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

O C T O B E R

2015

October Birthdays &

Anniversaries

1 LeAnn (Appelgate) Gaulke2 Jeff & Shannon Hellie Jeff & Cimber Strayer 3 Mattox Krull4 Dain & Tonia McBride6 Misty Lynch Emily Havelka7 Ken & Brenda Arnote Samuel Bandstra8 Rebecca Schrodt Cheri Richter Ryan & Carrie Hook9 LeAnn Fleming John Richter, II.10 Charity (Little) Bandstra Jon McMartin Wade Lookingbill Tyson Strayer Presley Bland Deanne Raymond Jacob Raymond11 Jim Fleming Andy Lynch Aaron Fleming12 John & Cheri Richter 13 Bradd McMartin Ken Arnote14 Merle Appelgate15 Donald Mann Doug & Linda Svendsen Todd Richter16 Christian & Elise Kloster18 Claire Handorf John Fleming Jim Little Fred Yergler Tyler Wiese Ronda (Groth) Drahozal19 Doug Beane20 Doug Lynch Kyle & Krysti Krull 21 Karen Collins22 Ann (Koster) Schaffer23 Cooper Langenbau24 Kaleb Appelgate Beckett Kloster25 Samuel Messerly 27 Shakayla Lamer28 Drew Ferkin29 Don Carlon Philip Ormston30 Carol Burt Robert McMartin Diana Collins31 Sonya Beichley Rouser

KEE F ER’S KOR N ERAlone With God

I might have shared recently my dismay about David Letterman retiring from his late night television show. I was comforted in learning that he would be replaced by Stephen Colbert who had hosted his own show on another cable channel. I have enjoyed Colbert’s wit and political punditry and have longed for his debut. Finally, last week his program began. Dotti and I have never been able to stay awake too late, so when these programs come on at 10:30, Dotti is already out and I only have a few minutes left until I am asleep as well. So, if I watch any of the late night show, it is only for a few minutes. So why am I sharing my viewing habits with you? On last Thursday’s show, Colbert had vice-president Joe Biden as a guest. That stimulated my interest and I made the effort to stay up and watch the interview. Knowing Biden has recently lost his son to cancer, I wondered if that might be addressed or if the interview would focus more on politics (or since both Biden and Colbert are rather clownish at times, would they just be horsing around!). The interaction and discussion between the two men gave me a foundation for this letter. Biden was asked how he was dealing with his son’s loss. If you did not know, many years ago Biden lost his first wife and a daughter in a serious car accident and his two sons were critically injured. Now, he has recently buried one of those sons. “How are you getting through this? How are you dealing with the loss?” Colbert asked. Biden replied that, in addition to a remarkable support network of friends and family, it has been his faith that keeps him strong. He remarked that, as his son lay dying he told his dad to focus and know that whatever was going to be, he would be alright. Biden then commented that, in his worship attendance, he finds himself alone with God – even in the midst of a packed congregation. In spite of all the people surrounding him, he is “alone with God.” That just blew me away. I think of my preparations for worship, or for a wedding or funeral, or for preparing a message like this one. I sit alone in the kitchen with soft instrumental classical music in the background. I read our scriptures. I study commentaries. I read other people’s papers and get their thoughts on the scripture. In essence though, I am alone with God. Through prayer and study, I do my best to hear His Word for our worship. I related to what Biden had said. So my thoughts today are this – when we are in worship together, I hope that we can establish an environment in which we settle in to be ‘alone with God.’ Our fellowship together is a remarkable aspect of our Sundays. It is good to catch up with friends we may not have seen for a week or so. But what I am asking you, as well as reminding myself, is this – in all of our congregational worship, let’s make every effort to focus all our thoughts away from the activities and concerns of the week, and focus purely on God as we read His word, sing His praises, and, I pray, hear His message for us in the words He gives me. By the way, being alone with God is not merely to be practiced in Sunday worship. It is a practice that can be employed every day of the week, when we find ourselves with a little extra time for a refreshing sip of the cool water that brings eternal life. The refreshing taste and aroma of Jesus Christ. May you be blessed this week with the grace of Jesus Christ. May you find the time to be alone with God. See you in church. Pastor Mark

Calling All Cowpokes… Dust off your boots and mosey on down to“Chapel’s Christian Cowboy Chuck Wagon

Celebration” at our Fellowship Hall On Sunday, October 4, at 4:00 pm.

