2014 December Chapel Chimes

CHAPEL CHIMESgrowing in faith...sharing God’s love

D E C E M B E R

2014

December Birthdays &

Anniversaries

1 Denise & Matt Kemp4 Phillip Collins Angel Schewe5 Cheryl Wiese6 Caitlin Appelgate7 Jena Benoit8 Judy Svendsen Barb Plaehn 9 Dain McBride10 Devan Mann14 Marvalyn Kelly17 Gwenyth Margaret Schaffer18 Crystal Anderson19 Michael Kloster Kendall Collins20 Ben Krull Nicole Svendsen Rodney & Tracy Ormston21 Mark Groth22 Rebekah Svendsen23 Elise Kloster26 Jordan Hellie27 Brook Rosacker28 Leon Lamer Matt DeSchamp29 Siera Richter Cindy Krull

Charles & Amilliah Kenya 31 Carolyn (Fleming) Kloster Jacob Svendsen Jaret Lynch Saralyn Beane

KE LLY’S KORNERGood Bye!

It’s with a heavy heart, Marvalyn and I say “Good Bye.” Four wonderful years serving side by side with you. So many beautiful memories: Ice Cream Socials 4th of July Picnics Baseball Games Christmas Eve Services Easter Services Baseball Sunday Get in the Boat Sunday Harvest Dinners Confirmation Students And so much more!!!

We plan to leave for Florida on Saturday, November 29th and will be there through April.

“Finally brothers and sisters, rejoice….aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.” II Corinthians 13:11

“But he (Abraham’s servant) said to them, ‘Do not delay me since the Lord has prospered my way. Send me away that I may go to my master.” Genesis 24:56

Also read Acts 20:17-24.

See you soon!Pastor Dean and Marvalyn Kelly

P.S. November 23rd will be our last Sunday. I have a GREAT idea…Let’s have dinner together!!

_Chapel News

• Look for your 2015 Chapel responsibilities on the glass wall by secretary’s desk – Thank you for serving!

• Thank you to Larry & Janice Collins and others for decorating the altar for Thanksgiving – Beautiful!

• Many Chapel students participated in the GMG play November 7 & 8. Great job!

• Ann Jackson and Heidi Langenbau volunteered to chair the Christmas program, which is Sun, Dec 21, at 6 pm at Chapel – Thank you, ladies!

• Pastor Dean & Marvalyn will be at 5130 Saddlebag Lake Rd, Lake Wales, FL 33898 this winter. God be with you, Kelly’s!

• All-Saints Sunday was recognized November 2 with a confirmand lighting a candle for each deceased member this last year as Vaugn Kloster read their names: Gladys Appelgate, Martha Bessman, Harriett Fleming, Dick Svendsen, Joan Svendsen, and Hazel Hauser.

• All children & youth through 12th grade, please put your picture (school or otherwise) on the west Fellowship Hall wall!

• Join us Nov 30-Dec 21 in the Fellowship Hall during Sunday School for an Advent Study, Under Wraps. There will be a 20-min DVD plus discussion.

• Sign up in the narthex to attend New Hope’s Christmas dinner theatre, which is on Thurs, Dec 18, 6:30 social, 7 pm dinner, play afterwards; $8/person, put in narthex or contact Carol Lamer.

Did you know??Obituary

Jeannette Charles 88, passed away on October 17 in Sun City, Arizona. Her husband, Bill, and she pastored at Chapel from 1959-1964, where they lived in the parsonage across the road. They had four children, Linda, Ronald, Daniel and John, six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Bill and Jeannette helped lead one of Chapel’s first mission trips – to the Red Bird Mission in KY in 1960. Bill and Ron preceded her in death.

There are many fond memories of the Charles family at Chapel. Carolyn Kloster recalls that the Charles’ four children were very close in age to the five Fleming children. Bill called their house the Flemingo Motel, and joked when all the lights were on in the house! Many of us remember Bill’s monkey stories that he told during Sunday night church.

Daughter Linda’s address is: Dennis and Linda Henrichs

4849 100th Ave Rembrandt, IA 50576

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New AddressesMerlyn & Connie Appelgate PO BOx 456(408 Spring St.)Gladbrook, IA 50635641-473-0000

Donna & Darwin Lynch2065 S. Farnsworth Dr., #101Mesa, AZ [email protected] will be closer to their children, but we will miss them very much!

John & Cheri Richter1504 Tipperary Ct.Middletown, OH 45042We look forward to Richter’s returning when John retires!____________________________________________________

Greetings Chapel Friends,

Thank you so very much for the Casey Gift cards! My plan is to use all of them on Casey's Taco Pizza!! Just a little joke!!! We have been so grateful to have been called your Pastor and wife.

Pastor Dean and Marvalyn

• Donald Mann, home Oct 14 and is recovering. His family gave him his 1960 restored tractor as a birthday present the next day!

• John & Cheri Richter have moved to OH where he has a job similar to his Tama job. Cheri here until Dec 5.

