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N O V E M B E R

2012

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KELLY ’S KO R NER

GREETINGS CHAPEL FRIENDS!I am excited to introduce the Advent 2012 theme…

SEASONING THE SEASON: “Bringing out the flavor of Christ in Christmas traditions”December 2, Advent Week One: “SEASON YOUR GREETINGS” “Greet others with expressions of God’s love.”

Texts: St John 1:14 & Colossians 4:2-6 Theme: Incarnation of Christ“Happy holidays,” the grocery store clerk says blandly. You nod, then rush on. Not exactly a picture of Christmas cheer. But what is the theme of Christmas? “The Word became flesh.” Through traditions of card sending, entertaining, and caroling, as well as encounters with folks in crowded shopping areas or neighborhood streets, your actions and words should pass along the peace and goodwill Jesus brought with His birth. As God spoke love by becoming a man, you can speak love to others when your words and life are “full of grace, seasoned with salt.”

December 9, Advent Week Two: The Christmas CantataDecember 16, Advent Week Three: “SEASON YOUR GIVING” “Give with the generosity of Christ.”Text: II Corinthians 9:6-15 Theme: God’s Extravagant LoveSurely, you’ve experienced it. Someone unexpectedly gives you a present, leaving you scrambling to find something to give the next time you meet. Did you know reluctant gift-giving was a problem in the early church, too? The apostle Paul had to remind the Corinthians to give of their money, time, and other resources, not from a feeling of obligation, but from their hearts. Giving becomes more appetizing when you remember God’s indescribable gift, Jesus, who modeled a lifestyle of generosity and self-sacrifice. If you take that seriously, you’ll give liberally and thankfully.

December 23, Advent Week Four: “SEASON YOUR GATHERINGS” “Gather together with Jesus near.”Text: Colossians 3:1-17 Theme: God’s GraceMaybe for you, Christmas gatherings threaten to bring hurt feelings or disappointments. Perhaps you fear nothing will happen at all – you just won’t really make a connection with anyone. The letter to the Colossians contains a great recipe for the tradition of Christmas gatherings: Include compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forbearance and forgiveness. By putting these and other godly ingredients into the mix, your holiday get-togethers promise to be full of the sweetness of Christ.December 24, Christmas Eve: “SEASON YOUR GETTING” “Gratefully receive what you’re given.”Text: St Luke 1:26-38 and 2:1-7 Theme: Jesus as the GiftA gift you didn’t request. An unexpected visitor. A last-minute assignment. If so many folks are giving at Christmastime, that means just as many folks are getting – possibly reluctantly! As difficult as it may have been, Mary received God’s gift with gratitude and grace when she said, “Let it be unto me according to His will.” Likewise, if you accept every “gift” you encounter as something God intends or allows for your physical, mental, social, or spiritual benefit, whatever you get for Christmas will be full of taste.

Get ready for this most meaningful time of the year!! Pastor Dean

November Birthdays &

Anniversaries

Chapel News

2! Jim Svendsen ! Bill Ormston! Mikaella Koster ! Dan & Tricia Steen 3! Chad Plaehn 5! Duane Mann 6! Linda Svendsen ! Isaac Wiese 7! Nick Niedermann 8! Carrie Hook ! Sierra Winters 9! Ross Iverson11 ! Phyllis Mann ! !Jacob Burt ! Autumn Rosacker12! Barbara (Fleming) Yergler 13! John Gaulke ! Ryan Koster ! Faith Noele Bandstra15! Mike Callahan ! Katelyn Lookingbill

!John & LeAnn (Appelgate) Gaulke

19! Karen Handorf20! Donna Beichley23! David Collins ! Patti Cornwell 24! Andy Schrodt

!Kendall & Diana Collins 27! Kyle Krull 28! Erin Benoit29! !Brooklyn Smith30! Dan Beane ! Douglas Svendsen! Luke Svendsen

Women’s Bible Study

The Women's Bible Study group continues to meet on We d n e s d a y n i g h t s f r o m 6:30-8:00 pm at Sue Koster’s. They are discussing and watching the video by Beth Moore entitled “Believing God.” There will be no meetings on Nov 21 and 28, and we will finish the study on Dec 12.

Men’s Bible Study

A six-week men’s Bible Study began on October 14 and will end November 18. All men in the church are invited to the study which is at 6 pm on Sunday evenings in various homes. Contact Dan Beane, Ly n n H a n d o r f o r R a n d y Beichley if you have questions.

