AlleluiaWhen in our music God is glorified,

And adoration leaves no room for pride,It is as though the whole creation cried:

Organ DedicationOrgan DedicationSeptember 17, 2006 • St. Stephen’s Evangelical Lutheran Church • Beaver Dam, WISeptember 17, 2006 • St. Stephen’s Evangelical Lutheran Church • Beaver Dam, WI

St. Stephen’s Evangelical Lutheran ChurchWisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

300 West Street • Beaver Dam, WI 53916

920.885.3309

www.saintstephen.org

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Organ Dedication September 17, 2006

St. Stephen’s Evangelical Lutheran ChurchBeaver Dam, Wisconsin

— Pre-Service Recital —Demonstration, 3:00 p.m.

Dr. Edward Meyer, Organ Consultant

Prelude & Fugue in C Major - Frederich Willelm Zachow

Lecture and Demonstration About Our New Organ

Chorale & Prelude on “Liebster Jesu, Wir sind hier” (Blessed Jesus, We Are Here, CW 221) - Johann Sebastian Bach & Paul Manz

— Dedication Hymn Festival Service —3:30 p.m.

Through the Church Year in SongRinging of the Bells

Welcome, Opening Remarks and Invocation

Hymn by Congregation: “A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing” (Melody: Lasst Uns Erfreuen), CW 171 Organist: Dr. Edward Meyer Prelude on “Lasst Uns Erfreuen” - Thomas Gieschen Congregation: A hymn of glory let us sing! New songs throughout the world shall ring. Alleluia! Alleluia! Christ, by a road before untrod, ascends unto the throne of God. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Be now our joy on earth, O Lord, and be our future great reward. Alleluia! Alleluia! Then, throned with you forever, we shall praise your name eternally. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

O risen Christ, ascended Lord, all praise to you let earth accord. Alleluia! Alleluia! You are, while endless ages run, with Father and with Spirit one. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

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Dedicatory Sentences and Prayer:

P: Brothers and sisters in Christ, today we seek God’s blessing as we gather with thankfulness to set apart this organ to His glory. God has given us the gift of music, and to Him we sound our praise. Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things;

C: His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.P: The Lord has made his salvation knownC: and revealed his righteousness to the nations.P: He has remembered his love and his faithfulness to the house of Israel;C: All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.P: Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth, burst in to jubilant song with music;C: Make music to the Lord with the harp, with the harp and the sound of singing,P: With trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn –C: Shout for joy before the Lord, the King.P: This building and everything in it is set apart for the worship of the Almighty God

and for the building up of the body of Christ. We therefore dedicate this organ, setting it apart for the worship, honor and praise of God and for the edification of His holy people, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

C: Amen.P: Let us pray. Almighty and everlasting God, you dwell among angels who praise you

continually. Your Spirit moves our hearts and opens our mouths to sing salvation’s new song. We praise you for giving us this organ, which we dedicate to Your glory alone. Sanctify the art which awakens its harmonies in leading us to worship you. Be with your servants who will use it to make music for your people as You prepare us on earth to sing Your praises in heaven, through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

C: Amen.

Hymn by Congregation and Choir: “When In Our Music God Is Glorified” (Melody: “Engelberg”), CW 248 Organist: Mr. Jim Brace

Choirs: When in our music God is glorified, And adoration leaves no room for pride, It is as though the whole creation cried: A-lleluia.

Choirs: So has the Church in liturgy and song, In faith and love, through centuries of wrong, Borne witness to the truth in ev’ry tongue: A-lleluia.

Assembly: And did not Jesus sing a psalm that night When utmost evil strove against the light? Then let us sing, for whom he won the fight: A-lleluia.

Assembly: Let ev’ry instrument be tuned for praise; Let all rejoice who have a voice to raise, And may God give us faith to sing always: A-lleluia.

