Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings
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Poplar Springs Primitive Baptist Church
North of Bowdon, Carroll County, Georgia
Sunday, September 22, 2024
The 7th annual Sacred Harp singing at Poplar Springs Primitive Baptist Church, north of Bowdon, Carroll County, Georgia, was held on the fourth Sunday in September. Daniel Williams called the class to order at 10:00 a.m. leading 70t and 32t. Daniel welcomed everyone, and then Bill DuPre offered the opening prayer. Leaders: Samuel Williams 330b, 30t; Glenda Collins 100, 101t; Cooper Sandefur 27, 168; Sheri Taylor 37b, 448t; Bert Collins 35, 300; Bill DuPre 31t, 29t; Laura Fry 163b; Rodney Ivy 345b, 105, 45t; Karen Rollins 46, 49t.
RECESS
Daniel Williams called the class back to order leading 288. Leaders: Winfred Kerr 36b, 59; Barbara Brooks 58, 101b; Cecil Roberts 229, 285t.
The memorial lesson was conducted by Glenda Collins. The deceased remembered were Beverly Thompson—Georgia; Tommie Spurlock and Henry Guthery—Alabama. Glenda led 119 in their memory.
The sick and shut-ins honored were Jesse Roberts, Henry Johnson, and Montana. Glenda led 345t for them. Cecil Roberts closed the memorial with prayer.
A business session was held, and the following officers were appointed or elected to serve: Chairman—Daniel Williams; Vice Chairman—Samuel Williams; Secretary—Glenda Collins. Oscar McGuire led 171 and 441. Prayer before the noon meal was offered by Landon Hendrix.
LUNCH
Samuel Williams brought the class back to order leading 201.
Leaders: Barbara Brooks 303; Cooper Sandefur 82b; Sheri Taylor 347; Bert Collins 542; Karen Rollins 153; Bill DuPre 225t; Laura Fry 503; Rodney Ivy 425; Oscar McGuire 530; Winfred Kerr 549; Glenda Collins and Barbara Brooks 294. Announcements were made.
Daniel Williams and Samuel Williams led 138b as the closing song. Daniel Williams offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.
Chairman—Daniel Williams; Vice Chairman—Samuel Williams; Secretary—Glenda Collins