Mississippi Sacred Harp Singings

Selected Minutes, 2003

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

    Oxford, Mississippi

    March 9, 2003

    The twenty-third annual Sacred Harp singing at Oxford City Hall was called to order by Warren Steel leading songs on page 138b and 306. John Merritt led the morning prayer. Mark Tew led songs on page 341 and 406, and the class organized by electing the following officers: Chairman, Warren Steel; Vice Chairman, Mark Tew; Secretary, John Merritt; Arranging Committee, Lisa Geist. Leaders: Sandie Scott, 393, 74b; Gravis Ballinger, 112, 36b; John Merritt, 66, "Nothing But the Blood"; Wilton and Ivalene Donaldson, 225t, 499. Marilyn Burchett, 108b, 551; John Van Horn, 67, 442; Edith Tate, 532; Lisa, Kurt, and Natalie Davis, 45t; Henry McGuire, 183, 490; Ken Tate, 73b, 283; Chiquita Walls, 339, 75.

    Recess.

    Lisa Geist called the class together leading songs on page 182 and 272. Others who led: Chris Ballinger, 350, 410t; Karen Ivey, 114; Connie Stanton, 143; Faye Donaldson, 40; John Hyde, 314; Velton Chafin, 311; Max Berueffy, 89, 436; Willodean Barton, 480; Sarah Tidwell, 72b, 42; Julie Poston, 166b; Bobby Watkins, 73t, 48t, 566; Brenda Merritt, 434, 137.

    Lunch.

    The afternoon session began with Larry Ballinger leading songs on page 113 and 91. Other leaders: Henry Guthery, 354t, 460; Hugh Bill McGuire, 440, 196; Ozella Blackmon, 192; Elene Stovall, 430, 142. A memorial lesson was held for singers and loved ones departed in the past year, including Frances Lee, Tressie Adkins, Nell Adams, Katie Wilson and Dr. Richard Enochs. Sick and shutins were also remembered, including Lavaughn Ballinger and Emily Boswell. Becky Briggs and Brenda Merritt led songs on page 163b and 274t. End of memorial lesson. Leaders: Wanda Capps, 216, Sherry Guthery, 340; Bennie Walls, 108t; James Edmond, 400; William Edmond, 30t; Mark Davis, 47b, 220; David Ivey, 33b; Andy Davis, 269; Josie Hyde, 477; Travis Keeton, 155; Anne Steel, 38b, 318; Ann Ballard, 284; Chuck Howell, 63; Jack Barbera, 268; Harrison Creel, 498. Warren Steel and Andy Davis, 236. 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 6, 2003

    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, 47b, 126, 101t; Warren Steel, 121, 131t, 283; Virginia Carter, 63, 61; Mark Tew, 40, 299, 338; Anne Steel, 180, 181, 480; John Merritt, 321, 108b, 88b.

    Recess.

    Hugh Bill McGuire called the class together leading songs on page 34b and 300. Leaders: Mark Davis, 56b, 391, 273; Henry McGuire, 460, 298, 200; Wilma Mitchell, 108t, 68b.

    Dismissed for lunch.

    After lunch, Hugh Bill McGuire called the afternoon session together leading song on page 74b. Other leaders were: John Van Horn, 217, 215; Robert Earl Alexander, 129, 335; Virginia Carter, 48t, J.L. White edition (W)491 (Jesus Died for Me); Kurt Davis, 274t, 45t; Warren Steel, 203, 209; Linda Funderburk, 551, 358; Anne Steel, 348b; T.J. Funderburk, 147t, 569b; Mark Davis, 436, 198; Andy Davis, 254, 434; Henry McGuire, 430, 220; John Van Horn, 236.

    Recess.

    Hugh Bill McGuire called the class together leading song on page 56t. Other leaders: Wilma Mitchell, 29t, 490; Janet Jenkins, 155, 146; John Merritt, 277, Christian Harmony (CH)137 (Antioch); George Easley, 523; Charles Porter, 137, 136; W.M. Allen, 282, 400. Following announcements, Hugh Bill McGuire led the closing songs on page 268 and 385b, and the class was dismissed with prayer by Robert Earl Alexander.