New Tables

Have you noticed the two new altar tables that we are using during communion? A big thank you to Linda Svendsen’s nurturing committee for being in charge of purchasing them. They are perfect to place our used communion cups and the offering plates – Much better than the chairs we were using!

Dear Chapel Friends, Thank you for the cards and notes wishing me well with

my hospitalization. I have had some ups and downs and currently am on an upswing. Bless those whose prayers have lifted me. The power of prayer is truly evident in my situation. The Lord be with you "ALL,” AMEN.

Dave Yungbluth, Janet Fleming Yungbluth’s husband

CROP Walk

The annual CROP Walk was held October 7, meeting at Peace Church in Gladbrook and walking on the fitness trail north of Gladbrook. Gladbrook United Methodist provided the lunch. YF members thank the Chapel congregation for their strong support of ending hunger throughout the world. ChapelChurch gave $771.00 toward this effort. We are so thankful to be a part of a congregation with a heart for serving!

• Andrew Steen, 34, head injuries when hit by a car Oct 17; highway patrolman in Sioux Falls; Dan & Tricia’s son (Andrew Steen; 1305 W. 18th St. ; Sanford USD Medical Center; Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5039)

• Cindy Ormston, treatments• Dave Yungbluth, recuperating

in Sioux Falls hospital; 120 Willow Lane; Rossie, IA 51357

• Linda Svendsen, cracked ribs in fall

• Family of Darwin Vint, who recently passed away; Mike Vint’s uncle

• Family Joyce Estal Smith, who passed away from leukemia; Kathryn Burt & Lois Groth’s cousin

• Jake & Janel Sullivan, quest to adopt two daughters, Jennifer and Jasara, from Ghana

• PTL for the recent rains!

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• Ann Jackson presented at the Iowa World Language Association Conference October 12th!

• Thank you, Carolyn Kloster, for filling the sanctuary candles with oil and for changing the sanctuary cloths!

• Chris Collins was home from Colorado to help his parents, Larry & Janice Collins, with harvest.

• Carolyn Kloster, Janet Yungbluth, and Sue Koster attended a state UMW event, Mission Education Event, Oct 19-21 at MCC. Sue was the pianist.

Our Circle of

ConcernChapel News

Did You Know?Pictorial Directory

Thank you to all who have signed up to have your pictures taken by Lifetouch. If you have not signed up yet, please do! Here are the photo times at Chapel: Tues, Oct 30, 3:00-9:00 pm; Fri, Nov 23, 2:00-9:00 pm; and Sat, Nov 24, 9:00 am-4:00 pm; however, quite a few of the times have already been taken. If you cannot attend any of these days, you may call Gladbrook’s Peace Church, 473-2802, for an appointment there on Nov 7, 8 or 9. If you cannot attend any of these days and need to send us a picture, please enclose $10. Please use the east door, not the north door, when you come to get your picture taken as the studio will be set up in the northwest corner of the Fellowship Hall. Some tips include: Wear either casual or formal clothes but solid colors work best, and darker clothes are slenderizing. Not flattering: baggy, sleeveless clothes, and wearing dark t-shirts under dark shirts. A big thank you to Marla Hlas who will take church group pictures on a Sunday. Lifetouch has guaranteed that you will receive your pictures by Christmas. Contact Sue Koster for questions. Sign up ASAP please!!

We welcome the Gruen’s: Kevin & Rikki, Ella, Josh, Mikaela, Elijah, Josiah, and Selah. Their address is 2342 Oak Park Rd, Marshalltown, IA 50158; home phone is 641-691-1546; 641-844-3494 (Kevin’s cel l ) ; 641-844-3491 (Rikki’s cell); email is ‘thegruens@mchsi.com’ – We appreciate that they have already gotten active at Chapel! PS Rikki and Jennifer Daniels are sisters!

We also welcome Matt DeSchamp and his wife, Stephanie, and their children: Mattison (ninth grade) & McKensie (seventh grade) Vaske and Matthew (first grade) DeSchamp. Their address is 204 – 4th St, Garwin, and phone numbers are home 641-499-2136 and Steph’s cell, 641-751-4250.

PTL for new friends!

