Mississippi Sacred Harp Singings

Selected Minutes, 2007

  • Pontotoc
  • Oxford City Hall
  • Bethel
  • Concord
  • Sherman
  • Oak Springs
  • Vicksburg
  • Mississippi State Convention
  • Taylor
  • Calhoun County Nursing Home
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    Winter Singing

    Pontotoc, Mississippi

    January 9, 2007

    The Pontotoc Winter Sacred Harp singing was held at the home of Chuck and Ensley Howell on Tuesday night, January 9, 2007, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Chuck Howell welcomed everyone and called the class together leading song on page 63. Bro. Steve Nichols offered prayer. Officers were elected: chairman, Chuck Howell; Secretary, Warren Steel. The following leaders were called: George Easley, 127, 288; Warren Steel, 39t, 276; Dena Holley, 171; Charlotte Hille, 47b, 312b; Brenda Merritt, 39b, 426t; Anne Steel, 110, 475; Particia Henry, 119, 358; Janie Luther, 45t, 61; Mildred Westmoreland, 172; Virginia Dillard, 68b; John Merritt, 294, 278b; Curtis Gregory, 162; Steve Nichols, 425, 128; Chuck Howell, 569b; Dena Holley, 312t. Following announcements, Warren Steel led the closing song on page 236, and Chuck Howell dismissed the class with prayer. Refreshments were then served.

    Chairman - Chuck Howell
    Secretary - Warren Steel

    Oxford City Hall

    Oxford, Mississippi

    March 11, 2007

    The twenty-seventh annual Sacred Harp singing at Oxford City Hall was called to order by Warren Steel leading songs on page 138b and 171. Marlon Beasley led the morning prayer. Mark Tew led song on page 48t, and the class organized by electing the following officers: Chairman, Warren Steel; Vice Chairman, Mark Tew; Secretary, John Merritt; Arranging Committee, Elene Stovall; Hospitality, Linda Boulton, Millicent Nicholas and Brenda Merritt. Leaders: Elene Stovall, 76b, 217; Gary Smith, 178, 565; Wilton Donaldson, 229, 317; Jan Murray, 108t, 101t; Jim Greer, 45t, 63; Shirley McRae, 155; Bill Beverly, 440, 86; John Wall, 198, 49t; Samantha Spiller, 146, 282; Marlon Beasley, 460, 418.

    Recess.

    Warren Steel called the class together leading song on page 215. Leaders: Jeff Corbett, 326, 61; Darlene Reynolds, 145t, 569b; Jeff Sheppard, 124, 322; Reba Windom, 203, 216; Bruce Hedrick, 332, 354b; Shelbie Sheppard, 278t; Travis Keeton, 566, 400; Jamie Corbett, 81t, 66; Sarah Smith, 290. Lunch was served in Off Square Books.

    Lunch.

    The afternoon session began with Mark Tew leading song on page 139. Other leaders: John Van Horn, 378b, 209; Martha Beverly, 428, 383; Glenn Keeton, 300, 163b; Bea Carnathan, 205, 568; Gravis Ballinger, 112, 222; Elizabeth Keeton, 496, 535. A memorial lesson was held. For those deceased since March 2006 -- John Hyde, Mary Ballinger, Lee Wise and Stanley Wise, Sr. -- Larry Ballinger led 490. For the sick and shut-ins Henry Schuman led 475 and 512. John Merritt offered the memorial prayer. End of memorial lesson. Other leaders: Amanda Denson, 272, 36b; Josie Hyde, 507, 234; Emily Thompson, 269, 128; Gaston White, 99, 40; Lisa Geist, 224, 384; Carolyn Thompson, 277, 448t; Hugh Bill McGuire, 373, 328; Juanita Beasley, 32t, 72b; Brenda Merritt, 336, 542; Charlotte Hille, 47b. Following announcements, Warren Steel led the closing song on page 235, 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 1, 2007

    The fifty-eighth annual Sacred Harp singing at Bethel Primitive Baptist Church was called to order by Hugh Bill McGuire leading song on page 48t. John Van Horn led the morning prayer. Hugh Bill McGuire then led song on page 40 and 37b, and called the following leaders: John Van Horn, 39b, 332, 201; Virginia Carter, 122, 123t, 46; Anne Steel, 163t, 411, 436; Mark Davis, 126, 200, 430, 203; Brenda Merritt, 144, 542, 335; John Merritt, 271t, 268; Warren Steel, 211, 163b, 536, 36t, 36b; Mark Tew, 139, 339, 339; John Van Horn, 86; Hugh Bill McGuire, 394.

