Mississippi Sacred Harp Singings

Selected Minutes, 2002

  • New Years Day Singing (Cooper Book)
  • Oxford City Hall
  • Bethel
  • Concord
  • Sherman
  • Oak Springs
  • Calhoun County Convention
  • Mississippi State Convention
  • Cherry Tree
  • Taylor
  • Mount Olive (Cooper Book)
  • Calhoun County Nursing Home
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    New Years Day Singing

    Collins, Mississippi

    January 5, 2002

    The fifth annual New Year’s singing in Covington County, Mississippi (formerly held at the Pine Ridge Dunkard Brethren Church) convened in the fellowship hall of the First Baptist Church, Collins, Mississippi at 10:00 a.m. with Chairman Andrew Albers leading songs on pages 508 and 84. Rev. John Sapp offered the opening prayer. A business meeting was held with the following officers selected: Chairman - Andrew Albers; Vice Chairman - Bill Hogan; Secretary - Jean Gray; Chaplain - Rev. John Sapp. Leaders: Andrew Albers 35; Bill Hogan 171, 72; Jean Gray 45t, 297; Tim Cook 49t, 133; J.A. Mosley 174, 282; Junie McNeil 572, 573; Velton Chafin 38b, 138b; Rev. John Sapp 138t, 303; John Lee Van Horn 38t, 106.

    Recess.

    Bill Hogan brought the class together leading song on page 107. Leaders: Tim Gray 40, 559; Petie Mosley 343, 484b; Bobby Caldwell 82, 553b; Andrew Albers 162 (for Emmett Harvey); Mark Davis 497, 522. Andrew Albers led song on page 369, and Rev. John Sapp asked the blessing on the food for the noon meal.

    Dismissed for lunch.

    Andrew Albers brought the class together for the afternoon session leading song on page 449. Rev. John Sapp offered the afternoon prayer. Leaders: John Merritt 539, 358; Bill Hogan 348t (by request); J.A. Mosley 491; Tim Cook 488b; Bobby Caldwell 54t; John Lee Van Horn 478; Junie McNeil 344; Petie Mosley 574; Velton Chafin 225t; Tim Gray 222; Mark Davis 373; Opal Sapp 31b; Andrew Albers 323 (by request); John Merritt Confederate Memorial Lesson” (words by John Merritt), 392 (by request); John Lee Van Horn 378t (by request); Rev. John Sapp 72.

    Recess.

    Andrew Albers brought the class together leading song on page 225b. A Location Committee was appointed: Rev. John Sapp and Nelda Mitchell. Leaders: Tim Gray 501 (by request); Andrew Albers 543 (by request); Bill Hogan 408 (by request), 148; John Merritt 143 (by request); Andrew Albers 57 (by request), 42. The Location Committee reported that the singing will be held next year at this same location on the first Saturday in January. Announcements were made. Chairman Andrew Albers led song on page 496t as the closing song, and Rev. John Sapp led the closing prayer.

    Chairman - Andrew Albers
    Vice Chairman - Bill Hogan
    Secretary - Jean Gray
    Chaplain - Rev. John Sapp

    Oxford City Hall

    Oxford, Mississippi

    March 10, 2002

    The twenty-second annual Sacred Harp singing at Oxford City Hall was called to order by Warren Steel leading songs on page 138b and 171. Mark Davis led the morning prayer, then led song on page 33b and 319. Mark Tew led songs on page 30t and 53, and the class organized by electing the following officers: Chairman, Warren Steel; Vice Chairman, Mark Tew; Secretary, John Merritt; Arranging Committee, Lisa Geist and Janet Jenkins. Leaders: John Merritt, 358, 426t; Janet Jenkins, 117, 288; Ron Nurnberg, 277, 176t; John Van Horn, 224, 442; Leon Ballinger, 84, 137; Mako Cook, 503, 515; John Hyde, 124, 73t.

    Recess.

    Max Berueffy called the class together leading songs on page 138t and 336. Others who led: Amber Springfield, 500, 142; Edith Tate, 146, 436; Julie Poston, 421, 274t; Tim Cook, 57, 55; Earl Ballinger, 283; 56t; Wilton Donaldson, 348b, 565b; Kate Merrittt, 196, 240; Lee Wise and Carol Rushing, 373, 45t; Bennie Walls, 108t, 388; Chiquita Walls, 400, 170.

    Lunch.