    Poplar Springs

    Calhoun County, Mississippi

    May 4, 2003

    The annual Sacred Harp singing at Poplar Springs Baptist Church was called to order John Van Horn leading songs on page 48t and 45t. Rev. Charlie Swords led the morning prayer. John Van Horn then led song on page 89, and called the following leaders: Mark Tew, 87, 335, 268; Anne Steel, 334, 171, 278b; Warren Steel, 29t, 40, 74b, 75; John Van Horn, 145t, 144, 146, 145b, 111t; Mark Tew, 108t, 30t, 117; Anne Steel, 111b, 203, 31t; Hugh Bill McGuire, 31b, 32t; Warren Steel, 142, 229, 36b; John Van Horn, 83t, 82t.

    Dismissed for lunch.

    John Van Horn called the afternoon session together leading song on page 72b; Other leaders: T.J. Funderburk, 61, 569b, 63; W.M. Allen, 108b, J.L. White edition (W)519, 490; Robert Earl Alexander, 235, 401, 170; Linda Funderburk, 373, 131t, W491b; Charles Porter, 155, 137, 136, 379; George Easley, 143, 438, 34b; John Van Horn, 236; Mark Tew, W494, 139, 341; Anne Steel, 384, 68t, 434; Warren Steel, 153, 448t, 224; John Van Horn, 358, 176b; T.J. Funderburk, 147t, 128; W.M. Allen, W526, 288; Robert Earl Alexander and Charles Swords, Christian Harmony (CH)248. Following announcements, John Van Horn led the closing song on 457, and the class was dismissed with prayer by Robert Earl Alexander.


    Concord

    Calhoun County, Mississippi

    May 18, 2003

    The annual Sacred Harp singing at Concord Baptist Church was called to order after dinner by John Van Horn leading songs on page 47b and 565. T.J. Funderburk led an opening prayer. John Van Horn then led song on page 53, and called the following leaders: Wanda Gregg, 460, 369; Anne Steel, 318, 209, 47t; Janet Jenkins, 117, 82t; Kurt Davis, 45t, 274t; Mark Davis, 36b, 171, 200; George Easley, 299, 313, J.L. White book (W)527; Warren Steel, 270, 276, 277; John Van Horn, 236, W494; Debbie Dunn, 312b, 119, 37b; Andy Davis, 424, 400, 430; Linda Funderburk, 143, 163t; Robert Earl Alexander, 35, W517 for Lorene Borgognoni; Warren Steel, 288; T.J. Funderburk, 63, 61, 569b; Hugh Bill McGuire, 480; Natalie Davis, 345t. Following announcements, John Van Horn led the closing songs on page 86 and 34b, and the class was dismissed with prayer by R.E. Alexander.


    Sherman

    Calhoun County, Mississippi

    June 1, 2003

    The fifty-fourth annual Hill Roane memorial Sacred Harp Singing at Sherman Baptist Church was called to order by Mark Davis leading songs on page 31b and 37b. John Van Horn led the morning prayer. Mark Davis then led songs on page 39t and 39b, and called the following leaders: John Van Horn, 179, 207, 300, 273; John Merritt, Cooper Revision (C)559; 163b, 108b; Anne Steel, 348b, 349, 129, 378t; Kurt Davis, 45t, 274t, 133.

    Recess.

    Mark Davis called the class together leading song on page 126. Other leaders: Warren Steel, 173, 284, 206, 198; Darlene Reynolds, 145t, 145b, 204; Hugh Bill McGuire, 176t, 137.

    Dismissed for lunch.

    Mark Davis called the afternoon session leading songs on page 209 and 208. Other leaders: Andy Davis, 182, 254, 269, 299; John Van Horn, 212, 407, 186; John Merritt, J.L. White edition (W)478b (Brown), 332, 358; Anne Steel, 544, 61, 189; Robert Earl Alexander, 100, 101t, 438; Mark Davis, W154b (Eden), Warren Steel 418, 65, 211; John Van Horn, 236.

    Recess.

    Mark Davis called the class together leading song on page 176b. Other leaders: Andy Davis, 434, 436, 384, 373; Hugh Bill McGuire, 441; Kurt Davis, 354b; Robert Earl Alexander, 124, 406; Natalie Davis, 345t. Following announcements, Mark Davis led the closing song on page 62, and Robert Earl Alexander dismissed the class with prayer.

