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DECEMBER

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K E L LY S K O R N E R
Good Bye!
Its 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 (Abrahams 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

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See you soon!
Pastor Dean and Marvalyn Kelly
P.S. November 23rd will be our last Sunday. I have a GREAT idea
Lets have dinner together!!

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Denise & Matt Kemp


Phillip Collins
Angel Schewe
Cheryl Wiese
Caitlin Appelgate
Jena Benoit
Judy Svendsen
Barb Plaehn
Dain McBride
Devan Mann
Marvalyn Kelly
Gwenyth Margaret Schaffer
Crystal Anderson
Michael Kloster
Kendall Collins
Ben Krull
Nicole Svendsen
Rodney & Tracy Ormston
Mark Groth
Rebekah Svendsen
Elise Kloster
Jordan Hellie
Brook Rosacker
Leon Lamer
Matt DeSchamp
Siera Richter
Cindy Krull
Charles & Amilliah Kenya
Carolyn (Fleming) Kloster
Jacob Svendsen
Jaret Lynch
Saralyn Beane

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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
Chapels 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 Bills monkey stories that he told during Sunday
night church.
Daughter Lindas address is:
Dennis and Linda Henrichs
4849 100th Ave
Rembrandt, IA 50576

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New Addresses
Merlyn & Connie Appelgate
PO BOx 456
(408 Spring St.)
Gladbrook, IA 50635
641-473-0000
Donna & Darwin Lynch
2065 S. Farnsworth Dr., #101
Mesa, AZ 85909
641-751-4144
dardonlynch@gmail.com
They will be closer to their children, but we will miss them very much!
John & Cheri Richter

1504 Tipperary Ct.


Middletown, OH 45042
We look forward to Richters returning when John retires!

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Look for your 2015 Chapel


responsibilities on the glass wall by
secretarys 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, Kellys!
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!

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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.

Greetings Chapel Friends,

Sign up in the narthex to attend


New Hopes 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.

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

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Girls Night Out
On 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 2014
Area 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. Onethings 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 Lynchs
house sold in Marshalltown!
Thank you, Lord, for an exceptionally
beautiful fall, including the colorful
leaves.

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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
Je Koster, tractor accident, he is
okay
PTL for Chapel people serving
their church
Philip Ormston, 27, Pate Rehab,
3525 Pate Way, Anna, TX 75409

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Childrens HopeChest
Hey 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
atOrphansofteso@gmail.com or dylan@century21.com
Please read this and let God work in your heart!
With love,
Siera Richter

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Angel Tree/Food Boxes
We hope you will participate in the Angel Tree project. In the narthex
please select an angel with a childs name for whom to buy gifts.
Put the gifts in a bag with the angel/childs 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.

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House of Compassion Families


Please contact Ross Iverson if you would like to sponsor an entire
familys gifts for Christmas.
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Candlelight Service on Christmas Eve
Chapel 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.
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Advent Candlelighting
Nov 30: Stan & Sue Koster
Dec 7: Karen Handorf & ________
Dec14: Phil & Karen Collins
Dec 21: Merlyn & Connie Appelgate
Christmas Eve: Darrel & Tammy Burt family

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Christmas 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 am
November 23 @ 9:30 am
November 30 @ 9:30 am
December, 7 @ 9:30 am
December 14 @ 9:30 am
Dress Rehearsal Saturday, December 21st @ 9 am
Sun, Dec. 21, 6:00 pm: Christmas Program
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Advent Study
This years 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.
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Poinsettia Orders
Poinsettia 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.
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Festival of Trees
Come 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 Chapels 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.
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63rd Messiah
This years 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.
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Christmas Cards
It 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.

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Wed/Dec 3: 6 pm, Womens Bible
Study at Sue Kosters 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
Lords 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;
Childrens Church~ Carter Anderson &
Jace Hlas, treats; 10:30 worship~2nd
Sunday in Advent, no communion (Dec
24 instead); Childrens Memorial
Sunday; deadline for putting gently
used gifts in narthex for Kids Shopping
Day; 2:30 pm All-Church Christmas
Caroling, then Zenos; 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 Womens Bible
Study at Sue Kosters, 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.

Chapel News
Gladbrook Soup Day and Childrens Gifts
On 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.
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Here We Come A-Caroling
The all-church caroling will be Sunday, December 7. We will meet at
Chapel at 2:30 pm. We will end the night at Zenos 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
Burts 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 Zenos for 5:30 pm.
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Cantata
Enjoy 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.
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Live Nativity and Caroling
The 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.

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Christmas Dinner Theatre


You are all invited to New Hopes 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.
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Chapels Program
Come to Chapels 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 wont 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.
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Christmas Gifts
A Chapel cookbook would make a wonderful Christmas gift for
someone who does not have one. Just give $15 to Shirley Svendsen,
Volunteers treasurer, and take one home.

