OCTOBER

CHAPEL CHIMES growing in faith...sharing Gods love

K E L LY S K O R N E R
Back In The Saddle Again

I am so very blessed! Blessed by recovering health Blessed by a caring wife, Marvalyn Blessed by the prayers, visits & gifts of Chapel Blessed by being asked back to serve Blessed by the good Lord!!!

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Month of October: Clergy Appreciation Month Wed, Oct 2: 6:00 pm, Womens Bible Study at Sue Kosters Thurs, Oct 3: 12:45 pm UMW Ocers; 1:30 pm UMW Sat, Oct 5: 9 am 4-H; Green Mtn UCC Womens Harvest Breakfast; Robert Kerr, author, program; all Chapel women invited Sun, Oct 6: 9:30 am SS; 10:30 am Worship, communion; green shower donations due in narthex envelope; 2 pm CROP Walk at Peace Church, Gladbrook; 4 pm All-church hayride to Steens Mon, Oct 7: 6 pm Cub Scouts Wed, Oct 9: 6:00 pm Womens Bible Study at Sue Kosters Sun, Oct 13: 9:30 am SS; 10:30 am Worship; Childrens Church (Elijah, Josiah & Selah Gruen, treats) Mon, Oct 14: 6:00 pm Cub Scouts in Fellowship Hall Wed, Oct 16: 6:00 pm Womens Bible Study at Sue Kosters Fri-Sun, Oct 18-20: UMW Mission Education Event, MCC Sun, Oct 20: 9:30 am SS; 10:30 am Worship Tues, Oct 22: 7 pm, Charge Conference, Gladbrook UMC Wed, Oct 24: 6:00 pm Womens Bible Study at Sue Kosters Sun, Oct 27: 9:30 am SS; 10:30 am Worship; give deceased names from this last year to Vaugn Kloster Mon, Oct 28: 9:00 am Newsletter Mailers; 6:00 pm Cub Scouts in Fellowship Hall Wed, Oct 30: 6:00 pm Womens Bible Study at Sue Kosters

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Today is Monday, September 9th, and I am planning for the weeks and months ahead at Chapel. Please consider inviting Marvalyn & me to visit your home to get re-connected. Soon October will be upon us October 6 October 20 October 27 World Communion Sunday Laity Sunday Reformation Sunday

Here I stand. I can do no other. Martin Luther, 1517 AD I am thinking about Advent for 2013. Please pray that God will enlighten my mind and heart for the best Advent ever! See you soon! Pastor Dean Kelly PREACHING SERIES FOR OCTOBER/NOVEMBER OCTOBER, 2013

Beyond these doors.. October 6:
The Door of Hospitality

St John 12:1-8 October 13:
Laity Sunday
October 20:
The Door of Prayer

I Timothy 2:1-8 October 27:
The Door of Service

St Luke 22:24-30 NOVEMBER, 2013 November 3:
All Saints Sunday

Books I Want My Name In
November 10:
Whose Wife Will She Be?
November 17:
The End Is Near!

