with no thought of fundraising. We gave the church an update on June 28. And on July 1 we had $29,824—$1,824 over our Phase One goal. We mailed Nelson a check for the first half. The purchase contract was secure.!

Our Phase Two goal was to raise the remaining $28,000 by September 1, so the organ could be installed in time for the fall Choir season. Half that amount came in during the next two weeks. Then giving fell off for about four weeks, with little coming in. During the last two weeks of August, giving picked up again, and by September 1 we had raised an additional $32,282—a total of $5,106 over our $56,000 goal. Even more has come in since September 1, for a total of $62,184.!

And all that came about without a significant drop in our regular giving.!

So what did we do with the extra $6,000? Again, God knew we had overlooked some significant costs required to build a rolling platform for the organ and to remodel the organ speaker chambers in preparation for the installation. And as usual, He gave us just enough. This instrument was absolutely and totally paid for in every detail before it entered the building.!

In summary, it appears clear to us that God had our organ built for us nine years before we even started looking. He placed it in the safe storage of Bob Tall's home, where it was preserved flawlessly new. Before we asked, God had already set aside for us twice the organ we could have dreamed of, and He had it waiting for us at half the price—with a full warranty!!

So we have installed an engraved plaque just above the organ keyboard, where it will be seen by everyone who plays this instrument. The plaque says:!

To all who play this organ, please do so with the conscious awareness that:!

This Organ is an amazing gift from an amazing God ~ November 1, 2014 This Organ has been dedicated to be used always and only for the glory of God!

So as you enjoy listening to our new organ, be aware and know that you are listening to what GOD has done!!! God answered our prayer before we even asked. And He gave us exceedingly, abundantly more than we could ask or think (Ephesians 3:20)—or even dare to hope for. ! !!!!!!GLENDALE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

6801 Nor th 43 rd Avenue • Phoen ix , AZ 85019 • 623 -934-3295 ! !!Gary Venden, Pastor - Myles Reiner, Pastoral Assistant

!!!!!!!!

NOVEMBER 1, 2014 - 5PM !

GLENDALE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

Saturday Services: • 8:30am - Contemporary Worship • 10:00am - Bible Study Time • 11:15am - Traditional Worship • Online at - glendaleazsda.org

Glenview Adventist Academy: • Christ-centered education • Pre-K to 8th grade. • Choral & Instrumental Program • For information call 623-931-1846 • glenviewadventistacademy.org

ORGAN DEDICATION CONCERT

!!!!!!!!

WELCOME AND OPENING PRAYER Dennis Marsollier !POSTLUDIO Ariel Quintana (b. 1965) TOCCATA AND FUGUE IN D MINOR, BWV 565 J.S. Bach (1685-1750) VARIATIONS ON: “ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS NAME” Janet Linker (b. 1938) Fanfare!! Congregation: Verse 1 !! Adagio!! Gigue!! Congregation: Verse 2 !! Meditation!! Scherzo!! Toccata!! Congregation: Verse 3 !! Air!! Trumpet Tune!! Cantilena !! Finale!! Congregation: Verse 5!!!DEDICATION OF THE ORGAN Pastor Gary Venden & Dennis Marsollier SONATA No. 1, Op. 42 Alexandre Guilmant (1837-1911) Final WHERE ALL IS PEACE Kimo Smith (b. 1953) SUITE FOR ORGAN Denis Bédard (b. 1950) Prélude Lamento Toccata !BENEDICTION Pastor Gary Venden

attention of Dennis earlier. Known as the "Big Mama," this unique organ had become well known for its incredible tone and depth and, when demonstrated, had persuaded a number of buyers who had been disappointed with other models to purchase a Rodgers Trillium. At the price Bob was asking, the final installed cost would be similar to that of the Masterpiece. Nelson was not sure Bob would even consider selling the organ to us, as he had a personal interest in where his organ ended up. And once the word got out, many people would be very interested in this instrument.!

We quickly added the Trillium option to our Church Board presentation that same evening: May 15. The only "practical" considerations between the 2-year-old Masterpiece and the 9-year-old Trillium were age and warranty. The Masterpiece would come with a full warranty; the “Big Mama” would not. After a thorough discussion, the Board decided to aim high and recommended that only those two higher-end organs be recommended to the Church Family at the meeting scheduled for the following Sunday evening.!

On May 18, we presented the Masterpiece and Trillium to the Church Family Council. We then asked the church members to go home and ask God one question: "Is one of these instruments the organ You have in mind for this church at this time?"—then to listen for God's voice. We would gather again in two weeks to share what we heard God say. And if either or both organs sold during that two-week interim, the answer would be obvious.!

