Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The annual Sanders Memorial Sacred Harp Singing was held at Liberty Primitive Baptist Church, McCormick, on Saturday before the second Sunday in February. The class was called to order by Brenda Chafin leading 35. Philip Gilmore offered the opening prayer.

In a business meeting, the class retained the same officers as follows: Chairman—Brenda Chafin; Vice Chairman—Tom Booth; Secretary and arranging—Ann Jett.

Leaders: Philip Gilmore 68b, 47b; Louise Yeager 112, 100; Zena Tucker 203, 47t; Glenn Keeton 349, 278t; Rebekah Gilmore 42, 440; Linda Booth 222, 523; Amber Davis 500, 436; Jeff James 86, 31t.

RECESS

Brenda Chafin led 101t to bring the class together. Leaders: Butch White 348b, 480; Tom Booth 147t, 148; Beth Branscome 150, 479; Judy Caudle 336, 166 (in memory of Julia Poston); Theresa Westmoreland 183, 455; Nicholas Thompson 215 (in memory of Gravis Ballinger), [517-1991-1991]; Laurie Keeton 145b, 354b; Lisa Geist 528, 228; Cassie Allen 345b, 399b. Philip Gilmore asked for a blessing before the noon meal.

LUNCH

The afternoon session began with Tom Booth leading 565. Leaders: Bridge Hill Kennedy 89, 40; Roma Rice 30b (for her sister-in-law); Ann Jett 88t, 319; Philip Gilmore 176b; Danny Creel 388, 485; Larry Ballinger 151, 477; Zena Tucker 63; Glenn Keeton 178; Rebekah Gilmore 276; Butch White 27; Tom Booth 34b; Beth Branscome 401; Judy Caudle 428; Theresa Westmoreland 299; Nicholas Thompson 431 (in memory of Henry Guthery); Laurie Keeton 59; Cassie Allen 72t; Bridge Hill Kennedy 272; Larry Ballinger 328; Ann Jett 269. Announcements were made.

Brenda Chafin and Tom Booth led 75 as the closing song. Philip Gilmore offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Brenda Chafin; Vice Chairman—Tom Booth; Secretary—Ann Jett