The 3rd Annual Georgia State Christian Harmony Convention

Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church
Tallapoosa, Haralson County, Georgia
Saturday, December 1, 2012 and Sunday, December 2, 2012

The 3rd annual Georgia State Christian Harmony Convention was held the 1st Sunday and Saturday before of December at Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church in Tallapoosa, Georgia.

All selections from The Christian Harmony, 2010 edition.

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Michael Spencer called the class to order with 267, Louisiana.
John Hollingsworth offered the opening prayer.

President Mike Spencer announced that officers elected the year before to serve for this convention are Mike Spencer—President; Bill Hollingsworth—Vice President; John Plunkett—Secretary, Shannon Primm—Treasurer.

The Locating committee serving from the previous year includes Judy Mincey, Hugh McGraw, and John Plunkett. Appointed committees for this year are: Arranging—Jane Spencer; Memorial—Michael Walker and Bill Hollingsworth; Resolutions: Chris Wilhelm and Robert Kelley.

Singing resumed with:
137, Antioch - Bill Hollingsworth
402b, Kelso - John Plunkett
409, ?No such tune? - Jane Spencer
419t, Rockingham (First) - Eddie Mash
5b, Always Something New - Robert Kelley
294, Carmarthen - Leslie Booher
486t, Retreat - Tim Cook
50, Cranbrook - Judy Mincey
31t, Home - Joan Aldridge
51, Lonsdale - Judy Caudle
470, Duke Street - Henry Johnson
189, One by One - Mary Ellen Schrock
80, The Blind Girl - Michael Thompson
10, Zion's Dove - Angela Myers
264, Harwell - Gary Smith
421b, Caddo - Mako Cook
130b, Passing Away - Andreas Manz
186, Lord Remember Me - Danny Creel
138, Rest in the Kingdom - Jesse P. Karlsberg
59b, Dove of Peace - Ann Jett
533, Prospect of Heaven - Nathan Rees.

Break

Mike Spencer called the class back leading 30b, Dennis.
Leaders:
170, On My Way - Wanda Capps
142, The Solid Rock - Darlene Reynolds
316, This Heavy Load - Hayden Arp
192, The Penitent - Lauren Bock
81t, Maitland - Darrell Swarens
121t, Prosperity - Ken Tate
42, Joy-Bells - Henry Schuman
97, The Guiding Star - Michael Walker
495, The Sailor's Home - Michael Spencer
76b, Night - Sarah Beasley
123, Rapturous Scene - Erica Hinton
346, Star in the East - Matt Hinton
227, Majestic Rays - Bill Hollingsworth
455t, New Lebanon - John Plunkett.
The class was dismissed for 1 hour for lunch, Matt Hinton offered the blessing on the meal.

Lunch

Mike Spencer called the class back, leading 193, Kay.
Leaders:
429, Charming Name - Jane Spencer
432b, Fish Pond - Eddie Mash
6, Babel's Streams - Robert Kelley
393b, China - Leslie Booher
543, Chase High Road - Tim Cook
133, Juniata - Judy Mincey
19, The Day of Days - Joan Aldridge
172, The Grand Highway - Judy Caudle
281t, Am I Born to Die? - Henry Johnson
180, The Sinless Summerland - Mary Ellen Schrock
168b, Sunrise - Michael Thompson
214, Hosanna - Angela Myers
46t, The Hill of Zion - Gary Smith
490, Creation (Second) - Mako Cook
225b, Martin - Andreas Manz
63t, Condescension - Danny Creel
296, He's Holding My Hand - Jesse P. Karlsberg
149, A Good Time Coming - Ann Jett
394, Stubborn Heart - Nathan Rees
176, Heavenly Treasures - Wanda Capps
131, Will You Meet Me? - Darlene Reynolds.

Break

Jane Spencer called the class back, leading 235, Faithful Soldier.
Leaders:
41t, Mediation - Erica Hinton
54, My Trust - Lauren Bock
238, Child's Wish - Darrell Swarens
497b, Horton - Ken Tate
548, Macedonia - Sarah Beasley
171, Sessions - Matt Hinton
372, I Won't Turn Back - Henry Schuman
262, Collins - Michael Walker
Mike Spencer led the closing song, 225t, Kenan.
Henry Johnson offered the closing prayer.

