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KEEFERS KORNER
It may be getting a little tiresome by now, hearing my comments about
retiring, but it is a new experience and I cannot help but have the
thought ever present in my mind. Bear with me, and it will soon be
over!
As I write this, it is my last day of teaching to the new employee
orientation class at the casino. As we were talking, one person
mentioned of her gardening and yard care and how over the past warm
weekend she was walking around her yard looking under old leaves for
signs of budding flowers and bushes. It struck me how we look forward
to new seasons, and the words of Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 came to me. If you
have forgotten that passage, this phrase will bring the words back to
you To everything there is a season. Those words brought to mind
my focus (obsession?) with my pending retirement.
I have had a hint of apprehension at the new life that awaits me.
Much like my friend in the orientation class, I wonder about the budding
prospects that await. Whether it has been a season or a decade or a
lifetime, we have all experienced at one time or another the perplexing,
perhaps vexing, situations mentioned in Ecclesiastes. There have been
times of weeping and mourning, and times of laughing and dancing;
times of planting and times of reaping; times of searching and times to
give up; times to love and times to hate. Fortunately, I can look back at
my life, my careers, and reflect more on good times than sad times.
More than that, I can look back at the times that were most challenging,
seemingly overwhelming, and see the hand of God guiding me. It took
time for some of that to become evident, but I can reflect on how His
hand was comforting and protecting me.
The Bible speaks so often of seasons that we can know that the
times of our lives that can be challenging are part of the human
experience. God has told us, through the prophets and evangelists, that
it is His power and love and His timing that will maintain and sustain us.
Luke wrote in Acts 1:7 that it is not for you to know the times or the
seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. Paul wrote to
the Galatians (6:9), let us not be weary in well doing; for in due
season we shall reap, if we faint not. The Psalmist may have given the
most beautiful rendition of our seasons: He shall be like a tree planted
by the rivers of water that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf
also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.(1:3)
The season of field planting and backyard gardening is upon us. Not
to wax too poetic, but we are leaving a season of bitter cold, blowing
snows, and darkened days. Isnt it wonderful to see the sun and its
impact on the blessings of the longer days. Can we take that same
principle and apply it as we consider The Son, and His impact on the
blessings of our days. God bless us all as we enter into the new
season of the year, and the new seasons of our lives. See you in
church.
Pastor Mark

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Andrew Burt
Darrel Burt
Josiah Gaulke
Lauren Fridley
Bradd & Lyn McMartin
Gayle & Cindy Krull
Dan & Sarah Beane
Blaze Krull
David Groth
Chris & Marci Krull
Heidi (Beane) Koopman
Tracy Ormston
Larry & Janice Collins
Mary Lynch
Shannon Hellie
Noah Wiese
Dean Messerly
Jessica Ormston
Randy & Susan Beichley
Jason & Janine
Anderson
Noah Winters
Chloe Schrodt
Matthew Burt
Kevin & Mary Lynch
Sue Koster
Jared Callahan
Darwin Lynch
Tammy Burt
Jake Hlas
Addison Hook
Julie Lamer
Barbara Beichley
Quinn Veasman
Kyan McBride
Eli Odle
Jasara Sullivan

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Easter, A Time of Reflection
Notable Aspects
Jesus repeatedly predicted his own murder in Jerusalem.
Jesus did not take defensive actions nor avoid Jerusalem.
Jesus endured significant physical torture and emotional distress over
a 16-hour period.
Jesus was tortured to death and was buried.
Jesus' followers reported and recorded his live appearances
throughout forty days after his execution.
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Palm Sunday
All children are invited on Palm Sunday, March 29, to wave palms at the
beginning of the worship service. The children will have their Egg Hunt
on the Sunday after Easter, April 12.
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Maundy Thursday
Commemorate the Last Supper of Jesus in which Jesus gave several
final commands to his disciples - to love one another, to serve one
another and to remember him through the breaking of the bread. The
Maundy Thursday service, including communion, will be held at Chapel
on April 2 at 6:30 pm.
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Good Friday
There will be two Good Friday services: One will be at 2:00 pm at
Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook. Chapel is in charge of the program.
The second service will be at Gladbrooks Peace Church at 7:30 pm.
A community choir will sing two songs. Area pastors will join together to
lead the service.
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Easter Sunday
The fact that Jesus rose from death demonstrated He has the power
over death, and only through Him can people have hope for eternal life.
Jesus said, For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only
Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal
life" (John 3:16). 7:30 am, Easter Sunrise, 9:30 am Lenten Study, 10:30
am Worship Service.
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Easter Egg Hunt
The annual Easter Egg Hunt will be Sunday April 12 during church and
will be led by the leaders. Children's Church will meet Sunday, May 10,
with Nicholas & Jacob Collins and Angel Schewe providing treats.