This prayer approach was based on something we had experienced two years earlier, when we were seeking a new principal for our school, Glenview Adventist Academy. It was late in the hiring season, and we could only find one qualified and available candidate. Logic would dictate that we hire him quickly, before he got away. Instead, after the interview, we sent the School Board members home to ask God this question: "Is this Your man for this school at this time?" After four days of prayer, the School Board unanimously (with one abstention) felt God was saying, "No, this is not the man." So we passed up the only available candidate and kept looking. A couple weeks later, God opened up a totally unforeseen door and miraculously brought us just the person we needed—the perfect fit. It was great to know God made the choice, not a committee. We wanted that same experience with the organ decision.!

During those two weeks following our meeting about the organ, while the Church Family was listening for the voice of God, two important things happened: First, Nelson e-mailed us that Bob Tall had been in contact with the Rodgers Corporate Office and that Rodgers had agreed that since the 9-year-old Big Mama had never been sold to a retail end-user, it would now be sold with a full "new organ" 10-year warranty. Amazing! Then, on Memorial Day, Dennis and Claudia drove to Glendale, California, to visit Bob Tall and play the Big Mama. They loved it. They had a great time getting acquainted with Bob, and Bob seemed to take a liking to the potential of how his organ would be used if sold to the Glendale Church.!

The Church Family met again on June 1. Before we shared the news about the full warranty on the Trillium, we asked them to share what they had heard from God. The answer was clear: 32 reported hearing God say YES to the Trillium, while 16 said they had not heard anything from God. We then reported on the warranty, and the Church Family voted overwhelmingly to pursue the purchase of the Trillium by raising $56,000, with the balance to be taken from current church funds. Nelson Dodge set about writing up a purchase contract. But without our asking, he chose to cross out the phrase "subject to prior sale," giving us 60 days to come up with half the purchase price, during which time the organ would be held for us. That is highly unusual in the sale of a used instrument. Normally, anyone can snatch it up until you actually pay the 50% down. All that was left now was to raise $56,000—during the summer. That is the worst time to raise money. And we are a church without deep pockets.!

On Sabbath, June 7, we presented Phase One to the church. Our goal was $28,000 by July 1, just over three weeks away. The next two Sabbaths, most of us were up in Prescott for Camp-meeting!

ORGAN DEDICATION CONCERT

Our Organ Story As we enjoy this dedicatory concert, we want you to know the story behind how this magnificent instrument came to reside here in the Glendale Adventist Church. This moment has been a long time coming, yet it is right on time!!

For several years, the need for a new organ has become more and more urgent, as our old Rodgers was becoming both unreliable and unrepairable. Our prayer (and belief) was that God would keep our old organ going until He brought us a new one. And He did...and He has!!

Our desire in replacing our old organ was to have it come about in such a way that it was plain for all to see that God selected and provided our new organ—that it was not because of our own decision and fund-raising projects. We struggled to know just what such a God-driven process would look like. But we were certain it had to be more than just a series of committee meetings, with a few prayers tossed in.!

At a Church Family meeting in April 2012, we discussed the need for a new organ and the reality that a new organ of the caliber we wanted would be a $100,000+ project. That seemed impossible. But the Church Family voted permission to begin looking for a new organ and to build awareness of the need—but NOT to begin raising funds yet. We wanted to find the instrument God had for us and then let Him verify it by bringing in the funds to match.!

We began building awareness by inviting those attending our Christmas and Easter concerts to sign up to become "Friends of the Organ." We would keep them informed about the search process and, of course, invite them to help out financially once an instrument was selected.!

Nothing transpired until this past spring. Right after our April 19, 2014, Easter concert, a "Friend of the Organ" e-mailed Dennis Marsollier, our Minister of Music, about a 21-year-old three-manual Allen organ listed on eBay for around $18,000. Dennis checked it out and felt it was too old and out-of-date to be a wise investment. But somehow that one e-mail started the ball rolling. Dennis contacted a local organ dealer, who referred him to the Rodgers organ dealership in Pasadena, California. Over the telephone, the owner, Nelson Dodge, suggested three options: a 17-year-old Rodgers at $18,000, a 5-year-old Rodgers Allegiant at $32,000, and a 2-year-old Rodgers Masterpiece showroom demo at $56,000. Any of these consoles would require an additional $20,000 for speakers, amplifiers, shipping, and installation.!

