Dear Friends…

Music has always been a vital component of the congregational worship at First Baptist Church. Our 1900 Felgemaker Tracker Pipe Organ has enhanced that worship in countless ways. It provides essential support as the congregations sings the longstanding hymns and wonderful new songs of the church. In addition, the preludes, offertories, postludes and musical accompaniments during communion set tones of praise, reverence, prayer and thanksgiving. The sound quality, tonal colors, and dynamics of this particular organ are particularly conducive to the mission of the instrument – to glorify God and praise Him.

We have been told the organ is in need of major repair. Only a few people in the country are skilled enough to make such repairs, and the cost is high. B. Rule and Company of Knoxville, Tennessee has agreed to refurbish the organ for a total cost of some $88,000.

We at First Baptist Church, which is 203 years old this year, are looking to leading businesses and members of our community for monetary assistance in refurbishing our organ, of which only a few remain in the entire United States. It was placed in the church in 1901 with money raised entirely by the women of the church.

Because we have been approached by people outside the church asking how they might be a part of the renovation, we would like to give you an opportunity to give. You may send your tax-deductible contribution to First Baptist Church, 416 Vine Street, Madison, Indiana 47250. Any size contribution will be appreciated. Please note on your check your contribution is for the organ restoration.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church at 265-2331. Any of us would be pleased to speak with you.

We wish you prosperity in your business and success in your endeavors to strengthen this community.

Sincerely,

The First Baptist Church Organ Restoration Team

Debbie Anderson
Ken Goins
Sara Minor
Jerry Dougan
Bill Hans
Neil Pruitt