    Chairman - Mark Davis
    Secretary - Warren Steel


    Oak Springs

    Calhoun County, Mississippi

    June 8, 2003

    The annual Sacred Harp Singing at Oak Springs Church was called to order by John Van Horn leading song on page 59, 63 and 45t. Rev. Bill Baker led the morning prayer. The following leaders led: Hugh Bill McGuire, 72b; James Ellis Simpson, J.L. White edition (W)519; W495; Warren Steel, 72t, 74b, 144, 89; Ginnie Ely, 145b, 203, 34b; George Easley, W527, W60; John Van Horn, 162, 161, 159; Hugh Bill McGuire, 155, 146. 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 29b, 29t and 125. Other leaders: Charles Porter, 136, 137, 379; Curtis Bryant, 323b, Christian Harmony (CH)248, W517; Robert Earl Alexander, 496, 60, 79; Andy Davis, 120, 58, 430; Warren Steel, 428, 426t, 277, 276; Ginnie Ely, 114, 313t, 64; John Van Horn, 236; George Easley, 61, 418; Charles Porter, 30t, 31b, 36b; Robert Earl Alexander, 35, 170; Andy Davis, 460, 434, 269; John Van Horn, 131b for Virginia Carter, 290; Hugh Bill McGuire, W512, W505. Following announcements, John Van Horn led the closing song on page 73t and the class was dismissed with prayer by R.E. Alexander.


    Cherry Tree Singing

    Itawamba County, Mississippi

    July 27, 2003

    The annual Sacred Harp singing at James Creek Primitive Baptist Church in Itawamba County, Mississippi was held on the third Sunday in July. Travis Keeton brought the class to order and led songs on page 48t and 499, followed by prayer. The class was organized with the following officers elected or appointed to serve: Chairman -John Merritt; Vice Chairman - Dale Kennedy; Secretary - Brenda Merritt; Leaders: Dale Kennedy 176t, 59, 58; Wilton Donaldson 348b, 490; John Hyde 159, 129; Larry Ballinger 135, 139; Hugh Bill McGuire 137, 441; Gravis Ballinger 78, 112, 36t; Ivalene Donaldson 42, 274t; Chris Ballinger 75, 73b, 74b.

    Recess.

    Dale Kennedy and John Merritt brought the class back to order leading song on page 294. Leaders: Dale Kennedy 128, 171, 31t; Faye Donaldson 40, 430, 124; Betty Baccus 284; 61, 396; Amber Springfield 410, 127, 81t; Beatrice Brewer 112, 137; John Jyde 566; Josie Hyde 143, 73t, 88t; Julie Poston 145b (for Mae Conwill) 275b.

    Lunch.

    John Merritt brought the class to order and led "Mercy Seat" and 77t. Leaders: Clarence McCool 68b, 569b, 225t; Estes Jackson 82t, 245b, 426t; Beatrice Brewer 45t; Betsy Farris 49b; Wilton Donaldson 317; John Hyde 63; Marlin Beasley 285t; Hugh Bill McGuire 300; Brenda Merritt 89, 383, 144; Ivalene Donaldson 166; Amber Springfield 142; Betty Baccus 100; Amber Springfield 146; Josie Hyde 155; Clarence McCool 147t; Travis Keeton 445, 235; Marlin Beasley 294 Announcements were made. John Merritt and Dale Kennedy led song on page 46 as the closing song, and the class was dismissed with prayer.

    Chairman - John Merritt
    Vice-Chairman - Dale Kennedy
    Secretary - Brenda Merritt

    Calhoun County Musical Association

    Mt. Herman Primitive Baptist Church

    August 9, 2003

    The 126th session of the Calhoun County Musical Association was called to order by President John Van Horn leading song on page 59. Robert Earl Alexander led the morning prayer. President sang and led 120. Other leaders: W.M. Allen, 108t, 75; Robert Earl Alexander, 397, 201, 53; Linda Funderburk, 108b, 64; Warren Steel, 270, 131b, 189; John Merritt, 566, 163b. The president recognized delegates from Chickasaw County, and appointed executive committee: Hugh Bill McGuire, Mark Davis and Henry McGuire. Leaders: Joe Cobb, 40, 31b; Anne Steel, 65, 171, 163t; T.J. Funderburk, 68b; Mark Davis, 432, 209, 121, 208; Henry McGuire, 172, 177, 34b; Hugh Bill McGuire, 67, 383.