    Dismissed for lunch.

    After lunch, Hugh Bill McGuire called the afternoon session together leading song on page 29t and 29b. Other leaders: T.J. Funderburk, 282, 47b, 569b; Sarah Tidwell, 42, 63; George Easley, 34b, 523; John Van Horn, 299; Linda Funderburk, 288, 358, 101b; Virginia Carter, 131b, 297; Warren Steel, 270, 214, 215; Brenda Merritt, 475, 480; Charles Porter, 136, 137, 155; John Merritt, 168, 300; Anne Steel, 179, 47t, 178; Robert Earl Alexander, 85, 101t, 384; Mark Tew, 460, 269, 406; W.M. Allen, 490; Mark Davis, 39t, 391, 107; John Van Horn, 236. Following announcements, Hugh Bill McGuire led the closing song on page 479, and the class was dismissed with prayer by Elder Charles Porter.

    Chairman - Hugh Bill McGuire
    Secretary - Warren Steel

    Poplar Springs

    Calhoun County, Mississippi

    May 6, 2007

    The annual Sacred Harp singing at Poplar Springs Baptist Church was called to order after lunch by Robert Earl Alexander leading song on page 30t and 31b. Elder Charled Porter led the morning prayer. Robert Earl Alexander then led song in the J.L. White edition (W)519 (Land of Beulah), and called the following leaders: Anne Steel, 46, 224, 480; George Easley, 313t, W60 (Nearer Home), 34b; Warren Steel, 61, 448t, 300; Linda Funderburk, 288(by request), 128, 373; John Van Horn, 312b, W527, (Lady Touch Thy Harp Again), 45t; W.M. Allen, 108t, E494 (Don't Grieve Your Mother, by request), 490; Charles Porter, 136, 137, 155; John Van Horn, 236; T.J. Funderburk, 569b, 47b, 63; Warren Steel, 457 (by request), 384; Jack Chrestman and Robert Earl Alexander, W517 (Not Made With Hands); Anne Steel, 290 (by request), 163b; Hugh Bill McGuire, 111t; George Easley, 323b; Linda Funderburk, 135; John Van Horn, 101t; Hortense and W.M. Allen, 282' Charles Porter, 418; T.J. Funderburk, 147t; Robert Earl Alexander, 452. Following announcements, Hugh Bill McGuire led "The Drone," and the class was dismissed with prayer by Rev. Ben Hill.


    Concord

    Calhoun County, Mississippi

    May 20, 2007

    The one hundred thirty-third annual Sacred Harp singing at Concord Baptist Church was called to order after dinner by John Van Horn leading song on page 48t. T.J. Funderburk led the opening prayer. John Van Horn then led songs on page 36b and 67, and called the following leaders: Wanda Gregg, 40, 460, 68b; Anne Steel, 209, 61, 348b; Janet Jenkins, 268, 117; Chuck Howell, 147t, 354b, 49b; George Easley, 299, 523, 288; Mark Davis, 106, 200, 146; Deborah Dunn, 133, 313t, 358; John Van Horn, 236; Warren Steel, 65, 203, 269; Charlotte Hille, 47b, 39t, 39b; Linda Funderburk, 143, 341; Robert Earl Alexander 30t, 170, Christian Harmony (CH)248 (Twilght Is Falling); T.J. Funderburk, 45t, 63, 282; ; John Van Horn, J.L. White edition (W)519 (Land of Beulah) for Sandra Stillman. Following announcements, John Van Horn and Deborah Dunn led the closing song on page 46, and Robert Earl Alexander dismissed the class with prayer.


    Sherman

    Calhoun County, Mississippi

    June 3, 2007

    The fifty-eighth annual Hill Roane memorial Sacred Harp Singing at Sherman Baptist Church was called to order by Mark Davis leading songs on page 30t, 74b and 31b. Arlon Gardner led the morning prayer. Mark Davis led song on page 39t, and called the following leaders: John Van Horn, 39b, 179, 28t; Natalie Davis, 79, 354b, 345t; Arlon Gardner, 345b, 542, 475, 448t.

    Recess.

    Mark Davis called the class together leading song on page 29t. Leaders: Hugh Bill McGuire, 29b, 137; Andy Davis, 297, 217, 203, 196, 182; Warren Steel, 183, 191, 187, 315; Chuck Howell, 420, 176b, 72b.

    Dismissed for lunch.

