The 5th Annual Georgia State Christian Harmony Convention

Hardeman Primitive Baptist Church
Decatur, DeKalb County, Georgia
Saturday, December 6, 2014 and Sunday, December 7, 2014

The Fifth Annual Georgia State Christian Harmony Convention was held at Hardeman Primitive Baptist Church in Decatur, GA on the first Sunday in December and the Saturday before.

All selections from The Christian Harmony, 2010 edition.

Saturday, December 6

The class was called to order by the President, Billy Hollingsworth, leading 21, Webster.
The opening prayer was offered by Henry Johnson.

The officers for this convention were as follows:
Billy Hollingsworth—President; John Plunkett—Vice President; Judy Mincey—Secretary; Shannon Primm—Treasurer
The appointed committees were as follows:
Locating committee—John Plunkett; Arranging Committee—Chris Wilhelm and Helen Bryson; Memorial Lesson—John Hollingsworth and Michael Walker; Resolutions Committee—Danny Creel and Shannon Primm.

Leaders:
34, Going Home - John Plunkett
50, Cranbrook - Judy Mincey
49, Forever with the Lord - Erin Johnson-Hill
32b, Zellville - Michael Walker
308, The Happy Time - Danny Creel
248, Twilight is Falling - Angie Lawless
51, Lonsdale - John Hollingsworth
341, The Lone Pilgrim - Darrell Swarens
170, On My Way - Ann Jett
264, Harwell - Wanda Capps
189, One by One - Karen Clark
59t, Mear - Eli Hinton
168b, Sunrise - Cindy Tanner
166, What Can I Do? - Ken Tate
338t, How Firm a Foundation - Henry Johnson
490, Creation (Second) - Mako Cook
446, Damascus - Tim Cook
179, Traveling On - Mary Ellen Schrock
546b, Oak Grove - Leslie Booher.

RECESS

Billy Hollingsworth called the class back leading 131, Will You Meet Me?
A short business session was held. The current officers were announced and committees appointed.

Leaders:
300, Desire - Eddie Mash
67b, Dundee - Helen Bryson
541, Resignation (Second) - Malinda Snow
286, Ganges - David Smead
286, Ganges - Matt Hinton
262, Collins - Chris Coughlin
121t, Prosperity - Ed Paton-Williams
157, Hallelujah - Jennifer McDaniel
86b, Hicks' Farewell - Robert Kelley
465t, Breaker - Michael Spencer
219, Rapture (First) - Andy Morse
142, The Solid Rock - Sandra Wilkinson
126, Ocean - Chris Wilhelm
369, Easter Anthem - Debora Grosse
304, Blue Vale of Naucoochee - Jerusha Wheeler.

Eddie Mash offered grace before the bountiful meal.

LUNCH

John Plunkett brought the class to order leading 527, Prince of Light.
Leaders:
133, Juniata - Judy Mincey
372, I Won't Turn Back - Erin Johnson-Hill and Ed Paton-Williams
276, Worlds Beyond the Sky - Michael Walker
74, God's Helping Hand - Bill Hollingsworth
326, Royal Proclamation - Danny Creel
135, Raymond - Angie Lawless
136, Sherburne - John Hollingsworth
91, There is a Fountain - Darrell Swarens
43, The Heavenly Throng - Ann Jett and Cindy Tanner and Wanda Capps
322, Among that Band - Karen Clark
180, The Sinless Summerland - Cindy Tanner
544, Life's Troubles - Ken Tate
256t, Pleading Savior - Henry Johnson
214, Hosanna - Mako Cook
456t, Blenden - Tim Cook
258, Thorny Desert - Mary Ellen Schrock
255, Watchman (Second) - Leslie Booher
316, This Heavy Load - Eddie Mash
15, My Consolation - Shannon Primm.

RECESS

Billy Hollingsworth called the class back leading 203, Cumberland.
Leaders:
137, Antioch - Helen Bryson
73b, Downs - Malinda Snow
97, The Guiding Star - David Smead
346, Star in the East - Matt Hinton
551, ?No such tune? - Chris Coughlin
411, The Trumpeters - Ed Paton-Williams
486t, Retreat - Jennifer McDaniel
438, The Mouldering Vine (Second) - Robert Kelley
334, Jordan's Stormy Wave - Michael Spencer
130b, Passing Away - Sandra Wilkinson
105t, Tender Care - Chris Wilhelm
225t, Kenan - Bill Hollingsworth.

After brief announcements, Henry Johnson closed the singing with a benediction.