Church AttendanceSeptember 30: 93October 7: 121October 14: 111October 14: 112October 21: 126

Sat/Nov 3: Turn back clocksSun/Nov 4: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:30 am Worship ~ All Saints Day, communion; 6 pm Men’s Bible StudyTues/Nov 6: Election DayWed/Nov 7: 6:30-8:00 pm, Women’s Bible Study; call Sue Koster for location; Deadline to buy tickets to Gladbrook’s Holiday Happenings, which is Nov 19Thurs/Nov 8: 7 pm Cantata practice at Garwin UMCFri/Nov 9: Women’s Walk to Emmaus, First UM ChurchSun/Nov 11: 9:30 am Sunday School election (10 min?); 10:30 am Worship; Children’s Church, Presley Bland ; Operation Christmas Child boxes due to Chapel; 6 pm Men’s Bible Study Mon/Nov 12: 6 pm, Cub ScoutsWed/Nov 14: 6:30-8:00 pm, Women’s Bible Study ; 7 pm Cantata practice at Garwin UMCFri/Nov 16: Newsletter items dueSun/Nov 18: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:30 am Worship; All-Church Harvest Home potluck, rolls & drink furnished by UMW; 6 pm Men’s Bible StudyMon/Nov 19: 6:30 pm Holiday Happenings; musical & comedy program by local talent; contact Connie Appelgate, Karen Handorf or Claire Handorf for ticketsWed/Nov 21: No Women’s Bible StudyThurs/Nov 22: Happy ThanksgivingFri/Nov 23: 2-9 pm Pictorial Directory PicturesSat/Nov 24: 9 am-4 pm Pictorial Directory PicturesSun/Nov 25: 9:30 am Advent Study during SS; 10:30 am Worship; poinsettia orders due to Lois Groth; may Hang the Greens after church; 6 pm Men’s Bible StudyMon/Nov 26: 9 am Newsletter committee; 6 pm Cub ScoutsWed/Nov 28: 5 pm, Tree Lighting at Gladbrook; no Women’s Bible Study; 7 pm Cantata practice at Garwin UMC

Chapel News

November Events2013 Narthex CalendarThe 2013 church calendar is hanging in the narthex behind the 2012 calendar. Please refer to it for your next year’s special jobs/opportunities (!) and also write any reserved dates on it. Thank you.

Calling TreeWe have revised the Calling Tree for the rest of 2012 and 2013. It is activated for quick announcements; such as if church is cancelled due to inclement weather. Besides the calling tree, the announcement will be on email, KFJB and KDAO. Please remove the Call Tree page from your newsletter and keep it in a special place. If you would like your name added or deleted, please talk to Ann Jackson or Sue Koster.

Birthday/Anniversary ListIf you don’t think your family’s names are on Chapel’s birthday/anniversary list, please give the information to Ann Jackson or Sue Koster. We would like to remember everyone’s special days.

Hey everyone!This is Madelyn Newcomb! I am participating in Dance Marathon this year at the University of Iowa. Dance Marathon is the largest student organization on campus. It raises money and provides emotional support throughout the year for children in the pediatric cancer unit at the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital. I will dance for 24 HOURS STRAIGHT February 1- 2 FOR THE KIDS suffering through cancer, but first, I need to raise atLEAST $400! All of the money I raise goes right to the children and families in need.

Here is a link to a video to show what Dance Marathon is all about:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B95_v6UwRg8

If you would like donate to this great cause, I have set up an online giving pagehere:h t t p : / / o s l . i o w a . u i o w a . e d u /dancemarathon/donate/4/7528Thank you & Go Hawks!

Chapel’s Sunday School Options • The confirmation class meets in the NE corner of the Fellowship

Hall.• Adult I and II classes have combined to meet in the upstairs

nursery. This class is taught by Kathryn Burt on a variety of topics.

• M&M (Meditators and Munchers) meet in the basement, and they also rotate teachers (optional). This class enjoys snacks & drink.

• Parenting class meets in basement next to YF room. They are reviewing the book and video by Dr. Kevin Leman on “Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours.” Sue Koster and Ann Jackson are the facilitators.

• There are also age-appropriate Sunday School classes for children preschool age through 12th grade. We are especially hoping students in grades 7-12 will attend their class. Jr. Sunday School children meet in the Fellowship Hall before they go to their classes. Everyone is welcome!

