Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The annual Denney Memorial Sacred Harp singing was held at Emmaus Primitive Baptist Church in Carrollton, Georgia, on Saturday before the first Sunday in November. Kacey Cook acted as chair in lieu of Wyatt Denney’s tardiness. Kacey welcomed the singers, announced restroom locations, and the availability of 2025 Edition books for purchase or loan.

Kacey Cook and Karis Booth called the class to order by leading 448t. Lee Denney offered the opening prayer. Leaders: Wyatt Denney 100; Karis Booth 225b; David Brodeur 515; Scott DePoy and Glen DeMeritt 277; Philip Langley 317; Lee Denney 84; Bill Dupre 29t; Robert Chambless 72b; Glenda Collins 77t; Shawn Taylor 332; Karen Rollins 334; Matt Hinton 499t; Winfred Kerr 59; Maygan Barker 135; Sheri Taylor 162; Bert Collins 300; David Smead 531; Jack Nelson 480; Laura Wood 461; Andy Ditzler and Aidan Frame 146; Wyatt Denney 37b.

RECESS

Wyatt Denney brought the class back to order leading 65. Leaders: Lisa Bennett 242; Nathan Rees 451.

In a business session the following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chair—Karis Booth; Vice Chair—Kacey Cook; Secretary—Laura Wood. The class resolved to meet again next year. The business meeting was closed.

Leaders: Grace Holleran 488; David Ivey 513; James Burrell and Glen DeMeritt 129; Donna Wootten 274t.

The memorial lesson was conducted by Karen Rollins and Denney Rogers. Karen read the following names of the sick and shut-ins: Joyce Walton, Karleen Williams, Sherry Lovvorn, Ed Thacker, Margaret Thacker, Don Bowen, Nate Green, Wanda Capps, Betty Shepherd, Teresa Parker, and Walter Purcell. She then read the following names of the deceased: Buell Cobb, Mike Hinton, Lucy Hiedorn, Grady Burgess, Lincoln Kenneth Ward, Michael Musick, and Deb Morton. Karen and Denney led 45t and closed the memorial service.

Leaders: Jeannette DePoy 460; Denney Rogers 318; James George 297; Esther Morgan-Ellis 570; Cameron Adams 51; Rodney Ivey 426b; Pam Nunn 189; Shane Wootten 160t. Keith Horsley offered prayer to bless the noon meal.

LUNCH

The afternoon session began with Karis Booth leading 345t. Leaders: Tom George 258; Blake Sisemore 544; Bridge Hill Kennedy 115; Tim Gregg 524; Esther Morgan-Ellis 571; Shane Wootten 219; Sarah George 541; Reba Windom 142; Elene Stovall 264; Erica Hinton 266; Levi Trumbore 209; Cheyenne Ivey 255; Sasha Hsuczyk 214; Lauren Bach 419; Lauren Bach 254 (by request from Judy Chambless); David Ivey 409; Andy Ditzler 429; Lisa Bennett 484b; Tom George 293; Grace Holleran 42; David Smead 257; Blake Sisemore 81t; Elene Stovall and Reba Windom 299; Shawn Taylor 514; Tim Gregg 494; Bridge Hill Kennedy 381; Sarah George 512; Maygan Barker and Andy Ditzler 338.

Karis Booth and Kacey Cook led 87 as the closing song. Announcements were made. Bill Dupre offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chair—Karis Booth; Vice Chair—Kacey Cook; Secretary—Laura Wood