Sunday, December 2, 2012

Bill Hollingsworth opening the Sunday session leading 428, Zerah.
The opening prayer was offered by Cecil Roberts.
Leaders:
166, What Can I Do? - Michael Spencer
509b, The Good Shepherd - John Plunkett
64, Youthful Blessings - Jane Spencer
307, True Happiness - John Hollingsworth
4, Copeland - Nathan Rees
291, Warrenton - Darlene Reynolds
184, Where We'll Never Grow Old - Henry Schuman
82b, Gospel Waves - Mary Ellen Schrock
121t, Prosperity - Sarah Beasley 103, Derrick - Michael Walker
142, The Solid Rock - Cecil Roberts
341, The Lone Pilgrim - Darrell Swarens
395, King of Peace - Andreas Manz
172, The Grand Highway - Hayden Arp.

Break

Mike Spencer called the class back leading 338t, How Firm a Foundation.
339, Samanthra - Jesse P. Karlsberg
467b, Uxbridge - Henry Johnson
280, Zion - Joan Aldridge
540, Funeral Anthem - Robert Kelley
513, Lakeland - Leslie Booher
512, Missionary Song - Judy Mincey.

The convention moved into a business session. The class voted to retain the same officers for the 2013 convention. The results of the vote from the 2011 convention were reviewed, with the decision that the date of the convention would remain the 1st Sunday and Saturday before of December. Judy Mincey offered the Locating committee recommendation that the convention had been requested by Harmony Primitive Baptist Church in Calhoun, GA. The class voted unanimously to accept this recommendation. The class also voted to submit the minutes of the convention to be included in the big minute book, however no minute books to be received. It was reported that the Christian Harmony Music Company has been granted 501(3)c non-profit status. A motion was made from the Finance committee that the Convention account be managed through the Christian Harmony Music Company, this was approved by the class.

The business meeting was adjourned.

Leaders:
135, Raymond - Gary Smith
11, Minister's Farewell - Tony Hammock
424, Nightingale - Eddie Mash 57, Salvation's Rock - Chris Wilhelm
369, Easter Anthem - Bill Hollingsworth
13, Traveler's Hope - Michael Spencer
462t, Lotha - John Plunkett
544, Life's Troubles - Jane Spencer and Nathan Rees.
The class was dismissed for 1 hour for lunch. John Plunkett offered the blessing.

Lunch

Mike Spencer called the class back with 410b, Kambia.
Leaders:
114, That Glorious Day - Shannon Primm
189, One by One - Henry Schuman and Linda Hellerich
180, The Sinless Summerland - Mary Ellen Schrock
485, Quito - Robert Kelley
318, The Martial Trumpet - Tony Hammock
524, When Shall We Meet Again? - Sarah Beasley
364, Redemption (Second) - Michael Walker
91, There is a Fountain - Darrell Swarens.

Michael Walker led the Memorial Lesson. He led 254t, Bartimeus for the sick and the shut-in.
Bill Hollingsworth led 507t, Union for the deceased.
The Memorial Lesson was closed with a prayer by Michael Spencer.

The singing resumed with leaders:
330, Fulfillment - Andreas Manz
332, Babylonian Captivity - Jesse P. Karlsberg
274, Mother Tell Me of the Angels - Henry Johnson
89, Northfield - Leslie Booher
16, The Finest Flower - Judy Mincey
347, Portuguese Hymn - Gary Smith
315, David's Victory - Eddie Mash.

Break

Bill Hollingsworth called the class back with 32b, Zellville.

The class reopened the business session and the Resolutions report was read by Robert Kelley: We the Resolutions Committee, on behalf of the Georgia State Christian Harmony Convention wish to express appreciation to Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church for hosting the convention and specifically would like to thank Ellen Winters and Mildred Patterson for their hospitality and hard work making this a pleasant place for our singing and fellowship. We are grateful for all who have participated in serving on committees or as officers, for setting pitch for the singing, for arranging the song leaders, for preparing and contributing food for our dinner, or simply for traveling many miles to be among our band. We hope that our songs and worship have been pleasing to the Lord and we resolve to convene again next year at Harmony Primitive Baptist Church in Calhoun, GA—the 1st Sunday and Saturday before of December 2013. Respectfully submitted, Chris Wilhelm and Robert Kelley. The resolutions report was accepted and approved by the convention, and the business session adjourned.

Singing resumed with leaders:
43, The Heavenly Throng - Shannon Primm
149, A Good Time Coming - Mary Ellen Schrock
510b, Invitation - Michael Walker
143, Farther Along - Tony Hammock
117, Angel Band - Darrell Swarens
58b, Primrose - Andreas Manz
85, Mercy Seat - Henry Schuman and Linda Hellerich.
Bill Hollingsworth led 549b, The Drone, as the closing song.
John Hollingsworth offered the closing prayer.