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

J A N U A RY

2013

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1! Gary Koster 2! Duane Beichley ! Dale Langenbau 4! Cindy Ormston5! Elijah MacBain Koopman 6! Cory Farrington ! Ryan Lemker! Gabriel Handorf ! Linda Havelka 7! Kyle Reynolds8! Brett Lemker9! Ben Little 10! Regan Appelgate! Amilliah Kenya 11! Kevin Yungbluth ! Phillip Fleming 12! Donna Lynch ! Kerry Lynch ! Jacob Lynch! Steve & Judy Svendsen 13! Angie Bessman

!Ron & Lois Groth 14! Selah Gruen15! Lynn Beichley ! Vaugn Kloster 16! Mike Plaehn! Braydon Arnote 17! Kenneth (Pete) Hoing ! Michael Burt ! Brent Havelka ! Cimber Strayer18! Myra Appelgate 19! Garrett Groth ! Dana Rosacker22! Jeff Koster 23! Martha Bessman25! Harry Kenya 26! Carter Thomas Kemp27! Annette (Lynch) Lemker ! Jerry Gilge 31! Janice Collins

January Birthdays &

AnniversariesWELCOME 2013!!!A New Year’s Prayer

May God make your year a happy one!Not by shielding you from all sorrows and pain,But by strengthening you to bear it, as it comes;Not by making your path easy,But by making you sturdy to travel any path;Not by taking hardships from you,But by taking fear from your heart;Not by granting you unbroken sunshine,But by keeping your face bright, even in the shadows;Not by making your life always pleasant,But by showing you when people and their causes need you most, and by making you anxious to be there to help.

God’s love, peace, hope and joy to you for the year ahead!

A Multitude of Thanks!

Did you know???

• Thank you, Lois Groth, for coordinating poinsettia orders and arranging them on the altar – Beautiful!

• Marla Hlas recently received her master’s degree in Management. Congratulations!

• Aaron and Stef Bessman became the parents of a girl, Kenley Jaye, who was born December 10. She weighed 7 lbs 3 oz and was 23 inches long. Congrats to her grandfather, Rick Bessman.

• Pastor Dean and Marvalyn will be in Florida Dec 25-March 17 at 5130 Saddlebag Lake Rd, Lake Wales, FL 33898.

• Brett Benjamin Smith was baptized December 23.

• We welcome Jennifer Daniel, 641-485-9931, who will be Chapel’s pastor January 6-March 17, 2013.

We want to thank you for the generous gift of $45. The money is greatly appreciated and will be going toward gas as I do a lot of driving back and forth to be with all our kids. We also want to thank you for the prayers being said for our family. The twins, Dayton and Dawson, are doing great and are getting bigger every day. -Craig & Autumn (Wurr) Sash

Thank you all for your love and support over the last few years. It means so much to my family to know such kindness. Enjoy this box of homemade cookies and candies from the Krull/Karns family. -Kyle, Krysti & Mattox Krull

Chapel, Thank you for participating in Lifetouch’s pictures for our pictorial directory. We appreciate all of you who r e g i s t e r e d p e o p l e a n d contributed in other ways. And thank you, Marla Hlas, for taking all the e x t r a p i c t u r e s a n d designing the directory – A big job! We are looking fo rward t o s e e ing the d i r e c t o r y , w h i c h w i l l probably arrive sometime in January. -Lifetouch Pictures

On behalf of the Food Pantry and Angel Tree Committee, I would like to extend a h e a r t f e l t t h a n k s t o everyone in the Gladbrook & Lincoln communities that helped bring the “spirit” of Christmas to so many. Through the generosity of students, Scouts, youth g r o u p s , o rga n i z a t i o n s , individuals, and families, we helped 16 families in need this holiday season. Chapel Church donated gifts for 12 children. Besides Chapel a special thank you to the members of Salem Church, Christ Lutheran Church, Gladbrook UMC, and Peace Church for donating the presents for the kids, and to the volunteers. Eleven fl e e c e b l a n k e t s w e r e donated by Sherry Delfs and her helpers. I would like to w i s h e ve r y o n e a ve r y blessed Christmas and a happy and healthy new year.

Angel Tree chairman, Jeanne Paustian

Thank you for caroling here December 9th. The Embers people really enjoyed it and hope you can come back again. Thanks for the gi#, too. Happy New Year!