A few days later, Dennis and his wife Claudia, our church organist, were on a Glenview Choir trip to Southern California and had the opportunity to stop in at the dealership. There they met Nelson and played the three organs. They felt the 17-year-old Rodgers was too old to be a wise investment, the 5-year-old Allegiant would be "adequate," but that the 2-year-old Masterpiece was far superior and the desired option. It was essentially new, was originally priced at $85,000, and came with a full warranty. Over the next couple of days, Nelson took Dennis and Claudia to several nearby churches to listen to various Rodgers organs. One organ in particular caught the attention of Dennis. It had a breadth, depth, and strength of sound that stood out above all the others and sounded like just what Dennis was looking for. It turned out to be a Rodgers Trillium model, in the $150,000 price range—clearly far beyond anything the Glendale Church could ever hope for. !

Back home, Dennis and Pastor Gary Venden discussed the search results and decided to take the three options at Nelson's dealership to the Church Board to see if they would recommend presenting any of these organs for further consideration at a Church Family meeting. Just hours before the Board meeting and based on a question Dennis had about the Masterpiece, Nelson called Dennis with another exciting option. Word had just surfaced that Bob Tall was ready to sell his Rodgers Trillium 968 which had been his personal organ in his home for the past nine years. It was an organ built to Bob's custom specifications and was much like the magnificent organ that had caught the!

Kimo Smith - Guest Organist!

Kimo Smith, organist and collaborative pianist, began music studies in his home state of Hawaii at age four. Following his graduation from Hawaiian Mission Academy, he attended the University of Hawaii, La Sierra University, the University of Southern California, and the University of California, Los Angeles. A student of Ladd Thomas at USC, he completed his Bachelor and Master degrees, magna cum laude, in organ performance. He was selected to receive the Organ Department Outstanding Achievement Award on both occasions. He completed his doctoral studies at UCLA in organ performance as a student of Thomas Harmon. Dr. Smith is a past winner of several competitions sponsored by the American Guild of Organists and Music Teachers National Association. !

Dr. Smith is currently Associate Professor of Music at La Sierra University and past chair of the Department of Music. He is an active recitalist, performing locally, nationally, and abroad. In April of 2013 he premiered "Postludio", a new work for organ by Los Angeles composer Ariel Quintana on a recital in Vienna, Austria. He has appeared as a guest artist with several Southern California orchestras and choral ensembles, including the Glendale Symphony, Riverside County Philharmonic Orchestra, San Bernardino Symphony, Redlands Symphony Orchestra, William Hall Chorale, Los Robles Master Chorale, Angeles Chorale, and Los Angeles Master Chorale. He is featured organist on a 2010 recording of the Los Angeles Master Chorale performing the choral works of New York composer, Nico Muhly. This was the first recording of the LAMC in Walt Disney Concert Hall, and their first for the world-renowned Decca label. He was invited to perform two of Muhly’s compositions with the LAMC at the opening concert of their 2012-2013 season.!

Dr. Smith has served as organist in various churches since the age of twelve, and is currently the organist at the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood and the University Church of Seventh-day Adventists in Loma Linda. His professional music activities also include a great deal of collaborative piano performance which has taken him throughout the United States, Europe, South America, and Asia with touring groups and solo artists. Dr. Smith and his wife, Cheryl, also a professional musician, reside in Loma Linda, California. They have three children and three grandchildren.!

THE ROBERT TALL RESIDENCE ORGAN At the Glendale Seventh-day Adventist Church

The Robert Tall Residence Organ, affectionally known as “Big Mama” is a large three-manual Rodgers Trillium Masterpiece Custom 968 with a total of 205 digital ranks. Built by Rodgers Instruments, LLC, Hillsboro, Oregon, it is a Modern Organ comprising the four traditional sound families, namely, Principals, Flutes, Reeds and Strings, which have been hand selected by Robert Tall from over 500 digital recordings from the finest and most celebrated pipe organs in the world. Its tonal color leans towards American Classic and English Cathedral design. Additional organ, orchestral and human voice sounds come from a Rodgers MX200 external sound module via MIDI.!

Dr. Robert Tall, the previous owner of this organ, is a composer, arranger, recording artist and a representative for Rodgers Instruments. He has been with Rodgers for over 40 years. Dr. Tall is a major force in the development of digital technology in classical organs, both pipe and electronic. As a member of Rodger’s tonal review committee, his involvement was important to the process of digitally sampling the sounds of many of the finest pipe organs around the world along with orchestral and human voice sounds captured from some of the best orchestras. His selection of pipe samples and sounds he customized on this organ was the catalyst for redefining the specifications for all Rodgers organs. Many people from around the world have come to play this organ, when it was installed in his home. As a result, many organs were purchased with the Robert Tall specification. While she is unique and truly the only one, “Big Mama” has been “cloned” due to the desire of replicating its wonderful sound. This organ was designed to set the standard for what Bob Tall likes to call the “Modern Organ.” As such, he has become one of the foremost authorities in the development and use of MIDI and incorporating this technology into the organ.!