    Dismissed for lunch.

    After a delicious lunch President Van Horn called the afternoon session together leading songs on page 47b and 297. Other leaders: Drew McGuire, 63, 155, 445t; W.M. Allen, 282, 400; Robert Earl Alexander, 401, J.L. White edition (W)519; Linda Funderburk, 127, 143, 277; Warren Steel, 77t, 70b, 442; John Merritt, 240; Anne Steel, 344, 348b, 340; Hugh Bill McGuire, W512, W154b; A business meeting was held at this time. Officers elected: president, John Van Horn, secretary, Alice McGuire. President appointed delegates to State Convention and Chickasaw Convention: John Van Horn, Hugh Bill McGuire, and Alice McGuire. End of business session.

    Recess.

    Other leaders after recess: John Van Horn, 176b, 236; Mark Davis, 273, 142, 327; John Merritt, 268; Mark Davis, 358; Warren Steel, 352; Hugh Bill McGuire, 127, 441. Following announcements, John Van Horn led closing song on page 111b. Motion was made to adjourn, and the convention was dismissed with prayer by Robert Earl Alexander

    John Van Horn, president
    Alice McGuire, secretary

    Mississippi State Sacred Harp Singing Convention

    Antioch Primitive Baptist Church

    August 23-24, 2003

    Saturday, August 23

    The seventy-fifth annual session of the Mississippi State Sacred Harp Singing Convention was held at Antioch Primitive Baptist Church in Scott County, Mississippi on the fourth Sunday and Saturday before in August for two days of worship in song service to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. President Mark Davis brought the class to order with 37b. Chaplain Arlon Gardner led in prayer. Thanks were given to Mr. Alfred Bailey for providing comfort and beauty for the convention. Leaders: President Mark Davis 76b, 87; Vice President John Van Horn 47b, 171; Secretary Jean Gray 297, 114b; Chaplain Arlon Gardner 448t, 457; Mike McNeil 573 (CB), 522 (CB); Hugh McGuire 174 (CB), 565; Billy Hollingsworth 39b, 236; Joe Cobb 28b, 38b.

    Recess.

    The singing resumed with President Mark Davis leading 74b. Leaders: Henry McGuire 442, 408; Andrew Albers 267b (CB), 39 (CB); John Hollingsworth 176t, 82t; Tim Gray 40, 101t; Gaston White 84, 66; Denise Richardson 28t; Darlene Reynolds 336t (CB), 348t (CB). Chaplain W.M. Allen returned thanks for the noon meal.

    Lunch.

    After a bountiful lunch the singing resumed for the afternoon session with President Mark Davis leading 29b. Leaders: Emily Mayes 235, 145b; W.M. Allen and Henry McGuire 75, 282; Hugh Bill McGuire, Hugh McGuire, and Henry McGuire 200, 196; Ann Fox 45t, 143; Misty Mullis 480, 358; Ann Ballard 490, 421; Bobby Caldwell 281b (CH), 216t; Junie McNeil 319, 145t; Bill Hogan 51 (CH), 138t (CB); Ester Mann (assisted by W.M. Allen) 346 (CH), 318. President Mark Davis called for a motion to open the convention for business. For the election of officers, a motion was made and seconded to retain the same officers. Various committees were appointed. Officers/Committees: President - Mark Davis; Vice President - John Van Horn; Secretary - Jean Gray; Chaplain - W.M. Allen; Arranging Committee - Junie McNeil; Memorial Committee - John Hollingsworth and Ester Mann; Locations Committee - Henry McGuire, John Van Horn, and Arlon Gardner; Business and Credentials Committee - Hugh McGuire, Tim Gray, and Colvin Mann; Resolutions Committee - Andrew Albers and Alice McGuire.

    Recess.

    The singing resumed with President Mark Davis leading 65. Leaders: John Merritt and Gordon Cotten 258 (CH), 380 (CH), 85; Brenda Merritt 142, 336; Warren Steel 224, 378b; Mark Tew 338, 273; Anne Steel 268, 178; Colvin Mann 147t, 164; Hannah Albers 392 (CB). Announcements were made. A new singing will be held near Vicksburg. Alfred Bailey stated that there was a need to establish a building fund. President Davis led "The Drone" as the dismissal song, and W.M. Allen dismissed the class with prayer.