Sun/Dec 2: Hanging of Greens should be done before 9:30 am; 9:30 am, Advent Study during SS (Dec 2-23); Children’s Memorial Sunday; deadline for kids’ shopping gently used gifts

Thurs/Dec 6: 7 pm Cantata final practice at Garwin UMC

Sun/Dec 9: 10:30 am Cantata (30 min); 2:30 pm All-Church Christmas Caroling, then Zeno’s about 6 pm

Sat/Dec 15: All invited to New Hope’s Christmas dinner theatre; Cheri Richter, chair

Sun/Dec 16: No confirmation meeting

Sun/Dec 23: 5:00 pm Christmas program and gift unwrapping

Mon/Dec 24: 7:00 pm Candlelight Service by nurturing committeeBefore Sun/Jan 6: Dehanging of the Greens

Looking Ahead...2012-2013 M&M TEACHERS (edited)

Nov: Ron GrothDec: Lynn Handorf2013:Jan: Karen HandorfFeb: Vaugn KlosterMar: Ross IversonApr: Stan KosterMay: Dan Steen June: Mike VintJuly: Dan BeaneAug: Karen HandorfSept: Ron GrothOct: Lynn HandorfNov: Vaugn KlosterDec: Stan Koster

Sunday School Election

The Sunday School elections will be held Sunday, November 1 1 , a t 9 : 3 0 a m . Responsibilities will start on January 1, 2013, and the election will include (2012 names in parenthesis) Sunday S c h o o l S u p e r i n t e n d e n t s (Randy Beichley, Vaugn Kloster, John Richter, Dan Steen); SS Treasurer (Rick Bessman), and SS Secretaries (Phyllis Mann, Sh i r ley Svendsen, Karen Handorf, LeAnn Fleming). If the elections go smoothly, there will probably be time for regular SS classes to be held.

Chapel News

Everyone is invited to gather after church on Sunday, November 18, for a potluck meal to celebrate God’s many blessings this year. Please bring your own table service and potluck dish to share. The UMW will provide drink and decorations. UMW committees include: Decorations: Karen Handorf & Lois Groth; Kitchen: Sue Koster, Marvalyn Kelly, Connie Buchman

HARVEST HOME SUNDAY

September UMW Minutes Chapel UMW met Thursday, September 6, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. at the church. The program opened with the singing of a new song reflecting the purpose of UMW, called “Unite, Unite, United Methodist Women.” Cindy Kr ul l led us in prayer and then introduced our Shepherdess, Joyce Bruene, who presented a program on Haiti. She began with a “60 Minutes” video “The Lost Children of Haiti.” She also informed us of the Global Orphan Project which attempts to document all the children that are gathered in orphanages throughout Haiti since the earthquake. She closed with another video about how rich we are here in America, and how that compares to other countries, especially Hai t i . She i s a member o f the Gladbrook UMW and they are raising money to send solar ovens to Haiti for the purpose of cooking food, as there is a shortage of charcoal. She closed with the reading of Matthew 25:40. President Susan Beichley called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. Thirteen members and two guests answered roll call by telling about a teacher they liked or disliked. The secretary’s minutes from the July meeting were read and appro ved . There wa s no correspondence. Carolyn presented the treasurer’s report in the absence of Shirley Svendsen. It was placed on file. There were no bills presented. Kathryn Burt and Jo Svendsen reported from the Cards and Flowers committee. Five cards and two gifts had been sent or delivered. Carolyn Kloster gave a Social Action report. She shared a column that our District Social Action Coordinator had written in the last newsletter The Link. The topic was on human trafficking, and how we may spot it in our community. New business: The following officers were elected by unanimous ballot on a motion by Cindy Ormston, and seconded by Jo Svendsen: Vice-President Sue Koster; Membersh ip Nur ture /Outreach : Kathryn Burt; Nomination Committee: Janice Col l ins . There wi l l be a program-planning meeting on October

4, 2012 at 12:45 p.m. in the fellowship hall for all UMW officers. Changes were noted for the October meeting: program Sue Koster, Myrene Appelgate, and Bev Worden. Marcia Wiese wi l l g ive Spiritual Growth report. Our District Annual meeting will be on September 20, 2012 at Monona Living Faith Parish. Kathryn Burt made the motion to purchase a solar oven to send to Haiti as a project for our group this month. Sue Koster seconded the motion and it was approved. We wil l direct Shirley Svendsen to get the $150.00 to Sue Koster to give to June Klinefelter, president of the Gladbrook UMW. Sue Koster told the group that we have received the Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Box information. Shipping deadline is December 8. We were asked, as individuals, if we thought it was time for a new pictorial directory for Chapel. Most of us thought it was a good idea. Prayer concerns were received. Susan read scripture from Psalms 33:2-3 and closed the meeting with prayer. A delicious apple dessert was served by Jo Svendsen and Cindy Ormston on tables decorated with a “back to school” theme.

