December 2, 2025
 

Dear St. Matthew Congregation,
 

With full and grateful hearts, we extend our sincere thanks to each of you. When we asked the congregation back in May to prayerfully consider supporting the purchase of a new Allen Organ, we placed this goal in God’s hands and trusted in the generosity and unity of our church family. Your faithful response, enthusiasm, and commitment have now brought this vision to life, and we are overjoyed to share that we have reached our full total goal of $116,000. Yes, our organ is paid in full! 
 

The significance of this moment reaches far beyond the installation of a new instrument. This organ represents the combined faith, perseverance, and shared vision of a congregation who believes in the power of music to glorify God and deepen our worship experience. It will support our choir, enrich our liturgy, and help proclaim the Gospel through sound that uplifts the spirit and unites us in praise. As we look forward to hearing its first notes ring through our sanctuary, we celebrate not only what we have achieved together, but also the continued strength and purpose of our community.
 

Thank you for every contribution, prayer, and word of encouragement along the way. We look forward to celebrating this blessing with you as the music of the new organ becomes a cherished part of our life together at St. Matthew.

With gratitude and joy,

The St. Matthew Lutheran Church Organ Committee
Helen Graf, Ellen Jakovcic, Rachel Knaggs, Larry Mohler, Carol Muhlbach, Kelly Obermeier, Cindy Piovarchy, Susie Siebert, Kristin Weight