    Sunday, August 24

    President Mark Davis opened the Sunday morning session with 30t. Chaplain W.M. Allen offered the morning prayer. President Mark Davis welcomed everyone, offered a special thanks to Antioch Primitive Baptist Church, and recognized delegates from Chickasaw and Calhoun counties. Leaders: President Mark Davis 36b, 29t; Vice President John Van Horn 217, 176b; Secretary Jean Gray 119, 108; Chaplain W.M. Allen 59, 117 (CH); Hugh McGuire 54 (CH), 320, 507 (CB); Arlon Gardner 183, 373, 378t; Billy Hollingsworth 484b (CB), 225t (CB), 365 (CB).

    Recess.

    President Mark Davis brought the class back to order with 207. Leaders: Wilma Mitchell 248 (CH), 569; Andrew Albers 344, 109t (CB), 559 (CB); Henry McGuire 91, 327, 269; John Hollingsworth 460, 230, 138t; Gaston White 63, 35, 186. Chaplain W. M. Allen returned thanks.

    Lunch.

    President Mark Davis brought the afternoon session to order leading 61 and 78. Leaders: Darlene Reynolds 184 (CH), 355 (CH); Hugh Bill McGuire, Hugh McGuire, and Henry McGuire 299, 159; Ann Ballard 204, 512, 268; Tim Gray 222, 308 (CH); Haley Gray 289 (CH); Haley Gray and Madelyn Freeman 388; Ann Fox 101t, 567; Ester Mann and W.M. Allen 171, 288, 136; Bobby Caldwell 86 (CH); Bobby Caldwell, Hugh McGuire, and Hugh Bill McGuire 117. The 2:00 p.m. committee reports were given. The Memorial Committee led 100 and 76 (CH), and concluded with prayer by W.M. Allen; and the Business and Resolutions Committee reported. It was moved and seconded to accept all reports as given. Antioch Primitive Baptist Church requested the convention next year.

    Recess.

    President Mark Davis brought the class to order leading 48t. Leaders: Paula Freeman 350 (CH), 168 (CH); Junie McNeil 104, 32t; Colvin Mann 155, 355; Hannah Albers 145b; Billy Hollingsworth 172 (CH); Gaston White 192; Ann Ballard 335; Hugh McGuire 393 (CB). A motion was made to adjourn. Announcements were made. A special thanks was given to Mr. Alfred Bailey and Antioch Primitive Baptist Church. The class was dismissed with "The Drone" and prayer by Chaplain W.M. Allen.

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

    Taylor

    Lafayette County, Mississippi

    October 12, 2003

    The fifteenth 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 48t and 53. George Easley led the morning prayer. Leaders: John Van Horn, 65, 67, 274t. George Easley, 313, 34b; Mark Tew, 339, 141, 40; Andy Davis, 379, 430, 282, 400; Hugh Bill McGuire, 278b.

    Dismissed for lunch.

    Warren Steel called the class together leading songs on page 418 and 29t. Other leaders: John Van Horn, 224, 223, 209; George Easley, J.L. White edition (W)527, 323b; Mark Tew, 36b, 410t, 406; Jack Barbera, 268, 45t; Andy Davis, 58, 460, 424; Nelson Fitts, 101t, 341, 47t; Hugh Bill McGuire, 277, 503l Warren Steel, 236, 171; Will Foster, 127, 273; John Van Horn, 155, 215; Anne Steel, 39t, 480, 61; Michael Jefferson, 63; Mark Tew, 139; John Van Horn, 457, 203; Nelson Fitts, 143, 46; Warren Steel, 270. Following announcements Warren Steel led the closing song on page 131b in honor of Virginia Carter, and the class was dismissed with prayer by John Van Horn.


    Great River Singing

    Vicksburg, Mississippi

    October 25, 2003

    The class was called together at Jordan's Chapel by John Merritt, leading "Angel Band" (OSH) and 29b (CB). Randy McCollum offered the opening prayer. Gordon Cotton gave a message of welcome and led 218 (OSH). Singing was from the Cooper Book, the Alabama Christian Harmony, and the Old School Hymnal. Leaders: John Merritt 564; Wanda Gregg 470, 143; Brenda Merritt 76,142; Mike McNeil 573, 522; Paul Figura 146, 575; A.E. Probst 574, 239; Nancy Van Den Akker 497; John Lee Van Horn 38t, 36b; Mark Davis and Bobby Caldwell 82, 54t.

