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A Word from the Organ Committee From the Organ Committee The Organ Committee celebrates the completion of the Schantz Organ, Opus 2234, Wilshire's new Sanctuary organ. This magnificent instrument of worship represents six years of dedication to the important task of decision making and selection of the Schantz Organ Company as builder. The guiding philosophy of the Organ Committee's process was stewardship - the stewardship of offering a quality instrument to Wilshire for decades to come, while preserving a significant part of Wilshire's original John Fort organ, which has enhanced Wilshire's worship since 1967. We gratefully express our appreciation to the Schantz Organ Company for the fulfillment of the committee's desire to preserve the past while building an instrument that will continue to serve Wilshire for future generations. Many have contributed their support to this important project. We gratefully express our appreciation to our senior pastor, George Mason, whose dedication and encouragement of the new organ allowed it to become a reality. To our ministers of music, Bill James, Bob Brooks, Joe King and Doug Haney, who have been so dedicated to the many details of planning, organ design and installation, we say, "Thank you." We are appreciative of Dale Pride and his staff, who so effectively worked with the Schantz Company during the Sanctuary preparation and organ installation. Thank you to the members of the Music and Worship Committee and the Building and Grounds Committee, who offered encouragement and support for this complex project from beginning to end. We are deeply grateful to Al Travis and Gregg Bunn (Wilshire's organist from 1999 to 2003), our organ consultants who provided inspiring creativity to the design and sounds of this marvelous instrument. And finally, the Organ Committee recognizes the people of Wilshire. Your enthusiasm and financial support of this new organ demonstrate the continuing passion for the praise of God through worship. May the beautiful strains and majestic sounds of this organ forever reflect our love and praise of the Almighty God at Wilshire Baptist Church. Soli Deo Gloria, Allan Akins Karen Austin Jessica Capps Mark Chambers Nancy Furney Lynn Hamon Bill Jernberg, Chair Sherry McCray Rhonda Newman Steve Tinsley Janice Vergez
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Wed. Menu. Oct. 15
Oven Roasted Chicken
Rice Pilaf
Peas and Onions
Spinach and Mushroom Salad
Garlic Bread
Peach Cobbler

11:30 a.m.- Lunch, $6.00;
12 noon - Bible Study
5 p.m. - Dinner;
6 p.m. Bible Study

Dinner prices:
Adults (age 12 and over) $6.00
Children (ages 6 to 11) $4.00
Kids (ages 5 and under) free

Location: Youth Center, but pay for dinner on 1st floor, North door

Count on him

After Jim Self’s retirement in 1991, he began a volunteer career counting Wilshire’s tithes and offerings on Monday mornings.

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Committee recommendations now being accepted

Wilshire's Committee on Committees is beginning its work to nominate members for 2009 committees.

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WAFA has launched

The Wilshire Academy of Fine Arts opens this month with initial lessons in piano, voice and organ.

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