• Tyson Strayer, hip surgery, found arthritis, no high-impact activities

• Allen Burt, surgery on meniscus on Nov 7

• Jake Hlas, knee injury• Family of Jeannette Charles (obit

included)• Hepsi mother of Paul Daniel,

recently hospitalized and in critical condition; breathing problems

• Family of Amy Bland, whose grandfather, Roger Hanken, 79 passed away Nov. 12

• Jeff Koster, tractor accident, he is okay

• PTL for Chapel people serving their church

• Philip Ormston, 27, Pate Rehab, 3525 Pate Way, Anna, TX 75409

Chapel News

Our Circle of

Concern

Girls Night OutOn Sunday, October 26, nine GMG girls (five from Chapel), along with their moms, attended the “Secret Keeper Girl Crazy Hair” tour at New Covenant Bible Church in Cedar Rapids. The night was a lot of fun and included a crazy hair contest with music and fashion from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s, truth or dare fashion tests, and two worship sessions. Our memory verse from the night was 2 Corinthians 5:13-14, "If I acted crazy, I did it for God. . . Christ's love has moved me to such extremes. His love has the first and last word in everything we do." It was a great night of growing our girls in the love of Jesus Christ!

Pictured, from left to right, Angel Schewe, Betulah Zeller, Frances Jackson, Lindsey Slifer, Madi Anderson, Grace Schewe and Rachel Slifer.

ONETHING 2014Area youth are invited to attend Onething 2014 December 28-31 in Kansas City, MO. Onething is a gathering of 25,000 young adults from around the world who join in worship, prayer, study, and encouragement. Onething’s theme this year is, “Until the fame of Jesus fills the earth.” The guest speaker will be Joyce Meyer, as well as speakers from the sponsoring organization, International House of Prayer. Guest worship leaders will be Phil Wickham and Kari Jobe, along with IHOP worship leader, Misty Edwards.The group of students that attended last year came home from the event energized in their relationship with Jesus. Those attending this year look forward to a time of revival in the Spirit.Different this year is a registration fee of $57 per person attending Onething. There was no registration charged last year. The students will stay in a hotel during the conference and will be responsible for all their meals. The group is planning a fundraiser meal to help offset expenses of the conference. If you would like to help support the students attending Onething, please contact Susan Beichley or Jennifer Daniel.

Did You Know Continued• Pastor Dean, Jennifer & Paul and Jay

were thanked Oct. 26 for their service to Chapel. PPR chair Ron Groth presented them each with an ear of corn to represent the fruits of the Spirit and with a monetary gift. Thank you, Pastors- We are blessed!

• PTL that Darwin & Donna Lynch’s house sold in Marshalltown!

• Thank you, Lord, for an exceptionally beautiful fall, including the colorful leaves.

• Before Sun/Jan 11: Dehanging of Greens

• Jan 11: Administrative Council meeting; Garwin Roughriders, lunch (Ann Jackson, chair)

Oct 19: 83Oct 26: 89Nov 2: 89Nov 9: 81Nov 16: 75

Chapel News

Looking Ahead . . .

Worship Attendance

Children’s HopeChestHey Chapel!

With Orphan Sunday being recognized recently and Christmas coming up, there is no better time to read this article and see what God does in your heart! I know just how generous the hearts are at Chapel Church, because I've experienced it the past couple months. God has blessed both my family and me, and I'm hoping to pay it forward! There are so many children in Ongongoja who are waiting for a "friend"(or sponsor)! The wonderful thing about sponsoring a child through Children's HopeChest is that you have the opportunity to go visit your kids someday! I don't want to overwhelm you with my email, since there is so much information in this blog post at the bottom of the page. If you do have any questions, feel free to contact Lori Somers or me. My email is sn.richter.2012@gmail. If you have any detailed questions about HopeChest as an organization, feel free to contact Dylan DeBruin [email protected] or [email protected] read this and let God work in your heart!

With love,Siera Richter_______________________________________________________ Angel Tree/Food BoxesWe hope you will participate in the Angel Tree project. In the narthex please select an angel with a child’s name for whom to buy gifts. Put the gifts in a bag with the angel/child’s name attached to the top. Also, please sign your name by the number on the table. Return gifts to the narthex by Sunday, December 14. Also, the Northwest Tama County Food Pantry, which serves Gladbrook, Garwin & Lincoln, work with the Angel Tree project to provide a food box with the Angel gifts. They can purchase food items at the rate of $1 for $10 worth of food. Please consider donating to the local Food Pantry as you plan your Christmas donations. Mail donations to Shirley Delfs, PO Box 45, Garwin, IA 50632 or give donations to Sue Koster._______________________________________________________ House of Compassion FamiliesPlease contact Ross Iverson if you would like to sponsor an entire family’s gifts for Christmas.______________________________________________________ Candlelight Service on Christmas EveChapel will have a candlelight service and communion on Christmas Eve, 6 pm. The Nurturing committee, Allen Burt, Claire Handorf, Tammy Burt, Cheri Richter, Bill Backoff & Phil Collins, is in charge. ______________________________________________________

Advent Candlelighting

Nov 30: Stan & Sue KosterDec 7: Karen Handorf & ________Dec14: Phil & Karen CollinsDec 21: Merlyn & Connie AppelgateChristmas Eve: Darrel & Tammy Burt family

Chapel News

• Wed/Dec 3: 6 pm, Women’s Bible Study at Sue Koster’s home

• Thurs/Dec 4: 1:30 pm UMW; Program, Sue Koster, Hostesses, Janice Collins, Lois Groth; Roll Call: Describe a good time you had with your family; 6:30 pm, cantata practice at Garwin UMC

