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New Providence Primitive Baptist Church Singing

Ringgold, Louisiana

Saturday, September 5, 2020

The 14th 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 59b (CB). The opening prayer was offered by Elder Joe Asbell.

Leaders: Robert Vaughn 101t (CB); Tim McClain 336t (CB), 450 (CB); Kristie Powell 536 (CB), 464 (CB); Joe Asbell 106 (CB), 107 (CB); Mallory Hoopingarner 388 (CB), 559 (CB); Cheyenne Ivey 511t (CB), 138t (CB); Gaylon Powell 131t (CB), 563 (CB).

RECESS

Robert Vaughn called the class back to order leading 64 (CB). Leaders: Charity Vaughn 402b (CB), 392 (CB); Carol Watts 572 (CB), 573 (CB); Peggy Ray 78 (CB), 553b (CB); Chris Nicholson 212 (CB), 293b (CB); Kristie Powell 514 (CB); Gaylon Powell 172 (CB); Chris Nicholson 72 (CB); Kristie Powell 393 (CB). Gaylon Powell offered prayer before the noon meal.

LUNCH

The afternoon session was called to order by Robert Vaughn leading 35. Leaders: Sonya Kirkham 54t (CB), 40; Tim McClain 535, 105; Cheyenne Ivey 222, 430; Gaylon Powell 86, 442; Charity Vaughn 186, 340; Chris Nicholson 341, 223; Carol Watts 445, 454; Joe Asbell 77t, 77b; Kristie Powell 448t, 110. Announcements were made. The annual singing at New Providence Primitive Baptist Church, Ringgold, Louisiana, will be held on Saturday before the second Sunday in September, 2021 (September 11).

RECESS

Leaders: Robert Vaughn 168; Joan Smith 179, 100; Peggy Ray 143; Mallory Hoopingarner 117, 282; Sonya Kirkham 124, 99; Tim McClain 178; Cheyenne Ivey 76b; Gaylon Powell 163b; Chris Nicholson 479; Carol Watts 344; Kristie Powell 384.

Elder Joe Asbell led 62 as the closing song. Tim McClain offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Robert Vaughn; Secretary—Sonya Kirkham