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Summer Langenbau was

accepted into the nursing
program and will be starting
in the fall of 2015!
Congratulations to Bill
Ormstons brother & wife who
celebrated their 70th wedding
anniversary.
Pastor Mark went to Kansas
City March 13-14 and again on
April 10-11 for his continuing
education. His last day at the
casino was March 19.
Mike & Cathy Vint are proud
grandparents of a baby boy
born on March 11th. Judson
Joel was born to Joel and
Sarah Vint. He was 8 lbs 2 oz.
Sister Kella Joy welcomes a
little brother.
Allen Burt will be gone to Brazil
for a market study tour, from
March 22nd through April 4th.
Mike Vint was inducted into the
Iowa High School Officials
Association on March 14 at the
State Basketball Tournament
Congratulations!
Congrats to GMG speech
students who excelled this year.
Tyson Strayer was recently
cleared of physical
restrictions. No more trips to
Des Moines!
Carolyn Kloster, UMW special
recognition, congratulations!

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Ice Cream Social
Ice Cream Social will be June 20th, they are looking for people to join
the committee.

Pastor Mark is thankful to be

retired so he can devote more
time to the Garwin UMC and
Chapel Church.

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Easter Activities
Sun, Feb 22-Sun, April 5: 9:30 am, Continuing Lenten Studies in
Fellowship Hall
Sat, March 28: 9:00 am, Womens Spring Breakfast in Fellowship
Hall
March 29: 10:30 am, Palm Sunday: Children will wave palms at
beginning of church
Thurs, April 2, 6:30 pm, Maundy Thursday service at Chapel,
including communion
Fri, April 3: 2:00 pm community Westbrook Acres Good Friday
service, Chapel in charge; 7:30 pm, Community Good Friday
service at Peace Church; community choir
Sun, April 5: 7:30 am, Easter Sunrise Service; Youth will present
program; Volunteers will serve breakfast; All welcome to attend;
9:30 am last Lenten study; 10:30 am, Worship Service
Sun, April 12: The Great Egg Hunt during church, leaders in
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Garrett Groth, recent health

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Phillip Ormston, very slow
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Jace Hlas surgery on March 25
in Minneapolis; prayers for
success
Dan & Tricia Steen are moving
to Garretson, SD, near Sioux
Falls, with closing of that house
in June. Pray for anxiety they
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The last Lenten study will be held at 9:30 am on April 5. Easter
are going through, including the
services start at 10:30 am. Christ the Lord is risen today!
sale of their Union Grove Lake
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home.
JD Shouse, Susan Beichleys
dad, Parkinsons disease is
progressing, keep family in
prayers.
Dan Steens mother,
Parkinsons disease, losing
appetite, keep family in prayers.
Jim Flemings coworker had test
done, found something in lungs,
will start chemotherapy.
Bob Russell, Diana Collins
brother, lung cancer, having
surgery in April.
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April Jr. Sunday School Teachers
Jr SS Openings 9:30-9:40: Ann Jackson
Preschool-K: Ron & Lois Groth
Grades 1-4: Ron & Lois Groth
Grades 5-6: Ann Jackson
Jr & Sr High: Tina Mann
M&M: Dan Steen

May Jr. Sunday School Teachers

Jr SS Openings 9:30-9:40: Diana Collins
Preschool-K: Diana Collins
Grades 1-4: Diana Collins
Grades 5-6: Sue Koster
Jr & Sr High: Marla Hlas
M&M: Ron Groth

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Bible Trivia Champions
The Chapel Cranks trivia team made their debut at the Bible Trivia
Contest hosted by Pastor Brian Oliver at the Christ UMC Church in
Toledo. Members of the team were Ron & Lois Groth, Vaugn &
Carolyn Kloster, Kathryn Burt, Carol Burt, Susan Beichley and Lori
Somers. Kathryn Burt served as the chair. Each member paid $10
and the money raised was to go to the winning team's charity of
choice in Tama County.
Out of ten rounds of questions, and ten questions each round, there
were 1000 possible points. The Chapel Cranks team, who wore their
Ice Cream Social t-shirts, got 100% with a total of seven teams
participating. The Chapel Cranks chose the NW Tama County Food
Bank to be the recipient of the prize of $500 that was raised. The
organizers of the Bible trivia night would like to see this continue and
travel around to different churches.