-Pete Hoing

Nov 25: 122Dec 2: 112Dec 9: 109Dec 16: 80Dec 23: 131Dec 24: 97

Worship Attendance

Our Circle of ConcernChapel News

• Pastor Dean, recent eye surgery• Dan Beane, heart surgery Dec 14 to

repair valve • Dee Burt, acute thyroiditis, heart

issues• Ann Jackson, surgery on thyroid

January 21st• Trooper Andrew Steen, Sioux Falls,

went home Dec 13, recovering from accident; address is 5001 S. Anthony Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57106

• Dan & Tricia Steen, living with & helping Andrew in Sioux Falls

• Nancy Peshel, health concerns• Cindy Ormston, leg pain• Autumn Sash, health concerns• Twins, Dayton & Dawson Sash, still in

IA City; Amy Niederman’s great-nieces

• Ron Koster, recovering from Dec 20tharthroscopic surgery to remove flap in a tear in knee

• Jeff Koster, tests• Diana Collins, health issues• Rick Bessman, health• Mike Wood, lymphoma, Marci Krull’s

father• Jennifer Daniel’s mother-in-law,

chemotherapy• Jim Little, recovering from heart

bypass surgery• Vernon Kloster, Omaha, cancer;

Vaugn’s brother• Ron Bessman, double knee

replacement; Rick’s brother• Bill Sullivan, recent open heart

surgery; Lori Somer’s son-in-law’s father

• Ron Bessman, double knee replacement; Rick’s brother

• Kris Wurr, grandmother to Sash twins, health concerns

• Grant Smith, head injuries from accident, GMG teacher Jane Smith’s son

• First Baptist youth pastor’s son, leukemia

• Family of Dena Ahrens, 39, who recently passed away; Doug Hlas’ cousin

• Family of Robert Smith, Marcia Mann Smith’s father-in-law, who passed away Nov. 30.

• Families who have lost children in CT and Evansdale

Chapel CarolingAbout 55 Chr istmas

carolers sang to 27 people on Sunday, December 9. They met at the church at 2:30 pm. Group I caroled to Harriett Fleming, Gladys Appelgate, Martha Bessman, Edith May L e o n a rd , V i v i a n D e n n i s , Marjorie Stubbs, Jean Elliott, Les Beal, Wayne & Norma Somers and Dale Moler. Group I I caroled to Melva Vint , Hospice House patients, Elaine Plett, Shirley Ossman, Ruby Brittian, Vera Hall, Doris Case, Hilda Engle, Leona Schultz, Darwin & Donna Lynch, Mike & Maryetta Wood, and Pete Hoing. The group met at Zeno’s for pizza afterwards. T h a n k y o u , K a r e n H a n d o r f , f o r b u y i n g t h e chocolate candy; Darrel and Barbara Burt for making the list of caroling order and times (not an easy task); our talented youth who led the caroling; and Cheri Richter who reserved Zeno’s. The Volunteers wish everyone a Happy New Year!

New Baby!

Brett Benjamin Smith was welcomed into the world November 27, 2012, at 11:15 pm, weighing in at 9 lbs. 3 oz and 20 3/4 inches long. Congratulations to Ben, Shauna and Brooklyn!

Cantata About 20 singers from our communities performed a Christmas cantata, “Sing We Now of Christmas,” on Dec. 9 during the worship service at Chapel. Chapel’s participants were Vaugn & Carolyn Kloster and Barbara Burt. The narrator was Luke Wrage, and t h e d i r e c t o r w a s D a n L a s t o v k a , b a n d a n d technology director at GMG. It was a very meaningful service performed by talented singers.

Dinner Theatre A b o u t 3 0 C h a p e l people attended New Hope Christian Church’s “Searching for the Perfect Gift” dinner theatre December 15 at 6:30 pm. They enjoyed the delicious pork loin meal, t a l e n t e d s i n g e r s , a n d meaningfu l performance. Randy Svendsen’s family was part of the production.

New Custodians T h e t r u s t e e s a r e pleased to announce that the Bland family has been hired as Chapel’s new custodians. Chris is MCC’s environmental services supervisor; Amy owns Amy’s Pampered Pets where she grooms and boards dogs; and Presley is a GMG sixth grader. If you have a special request, such as having a special gathering at Chapel, y o u m a y c a l l t h e m a t 641-473-2173. They consider it an honor to keep Chapel clean each week for your worship services.