    The afternoon session began with Warren Steel leading song on page 392. Other leaders: Brenda Merritt, 434, 192; Lisa Geist, 327. A memorial lesson was held for singers and loved ones departed in the past year, including Elmer Conwill, Arnold Moore, George Cox, Elmo Chrestman, Doris Vickery, Myrtie Dubose, Ethel McGough, William Ryan, and Mr. & Mrs. A.C. McGough. Sick and shutins were also remembered, including Nellie Davis and Frances Lee. John Merritt led songs on page 414 and 294, and offered a memorial prayer. End of memorial lesson. Leaders: Natalie Davis, 354b; Gravis Ballinger, 34b, 78; Josie Hyde, 220, 507; Velton Chafin, 419; Faye Donaldson, 430, 270; Jack Barbera, 335, 268; Lavaughn Ballinger, 424; Hugh Bill McGuire, 341, 236; Sarah Tidwell, 72b; Dorothea McCowan, 344, 120.

    Recess.

    Mark Tew called the class together leading song on page 318. Other leaders: Larry Ballinger, 98; Elene Stovall, 222; Margaret Keeton, 172; Andy Davis, 254, 269; Willodean Barton, 480; Ivalene Donaldson, 112; Ida Lee Starnes, 317b. Following announcements, the officers led the closing song on page 285t, and John Van Horn dismissed the class with prayer.

    Chairman - Warren Steel, mudws@olemiss.edu
    Vice-Chairman - Mark Tew, eemdt@olemiss.edu
    Secretary - John Merritt

    Bethel

    Bruce, Mississippi

    April 7, 2002

    The annual Sacred Harp singing at Bethel Primitive Baptist Church was called to order by Hugh Bill McGuire leading song on page 31b. John Van Horn led the morning prayer. Hugh Bill McGuire then led songs on page 37b and 36b, and called the following leaders: John Van Horn, 111b, 106, 270; Warren Steel, 378t, 378b, 377, 375; Virginia Carter, 34b, 147b, 65; Brenda Merritt, 290, 335, 274b; Wilma Mitchell, 147t, 40; Anne Steel, 39t, 38b, 318, 348b; John Merritt, 426t, 108b, 224, 300; Linda Funderburk, 146, 133, 85, 297.

    Dismissed for lunch.

    After lunch, singers gathered informally to sing from the Cooper Revision, page 225t and 292b. Hugh Bill McGuire called the afternoon session together leading songs on page 66 and 155. Other leaders were: John Van Horn, 273, 410t; Andy Davis, 288, 400; Warren Steel, 315, 163t, 163b; Mark Davis, 179, 391, 406; Janet Jenkins, 72b, 127, 268; Kurt Davis, 45t; Natalie Davis, 354b; Virginia Carter, 84, 99; George Easley, 313t, 438; Brenda Merritt, 336; Wilma Mitchell, 48t, 108t; John Van Horn, 236.

    Recess.

    Hugh Bill McGuire called the class together leading song on page 437 and 436. Other leaders: John Merritt, 240; Anne Steel, 171, 209, 434; Linda Funderburk, 460, 328, 569b (for T.J. Funderburk); W.M. Allen, 490; Sarah Tidwell, 81t, 42; Charles Porter, 136, 137; John Merritt, 448t, Hugh Bill McGuire, 528. Following announcements, Hugh Bill McGuire and Sarah Tidwell led the closing song on page 295, and the class was dismissed with prayer by W.M. Allen.


    Concord

    Calhoun County, Mississippi

    May 19, 2002

    The annual Sacred Harp singing at Concord Baptist Church was called to order after dinner by John Van Horn leading songs on page 59 and 101t. He then led an opening prayer, led song on page 120, and called the following leaders: Robert Earl Alexander, 119, 88t; Andy Davis, 224, 299, 46; Kurt Davis, 45t, 274t, 354b; Anne Steel, 371, 61, 268; Curtis Bryant, Christian Harmony (CH)248, J.L. White edition (W)494, 323b; Mark Davis, 36b, 87, 460; John Van Horn, 236; Debbie Dunn, 127, 40, W526; Warren Steel, 313t, 29, 183; Rita Stewart, 63, 58; Hugh Bill McGuire, 300, 121; Robert Earl Alexander, 124; Andy Davis, 53, 430, 424; Anne Steel, 378t, 196; Mark Davis, 133, 107; Warren Steel, 66, 288. Following announcements, John Van Horn led the closing song on page W511 (Willie), and the class was dismissed with prayer by R.E. Alexander.