• Fri/Dec 5: 9 am, LCA meet at church for trip to Des Moines

• Sat/Dec 6: IA River Church 9 am Lord’s Acre Sale; 6 pm Garwin Roughriders at Chapel

• Sun/Dec 7: deadline to sign up for Dec 18 dinner theatre at New Hope (Carol Lamer, contact); 9:30 Advent Study in Fellowship Hall; children Christmas program practice at 9:30; Children’s Church~ Carter Anderson & Jace Hlas, treats; 10:30 worship~2nd Sunday in Advent, no communion (Dec 24 instead); Children’s Memorial Sunday; deadline for putting gently used gifts in narthex for Kids Shopping Day; 2:30 pm All-Church Christmas Caroling, then Zeno’s; Messiah, 5-7 pm, Hope UM Church, Mtown; Christmas at the Stable, 5-7 pm, Wolfe Ranch, chili supper, live music & live nativity

• Mon/Dec 8: 6 pm, Cub Scouts• Wed/Dec 10: 6 pm Women’s Bible

Study at Sue Koster’s, bring salad for meal, final gathering

• Thurs/Dec 11: 3:30-5:30 pm, Girl Scouts; 6:30 pm, cantata practice at Garwin UMC

• Sat/Dec 13: 9 am, Kids’ Shopping Day at Gbrook Peace Church; 11 am Lions Soup Day, Gbrook Memorial Bldg

• Sun/Dec 14: 9:30 am Advent Study in Fellowship Hall; children Christmas program practice at 9:30; 10:30 am Worship service~3rd Sunday in Advent; about 10:50 am, cantata with Garwin & Chapel singers (Kathryn Burt & LeAnn Fleming, bars & drink for singers); Angel Tree deadline; Caroling in Garwin 5 pm; Live Nativity 6 pm; & Soup 6:30 pm (Bars Michele Messerly, Cindy Krull & Tricia Steen; crackers Janice Collins); Lois Groth, take bars and crackers to GMG school.

December CalendarChristmas Program Rehearsals (during Sunday School)Children will be practicing during Sunday School each Sunday from Nov 16 – Dec 21. It is very important that they attend the practices. Please contact Ann Jackson, 473-2338 or Heidi Langenbau, 499-2541, who are coordinating the program, if you have questions or if your child cannot be in the program.

November 16 @ 9:30 amNovember 23 @ 9:30 amNovember 30 @ 9:30 amDecember, 7 @ 9:30 amDecember 14 @ 9:30 amDress Rehearsal Saturday, December 21st @ 9 amSun, Dec. 21, 6:00 pm: Christmas Program ______________________________________________________ Advent StudyThis year’s Advent Study is about the gift we never expected and is titled Under Wraps. Four characteristics of God described in the Old Testament are fulfilled in Jesus. God gift-wrapped Himself in human flesh. He was born in a stable so he could come and live among us and offer us life and salvation we could gain on our own. Everyone is invited to meet together in the Fellowship Hall during the 9:30 am Sunday School hour November 30 – December 21 as we prepare to open “The Gift.”______________________________________________________ Poinsettia OrdersPoinsettia orders are due on November 30. If you would like to give a red poinsettia in honor or memory of someone, complete a form in the bulletin or newsletter and give to Lois Groth, 641-750-4005 or 641-499-2557 plus $10 (check to Chapel Flowers). There will be forms in the bulletins on November 23 and November 30._____________________________________________________________________ Festival of TreesCome join the fun in Gladbrook on Mon, Nov 24, from 5-7 pm. Activities include viewing the many beautifully decorated trees on the second floor of the City Centre, including Chapel’s own beautiful tree! Sue Koster will be playing Christmas music. You will enjoy free hot dogs and hot drink, going on a trolley ride, eating kettle corn, shopping in stores, and signing up for many prizes – Drawings at 7 pm. ______________________________________________________ 63rd MessiahThis year’s Messiah is Sunday, December 7, at First United Methodist Church in Marshalltown at 6:30 pm. Janet Collison will direct, and Chad Mussig will accompany on the organ.______________________________________________________

Christmas CardsIt has been a tradition at Chapel for each family to bring one Christmas card and/or picture to church and display them on the windows between the narthex and sanctuary. Everyone enjoys looking at the beautiful greetings.

Chapel News• Sun, Dec 14, 6 pm: Marshall

County Mounties 4-H Club party at Chapel

• Thurs/Dec 18: 5:30 pm social time, 6 pm dinner, then New Hope’s Christmas production; all invited; $8/person, put in envelope in narthex

• Sun/Dec 21: 9:30 am Advent Study in Fellowship Hall; children’s Christmas program practice at 9:30; 10:30 am Worship service~4th Sunday in Advent, 6 pm, children’s Christmas program and apple/candybar distribution & gift unwrapping

• Wed/Dec 24: 6 pm, Candlelight Service and communion, Nurturing committee in charge.

