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New Providence Primitive Baptist Church Singing

Ringgold, Louisiana

Sat, Sep 6, ’25

The 19th annual Sacred Harp singing convened at New Providence Primitive Baptist Church, Ringgold, Louisiana, on Saturday before the first Sunday in September. The class was called to order by Robert Vaughn leading 59 (CB). The opening prayer was offered by Bruce Ray.

Leaders: Robert Vaughn 468 (CB); Sonya Kirkham 559 (CB), 591 (CB); Gaylon Powell 112 (CB), 239 (CB); Molly Gatewood 274t (CB), 106 (CB); Joan Smith 100 (CB), 47t (CB); Mark Davis 336b (CB), 39 (CB); Miriam Delirium 38b (CB), 38t (CB).

RECESS

Robert Vaughn called the class back to order by leading 535b (CB). Leaders: Mallory Hoopingarner and Harper Hoopingarner 540 (CB), 78 (CB); Valerie Gatewood 223 (CB), 180 (CB); Chris Nicholson 212 (CB), 75 (CB); Kristie Powell 514 (CB), 296 (CB); Will Gatewood 40 (CB), 48t (CB); Peggy Ray 64 (CB), 293b (CB); Miriam Delirium 380t (CB). Gaylon Powell offered the prayer before the noon meal.

LUNCH

The afternoon session began with Robert Vaughn leading 445 and 354t. Leaders: Sonya Kirkham 143, 276; Gaylon Powell 374, 86; Molly Gatewood 83t, 175; Joan Smith 127, 145b; Mark Davis 225t, 430; Miriam Delirium 506, 230; Valerie Gatewood 169, 543; Chris Nicholson and Charity Nicholson 81t, 477.

RECESS

Robert Vaughn called the class back to order leading 128. Leaders: Kristie Powell 45t, 115; Will Gatewood 438, 115; Peggy Ray 63, 569b; Sonya Kirkham 207; Gaylon Powell 538; Molly Gatewood 39t; Joan Smith 133; Mark Davis 273; Miriam Delirium 440; Valerie Gatewood 198; Chris Nicholson and Charity Nicholson 30t; Kristie Powell 29t; Will Gatewood 355; Peggy Ray 565. Announcements were made.

Robert Vaughn led 34t as the closing song. Mike Kirkham offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Robert Vaughn; Secretary—Sonya Kirkham