November 24:
Thanksgiving Sunday

Saying Thank You

Revelation 21:22-27 St Luke 20:27-40 St Luke 21:5-10 St Luke 17:11-19

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Chapel Email The Chapel Church email address (chapel@iastate.edu) is a great way to stay in touch during the week with our Chapel family and friends. Many nd this is a very handy way to share exciting news, prayer requests or announcements about activities happening at Chapel. If you would like to be added to the list, please let Linda Svendsen know at lsvends@mail.iastate.edu. Please keep this email address for future references and limit the number of forwards that are sent to this address because some people are unable to open them. Thank you. Harvest Breakfast The Green Mountain UCC ladies invite Chapel ladies to their Harvest Breakfast on Saturday, October 5, at 9:00 am. Robert Kerr, author, will present the program. CROP Walk Chapels youth, grades 7-12, are collecting money for CROP, an agency that provides food and resources to needy people all over the world. Also, join in the CROP Walk on Sunday, October 6, at 2:00 pm at the Christ Lutheran Church in Gladbrook. The church is right east of Caseys. The Walk is for all ages, and you will walk to the Veterans Memorial. A supper will be provided afterwards. Please give your donation to any YF member or put a check made out to CROP in the oering plate by October 6. Thank you. Womens Bible Study Women, you are invited to our Womens Bible Study group each Wednesday night at 6:00 pm at Sue Kosters home. We are watching and discussing a video by Beth Moore entitled Daniel. Everyone is welcome! Meet at 5:40 pm at the Green Mtn Elementary School if you would like to car pool each Wednesday night. Hayride All of you are invited to come on a good ol country hayride! The fun event will be on Sunday, October 6, starting at 4:00 pm at Chapel. We will end up at Dan & Tricia Steens lovely home west on Union Grove Lake, where we will eat supper and roast smores. If you arent up to climbing in the wagons, meet us at the Steens. Green Shower Chapel ladies are pleased to host a green shower for Wade Raymond and Stacy Grimes. They will be married October 12. Wade works part-time for Burt Farms, and they attend Chapel Church. Please put a monetary gift in the envelope, which is on the back bulletin board, by Sunday, October 6. Thank you. Annual Charge Conference Our new district superintendent, Jackie Bradford, will lead Charge Conference on Tuesday night, October 22, at 7:00 pm at Gladbrook UMC Note time change from last month. UM church members from Belle Plaine, Chelsea, Garwin, Chapel, and Living Faith/Toledo Christ are also invited. Committee chairmen should have already given their required forms to Ann Jackson. The nominations committee has been working on their slate of nominees and will present them at Charge Conference. Chapel ocers and chairmen of committees are especially encouraged to attend but everyone is welcome. Memorial Sunday Please give the names of any deceased Chapel people to Vaugn Kloster by October 27. Memorial Sunday is November 3, where they will be recognized.

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1 LeAnn (Appelgate) Gaulke 2 Je & Shannon Hellie Je & Cimber Strayer 3 Elijah Gruen 6 Misty Lynch Emily Havelka 7 Ken & Brenda Arnote Samuel Bandstra 8 Rebecca Schrodt Cheri Richter Ryan & Carrie Hook 9 LeAnn Fleming John Richter, II. 10 Charity (Little) Bandstra Jon McMartin Wade Lookingbill Tyson Strayer Presley Bland 11 Jim Fleming Andy Lynch Aaron Fleming 12 John & Cheri Richter 13 Bradd McMartin Ken Arnote 14 Merle Appelgate 15 Donald Mann Doug & Linda Svendsen Todd Richter 16 Christian & Elise Kloster 18 Claire Handorf John Fleming Jim Little Fred Yergler Tyler Wiese Ronda (Groth) Drahozal 19 Doug Beane 20 Doug Lynch Kyle & Krysti Krull 21 Karen Collins 22 Ann (Koster) Schaer 23 Cooper Langenbau 24 Kaleb Appelgate 25 Samuel Messerly 27 Shakayla Lamer 28 Drew Ferkin 29 Don Carlon Philip Ormston 30 Carol Burt Robert McMartin Diana Collins 31 Sonya Beichley

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Kids Shopping Day Children may Christmas shop for free on December 7 at Peace Church in Gladbrook. While cleaning this fall, please set aside new, or gently used, items to be used as merchandise (no clothing). Ideas include toys, books, kitchen items, knickknacks, jewelry, tools, sporting and domestic items, etc. There will be a box in the narthex for items you would like to donate for children to choose to give as Christmas gifts. Also, please bring any extra gift bags you have; they take less time to put gifts in than wrapping. Thank you. You may enjoy a soup lunch at the Memorial Building afterwards!

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Fill Some Shoeboxes! Chapel is invited to participate in Operation Christmas Child (www.samaritanspurse.org) again this year. You may take as many of the attened 10 x 6 shoe boxes as you like, ll them with supplies, and return them to the narthex by Sunday, November 10. Please take labels that indicate if the box is for a boy or girl and ages 2-4, 5-9 or 10-14. You may view the DVD that is enclosed in the green folder. Gift suggestions include: School pens, pencils, sharpener, crayons or markers, stamps & ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring & picture books; Toys small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch a Sketch, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky; Hygiene Items toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth; Other hard candy & lollipops (double bag all candy), mints, gum, Tshirts, socks, ball camps, sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, ashlights (with extra batteries). Do NOT include war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military gures; chocolate or food; liquids or lotions like hand sanitizers; breakable items; or aerosol cans. In a separate envelope, you may write a note to the child and include a picture of yourself or your family. If you include your name & address, the child Andrew and Kristen Steen were married may write back. Place a rubber band around each closed shoe box. September 20 in a formal ceremony in Sioux If possible, please donate $7 per box to cover shipping & other Falls, SD. They were married Valentines Day project costs, or its possible a church organization may want to donate in a private ceremony when Andrew was the shipping costs, or some generous person may write one check for all recuperating from his accident. Proud parents are Dan & Tricia. the boxes! Contact coordinator Marilyn Willits, 641-486-2244 from Congratulations to those connected with Evangelical Free Church, Marshalltown, if you have questions. The boxes, Chapel who were on GMGs and which are in the narthex, need to be returned by November 11-17 to E