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The Season of Advent Lesson: Matthew 1:18-24

Hymn by Congregation: “Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel” (Melody: “Veni, Emmanuel”), CW 23 Organist: Prof. Emeritus Franklin Zabell Prelude on “Veni, Emmanuel” composed by Charles Ore

Assembly: Oh, come, oh, come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel That mourns in lowly exile here until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel!

Men: Oh, come, O Root of Jesse, free your own from Satan’s tyranny; From depths of hell your people save, And bring them vict’ry o’er the grave. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel!

Women: Oh, come, O Dayspring from on high, and cheer us by your drawing nigh; Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, and death’s dark shadows put to flight. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel!

Assembly: Oh, come, O Key of David, come, and open wide our heav’nly home. Make safe the way that leads on high, and close the path to misery. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel!

The Season of Christmas Lesson: Luke 2:1-14

Hymn by Congregation: “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” (Melody: “Mendelssohn”), CW 61 Organist: Mr. Darik Mischke Prelude on “Mendelssohn” composed by Raymond Haan

Congregation: Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King; Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!” Joyful, all you nations rise, join the triumph of the skies; With th’ angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!” Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

Christ, by highest heav’n adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord, Late in time behold him come, offspring of a virgin’s womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see, hail th’ incarnate Deity! Pleased as man with us to dwell, Jesus, our Immanuel! Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

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Hail, the heav’nly Prince of Peace! Hail, the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all he brings, ris’n with healing in his wings. Mild he lays his glory by, born that we no more may die, Born to raise us from the earth, born to give us second birth. Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

The Season of LentLesson: Isaiah 53:1-7

Hymn by Congregation: “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded” (Melody: “Herzlich Tut Mich Verlangen”), CW 105 Organist: Prof. Randy Bode Prelude on “Herzlich Tut Mich Verlangen” composed by Michael Burkhardt

Congregation: O sacred head, now wounded, with grief and shame weighed down, Now scornfully surrounded, with thorns your only crown, O sacred head, no glory now from your face does shine; Yet, though despised and gory, I joy to call you mine.

My burden in your passion, Lord, you have borne for me, For it was my transgression, my shame, on Calvary. I cast me down before you; wrath is my rightful lot. Have mercy, I implore you; Redeemer, spurn me not!

Lord, be my consolation, my shield when I must die; Remind me of your passion when my last hour draws nigh. My eyes will then behold you, upon your cross will dwell; My heart will then enfold you – who dies in faith dies well!

The Season of Easter Lesson: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26

Hymn by Congregation and Choir: “I Know That My Redeemer Lives” (Melody: “Duke Street”), CW 152 Organist: Mr. Dale Grulke “Partita on “Duke Street” composed by Donald Rotermund

Assembly: I know that my Redeemer lives; what comfort this sweet sentence gives! He lives, he lives, who once was dead; he lives, my ever-living Head!

Assembly: He lives triumphant from the grave; he lives eternally to save. He lives all glorious in the sky; he lives exalted there on high.

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Choir: He lives to silence all my fears; he lives to wipe away my tears. He lives to calm my troubled heart; he lives all blessings to impart.

Assembly: He lives, all glory to his name! He lives, my Jesus, still the same. Oh, the sweet joy this sentence gives: “I know that my Redeemer lives!”

The Season of Pentecost Lesson: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Hymn by Congregation: “Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling” (Melody: “In Babilone”), CW 182 Organist: Prof. Emeritus Franklin Zabell Prelude on “In Babilone” composed by David Cherwien

Congregation: Holy Spirit, ever dwelling in the holiest realms of light, Holy Spirit, ever brooding o’er a world of gloom and night, Holy Spirit, ever raising those on earth to thrones on high, Living, life-imparting Spirit, You we praise and magnify.

Holy Spirit, ever living as the Church’s very life, Holy Spirit, ever striving through us in a ceaseless strife, Holy Spirit, ever forming in the Church the mind of Christ, You we praise with endless worship for your gracious gifts unpriced.

