Spring Ridge Baptist Church on Hwy. 175 just south of Pleasant Hill will host an Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing on Saturday, July 26, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. The evening will feature two leading Gospel Singing Convention pianists, Lane Brown of Haughton, LA and John Will Martin of Birmingham, AL. Two or three past presidents of the Louisiana State Singing Convention will help lead the congregational hymns along with several area song leaders and musical talents.

The church invites everyone to “come enjoy the old songs of the church” on this special night of sacred music. Admission is free.

Among the night’s special music will be featured selections by Laurie Gentry,
accompanied by her autoharp. From 1982-2006, Gentry performed Folk and Gospel music across the United States, including a Carnegie Hall performance. Since marriage in 2006 to journalist Robert Gentry, she has resided in Many.

Other special music to be presented are a few old-fashioned quartet numbers.

The first part of the service will be “round robin” style song-leading of old hymns by various participants. Hymn selections in the second part of the service will be made up entirely of requests by the audience.
The Hymn Sing will end before sunset, and attendees will not have to drive home after dark.

Spring Ridge Baptist Church is located at 5200 Hwy. 175, about three miles south of Pleasant Hill. For more information, please call (318) 256-5008.