As an organist, Dr. Tall is well known for his compositions, arrangements publications and recordings. His recording of “I Am An American” - an original arrangement by Bob, was nominated for a grammy award in 2008 for Best Solo Instrument. It was recorded on this organ as well as other recordings. His music has been widely published including a special arrangement of “The Lord’s Prayer” for organ. Combining his composing/arranging/performing skills with the latest technological advances, he has brought the organ sound into the modern era as only a few can do. More information can be found on his website at RobertTall.com.!

Our church never dreamed we would receive such a high caliber instrument. The story of how this organ came into our congregation is truly a miracle of God. It is with great joy and humbleness that we dedicate this instrument to the Lord today!!

Organ StoplistSpecification By Robert Tall

GREAT (Manual II) Principal 16' (Bourdon 16', Quintaton 16') Principal 8' (Prinzipal 8') Open Diapason 8' Flûte Harmonique 8' Chimney Flute 8' (Gedackt 8') Gambe 8' (Gemshorn 8') Octave 4' (Oktav 4') Spire Flute 4' (Open Flute 4') Twelfth 2 2/3' Fifteenth 2' (Waldflöte 2') Tierce Mixture V (Terz 1 3/5') Mixture XI (Fourniture IV) Bombarde 16' (Posaune 16’Trumpet 8’) Trompete 8' Clarion 4' Chimes (Handbells) Tremulant Swell to Great 16', 8', 4' Choir to Great 16', 8', 4'

SWELL (Manual III) Lieblich Gedeckt 16' (Contre Gambe 16') Diapason 8' (Geigen Diapason 8') Bourdon 8' (Flûte Harmonique 8') Salicional 8' Vox Céleste 8' Flûte Céleste II 8' Octave 4' (Principal 4') Flûte Traversiére 4' (Koppelflöte 4') Nazard 2 2/3' Octavin 2' (Fifteenth 2') Tierce 1 3/5' (Cymbal IV) Chorus Mixture IV Double Trumpet 16' (Basson 16') Trumpet 8' (Trompette 8') Oboe 8' (Hautbois 8', Rohr Schalmei 8') Vox Humana 8' (Voix Humaine 8') Clarion 4' (Clairon 4') Tremulant Swell to Swell 16', Unison Off, 4' Choir to Swell 16', 8', 4'

CHOIR (Manual I) Dulciana 16' (Dulciana Céleste II 16') Geigen Principal 8' (Spitz Geigen 8') Stopped Diapason 8’ (Doppelflöte 8', (Holzgedeckt 8') Erzähler Céleste II 8' Viola Céleste II 8' Principal 4' (Fugara 4') Rohr Pipe 4' (Muted Viols II 4') Doublette 2' Flautino 2' Larigot 1 1'3' (Jeu de Chlochette II) Zimbel IV (Sifflöte 1') Mixture VI (Rauschquinte IV) Corno di Bassetto 16' (Dulzian 16') English Tuba 8' (Trompette Harmonique 8') Clarinet 8' (Cromorne 8') Tuba Major 8' (Festival Trumpet 8') Harp Tremulant Choir to Choir 16', Unison off, 4' Swell to Choir 16', 8', 4' Choir to Swell 8'

SOLO (Manual III, Assignable) Principal 16' (Viol Céleste II 8') Grand Diapason 8' (Flauto Mirabilis 8') Viole de Gambe 8' (Cello Céleste II 8') Major Octave 4' (Orchestral Flute 4’) (Unda Maris II 4’) (Soprano Ah) Grand Jeu VII (Mounted Cornet V) French Horn 8' (English Horn 8’) (Orchestral Oboe 8’ (Vox Humana 8') Festival Trumpet 8' Tuba Mirabilis 8' Tremulant Solo on I Solo on II Solo on III

PEDAL Contre Violone 32' (Contre Geigen 32') Contre Bourdon 32' Open Wood 16' (Principal 16') Subbass 16' (Bourdon 16') Violone 16' Lieblich Gedeckt 16' (SW) Dulciana 16' (CH) Octave 8' (Principal 8') Flûte 8' (Bourdon 8') Gedeckt 8' Violon Cello 8'

! Violon Cello 8' Flûte 4' (Choralbass 4') Mixture IV Double Trombone 32' (Contre Bombarde 32') Trombone 16' (Bombarde 16 Posaune 16') Trumpet 8' (Tuba Major 8') Clarion 4' (Rohrschalmei 4') Great to Pedal 8' Swell to Pedal 8', 4' Choir to Pedal 8', 4' Solo to Pedal 8'