We’re going to do some roping and riding;We’ll find gold nuggets, pick up snakes,

Make ‘Wanted Posters’ for ???And end with a campfire!

Games – Prizes – Food –And tons of cowboy fun!

Dress in your Western attire!

_Chapel News

October CalendarApostles’ CreedThe Chapel congregation will recite the Apostles’ Creed every first Sunday of the month before communion. It is a meaningful statement of what we, as Christians, believe. It would be good for all of us to memorize!“I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth,And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,Born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and was buried.He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead.He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian church, the communion of saints,The forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.”__________________________________________________________

CROP WalkChapel’s 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 4, at 2:00 pm at the Peace Church in Gladbrook. The Walk is for all ages, and you will walk on the bike trail. A supper will be provided afterwards by the Garwin UMC, but you may want to skip it so you can eat the Chuck Wagon meal at Chapel at 4:00 pm! Please give your donation to any YF member or put a check made out “CROP” in the offering plate by October 4. Thank you.______________________________________________________________________

All-Church Bible StudyAll adults are invited to a Bible Study group each Sunday from 6:00-7:00 pm at Ron & Lois Groth’s home. They will be using the book, The Good and Beautiful God: Falling in Love With The God Jesus Knows, by James Bryan Smith. This loving book will help us discover the narratives that Jesus lived by – to know the Lord that Jesus knew – and to practice spiritual exercises that will help us grown in the knowledge of our good and beautiful God. Everyone is welcome! _______________________________________________________________________

Annual Charge ConferenceOur district superintendent, Jackie Bradford, will lead Charge Conference on Tuesday night, October 27, at 6:30 pm at Dysart UMC, 602 Tilford Street – Note time and location change from last month. Chairs, specified by Amy Niedermann, should have already given their required forms to her. The nominations committee has been working on their slate of nominees and will present them at Charge Conference. Chapel officers and chairmen of committees are especially encouraged to attend but everyone is welcome. If you would like to carpool to Dysart, contact Stan & Sue Koster._______________________________________________________________________

Memorial SundayMemorial Sunday will be November 1, which is All-Saints Day. It is a time to remember our deceased Chapel friends who have passed away in 2015. Please contact Sunday School superintendent, Vaugn Kloster, for names._______________________________________________________________________

Thank YouTo All the Members of Chapel Church,Thank you so much for hosting the ‘green’ shower for Brent and me. It means so much to us to have such a wonderful community behind us and supporting our marriage. We feel so blessed to have so many role models to help us grow stronger as a couple in God! Our thanks will never fully be enough.Love,Brent & Alyssa Havelka1432 Wallace Ave.Marshalltown, IA 50158_______________________________________________________________________

Chapel EmailThe 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 find 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.

Month of October: Clergy Appreciation Month

• Thurs, Oct 1: 12:45 pm UMW Officers; 1:30 pm UMW; Program Claire Handorf & Sue Koster; Spiritual Growth Report Marcia Wiese; Hostess Cindy Ormston & Marcia Wiese

• Sat, Oct 3: 9:30 am All-church ladies’ day trip to Iowa Falls, sign on bulletin brd.

• Sun, Oct 4: 9:30 am SS; 10:30 am Worship, communion & baptism; 2 pm CROP Walk at Peace Church, Gladbrook; 4 pm, “Chapel’s Christian Chuck Wagon Celebration”; no Bible Study

• Sat, Oct 10: IA Conf. UMW annual mtg, Council Bluffs

• Sun, Oct 11: 9:30 am SS; 10:30 am Worship, Mission Minute; Children’s Church (Carter Anderson, treats); 6-7 pm Adult Bible Study at Groth’s

• Mon, Oct 12: 6 pm, Cub Scouts• Wed, Oct 14: 6:00-7:30 pm,

Confirmation• Oct 16-18: Fall Mission U, MCC• Fri, Oct 16: Newsletter items due to

Sue Koster or Amy Niedermann• Sat, Oct 17: Garwin Roughriders 4-

H Club • Sun, Oct 18: 9:30 am, SS; 10:30 am

Worship, Noisy Offering; 1:30 pm Bridal Shower for Siera Richter & Matthew Schwartz; sign up on bulletin board to help