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
Hopes Christmas production; all
invited; $8/person, put in
envelope in narthex
Sun/Dec 21: 9:30 am Advent
Study in Fellowship Hall;
childrens Christmas program
practice at 9:30; 10:30 am
Worship service~4th Sunday in
Advent, 6 pm, childrens
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: Klosters mail
newsletters
As A Baby, Jesus Came

As a baby, Jesus came


From His home above
He 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 came
To one day grow to be
The saviour of the human race,
People like you and me
As a baby, Jesus came
As God's eternal light
That will never be extinguished,
But forever shine out bright
As a baby, Jesus came
The 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 babe
And grew to be a man
And for His sacrificial love,
His nailed scarred feet and hands
Through it all we can live on
With Jesus Christ our Lord
The babe that came that first Christmas
Is what we thank Him for.
by M.S.Lowndes

Chapel News
Thank You, Sunday School Teachers and Childrens Church Leaders
With Christmas approaching, several parents have asked who their childs Sunday School teachers are for
the 2013-14 year:
Jr SS Superintendent: Heidi Langenbau
Preschool/Kindergarten: Janice Collins, Janine Anderson, Tricia Steen, Heidi Langenbau, Ann Jackson,
Diana Collins
Grades 1-4: Ann Jackson, Marvalyn Kelly, Jennifer & Paul Daniel, Bill & Tammy Backoff, Dana Rosacker,
Tammy Burt, Barb Plaehn, Ron & Lois Groth
Grades 5 & 6: Bill & Tammy Backoff, Lynn Handorf, Ross Iverson, Jennifer & Paul Daniel, Ann Jackson,
Marci & Chris Krull, Carol Lamer, Sue Koster
Jr. & Sr. High: Cathy Vint, Tina Mann, John Richter, Randy & Susan Beichley, Marci & Chris Krull
2014-15 Childrens Church Leaders: Bill & Tammy Backoff, Heidi Langenbau, Janice Collins, Janine
Andersen
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Operation Christmas Child
Thank 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.
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December Sunday School Teachers (Advent Nov 30-Dec 21) (Nov 30-Dec 21: preschool-grade 6, Christmas
program practice at 9:30)
Dec 28th only
Jr SS Opening: Jennifer & Paul Daniel
Preschool/K: Janice Collins
Grades 1-4: Bill & Tammy Backoff
Grades 5-6: Jennifer & Paul Daniel
Jr/Sr High: Randy & Susan Beichley
M&M: Lynn Handorf
January Sunday School Teachers
Jr SS Opening: Dana Rosacker
Preschool/K: Tricia Steen
Grades 1-4: Dana Rosacker
Grades 5-6: Ann Jackson
Jr/Sr High: Marci & Chris Krull
M&M: Dan Steen
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Sunday School Elections
Elections 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 reevaulation 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!
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Chairmen
Committees, please elect your chairperson and, if you have not, please contact Amy Niedermann,
amyniedermann@ymail, ASAP. Thank you.
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2015 Calendar
We are still in the process of filling jobs for 2015, including head ushers, acolytes, music/flowers, nursery,
childrens 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 secretarys 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 News
BELIZE 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 Gods 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 teams 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 News
CHAPEL 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 (chapel@iastate.edu), 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,
lsomers@heartofiowa.net 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
Wade Raymond
Ben Smith
Lee Cornwell
Dean Messerly
Carol Lamer

Vaugn Kloster
Lynn Handorf
John Fleming
Merlyn Appelgate

752-6907
712-542-0050
641-485-8645
752-4122
641-869-3672
753-8929

473-2537
473-2909
473-3089
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
Dan Beane
Jeff Koster
Myrene Appelgate
Nancy Peshel
Donald Mann

Matt DeSchamp
Kyle Krull
Jeff Hughes
David Groth

474-2341
474-2354
474-2212
753-8043
641-485-4043
753-8079

Allen Burt call entire list:


Pete Hoing
Duane Mann
Bill Ormston
Ryan Anderson
Don Carlon
John Winters

499-2136
719-310-9750
499-2179
499-2595

Ron Groth call entire list:


844-5019
754-9474
753-6572
641-750-1369
753-0528
751-5673

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

O rg a n iza ti on M i n u t e s
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.
Treasurers Report, Jim FlemingStan presented the treasurers 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
Trustees 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 Deans 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 KlosterElection 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/Childrens
Church, Heidi LangenbauPresented 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 BurtFor 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 Chapels
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