• Thurs/Dec 25: Merry Christmas! • Sun/Dec 28: 9:30 am Sunday

School; 10:30 am Worship service

• Mon/Dec 29: Kloster’s mail newsletters

As A Baby, Jesus Came As a baby, Jesus cameFrom His home aboveHe left His throne, and who He was,To teach us how to love As a baby, Jesus came,Wrapped in swaddling cloth;Willingly took on humanity,Though He was one with God As a baby, Jesus cameTo one day grow to beThe saviour of the human race,People like you and me As a baby, Jesus cameAs God's eternal lightThat will never be extinguished,But forever shine out bright As a baby, Jesus cameThe hope of eternal life,Reconciling us back to God,Giving meaning to our lives As a man, Jesus died,His blood poured out for all,Cleansing and forgiving us,For to this, He was called We thank Him that He came a babeAnd grew to be a manAnd for His sacrificial love,His nailed scarred feet and hands Through it all we can live onWith Jesus Christ our LordThe babe that came that first ChristmasIs what we thank Him for.

by M.S.Lowndes

Gladbrook Soup Day and Childrens’ GiftsOn Sat, Dec 13, the Gladbrook Lions invite you to their soup day starting at 11 am. Also, children, pre-K through sixth grade, may shop for gifts to give their loved ones for free at the Peace Church that morning. Please put any gently used, or new, gifts for all ages in the narthex box by Sun, Dec 7. Thank you.________________________________________________________ Here We Come A-CarolingThe all-church caroling will be Sunday, December 7. We will meet at Chapel at 2:30 pm. We will end the night at Zeno’s Pizza. Committees include:• Darrel and Barbara Burt: make & distribute list of caroling order and

times; call ahead to all those to whom we will carol. Please contact Burt’s if you have suggestions of people who should be caroled to.

• Karen Handorf & Claire Handorf: boxed candies• Dean Messerly & Cimber Strayer: get song sheets and lead

Christmas carols.• Carol Lamer: make arrangement with Zeno’s for 5:30 pm.________________________________________________________ CantataEnjoy the Garwin and Chapel singers as they perform a cantata, “Reflections of God,” during the last half of our worship service on December 14. Practices will be at 6:30 pm on Nov 6, 13 20, and Dec 4 & 11 at Garwin UMC.________________________________________________________ Live Nativity and CarolingThe GMG Christian Fellowship invites you to go caroling and view a live nativity on Sunday, December 14. Meet at the Garwin bandstand at 5 pm for caroling, and then enjoy the live nativity at 6 pm outside the Garwin UM Church, weather permitting. There will be a soup supper at 6:30 pm in the school cafeteria with a free will donation. The Chapel Volunteers are helping with the supper for about 40 people (bars, Michele Messerly, Cindy Krull, & Tricia Steen; crackers, Janice Collins). Lois Groth, take bars & crackers to GMG school._________________________________________________________ Christmas Dinner TheatreYou are all invited to New Hope’s dinner theater, "And So it Began," on Thursday, December 18. Social time is 6:30 with dinner at 7 pm. Tickets are $8 per person. Sign up on bulletin board and make check to Chapel Volunteers.________________________________________________________

Chapel’s ProgramCome to Chapel’s Christmas program, "A Super Christmas," on Sunday, December 21, at 6:00 pm at Chapel. We hope you enjoy our program about a group of famous super heroes who discover that while Baby Jesus did come to save the world, he won’t be stealing their jobs! Following the program and unwrapping of gifts, pick up an apple and candy bar from the Sunday School and distributed by Rick Bessman.________________________________________________________

Christmas GiftsA Chapel cookbook would make a wonderful Christmas gift for someone who does not have one. Just give $15 to Shirley Svendsen, Volunteer’s treasurer, and take one home.

Chapel NewsThank You, Sunday School Teachers and Children’s Church LeadersWith Christmas approaching, several parents have asked who their child’s Sunday School teachers are for the 2013-14 year: Jr SS Superintendent: Heidi LangenbauPreschool/Kindergarten: Janice Collins, Janine Anderson, Tricia Steen, Heidi Langenbau, Ann Jackson, Diana CollinsGrades 1-4: Ann Jackson, Marvalyn Kelly, Jennifer & Paul Daniel, Bill & Tammy Backoff, Dana Rosacker, Tammy Burt, Barb Plaehn, Ron & Lois GrothGrades 5 & 6: Bill & Tammy Backoff, Lynn Handorf, Ross Iverson, Jennifer & Paul Daniel, Ann Jackson, Marci & Chris Krull, Carol Lamer, Sue KosterJr. & Sr. High: Cathy Vint, Tina Mann, John Richter, Randy & Susan Beichley, Marci & Chris Krull2014-15 Children’s Church Leaders: Bill & Tammy Backoff, Heidi Langenbau, Janice Collins, Janine Andersen______________________________________________________________________________________ Operation Christmas ChildThank you to all who donated items for Operation Christmas Child. Chapel collected 22 shoeboxes full of school supplies, toys, hygiene items, etc. The boxes will be mailed worldwide to children in desperate situations. Operation Christmas Child will provide stories about Jesus in each box in the appropriate language. Also, a big thank you to the UMW for paying much of the $7/box shipping fee and to those who included shipping money. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________December Sunday School Teachers (Advent Nov 30-Dec 21) (Nov 30-Dec 21: preschool-grade 6, Christmas program practice at 9:30)Dec 28th onlyJr SS Opening: Jennifer & Paul Daniel Preschool/K: Janice Collins Grades 1-4: Bill & Tammy BackoffGrades 5-6: Jennifer & Paul DanielJr/Sr High: Randy & Susan Beichley M&M: Lynn Handorf