THE ROBERT TALL RESIDENCE ORGAN At the Glendale Seventh-day Adventist Church

The Robert Tall Residence Organ, affectionally known as “Big Mama” is a large three-manual Rodgers Trillium Masterpiece Custom 968 with a total of 205 digital ranks. Built by Rodgers Instruments, LLC, Hillsboro, Oregon, it is a Modern Organ comprising the four traditional sound families, namely, Principals, Flutes, Reeds and Strings, which have been hand selected by Robert Tall from over 500 digital recordings from the finest and most celebrated pipe organs in the world. Its tonal color leans towards American Classic and English Cathedral design. Additional organ, orchestral and human voice sounds come from a Rodgers MX200 external sound module via MIDI.!

Dr. Robert Tall, the previous owner of this organ, is a composer, arranger, recording artist and a representative for Rodgers Instruments. He has been with Rodgers for over 40 years. Dr. Tall is a major force in the development of digital technology in classical organs, both pipe and electronic. As a member of Rodger’s tonal review committee, his involvement was important to the process of digitally sampling the sounds of many of the finest pipe organs around the world along with orchestral and human voice sounds captured from some of the best orchestras. His selection of pipe samples and sounds he customized on this organ was the catalyst for redefining the specifications for all Rodgers organs. Many people from around the world have come to play this organ, when it was installed in his home. As a result, many organs were purchased with the Robert Tall specification. While she is unique and truly the only one, “Big Mama” has been “cloned” due to the desire of replicating its wonderful sound. This organ was designed to set the standard for what Bob Tall likes to call the “Modern Organ.” As such, he has become one of the foremost authorities in the development and use of MIDI and incorporating this technology into the organ.!

As an organist, Dr. Tall is well known for his compositions, arrangements publications and recordings. His recording of “I Am An American” - an original arrangement by Bob, was nominated for a grammy award in 2008 for Best Solo Instrument. It was recorded on this organ as well as other recordings. His music has been widely published including a special arrangement of “The Lord’s Prayer” for organ. Combining his composing/arranging/performing skills with the latest technological advances, he has brought the organ sound into the modern era as only a few can do. More information can be found on his website at RobertTall.com.!

Our church never dreamed we would receive such a high caliber instrument. The story of how this organ came into our congregation is truly a miracle of God. It is with great joy and humbleness that we dedicate this instrument to the Lord today!!

Organ StoplistSpecification By Robert Tall

GREAT (Manual II) Principal 16' (Bourdon 16', Quintaton 16') Principal 8' (Prinzipal 8') Open Diapason 8' Flûte Harmonique 8' Chimney Flute 8' (Gedackt 8') Gambe 8' (Gemshorn 8') Octave 4' (Oktav 4') Spire Flute 4' (Open Flute 4') Twelfth 2 2/3' Fifteenth 2' (Waldflöte 2') Tierce Mixture V (Terz 1 3/5') Mixture XI (Fourniture IV) Bombarde 16' (Posaune 16’Trumpet 8’) Trompete 8' Clarion 4' Chimes (Handbells) Tremulant Swell to Great 16', 8', 4' Choir to Great 16', 8', 4'

SWELL (Manual III) Lieblich Gedeckt 16' (Contre Gambe 16') Diapason 8' (Geigen Diapason 8') Bourdon 8' (Flûte Harmonique 8') Salicional 8' Vox Céleste 8' Flûte Céleste II 8' Octave 4' (Principal 4') Flûte Traversiére 4' (Koppelflöte 4') Nazard 2 2/3' Octavin 2' (Fifteenth 2') Tierce 1 3/5' (Cymbal IV) Chorus Mixture IV Double Trumpet 16' (Basson 16') Trumpet 8' (Trompette 8') Oboe 8' (Hautbois 8', Rohr Schalmei 8') Vox Humana 8' (Voix Humaine 8') Clarion 4' (Clairon 4') Tremulant Swell to Swell 16', Unison Off, 4' Choir to Swell 16', 8', 4'

CHOIR (Manual I) Dulciana 16' (Dulciana Céleste II 16') Geigen Principal 8' (Spitz Geigen 8') Stopped Diapason 8’ (Doppelflöte 8', (Holzgedeckt 8') Erzähler Céleste II 8' Viola Céleste II 8' Principal 4' (Fugara 4') Rohr Pipe 4' (Muted Viols II 4') Doublette 2' Flautino 2' Larigot 1 1'3' (Jeu de Chlochette II) Zimbel IV (Sifflöte 1') Mixture VI (Rauschquinte IV) Corno di Bassetto 16' (Dulzian 16') English Tuba 8' (Trompette Harmonique 8') Clarinet 8' (Cromorne 8') Tuba Major 8' (Festival Trumpet 8') Harp Tremulant Choir to Choir 16', Unison off, 4' Swell to Choir 16', 8', 4' Choir to Swell 8'