October UMW Minutes Chapel UMW met Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. at the church. The program opened by singing the song, Unite, Unite, United Methodist Women. Sue Koster led us in an exercise called a Holy Backrub. It involved the parable of Jesus telling about the sower and seed that fell by the road, on rocky ground, weedy ground, then good ground . Ever yone en joyed the “backrub.” We then viewed the new DVD about Operation Christmas Child. President Susan Beichley called the meeting to order. Twelve members answered roll call by telling a remedy for the common cold or other illnesses in their childhood home. The minutes of the September meeting were read and approved as corrected. There was no correspondence. Shirley Svendsen presented the treasurer’s report and it was placed on file. There were no bills presented.

Kathryn Burt and Jo Svendsen reported they had sent four cards. Marcia Wiese gave a Spiritual Growth report. She read from “Jesus Calling,” a daily devotional book. Old Business: Susan reported on the annual district meeting from September 20 held at Monona. The donations to Women at the Well at Mitchellville were overwhelming. She also told us that next year the School of Christian Mission will be renamed Mission U. New Business: Sue Koster reported on the organizational meeting held today before our regular meeting. The officers assigned hostesses and program leaders for the next year. She read what will be published in the new program books we will all receive. There was discussion on a mission project for this month. It was decided to wait on postage for the Christmas Child Shoeboxes until next month. There is a possibility that Kyle Krull will be coming home for Christmas. The motion was made by Cindy Ormston, and seconded by Marcia Wiese to send $100 to his wife to help defray the expense of his trip home. Motion carried. This Saturday, October 6, is the annual meeting of the UMW in Ankeny. Special speaker will be Harriett June Olson. Our next meeting is November 1, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. at the church. The Thank Offering program will be led by Shirley Svendsen and Carolyn Kloster. Karen Collins will give an Education and Interpretation report. Roll call will be to recall a time when you got into trouble at home or school. Hostesses are Phyllis Mann, Sue Koster and Myrene Appelgate. Prayer requests were received for David Yungbluth, Jay Beichley, Cindy Ormston, LaRae Little’s family, and the family and community of the cross country runner that was killed near Tama. Susan Beichley closed the meeting reading the monthly scripture from Psalms 24:1 and prayer.' Donna Lynch and Karen Handorf served a delicious dessert from a table decorated in fall colors.Secretary,Carolyn Kloster

UMW NEWS

✴Poinsettias- If you would like to give a poinsettia in honor or memory of someone, please contact Lois Groth by Sunday, November 25. They will be displayed at the front of the sanctuary during the holiday season. There will be forms in the bulletins on November 18 and 25 along with extras in the narthex.

✴Hanging of the Greens will not be done following our Harvest Home potluck, like in past years! The first Sunday of Advent starts on December 2 so decorating may be done sometime after church on November 25 until before Sunday School on December 2. Everyone is encouraged to participate, but Sunday School classes will chair certain areas.

✴There will be a Kids Shopping Day for preschool and elementary children to shop for free Christmas gifts for their families. We may provide used items for their shopping experience! Also, we would love your extra gift bags for easier wrapping. Please put donated items in the box in the narthex by Sunday, December 2. We hope Chapel kids will join in the shopping fun on Saturday, December 8, at the Gladbrook Memorial Building. Thank you for your help!

✴All-church caroling will be on Sunday, December 9. We will meet at Chapel at 2:30 pm and then probably divide into two caroling groups. We will end the night at Zeno’s Pizza.

✴GMG’s Christian Fellowship will present a Live Nativity on December 16. Participants should meet at the Garwin bandstand at 5 pm for caroling, and then enjoy the live nativity at the Garwin United Methodist Church before eating soup at 6:30 pm.

✴Chapel Sunday School Christmas Program will be on Sunday night, December 23, at 5:00 pm. Please check your childrens’ calendars, and if they are unable to participate, please contact the program chairs, Ann Jackson and Heidi Langenbau. Following the program will be the unwrapping of gifts and Rick Bessman’s annual apple and candy bar distribution. Thank you to all who are helping with evening.