January Sunday School TeachersJr SS Opening: Dana RosackerPreschool/K: Tricia SteenGrades 1-4: Dana RosackerGrades 5-6: Ann JacksonJr/Sr High: Marci & Chris KrullM&M: Dan Steen______________________________________________________________________________________ Sunday School ElectionsElections were held November 9 for Sunday School leadership positions. It was decided that regular adult Sunday School will start at 9:30 am, without meeting first in the sanctuary. Vaugn Kloster will lead the re-evaulation discussion on Sunday, April 12, after the Lent Study. Secretaries will once again be Shirley Svendsen, Karen Handorf, LeAnn Fleming, and Carol Lamer, and the treasurer will be Rick Bessman again. Congratulations!______________________________________________________________________________________

ChairmenCommittees, please elect your chairperson and, if you have not, please contact Amy Niedermann, amyniedermann@ymail, ASAP. Thank you.______________________________________________________________________________________

2015 CalendarWe are still in the process of filling jobs for 2015, including head ushers, acolytes, music/flowers, nursery, children’s sermon, musicians, and other dates. When completed Amy Niedermann will send the schedule again via email and will put them on the glass by the secretary’s desk or on the bulletin board. Make sure you sign up to reserve the church for any special dates on the 2015 calendar hanging left of the bulletin board, and then contact Amy Niedermann to verify the date.

Chapel NewsBELIZE MISSION TEAM MEETS

The informational meeting for prospective Belize Mission Team members was held in the church basement at 12:30 on Sunday, November 2, 2014. Nine prospective team members were present along with guests, Gerhard and Clara Koop from Belize. • Randy Beichley led devotions with scripture readings from Jeremiah 1:5 and 2 Timothy 4:12, focusing on the

participants being obedient to God’s calling to share His love with others.• Dan Beane gave an illustrated introduction to the Cayo Deaf Institute, the supporting community of Spanish

Lookout, Belize, some examples of past projects, and potential projects for this trip. • The Belizean guests, Gerhard and Clara Koop, answered questions from the group.• Jay Beichley taught the group a handful of words in sign language.• Susan Beichley explained the plans for the trip including proposed dates of July 20, 2015, through August 5,

2015, budgeted costs of $1,700 for each participant, and the preliminary itinerary. The team’s agenda will focus on a work project at CDI, but will also include individual visits to host homes and churches, as well as visiting an ancient Mayan archeological site and a closing day of snorkeling and debriefing on a tropical island. A day-long project in a Spanish-speaking community is also being investigated. She also explained that the two-fold purpose of the trip is to assist in the mission of the Cayo Deaf Institute and to strengthen the faith of the participants which will be done through daily team devotions and prayer. Finally, she stressed that anyone needing financial assistance should contact her or Dan Beane, as the leadership does not want finances to prevent anyone from participating.

The members shared anxieties they had about the mission trip and many of these issues were discussed.

Prospective participants were asked to make a commitment by December 7th. The next meeting of the team is

scheduled for January 11th. Members are asked to bring ideas for a team theme and supporting Bible verse as well as ideas for t-shirt logos.

The meeting closed with a prayer circle.

Chapel NewsCHAPEL CHURCH CALLING TREE FOR 2014-15

Edited 11.21.14 (Please throw away previous calling trees!)

Dan Steen (473-6123; 641-751-7334, Ad Co chair) will call Pastor Dean (319-230-0627 or 319-290-8190) or Jennifer Daniel (641-752-0931; 641-485-8996, interim pastor Jan-Mar 2015,). Dan will put on KFJB/KIX (753-6101) & KDAO (752-4122), put on Chapel email ([email protected]), and will call Chuck Rosacker (752-6276), Shirley Svendsen (474-2494), Karen Handorf (473-2172), and Jim Fleming (499-2563), who will call one call leader and their own lists, and also call Lori Somers, 641-751-5063, [email protected] so she can send out a text blast to those who are not being called.

Chuck Rosacker call entire list: Karen Handorf call entire list:

Ross Iverson 752-6907Wade Raymond 712-542-0050Ben Smith 641-485-8645Lee Cornwell 752-4122Dean Messerly 641-869-3672Carol Lamer 753-8929

Vaugn Kloster 473-2537Lynn Handorf 473-2909John Fleming 473-3089Merlyn Appelgate 473-0000

Shirley Svendsen call Allen Burt (474-2882) and call own list:

Jim Fleming call Ron Groth (499-2557) and call entire list:

Lynn Beichley 474-2341Dan Beane 474-2354Jeff Koster 474-2212Myrene Appelgate 753-8043Nancy Peshel 641-485-4043Donald Mann 753-8079

Matt DeSchamp 499-2136Kyle Krull 719-310-9750Jeff Hughes 499-2179David Groth 499-2595

Allen Burt call entire list: Ron Groth call entire list:

Pete Hoing 844-5019Duane Mann 754-9474Bill Ormston 753-6572Ryan Anderson 641-750-1369Don Carlon 753-0528John Winters 751-5673

Steve Bishop 641-481-7058; 484-4439 Rusty Brown/Kristen Rhodes 641-691-2424Noah Thurston 641-751-8270Larry Catherwood 641-751-7766Larry Collins 474-2396

Organization Minutes

Administrative Council

Members Present: Stan & Sue Koster, Chuck Rosacker, Ron & Lois Groth, Kathryn Burt, Lori Somers, Leon Lamer, Larry & Janice Collins, Vaugn & Carolyn Kloster, Ann Jackson, Marla Hlas, Garrett Groth, Jake Hlas and Amy Niedermann.