Sunday, December 7

The Sunday session was called to order by John Plunkett leading 65, The Golden Hill.
Michael Walker offered an opening prayer.
Leaders:
347, Portuguese Hymn - Bill Hollingsworth
280, Zion - Judy Mincey
103, Derrick - Michael Walker
64, Youthful Blessings - Danny Creel
93, Something New - John Hollingsworth
117, Angel Band - Darrell Swarens
149, A Good Time Coming - Ann Jett
85, Mercy Seat - Wanda Capps
19, The Day of Days - Cindy Tanner
339, Samanthra - Ken Tate
184, Where We'll Never Grow Old - Mary Ellen Schrock
421b, Caddo - Leslie Booher
136, Sherburne - Tina Becker
26b, Ninety-Third - Ann Strange
345, The Shepherd's Star - Jane Spencer
178, That Beautiful Land - Sandra Wilkinson
354, Summer - Robert Kelley
410b, Kambia - Michael Spencer
332, Babylonian Captivity - Lisa Bennett.

A short business session was held. The officers were retained. Billy Hollingsworth—President : John Plunkett—Vice President: Judy Mincey—Secretary: Shannon Primm—Treasurer.

RECESS

Billy Hollingsworth recalled the class by leading 428, Zerah.
Leaders:
18, Praise Our Redeemer - Lauren Bock
131, Will You Meet Me? - Jesse P. Karlsberg, by request of Mary Ellen Doster
145b, Fiducia - David Smead
4, Copeland - Hayden Arp
303, The Unclouded Day - Helen Bryson
282, Friendship - Shannon Primm
462t, Lotha - Chris Wilhelm
261b, Alone - John Plunkett
441, The Lonesome Dove - Bill Hollingsworth
16, The Finest Flower - Judy Mincey
318, The Martial Trumpet - Michael Walker
54, My Trust - Danny Creel
380, Christian Song - John Hollingsworth
238, Child's Wish - Darrell Swarens, in memory of Harrison Creel
82b, Gospel Waves - Ann Jett
172, The Grand Highway - Wanda Capps
281b, Palmetto - Cindy Tanner.

Michael Walker offered a blessing before the abundant lunch.

LUNCH

The class was recalled by Billy Hollingsworth leading 230b, Amboy.
Leaders:
176, Heavenly Treasures - Ken Tate
51, Lonsdale - Mary Ellen Schrock
138, Rest in the Kingdom - Leslie Booher
38, God Is Our Refuge - Jane Spencer
346, Star in the East - Faith Bailey
30b, Dennis - Sandra Wilkinson
236t, Pacolet - Robert Kelley
401b, Euphrates - Michael Spencer
168b, Sunrise - Hayden Arp 87, The Promised Land - Gary Ellison
372, I Won't Turn Back - Lauren Bock and Jesse P. Karlsberg.

The President called for the committee reports.
John Hollingsworth and Michael Walker led a touching memorial service. John led 459t, All-Saints, in memory of Raymond Hamrick.
Also on the list of the deceased were Hugh Bill McGuire (MS), Danny Arms (NC), Sharon Kellam (NC), David Rust (IN), and Odis Abbott (TN).
On the list of sick and shut-in were Ruth Wyers, Frances Carnell, Martha Sue Thompson, Kathleen Robbins, Elsie Moon, Velton Chafin, Johnnie Chafin, Jack Paulk, Eddie Mash and Allison Mitchell Zunklei.

The Locating Committee reported that Hardeman Primitive Baptist Church had volunteered to host the convention in 2015. This kind gesture was adopted by the convention. John Plunkett called for others to make suggestions for the future.

The Treasurer's report was read by Shannon Primm and approved by the convention.

The Resolution Committee submitted the following: Our resolve is to be thankful, first, to God who provides salvation through his son, Jesus Christ. We are thankful to those, ancient and current, who write the songs we love to sing. We thank those who came from nearby and great distance to join their voices in praise to God. We thank those who worked to provide a quality, comfortable venue in which to sing. We thank Hardeman Primitive Baptist Church for opening their doors to allow us to sing for two days. We thank those who provided fine food for all who came, especially Elsie Hollingsworth and Jane McDaniel. Lastly we resolve to continue to lift our praise to God through this music and make strong efforts to join again in 2015 for the Sixth Annual Georgia State Christian Harmony Convention. Respectfully submitted, Danny Creel and Shannon Primm, Resolutions Committee.

This resolution was accepted by the convention.

This closed the business session.

Leaders:
432b, Fish Pond - Jesse P. Karlsberg
179, Traveling On - Helen Bryson
123, Rapturous Scene - Shannon Primm
455b, Rockbridge - Chris Wilhelm
137, Antioch - Helen Bryson
76b, Night - Danny Creel and Ken Tate and Ann Jett and Wanda Capps
50, Cranbrook - Mary Ellen Schrock
81t, Maitland - Darrell Swarens
275, Missionary's Farewell - Michael Walker
548, Macedonia - Jane Spencer and Chris Wilhelm and Robert Kelley
507t, Union - Leslie Booher and Jerusha Wheeler.
After announcements, Billy Hollingsworth led the closing song 507b, Sicily.
Michael Walker dismissed the convention with prayer.

Bill Hollingsworth—President; John Plunkett—Vice President; Judy Mincey—Secretary.