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Harmony Singing

Harmony Primitive Baptist Church, Morgan County, Alabama

Saturday, November 11, 2023

The first Sacred Harp singing at Harmony Primitive Baptist Church was held on Saturday before the second Sunday in November. The class was called to order by Nicholas Thompson leading 81t. Elder Daniel Hopper offered the opening prayer.

The following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairman—Nicholas Thompson; Vice Chairman—Daniel Hopper; Secretary—Judy Caudle.

Leaders: Nicholas Thompson 80b; Daniel Hopper 334, 310 (in memory of Glenda Hopper); Judy Caudle 276, 82t; Jaidyn Stump 429; Carol Newman 68b, 358; Lisa Geist 228, 472; Judy Mincey 410t, 34t.

RECESS

Nicholas Thompson led 374 (in memory of Marvin Hopper) to bring the class together. Leaders: Amber Davis 391, 436 (for Ozella Blackmon); Larry Ballinger 56t, 32t; Earl Ballinger 317, 208; Jaidyn Stump 282, 268; Nicholas Thompson 387, 220; Judy Mincey 540, 70t; Daniel Hopper 223, 139. Elder Daniel Hopper asked a blessing at the tables.

LUNCH

The afternoon session began with Nicholas Thompson leading 137. Leaders: Lisa Geist 110, 272; Amber Davis 172, 182; Carol Newman 373, 274t; Judy Caudle 129, 340; Earl Ballinger 285b, 284; Larry Ballinger 93; Daniel Hopper 143 (for Donna), 245 (for Butch White); Nicholas Thompson 186 (for Donna), 101t (in memory of J. L Hopper).

Nicholas Thompson led 521 as the closing song. Elder Daniel Hopper dismissed the class with prayer.

Chairman—Nicholas Thompson; Vice Chairman—Daniel Hopper; Secretary—Judy Caudle