    Mark Davis called the afternoon session leading song on page 209. Other leaders: Natalie Davis, 45t, J.L. White edition (W)519 (Land of Beulah); Linda Funderburk, W491 (Jesus Died for Me), 122; T.J. Funderburk, 47b, 61, 68b; Charlotte Hille, 535, 495, 145t; John Van Horn, 201, 163t; Curtis Bryant, Christian Harmony 248 ("Twilight is Falling"), W527 (Lady Touch Thy Harp Again), 59; Arlon Gardner, 56b, 457, 83t, 378b.

    Recess.

    Mark Davis called the class together leading song on page 303. Other leaders: Warren Steel, 284, W154 (Eden), 346, 285t; Andy Davis, 377, 379; Chuck Howell, 163b, 112; Following announcements, Mark Davis led the closing song on page 378t, and and T.J. Funderburk dismissed the class with prayer.

    Chairman - Mark Davis
    Secretary - Warren Steel

    Oak Springs

    Calhoun County, Mississippi

    June 10, 2007

    The annual Sacred Harp Singing at Oak Springs Church was called to order by John Van Horn leading song on page 30t. The Rev. Bill Baker led the morning prayer. John Van horn led songs on page 63, 61, 47t, 312b and 457, and called the following leaders: J.E. Simpson, J.L. White edition (W)494 (Don't Grieve Your Mother), W519 (Land of Beulah), W517 (Not Made With Hands); Warren Steel, 129. 128, 36b, 37t; Hugh Bill McGuire, 37b, 40; Andy Davis, 460, 209; Mark Davis, 146, 270. At 11:15, the regular preaching service followed.

    Dismissed for lunch.

    John Van Horn called the class to order after dinner leading songs on page 285t, 111t and 410t. Other leaders: George Easley, 288, 313t, 127; Linda Funderburk, 108b, 85; T.J. Funderburk, 31b, 33b, 35; J.E. Simpson, Christian Harmony (CH)248; 72b; Warren Steel, 102, 141, 326, 327; Andy Davis, 383, 236, 198, 254; Mark Davis, 220, 430, 441, 391, 67; Hugh Bill McGuire, 440, 267; George Easley, 323b; Linda Funderburk, 39t, 39b; T.J. Funderburk, 48t, 400, 490. Following announcements, John Van Horn led the closing song on page 155 and the class was dismissed with prayer by T.J. Funderburk.


    Southern Heritage Center

    Vicksburg, Mississippi

    July 28-29, 2007

    Saturday, July 28

    The Holt Collier/Mississippi Bear Hunt Memorial singing was called to order by John Merritt leading 59. Robert Vaughn led the morning prayer. The following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairman - John Merritt; Vice Chairman - Brenda Merritt; Secretary - Henry Schuman. John Merritt explained that the class could sing, at their choice, from The Sacred Harp, 1991 edition, or The B.F. White Sacred Harp, Cooper Edition, (CB), or the Alabama Christian Harmony, (CH). Leaders: Brenda Merritt 559 (CB); Bill Beverly 478 (CB); Cheryl Foreman 171; Velton Chafin 316 (CH); Michele Cull Munfordville; Mark Davis 572 (CH); Sarah Smith 340; Greg Howard 547; Natalie Davis 572 (CB); James Eldridge 300; Ruth Wyers 264 (CH); Dennis Crawford 277; Rebecca Eldridge 168; Stanley Edwards 522 (CB); Juanita Beasley 61.

    Recess

    John Merritt brought the class back together leading 331. Leaders: Kate Davis 137 (CB); Robert Vaughn "Higher Ground"; Wilma Mitchell 569b; Bruce Hedrick 302 (CH); Mako Cook 282 (CH); Brandon Acton 53; Emily Creel 133 (CB); Hugh Bill McGuire 233 (CH); Nancy Van Den Akker 445; John Van Horn 77t; Martha Beverly 546; Tim Cook 254t (CH); Jenny Acton and Jacob Acton 112; Matt Steinbron 239 (CB); A.E. Probst 178; Katherine Eldridge 117.

    Recess

    Brenda Merritt brought the class back to order leading 76b. Leaders: Vic Whistman 84; Virginia Eldridge 503; Henry McGuire 365; Bea Carnathan 205; Mike Hinton 373; Charlotte Bishop 229 (CB); Sue Bunch 142 (CH); Wayne Dell 47b; Marilyn Bradley 225t; Darrell Swarens 505 (CB); Tammy Powell 189 (CB); Andrew Albers, Hanna Albers, and Rhoda Albers 145b (CB); Charles Franklin 74b (CB); Marion Patrick 358.

