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New Providence Primitive Baptist Church Singing

Ringgold, Louisiana

Saturday, September 6, 2014

The 8th annual Sacred Harp singing convened at New Providence Primitive Baptist Church, Ringgold, Louisiana, on Saturday before the first Sunday in September. The morning session was called to order by Robert Vaughn leading 59 (CB) and 264b (CB). The opening prayer was offered by Elder Joe Asbell.

Leaders: David Rousseau 127 (CB), 159 (CB); Baron Powers 63 (CB), 358 (CB); Charity Vaughn 208 (CB), 224 (CB); Sherry Rousseau 571 (CB), 47b (CB); Carole Watts 559 (CB), 40 (CB); Joan Smith 395b (CB), 225t (CB); Darlene Reynolds 484 (CB), 410 (CB).

RECESS

Drew McGuire called the class back to order leading 207b (CB). Leaders: Peggy Chapman 337 (CB), 518 (CB); Otis Chapman 500 (CB), 501 (CB); Mark Davis 378b (CB), 411 (CB); Drew McGuire 511t (CB), 572 (CB); Joe Asbell 96 (CB), 45t (CB); Mallory Oliver 355 (CB), 540 (CB); Peggy Ray 573 (CB), 507b (CB); David Rousseau 84 (CB). Bro. Leo Stanley offered the blessing before the noon meal.

LUNCH

The afternoon session was called to order by Robert Vaughn leading 61. Leaders: Sonya Kirkham 99, 54t (CB); David Rousseau 82t, 87; Baron Powers 268, 335; Charity Vaughn 95, 74b; Sherry Rousseau 282, 30t; Joan Smith 341, 100; Darlene Reynolds 480, 569b; Peggy Chapman 68b, 58; Otis Chapman 491, 496; Mark Davis 495, 270; Drew McGuire 225t, 108t; Peggy Ray 143, 347; Sonya Kirkham 384, 124; Robert Vaughn and Charity Vaughn 32b; Joan Smith 47t; Mark Davis 96; Drew McGuire 38b; Baron Powers 79.

Robert Vaughn led 69t as the closing song. The closing prayer was offered by David Rousseau, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Robert Vaughn; Secretary—Sonya Kirkham