SOLO (Manual III, Assignable) Principal 16' (Viol Céleste II 8') Grand Diapason 8' (Flauto Mirabilis 8') Viole de Gambe 8' (Cello Céleste II 8') Major Octave 4' (Orchestral Flute 4’) (Unda Maris II 4’) (Soprano Ah) Grand Jeu VII (Mounted Cornet V) French Horn 8' (English Horn 8’) (Orchestral Oboe 8’ (Vox Humana 8') Festival Trumpet 8' Tuba Mirabilis 8' Tremulant Solo on I Solo on II Solo on III

PEDAL Contre Violone 32' (Contre Geigen 32') Contre Bourdon 32' Open Wood 16' (Principal 16') Subbass 16' (Bourdon 16') Violone 16' Lieblich Gedeckt 16' (SW) Dulciana 16' (CH) Octave 8' (Principal 8') Flûte 8' (Bourdon 8') Gedeckt 8' Violon Cello 8'

! Violon Cello 8' Flûte 4' (Choralbass 4') Mixture IV Double Trombone 32' (Contre Bombarde 32') Trombone 16' (Bombarde 16 Posaune 16') Trumpet 8' (Tuba Major 8') Clarion 4' (Rohrschalmei 4') Great to Pedal 8' Swell to Pedal 8', 4' Choir to Pedal 8', 4' Solo to Pedal 8'

Our Organ Story As we enjoy this dedicatory concert, we want you to know the story behind how this magnificent instrument came to reside here in the Glendale Adventist Church. This moment has been a long time coming, yet it is right on time!!

For several years, the need for a new organ has become more and more urgent, as our old Rodgers was becoming both unreliable and unrepairable. Our prayer (and belief) was that God would keep our old organ going until He brought us a new one. And He did...and He has!!

Our desire in replacing our old organ was to have it come about in such a way that it was plain for all to see that God selected and provided our new organ—that it was not because of our own decision and fund-raising projects. We struggled to know just what such a God-driven process would look like. But we were certain it had to be more than just a series of committee meetings, with a few prayers tossed in.!

At a Church Family meeting in April 2012, we discussed the need for a new organ and the reality that a new organ of the caliber we wanted would be a $100,000+ project. That seemed impossible. But the Church Family voted permission to begin looking for a new organ and to build awareness of the need—but NOT to begin raising funds yet. We wanted to find the instrument God had for us and then let Him verify it by bringing in the funds to match.!

We began building awareness by inviting those attending our Christmas and Easter concerts to sign up to become "Friends of the Organ." We would keep them informed about the search process and, of course, invite them to help out financially once an instrument was selected.!

Nothing transpired until this past spring. Right after our April 19, 2014, Easter concert, a "Friend of the Organ" e-mailed Dennis Marsollier, our Minister of Music, about a 21-year-old three-manual Allen organ listed on eBay for around $18,000. Dennis checked it out and felt it was too old and out-of-date to be a wise investment. But somehow that one e-mail started the ball rolling. Dennis contacted a local organ dealer, who referred him to the Rodgers organ dealership in Pasadena, California. Over the telephone, the owner, Nelson Dodge, suggested three options: a 17-year-old Rodgers at $18,000, a 5-year-old Rodgers Allegiant at $32,000, and a 2-year-old Rodgers Masterpiece showroom demo at $56,000. Any of these consoles would require an additional $20,000 for speakers, amplifiers, shipping, and installation.!

A few days later, Dennis and his wife Claudia, our church organist, were on a Glenview Choir trip to Southern California and had the opportunity to stop in at the dealership. There they met Nelson and played the three organs. They felt the 17-year-old Rodgers was too old to be a wise investment, the 5-year-old Allegiant would be "adequate," but that the 2-year-old Masterpiece was far superior and the desired option. It was essentially new, was originally priced at $85,000, and came with a full warranty. Over the next couple of days, Nelson took Dennis and Claudia to several nearby churches to listen to various Rodgers organs. One organ in particular caught the attention of Dennis. It had a breadth, depth, and strength of sound that stood out above all the others and sounded like just what Dennis was looking for. It turned out to be a Rodgers Trillium model, in the $150,000 price range—clearly far beyond anything the Glendale Church could ever hope for. !

