Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The annual Providence Sacred Harp Singing was held on Saturday before the third Sunday in May. The class was called to order by Christopher Mann leading 56t. The opening prayer was offered by Butch White.

The class was organized by electing or appointing the following officers and committee members: Chairman—Christopher Mann; Vice Chairman—Butch White; Secretary—Cindy Mann; Arranging—Tom Booth.

Leaders: Christopher Mann 31t, 63; Cindy Mann 354b, 159; Marlin Beasley 61 (in memory of Juanita Beasley), 99; Sonya Sipe 32t, 208; Judy Caudle 317, 318; Philip Gilmore 76b, 47b; Joyce White 178, 146; Delone Cobbs 168, 354t; Hazel Heinze 84, 515; Carolyn Thompson 440, 430.

RECESS

Tom Booth led 441 to bring the class together. Leaders: Bea Aaron 475, 426b; Leanne Carter 47t, 448t; Anna Grace Sipe 39b, 77t; Nancy Phillips 282, 117; Butch White 547, 287. Christopher Mann asked a blessing before the noon meal.

LUNCH

The afternoon session began with Tom Booth leading 480. Leaders: Christopher Mann 489; Cindy Mann 274t; Christopher Mann and Amber Mann 40; Sonya Sipe 36b; Judy Caudle 340 (in memory of J.L. and Glenda Hopper); Philip Gilmore 68b; Joyce White 127; Delone Cobbs 44; Hazel Heinze 145b; Carolyn Thompson 535; Bea Aaron 145t; Leanne Carter 313b; Anna Grace Sipe 56b; Nancy Phillips 268; Butch White 74b. Christopher Mann led requests: 27 (for Tom Booth), 276 (for Butch White), 329 (in memory of Kenneth Fannin), and 143 (for Hazel Heinze). Announcements were made.

Christopher Mann led 46 as the closing song. Butch White dismissed the class with prayer.

Chairman—Christopher Mann; Vice Chairman—Butch White; Secretary—Cindy Mann