Holy Spirit, ever working through the Church’s ministry, Teaching, strength’ning, and absolving, setting captive sinners free. Holy Spirit, ever binding age to age and soul to soul In communion never ending, you we worship and extol.

The Festival of the Reformation Lesson: John 8:31,32

Hymn by Congregation: “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” (Melody: “Ein Feste Burg”), CW 200 Organist: Dr. Edward Meyer Prelude on “Ein Feste Burg” composed by Homer Whitford

Assembly: A mighty fortress is our God, a trusty shield and weapon; He helps us free from ev’ry need that has us now o’ertaken. The old evil foe now means deadly woe; Deep guile and great might are his dread arms in fight; On earth is not his equal.

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Women: With might of ours can naught be done; soon were our loss effected. But for us fights the valiant One whom God himself elected. You ask, “Who is this?” Jesus Christ it is, The almighty Lord. And there’s no other God; He holds the field forever.

Men: Though devils all the world should fill, all eager to devour us, We tremble not, we fear no ill; they shall not over pow’r us. This world’s prince may still scowl fierce as he will, He can harm us none. He’s judged; the deed is done! One little word can fell him.

Assembly: The Word they still shall let remain, nor any thanks have for it; He’s by our side upon the plain with his good gifts and Spirit. And do what they will – hate, steal, hurt, or kill – Though all may be gone, our victory is won; The kingdom’s ours forever!

Offering: Music is one of God’s great gifts to His people, a tool that through words and

sounds stirs the soul and gives opportunity to express to God every emotion and thought, whether it be confession of sin or praise for forgiveness. Recognizing it as such a gift we desire to train more of His people in the use of it. Therefore, our offering today has been designated for the music departments of two of our Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod worker training schools, Luther Preparatory School and Martin Luther College.

Offertory: Variations on “Lift High the Cross” composed by Donald Busarow Organist: Prof. Randy Bode

Prayer for the Day

The Lord’s Prayer by Choir Soloist:

Soloist: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name, Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.

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The Apostolic BlessingCongregation Sings: Amen!

Closing Hymn by Congregation: “O God, Beyond All Praising” (Melody: “Thaxted”) Organist: Mr. Jim Brace

Text copyright ©1982 Jubilate Hymns Ltd. Administered by Hope Publishing Co., Carol Stream, IL 60188All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Descant copyright ©2002 Birnamwood Publications, Sole Distributor Morning Star Music Publishers of St. Louis, 1727 Larkin Williams Road, Fenton, MO 63026-2024All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Announcements and Expressions of Thanks to Those Outside St. Stephen’s Who Helped with Our Organ Project.

Postlude: “Toccata from Symphony No.5” by Charles-Marie Widor Organist: Mr. Darik Mischke

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Service ParticipantsLiturgist/Lector: Pastor Mark Lindner

St. Stephen’s Senior & Junior Choirs, Mr. Darik Mischke, Director

Organists: Prof. Randy Bode Mr. James Brace Mr. Dale Grulke Dr. Edward Meyer Mr. Darik Mischke Prof. Em. Franklin Zabell

Instrumentalists: Mrs. Kari Kittell Miss Jessica Koltz Miss Heather Lindert Pastor Philip Heyer

Service Folder Design and LayoutMrs. Rochelle Stibb – Design Advertising

Our Organ Committee Mr. James Brace, Chairman Prof. Randy Bode Miss Renee Geiger Mr. Dale Grulke Mr. Darik Mischke Mr. Gene Nimmer

Prof. Em. Franklin Zabell

Balcony Structural Preparations Mr. Larry Neitzel Mr. Tom Diels Mr. Matt O’Brion Mr. Don Jacob

Mr. Mike Schultz

Thanks to the many volunteers who dismantled the old organ and unloaded the new organ parts from the delivery trucks.

