The 7th Annual Georgia State Christian Harmony Convention

Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church
Tallapoosa, Haralson County, Georgia
Saturday, December 3, 2016 and Sunday, December 4, 2016

The seventh annual Georgia State Christian Harmony Convention was held at Shiloh Primitive Baptist on the first Sunday and the Saturday before in December. All songs from The Christian Harmony, 2010 edition, unless otherwise noted.

Saturday, December 3, 2016

The class was called to order by John Plunkett leading 67t, Peterboro.
Bill Hollingsworth offered prayer.

Leaders: 359, Wondrous Love - John Plunkett
319, Weary Pilgrim - Chris Wilhelm
61t, North Carolina - Chris Wilhelm
310t, Our Journey Home - Michael Spencer
493b, Day-Star - Michael Spencer
4, Copeland - Hayden Arp
316, This Heavy Load - Hayden Arp
542, The Heavenly Home - Leslie Booher
54, My Trust - Leslie Booher
90, Brightest Days - Bill Hollingsworth.
26t, Golden Hill - Bill Hollingsworth.

Recess

Mike Spencer reconvened the class with 163t, Hollis.

Leaders: 544, Life's Troubles - Jesse P. Karlsberg
74, God's Helping Hand - Jesse P. Karlsberg
36t, Lovely Vine - Shannon Primm
15, My Consolation - Shannon Primm
237, Remember Thy Creator - David Smead
346, Star in the East - David Smead
117, Angel Band - Rob Dunn
109, Not Made with Hands - Rob Dunn
322, Among that Band - Cindy Tanner
168b, Sunrise - Cindy Tanner
27t, Morning Worship - Henry Johnson
80, The Blind Girl - Henry Johnson
149, A Good Time Coming - Ann Jett
170, On My Way - Ann Jett
189, One by One - Henry Schuman and Linda Hellerich
372, I Won't Turn Back - Henry Schuman and Linda Hellerich
43, The Heavenly Throng - Danny Creel
354, Summer - Danny Creel
179, Traveling On - Mary Ellen Schrock
51, Lonsdale - Mary Ellen Schrock
515, Olive Shade - Lisa Bennett
462t, Lotha - Lisa Bennett
534, Angels Singing - Ken Tate.
490, Creation (Second) - Ken Tate.

Lunch
Danny Creel offered a grace before the bountiful meal.

The class was called back by John Plunkett leading 510t, Aberdeen.

Leaders: 195, Garden - Chris Wilhelm
172, The Grand Highway - Hayden Arp
436b, It Is I - Leslie Booher
1, Weary Rest - Nathan Rees
50, Cranbrook - Nathan Rees
312, Penitence - Jane Cannon
226t, Rock of Ages - Rob Dunn
176, Heavenly Treasures - Lauren Bock and Ken Tate
332, Babylonian Captivity - David Smead
180, The Sinless Summerland - Mary Ellen Schrock
182, A Happy Meeting - Jesse P. Karlsberg
338b, Davis - Ann Jett
64, Youthful Blessings - Jared Mooney
85, Mercy Seat - Cindy Tanner
318, The Martial Trumpet - Bill Hollingsworth
42, Joy-Bells - Henry Schuman and Linda Hellerich
16, The Finest Flower - Lisa Bennett
448t, Suffield - Robert Kelley
67b, Dundee - Ken Tate
339, Samanthra - Shannon Primm
410b, Kambia - Michael Spencer
5t, Dear Friends, Farewell - Henry Johnson
152, ?No such tune? - Daniel Williams
216t, O, Save - Daniel Williams
26b, Ninety-Third - Michael Walker.
John Plunkett and Mike Spencer led 111b, Judkins as a parting song.
Michael Walker closed the day with prayer.

Chairman-John Plunkett; Vice-Chairman—Mike Spencer; Chris Wilhelm—Secretary (for Judy Mincey).

Sunday, December 4, 2016

John Plunkett reconvened the convention with 356, Morning Song.
Nathan Rees offered a prayer. John welcomed the group back and led 527, Prince of Light.

