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Smyrna Sacred Harp Singing

Smyrna Primitive Baptist Church, Goodwater, Alabama

Sunday, September 17, 2017

The annual Sacred Harp Singing at Smyrna Church was held on the third Sunday in September. Jack Nelson brought the class together leading 480 and 32t. Elder Ken Milner offered the opening prayer.

The class agreed to retain the following officers: Chairman—Jack Nelson; Co-Chairman—William Futral; Secretary—Virginia Futral.

Leaders: Eugene Forbes 112, 203; Winfred Kerr 500, 314; Robert Chambless 122, 34b; Taylor Kennedy 27, 235; Nathan Rees 127, 36b; Hayden Arp 58, 75; Nancy Novotny 389, 229; Cecil Roberts 48t, 383; Ed Thacker 213t, 421.

RECESS

Jack Nelson, Mona Nelson, Sidney Burleson, and Michele Burleson brought the class back together leading 59 and 77t. Leaders: Denice Burleson 358, 196; Myrlene Redmond 147t, 569b; Wendy Anderson 300, 98; Philip Denney 313t, 120; Richard DeLong 168, 214; Roy Nelson 39b, 44; Ken Milner 45t. Elder Louis Culver asked a blessing before the noon meal.

LUNCH

Jack Nelson brought the class back together leading 228. Leaders: Judy Chambless 165; Fallon Cook 186, 146; Chance Cook 192; Eugene Forbes 328; Winfred Kerr 89; Robert Chambless 225t; Taylor Kennedy 167; Nathan Rees 30t; Hayden Arp 460; Nancy Novotny 332; Cecil Roberts 76b; Ed Thacker 341; Denice Burleson 269; Myrlene Redmond 108t; Wendy Anderson 340; Philip Denney 142; Richard DeLong 322; Roy Nelson 390; Judy Chambless 565; Fallon Cook 176t; Denice Burleson 25. Jack Nelson led “What A Day That Will Be” (by request) and “God Bless America” (by request). Elder Ken Milner dismissed the class with prayer.

Chairman—Jack Nelson; Co-Chairman—William Futral; Secretary—Virginia Futral