Chapel News

January Events

Thurs/Jan 3- No UMWSat/Jan 5- 9 am, 4-HSun/Jan 6- Dehanging of Greens should be completed before today; 9:30 Sunday School; 10:30 worship service, message by Jennifer Daniel, communionSun/Jan 13- 9:30 Sunday School; 10:30 worship service, Mission Minute, message by Jennifer Daniel; Children’s Church (Madison & Zach Krull, treats); Administrative Council meeting after church (Jim & LeAnn Fleming and Kathryn Burt, lunch)Mon/Jan 14- 6 pm Cub ScoutsFri/Jan 18- Newsletter items due to Ann JacksonSun/Jan 20- 9:30 Sunday School; 10:30 worship service, message by Jennifer DanielSun/Jan 27- 9:30 Sunday School; 10:30 worship service, message by Jennifer DanielMon/Jan 28- no newsletter gathering; 6 pm Cub Scouts

Thurs/Feb 7- No UMWWed, Feb 13- 6 pm Pancake Supper for Ash Wednesday

Looking Ahead...

A Few Descriptions

ACOLYTES: Designated confirmands and/or Jr. Sunday School classes will acolyte each month. The Jr SS Opening leader should appoint children to light candles during Openings each Sunday after March. Acolytes, go to an usher immediately following Sunday School, the usher will light your acolytes, go up front by 10:25, and turn off wicks coming back to represent the light staying at church this hour. Extinguish candles during last hymn but keep wicks lit to represent spreading God’s light this week.

NURSERY: If someone wants their pre-kindergarten child to be in the nursery during the worship service, please check if the nursery attendants are present; if not, contact an usher who will find them. Assignment list is in narthex.

MUSIC & FLOWERS: You are responsible for providing or asking someone else to provide special music for your designated Sunday. Also, please bring flowers, real or artificial, to set on the flower stand at the altar or use an arrangement in the room off the stage or in the overflow closet. Assignment list is in narthex. Thank you!

Believing God

The Women’s Bible Study group concluded with a salad and soup supper December 12 at Sue Koster’s home. Throughout the ten weeks, women watched Beth Moore’s DVD entitled “Believing God.” Each week we stated the Five Statement Pledge of Faith: “God is who He says He is. God can do what He says He can do. I am who God says I am. I can do all things through Christ. God’s Word is alive and active in me.” Mark 9:23 says that we must have hope and that nobody has the right to take that hope away from us. Here are some of Beth’s inspirational words: Have a blast with each other in His word! Miracles can happen; we cannot take the supernatural out of Christianity. God delights in our company. Keep portraying our heritage. We thank God for loving us enough to keep changing us. We will have seasons when God requires everything we’ve got. The more we clap for Him, the more likely He’ll come in with an encore. There is no high like the Most High! We will not meet during the winter but will reconvene next fall.

Organization Minutes

Administrative Council Special Meeting

An Administrative Council meeting was held following the Harvest Home potluck, November 18, 2012. President Allen Burt called the meeting to order at 12:34 PM. Old Business: Susan Beichley made a motion that Chapel Church sponsor a mission trip to Nova Scotia in 2013. Lynn Handorf seconded the mot ion . The mot ion pa s sed unanimously. New Business: Trustee Chair, Leon Lamer, reported that the Facilities ImprovementPlanning Committee had met to discuss possible improvements. Leon moved that Chapel Church create a building fund for future facility improvements. Randy Beichley seconded the motion. The motion passed. Donations to this fund should be written to“Chapel Building Fund” and mailed to Jim & Shirley Svendsen.Al len Bur t commended Lynn Handorf for obtaining gravel for the driveways and parking lots. Allen also commended the UMW for the wonder fu l Har ves t Home potluck.! There was a clarification on the time for the Christmas Eve Service. It will be held at 6:00 PM. Matt Jackson moved that we adjourn the meeting, Darrel Burt seconded and the motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 12:46 PM.

Secretary,Ann Jackson

UMW Minutes Chapel UMW met Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 1:30 pm at the church. Lois Groth began the afternoon by telling us the origin of the hymn, “Joy to the World.” Phyllis Mann led us in prayer before the afternoon was handed over to Lori Somers. She gave a slide/video presentation of her trip to Tanzania

that she took this year with a medical team for STEMM. They visited orphanages and helped with medical care, feeding the hungry, and with students who were more than happy to see these people who wanted to help them. They also worked wi th Compa ss ion International while they were there. It was a ver y educational and interesting program. Susan Beichley called the meeting to order at 2:10 pm. Roll call was answered by 13 members and one guest describing a good time they had with their families. The minutes of the November meeting were read and approved. There was no correspondence. Shirley Svendsen presented the treasurer’s report and it was placed on file. Shirley will be paying our ha l f o f the b i l l fo r the remembrances and shut-ins. Cards will be sent soon to several people on our prayer request list. Chris and Amy Bland are the new custodians at the church, and they have been doing some deep cleaning. Caro l yn Kloster ga ve an immigration true/false quiz to the members for her report on social action. Cindy Ormston made and Sue Koster seconded the motion we give money to the Marshall County Food Box and the NW Tama County Food Pantr y. Motion carried. Myrene Appelgate thanked all for the prayers for her son-in-law, Jim Little, who had triple bypass surgery recently. Kathryn Burt mentioned that Nancy Peshel has had more health issues, including vertigo. Cindy Ormston requested prayers for herself and the pain going down her right leg. Several more requests were expressed for members of Chapel and of the community. Susan Beichley read a story from the book, Joan and the Whale,