Org a n iza t ion M i n u t e s


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 treasurers 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
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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 treasurers 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. Henrys 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 Positions
Nurturing Committee (Worship): Plans Memorial Day Service at cemetery, arranges schedule for childrens
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 Mothers Day &
Fathers 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, Childrens 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 pastors 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 Handorf
Board 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 Koster
Youth Members (ages 12-18): Noah Thurston, Kasey Winters, Jacob Burt, Jeff Hughes
Young Adults (ages 19-30): Matthew Burt, Derek Mann
Pastor:
Treasurer: Vaugn Kloster
Lay Leader: Allen Burt
YF Counselors: Doug & Marla Hlas
Newsletter: Sue Koster
Ice Cream Social: Dale & Heidi Langenbau, Ann & Matt Jackson, Chris & Amy Bland (outgoing)
Advisory Dcor Committee: Lois Groth, Tammy Burt, Sue Koster
Financial Audit: Mike Vint
Membership Secretary: Lori Somers
Historian: Kathryn Burt
Memorial Committee: Connie Appeglate, Shirley Svendsen (treas.)
UMW: Susan Beichley (pres)
Volunteers: Sue Koster, Carol Lamer, co-chairs
Worship Leaders: Bill & Cindy Ormston, Mike & Cathy Vint, Randy & Susan Beichley, Doug & Linda Svendsen,
Darrel & Tammy Burt, Allen & Dee Burt, Vaugn & Carolyn Kloster
Musicians: Susan Beichley, Marcia Wiese, Kelly Newcomb, Kathryn Burt, Sue Koster, Marvalyn Kelly
Praise Team: Sue Koster, Randy & Susan Beichley, Dee & Allen Burt, Claire Handorf, Barbara Burt, Lori Somers,
Tricia Steen, Vaugn & Carolyn Kloster, Dean Messerly
Projectionists: Linda Svendsen, Ron Groth, Vaugn Kloster, Susan Beichley
Communion Stewardesses: Tricia Steen, Carolyn Kloster
Communion Servers: Dan & Tricia Steen, Vaugn & Carolyn Kloster, Mike & Cathy Vint, Lynn & Claire Handorf
Music & Flower Committee: Sue Koster (schedules)
Head Usher: Lee Cornwell
Nursery Chair: Barb Plaehn
Cemetery Recorder: Merlyn Appelgate
Childrens Church: Bill & Tammy Backoff, Heidi Langenbau, Janice Collins, Janine Anderson, Diana Collins
Sunday School Jr Supt: Heidi Langenbau
SS Supt: Vaugn Kloster evaluate April 12 if want opening
SS Secretaries: Karen Handorf, Shirely Svendsen, LeAnn Fleming, Carol Lamer
SS Treasurer: Rick Bessman

The Chapel Wedding Play


November 15, 2014
Marla Hlas, play writer and director

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!

CHAPEL
CHURCH
growing in faith...sharing Gods love
A monthly publication of
Chapel United Methodist Church
1597Abbott Avenue
Gladbrook, Iowa 50635
Pastor Dean J. Ke!y- (319)230-0627 OR (319)290-8190
Pastor Jennifer Daniel- (641)485-8996; daniel@mchsi.com;
Paul Daniel (641)752-0931; daniel3784@mchsi.com
Secretary Amy Niedermann- (641)499-2530;
amyniedermann@ymail.com
Group Email: chapel@iastate.edu

Chapel Blog: http://chapelfriends.blogspot.com/

Ushers
Dec.

Bill Backoff &


Jeff Koster

Musicians

Acolytes

M u s i c & F l o w e r s Childrens sermon

Kelly Newcomb Mattie &


& Kathryn Burt McKensie
Vaske

Sunday School
Christmas Program Practice through
Dec. 21st.

Amy Niedermann

14

Donald & Phyllis


Mann

21
28
Jan.

Nursery

Marla Hlas

Dan & Tricia


Steen

Starting Dec. 28th


Preschool-K: Janice Collins
Gr 1-4: Bill & Tammy Backoff
Gr. 5-6: Paul & Jennifer Daniel
Childrens Church
Ann & Frances Jackson Jr SS Opening: Bill & Tammy Backoff
Treats: Carter Anderson
Jr/Sr: Randy & Susan Beichley
& Jace Hlas
Parenting: Dee Burt

Paul & Jennifer


Daniel

Paul or Jennifer Daniel

Ann & France


Jackson

Adult I: Kathryn Burt


SS Supt: Mike Vint

Doug & Marla Hlas

Tammy Burt &


Madison Vaske

M&M: Lynn Handorf

Dana & Brook


Rosacker

Pre-K- Tricia Steen


Gr. 1-4: Dana Rosacker
Gr. 5-6: Ann Jackson
Jr SS Opening: Dana Rosacker
Jr/Sr: Marci & Chris Krull

Duane Mann & Kelly Newcomb


Bill Havelka
& Kathryn Burt

Ben & Shauna Smith MarlaHlas

11

Larry & Janice


Collins

18

Kelly Newcomb

25

Vaugn & Carolyn


Kloster

Childrens Church Treats: Dana & Brook


Zach Krull, Jace Hlas & Rosacker
Cooper Langenbau
Susan Beichley
Tina & Devan
Mann

Parenting: To Be Determined
SS Supt:

Interim Pastor

Adult I: Kathryn Burt

Tina & Devan


Mann

M & M: Vaugn Kloster

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