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Ozias Sacred Harp Singing

McDonough, Georgia

Saturday, July 8, 2023

The annual singing formerly held at Flat Shoals Primitive Baptist Church was held at Ozias Primitive Baptist Church on Saturday before the second Sunday in July. The class was called together by Charles Wood leading 49b and 45t. The opening prayer was offered by Eric Tweedy.

Leaders: Eric Tweedy 47t, 282; Jim Cason and Lucile Cason 47b, 49t; Chris Tweedy 147t, 156; Emily Lemcke 347, 87; Oscar McGuire 34b, 515; Jesse Roberts 479, 270; Sandra Wilkinson 75, 277.

The class held a business session electing Jesse Roberts as chairman pro tempore and Sandra Wilkinson as secretary for the 2023 session.

RECESS

The class was called back together by Eric Tweedy leading 276 and 297. Leaders: Charles Wood 82t, 77b; Oscar McGuire 452 (for the Casons); Chris Tweedy 101t. Jesse Roberts offered the blessing for the noon meal.

LUNCH

Jesse Roberts began the afternoon session leading 178 and 179. Leaders: Chris Tweedy 100; Oscar McGuire 440 (for Emily Lemcke), 229, 138b; Chris Tweedy 192; Sandra Wilkinson 300, 473. Announcements were made.

Jesse Roberts led 46 as the closing song, and dismissed the class with prayer.

Chairman—Jesse Roberts; Secretary—Sandra Wilkinson