    Sherman

    Calhoun County, Mississippi

    June 2, 2002

    The fifty-second annual Hill Roane memorial Sacred Harp Singing at Sherman Baptist Church was called to order by Mark Davis leading songs on page 37b and 101t. T.J. Funderburk led the morning prayer. Mark Davis then led song on page 85, and called the following leaders: John Van Horn, 89, 523, 441; T.J. Funderburk, 30t, 63, 147t; Anne Steel, 216, 39t, 318; Linda Funderburk, 319, 445, 143.

    Recess.

    Mark Davis called the class together leading song on page 109. Other leaders: Kurt Davis, 45t, 274t, 133; Warren Steel, 57, 148, 440; Mryka Hall-Beyer. 277. 210, 569b; Mark Tew, 460, 268, 153; Virginia Carter, 297, 123t, 139; Hugh Bill McGuire, 137, 122; Andy Davis, 106, 299.

    Dismissed for lunch.

    Mark Davis called the afternoon session leading songs on page 76b, 283 and 224. Other leaders: Curtis Bryant, 59, Christian Harmony (CH)248, J.L. White edition (W)494; John Van Horn, 344, 217; Lisa Davis, 189, 528, 200; T.J. Funderburk, 31b, 33b, 61; Mark Tew, 335, 338; Anne Steel, 421, 288; Linda Funderburk, 361, 290, 373; John Van Horn, 2365.

    Recess.

    Mark Davis called the class together leading song on page 30b. Other leaders: Andy Davis, 254; Mark Davis, W154b, W519; Warren Steel, 192, 163b, 278b; Mryka Hall-Beyer, 497, 86, 479; Hugh Bill McGuire, 339 in memory of recently deceased members of the community. Following announcements, Mark Davis led the closing song on page 46, and T.J. Funderburk dismissed the class with prayer.

    Chairman - Mark Davis
    Secretary - Warren Steel


    Oak Springs

    Calhoun County, Mississippi

    June 9, 2002

    The annual Sacred Harp Singing at Oak Springs Church was called to order by John Van Horn leading song on page 31t and 32t. He then led the morning prayer, led song on page 59, then called the following leaders: Mark Tew, 39t, 68b, 341; Arlon Gardner, 378t, 378b, 47b; J.E. Simpson, J.L. White edition (W)519; W494, W517; Hugh Bill McGuire, 155 in memory of Forrest Lowe; Mark Davis, 40, 406, 270; Warren Steel, 418, 36b, 65; Andy Davis, 120, 101t, 63. At 11:00, the regular preaching service followed.

    Dismissed for lunch.

    John Van Horn called the class to order after dinner leading songs on page 72b, 83t and 215. Other leaders: Mark Tew, 108t, 89, 318; Curtis Bryant, 323b, 127, Christian Harmony (CH)248; Arlon Gardner, 388, 410t, 29t; Wilma Mitchell, 569b, 137; Adrian Goff, 136, 135, 490, 430; Charles Porter, 31b, 379, 334; John Van Horn, 236; Robert Earl Alexander, 35, 124; Mark Davis, 33b, 56b, 398; Andy Davis, 383, 377, 328; Warren Steel, 229, 76b, 206. Following announcements, John Van Horn and Wilma Mitchell led the closing song on page 61 and the class was dismissed with prayer by R.E. Alexander.


    Calhoun County Musical Association

    Mt. Herman Primitive Baptist Church

    August 10, 2002

    The 125th session of the Calhoun County Musical Association was called to order by President John Van Horn leading songs on page 129 and 47t. W.M.Allen led the morning prayer. President sang and led 523. Other leaders: Virginia Carter, 457, 122; G.F. Carter, 410t, 100, 111t; W.M. Allen, 108t, 75; George Easley, 313, 299; T.J. Funderburk, 569b, 61, 63; Linda Funderburk, 288, 277, 108b. The president recognized delegates from Chickasaw County, and appointed executive committee: Hugh Bill McGuire and G.F. Carter. Leaders: Robert Earl Alexander, 76b, 206, 207; Warren Steel, 57, 179, 137; Mark Davis, 48t, 74b, 126; Billy Williams, 448t, 39b, 89.

    Dismissed for lunch.

