The 8th Annual Georgia State Christian Harmony Convention

Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church
Tallapoosa, Haralson County, Georgia
Saturday, December 2, 2017 and Sunday, December 3, 2017

Saturday, December 2

The 8th annual Georgia Christian Harmony Convention was held on the first Sunday and Saturday before in December at Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church in Tallapoosa, Georgia. The class was called to order by John Plunkett leading 30t, Zion's Joy.
Danny Creel offered the opening prayer.
Leaders:
62t, Sweet Hope (First) - John Plunkett
493b, Day-Star - Michael Spencer
402t, Olive Leaf - Michael Spencer
465t, Breaker - Jane Cannon
418t, Chimes - Jane Cannon
127, Herald - Bill Hollingsworth
152b, Messiah - Bill Hollingsworth
154, Happy Time - Andy Ditzler
212, Christian Prospect - Andy Ditzler
72b, Joyful News - Shannon Primm
15, My Consolation - Shannon Primm
372, I Won't Turn Back - Sam Wright
292, Grief of Love - Sam Wright
204t, What a Day - Eddie Mash
263, Autumn - Eddie Mash
336t, Sweet Harmony - Vale Cofer-Shabica.
91, There is a Fountain - Vale Cofer-Shabica.

RECESS

Michael Spencer led 163t, Hollis, to bring the class back together.
Leaders:
281b, Palmetto - David Brodeur
280, Zion - David Brodeur
64, Youthful Blessings - Jared Mooney
253, Is It Far? - Jared Mooney
158, The Land of Rest - John Hollingsworth
250t, Realms of the Blest - John Hollingsworth
548, Macedonia - Cassie Allen
332, Babylonian Captivity - Cassie Allen
67t, Peterboro - Henry Johnson
281t, Am I Born to Die? - Henry Johnson
329, Redeeming Grace - Brenda Dunlap
145b, Fiducia - Brenda Dunlap
304, Blue Vale of Naucoochee - Judy Mincey
546b, Oak Grove - Judy Mincey
423t, Coventry - Robert Kelley
423b, Benediction - Robert Kelley
264, Harwell - Ann Jett.
342, Blest Morn - Ann Jett.
Grace was offered by Danny Creel.

LUNCH

The class was reconvened with John Plunkett leading 535, Trial's Hour.
Leaders:
322, Among that Band - Jesse P. Karlsberg
320, Longing for the Day - Jesse P. Karlsberg
168b, Sunrise - Cindy Tanner
180, The Sinless Summerland - Cindy Tanner
166, What Can I Do? - Danny Creel
326, Royal Proclamation - Danny Creel
50, Cranbrook - Lauren Bock
54, My Trust - Lauren Bock
268, Come Ye to the Waters - Katlin Bailey
432b, Fish Pond - Katlin Bailey
354, Summer - Yancey Jett and Cassie Allen
287, Indian Convert - Yancey Jett
1, Weary Rest - Mike Richards
74, God's Helping Hand - Mike Richards
495, The Sailor's Home - Michael Spencer
492b, Supplication - Jane Cannon
428, Zerah - Bill Hollingsworth (for Elsie Hollingsworth)
69, Rocky Mount - Andy Ditzler
361, Solemn Thought - Sam Wright
261t, Come Thou Fount - Vale Cofer-Shabica
43, The Heavenly Throng - Shannon Primm
176, Heavenly Treasures - Cassie Allen
256t, Pleading Savior - Henry Johnson
486t, Retreat - John Hollingsworth
146b, Bangor - Brenda Dunlap
237, Remember Thy Creator - Eddie Mash
149, A Good Time Coming - Ann Jett
511, Farewell - Robert Kelley
338b, Davis - Danny Creel
51, Lonsdale - Cindy Tanner
544, Life's Troubles - Jesse P. Karlsberg
307, True Happiness - Yancey Jett
131, Will You Meet Me? - Mike Richards
171, Sessions - Katlin Bailey
258, Thorny Desert - Lauren Bock
16, The Finest Flower - Judy Mincey.