Chris Collins, broken leg; PO Box 181, Yampa, CO 80403; son of Larry & Janice Kyle Krull, military, in Korea until December, 2013 Tricia Steens three-month checkup Sept 4 went well, PTL! Connie Buchman, plantar fasciitis Cindy Ormston, pain in jaw Amy Niedermann, foot troubles, job & insurance concerns Mort Kellogg, ill health, treatments at Mayo, Cindy Krulls father, back home at nursing home Dana Rosackers friend, Cindy, torn tendon, lost job Nancy, Tammy Backo s friend, cancer The Stinemans, fulltime ministry, need financial support Mark Atkins, Stage 4 cancer, four children, ages 6-10; Marla Hlas co-worker Youth activities, includingYouth Fellowship and SNACL D.D. Trost, Lenkners dieverticuli surgery recuperation; Cindy Ormstons brother Family of Vernon Kloster, 69 of Omaha, who passed away September 13; Vaugns brother Family of Bob Keese, 88, who recently passed away Cheri Richter, Oct 10 surgery for torn meniscus John Fleming, ill health; improving

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Free Church so please return them to the narthex table by Sunday, November 10. Over 8.5 million boxes will be given out to needy children all over the world. We hope Chapel is successful in lling all of our boxes!

Marshalltowns Homecoming courts, including Queen Codi Groth, King Derek Mann, Summer Langenbau, Caitlin Appelgate, Lucas Catherwood & Blayne Koster Thank you to Chapel friends who brought garden produce to their church family! Dean Messerly performed in Fiddler on the Roof in the Des Moines Playhouse through September. Womens Bible Study meets at Sue Kosters each Wed. night, 6 pm; all welcome You may still contribute to the Green Shower for Wade Raymond & Stacy Grimes, who are getting married October 12!

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Sat, Nov 2: Daylight Savings Time; turn back clocks tonight Sun, Nov 3: Memorial Sunday Sun, Nov 10: 9:30 am Sunday School election; Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes are due Sunday school is a great opportunity to study Gods Word plus have Sun, Nov 24: Harvest Home Potluck; between after church Sun, Nov 4, to fellowship & fun! before church Dec 1: Hanging of Greens; same jobs as last year There are many classes available each week for all ages! It is a fantastic tool to strengthen your relationship with God! Tues, Nov 26: 5-7 pm, Festival of Trees, Gladbrook Sun, Dec 8: 2:30 pm, Caroling; Zenos All age levels begin with opening devotions from 9:30-9:40. Preschoolers through sixth graders meet in the northeast corner afterwards of the fellowship hall. Grade 7 through adult opening devotions Sun, Dec 15: 10:30 Cantata during worship service; Live Nativity 6 pm, are held in the sanctuary. Garwin Christian, dinner at 6:30 Sun, Dec 22: Christmas program & Children & Youth Classes: gift unwrapping at Chapel; Age-Level Pre-K- Preschoolers & kindergartners have fun learning about committee in charge Gods love for us in the basement room next to the YF room! Tues, Dec 24: 7:00 pm Candlelight service at Chapel 1st- 3rd- Students meet upstairs and begin learning stories from

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4th-6th- The fourth through sixth graders meet upstairs in the west classroom. Students continue to investigate the Bible and apply it to their lives! Jr. & Sr. High- During October students are treated to Sunday School led by Kevin and Rikki Gruen. Newcomers are always welcome! Adult Classes: Parenting- Dee Burt leads this class in the upstairs nursery on a series from Family Life called Developing Character in Your Children. Bring your infants & toddlers along to this class! Adult I- Kathryn Burt teaches a variety of topics, all related to the Bible.

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Every Sunday at 9:30!

Give Sunday School a try! Youll be glad you did!