    After a delicious lunch President Van Horn called the afternoon session together leading songs on page 503b and 440. Other leaders: Virginia Carter, 378t, 129, 65; Hugh Bill McGuire, 324, 71; G.F. Carter, 68b, 97; Andy Davis, 379, 341, 106; W.M. Allen, 490, 282; Wilma Mitchell, 84, 38t, 47b; Linda Funderburk, 197, 328, 349; Warren Steel, 203, 74t, 326. A business meeting was held at this time. Officers retained: president, John Van Horn, secretary, Virginia Carter. President appointed delegates to State Convention G.F. Carter, Andy Davis, Hugh Bill McGuire, and Alice McGuire. End of business session. John Van Horn led 236.

    Recess.

    Other leaders after recess: John Van Horn, 418; George Easley, 438, 143; Mark Davis, 112, 399, 360; John Merrit 66; Billy Williams, 134. Hugh Bill McGuire, J.L. White edition (W)60, W505. Following announcements, motion was made to adjourn, and the convention was dismissed with prayer by W.M. Allen.

    John Van Horn, president
    Virginia Carter, secretary

    Mississippi State Sacred Harp Singing Convention

    Enon Primitive Baptist Church

    August 24-25, 2002

    Saturday, August 24

    The Mississippi State Sacred Harp Singing Convention convened at Antioch Church in its seventy-fourth annual session for two days of worship in song service to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, when and where the following proceedings were had, to-wit. The Convention was called to order by President Mark Davis called the class to order, welcomed everyone, and led song on page 37b. Elder Charles Porter welcomed the class and offered the morning prayer. Leaders: President Mark Davis 48t, 47b; Vice President John Van Horn 215, 312t; Secretary Jean Gray 36b, 146; Andrew Albers 378b (CB), 524; John Merritt 263 (CB), 478 (CB); Hugh McGuire 155, 314; W.M. Allen 108, 75; Elder Charles Porter 137, 136; Tim Gray 222, 268.

    Recess.

    President Mark Davis called the class to order leading song on page 74b. Leaders: Linda Funderburk 318, 277; Tim Cook 147b (CB), 484 (CB); Bobby Caldwell 127, 82t; Joe Cobb 28b, 38b; Mike McNeil 573 (CB), 522; T.J. Funderburk 147t, 569b; Brenda Merritt 336, 192.

    Lunch.

    President Mark Davis brought the afternoon session to order leading song on page 348b. Leaders: Hugh Bill McGuire, Hugh McGuire, Henry McGuire, and Sarah Tidwell 85, 84; Dr. Wilma Mitchell 480, 68b; George Easley 313, 299; Mako Cook 51, 67b (CH); Ester Mann 475, 454; Henry McGuire 327, 269; John Plunkett 16 (CH), 255 (CH); Robert Earl Alexander 339, 170; Junie McNeil 176b, 176t; Billy Hollingsworth 163, 236. A business meeting was held with the following officers elected or appointed to serve: President - Mark Davis; Vice President - John Van Horn; Secretary - Jean Gray; Chaplain - W.M. Allen; Arranging Committee - Junie McNeil and W.M. Allen; Business and Credentials Committee - George Easley and Hugh McGuire; Memorial Committee - Ester Mann and Wilma Mitchell; Locating Committee - Charles Porter and Tim Gray; Resolutions Committee - Andy Davis.

    Recess.

    President Mark Davis called the class back to order leading song on page 60 (WB). Leaders: Warren Steel 67, 440; Anne Steel 61, 47t; John Hollingsworth 230 (CH); Sarah Tidwell 81t (CH), 117 (CH); Virginia Carter 34b, 49b; Billy Williams 254b (CH); Tim Cook 73b (CH); Mike McNeil 172 (CH); Mako Cook 301 (CH). President Mark Davis led song on page 46, and the class was dismissed with prayer by Chaplain W.M. Allen.

    Sunday, August 25

    President Mark Davis called the Sunday session to order leading songs on pages 42 and 49b. Chaplain W.M. Allen offered the morning prayer. Leaders: President Mark Davis 129; Vice President John Van Horn 448t, 288; Chaplain W.M. Allen 59; Arlon Gardner 183 (CH), 316 (CH); Andy Davis 379, 400; Andrew Albers 338b (CH), 131 (CH); John Merritt 416t (CB), 45b (CB); Hugh McGuire 174 (CB), 172.

    Recess.

    President Mark Davis brought the class to order leading song on page 32t. Leaders: Charles Porter 31b, 460; Brenda Merritt 319, 384; Hugh Bill McGuire 385b, 40; Wilma Mitchell 63, 274t; George Easley 438 (CH), 82 (CH); Ester Mann 171, 143; Virginia Carter 99, 131b; Billy Hollingsworth 225t (CB), 131t (CB).