Lori Somers, Vice Chair, in the absence of Chair Dan Steen, called the meeting to order at 12:15 on November 2, 2014. She thanked Dee Burt and the Mission committees for the delicious lunch. Sue Koster made a motion to approve the minutes of the last administrative council meeting as printed in the Chapel Chimes. The motion was seconded by Leon Lamer and it passed.

Treasurer’s Report, Jim Fleming- Stan presented the treasurer’s report that was written by Jim Fleming. The balance on hand at the end of October was $21,259.34. Stan made the motion to accept the report, it was seconded by Chuck Rosacker, and motion carried.

Pastoral Report- N/A

Trustee’s Report, Leon Lamer- The Trustee committee had one meeting in the month of October and only two members showed up due to the other conflicts. Leon showed the member how to tighten up the beams for annual maintenance as he is not on the committee next year. To prepare the Prayer room, which will be the small room off the stage, for a warm atmosphere it will cost around $500.00. This includes paint, lighting and lowering the ceiling. One member donated a wireless microphone – Thank you. Leon called the other trustees about the church awning, which will be located on the east side of the church by the fellowship hall entrance. To fix this it will be anywhere from $12,000.00 to $15,000.00. This will help with the rain and snow. Hay Construction out of Marshalltown will do the work. We should get it done while we can. No building permit is needed. Also we need to try to figure a way to create a wind break on one side to stop the tunnel of wind. Give ideas to the trustees. Leon Lamer motioned and Stan Koster seconded the motion to pursue the awning project without delay. Motion passed.

PPR, Ron Groth- The doctors changed Pastor Dean’s medication, hoping this will give him more energy. Pastor Dean plans to be gone three months and will leave either around December 1 or January 1. While Pastor Dean is in Florida, Paul & Jennifer Daniel and Dean Messerly will fill the pulpit and will make up a rotation schedule. The board urged them to keep the schedule they make with little trading around. Ron emailed Jackie Bradford to get her approval and Jackie approved it. Prayer team meets at 8:30 am each Sunday, and Ron welcomes anyone to come join the team at that time. On Sunday, November 2nd, they had 12 people. PPR committee recommended to board about raising the salary of those who fill the pulpit up to $150.00 per week. Ron Groth motioned, seconded by Stan Koster, and motion carried.

YF, Marla Hlas- Kick-Off started in September with students, grades 7-12, encouraged to participate in all events. Bring friends! They had nine kids at the bonfire. They are reading the book “101 Lessons” by Kirk Cameron. In October they had the bike ride and lesson. The bike ride was a lot of fun. Thinking about offering some 6th through 8th grade events, Marla will try to do this by herself but it was suggested to let her know if she needs any help. Events will also be held for all age groups. All YF kids are invited to participate in the November 15 play that Marla Hlas wrote called “The Wedding.”

Sunday School- Vaugn Kloster- Election next week. Will need 1 or 2 replacements for adult opening for Mike Vint and Lynn Handorf when they are in Florida and for John Richter.

Jr. Sunday School/Children’s Church, Heidi Langenbau- Presented by Ann Jackson. Christmas program will be Sunday, December 21st at 6 pm. Practices will be held during Sunday

School.Sunday School Treasurer, Rick Bessman- N/A

Lay Leader, Randy Beichley-N/A

Witness Ministries, Kathryn Burt- For Advent we will be read the book “Under Wraps”, four Sundays plus the epilogue. They plan to meet in the Fellowship Hall at 9:30 am. They have four 20-minute DVDs and are thinking about having coffee at 9:20. The CD titles are “God is Expectant”, “God is Jealous”, “God is Dangerous”, and “God is Faithful”.

Missions Committee, Dee Burt- N/A. Sue Koster sent information to Dee Burt about the mission trip that Gladbrook youth took this summer in the hills of Tennessee. Stan Koster mentioned that the trip was pretty cost-effective plus it had a nice balance of work, devotion, and fun. The committee is compiling a list of local options and encourages anyone to step forward to lead or with ideas.

Age-Level Ministries, Lois Groth – Her committee will help Marla with the play “The Wedding” and will also help Ann and Heidi with the Christmas program. Harvest Home Potluck is November 23rd after church with everyone invited. Poinsettia order forms will be in the bulletin on November 23rd and 30th.

Nurturing Committee- N/A

Old Business – Cathy Vint and Cheri Richter have been watering Chapel’s inside plants. Both will be gone the first of December and need someone to water the plants throughout the winter months, Amy Niedermann will do that when she comes out to print the bulletins.

New Business – Charge Conference is Sunday, November 9, 5 pm, at Toledo Living Faith United Methodist Church. All of the forms have been completed and sent in a timely manner to the district office. The next meeting will be Sunday, January 11, with Garwin Roughriders providing the meal. Two 4-H clubs, one Cub Scout group, and one Girl Scout group meet each month at Chapel. Lori Somers closed our meeting. The meeting adjourned at 1:20 pm.