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October is Pastor Appreciation Month

Thank
you,
Chapel
pastors,
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love
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wisdom
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This
poem
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Our Shepherd
(adapted from Psalm 23)

The Lord gave us a shepherd, We're no longer in want. He helps us nd God's green pastures, He leads us along still waters, And he is used by God to restore our souls. He guides us by straight pathways, Bringing honor to God's name. When we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, We are not afraid because he walks with us. His teaching and correction comfort and strengthen us. He helps us stand strong in the face of evil. He is the oil of healing and health in our souls. Through him God has overowed our lives with blessing. Goodness and mercy are sure to follow us all our days, And we are secure in eternal life Because the Lord gave us a shepherd.

United Methodist Women Chapel UMW met Thursday, September 5, 2013, at 7:00 pm in the church fellowship hall. Our shepherdess, Linda Frazer, from Conrad led the program. She holds the position of the Northeast District President, which she has enjoyed very much. She explained how some UMW units have had to adapt and evolve into units that are more non- traditional. She challenged us to get involved in our community, and we discussed with her our mission projects this past year. Linda reminded us of several district events that our members should consider attending. She especially encouraged us to attend the Mission U this fall in Marshalltown. President Susan Beichley called the meeting to order. Roll call was answered by ten members and one guest with an activity you did often on Sundays as a child. The minutes of the July meeting were read and approved as amended. Correspondence was r e a d f r o m t h e Ho u s e o f C o m p a s s i o n thanking us for the donation for school supplies. Marcia Weise thanked everyone for thinking of Bob at the time of his surgeries. The treasurers report was presented and placed on le. Karen Collins read a magazine

article for the education and interpretation report. Four cards have been sent. Karen Handorf reported on buying school supplies for the Gladbrook- Reinbeck elementary students. Sue Koster noted some date changes in our program booklet. Sue Koster made and Janice Collins seconded we give $ 50 to the House of Compassion for their supply closet. Carolyn Kloster, as chairman of the nominating committee, presented a slate of ocers for the year 2014: President, Susan Beichley; Vice-President, Sue Koster; Secretary, Carolyn Kloster; Treasurer, Shirley Svendsen; Membership, Kathryn Burt; Nurture/Outreach, Karen Handorf; Social Action, Carolyn Kloster; Education & Interpretation, Karen Collins; Spiritual Growth, Marcia Wiese; Nomination Committee, Cindy Krull, Janice Collins, Claire Handorf. Karen Handorf moved and Jo Svendsen seconded that we cast a unanimous ballot for these oces. Motion carried. Jackie Bradford will be at Chapel on Sunday, September 8, to preach and attend our administrative board meeting. Prayer requests were received. Susan closed the meeting with scripture from I

John and prayer. Sue Koster, Karen Collins, and Cindy Krull served a delicious apple cake from tables decorated in a back to school theme. U M W w i l l m e e t T h u r s d a y, October 3, 2013, at 1:30 pm at the church. Program, Claire Handorf and Lois Groth; Spiritual Growth Report, Marcia Wiese; Roll Call: If you could live in a dierent time period, which would you choose? Hostesses, Donna Lynch and Marcia Wiese. The officers will meet at 12:45 pm to plan the year. Respectfully submitted, Carolyn Kloster, secretary

