Members of the Covenant Presbyterian

Church, PCA, in Fayetteville invite the public to a special concert of

classical and Christian music this Sunday at 4:30 p.m., featuring renowned

organist Nicholas Bowden. He is the principal organist at the 10,000-member

Peachtree Presbyterian Church in Atlanta.

Covenant originally purchased the organ from Emanuel Presbyterian Church

in Atlanta. The purchase and installation cost was $12,000.

Church volunteers Bob Weaver, Sam Burch, church organist Martin Alexander,

and other members have worked on the organ since that time, adding pipes

and its range size. The organ now has approximately 1,400 pipes, ranging

in size from 1 inch to 16 feet; 15 miles of wire; it has two blowers,

5 reservoirs, and 13 wind chests. The organ originally had 14 speaking

ranks and has been enlarged to 28 ranks, a harp celeste and solid bar

Chimes. The two-manual console is the original console, built in 1925

The concert is free and open to the public.

"This is yet another service to our community, and we hope the concert

ministers to people as our guest organist presents a stellar musical program,"

said pastor Dale Welden, who is celebrating his 15th year as pastor of

the church.

The 25-year old congregation of 350 members meets at 819 Highway 314 in

Fayetteville. For information call 770-460-9450.Music director Sam Burch

and master organ builder Bob Weaver stand in front of the organ the church

has been enlarging for the past 10 years. Located in the Covenant Presbyterian

Church, it will be featured during a concert this Sunday. The grill work

was hand cut and installed by Weaver.