Secretary, Amy Niedermann

Organization Minutes

L.C.A. The Chapel Ladies Cemetery Aid met Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 1:30 pm at the church. President Connie Appelgate called the meeting to order. Kathryn Burt led devotions by reading an editorial by Jeff Hutton from the Times Republican about being thankful. She also read a poem “The Smallest Blessing” and closed with the final line from an essay on Thanksgiving. Seven members answered roll call with what they were thankful for. The minutes of the October meeting were read and approved. The treasurer’s report was presented and placed on file. There no bills presented. Old Business: John Fleming will store our flagpoles for us. A thank you will be sent to him. A new 4 x 6 flag was not purchased. We have an extra one we can use for the center pole. New Business: Kathryn Burt made and Karen Handorf seconded the motion we retain the officers for one more year. Motion carried. Committee reports: • Funomics: pay $.25 if you are hosting Thanksgiving, and $.50 if you are not.• Flags: The flag was flown at the Veterans Monument at the cemetery on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The

flagpoles now have a new home. • Cards: Three cards have been sent.• Remembrance and Shut-ins: THe list of people we remember at Christmas was reviewed and adjusted. We

were reminded of our year-end donations for 2013. It was determined we add John Fleming to the list. Vivian LeVier made and Kathryn Burt seconded the motion we accept the list of donations as proposed. Motion carried.

We next discussed where to have our December meeting. Suggestions were: Hunter House in Newton, Barn Happy in Cedar Falls, or a Nativity Display at a church in Des Moines. The group decided to go to Des Moines. We will meet at 9 am at the church on Friday, December 5 to travel to Des Moines. We will have lunch and meeting following the viewing of the Nativity Sets. Connie Appelgate closed the meeting by reading a poem, “Taking Time.” Phyllis Mann entertained with a crossword puzzle about November and a word scramble of holiday words. Carolyn Kloster served a pumpkin dessert on a table decorated in a Thanksgiving theme. The next meeting will be December 5. Meet at the church at 9:00 am to travel to Des Moines. Devotions: Vivian LeVier, Roll call: Favorite Christmas Carol; no LCA meeting on December 10.

Respectfully submitted,Carolyn Kloster, secretary.

UMW% The Chapel United Methodist Women met Thursday, November 6 at 1:30 pm in the church fellowship hall. THe thank offering program was presented by Shirley Svendsen and Carolyn Kloster. President Susan Beichley called the meeting to order. Roll call (what is the kindest act you have ever seen done, to or by you or another) was answered by ten members. The minutes of the October meeting were read and approved. There was no correspondence. Phyllis Mann expressed thanks for the cards and kindnesses given to Don. The treasurer’s report was presented and placed on file. There were no bills presented. Four cards have been sent since last meeting. Our project for this month is paying postage for 15 Christmas Child shoeboxes. Susan Beichley reported on attending a meeting at St. Henry’s Catholic Church on Human Trafficking. SHe also had a DVD on this subject if anyone wants to view or use it. Carolyn Kloster gave a Social action report from material she received at Mission U. She then reported on her experience at the Mission U held at the MCC campus. We have not been notified about our shepherdess for next year. When someone finds out, please notify Sue Koster. Prayer concerns were received and Susan Beichley closed the meeting with scripture and prayer. A delicious frozen pumpkin dessert was served by Phyllis Mann and Susan Beichley on a table decorated in a Thanksgiving theme. The next meeting will be December 4 at 1:30 pm at the church. Program, Sue Koster; Social Action, Carolyn Kloster; Roll Call, Describe a good time you had with your family; Hostesses, Janice Collins & Lois Groth.

Respectively submitted, Carolyn Kloster, secretary

Leadership PositionsNurturing Committee (Worship): Plans Memorial Day Service at cemetery, arranges schedule for children’s sermon, acolytes & organize graduation recognition. Tammy Burt, Ross Iverson, Bill Backoff, Phil Collins, Marci Krull, Linda Svendsen

Witness Committee (Evangelism): Organizes Lenten & Advent studies and recognition for Mother’s Day & Father’s Day: Kathryn Burt, Tricia Steen, Vaugn Kloster, Matthew Burt, Lois Groth, LeAnn Fleming

Missions Committee: Cindy Krull, Linda Havelka, Doug Svendsen, Dan Beane, Ann Jackson, Mike Vint

Age-Level & Family Ministries (Education): Plans Family Night, retreat, Bible School, Children’s Church leaders, Fourth of July picnic, appoints Christmas Eve program committee, promote church camps: Connie Buchmann, Dana Rosacker, Carolyn Kloster, Janice Collins, Kelly Newcomb, Marla Hlas

Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee (PPR): Recognizes pastor in October for Pastor Appreciation Month, plans Laity Sunday, fills pulpit in pastor’s absence: Allen Burt (lay leader), Karen Handorf, Cathy Vint, Lynn Handorf, Darrel Burt, Leon Lamer, Dee Burt

Nominations: Fills vacancies as needed & confirm workers each year: Pastor (chair), Lori Somers (standing member), Tina Mann, Connie Appelgate, Susan Beichley, Carol Lamer, Barbara Burt, Claire HandorfBoard of Trustees: Oversees maintenance of building & grounds: Duane Mann, Dan Steen, Leon Lamer, Bill Havelka, Beverly Iverson, Stan Koster, Matt Jackson

