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Bethel Primitive Baptist Church

Bruce, Mississippi

Sunday, April 4, 2010

The 61st annual Sacred Harp singing at Bethel Primitive Baptist Church was called to order by Hugh Bill McGuire leading 565. Robert Earl Alexander offered the morning prayer. Hugh Bill McGuire led 31b and 36b.

Leaders: John Van Horn 273, 383, 424; Robert Earl Alexander and Justin Gates 425, 235, 59; Ross Brand 421, 428, 430; Mark Davis 56b, 391, 137; Anne Steel 209, 208, 39t; Henry McGuire 31t, 234, 507; Warren Steel 315, 229, 352.

The following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairman—Hugh Bill McGuire; Secretary—Warren Steel.

RECESS

Hugh Bill McGuire called the class together leading 410t. Leaders: Chuck Howell, 420, 232, 498; Zola Pickett 186, 269, 268; Natalie Davis 79, 87, 101t; Virginia Carter and Warren Steel 65, 131b.

LUNCH

Hugh Bill McGuire called the afternoon session together leading 200. Leaders: John Van Horn 196, 203; Andy Davis 460, 254, 400; Linda Funderburk 288, 358, 373; T.J. Funderburk 569b, 63, 47b; Kevin Dyess 542, 480, 159; Mary Amelia Taylor 48t, 99, 76b; George Easley 34b, 523, 60 (WB); Hugh Bill McGuire and John Van Horn 236.

RECESS

Hugh Bill McGuire brought the class together leading 264b (WB). Leaders: Zola Pickett 114, 289; Natalie Davis 45t, 354b; Robert Earl Alexander 270; Anne Steel 271t, 179; Mark Davis 78, 220; Chuck Howell 30t; Ross Brand 217, 198; Warren Steel 442, 146 (for Fred Hawkins); Andy Davis 182, 183; Linda Funderburk 123b; Mary Amelia Taylor 426t; Kevin Dyess 142.

Following announcements, the class was dismissed with prayer offered by T.J. Funderburk.

Chairman—Hugh Bill McGuire; Secretary—Warren Steel