Back home, Dennis and Pastor Gary Venden discussed the search results and decided to take the three options at Nelson's dealership to the Church Board to see if they would recommend presenting any of these organs for further consideration at a Church Family meeting. Just hours before the Board meeting and based on a question Dennis had about the Masterpiece, Nelson called Dennis with another exciting option. Word had just surfaced that Bob Tall was ready to sell his Rodgers Trillium 968 which had been his personal organ in his home for the past nine years. It was an organ built to Bob's custom specifications and was much like the magnificent organ that had caught the!

Kimo Smith - Guest Organist!

Kimo Smith, organist and collaborative pianist, began music studies in his home state of Hawaii at age four. Following his graduation from Hawaiian Mission Academy, he attended the University of Hawaii, La Sierra University, the University of Southern California, and the University of California, Los Angeles. A student of Ladd Thomas at USC, he completed his Bachelor and Master degrees, magna cum laude, in organ performance. He was selected to receive the Organ Department Outstanding Achievement Award on both occasions. He completed his doctoral studies at UCLA in organ performance as a student of Thomas Harmon. Dr. Smith is a past winner of several competitions sponsored by the American Guild of Organists and Music Teachers National Association. !

Dr. Smith is currently Associate Professor of Music at La Sierra University and past chair of the Department of Music. He is an active recitalist, performing locally, nationally, and abroad. In April of 2013 he premiered "Postludio", a new work for organ by Los Angeles composer Ariel Quintana on a recital in Vienna, Austria. He has appeared as a guest artist with several Southern California orchestras and choral ensembles, including the Glendale Symphony, Riverside County Philharmonic Orchestra, San Bernardino Symphony, Redlands Symphony Orchestra, William Hall Chorale, Los Robles Master Chorale, Angeles Chorale, and Los Angeles Master Chorale. He is featured organist on a 2010 recording of the Los Angeles Master Chorale performing the choral works of New York composer, Nico Muhly. This was the first recording of the LAMC in Walt Disney Concert Hall, and their first for the world-renowned Decca label. He was invited to perform two of Muhly’s compositions with the LAMC at the opening concert of their 2012-2013 season.!

Dr. Smith has served as organist in various churches since the age of twelve, and is currently the organist at the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood and the University Church of Seventh-day Adventists in Loma Linda. His professional music activities also include a great deal of collaborative piano performance which has taken him throughout the United States, Europe, South America, and Asia with touring groups and solo artists. Dr. Smith and his wife, Cheryl, also a professional musician, reside in Loma Linda, California. They have three children and three grandchildren.!

!!!!!!!!

WELCOME AND OPENING PRAYER Dennis Marsollier !POSTLUDIO Ariel Quintana (b. 1965) TOCCATA AND FUGUE IN D MINOR, BWV 565 J.S. Bach (1685-1750) VARIATIONS ON: “ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS NAME” Janet Linker (b. 1938) Fanfare!! Congregation: Verse 1 !! Adagio!! Gigue!! Congregation: Verse 2 !! Meditation!! Scherzo!! Toccata!! Congregation: Verse 3 !! Air!! Trumpet Tune!! Cantilena !! Finale!! Congregation: Verse 5!!!DEDICATION OF THE ORGAN Pastor Gary Venden & Dennis Marsollier SONATA No. 1, Op. 42 Alexandre Guilmant (1837-1911) Final WHERE ALL IS PEACE Kimo Smith (b. 1953) SUITE FOR ORGAN Denis Bédard (b. 1950) Prélude Lamento Toccata !BENEDICTION Pastor Gary Venden

attention of Dennis earlier. Known as the "Big Mama," this unique organ had become well known for its incredible tone and depth and, when demonstrated, had persuaded a number of buyers who had been disappointed with other models to purchase a Rodgers Trillium. At the price Bob was asking, the final installed cost would be similar to that of the Masterpiece. Nelson was not sure Bob would even consider selling the organ to us, as he had a personal interest in where his organ ended up. And once the word got out, many people would be very interested in this instrument.!

We quickly added the Trillium option to our Church Board presentation that same evening: May 15. The only "practical" considerations between the 2-year-old Masterpiece and the 9-year-old Trillium were age and warranty. The Masterpiece would come with a full warranty; the “Big Mama” would not. After a thorough discussion, the Board decided to aim high and recommended that only those two higher-end organs be recommended to the Church Family at the meeting scheduled for the following Sunday evening.!

On May 18, we presented the Masterpiece and Trillium to the Church Family Council. We then asked the church members to go home and ask God one question: "Is one of these instruments the organ You have in mind for this church at this time?"—then to listen for God's voice. We would gather again in two weeks to share what we heard God say. And if either or both organs sold during that two-week interim, the answer would be obvious.!