    Recess.

    The class was called back to order with John Merritt leading 243b. Leaders: Mark Davis 128, 154b; Ester Mann and Mark Davis 505, 484b; Jean Gray 288, 358; Barbara McNeil and Mike McNeil 559, 571; Ann Fox and Paul Figura 388, 507b. Gordon Cotton offered some remarks on reviving the tradition of Sacred Harp singing in the area, and a small group sang "Who Will Sing for Me." John Merritt asked the blessing on the noon meal.

    Dismissed for lunch.

    The class reconvened at the Old Courthouse Museum where Gordon Cotton, the curator, offered a welcome to members of the local community who had come to listen, and led an opening prayer. Leaders: John Merritt 59, 49t; Mark Davis 155, 200; Mark Davis and Natalie Davis 572; John Lee Van Horn 132, 488b; Mike McNeil 204t (CH), 47 (CH); Bobby Caldwell and Mark Davis 38b, 216t (CH); Jean Gray 63, 127; Barbara McNeil 54t, 559; Nancy Van Den Akker 229, 192; Paul Figura 101t, 40; A.E. Probst and John Merritt 159, 45b; Ann Fox and Paul Figura 107; Shirley Figura 484b; Brenda Merritt 543b, 47b; John Lee Van Horn 235; Wanda Gregg 239; Ester Mann 451b, 171; John Merritt .Nothing But the Blood., 571, 117 (CH); John Merritt and Brenda Merritt 331t. Gordon Cotton extended an invitation to hold a singing at the museum next year, and closed the singing with prayer.

    Chairman - John Merritt
    Secretary - Nancy Van Den Akker

    Mount Olive

    Morton, Mississippi

    October 25, 2003

    John Merritt brought the class to order leading song on page 14 (Old School Hymnal). Andrew Albers offered the morning prayer. Leaders: John Merritt, 46, 116; Nancy Van Den Akker, 546, 78; Velton Chafin, 225t, 478; John Van Horn, 511t, 140; Karen Clark, 563, 367; Ann Fox, 107t, 135; Shirley Figura, 49b, 63; Paul FIgura, 128, 239.

    Recess.

    Andrew Albers brought the class to order leading songs on page 41 and 176b. Leaders: Don Clark, 30t, 171; Wanda Gregg, 155, 28b; Brenda Merritt, 559; Kate Merritt, 137; Hannah Albers, 392; Ester and Colvin Mann, 49, 400 (for W.M. Allen); Kurt Davis, 45t; Natalie Davis, 572; Mark Davis, 53, 203, 200; Paul Figura, 47b; Karen Clark, 411; Ann Fox, 449, John Merritt, 369.

    Dismissed for lunch.

    The afternoon session was brought to order by Murray Simmons leading songs on page 355 and 67. Leaders: Hannah Albers, 145b; John Van Horn, 263; Karen Clark, 410, 509; Nancy Van Den Akker, 100; Don Clark, 286b; Wanda Gregg, 408; Brenda Merritt, 101t; Kate Merritt, 522, 447t; Ester Mann, 143; Colvin Mann, 159; Andrew Albers, 438; Paul Figura, 340, Shirley Figura, 274t; John Merritt led song on page 496t, and Paul Figura dismissed the class with prayer.

    Chairman - John Merritt
    Secretary - Nancy Van Den Akker

    Calhoun County Nursing Home

    Calhoun City, Mississippi

    December 13, 2003

    The annual Sacred Harp singing at Calhoun County Nursing Home was called to order at 1:30 by Robert Earl Alexander leadig songs on page 101t and 569b. Leaders were: Andy Davis, 379, 434, 400; George Easley, 145b, 34b; Bernice Embry and Anne Steel, 67, 318; John Van Horn, 223, 109; T.J. Funderburk, 63, 45t; Warren Steel, 332, 436, 273; Robert Earl Alexander, 35; Andy Davis, 217, 58; George Easley, J.L. White edition (W)519, W60; Anne Steel, 61, 153; John Van Horn, 111t, 111b; T.J. Funderburk, 68b, W494; Warren Steel, 278b. Following announcements, Warren Steel led the closing song on page 288 and T.J. Funderburk dismissed the class with prayer.

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