Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The Original B.F. White Sacred Harp Singing Convention (J.L. White Revision) was held on the third Sunday in September. The class was called to order by John Plunkett, who welcomed each one present and led 59. The opening prayer was offered by Oscar McGuire. The chairman then led 284t. Leaders: Russell Hanson 72b, 61; Sandra Wilkinson 444t, 442t; Oscar McGuire 293b, 37b; Helen Bryson 490b, 498t; Shawn Taylor 314, 97; Carol Hanson 36b, 313.

RECESS

John Plunkett brought the class together and led 39b and 449t. Leaders: Russell Hanson 354, 222; Sandra Wilkinson 418, 487t; Oscar McGuire 171, 155; Helen Bryson 217, 549b; Shawn Taylor 91b, 517; Carol Hanson 544t, 101t; Judy Mincey 54t, 55t. Prayer for lunch was offered by John Plunkett.

LUNCH

John Plunkett called the class together and led 114t and 543t. Leaders: Russell Hanson 299, 300; Abigail Cannon 82t, 47t; Sandra Wilkinson 91t, 484t; Oscar McGuire 276; Helen Bryson 176t, 215.

The memorial lesson was led by Sandra Wilkinson, who gave a brief talk concerning love, remembrances, compassion, and duty to and for others. Russell Hanson led 485b for the following list of sick and shut-ins: Don Bowen, John Hollingsworth, Elsie Hollingsworth, Bill Hollingsworth, Susan Ford, Martha Howell, Mary Brownlee, and Rosemund Watson. Judy Mincey led 122 for the following deceased: Norma Green—Alabama. The memorial lesson was closed with prayer by Oscar McGuire.

The singing continued with the following leaders: Shawn Taylor 547t, 227; Carol Hanson 45t; Leslie Hanson 492, 274t; Esther Morgan-Ellis 478t, 234; John Plunkett 491b; Russell Hanson 491t; Sandra Wilkinson 490t; Oscar McGuire 37t; Helen Bryson 317b; Shawn Taylor 49b; Abigail Cannon 48b, 100; Carol Hanson 488b; Judy Mincey 422t; Leslie Hanson 137; Esther Morgan-Ellis 48t, 277.

Following announcements, John Plunkett led 389t. The closing prayer was offered by Russell Hanson.

Chairman—John Plunkett; Vice Chairman—Russell Hanson; Secretary—Sandra Wilkinson