    Lunch.

    President Mark Davis brought the afternoon session to order leading song on page 223. Leaders: John Hollingsworth 138t, 434; Arlon Gardner 155 (CH), 83t; Andy Davis 200, 254; Andrew Albers 492 (CB), 85 (CH); John Merritt 392 (CB), 507b (CB); Hugh McGuire 393t (CB), 503 (CB); Charles Porter 108b, 418; Brenda Merritt 142, 430; Hugh Bill McGuire 159, 222. A business session was held to hear reports from the various committees. The Business and Credentials Committee, George Easley and Hugh McGuire, reported that several counties and states were represented with delegates and visitors. We find a quorum present and collected $165.00. The Memorial Committee, Ester Mann and Wilma Mitchell, led song on page 119 in memory of Ms. Katherine Wilson Walls, and song on page 235 in honor of Ms. Katie Wilson. The Resolutions Committee, Andy Davis, submitted its report. This and all other reports were accepted.

    Recess.

    President Mark Davis brought the class back to order leading song on page 101t. Leaders: John Lee Van Horn 163; Wilma Mitchell 39t, 569b; Ester Mann and family 358, 117, 490, 284 (CH); Chuck Howell 40, 45; Billy Hollingsworth 171 (CH); Virginia Carter 65, 122; Arlon Gardner 378b, 168. President Davis led song on page 62 as the closing song, and Chaplain W.M. Allen dismissed with prayer.

    Chairman - Mark Davis, Horn4@aol.com
    Vice-Chairman - John Van Horn
    Secretary - Jean Gray
    Chaplain - W.M. Allen

    Cherry Tree Singing

    Itawamba County, Mississippi

    August 25, 2002

    The annual Sacred Harp singing at James Creek Primitive Baptist Church in Itawamba County, Mississippi was held on the fourth Sunday in August. Travis Keeton brought the class to order and led song on page 48t. Lavaughn Ballinger offered the morning prayer. Travis Keeton led song on page 44 in memory of Elmer Conwill who was buried here in July 2001. The class was organized with the following officers elected or appointed to serve: Chairman - Travis Keeton; Vice Chairman - Larry Ballinger; Secretary - Josie Hyde; Arranging Committee - Margaret Keeton. Leaders: Travis Keeton 179; Lavaughn Ballinger 317, 84, 528; Betty Baccus 100 (for Mae Conwill who was unable to attend), 285t, 284 (in memory of Gene Wakefield); Beatrice Brewer 112, 460; Julie Poston 145b (in memory of Elmer Conwill), 166; A.A. Malone 68b, 110; Ivalene Donaldson 129; Gary Smith 523, 565, 31t; Vernice Phillips 318, 222; Julietta Haynes 40, 217, 430. A business session was held for the purpose of changing the singing date to another time. The singers asked, and the James Creek Baptist Church agreed, that the date of this singing be moved to the fourth Sunday in July next year. Therefore, from henceforth, this Cherry Tree Singing will be held on the fourth Sunday of July each year. The date for next year will be July 27, 2003.

    Recess.

    Larry Ballinger brought the class back to order leading songs on pages 56t, 28t, and 50b. Leaders: Clarence McCool 36b, 111b, 569b; Sarah Smith 159, 141; John Hyde 124, 313, 297; Linton Ballinger 457 (by request), 410t; Wayne Baines 155, 146, 319; Wilton Donaldson 348, 225t, 503; Faye Donaldson 299, 270.

    Lunch.

    Travis Keeton brought the class to order and led songs on pages 418 and 142. Leaders: Gravis Ballinger 300, 535, 49t; Chris Ballinger 49b, 163b, 56b; Jayne Fulmer 186, 203; Josie Hyde 234, 280, 477; Dale Kennedy 61, 294, 45t, 460; Lisa Geist 279, 350, 532; Earl Ballinger 530, 500; Warren Steel 340, 272, 286 (in memory of Elmer Conwill); David Jackson 47b, 480; Estes Jackson 426t, 302, 475; Margaret Keeton 456, 301. Announcements were made. Travis Keeton led song on page 499 as the closing song. Estes Jackson offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed. The church invited everyone back again next year on the fourth Sunday in July.