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Administrative Council Meeting 9/8/13 ( Members present: Jay Beichley, Doug & Marla Hlas, John & Cheri Richter, Ron & Lois Groth, Leon Lamer, Je Koster, Jim Fleming, Heidi Langenbau, Kathryn Burt, Phyllis & Donald Mann, Randy & Susan Beichley, Dee & Allen Burt, Chuck Rosacker, Stan & Sue Koster, Rick Bessman, Lynn Beichly, Nancy Peschel, Ann Jackson and District Superintendent Jackie Bradford ( President Allen Burt opened the meeting with prayer. ( Randy Beichley made a motion to accept the last Administrative Council meetings minutes as published in the Chapel Chimes. Kathryn Burt seconded the motion and the motion passed. ( TREASURERS REPORT, Jim Fleming Jim presented the income and expenses for July and August. The ending balance as of August 31st was $52,559.19. Dee Burt moved to approve the report, Marla Hlas seconded the motion and it passed. ( TRUSTEES REPORT, Leon LamerLeon reported the remodeling committee is on hold because of the water issues in the basement. The trustees received a bid from Midwest Basement Systems to address the water issues. The company proposed to dig around exterior of basement wall and add a drain system that would have two sump pumps. There are also three points on west & south walls where the basement wall is starting to tip in. Midwest Basement systems would address these issues as well. The bid for this work is $21,882. There would be additional expenses for another contractor to remove asbestos and help with other repair work. Midwest Basement Systems oers a lifetime warranty. Leon moved to approve funding for Midwest Basement Systems & the additional contractor expense, Je Koster seconded the motion and it passed. ( Leon reported the annual inspection with COOP LP system was ne. The trustees will be adding fire extinguishers around the building and the building will be sprayed for pest control monthly. ( In addition, he asked that people please leave thermostats alone, as it takes 24 hours to cool the building for Sunday. ( PASTORAL REPORT- None ( PPR, John Richter- There was much discussion with District Superintendent Jackie Bradford over Chapel's wishes for a future pastor. After a lengthy discussion, Administrative Council members requested Pastor Dean be reappointed as Chapel's halftime pa stor. District Superintendent Bradford conceded. ( YF- Jay Beichley & Marla Hlas- Jay held SNACL events this summer and will continue to hold SNACL events monthly throughout the school year. YF will start this fall led by Marla Hlas. They will meet twice a month after church. Marla is planning a trip to Adventureland, a hay ride with North Tama BASIC in October, attending a Youth Convention in February, and Winter Jam. ( SUNDAY SCHOOL, Randy Beichley Sunday school classes are going well. Dee is teaching Parenting Class and the topic is Developing Character in Children. The Parenting class is meeting in the nursery, so parents with young children should feel free to attend and bring their toddlers and infants with them! ( J R . S U N DAY S C H O O L , He i d i Langenbau - The Junior Sunday School numbers are three students in preschool and kindergarten, six students in rst through third grades, twelve students in fourth through sixth and 36 seventh through twelfth graders. Heidi suggested eliminating the muti-age Junior Sunday School in summer due to poor attendance. The Administrative Council decided to discuss the item at a future meeting. Heidi also asked everyone to be on the look-out for some used furniture to donate to the seventh through twelfth grade room as the old furniture had water damage. ( C H I L D R E N ' S C H U RC H , He i d i Langenbau- The schedule is set for the year for Children's Church. When families are asked to provide a snack, Heidi asked that it be healthy. ( SS TREASURER, Rick Bessman- Rick reported the expenses to date are $598.30. The income is $ 813.12 and the balance is $2944.28. ( LAY LEADER, Randy Beichley- Randy expressed that he felt our worship leaders did a great job of setting the tone for our services. If anyone is interested in leading, please contact Randy. ( MISSIONS, Dee Burt- We had Family Life come and present during worship. Siera Richter will report during the September 15 worship on her trip to Uganda. ( AGE - LEVEL, Ann Jackson - Vacation Bible School was very successful. On the year's we don't host VBS, we may begin hosting an overnighter for students going into seventh and eighth grades as an alternative to VBS for that age group. ( OLD BUSINESS- Stan Koster wanted to be sure that ever yone recognized that construction will cause some upheaval. Leon Lamer asked if it would be all right if workers capped o mens basement bathroom and made the womens downstairs bathroom a unisex bathroom. There were no objections. NEW BUSINESS- Pastor Dean's salary was discussed. The PPR committee will be meeting with Pastor Dean soon to nalize arrangements. ( John Richter moved to pay Jay Beichley for his summer work with SNCAL, Dee seconded the motion and it passed. ( Charge Conference will be held October 22 @ 7:00 at the Gladbrook United Methodist. All Administrative Council Members are encouraged to attend. ( The next Administrative Council meeting will be January 12 after worship. The meal w i l l b e p r o v i d e d b y D e e B u r t , He i d i Langenbau and Marla Hlas. ( Je Koster made a motion to close the meeting, Randy Beichley seconded the motion and it passed. Randy Beichley closed the meeting in prayer. Respectfully submitted, Ann Jackson Chapel LCA The Ladies Cemetery Aid met Wednesday September 11, 2013 at Chapel. President Kathryn Burt called the meeting to order at 1:30 pm. Phyllis Mann led devotions with a poem and prayer by Helen Steiner Rice. Roll call was answered by eight members recalling their day on 9.11.2001. The minutes of the July meeting were read and approved. The treasurers report was presented and placed on le. There were no bills presented. Old Business: Kathryn Burt will check on the running gear for the agpoles. Carolyn Kloster reported on the quilt top given to her by Katie Chizek. Carolyn and her sister Jan Yungbluth presented it to the Marshall County Historical Society where their associates can investigate the names on the quilt and possibly display it in one of their exhibits. We belie ve the names ha ve something to do with the No. 7 School in Vienna Township. Committee reports: The center ag is ying today at half-sta. The next date to y both flags is Veterans Day, November 11. Several cards were sent. Connie Appelgate thanked the group for the card sent to her after her foot surgery. Funomics: If you voted in the school board election pay $.25 and if you did not vote pay $.50. Kathryn Burt closed the meeting with items from Lifes Little Instruction Book. Connie Appelgate entertained with Fall Season Bingo. Jo Svendsen served a delicious dessert from a table decorated in a patriotic New York theme. LCA will meet on Wednesday O c to b e r 9 , 2 0 1 3 a t 1 : 3 0 p m . Hostess will be Kathryn Burt; devotions, Jo Svendsen; and enter tainment, Shirley Svendsen. Roll Call will be to bring the oldest picture you have. Respectfully submitted, Carolyn Kloster, secretary

