Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The 4th annual Sacred Harp singing convened at New Providence Primitive Baptist Church on Saturday before the first Sunday in September. The morning session was called to order by Robert Vaughn at 10:00 a.m. leading 59 (CB). The morning prayer was offered by Frank Walsh.

The following officers were appointed to serve: Chairman—Robert Vaughn; Secretary—Sonya Kirkham.

In the morning session, song selections are from the B.F. White Sacred Harp, Cooper Revision. Leaders: Robert Vaughn and David Michael Kirkham 348t, 333; Sonya Kirkham 559 (?), 463; Frank Walsh 437, 162; Baron Powers 239 (?), 85; Peggy Ray 64, 507b; Carole Watts 128, 119; Ron Ryan 573, 571; Charity Vaughn 54t; Nancy Hunter 159, 82 (t? b?).

RECESS

Robert Vaughn called the class back to order leading 40. Leaders: Sonya Kirkham 39 (t? b?); Frank Walsh 73b; Tim McClain 72 (t? b?); Baron Powers 81 (t? b?); Peggy Ray 31t; Carole Watts 504; Ron Ryan 550; Charity Vaughn 67; Nancy Hunter 569 (t? b?); Tim McClain 282; Ron Ryan 410 (t? b?). The noon blessing was offered by Frank Walsh.

LUNCH

In the afternoon session, song selections are from The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition. Robert Vaughn called the session back to order leading 46 and 476. Leaders: Frank Walsh 235, 457; Sonya Kirkham 124, 63; Tim McClain 47t, 143; Jackson Powers 30t, 28b; Baron Powers 79, 335; Peggy Ray 39b, 31b; Carole Watts 142, 424; Ron Ryan 277, 415; Charity Vaughn 207, 157; Nancy Hunter 416.

RECESS

Announcements were made. Leaders: Robert Vaughn 177; Kyle Hearn 299, 39t; Frank Walsh 100; Sonya Kirkham 49b; Tim McClain 68b; Jackson Powers and Baron Powers 127; Peggy Ray 32t; Ron Ryan 565; Charity Vaughn 440; Carole Watts 344.

Robert Vaughn led 69t as the closing song. Elder Joe Asbell dismissed the class with prayer.

Chairman—Robert Vaughn; Secretary—Sonya Kirkham