St. Paul's OrganThe Memorial Organ (dedicated in memory of those who served in World War II) was installed on June 29, 1952 in the former St. Paul’s United Church located at the corner of 3rd Street and 12th Avenue. It was moved to the present location of St. Paul’s in 1982.
After 68 years of service it came to the point where maintenance was impossible. An Ad Hoc Organ Committee was set-up to look at our options. At the Annual Congregation Meeting in February 2020, the Ad Hoc Committee recommended to replace the old organ with a new Allen G210 organ at a cost of $63,000. They further recommended that one-half or more of the costs be raised by donations and that GST rebates be returned to any trust funds that were used to help pay for the new organ. Contributions totalled $43,770. Donators to the Organ Fund: Beverley & Gary McKechney Audrey Johnson Allan & Shirley Batters Don & Lynn Kindopp Jim & Judy Pratt Lawrence & Donna Burnard & Family Barry & Marilyn Dies Reynold & Shelley Bert Mike & Nadine Donovan Carol Henry Graham Penney Dorothy Bridges Shirley Peters Paul & Cheryl Deren Eileen Brown Barry & Bonnie Rittaler Kaye Hemus Doe Moo Thay & K’nyaw Paw Marguerite Gallaway Dave Matchett John & Vicki Winter Joe & Gayle Blackburn Gary & Gwen LaCasse Harriet (Susie) Ross Shirley Andrist Allan & Joyce Klesse Barbara Tait Walter & Doreen Avery Edwin Dyer Joanne Dukart Graham & Nancy Shirley Mervin & Katherina Coates-Wolgram Leroy & Gail Schlamp Ron & Joyce Latimer June Engelke Cynthia Burham Dwayne Davidson Kevin & Laurie Ross George & Ardelle Kuchinka Ivan & Sandi Klatt St.Paul’s Senior Choir United Church Women The new organ was installed in September 21, 2020. Due to COVID restrictions, the organ was first played by Shirley Andrist in October 4, 2020. The new organ was dedicated on September 25, 2022. Sandra Young Tangjerd was guest organist and performed in the Organ Recital in the afternoon. At the same time, Shirley Andrist was recognized for her 65 years as organist at St. Paul’s. The dedication of the organ reads: L It is good to give thanks to the LORD, P To sing praises to your name, O Most High; L To declare your steadfast love in the morning, P And your faithfulness by night, L To the music of the lute and the harp, P To the melody of the lyre. L For you, O LORD, have made me glad by your work; P at the works of your hands I sing for joy. (Ps. 92:1-4) L Eternal, caring God, creator of all, we give you thanks; P Your love, O Lord, is everlasting. L For the freedom we enjoy to worship you. P With joyful hearts we thank you, O Lord. L For the faithfulness of the saints who have gone before us; for their generosity of spirit which built up this community of faith; P With joyful hearts we thank you, O Lord. Remembering their faithfulness, and honouring their generosity, we dedicate this organ to your worship and praise, and the glory of your name, O Lord our God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen |
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Sandra Young Tangjerd, guest organist.
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A plaque was placed inside the organ. It reads:
This Organ is Dedicated to
The Glory of God and In Recognition of Shirley Andrist, Organist (1957-2022) and In Memory/Honour of Arlene Bickett Ronald, Edwin & Penny Coates Orin & Irene Cooley Iris Elisabeth Evans Ron Gallaway Doreen & John Highfield John Johnson Everette & Barbara Murphy Gerald Ross Nicholas Jordan Thomas September 25, 2022 Recognition of Shirley Andrist - at Sunday Worship
We welcome all of you this morning as part of St. Paul's family. We single out one particular member of our family - Shirley Andrist. Today we express our profound thanks and appreciation for all that Shirley has meant to our church family and take this time to recognize that contribution. Our records show that Shirley became St. Paul's organist in 1957. She indicated this year that she was no longer able to continue as our organist. Sixty-five years! We thank Cindy Burham for compiling the biography of Shirley included in your Order of Worship. This speaks to the multitude of ways Shirley has been involved with our church family and community. When we learned that Shirley was "retiring" this year. The Leadership Team immediately thought of how to recognize Shirley. Various gifts and recognitions were discussed. It was decided that we should consult Shirley. We knew that she was down-sizing her home. When asked how we might recognize her service, she stated, "I want my own parking spot." Shirley, as a token of appreciation for all that you have meant to St. Paul's Church family, we will proudly display this signage over the alley parking area at the back of our church building and refer to the parking lot as "Andrist Lane." Shirley, thank you, thank you, thank you. Click here for Recognition Pamphlet. The program at the Organ Recital can be found here, 
Recognition of Shirley Andrist.
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Shirley Andrist with family.
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