Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The annual Georgian Harmony Singing was held on Saturday before the first fifth Sunday, which came in March, at Sweetwater Memorial Chapel in Lawrenceville, Georgia. All songs selected are from the Georgian Harmony.

Bill Hollingsworth called the class to order leading 108 and 1. The opening prayer was offered by John Hollingsworth.

Leaders: Oscar McGuire 9; John Plunkett 38; Esther Morgan-Ellis 92; Maygan Barker 104; Chris Wilhelm 32; Bill DuPre 8; Jonathan Wood 246; Christy Sinksen 252; Mary Baumeister 140; Jeremiah Ledbetter 94; Doug Allison 26; Bill Hollingsworth 19; John Plunkett 138; Esther Morgan-Ellis 66.

RECESS

Leaders: Bill Hollingsworth 29; Chris Wilhelm 46; Bill DuPre 51; Jonathan Wood 59; Bill Hollingsworth 16; Oscar McGuire 49; Christy Sinksen 87; Mary Baumeister 78; Jeremiah Ledbetter 36; John Plunkett 80; Esther Morgan-Ellis 96; Chris Wilhelm 58; Bill DuPre 82; Jonathan Wood 253; Bill Hollingsworth 54; Oscar McGuire 22. The class was dismissed for one hour for lunch in the community.

LUNCH

Leaders: Bill Hollingsworth 13; Christy Sinksen 200; Mary Baumeister 201; Jeremiah Ledbetter 99; John Plunkett 98; Esther Morgan-Ellis 100; Chris Wilhelm 52; Bill DuPre 116; Jonathan Wood 246; Bill Hollingsworth 198; Oscar McGuire 152; Christy Sinksen 208; Mary Baumeister 167; Jeremiah Ledbetter 72; John Plunkett 97; Esther Morgan-Ellis 62; Chris Wilhelm 88; Bill DuPre 126; Jonathan Wood 211; Bill Hollingsworth 136; Oscar McGuire 47; Christy Sinksen 203; Mary Baumeister 202; Jeremiah Ledbetter 85; Esther Morgan-Ellis 34; Chris Wilhelm 216. Announcements were made.

Bill Hollingsworth led 255 (Christian’s Farewell) as the closing song. Christy Sinksen offered the closing prayer.

Chair—Bill Hollingsworth; Vice Chair—Oscar McGuire; Secretary—John Plunkett