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Chapel Volunteers The Chapel Volunteers met on Thursday, September 12, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Members present: Lori Somers, Carol Lamer, Karen Handorf, Cindy Ormston, Kathryn Burt, Jo Svendsen, Cheri Richter, Sue Koster, Carolyn Kloster, Janice Collins, Lois Groth, Phyllis Mann, Shirley Svendsen, Connie Appelgate, & Tricia Steen. Co - President, Sue Koster, called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone. Devotions were led by Kathryn Burt from Psalm 25. Secretarys report was recorded in the April, 2013, Chapel Chimes. Tricia Steen read a thank you note from the Jim Svendsen family. Treasurers report was read by Shirley Svendsen. Fifteen cards have been sent since March. It was decided to purchase more stamps for Carolyn Kloster.Please let Carolyn Kloster know if someone should receive a gift or card. President Koster thanked all those who helped with the Easter Sunrise Breakfast. One hundred fty were served. Promotion Sunday was held on August 25th. Shirley Svendsen and Karen Handorf served the event. Cookbook report: There are 42 cookbooks left. It was discussed to set out a few in the narthex so new members can view them, with an envelope for payment on the bulletin board. They are $15.00. The Volunteers will be serving the Senior Citizen dinner on September 13th at 11:30 am. Program will be presented by Karen Handorf a n d S u e Ko s t e r e n t i t l e d Me m o r i e s . Decorations will be in the fall theme. It was determined that Chapel will participate in Gladbrooks Festival of Trees, which is on Tuesday, November 26, from 5-7 pm. as it is a very nice display of Christmas cheer for the community. Carolyn Kloster will ask her son, Mike, if we can borrow his tree for the event. Committee members are Claire & Karen Handorf, Carolyn Kloster, Carol Lamer and Tricia Steen. An All-Church Hayride was planned for Sunday, October 6. We will meet at Chapel at 4:00 pm. We will make the trip to Dan & Tricia Steens home for a simple lunch. In the past, 50-60 people have participated. Those who have driven tractors and donated their wagons will be asked if they would like to participate again this year. Food committee is Janice Collins, Carol Lamer, Karen Handorf and Tricia Steen. For those who prefer not to ride in the wagon, they may drive to the Steen home. Holiday Happenings will be held Monday, November 18th at 6:30 pm in Gladbrook. Tickets are $ 15.00. The talented Johnson Family will present the program. Karen & Claire Handorf and Connie Appelgate will have tickets available. Hanging of the Greens: This will be completed after the Harvest Home dinner, Sunday November 24th: M&M Sunday School Class: Decorate the Fellowship Hall tree & nativity set and set up the outside Nativity scene. Tricia Steen will purchase a new tree, about 8-foot high, for the Fellowship Hall. Kathr yns Adult Class & Jr/Sr High: Decorate the sanctuary tree, garland above folding door/Fellowship Hall ramp. Adult II (inactive older class): Nativity set in narthex Parenting Class : Bulletin board background, garland around card window, wreath in narthex Wreaths on East Sanctuary Wall: Lois Groth & Janice Collins Dehanging of the Greens: Take down anytime after church Sunday, December 29, and before Sunday School on Sunday, January 5th. The Live Nativity scene in Garwin at the Christian Church will be held on Sunday, December 15, at 6:00 pm in front of the Christian Church. Meet at the bandstand at 5:00 for caroling around Garwin. Soup will be served at the Christian Church at 6:30 pm. Cindy Ormston, Kathryn Burt and Lois Groth will each provide a jelly roll pan of bars. Janice Collins will provide crackers for soup. Sue Koster will put the event in the News Brief section of the Northern-Sun. The community Christmas Cantata will also be held Sunday, December 15, at Garwin United Methodist Church rst and then at Chapel during the worship service. Garwin and Chapel singers have participated in past years. Christmas Caroling will be held on Sunday, December 8, meeting at Chapel at 2:30 pm. We will ask Darrel and Barbara Burt if they will make the necessary calls to caroling families. If anyone knows of people in our community who should be caroled to, please contact Barbara Burt. Cindy Ormston and Karen Handorf will purchase boxed candy, including candy for diabetics. We will divide into two groups to carol and then meet at Zenos about 5:30 pm for pizza following. Cheri Richter will make arrangements with Zenos. Jo Svendsen will check with New Hope Church in Marshalltown to see if they will be presenting a Christmas Dinner Theatre like last year. More information to come. Dean Messerly is involved in the musical, Fiddler On the Roof, playing at the Des Moines Play House, September 6-29th. It was determined not to go as a group but all are encouraged to attend. To order tickets, call 515-974-5358. The meeting was adjourned. Thank you to Lori Somers and Cheri Richter who served a beautiful apple dessert with ice cream. The next meeting will be on Thursday, March 13, 2014, at Chapel at 7:00 pm. We will plan activities for Easter (April 20, 2014). We will check with Marla Hlas, YF leader, to see if the Volunteers provide the program or breakfast. Carolyn Kloster will provide devotions, and Connie Appelgate & Janice Collins will provide lunch. Secretary, Tricia Steen

