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Shady Grove Annual Singing

Shady Grove Primitive Baptist Church, Double Springs, Alabama

Sunday, January 1, 2023

The annual Sacred Harp singing at Shady Grove Primitive Baptist Church was held on the first Sunday in January. The class was called to order by Glenn Keeton leading 32t. The opening prayer was offered by Danny Creel.

The class was organized by electing or appointing the following officers to serve: Chairman—Glenn Keeton; Vice Chairman—Nicholas Thompson; Secretary/Arranging—Lisa Geist.

Leaders: Glenn Keeton 163b; Betty Baccus 168, 192; Marlin Beasley 77t, 61; Warren Steel 224, 378b; Nancy Phillips 196, 27; Earl Ballinger 432, 439; Loretta Whitman 85, 124; Faye Donaldson 138t, 78; Tom Booth 425, 426t.

RECESS

The class was brought back to order by Glenn Keeton leading 175. Leaders: Ann Steel 384, 148; Ken Tate 385t, 136; Louise Yeager 503, 426b; Jeff James 117, 146; Butch White 86, 547; Roma Rice 323b, 212; Linda Booth 350, 162; Larry Ballinger 157, 528; Amber Davis 187, 402.

LUNCH

The afternoon session began with Glenn Keeton leading 104. Leaders: Danny Creel 138b, 405; Bunk Beasley and Linda Beasley 72b, 354b; Junior Poston 274t, 275b; Ricky Beasley 31t, 30b; Julie Poston 166, 421; Margaret Keeton 394, 403; Sarah Beasley 59, 388; Steve Miles 234, 36b; Lisa Geist 273, 492, 540. Announcements were made.

Glenn Keeton led 62 as the closing song. Butch White offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Glenn Keeton; Secretary—Lisa Geist