Modern Day Parables. The story was about strangers attending a Christmas Eve service whose names were Joe and Mary. There was a very moving and surprise ending. Susan closed the meeting with the scripture reading for this month from Luke 2:10-11.! A delicious peppermint dessert was served by Claire Handorf, Connie Buchman, and Kathryn Burt from a holiday table decorated with several nutcrackers from Connie’s collection. ! Our next gathering will be Saturday, March 23, for the Spring Breakfast at 9:00 am. Program, Cindy Ormston & Janice Collins; Hostesses, Kathryn Burt, Jo Svendsen, Susan Beichley & Connie Buchman; Decorations, Lois Groth & Karen Handorf. Areas churches, including al l Chapel women, will be invited by the secretary.

Respectfully submitted,Carolyn Kloster, secretary

Chapel Ladies Cemetery Aid! The Ladies Cemetery Aid met Wednesday, December 12, 2012, at 12:30 pm at Gifts of Grace for the i r Chr i s tma s Luncheon . Kathryn Burt led devotions with readings about Mary and Joseph. She closed with a Christmas poem by Helen Steiner Rice and grace before our meal.! Roll call was answered by eight members telling of their f a vor i te Chr i s tma s food . Correspondence was read from Ron and Jeff Koster for the gift we gave them. We did not have a regular bus iness meet ing . Our next meeting will be March 13, 2013 at the church.! A de l i c ious lunch wa s served to us by Carolyn Moe and her staff at Gifts of Grace.

Respectfully submitted,Carolyn Kloster, secretary

Christmas Program

Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make the Christmas program a success. “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” was presented on Sunday, December 23, at 6:00 pm by Chapel’s Junior Sunday School department. The play tells the story of the Herdmans’ six delinquent children. They went to church for the first time after being told that the church offers snacks. Despite protests from other church members, they are given roles in the Sunday School’s Christmas play, in which the tell the Christmas story in a unconventional fashion. Participants included: Fire Chief/ Shepherd- Zach Krull; Elmer Hopkins/ Shepherd- Owen Collins; Imogene Herdman/ Mary- Maddie Krull; Ralph Herdman/ Joseph- Presley Bland; Leroy Herdman/ Wiseman- Andrew Collins; Claude Herdman/ Wiseman- Cooper Langenbau; Ellie Herdman/ Wiseman- Angel Schewe; Gladys Herdman/ Angel- Frances Jackson; Hank/ Shepherd- Jace Hlas; Alice Wendelken/ Angel- Grace Schewe; Angels- Madi Anderson & Selah Gruen; Readers- Brook Rosacker & Austin Strayer; Program Narrator- Elijah Gruen; Townspeople/ Shepherds- Wyatt Jackson, Carter Anderson, Kyan McBride, Matthew DeSchamp, Josiah Gruen; Stable Animals- Jacob Collins, Violet Jackson , Brooklyn Smith & Savea Goshon; Baby Jesus- Brett Smith; Narrator- Darrel Burt; Mrs. Jenkins- Cimber Strayer; Mr. Jenkins- Doug Svensen; Mrs. Armstrong- Marla Hlas; Pastor Hopkins- Ron Groth; Church Lady #1- Karen Handorf; Church Lady #2- Susan Beichley; Church Lady #3- Lois Groth; Mrs. Herdman- Linda Svensen; Directors- Ann Jackson & Heidi Langenbau; Distribute Treats- Rick Bessman; Ushers- Chris Krull, Doug Hlas & Dale Langenbau; Set Construction- Jason Anderson & Matt Jackson; Lighting- Bill Backoff.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service A nice crowd gathered on Christmas Eve at 6 pm to the theme of “Season Your Getting.” Vaugn & Carolyn Kloster lit the Advent candles. Eli Odle sang and Susan Beichley played the flute to “What Child Is This?” Pastor Dean’s message was “Jesus As the Gift!” He reminded us that Jesus is a gift for everyone; we each just have to accept Him. Communion was observed and as candles were lit, Kelly Newcomb, organist, and Sue Koster, pianist, played “Silent Night.” The closing carol, “Joy to the World,” was meaningfully sung as all agreed that our Savior does indeed reign and that He comes to make His blessings flow.