✴The nurturing committee will lead our candlelight service on Christmas Eve at 7:00 pm. It is always a very meaningful service. Please come!

Chr istmas is Coming! ! ! The Most Joyfu l t ime of year is just around the corner ! Now’s the t ime to mark your

ca lendar wi th Chapel ’s Chr is tmas Act iv i t ies! ! !

LCA Minutes The Ladies Cemetery Aid met Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at the church. President Kathryn Burt called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Carolyn Kloster led devotions with a poem “Better, Wiser, and Happier” and closed with a poem “It Takes Just One Autumn Day.” Roll call was answered by eight members submitting a roll call idea. The minutes of the September meeting were read and approved. There was no correspondence. The treasurer’s report was given by Shirley Svendsen. Her report was accepted and placed on file for audit. There were no bills presented. Old Business: The work on computerizing the cemetery records is ongoing. An estimate for paving the center drive approach at the cemetery with five-foot wings is $1200. There was interest expressed at the last administrative board meeting about this issue. Discussion was held that a gravel approach would work just as well. We will contact the trustees on who should really decide what to do on this project. New Business: Our next meeting will be November 14, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. at the church. Jo Svendsen is the hostess, Connie Appelgate has devotions, and Vivian LeVier has entertainment. Roll call is a Thanksgiving verse. Election of officers will be held at that November meeting. Committee Reports ~ Funomics- $.25 if you watched or listened to the presidential debate from beginning to end, and $.50 if you did not. Flags-the center and veteran flags will be flown on November 11 and 12 in observance of Veterans Day. Cards-two cards had been sent since last meeting. The meeting was adjourned with Kathryn Burt reading from “50 Things to Always Remember and One Thing to Never Forget.” Carolyn Kloster entertained with two quizzes about our First Ladies and Literacy in America. Connie Appelgate served a delicious apple cake from a table decorated in a beautiful fall theme.Carolyn Kloster, Secretary

Annual Charge Conference

District Superintendent, Jackie Bradford, led Church Conference on Tuesday, October 2, at 6:30 pm at Chapel. The nominations committee presented their slate of officers at the meeting.

Work Area on Nurturing Ministries [Worship Committee)Gives attention to educational, worship, and stewardship components of ministry and plans Memorial Day Service at cemetery, arranges schedule for children’s sermon, acolytes and organize graduation recognition: Vaugn Kloster, Randy Beichley, Allen Burt, Claire Handorf, Tammy Burt, Cheri Richter

Work Area on Witness Ministries [Evangelism]Gives attention to evangelistic outreach to persons, membership care, spiritual formation, communications, lay speaking ministries, and witnessing through the sharing of personal and congregational stories of Christian experience, faith and service. Organize Lenten & Advent studies, recognition for Mother’s/Father’s Day: Marci Krull, Barbara Burt, Lynn Handorf, Dan Beane, Kathryn Burt, Tricia Steen

Work Area on MissionsGives attention to local and larger community ministries of compassion and advocacy, church and societal issues, global ministries concerns, health and welfare ministries, Christian unity and interreligious concerns, religion and race and status and role of women: Susan Beichley, LeAnn Fleming, Dee Burt, Lori Somers, Cindy Krull, Linda Havelka

Work Area on Age-Level & Family Ministries [Education]Gives attention to planning Family Night, Retreat Planning, Vacation Bible School, Children’s Church , Fourth of July picnic, appoints Christmas Eve Program Committee, promotes church camps: Kelly Newcomb, Ann Jackson, Amy Bland, Lois Groth, Connie Buchman, Dana Rosacker

Staff/Pastor Parish Relations CommitteeRecognizes pastor during Pastor Appreciation Month, plans Laity Sunday, fills pulpit in pastor’s absence, meets regularly in best interest of our missions and pastor, mediates between members and pastor: Marla Hlas, John Richter, Ron Groth, Carolyn Kloster, Karen Handorf, Cathy Vint and Randy Beichley, lay leader

Nominations/Personnel CommitteeAnnually nominates members to fill expired terms of those serving on work-area committees; oversees other committees, worship personnel, fills vacancies as needed and confirms workers each year including: newsletter, ice cream social, financial audit, memorial committee, musicians, music & flowers, communion stewardesses, head ushers, nursery chairperson, cemetery recorder; annually reviews Jr. SS superintendents and confirms workers: Pastor Dean (chair), Lori Somers (standing member), Lois Groth, Beverly Iverson, Barbara Burt, Lynn Handorf, Tina Mann, Connie Appelgate