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Our Organ Consultant Dr. Edward H. Meyer

Our Organ BuilderBerghaus Organ Company

dward Meyer, a native of New Prague, Minnesota, attended Dr. Martin Luther College

(DMLC) in New Ulm, Minnesota, graduating in 1958 with a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education. Upon graduation, he served as teacher, organist and choir director at St. Philip’s Lutheran Church in Milwaukee and St. John’s Lutheran Church in Jefferson, Wisconsin. In 1970, he accepted the call to serve as Professor of Music and Organ at his alma mater. To better serve the Church and his students, he furthered his education, attaining a bachelor’s degree in Music from the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music (1966) and the degree of Master of Arts in Church Music from Concordia College, River Forest, Illinois, (1972) studying there under Dr. Paul Bunjes. In 1981, he earned his doctoral degree in Music Education from the University of Iowa. While teaching at DMLC, Dr. Meyer’s love of Jesus’ Church, of Lutheran worship, and specifically organ music, led him to offer his knowledge of music and organs as a consultant to congregations desiring to install or rebuild organs in their sanctuaries. Since 1972, Dr. Meyer has served as a consultant on more than 55 organ projects in WELS churches. In 2003, he retired from teaching at MLC, but continues to serve the Lord of the Church and His people through the organ consulting he had been doing for many years, charging no fee, only asking that his travel and lodging expenses be covered by congregations with whom he works.

Dr. Meyer’s experience and expertise with Lutheran Church music and the organ have been invaluable to our committee in working through the new organ project. After helping us determine that our 1920 Schaefer organ could not be cost effectively rebuilt, he helped us determine the desired type, size and sound of a new organ based on principles of Lutheran worship and our sanctuary’s size and acoustics. He made contact with reputable organ builders, submitting stop list specifications and asking for design proposals and arranging meetings with the builders at which proposals were made. Upon selection of Berghaus Organ Company as our builder, Dr. Meyer stayed in regular contact with the builder and our committee chairman, assuring that our specifications were being met. Upon completion of the organ, Dr. Meyer visually inspected the entire instrument and played it with a critical ear to insure that it meets our needs and will serve St. Stephen’s in being a part of sound Lutheran worship for many years.

We extend sincere and heartfelt thanks to Dr. Meyer for the many hours he spent with us and in service to us. We wish him God’s rich blessings in his retirement from teaching and in his continuing service to Christ and His Church as an organ consultant.

he Berghaus Organ Company (BOC) was established in Melrose Park, Illinios in 1967 by Leonard Berghaus. Berghaus, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, is a graduate of Concordia Teachers College (now Concordia University) in River Forest, Illinios. He served for several years as a Lutheran elementary school teacher and church organist/choir director. Through opportunities he had earlier in life to play a particularly impressive organ and also to assist in rebuilding another, Berghaus made the decision to enter the organ building profession. He learned the art and skill of careful tuning and maintenance, and slider windchest and mechanical (tracker) action construction by working with John Shawhan of

the Casavant Freres organ builders and with Paul Jochum of the Paul Ott Orgelbau in Germany.

In 1973, Berghaus moved his company to facilities in Bellwood, Illinois, in which all parts of their organs are constructed, except metal pipework. Recently, Leonard stepped away from the President position to serve as CEO and Tonal Director, with son, Brian, taking over as President of the company. To date, BOC has constructed over 120 organs, as well as having taken on many organ rebuilding projects. BOC prides itself on the beauty, originalityand craftsmanship of their organs, which is on display in the new Berghaus organ at St. Stephen’s, designed by BOC Engineer Abe Batten.

dward Meyer, a native of New Prague, Minnesota, attended Dr. Martin Luther College

(DMLC) in New Ulm, Minnesota, graduating in 1958 with a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education. Upon graduation, he served as teacher, organist and choir director at St. Philip’s

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(DMLC) in New Ulm, Minnesota, graduating in 1958 with a Bachelor of Science degree in

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Our Organ’s SpecificationsGREAT – Unenclosed SWELL – Enclosed PEDAL - Unenclosed

