The Sanctuary Organ

In 1990 the Session approved the purchase of a Model MDS 75 Allen organ for the sanctuary.  Clarence Gunckel was appointed chairman of the special organ fund-raising group. The other members of the committee were:

• Art Comer
• Gene Cross

• Martha Cross (Director of Music)
• Betty Gunckel
• Harold Jordan
• Clint Kimpel
• Charles Malody
• Tom Maxwell
• George Nebesar
• Helen Randall
• Evelyn Sillars (Organist)
• John Yousling (Organist)

Approximately 350 individuals and groups made contributions toward the purchase of the organ, many under $100; so much money was donated that after the bills were all paid, $2274.01 remained in the organ fund.  This money was segregated in the Memorial fund to be used in the church's musical program.

The organ was dedicated in a special worship service on November 11, 1990.  The cover of the bulletin read, "Sing the glory of his praise."  John Yousling played the organ at the 8am service and Evelyn Sillars played at the 10am service.