This prayer approach was based on something we had experienced two years earlier, when we were seeking a new principal for our school, Glenview Adventist Academy. It was late in the hiring season, and we could only find one qualified and available candidate. Logic would dictate that we hire him quickly, before he got away. Instead, after the interview, we sent the School Board members home to ask God this question: "Is this Your man for this school at this time?" After four days of prayer, the School Board unanimously (with one abstention) felt God was saying, "No, this is not the man." So we passed up the only available candidate and kept looking. A couple weeks later, God opened up a totally unforeseen door and miraculously brought us just the person we needed—the perfect fit. It was great to know God made the choice, not a committee. We wanted that same experience with the organ decision.!

During those two weeks following our meeting about the organ, while the Church Family was listening for the voice of God, two important things happened: First, Nelson e-mailed us that Bob Tall had been in contact with the Rodgers Corporate Office and that Rodgers had agreed that since the 9-year-old Big Mama had never been sold to a retail end-user, it would now be sold with a full "new organ" 10-year warranty. Amazing! Then, on Memorial Day, Dennis and Claudia drove to Glendale, California, to visit Bob Tall and play the Big Mama. They loved it. They had a great time getting acquainted with Bob, and Bob seemed to take a liking to the potential of how his organ would be used if sold to the Glendale Church.!

The Church Family met again on June 1. Before we shared the news about the full warranty on the Trillium, we asked them to share what they had heard from God. The answer was clear: 32 reported hearing God say YES to the Trillium, while 16 said they had not heard anything from God. We then reported on the warranty, and the Church Family voted overwhelmingly to pursue the purchase of the Trillium by raising $56,000, with the balance to be taken from current church funds. Nelson Dodge set about writing up a purchase contract. But without our asking, he chose to cross out the phrase "subject to prior sale," giving us 60 days to come up with half the purchase price, during which time the organ would be held for us. That is highly unusual in the sale of a used instrument. Normally, anyone can snatch it up until you actually pay the 50% down. All that was left now was to raise $56,000—during the summer. That is the worst time to raise money. And we are a church without deep pockets.!

On Sabbath, June 7, we presented Phase One to the church. Our goal was $28,000 by July 1, just over three weeks away. The next two Sabbaths, most of us were up in Prescott for Camp-meeting!

ORGAN DEDICATION CONCERT

with no thought of fundraising. We gave the church an update on June 28. And on July 1 we had $29,824—$1,824 over our Phase One goal. We mailed Nelson a check for the first half. The purchase contract was secure.!

Our Phase Two goal was to raise the remaining $28,000 by September 1, so the organ could be installed in time for the fall Choir season. Half that amount came in during the next two weeks. Then giving fell off for about four weeks, with little coming in. During the last two weeks of August, giving picked up again, and by September 1 we had raised an additional $32,282—a total of $5,106 over our $56,000 goal. Even more has come in since September 1, for a total of $62,184.!

And all that came about without a significant drop in our regular giving.!

So what did we do with the extra $6,000? Again, God knew we had overlooked some significant costs required to build a rolling platform for the organ and to remodel the organ speaker chambers in preparation for the installation. And as usual, He gave us just enough. This instrument was absolutely and totally paid for in every detail before it entered the building.!

In summary, it appears clear to us that God had our organ built for us nine years before we even started looking. He placed it in the safe storage of Bob Tall's home, where it was preserved flawlessly new. Before we asked, God had already set aside for us twice the organ we could have dreamed of, and He had it waiting for us at half the price—with a full warranty!!

So we have installed an engraved plaque just above the organ keyboard, where it will be seen by everyone who plays this instrument. The plaque says:!

To all who play this organ, please do so with the conscious awareness that:!

This Organ is an amazing gift from an amazing God ~ November 1, 2014 This Organ has been dedicated to be used always and only for the glory of God!

So as you enjoy listening to our new organ, be aware and know that you are listening to what GOD has done!!! God answered our prayer before we even asked. And He gave us exceedingly, abundantly more than we could ask or think (Ephesians 3:20)—or even dare to hope for. ! !!!!!!GLENDALE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

6801 Nor th 43 rd Avenue • Phoen ix , AZ 85019 • 623 -934-3295 ! !!Gary Venden, Pastor - Myles Reiner, Pastoral Assistant

!!!!!!!!

NOVEMBER 1, 2014 - 5PM !

GLENDALE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

Saturday Services: • 8:30am - Contemporary Worship • 10:00am - Bible Study Time • 11:15am - Traditional Worship • Online at - glendaleazsda.org

Glenview Adventist Academy: • Christ-centered education • Pre-K to 8th grade. • Choral & Instrumental Program • For information call 623-931-1846 • glenviewadventistacademy.org

ORGAN DEDICATION CONCERT