16’ Pommer 8’ Salicional 32’ Resultant

8’ Principal (facade) 8’ Celeste c 16’ Principal (façade)

8” Gemshorn (façade) 8’ Metalgedackt 16’ Subbass

8’ Rohrflote 4’ Principal 16’ Pommer (Great)

4’ Octave 4’ Traverseflote 8’ Octave (ext 16’ Principal)

4’ Spillflote 2’ Blockflote 8’ Gemshorn (façade Great)

2-2/3’ Quinte 1-1/3’ Klein Nasat 8’ Gedackt (ext 16’ Subbass)

2’ Octave 2’ Scharf IV 4’ Choralbass

1-3/5’ Terz 16’ Fagott (ext Schalmei) 2-2/3’ Mixture III

1-1/3’ Mixture IV 8’ Trompette 16’ Posaune

8’ Trompete 8’ Schalmei 16’ Fagott (Swell)

MIDI MIDI 8’ Trompete (ext 16’ Posaune)

Tremulant Tremulant 4’ Schalmei (Swell)

Zimbelstern 5 bells Swell to Swell 16’ MIDI

Chimes Swell Unison Off Great to Pedal 8’

Swell to Great 16’ Swell to Swell 4’ Swell to Pedal 8’

Swell to Great 8’ Swell to Pedal 4’ Swell to Great 4’

The organ contains 1,907 pipes, both existing and new, some of a tin/lead alloy and others

of wood, arranged in 3 divisions with 26 voices, 34 ranks, and 35 stops, as shown below:

Division Voices Ranks Stops Pipes

Great 11 14 11 854 (N= 622, E= 232)

Swell 10 13 11 793 (N= 793, E= 0)

Pedal 5 7 13 260 (N= 172, E= 88)

Organ 26 34 35 1,907 (N= 1,587, E= 320)

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St. Stephen’s Organ HistorySeptember 17, 2006

usic has always been a major part of worship in our Lutheran heritage and here at St. Stephen’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. Records show that the first organ in our church was built in 1920 by the Schaefer Organ Company of Slinger, Wisconsin at a cost of $3,000. The organ was used by the congregation for 44 years until it was removed, rebuilt, and greatly modernized by the original builders in 1964 at a cost of $14,185. Nine ranks of pipes from the old organ were re-voiced and included in the new organ along with seven new ranks of pipes for a total of 1,068 pipes contained in three divisions: the Great Organ, the Swell Organ (under expression), and the Pedal Organ. Also at that time, the organ console was moved from the center to the south side of the balcony to improve visibility for the organist and worshippers seated in the balcony.

With the passage of time, it was apparent that many leather, electrical, and mechanical components were deteriorating in this organ. On numerous occasions, certain keys or stops would not function to produce the desired sounds, and in a few instances, the organ actually stopped playing during services. Knowing that repairs were needed, in the year 2000, the congregation planned to set aside part of its 125th Anniversary thanksgiving offering to our Lord Jesus for 125 years of His grace for the purpose of renovating the church organ. During the following years, from 2000 to 2003, several proposals were solicited for critical repairs to include bellows re-leathering, wiring/relays replacement, adding couplers, and cleaning the organ.

As the need to repair the organ rose in importance for our congregation, the Church Council appointed an Organ Committee on March 18, 2003. In addition to the organists and a Council representative, committee

members with noted musical abilities and organ expertise from outside our congregation were also invited to serve. The Organ Committee met 10 times from April 29, 2003 to April 17, 2005. At a quarterly meeting on October 8, 2003, voters approved the hiring of our organ consultant, Dr. Edward H. Meyer, retired Martin Luther College Music Professor. Dr. Meyer met with the committee in November 2003 to assess our needs and develop guidelines for the organ project. Within the next month, the Organ Committee prepared a set of general specifications for a new pipe organ. At the annual meeting on January 25, 2004, the congregation authorized contacting four organ builders to seek preliminary proposals for the organ. In the following months, from March through September, the builders visited St. Stephen’s to develop proposals. Committee members visited several organ builders’ installations at various churches and also toured an organ manufacturing facility.

