; Betty Baccus 559 (CB), 464 (CB); Ken Tate 511b (CB), 106; Lori Rodgers 47t, 99; Paul Halberstadt 40; Paul Halberstadt and Evelyn Halberstadt 42b, 45t. Jeff James asked a blessing at the tables.

LUNCH

The afternoon session began with Danny Creel leading 269. Leaders: Cassie Allen 514 (CB), 98 (CB); Junior Poston 391, 295; Wanda Capps 203; Brenda Chafin 306; Butch White 547; Jeff James 124; Roma Rice 120; Bea Aaron 568; Beth Branscome 142; Judy Caudle 186; Earl Ballinger 80b; Ken Tate 300; Lori Rodgers 565; Evelyn Halberstadt 81t; Cassie Allen 214; Lisa Geist 472; Junior Poston 166, 285t. Announcements were made.

Danny Creel led 405 as the closing song, and then dismissed the class with prayer.

Chairman—Danny Creel; Vice Chairman—Butch White; Secretary—Lisa Geist