A business meeting was held and the class elected the following officers: President—Michael Spencer; Vice President—Shannon Primm; Secretary—Judy Mincey; Treasurer—Shannon Primm. The following committees were appointed: Memorial Committee—Andy Ditzler; Resolutions Committee—David Brodeur; Locating Committee—Billy Hollingsworth and John Plunkett.

After brief announcements, John Plunkett and Michael Spencer led 111b, Judkins.
Eddie Mash dismissed the class with prayer.

Sunday, December 3

The Sunday session of the Georgia Christian Harmony Convention began with John Plunkett leading 21, Webster.
Eddie Mash offered the opening prayer.
Leaders:
67t, Peterboro - John Plunkett
163t, Hollis - Michael Spencer
163b, Burroughs - Michael Spencer
133, Juniata - Judy Mincey
397b, Bedan - Judy Mincey
300, Desire - Eddie Mash
6, Babel's Streams - Eddie Mash
402b, Kelso - Vale Cofer-Shabica
142, The Solid Rock - Vale Cofer-Shabica
543, Chase High Road - Brenda Dunlap
448t, Suffield - Brenda Dunlap
61b, Gaines - Mike Richards
63t, Condescension - Mike Richards
292, Grief of Love - Jane Cannon
205, The Watchman's Call - Jane Cannon
282, Friendship - Mary Amelia Taylor
462t, Lotha - Mary Amelia Taylor
198, News From The Skies - Andy Ditzler.
3, Christmas Morning - Andy Ditzler.

RECESS

Michael Spencer recalled the class leading 120, Home in the Sky.
Leaders:
137, Antioch - Helen Bryson
131, Will You Meet Me? - Helen Bryson
93, Something New - Hayden Arp
168b, Sunrise - Hayden Arp
136, Sherburne - John Hollingsworth
261b, Alone - John Hollingsworth
78b, New Britain - John Plunkett (request of Mildred Patterson)
372, I Won't Turn Back - Katlin Bailey
58b, Primrose - Katlin Bailey
189, One by One - Karen Clark (in memory of Floy Wilder).
81t, Maitland - Karen Clark (in memory of Floy Wilder).

A memorial lesson was presented by Andy Ditzler, who led 71, The Peaceful Shore for the following sick and shut-ins: Daphene Causey, Charlene Wallace, Ottis Sides, Elder Kirby Patterson, and Wanda Capps. He led 37, Heaven's My Home for the following deceased: Hugh McGraw, Ed Smith, Edith Owen, Floy Wilder, Earlis McGraw, Eloise Wootten, and Edna Robinson. Bill Hollingsworth closed the memorial with prayer.

John Hollingsworth offered thanks before the noon meal.

LUNCH

John Plunkett reconvened the class leading 509b, The Good Shepherd.
Leaders:
467b, Uxbridge - Henry Johnson
274, Mother Tell Me of the Angels - Henry Johnson
101, An Address for All - David Brodeur
313, Bruce's Address - David Brodeur
86b, Hicks' Farewell - Bill Hollingsworth
369, Easter Anthem - Bill Hollingsworth
191, Oh! Turn, Sinner - Shannon Primm
172, The Grand Highway - Shannon Primm
125t, Endless Joy - Robert Kelley
5b, Always Something New - Robert Kelley
493b, Day-Star - Judy Mincey
235, Faithful Soldier - Vale Cofer-Shabica
480, Salineville - Brenda Dunlap
13, Traveler's Hope - Mike Richardson
138, Rest in the Kingdom - Eddie Mash
253, Is It Far? - Karen Clark
9, Cords of Love - Mary Amelia Taylor
316, This Heavy Load - Jane Cannon
4, Copeland - Hayden Arp
119, Weary Souls - Katlin Bailey
105b, Hamburg - Henry Johnson
231, Indian's Farewell - Robert Kelley.

The class moved to go into a business session. David Brodeur presented a resolution full of thanks and gratitude to the singers and to Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church. The Treasurer's report was read, and the class agreed to fund a scholarship to Camp DoReMi. The Locating Committee was granted 60 days to report on a location for the 2018 convention. Reports were approved, and the business session was closed.

After announcements, the class closed the day by singing 549b, The Drone.
Eddie Mash dismissed the class with prayer.

President—Michael Spencer; Vice President—Shannon Primm; Secretary—Judy Mincey.