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We would be honored by your presence.

House of Compassion Volunteer Banquet St. Henrys Catholic
Church 211 W. Olive Marshalltown Monday, April 20, 5:30 p.m.
Please join us as we serve you in gratitude for the service you have
given to others.

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Sun, May 10: Mothers Day

Recognition: Witness Ministries
in charge with YF; Graduation
Recognition: contact Nurturing
committee for high school &
college graduates names
Wed, May 13: 7 pm, GMG
Baccalaureate at Garwin UMC
Fri, May 15: Evans wedding at
Chapel (Jennifer Daniel contact)
Sat, May 16: Tyson Strayers
graduation reception at Chapel
June 8-12: Vacation Bible
School at Chapel
No Childrens Church JuneAugust; will start again in
September
Sat, June 20, Ice Cream Social

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March 1: 68
March 8: 61
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March 22: 78
Pop Can Drive and 5K Run
GMG PIE is having its spring pop can drive April 11, from 10-11 am at
the elementary. Also, the 2nd Annual Wolverine 5K Run around
Union Grove Lake will be held Saturday, May 2 at 9 am.
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Wanted!
Could the Nurturing committee please meet ASAP and elect a chair
of your committee? Please let Amy Niedermann or Sue Koster know
immediately. You are in charge of the high school & college
graduation gifts. Members are Tammy Burt, Ross Iverson, Bill
Backoff, Phil Collins, Linda Svendsen, and Marci Krull. Thank you!
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JOY IS OUR MIDDLE NAME, WE SHOULD HAVE JOY IN OUR
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L.C.A.
The Ladies Cemetery Aid met Wednesday, March 11, 2015, 12:30
pm at the Legends Restaurant for a luncheon meeting. President Connie
Appelgate called the meeting to order. Kathryn Burt led devotions with
readings from the book The Family Album. The selections were Psalm of
Springtime and Easter is a Time of Many Miracles.
The minutes of our November meeting and our December trip were
read and approved. Correspondence read were thank you notes from the
Marshall County Emergency Food Box, Donald Mann, the Bland family, and
Carol and Leon Lamer. The treasurers report was presented and placed on
file. There were no bills presented. The 2014 yearly reports were read by
the treasurer and secretary.
Shirley Svendsen reported one of our time certificates is due soon.
Vivian LeVier made and Kathryn Burt seconded the motion we roll over this
time certificate now. Motion carried. Another time certificate is due in July.
There was discussion on possibly putting some of that money into the
checking account at that time.
Committee reports:
Hiring: The Smith family will again be hired to be caretakers of the
cemetery.
Cards: Ten cards have been sent.
Flags: They were last flown on Veterans Day. Kathryn Burt and Shirley
Svendsen will look over the flags to see if any need repair.
Membership: We are glad to have Karen Handorf as a new member of our
group. We hope to gain some more this year.
The Bylaws of the organization were read. Changes proposed were:
Article 6: Add elected by ballot in November and shall serve a term of
one year beginning in January. Strike wording about terms of office,
annual meeting, and yearly reports from the secretary and treasurer.
Article 12: Change at each January meeting to the first meeting of the
year. Add the reading of the yearly reports of the secretary and treasurer.
Article 13: Strike out completely.
Article 14: Strike out completely.
Connie Appelgate mentioned that Merlyn Appelgate is the only
recorder for Chapel Hill Cemetery since Duane Beichley moved. We
decided that the Chapel trustees should appoint another person to serve
with Merlyn as recorder.
Connie Appelgate handed out information about the year ahead.
We will be doing some different things this year and meeting for lunch
several times.
Karen Handorf presented a book report on The Day the World
Came to Town. The author told the events of September 11, 2001, when
the United States banned aircraft flying over their airspace, and 250 aircraft
were diverted to Canadian airports. Several were diverted to Gander,
Newfoundland, a very small community. She told us how the community
opened their homes, churches, and schools to the many passengers and
crew.
Connie Appelgate closed the meeting with a reading. The April
meeting is April 8 at 12:30 pm at Ocean City Chinese Restaurant.
Respectfully submitted,
Carolyn Kloster, secretary