    Chairman - Travis Keeton
    Vice-Chairman - Larry Ballinger
    Secretary - Josie Hyde

    Taylor

    Lafayette County, Mississippi

    October 13, 2002

    The fourteenth annual Sacred Harp singing at Taylor United Methodist Church (formerly held at Pilgrim's Rest Primitive Baptist Church) was called to order by Warren Steel leading song on page 87, 148 and 36b. John Van Horn led the morning prayer, and songs on page 566, 565 and 144. Leaders: Mark Tew, 339, 30t, 117; Janet Jenkins, 388, 127, 40; Anne Steel, 209, 171, 503; George Easley, 34, 313, 523; Hugh Bill McGuire, 344.

    Dismissed for lunch.

    Warren Steel called the class together leading songs on page 137 and 65. Other leaders: John Van Horn, 63, 203, 73t; Mark Tew, 406, 318, 268; Chiquita Walls, 88b, 167, 335; Kevin Robinson, 39t, 373, 45t; Janet Jenkins, 200, 288, 72b; Anne Steel, 110, 269, 31t; George Easley, J.L. White edition (W)527 ("Lady Touch Thy Harp Again"); Mark Tew 236; Debra Spurgeon, 159, 479; Hugh Bill McGuire, W517 ("Not Made With Hands") in memory of Ed Ellzey; John Van Horn, 162; Mark Tew, 354, 410t; Kevin Robinson, 31b, 84; Chiquita Walls, 235; Janet Jenkins, 274t; Anne Steel, 163t; O'Neal Mundle and Luis Rodriguez, 128; Warren Steel, 411, 67; George Easley, 358. Following announcements Warren Steel led the closing song on page 285t, and the class was dismissed with prayer by John Van Horn.


    Mount Olive

    Morton, Mississippi

    October 26, 2002

    The annual Mississippi Cooper Book Convention singing was held at Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist church on Saturday before the fourth Sunday in October. Chairman John Merritt brought the class to order leading song on page 36b. Andrew Albers offered the morning prayer. Leaders: Andrew Albers 436t, 76b; Gary Smith 81, 553, 507b; Sherry Guthery 540, 82, 506; Georgia Kanode 395b, 358; John Lee Van Horn 563, 225t, 140.

    Recess.

    John Merritt brought the class to order leading song on page 488b. Leaders: John Kanode 146, 63, 571; Debbie Wakefield 573, 29t, 123t; Jean Gray 299, 297, 143; Sarah Smith 290, 288; Mark Davis 54t, 411, 522; Henry Guthery 510, 450, 133; Velton Chafin 86, 373, 336b; Mark Davis 336t; Brenda Merritt 86, 559; John Merritt 369.

    Dismissed for lunch.

    The afternoon session was brought to order by John Merritt leading songs on pages 41, 38t, and 39. Leaders: Wanda Capps 505; A.E. Probst 475, 239; Edith Tate 404, 491; Clarence McCool 286, 137; Harrison Creel 355; Junie McNeil 503, 572; Arlon Gardner 497, 142, 319, 300; Bobby Caldwell 38b, 451; Kurt Davis, Natalie Davis, and Hannah Albers 392; Kurt Davis 45; Henry Guthery and Sherry Guthery 574; Wilma Mitchell 68; Clarence McCool 456; Andrew Albers 85; John Kanode 500; Gary Smith and Sarah Smith 461; John Lee Van Horn 56; Arlon Gardner 398b, 83t; A.E. Probst 163b; Andrew Albers 393t. John Merritt led song on page 331t, and Mark Davis dismissed the class with prayer.

    Chairman - John Merritt
    Secretary - Brenda Merritt

    Calhoun County Nursing Home

    Calhoun City, Mississippi

    December 14, 2002

    The annual Sacred Harp singing at Calhoun County Nursing Home was called to order at 1:30 by Robert Earl Alexander leading song on page 312b. Leaders, who kept their seat, were: Brenda Merritt, 274t, 101t; Bernice Embry, 67, 139; John Merritt, 278b, 426t; George Easley, 45t, 288; Hugh Bill McGuire, 503, 29b; Linda Funderburk, 29t, 37t; Warren Steel, 36b, 224; John Van Horn, 273, 523; T.J. Funderburk, 63, 61; Alice McGuire, 40; Charles Porter, 155, 137, 136; Wilma Mitchell, 47t, 490; Warren Steel, 400; Robert Earl Alexander, J.L. White edition (W)494, W519. Following announcements, Robert Earl Alexander led the closing song on page 186 and Elder Charles Porter dismissed the class with prayer.

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