    Lunch

    Henry Schuman brought the afternoon session to order leading 32t. Leaders: Lewis Oswalt 146; Chuck Howell 96 (CB); Stephanie Fida 448t; Danny Creel 308 (CH); Carolyn Thompson 393t (CB); Frank Strickland 488t (CB); Nancy Hogan 95 (CB); Gaylon Powell 336 (CH); Emily Thompson 128; Henry Guthery III 450 (CB); Mary Burrow 159; Mike McNeil 172 (CH); Bill Hogan 64 (CH); Deborah Feaster 143 (CH); Gary Smith 46t (CH); Sandie Scott, John Merritt, and Kate Davis 392 (CB).

    Recess

    John Merritt brought the class back together leading 574 (CB). Leaders: Ken Tate 149 (CH); Randy McCollum 63 (CB); Junie McNeil 483 (CH); Ken Sundberg 161 (CB); Darlene Reynolds 355 (CH); Marlin Beasley 338 (CH); Henry Guthery 19 (CH); Morgan Bunch 30t (CB); Arlon Gardner 490; Adrian Eldridge 124; Bobby Caldwell 219 (CH). John Merritt, Brenda Merritt, and Hugh Bill McGuire led 81 (CH) as the closing song. The closing prayer was offered by Adrian Eldridge, and the class was dismissed.

    Sunday, July 29

    The Sunday session was called to order by Henry Schuman leading 30t. Danny Creel offered the morning prayer. Leaders: Brenda Merritt 542; Darrell Swarens 107 (CH); Nancy Van Den Akker 78 (CB); Morgan Bunch 140 (CB); Juanita Beasley 63. The class sung birthday wishes to Bill Beverly. Leaders: Martha Beverly 340; Velton Chafin 86 (CB); Sarah Smith and Gaylon Powell 444 (CB); Bruce Hedrick 117 (CB); Rebecca Eldridge 442; Brandon Acton 282; Emily Thompson 215; Henry Guthery III 434; Sue Bunch 225 (CB); Arlon Gardner 380t (CB).

    Recess

    John Merritt and Sandra Melschimer brought the class back together leading 484 (CB). Leaders: Virginia Eldridge 180; Gary Smith and Sarah Smith 85b (CH); Carolyn Thompson 196; Hugh Bill McGuire 203 (CH); Cheryl Foreman 475; Ken Tate 275b; Dana Merritt 486 (CB); Bill Hogan 464 (CB); Stephanie Fida 335; Bill Beverly 248 (CH).

    Recess

    Henry Schuman brought the class to order leading 388. Leaders: Emily Creel 322 (CH); Gaylon Powell 86; Michele Cull and Annaliza Cull 299; Wayne Dell 178; Marilyn Bradley 303; Adrian Eldridge 185b (CH); Alice Sundberg 573 (CB). Andrew Albers and Mike Hinton conducted the memorial lesson. Andrew Albers spoke about those who have passed into glory, and led 546 in memory of the following deceased: Billie Joe Harris, Flarce Creel, John Hyde, Marie Guthrie, Heath Jett, and Julian Murphy (Alabama); Robert Bozarth (Indiana); Mirjana Lausevic (Minnesota); Mary Ellen Guthrie (Mississippi); Hibbard Thatcher and Harmon Wray (Tennessee); Mary Ballinger and Verna Powell (Texas). Mike Hinton talked about those who are sick and shut-ins. He led 129 in their honor, and the names are as follows: Amanda Denson, Wilton Donaldson, Herby Bailey, Thurman Nall, Uel Freeman, Mattie Townsel, and Milton Oliver (Alabama); Beau Caldwell (Arkansas); Edith Tate (Florida); Raymond Hamrick (Georgia); Bob Meek (Kentucky); Pauline Childers (Michigan); Emily Boswell (Mississippi); Roger Crabtree (Ohio); Ophelia Matthews and Myra Palmer (Texas). The memorial lesson was concluded. Leaders: Sandy Scott 408 (CB); Stanley Edwards 383; Bea Carnathan 496; Andrew Albers 133 (CH); Deborah Feaster 16 (CH); Ken Sundberg 501 (CB).

