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Friendship Primitive Baptist Church Singing

Haleyville, Alabama

Sunday, April 25, 2021

The annual Sacred Harp singing at Friendship Primitive Baptist Church was held on the fourth Sunday in April. The class was called to order by Ken Tate leading 47t. Adrian Eldridge offered the opening prayer.

Leaders: Ken Tate 147t; Henry Guthery 172, 189; Roma Rice 100, 206; Nicholas Thompson 112, 120 (in memory of Gravis Ballinger); Tom Booth 499, 475; Richard Mauldin 358, 411; Glenn Keeton and Isabella Keeton 365, 235; Bruce Rolland 426b, 452; Pam Kelly 171, 442, 282.

RECESS

The class was brought back together by Ken Tate leading 340. Leaders: Tim Gregg 97, 328; Lisa Geist 228, 269; Hubert Nall 176b, 176t; Adrian Eldridge 77t, 318; Chris Ballinger 76b, 410t; Carolyn Thompson 216, 500; Paul Godsey 75, 323b; Amber Davis 78, 192; Larry Ballinger 213t, 268. Earl Ballinger asked a blessing before the noon meal.

LUNCH

The afternoon session began with Ken Tate leading 283 (for Parnell Berry). Leaders: Nicholas Thompson 306 (for Parnell Berry); Linda Booth 110, 148; Ricky Beasley 457, 127; Earl Ballinger 389; Mike Hankins 168, 527; Bruce Rolland 82t, 551; Adrian Eldridge 277, 512; Adrian Eldridge and Carolyn Thompson 507; Tim Gregg 299; Isabella Keeton, Glenn Keeton, and Lena Keeton 108t, 45t; Linda Booth and Bruce Rolland 556. Announcements were made.

Ken Tate led 388 as the closing song, and then dismissed the class with prayer.

Chairman—Ken Tate; Vice Chairman—Parnell Berry; Secretary—Nicholas Thompson