Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings
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Hoboken Sacred Harp Singing (Cooper Book)
Mars Hill Primitive Baptist Church, Hoboken, Georgia
Saturday, March 16, 2024
The 27th annual session of the Hoboken All-Day Sacred Harp Singing was called to order by Riley Lee. Riley offered opening remarks by welcoming those visiting and then led the class in singing the major scale. Riley led 64 as the opening song. Stanley Cade offered opening prayer.
Leaders: David Lee 68t; Clarke Lee 535t; Devin Scherck 395b; Jacob Kiakahi 444t; Lily Hammond 330t; Esther Morgan-Ellis 176b; Gene Pinion 180; AnnaLeigh Kiakahi 567; Alissa Eiesland 54t; Jessica Bellaire 46; Stanley Smith 104; Eddie Mash 96.
RECESS
Riley Lee brought the class back together leading 411. Leaders: Karen Clark 573; Denise Kania 140; Jim Pfau 210; Sophy Sokolov 137; Daniel Williams 292b; Matt Bell 41; Timothy Altman 58; Rosie Sokolov 207t; Jose Camacho 430; Steven Taylor 45b; Sharon Kermiet 336t; Kevin Juarez 516; Ellen Fournier 59.
RECESS
Mary Elizabeth O’Neal brought the class back together leading 39. Leaders: Tony Batten and Lynn Batten 63, 571; Jason Deal 72.
The memorial lesson was held at this time. Riley Lee spoke of the singers who have passed away in the last year, his memories of them and the songs they loved. Riley led 235 for those loved ones who have passed away. The memorial lesson was closed with prayer offered by Elder Jason Deal.
Leaders: Shane O’Neal and Kellen O’Neal 504; Kathy Lee 48t; Julie Lee 558; Marja Millard 282; John Ingalls 45t; Kellen O’Neal and Kinsley O’Neal 572; William Clark 128; Raymond Hickox 129; Terry Herrin 328. The lunch blessing was offered by Elder Terry Herrin.
LUNCH
Clark Lee brought the class back together leading 28t. Devin Scherck 505; Jacob Kiakahi 587; AnnaLeigh Kiahahi 522; Alissa Eiesland 87; Jessica Bellaire 380t; Stanley Smith 121; Eddie Mash 497; Karen Clark and David Lee 273; Denise Kania 98; Jim Pfau 99; Sophy Sokolov 434; Matt Bell 319; Rosie Sokolov 38t; Sharon Kermiet 344; Daniel Williams 133; Marja Millard 30t; Ellen Fournier 511t; Jose Camacho 288; Steven Taylor 306; Kevin Juarez 514; Stanley Cade 492; Mary Elizabeth O’Neal 393 (by request); Shane O’Neal 283 (for Phillip Reeves).
Following announcements, Riley Lee led 348t as the closing song. Jonathan Altman offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.
Chairman—Riley Lee; Secretary—Jessica Altman