Jr. SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE CONTEST!

Junior Sunday School Students are having an attendance contest this year! Each month the names of students who attended at least twice that month are put into a drawing for a gift card to the w i n n e r s c h o i c e o f s t o re o r restaurant! Next spring, all of the students who attended at least twice a month will be put in a drawing for an amazing summer fun prize package! By having good attendance, students could have their names in the drawing nine times!!! Winning the prizes will be fun, but we all know the BEST prize is waiting for us in Heaven!

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A monthly publication of Chapel United Methodist Church 1597Abbott Avenue Gladbrook, Iowa 50635 Church: (641)474-2278 Pastor Dean J. Ke!y Phone (319)230-0627 OR (319)290-8190 Youth Pastor Jay Beichley Secretary Ann Jackson Phone: (641)473-2338 Email: matt.jackson07@gmail.com Group Email: chapel@iastate.edu

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

Ushers October Rick Bessman & Chuck Rosacker

Worship/ Praise Song Leader Bill & Cindy Ormston

Musicians Kelly Newcomb & Kathryn Burt

Music & Flowers

Childrens sermon

Nursery

Sunday School Adult I: Kathryn Burt M&M: Dan Beane

John & Pam Fleming

Marla Hlas

Dee & Jacob Burt

Parenting: Dee Burt Multi-Age OpeningsTammy Burt Pre-K: Tammy Burt 1-3: Darrel Burt 4-6: Lynn Handorf

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Matt & Ann Jackson

Childrens Church (treats- Gruens) Cathy Vint

Marci & Maddie Krull Marci & Maddie Krull Cimber, Tyson & Austin Strayer

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Leon & Carol Lamer

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Lee & Patti Cornwell

Pastor Dean

7-12: Mike & Cathy Vint

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Doug Hlas & Jim Fleming

Susan Beichley & Marvalyn Kelly Duane & Barbara Beichley Marla Hlas Strayers

Adult I: Kathryn Burt M&M: Vaugn Kloster Parenting: Dee Burt Multi-Age OpeningsMarci Krull Pre-K: Janice Collins 1-3: Marci Krull

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Bill & Linda Havelka

Childrens Church (treats-Jace Hlas & Kyan McBride) Rikki Gruen

Dee & Jacob Burt

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Dean & Marvalyn Kelly Phil & Karen Collins

Dee & Jacob Burt Tammy & Logan Burt

4-6: Claire Handorf

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Pastor Dean

7-12: Randy & Susan Beichley