Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The annual J.L. White Sacred Harp Singing was held at Hardeman Primitive Baptist Church, Decatur, Georgia, on Saturday before the fourth Sunday in February. All song selections were from The Sacred Harp, White Book.

The class was called to order by John Plunkett, who welcomed all present and led 30t. The opening prayer was offered by Bill DuPre. Leaders: Chairman John Plunkett 284b; Vice Chairman Russ Hanson 32t, 72b; Secretary Sandra Wilkinson 138t, 144; Bill DuPre 33b, 124b; Jacob Lindler 50b, 191; David Smith 239, 222; Malinda Snow 287, 288 (in memory of Shirley Dumas); Janet Shepherd 277, 36b.

RECESS

The class was brought together by Russ Hanson, who led 101t. Leaders: Carol Hanson 544t, 491b; Shawn Taylor 60, 61; José Camacho 544b, 482t; Laura Akerman 490b, 545t; Jesse Karlsberg 543t, 511; Lisa Bennett 517, 516. The food was blessed by Elder David Smith.

LUNCH

The class was reconvened by John Plunkett, who led 91b. Leaders: Oscar McGuire 547t, 483t; David Smead 410, 545b; Judy Mincey 54t, 55t; Leslie Hanson 526, 540; Sandra Wilkinson 405; Russ Hanson 512; Malinda Snow 361; Bill DuPre 37b; Jacob Lindler 470; Janet Shepherd 155; Carol Hanson 177; Shawn Taylor 24 (in the back of the book); Laura Akerman 471; David Smead and Lisa Bennett 350; José Camacho 515 (for Hayden Arp); Judy Mincey 441t; Oscar McGuire 37t; Russ Hanson 491t.

John Plunkett expressed his sincere thanks to everyone who attended and what a wonderful, spirited, and encouraging singing we had. Following announcements, John led 389t. Malinda Snow offered the closing prayer.

Chairman—John Plunkett; Vice Chairman—Russ Hanson; Secretary—Sandra Wilkinson