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Old Harmony Primitive Baptist Church Singing

Abernathy, Cleburne County, Alabama

Sunday, April 16, 2023

The annual Sacred Harp singing at Old Harmony Primitive Baptist Church was held on the third Sunday in April. Winfred Kerr called the class to order leading 59 and 89. Cecil Roberts offered the opening prayer. Winfred Kerr welcomed everyone, and a business session was held. The following officers were elected to serve: Chairman—Winfred Kerr; Vice Chairman—Oscar McGuire; Secretary—Glenda Collins.

Leaders: Oscar McGuire 34b, 33b; Glenda Collins 45t, 32t (for her Uncle Lewis); Barbara Brooks 129 (in memory of Ruth Daniels), 303; Bert Collins 39b, 35; Cecil Roberts 340, 312b; Sheri Taylor 39t, 65; Laura Kidd 119, 117.

RECESS

Winfred Kerr brought the class back together leading 77b (in memory of Charlene Wallace) and 225t. Leaders: Sawyer Lett and Tina Lett 146, 452; Oscar McGuire 171, 515; Glenda Collins 445 (in memory of Ann Simpson), 76b; Barbara Brooks 235 (in memory of Virginia Dyer), 410t; Bert Collins 542, 335; Cecil Roberts 37b, 229; Laura Kidd 159, 163b; Sheri Taylor 68b, 334. Cecil Roberts asked the blessing at the table before the noon meal.

LUNCH

The afternoon session of singing began with Winfred Kerr leading 516 and 282. Leaders: Oscar McGuire 155, 441; Glenda Collins 63, 143; Barbara Brooks 72b (for Robert Chambless), 406; Bert Collins 142 (in memory of Phillip Denney), 148; Cecil Roberts 30b, 285t; Sawyer Lett and Tina Lett 378t, 145b; Laura Kidd 87 (in memory of Phillip Denney), 101t (in memory of her Grandmother); Sheri Taylor 77t, 79.

Following announcements, Winfred Kerr led 47b as the closing song. The closing prayer was given by Oscar McGuire, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Winfred Kerr; Vice Chairman—Oscar McGuire; Secretary—Glenda Collins