Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings
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B.F. White Memorial Sacred Harp Singing, (J.L. White Revision)
Hardeman Primitive Baptist Church, Decatur, Georgia
Sun, Sep 21, ’25
The class was called to order by John Plunkett, who welcomed everyone. He led 59 for the opening song. The opening prayer was offered by Bill DuPre. Leaders: Chairman John Plunkett 91b; Vice Chairman Russ Hanson 61, 72b; Secretary Sandra Wilkinson 60, 70b; Debora Grosse 155, 519; Judy Mincey 54t, 490b; Jake Harmon 164, 319; Hattie Karlsberg and Lucey Karlsberg 421, 146; Jesse Karlsberg 508b, 511; Bill DuPre 70t, 385t.
RECESS
Vice Chairman Russ Hanson brought the class together leading 101t. Leaders: Helen Bryson 227, 498t (in memory of Jetha Brooks); Linda Thompson 129, 143; Shawn Taylor 140, 175; Carol Hanson 313, 478t; Malinda Snow 85, 176t; Grace Holleran 45b, 145b.
LUNCH
Chairman John Plunkett led 491t and 30t. Leaders: Judy Mincey 55t, 55b; Debora Grosse 63, 159; Sandra Wilkinson 300, 311; Grace Holleran 223; Jake Harmon 235, 499b; Bill DuPre 37t, 37b; Russ Hanson 192, 526; Helen Bryson 508t, 317b; Stephanie Bialek 150, 286b; by request, the class sung 239; Shawn Taylor 66, 32b; Linda Thompson 358, 388; Carol Hanson 389t, 395b; Malinda Snow 287, 28t; Grace Holleran 289, 26 (in the back of the book).
The memorial lesson was conducted by Sandra Wilkinson. Following her remarks, the list of sick and shut-ins submitted included Don Bowen, Elder David Smith, Marsha Smith, Mike Spencer, Shannon Primm, Joyce Walton, John Hollingsworth, Elsie Hollingsworth, and Bill Hollingsworth. The deceased named were Buell Cobb—Alabama; Mike Hinton—Texas; and Corrone Bryant—Maine. Judy Mincey led 240 for all. The memorial lesson was closed with prayer by Malinda Snow. By request John Plunkett led 149. Announcements were made.
John Plunkett led 323t as the closing song. Bill DuPre offered the closing prayer.
Chairman—John Plunkett; Vice Chairman—Russ Hanson; Secretary—Sandra Wilkinson