Board of TrusteesOversees maintenance of building and grounds: Larry Collins, Merlyn Appelgate, Leon Lamer, Chris Bland, Duane Mann, Dan SteenFinance Committee 2013Rick Bessman, Shirley Svendsen, Randy Beichley, Pastor Dean, Jim Fleming, Stan Koster (at-large), chair Ad Council, trustee representative, mission representative

Membership Audit CommitteeMike Vint (chair), Dean Kelly, Lori Somers, Jim Fleming, nurturing representativeAt Large Administrative Council Members: Stan Koster, Donald Mann, Nancy Peshel, Lynn Beichley; Jeff Koster, Mike Vint, Matt Jackson, Connie Appelgate, Darrel Burt; Chuck Rosacker, Marvalyn Kelly

Youth Members (age 12–18): Summer Langenbau, Mackenzie Burt Young Adults (age 19–30): Ben & Shauna Smith Pastor: Dean KellyChurch Treasurer: Jim Fleming Lay Leader: Randy BeichleyYF Counselors: Doug & Marla HlasNewsletter Committee: Sue KosterIce Cream Social: Jim & LeAnn Fleming, Dan & Tricia Steen, Chris & Amy Bland; Advisory Lamer’s & Cornwell’s?; need more volunteers

Advisory Décor Committee: Lois Groth, Tammy Burt, Sue KosterCommittee on Financial Audit: Mike VintMembership Secretary: Lori SomersHistorian: Kathryn BurtMemorial Committee: Connie Appelgate, Donna Lynch, Shirley Svendsen UMW: Susan BeichleyVolunteers: Cheri Richter Worship Leaders: John & Cheri Richter, Bill & Cindy Ormston, Mike & Cathy Vint, Randy & Susan Beichley, Doug & Linda Svendsen, Allen & Dee Burt, Vaugn & Carolyn Kloster, Darrel & Tammy Burt

Musicians: Marcia Wiese, Susan Beichley, Kelly Newcomb; Kathryn Burt, Sue Koster, Marvalyn KellyPraise Team: Sue Koster, Randy & Susan Beichley, Dee & Allen Burt, Claire Handorf, Barbara Burt, Cimber Strayer, Lori Somers, Siera Richter, Tricia Steen, Vaugn & Carolyn Kloster, Marvalyn Kelly

Projectionists: Ron Groth, Linda Svendsen, Vaugn Kloster, Susan BeichleyMusic & Flower Committee: Jo SvendsenCommunion Stewardesses: Patricia Cornwell, Carolyn KlosterCommunion Servers: Dan & Tricia Steen, John & Cheri Richter, Vaugn & Carolyn Kloster, Cathy VintHead Usher: Lee CornwellGreeter: Cathy Vint Nursery Chair: Sue KosterCemetery Recorders: Merlyn Appelgate, Duane BeichleyChildren’s Church: Diana Collins, Bill & Tammy Backoff, Heidi Langenbau, Janice Collins, Janine AndersonAdvent Candles: Carolyn Kloster

Chapel News

CHAPEL CHURCH CALLING TREE FOR 2012-2013(Please throw away previous calling trees!)

If your name is not listed in the first paragraph, you do not need to call anyone.

Allen Burt (474-2882) will call Pastor Dean (319-230-0627 or 319-290-8190) or Jennifer Daniels (Jan-Mar) 641.485.9931. Allen will put on KFJB/KIX 753-6101 & KDAO 752-4122, put on Chapel email and call Mike Vint (752-7694), Jim Svendsen (474-2494), Donald Mann (753-8079), Randy Beichley (473-3057), Jim Fleming (499-2563), and Ron Groth (499-2557). They should call the people behind their names in bold print. The following people should call their ENTIRE lists: John Richter, Lee Cornwell, Doug Svendsen, Kathryn Burt, Leon Lamer, Dick Svendsen, Karen Handorf, Randy Beichley, Jim Fleming and Ron Groth. If you would like your name added or deleted, please contact Ann Jackson or Sue Koster.

