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Author Archives: Karen Rollins
B. M. Smith: A Loving, Caring Spirit and Front Bench Stalwart
Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy And to walk humbly with your God. B. M. Smith of Silver Creek, Georgia, … Continue reading
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150 Years and Counting: Heard County’s Hopewell Singing
The oldest continuous event in Heard County, Georgia, is a Sacred Harp singing begun right after the Civil War on the third Sunday in June. This June, the singing at Hopewell Primitive Baptist Church celebrated its 150th session with a … Continue reading
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The Embodiment of Love and Fellowship: Honoring Billy Joe and Evelyn Harris
In October, 2015, the members of the Board of Directors of the Sacred Harp Publishing Company voted unanimously to present a citation to the descendants of Billy Joe and Evelyn Harris. The practice of awarding citations to outstanding deceased members … Continue reading
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Honoring Jeff and Shelbie Sheppard: 2014 Citation Awards
On April 12, 2014, at the annual State Line Singing, the Sacred Harp Publishing Company presented Pam Nunn and Rene Greene with citation awards recognizing the contributions of their parents, Jeff and Shelbie Sheppard, to Sacred Harp singing. Jeff and … Continue reading
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Remembering Those Who’ve Gone Before: Sacred Harp Publishing Company 2013 Citation Awards
On October 11, 1969, the Sacred Harp Publishing Company began a practice that continues to this day. The Board of Directors voted to present citations to “honor and express appreciation to loyal supporters and dedicated singers for outstanding work in … Continue reading
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Citizen of the Month: Lonnie Rogers
Editor’s Note: Life-long Sacred Harp singer and much-loved resident of Ephesus, Georgia, Lonnie Rogers passed away on February 15, 2012 just a few months short of his 96th birthday. His daughter, Karen Rollins, wrote about her father for the June … Continue reading
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