    Lunch

    John Merritt called the afternoon session to order leading 258 (CH). Leaders: Marion Patrick 516 (CB); Martha Beverly 56b; Mike Hinton 527; Charlotte Bishop 480; Danny Creel 404 (CB); Tammy Powell 216 (CB); James Eldridge 177; Mary Burrow 268t (CB); Frank Strickland 367 (CB); Katherine Eldridge 59; Chuck Howell 112; Ruth Wyers 130t (CH); Marlin Beasley 507; Jenny Acton and Jacob Acton 100; Henry Schuman 532; Bill Hogan and Nancy Hogan 145t; John Van Horn 497 (CB); Henry Guthery 549. Announcements were made. John Merritt, Brenda Merritt, and Henry Schuman led 377b (CB) as the closing song. The convention was dismissed with prayer.

    Chairman - John Merritt
    Vice-Chairman - Brenda Merritt
    Secretary - Henry Schuman

    Calhoun County Musical Association

    Bethel Primitive Baptist Church

    August 11, 2007

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    Mississippi State Sacred Harp Singing Convention

    Antioch Primitive Baptist Church

    August 25-26, 2007

    Saturday, August 25

    The seventy-ninth session of the Mississippi State Sacred Harp Singing Convention convened at Antioch Primitive Baptist Church on the fourth Sunday and Saturday before in August. The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition, The Christian Harmony, and the Cooper Book were used throughout the convention. President Mark Davis called the singing to order and led 37b. Chaplain Arlon Gardner offered the opening prayer. Mark Davis led 47b, welcomed visitors and extended appreciation and thanks to Bro. Alfred Bailey and Antioch Primitive Baptist Church for hosting the singing. Leaders: Mark Davis 208; John Lee Van Horn 213t, 212; Jean Gray, 418, 288; Darlene Reynolds, 569b, 145t; Arlon Gardner 112, 76b; Lucy Sandidge, 497, 361; Wanda Gregg, 460, 40; Michael Spencer, 207, 354t; Drew McGuire, 354b, 282; T.J. Funderburk, 68b, 63; Tom and Carson Gray, 358, 143.

    Recess

    The singing continued with John Merritt and Bruce Hedrick leading 478 (CB) and 392 (CB). Leaders: Mike McNeil, 522 (CB), 172 (CH); Michael Heyerman, 55 (CB), 502 (CB); Jane Spencer, 204t (CB), 316 (CB); Haley Gray, Madelyn Freeman and Kate Gray, 78b (CH), 175 (CH); Warren Steel, 392, 359 (CB); Emily Mayes, 145b, 235.

    Lunch

    Mark Davis called the class to order leading 126. Leaders: Linda Funderburk, 290, 373; Renee Eady, 171; Hugh McGuire, 240, 409; Mark Davis, 117 (CH) by request; Gabe Monroe, 445, 117; Nancy Van Den Akker, 497 (CB), 573 (CB); Matthew Howard, 40; Bruce Hedrick, 128, 59; Tim and Haley Gray 222, 218; Regina Derstine, 200, 440; Billy Hollingsworth, 180 (CH), 236. Election of officers: On motion, seconded and carried, the current officers were re-elected. President - Mark Davis; Vice President - John Lee Van Horn; Secretary - Jean Gray; Assistant Secretary - Darlene Reynolds; Chaplains - W.M. Allen and Arlon Gardner; Arranging Committee - Darlene Reynolds, Junie McNeil, and Elsie Hollingsworth; Business and Credentials Committee - Hugh McGuire, Colvin Mann, and Mike McNeil; Memorial Committee - Ester Mann and John Hollingsworth. Location Committe - Henry McGuire, Bobby Caldwell, and John Lee Van Horn. End of business session.

    Recess

    Singing resumed with John Lee Van Horn leading 61. Leaders: Junie McNeil, 43 (CH), 64 (CH); Bobby Caldwell, 201 (CH), 216t (CH); Henry McGuire, 269, 442; Hugh Bill, Hugh, Henry and Drew McGuire, 155 (CH), 503; Wilma Mitchell, 39t; Warren Steel, 378b (CB); Mark Davis, 131 (CH). A motion was made and carried to adjourn until Sunday morning. The Drone was sung as the closing song. The convention was dismissed by Chaplain Arlon Gardner.

    Sunday, August 26

    President Mark Davis opened the Sunday morning session with 30t. W.M. Allen offered the opening prayer. Leaders: Mark Davis 101t, 203; John Lee Van Horn 25b (CH), 339 (CH); Darlene Reynolds and John Hollingsworth, 188 (CH), 24t (CH); W.M. Allen, 108t, 490; Arlon Gardner, 183, 372 (CH); Natalie Davis, 572 (CB), 354b; Bruce Hedrick, 179 (CH), 117 (CH), Jane Spencer, 322 (CH), 318 (CH).

