| Music Leadership |
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The Baldwin church has enjoyed and benefitted from strong music leadership from both Baker University and the community throughout its 150 years. From Lena Elder Fuller's memories of 1858-1862 to the present, talented musicians have been a part of the congregation. The following list gleaned from worship bulletins, various historical records and personal memories of present members and friends attempts to name the organists and choir directors. Years of service were difficult to ascertain accurately as there were two choirs, one for morning services and one for the evening, for a great many years. A plaque located on the south wall of the choir loft lists "Frank Nelson Hair, Baker Music professor, 1890-1907 as director." The April 10, 1898 Easter order of worship lists his choir: Jennie Bull, soprano; Mabel Knox, contralto; Roy VanLandingham, tenor; W. C. Markham, bass; Margarette Amos, pianist.
Dr. William C. Rice, chair of the Baker University Music Department (1939-1973), also directed the choir when the Baker choir served as the chancel choir. Specific dates were not found. More recently, others who have willingly shared of their talents are: Alice Anne (Callahan) Russell, piano and organ; Charlene (Callahan) Potter, violin; Jan Boyd, flute; Lea Hogsett, violin; Bob Kahle, organ; Carolyn Groves, piano; and a host of devoted choir members. We should also note that Metropolitan Opera star and Kansas University professor, Joyce (Malicky) Castle, grew up in Baldwin and began her musical career in the church and Baker University choirs. And now the church has come full circle with Sunday evening services begun again in 2002 under the leadership of Rev. Nanette Roberts and continued by Rev. Pam Morrison. Rev. Morrison encouraged the formatioin of a Praise Choir accompanied by piano, guitar and drums. In all probability this innovation has been perceived by some in a similar way as the gentlemen who left the services in 1858 in order that "his religious fervor not be harrowed" by the organ. |
News Flash
| Baker Baccalaureate |
| Please join us at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 20th, for the Baker Baccalaureate service. There will be no service at 10:45 that morning. |
| Sewing for Africa |
| If you love to sew and have a heart for missions, please join us in Fellowship Hall at 10:00 a.m. on June 30th as we sew dresses and t-shirts for the children in Africa. For more information, contact Linda Ballinger at 913-980-3831. |
| "Seasoned with Love" |
| The UMW cookbooks are still on sale for $15, and they make a wonderful gift. To order, please contact Bonnie at 594-2330 or b9morse@yahoo.com. |
| Food Pantry |
| A reminder that there is an increasing need for donations to the Food Pantry. We are serving 100-plus persons each week. |
Contact Information
Address:
704 8th St.
PO Box 25
Baldwin City, KS 66006
Phone:
785-594-6612
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