Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The annual singing at Andrews Chapel Schoolhouse was called to order by Bill DuPre leading 32t. Elder Chris Robinson gave the opening prayer.

Leaders: Bill DuPre 426t; John Plunkett 33b, 93; Glenda Collins 63, 99; Martha Harrell 77t, 178; Chris Robinson 76t, 76b; Lisa Bennett 162, 436; Tim Meeks 129, 383; Oscar McGuire 171.

RECESS

Bill DuPre called the class back to order leading 31t. The class entered into a business session and elected the following officers for the day: Chairman—Bill DuPre; Secretary—David Smead. Bill DuPre noted that, due to extensive renovations to the historic structure, this singing was being held in Andrews Chapel Schoolhouse for the first time since 2020. He welcomed guests from the Upson County community. Leaders: Laura Frey 163b, 358; David Smead 271b, 148; Rosemund Watson 503, 94; Lilly Hooks 354b, 445; Bert Collins 542, 335; Stephen Hammock 128, 540; Judy Mincey 34t, 464; Mary Brownlee and John Brownlee 47b; Oscar McGuire “Andrews Chapel” by Raymond Hamrick.

LUNCH

The afternoon session was called to order by Bill DuPre leading 37b (for Bridge Kennedy and in memory of Malik Williams). Leaders: Annie Peachey and Trent Peachey 117; Trent Peachey 548, 268; Nathan Rees 348b, 176b; John Plunkett 480; Lisa Bennett 475 (in memory of Bob Goodman); David Smead 354t; Judy Mincey 501; Stephen Hammock 126; Laura Frey 479; Bert Collins and Glenda Collins 45t; Martha Harrell 515; Lilly Hooks 569t; Nathan Rees 40; Chris Robinson 569b; Trent Peachey 338; Bill DuPre 276.

Following announcements, Rosemund Watson and Lilly Hooks led 347 as the closing song. Elder Chris Robinson dismissed the class with prayer.

Chairman—Bill DuPre; Secretary—David Smead