    Recess

    The singing resumed with John Hollingsworth leading 82t. Leaders: Lucy Sandidge, 510, 24 (CH); Michael Spence, 23b (CH), 30b (CH); Haley Gray and Madelyn Freeman, 323 (CH), 289 (CH); Michael Heyerman, 520 (CB), 485 (CB); Linda Funderburk, 328, 155; Drew McGuire, 137, 388; Tom and Carson Gray, 268, 334.

    Lunch

    Mark Davis called the afternoon session together leading song on page 160b. Leaders: Jean Gray and grandchildren, 142 (CH), 284 (CH), 214 (CH); Nancy Van Den Akker, 38t (CB), 78 (CB); T.J. Funderburk, 323b, 147t; Mike McNeil, 308 (CH), 51 (CH); Billy Hollingsworth, 399b, 23b (CH); Hugh McGuire, 393t (CB), 511t (CB); Emily Mayes, 154, 206 (CH). The Memorial Committee (John Hollingsworth and Ester Mann) conducted a lesson in memory of Ellen Guthrie, Walterine Bartlett, Ester Everett, and Sam Smith (Mississippi) and Richard Mauldin, Sr. (Alabama). John Hollingsworth led 95b (CH) for the deceased and W.M. Allen offered prayer. The Business and Credentials Committee (Hugh McGuire, Colvin Mann, and Mike McNeil) reported sufficient funds to cover the expenses of the convention. A Resolution of thanks was extended to Antioch Primitive Baptist Church, singers, and those who brought food. A motion was made and seconded to accept the reports as given.

    Recess

    Henry McGuire led 318 and 254 to bring the class back to order. Leaders: John Merritt, 380b (CB), 380t (CB); Tim and Haley Gray and Madelyn Freeman, 441, 220; Wanda Gregg, 541, 408 (CB); Hugh Bill, Henry, Hugh and Drew McGuire, 168 (CH); Ester Mann, 258 (CH), 85b (CH); Junie McNeil, 253 (CH), 46t (CH), 564. Andy Davis Announcements were made. A motion was made to dismiss until next year. Mark Davis led the Drone as the closing song. W.M. Allen dismissed the class with prayer.

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

    Taylor

    Lafayette County, Mississippi

    October 14, 2007

    The nineteenth 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, 126 and 63. Greg Allred led the morning prayer. Leaders: Mark Davis, 106, 39t, 220, John Merritt, 271t, 278b, 312b; Seth Allred, 29b, 28t, 37b; Brenda Merritt, 142, 336, 542; Rachel Allred, 317, 385b, 477; Anne Steel, 45t, 179. 209; Hugh Bill McGuire, 208.

    Dismissed for lunch.

    Warren Steel called the class together leading songs on page 61 and 131t. Other leaders: John Van Horn, 65, 200, 196; Caleb Allred, 47b, 448t, Will Allred, 282, 300, 87; Susan Allred, 430, 183, 378b; Jack Barbera, 268, 40; Natalie Davis, 354b, 79, 345t; Mark Tew, 335, 341, 139; Charlotte Hille, 30t, 101t, 348b; Kurt Davis, 155, 358; Mark Davis, 216; Rachel Allred, 192, Susan Allred, 182; Mark Tew, 119; Seth Allred, 82t; John Van Horn 340; Anne Steel, 318; John and Brenda Merritt, 434. Following announcements Warren Steel led the closing song on page 345b, and the class was dismissed with prayer by Mark Davis.


    Calhoun County Nursing Home

    Calhoun City, Mississippi

    December 18, 2007

    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 144 and 452. T.J. Funderburk offered prayer. Leaders: Wilma Mitchell, 569b, 39t; Linda Funderburk, 37b, 47t; T.J. Funderburk, 47b, 282; Charles Porter, 155, 137; W.M. Allen, 490, J.L. White edition (W)494 ("Don't Grieve Your Mother"); Hugh Bill McGuire, 200, 273; John Van Horn, 45t, 384; Mark Tew, 59, 318; Brenda Merritt, 40, 186; Anne Steel, 268, 215, 192; John Merritt, "Nothing But the Blood," 312b; George Easley, 523, 313t; Warren Steel, 306, 163t, 288 (for Bernice Embry). Following announcements, Robert Earl Alexander and John Merritt led the closing song ob page 236, and Charles Porter dismissed the class with prayer.

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