“For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”

A Blessed New Year, everyone!

Chapel’s Junior Sunday School students take a moment to pose before their production of “The Best Christmas Pa geant Ever. ” S tudents rehear sed throughout November and December. Everyone in attendance thoroughly enjoyed the children’s performance!GREAT JOB, KIDS!

Chapel NewsPoinsettias

More than 30 poinsettias decorated the altar during the month of December. These flowers were given by Chapel members to honor friends and loved ones.

In Memory Of-Kenneth Hoing John & Elsie Hoing Bill & Cindy Ormston Our loved ones that have gone home before usMike & Cathy Vint Walter, Caroline & Jason Hydeek &Dean Vint Dick & Jo Svendsen Our parents Ross & Beverly Iverson Jennifer Trautman Kern Myrene Appelgate Floyd Appelgate Kathyrn Burt Donald Burt Donald & Phyllis Mann Our Parents Sidney & Rita Handorf Connie Buchman Charles Buchman Karen Handorf Craig Handorf Stan & Sue Koster Chapel Loved Ones Randy & Susan Beichley & family Harold & Wilma BeichleyGayle & Cindy Krull Bobby Krull Doug & Linda Svendsen Frank Roop John Broker Barb & Duane Beichley Les & Doris Beichley, Aaron Beichley Barb & Duane Beichley Robert & Helen Harder, Gregory Stowell Larry Catherwood Lawrence & Brenda Catherwood Larry Catherwood Donna Lepley & Jack TompkinsAllen & Dee Burt & boys Donald Burt Barb Woebbeking Pastor Dean & Marvalyn Kelly George & Mary Jane Kelly Pastor Dean & Marvalyn Kelly Cliff & Celia Jensen Pam & John Fleming John R. & Eugenia Fleming Pam & John Fleming John R & Eugenia Fleming Jim & Shirley Svendsen Doris Svendsen Vaugn & Carolyn Kloster Richard Fleming Niels & Louise Kloster Marla & Doug Hlas Marion Clark, mother of MarlaMarla & Doug Hlas Marcia Haubach, sister of Doug In Honor Of-Bill & Cindy Ormston Our sons & their familiesMike & Cathy Vint Melva VintLynn & Claire Handorf Marvalyn & Dean KellyJohn & Cheri Richter Our childrenLeon & Carol Lamer Our familyLarry & Janice Collins Our childrenStan & Sue Koster Pastor Dean’s SermonsRon & Lois Groth Darwin & Donna LynchAllen & Dee Burt & boys Kathryn Burt Vern WoebbekingDarwin & Donna Lynch Sofia, Emma & Jackson, our great-grandchildrenChapel Church With gratitude for our faithful musicians: Sue Koster, Susan Beichley, Marvalyn Kelly, Kathryn Burt, Marcia Wiese, Kelly Newcomb

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Ushers Worship / Pra ise Song Leader

Music ians Music & F lowers

Chi ldren’s sermon

Nursery Sunday School

January Duane Mann & Bill Havelka

Darrel Burt Kelly Newcomb & Kathryn Burt

6 Ben & Shauna Smith

Marla Hlas Barbara Burt & Brook Rosacker

Adult I: Kathryn Burt

M&M: Karen Handorf

13 Larry & Janice Collins

Children’s Church (treats- Madison & Zach Krull)

Barbara Burt & Brook Rosacker

Parenting- Susan Beichley

Jr. SS Opening- Marla Hlas

20 Mike & Cathy Vint Cathy Vint Kendall & Diana Collins

Pre-K- Janine Anderson

1st-4th- Marla Hlas

27 Vaugn & Carolyn Kloster

Jennifer Daniel Kendall & Diana Collins

5-6- Carol Lamer

Jr/Sr. High- Ben & Shauna Smith

February Gayle Krull & Matt Jackson

John Richter Susan Beichley & Kathryn Burt

3 Bill & Tammy Backoff

Marla Hlas Cindy & Tyler Krull

Adult I & II: Kathryn Burt

M&M: Vaugn Kloster

10 Kevin & Rikki Gruen

Children’s Church (treats- Owen Collins, Matthew DeSchamp & Austing Strayer)

Cindy & Tyler Krull

Parenting- Ann Jackson

Jr. SS Opening- Janice Collins

17 Karen Handorf Rikki Gruen Sierra Winters & Autumn Rosacker

Pre-K- Janice Collins

1st-4th- Marci Krull

24 Darrel & Tammy Burt

Jennifer Daniel Sierra Winters & Autumn Rosacker

5-6- Marla Hlas

Jr/Sr. High- Randy & Susan Beichley