Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The 31st annual Sacred Harp singing held at Immanuel Baptist Church was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by Tim Reynolds leading 34b. Roy Turrentine offered the opening prayer.

Leaders: Tim Reynolds 145b; David Carlton 134, 48t; Sandie Scott 176t, 530; Kelsey Ivey 36b, 303; Laurens Blankers 155, 479; Marilyn Burchett 154, 49t; Caleb Dillehay 47t, 108t; John Wendt 46, 105; Rick Fretter 350, 286.

RECESS

The class was brought back to order by Vickie See and Billy See leading 178 and 288. Leaders: Justin Bowen 32t, 29t; Sarah Trumbore 37b, 160b; Chris Kinard 47b, 455; Faye Jennings-Thompson 380, 53; Roy Turrentine 378t, 107; Nathan Stewart 48b, 317.

RECESS

Tim Reynolds led 348b to bring the class back to order. Leaders: Kelsey Ivey and Julie Russell 38b, 159; Justin Bowen 39t, 335; Sarah Trumbore 270, 81t; Chris Kinard 547, 146; Sandie Scott 225t, 162; Tammy Heinsohn 504, 294; Caleb Dillehay 34t, 472. John Wendt offered the noon blessing.

LUNCH

The afternoon session began with Tim Reynolds leading 148. Leaders: Nathan Stewart 74b, 491; Vickie See and Billy See 163b, 108b; David Gooch 312b, 112; Lewis Frost 565, 450; Laurens Blankers 553; Roy Turrentine 35, 186; John Wendt 473, 398; Marilyn Burchett 438, 128; Rick Fretter 314, 349; Michael Speck and David Carlton 332, 198; Sam Seifert and Justin Bowen 30b, 384; Laurens Blankers 40; Billy See and Vickie See 503; Mary Roberts and Kelsey Ivey 300; Marilyn Burchett 551; Sarah Trumbore and Nathan Stewart 220; Laurens Blankers 334.

After announcements, Tim Reynolds led 217 as the closing song. The closing prayer was offered by Caleb Dillehay, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Tim Reynolds; Secretary—Sandie Scott