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Thurs, Apr 2: 6:30 pm, Maundy
Thursday service at Chapel; UMW
no meeting
Fri, Apr 3: 2 pm, Chapel in charge
of Westbrook Acres Good Friday
service; 7:30 pm Community Good
Friday service at Peace Church
Sat, Apr 4: 9 am 4-H
Sun, Apr 5: Easter; 7:30 Sunrise
Service, YF program & Volunteers
breakfast; 9:30 am JR Sunday
School; last adult Lenten Study in
Fellowship Hall; 10:30 am Worship
Service with Pastor Mark
Wed, Apr 8: 12:30 pm, LCA
meeting at Ocean City Chinese
Restaurant
Thurs, Apr 9: 3:30-5:30 pm Girl
Scouts
Fri & Sat, Apr 10 & 11: Pastor
Marks Course of Study
Sat, Apr 11: 9 am Marshall Co
Mounties 4-H; 6 pm Garwin
Roughriders 4-H; 5-7 pm Garwin
Lions Club Pork Chop Supper, $8
GMG/Garwin Lunchroom
Sun, Apr 12: 9:30 Sunday School;
10:30 Worship; Childrens Church
Easter Egg Hunt (leaders);
Administrative Council meeting
after church (Ormstons & Steens
lunch)
Mon, Apr 13: 6 pm Cub Scouts
Thurs, Apr 17: Newsletter due
Sat, Apr 18: GMG Prom
Sun, Apr 19: 9:30 Sunday School;
10:30 Worship
Mon, April 20: 5:30 pm, House of
Compassion Volunteer Banquet
Sun, Apr 26: 9:30 Sunday School;
10:30 Worship Service; 1 pm Cub
Scout Blue & Gold Banquet in
Fellowship Hall
Mon, Apr 27: 6 pm Cub Scouts
since banquet night before

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Volunteers
The meeting was held Thursday, March 12, at 7:00 pm at Chapel.
Members present: Connie Buchman, Carolyn Kloster, Karen Handorf, Janice Collins, Lois Groth, Carol
Lamer, Cindy Ormston, Kathryn Burt, Phyllis Mann, Shirley Svendsen, Connie Appelgate, and Lori Somers.
Devotions were presented by Janice Collins. A Life Goal from Isaiah 43:5.
Minutes were read and approved. Two thank you notes were read.
Correspondence: Carolyn Kloster has sent seven cards. She is in need of stamps.
Treasurers report: Shirley Svendsen presented the September 2014 report. It was accepted.
Officers for Chapel Volunteers. This was accepted unanimously to keep the officers as is.

OLD BUSINESS:
Sunday, October 19th after church: Thank you to Kathryn Burt and Karen Handorf who planned the event.
Thank you also to everyone who helped with food and decorations for newlyweds, Dean & Michele
Messerly and Dain & Tonia McBride and children.
Sunday, November 23rd Hanging /Dehanging of Greens: Accomplished by many hands.

Monday, November 24th Festival of Trees in Gladbrook: Chapel had a tree entered again this year. Thank
you to the decorating committee consisting of Karen Handorf, Claire Handorf, Tricia Steen, Connie
Buchman and Carol Lamer.
Sunday, December 7th Caroling: Thank you to all who helped organize and sing Christmas carols to Shut-

Ins. Darrel & Barbara Burt-making and distributing the list of caroling order/times and calls to those being
caroled to. Dean Messerly and Sue Koster- getting song sheets and leading the caroling. Karen & Claire
Handorf- purchasing wrapped candy boxes as gifts. Carol Lamer-making reservations at Zenos at 5:30.
50+ attended (reservations were made for 60-70)
Sunday, December 14th: Live Nativity in Garwin: Thank you to Michele Messerly, Cindy Krull, Tricia Steen
and Kathryn Burt for making bars and to Janice Collins for donating crackers. Thanks also go to Cindy
Krull for taking the refreshments to the school.
Thursday, December 18th Christmas Dinner Theater at New Hope Church: Thanks to Carol Lamer who

purchased 16 tickets (8 per table). All but 4 tickets were purchased by Chapel members. (Note: if done
again, get an idea of how many are interested and go to the church early to purchase tickets. They sell out
quickly and usually have a waiting list for those who want the tickets).

NEW BUSINESS:
Sunday, April 5th, Sunrise Service: YF will perform the service at 7:30 pm. The Volunteers will provide the
breakfast. (Last year served ~110. Breakfast was sausage casserole, fresh fruit salad, rolls, milk and
Sunny D). Much discussion was made about Sunrise Breakfast. The planning committee for this year is
Carolyn Kloster, Janice Collins, Cindy Ormston and Carol Lamer. An assignment will be sent out to
Volunteer members to make a 9x13 breakfast casserole/fruit/drink.
Decoration committee: Karen Handorf and Lois Groth. Lois Groth will serve, plus, hopefully, other
volunteers, and all Volunteer members will help in clean up.
May 13 2015 Baccalaureate at Garwin: It will be held at a Garwin church this year so nothing for Chapel to
do.
Summer 2015 outing?? Nothing was planned.

