Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The annual Sacred Harp singing at Friendship Primitive Baptist Church was held on the fourth Sunday in April. The class was called to order by Zena Tucker leading 47t. Philip Gilmore offered the opening prayer.

A business session was held to elect or appoint the following officers to serve: Chairman—Zena Tucker; Vice Chairman—Butch White. Lisa Geist was appointed as Secretary and arranger.

Leaders: Zena Tucker 49t; Butch White 503, 535; Rebekah Gilmore 33b, 144; Teddy Godsey 189, 569b; Mike Hankins 410t, 63; Theresa Westmoreland 432, 434; David Jackson 225t, 39b.

RECESS

The class was brought back together by Zena Tucker leading 59. Leaders: Louise Yeager 112, 480; Joan Smith 45t, 159 (for her sister Gwen); Philip Gilmore 77t, 47b; Paul Godsey 75, 323b; Roma Rice 378t, 405; Amber Davis 436 (for Ozella Blackmon), 391 (in memory of Sandra Spradlin); Larry Ballinger 224, 215; Lisa Geist 472, 273 (in memory of L.E. Hannah and Josie Hyde), 340, 388.

LUNCH

The afternoon session began with Butch White leading 31b. Leaders: Zena Tucker 30t; Rebekah Gilmore 448b; Mike Hankins 68b; Theresa Westmoreland 276; David Jackson 101t; Louise Yeager 100; Philip Gilmore 76b; Paul Godsey and Bobby Godsey 167, 329, 294; Roma Rice 78; Amber Davis 208; Larry Ballinger 97; Lisa Geist 546 (in memory of Tom and Lola Myrtle Roberson); Zena Tucker 408 (in memory of Ted Godsey). Announcements were made.

Zena Tucker led 117 as the closing song. Butch White offered the closing prayer and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Zena Tucker; Vice Chairman—Butch White; Secretary—Lisa Geist