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Chapter News: March 2023

Dean's Message

The southern Presbyterian Church of my childhood didn’t “do” Lent. I remember that my public
school cafeteria always had fish on Fridays, but that was fine with me. It didn’t seem that
eating fish instead of beef-a-roni was much of a sacrifice. I knew some people “gave up
something for Lent,” and as my denomination became more liturgical in the 70s and 80s I
would sometimes observe a Lenten sacrifice, sort of.

Now I see Lent as a season for growth. How can I serve my choirs and congregation better,
give them what they need to grow spiritually? I should always think that way, but perhaps
during Lent I can do better. I would most likely fail at 40 days of self-denial, but 46 days of
striving to be a better servant - I can do that. May your Lent be meaningful in your life and the
life of those whom you serve.

Jim Adams

Thanks to all who came out for the presentation by Anne Laver at St. Peter's Episcopal Church last month!

Upcoming Events

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More 2023 AGO Savannah Events:

Low Country Chapter organ crawl to various Savannah churches

Saturday, March 11 morning (TBA)
Information on which churches are participating will be announced as soon as possible

Annual Clergy/Member Banquet

Friday, April 21 at 6:00 pm.
Location: 6 East State (Lutheran Church of the Ascension's outreach center)

It has been several years since our last clergy/musician banquet. It has always been well attended, with good fellowship and an inspiring speaker.

The chapter will pick up the check for the clergy, and will keep the cost of members’ meals to $15. We don’t need a commitment yet, but if you think you will be able to attend, or know you will not be able to attend, please email Jacob Furmann at jacobfuhrman@gmail.com.

Dr. Eileen Guenther, Lecturer in Organ at The George Washington University, and Professor of Church Music at Wesley Theological Seminary will be the guest speaker.

The banquet venue is 6 East State (located at 6 East State St. near Wright Square). It serves as a multipurpose space used for activities at Lutheran Church of the Ascension. Parking is available at Ascension's lot on the corner of State and Drayton on a first come basis, at the parking garage across the street, or on the street.

Members' Recital

Scheduled for May
Date/TimeLocation TBA

Bach Ascending presents the 2nd Annual Bach Marathon

Saturday, March 25 beginning at 11:00 am until ?

Sign up for a spot in a continuous performance of J. S. Bach by all ages and instruments!

Ascension's organ is in poor condition, but we do have a working 8' & 4' Flute, 4' & 2' principal, and Mixture III, as well as a Steinway Model L piano, and a harpsichord TBD.

$250 prize for best overall performance and a $100 prize for the most promising young musician (high school senior or younger.)
Register here.

AGO Savannah Board

Dean: James Adams jima313@aol.com
Sub-Dean: Kathleen Turner kturner@saintpeterssav.org
Secretary: Justin L. Addington Justin@fbc-sav.org
Treasurer: Jacob Fuhrman jacobfuhrman@gmail.com
Executive Committee Members at Large: Suade Anderson, Julia Tucker, Tom White
Chaplain: Rev. John Ruehl john.ruehl@gmail.com