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September 11, 2015 Senior Citizens Dinner 11:30 a.m. Will be held at Chapel Church (~20 attended last year)
No menu was determined. Committee: Sue Koster, Claire Handorf, Carol Lamer, Karen Collins, Shirley Svendsen,
Connie Appelgate and Connie Buchman.
Next meeting: Thursday, September 10th. Devotions-Lori Somers; Lunch-Kathryn Burt and Phyllis Mann. Other
business: Lois lilies $11.00 this year.
Thank you to Lori Somers and Connie Buchman for a beautiful lunch.
Meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully written,
Lori Somers and Tricia Steen
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The Beauty of Easter

Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled

By Helen Steiner Rice

What Does Easter Mean to You?

By Bob Hefner

With OUR EYES we see

the beauty of Easter
as the earth awakens once
more...

Let not your soul be sad

Easter is a time of joy
When all hearts should be glad.

Is it more than eggs of every hue?

Does the Easter bunny rule your day?
If so there is a better way.

With OUR EARS we hear

the birds sing sweetly
to tell us Spring again is here...
With OUR HANDS we pick
the golden daffodils
and the fragrant hyacinths...
But only with OUR HEARTS
can we feel the MIRACLE of
GOD'S LOVE
which redeems all men...
And only with OUR SOUL
can we make our "pilgrimage to
God"
and inherit His Easter Gift of
ETERNAL LIFE.

Glad to know that Jesus Christ

Made it possible for men
To have their sins forgiven
And, like Him, to live again.
So at this joyous season
May the wondrous Easter Story
Renew our Faith so we may be
Partakers of "His Glory!"

On Good Friday our Savior died.

They hung him on a cross--they pierced his
side.
Thorns provided him a cruel crown.
It is finished was his final sound.
He died our sinful souls to save,
A borrowed tomb was his grave.
But Good Friday doesnt end the story,
On Easter morning he arose with glory.
Christ conquered death for you and me,
And made it possible for us to be sin free.
The fact that he arose from the grave
Shows us he has the power to save.
Let us rejoice every day
That Jesus is the life, the truth, and the way.
And that he died, was buried, and rose again,
To complete Gods great salvation plan

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CHURCH
growing in faith...sharing Gods love
A monthly publication of
Chapel United Methodist Church
1597Abbott Avenue
Gladbrook, Iowa 50635

Pastor Mark Keefer (319) 479-8502; cell (319) 239-4743;

mdkeefer@windstream.net
Secretary Amy Niedermann- (641)499-2530; cell (641) 691-3315
amyniedermann@ymail.com
Group Email: chapel@iastate.edu
Chapel Blog: http://chapelfriends.blogspot.com

Ushers
April

Mike Plaehn &

John Fleming

Musicians

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

Nursery

Sunday School

Susan Beichley
& Sue Koster

Ron & Lois Groth

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Duane & TIna Mann Childrens Church

Leaders

Dee & Jacob

Burt

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Lynn Beichley

Claire Handorf

Parenting: Dee Burt

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Stan & Sue Koster

Pastor Mark

Dee & Jacob

Burt
Janice Collins &
Amy
Niedermann

Lynn & Claire

Handorf

Marla Hlas

Janice Collins &

Amy
Niedermann

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Jim & LeAnn Fleming Childrens Church Treats: Carol Lamer

Nicholas & Jacob Collins
& Angel Schewe
Chris & Marci Krull Cathy Vint
Carol Lamer
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Ann & Frances
Jackson

Pre-K- Diana Collins

Gr. 1-4: Diana Collins
Gr. 5-6: Sue Koster
Jr SS Opening: Diana Collins
Jr/Sr: Marla Hlas

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Don Carlon &

Steve Bishop

Marla Hlas

Cole
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Jake Hlas

Preschool-K: Ron & Lois Groth

Gr 1-4: Ron & Lois Groth
Gr. 5-6: Ann Jackson
Jr SS Opening: Ann Jackson
Jr/Sr: Tina Mann

Adult I: Kathryn Burt

M&M: Dan Steen

Marcia Wiese &

Sue Koster

Kathryn Burt

Pastor Mark

Ann & Frances

Jackson

Parenting: Dee Burt

Adult I: Kathryn Burt
M&M: Ron Groth