Leaders: 404b, Arion - Michael Spencer
397b, Bedan - Michael Spencer
365, The Indian's Petition - Chris Wilhelm
329, Redeeming Grace - Chris Wilhelm
465t, Breaker - Jane Cannon
71, The Peaceful Shore - Jane Cannon
231, Indian's Farewell - Nathan Rees
492, ?No such tune? - Nathan Rees
103, Derrick - Shannon Primm
404, ?No such tune? - Shannon Primm
365, The Indian's Petition - Jesse P. Karlsberg (by request)
143, Farther Along - Jesse P. Karlsberg (by request)
326, Royal Proclamation - Henry Johnson
281t, Am I Born to Die? - Henry Johnson
432b, Fish Pond - Mary Ellen Schrock (in honor of Mako Cook)
284, Don't Grieve Your Mother - Mary Ellen Schrock (in honor of Mako Cook)
133, Juniata - Henry Schuman and Linda Hellerich
85, Mercy Seat - Henry Schuman and Linda Hellerich
John Plunkett led the class in 294 (SH), Rocky Road, at the request of Mildred Patterson.

Recess

Mike Spencer called the class back leading 235, Faithful Soldier.

Leaders: 497b, Horton - Robert Kelley
449, Cosmer - Robert Kelley
130t, Sacred Love - John Hollingsworth
136, Sherburne - John Hollingsworth
198, News From The Skies - Lauren Bock.
3, Christmas Morning - Lauren Bock.

A short business meeting was held.
John Hollingsworth moved to keep the same officers. The motion was seconded and passed. John Plunkett—Chairman; Mike Spencer—Vice-Chairman; Judy Mincey—Secretary.

The memorial lesson was offered by Lauren Bock and Leslie Booher. Leslie spoke of the power of prayer and of the bonds that join this community. On the sick and shut in list were Cassie Allen, AL; Karen Matthews, FL; Gillian Inksetter, Canada; Betty Allgood, GA. The class sang 359, Wondrous Love.
The deceased list was: Elsie Moon, AL; Garland McCarn, AL; Gary Smith, AL; Matthew Beasley, AL; Walter Hartley, NC; B. M. Smith, GA; Earlis McGraw, GA; and Ruth Steggles, UK. The class sang 393b, China in their memory.
Henry Johnson closed the memorial with prayer.

Leaders: 428, Zerah - Bill Hollingsworth
369, Easter Anthem - Bill Hollingsworth
564, ?No such tune? - Judy Mincey
547, Higher Ground - Judy Mincey
538, Isles of the South - Michael Walker.
350, The Rock - Michael Walker.

Bill Hollingsworth offered a prayer of thanksgiving for the lunch provided.

The class was called back to the afternoon session by John Plunkett leading 282, Friendship.

Leaders: 495, The Sailor's Home - Michael Spencer
123, Rapturous Scene - Jane Cannon
364, Redemption (Second) - Nathan Rees
203, Cumberland - Shannon Primm
289, Happy Land - Jesse P. Karlsberg
274, Mother Tell Me of the Angels - Henry Johnson
355, Homeward Bound - Mary Ellen Schrock
184, Where We'll Never Grow Old - Henry Schuman
508, Heavenly Rest - Robert Kelley
436t, Turner - Bill Hollingsworth
50, Cranbrook - Judy Mincey
51, Lonsdale - Judy Mincey
519, Dalston - Michael Walker.
419t, Rockingham (First) - Michael Walker.

The class held a final business session.
Michael Walker offered a list of resolutions. Shannon Primm made a report on the treasury. The locating committee reported that the 2017 Convention will return to Shiloh pending approval by the church.

After the announcement of upcoming singings, John Plunkett led 290, Amity and the class took the parting hand.
John Hollingsworth offered a benediction.

John Plunkett—Chairman; Michael Spencer—Vice-Chairman; Judy Mincey—Secretary.