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Hoboken Sacred Harp Singing (Cooper Book)

Mars Hill Primitive Baptist Church, Hoboken, Georgia

Saturday, March 18, 2023

The 26th annual session of the Hoboken All-Day Singing was called to order by Riley Lee leading 195. Riley offered opening remarks by welcoming those visiting, and then led the class in singing the minor and major scale. Elder Terry Herrin offered the opening prayer.

Leaders: David Lee 463; Clarke Lee 374; Steve Luttinen 507b; James Williamson 500; Kevin Barrans 497; Brenda Dunlap 312; Sophie Sokolov 54t; Kristofer Ilex 65; Darlene Dalton 133; Matt Bell 92; Karen Clark 55; Carol Buche 171.

RECESS

Riley Lee brought the class back together leading 293b. Leaders: Tollie Lee 544; John Gentry 102; Clarke Williams 458; Scott Ivey 567; Gene Pinion 60; Daniel Williams 336t; Beverly Dayton 504; Jose Camacho and Kevin Juarez 514, 29b; Morgan Bunch 543; Lynn Batten and Tony Batten 63, 571; Oscar McGuire 293b; Brian Dennison 146.

RECESS

Clarke Lee brought the class back together leading 30b. Leaders: Julie Lee 558; Mary Elizabeth O’Neal 378t; Kathy Lee 68b; Shane O’Neal and Kellen O’Neal 392. The memorial lesson was held at this time. Riley Lee spoke of the singers who have passed away in the last two years, his memories of them, and the songs they loved. Specifically, he spoke about Resting, Resurrection, Reunion and Rejoicing. Riley led 503 for those loved ones who have passed away. The memorial lesson was closed with prayer offered by Elder Jason Deal.

Leaders: Jason Deal 72; Priscilla Bell 191; Marty Wootten 99 (in memory of Marlon Wootten); Timothy Altman 159; Jared Wootten 400; Ashley Thompson 31t; Jessica Altman 203. The lunch blessing was offered by Elder Shane O’Neal.

LUNCH

David Lee brought the class back together leading 76b. Leaders: Jamey Wootten 49b; Devin Scherck 505; Hayden Wootten and Brooke Wootten 47b; Rob Dillion 451; Kinsley O’Neal 572; Steve Luttinen 416t; Kevin Barrans 563; Brenda Dunlap 210; Sophie Sokolov 464; Kristofer Ilex 38t; Darlene Dalton 587; Matt Bell 309; Phillip Reeves 101t; Karen Clark 520; Carol Buche 269; Clarke Williams 152; Scott Ivey 89; Daniel Williams 74t; Morgan Bunch 591; Oscar McGuire 276; Mary Elizabeth O’Neal, Kendra Sanctuary, and Dinah East 393; Marty Wootten, Jared Wootten, Jamey Wootten, and Hayden Wootten 129; Tollie Lee and Lynn Carter 511t.

Following announcements, Clarke Lee, David Lee, and Phillip Reeves led 62 as the closing song. Jonathan Altman offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Riley Lee; Secretary—Jessica Altman