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The Mobile Sacred Harp Singing

Mobile, Alabama

Sat, Aug 2, ’25

The 3rd annual Mobile Sacred Harp All-Day Singing was held at Government Street United Methodist Church, Mobile, Alabama, on Saturday before the first Sunday in August. Two songbooks were used: The B.F. White Sacred Harp, Cooper Edition and The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition. The class was called to order by Kevin Dyess leading 380t (CB), who gave a few introductory remarks about Sacred Harp and then gave a warm welcome to all in attendance. The opening prayer was offered by Joshua McCoy.

The B.F. White Sacred Harp, Cooper Edition. Leaders: Kevin Dyess 142 (CB); Nancy Van Dan Akker 392 (CB); Nicole Bowman 543b (CB), 300 (CB); Gary Padgett 460 (CB), 156 (CB); Ryan Bowman 30b (CB), 186 (CB); DeAna Autry 348t (CB), 336t (CB); Joshua McCoy 563 (CB), 264t (CB); Lachlan Woodson 463 (CB), 571 (CB); Anne Royappa 504t (CB), 68t (CB); Tim Royappa 27 (CB), 67 (CB).

RECESS

The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition. Leaders: Kevin Dyess 480, 127; Nancy Van Dan Akker 178; Nicole Bowman 430, 503; Gary Padgett 278b, 442; Ryan Bowman 86, 240; DeAna Autry 276, 65; Joshua McCoy 84, 133; Anne Royappa 105; Rowan Marye 113; Tim Royappa 107; Laura Jane 159.

Kevin Dyess gave the memorial lesson and led 574 (CB) in memory of the following: Charlotte Naylor—Alabama; and Micky Smith—Florida. A prayer for those held in memory was given by Joshua McCoy, and Kevin Dyess led the class in singing 369 (CB). The abundant lunch offerings were blessed by Mrs. Margaret Dyess.

LUNCH

The B.F. White Sacred Harp, Cooper Edition. The afternoon session began with Georgeanna Presnell leading 96 (CB) and 335 (CB). Leaders: Nancy Van Dan Akker 229 (CB); Nicole Bowman 38b (CB); Gary Padgett 572 (CB); Ryan Bowman 358 (CB); DeAna Autry 268t (CB); Joshua McCoy 38t (CB); Anne Royanna 163t (CB), 332 (CB); Tim Royappa 45b (CB), 101b (CB).

RECESS

The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition. Leaders: Georgeanna Presnell 47b, 87; Nancy Van Dan Akker 168; Nicole Bowman 163b (by request), [112-1991-1991]; Gary Padgett 198; Ryan Bowman 535; DeAna Autry 288; Joshua McCoy 146; Anne Royappa 284; Rowan Marye 285t, 99; Tim Royappa 504; Laura Jane 58, 348b. Announcements were made.

Kevin Dyess led 559 (CB) as the closing song. Kent Dueitt dismissed the class with prayer.

Chairman—Kevin Dyess; Vice Chairman—DeAna Autry; Arranging Committee and Secretary—Kate Barrett