Mike Vint, call John Richter (754-0197) and Lee Cornwell (742-0473). John Richter, call entire list: Lee Cornwell, call entire list:Bradd McMartin 474-2360 Rick Bessman 474-2362John Worden 474-2313 Ben Smith 474-2254Ross Iverson 752-6907 Nancy Peshel 641-485-4043Chuck Rosacker 752-6276 Larry Collins 474-2396Myrene Appelgate 743-8043 Kevin Gruen 641-844-3491Dane McBride 641-485-0395

Jim Svendsen, call Doug Svendsen (474-2351) and Kathryn Burt (474-2250)Doug Svendsen, call entire list: Kathryn Burt, call entire list:Darrel Burt 474-2359 Dan Beane 474-2354Lori Odle 641-751-5063 Jeff Koster 474-2212Lynn Beichley 474-2341 Darwin Lynch 844-0131Bill Backoff 752-8570 Duane Beichley 474-2407Steve Bishop 641-481-7058; 484-4439 Connie Buchman 641-751-0650 Donald Mann, call Leon Lamer (753-8929) and Dick Svendsen (366-2843).Leon Lamer, call entire list: Dick Svendsen, call entire list:Barbara Burt 474-2883 Bill Havelka 474-2219Pete Hoing 844-5019 Duane Mann 754-9474David Collins 464-2258 Don Carlon 753-0528Bill Ormston 753-6572 Jeff Strayer cell 641-351-9488John Winters 751-5673 Doug Hlas 319-478-8143; 319-464-5854 Dean Messerly 641-869-3672

Randy Beichley, call Karen Handorf (473-2172) and own list.Karen Handorf, call entire list: Randy Beichley, call entire listStan Koster 473-2900 Bob Wiese 473-2684 Lynn Handorf 473-2909 Mike Plaehn 473-9908Phil Collins 473-3038 Gayle Krull 473-9970Vaugn Kloster 473-2537 Harriett Fleming 473-2056Dan Steen 473-6123 John Fleming 473-3089Matt Jackson 473-2338 Chris Bland 473-2173Amy Niedermann 641-844-8605 Ryan Anderson 641-750-1369

Jim Fleming, call entire list: Ron Groth, call entire list:Merlyn Appelgate 499-2228 Lynda Miell 474-2292, cell 641-888-0092Chris Krull 499-2250 Kelly Newcomb 641-485-5707Kendall Collins 499-2554 Jason Anderson 499-2388Dale Langenbau 499-2541 Larry Catherwood 641-751-7766Matt DeSchamp 499-2136

Edited 10.15.12

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

A monthly publication of Chapel United Methodist Church1597Abbott AvenueGladbrook, Iowa 50635Pastor Dean J. Ke#yPhone: (319)230-0627 or (319)290-8190Email: irish@slrmail.comChurch: (641)474-2278Secretary Ann JacksonPhone: (641)473-2338Email: matt.jackson07@gmail.comGroup Email: chapel@iastate.eduChapel Blog: http://chapelfriends.blogspot.com/

Ushers Worship Leader Music ians Music & F lowers

Chi ldren’s sermon

Nursery Sunday School

November Doug Hlas & Chris Krull

To be determined... Kelly Newcomb & Marvalyn Kelly

4 Dan & Tricia Steen Marla Hlas Cimber, Tyson & Austin Strayer

Adult I: Kathryn Burt

M&M: Ron Groth

11 Gayle & Cindy Krull

Children’s Church (treats- Cooper Langenbau)

Dee & Jacob Burt Parenting- Sue Koster

Jr. SS Opening- Diana Collins

18 Barbara Burt Cathy Vint Dee & Jacob Burt Pre-K- Sierra Winters

1st-4th- Diana Collins

25 John & Cheri Richter

Rikki Gruen Tammy & Logan Burt

5-6- Marci Krull

Jr/Sr. High- John Richter

December Jeff Koster & Larry Collins

To be determined... Susan Beichey & Sue Koster

2 Dick & Jo Svendsen

Marla Hlas Tammy & Logan Burt

Adult I: Kathryn Burt

M&M: Lynn Handorf

9 Lynn & Claire Handorf

Children’s Church (treats- )

Dan & Tricia Steen

Parenting- Sue Koster

Jr. SS Opening- Heidi Langenbau

16 Jim & LeAnn Fleming

Marla Hlas Dan & Tricia Steen

Pre-K- Ann Jackson

1st-4th- Heidi Langenbau

23 Chris & Mardi Krull Claire Handorf Ann Jackson 5-6- Amy Bland

Jr/Sr. High- Mike & Cathy Vint

30 Doug & Marla Hlas Lynda Miell Ann Jackson