The Organ Committee made its recommendation on March 30, 2005 to select Berghaus Organ Company of Bellwood, Illinois, to build our new organ. At its tenth and final meeting on April 17, 2005, the Organ Committee discussed minor changes in the organ specifications, contract details, and a financing plan. Voters approved a contract with Berghaus Organ Company and the financing plan at the quarterly meeting on April 24, 2005. The organ contract for $491,110 was signed on May 26, 2005. With approval of an additional Pedal Mixture at the October 23, 2005 quarterly meeting, the total cost amounted to $496,540 for St. Stephen’s new pipe organ.

Construction of the new Berghaus organ began in the summer of 2005. Several ranks of pipes in the old organ were removed in September to be refurbished and reused. In

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is employed throughout the electrical system. The console, or control center, is where the organist sits and plays the music and controls everything that happens with the organ. The console has two manuals (keyboards) and one pedalboard. Each stop is controlled by a drawknob, located on panels to the left and right of the manuals.

The tonal and physical design reflects past and present traditions of Lutheran worship and church music. The sounds, therefore, meet well the needs of the worshiping congregation in its singing of hymns and liturgical responses. The organ also interprets well the organ music of both past and contemporary composers. The tonal design of the organ is the result of collaboration between the organ committee, the consultant, and the builder. Berghaus designed the case of the organ using the architectural elements of the building as a guide in determining the organ’s visual nature.

Dr. Meyer commented on two noteworthy points about this project, as follows. First, the organ is a carefully designed and crafted instrument, with exceptional quality of materials and workmanship. A few examples cited include the custom designed and fabricated steel support structure, the use of higher grade metals not only in the visible facade pipes, but also in several ranks of the larger pipes within the chambers; the beautiful oak woodwork as seen on the exterior casework, and other high grade woods and finishes in many interior locations; placement of wind trunks for efficient air flow, and well-placed internal walls and access doors to facilitate convenient entry for future maintenance and tuning of the organ. Second, the design, casework, and materials blend perfectly with the architectural style and appearance of the existing church woodwork and form, such that it appears as if the new organ was a part of the original church building.

November, several volunteers reinforced the balcony floor to support the added weight of the new organ pipe chambers. The chimes and remaining organ pipes to be re-used were removed in early January 2006. A group of committee members visited the Berghaus Organ Company shop on January 18, 2006 to inspect and report on the construction progress. The old Schaefer organ was played for the last regular church service on February 2, 2006 and dismantled on February 4, 2006. In the interim between organs, Jim Brace graciously donated his electronic organ for our church services. More volunteers assisted in removing balcony pews, painting, and preparing the organ chambers floor area. The new Berghaus organ was delivered on March 14, 2006, and a large group of volunteers assisted in unloading the organ parts. By mid-April, the casework and facade pipes were in place. Individual voicing of each of the 1,907 pipes was conducted over a 6-week period with all work completed by May 24, 2006. The new organ was first played for a radio taping service on April 25, 2006. Dr. Meyer performed his final inspection of the Berghaus pipe organ on June 6, 2006 and accepted the instrument and installation with great satisfaction.

The organ pipes occupy the same space as the old organ chambers plus an elevated section bridged between the two chambers. The Great Organ is in the center, surrounded by a tone reflective shell, designed to produce the stronger sounds, especially for leading congregational singing. The Swell Organ (under expression, with moving louvers to control volume) on the left (North side), is enclosed to provide a variety of softer sounds for gentler uses. The large bass pipes of the Pedal Organ are on the right (South side) and at the rear of the organ chambers.

Slider windchests with electric pull-down magnets and stop action solenoids together with electro-mechanical windchests are used throughout the organ. Solid state switching

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