Finance Committee: Rick Bessman, Shirley Svendsen, Allen Burt, Pastor, Vaugn Kloster, Stan Koster, Chair Ad Council, Trustee Rep, Mission Rep

Membership Audit Committee: Chair, Pastor, Lori Somers, Vaugn Kloster, Nurturing Rep

Ad Council At Large Members: Chuck Rosacker, Marvalyn Kelly, Stan Koster, Nancy Peshel, Donald Mann, Karen Collins, Lynn Beichley, Dan Steen, Barb Plaehn, Bill Ormston, Jeff KosterYouth Members (ages 12-18): Noah Thurston, Kasey Winters, Jacob Burt, Jeff HughesYoung Adults (ages 19-30): Matthew Burt, Derek Mann

Pastor:Treasurer: Vaugn KlosterLay Leader: Allen BurtYF Counselors: Doug & Marla HlasNewsletter: Sue KosterIce Cream Social: Dale & Heidi Langenbau, Ann & Matt Jackson, Chris & Amy Bland (outgoing)Advisory Décor Committee: Lois Groth, Tammy Burt, Sue KosterFinancial Audit: Mike VintMembership Secretary: Lori SomersHistorian: Kathryn BurtMemorial Committee: Connie Appeglate, Shirley Svendsen (treas.)UMW: Susan Beichley (pres)Volunteers: Sue Koster, Carol Lamer, co-chairsWorship Leaders: Bill & Cindy Ormston, Mike & Cathy Vint, Randy & Susan Beichley, Doug & Linda Svendsen, Darrel & Tammy Burt, Allen & Dee Burt, Vaugn & Carolyn KlosterMusicians: Susan Beichley, Marcia Wiese, Kelly Newcomb, Kathryn Burt, Sue Koster, Marvalyn KellyPraise Team: Sue Koster, Randy & Susan Beichley, Dee & Allen Burt, Claire Handorf, Barbara Burt, Lori Somers, Tricia Steen, Vaugn & Carolyn Kloster, Dean MesserlyProjectionists: Linda Svendsen, Ron Groth, Vaugn Kloster, Susan BeichleyCommunion Stewardesses: Tricia Steen, Carolyn KlosterCommunion Servers: Dan & Tricia Steen, Vaugn & Carolyn Kloster, Mike & Cathy Vint, Lynn & Claire HandorfMusic & Flower Committee: Sue Koster (schedules)Head Usher: Lee CornwellNursery Chair: Barb PlaehnCemetery Recorder: Merlyn AppelgateChildren’s Church: Bill & Tammy Backoff, Heidi Langenbau, Janice Collins, Janine Anderson, Diana CollinsSunday School Jr Supt: Heidi LangenbauSS Supt: Vaugn Kloster – evaluate April 12 if want openingSS Secretaries: Karen Handorf, Shirely Svendsen, LeAnn Fleming, Carol LamerSS Treasurer: Rick Bessman

Over 63 Chapel people participated in our wedding, and another 43 people attended!

Thank you so much to everyone who participated! It was a great success because of you!

A big thank you to anyone who helped in any way to make the play a big success!

The Chapel Wedding Play

November 15, 2014Marla Hlas, play writer and director

CHAPEL CHURCHgrowing in faith...sharing God’s love

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Ushers Mus ic ians Aco ly tes Mus ic & F lowers Ch i ld ren ’s sermon Nursery Sunday Schoo l

Dec. Bill Backoff & Jeff Koster

Kelly Newcomb & Kathryn Burt

Mattie & McKensie Vaske

Christmas Program Practice through Dec. 21st.

7 Amy Niedermann Marla Hlas Dan & Tricia Steen

Starting Dec. 28th Preschool-K: Janice CollinsGr 1-4: Bill & Tammy BackoffGr. 5-6: Paul & Jennifer Daniel

14 Donald & Phyllis Mann

Children’s ChurchTreats: Carter Anderson & Jace Hlas

Ann & Frances Jackson Jr SS Opening: Bill & Tammy BackoffJr/Sr: Randy & Susan BeichleyParenting: Dee Burt

21 Paul & Jennifer Daniel

Paul or Jennifer Daniel Ann & France Jackson

Adult I: Kathryn BurtSS Supt: Mike Vint

28 Doug & Marla Hlas ? Tammy Burt & Madison Vaske

M&M: Lynn Handorf

Jan. Duane Mann & Bill Havelka

Kelly Newcomb & Kathryn Burt

4 Ben & Shauna Smith MarlaHlas Dana & Brook Rosacker

Pre-K- Tricia SteenGr. 1-4: Dana RosackerGr. 5-6: Ann JacksonJr SS Opening: Dana RosackerJr/Sr: Marci & Chris Krull

11 Larry & Janice Collins

Children’s Church Treats: Zach Krull, Jace Hlas & Cooper Langenbau

Dana & Brook Rosacker

Parenting: To Be DeterminedSS Supt:

18 Kelly Newcomb Susan Beichley Tina & Devan Mann

M & M: Vaugn Kloster

25 Vaugn & Carolyn Kloster

Interim Pastor Tina & Devan Mann

Adult I: Kathryn Burt