• Sun, Oct 25: 9:30 am, SS; 10:30 am Worship; give deceased names from this last year to Vaugn Kloster; 6-7 pm, Adult Bible Study at Groth’s

• Mon, Oct 26: 9:00 am, Newsletter Mailers; 6:00 pm Cub Scouts

• Tues, Oct 27: 6:30 pm, Charge Conference at Dysart UMC

• Wed, Oct 28: 6:00-7:30 pm, Confirmation

• Oct 30: UMW District report of unit officers’ names and addresses to district secretary

• Sat, Oct 31: Daylight Savings Time – Turn clocks back before you go to bed!

Chapel News

Looking Ahead . . .

• Sun, Nov 1: All Saints/Memorial Sundayto honor Chapel friends who died in 2015;Vaugn Kloster, chair• Sun, Nov 8: 9:30 am Sunday Schoolelection; Operation Christmas ChildShoeboxes are due; Children’s Churchtreats: Max & Lincoln Handorf• Sun, Nov 15: Ad Council after church,Kathryn Burt & Nancy Peshel, lunch• Mon, Nov 16: Holiday Happenings inGladbrook• Sun, Nov 22: Harvest Home Potluck,then Hanging of Greens, same jobs as lastyear; Confirmation after church; 2:00 pmChapel in charge of Westbrook AcresThanksgiving service• Mon, Nov 23: 5-7 pm, Tree Lighting,Gladbrook• Sun, Dec 6, 2:30 pm: Caroling, Zeno’safterwards• Sun, Dec 13: 10:30 Cantata by Garwinsingers during worship service; LiveNativity, Garwin Christian, all invited tolunch afterwards• Christmas program- do not know yet

Revised List of Confirmation Dates, 6:00-7:30 pm Wed, Sept 9Sun, Sept 27 (not Sept 23 PT Conf nor Sept 30 Homecoming Coronation)Wed, Oct 14Wed, Oct 28Wed, Nov 11Sun, Nov 22 after worshipWed, Dec 9Sun, Dec 20 after worshipWed, Jan 13Wed, Jan 27Wed, Feb 10Wed, Feb 24Wed, Mar 9Confirmands: Presley Bland, Andrew Collins, Nick Collins, Jace Hlas, Frances Jackson, Cooper Langenbau, Ross Murty, Brook Rosacker, Angel Schewe, Grace Schewe, Austin Strayer________________________________________________________SS Teachers for Oct:Opening 9:30-9:40: Lynn HandorfPreschool/Kind: Cindy KrullGrades 1-3: Barb PlaehnGrades 4-6: Lynn HandorfJr/Sr High: Ann JacksonM&M: Mike & Cathy Vint

SS Teachers for Nov:Opening 9:30-9:40: Dana RosackerPreschool/Kind: Trisha SliferGrades 1-3: Dana RosackerGrades 4-6: Ross IversonJr/Sr High: Tina MannM&M: Stan Koster____________________________________________________________________

Pastor Appreciation MonthOctober is Pastor Appreciation Month. Thank you, Pastor Mark, for sharing God’s love and your wisdom with us! This poem is for you:

Proud To Call You Our PastorA man who teaches the word of God,the word of truth that gives the people power...the power of love....the love of God!A man who not only hugs the sheep, But touches the heart of his flock.The sheep know his voice and are blessed by his presence.A man who teaches the medicinal benefits of laughter, and the financial benefits of giving.A man whose singing brings light into dark placesand pierces the heart into conviction.A man whose smile actually means "I love you;”A man whose eyes say "I'm praying for you;”A man whose lessons from the pulpit make you jump up and say, “I can take on the world, bring it on!”A man who everyone has heard of, most people know, who many people want, but we have himbecause he chose to be our shepherd...A man we appreciate and love, and who we are proud to call "Our Pastor!”by Cynthia Ogletree____________________________________________________________________________

Salad LuncheonThe Green Mountain UCC ladies invite all women to their fall salad luncheon on Thurs, Oct 1, at 11:30 am. The program will be “A Lesson In Scarves” by Christopher & Banks. Please feel free to bring your favorite scarf and learn how to wear it multiple ways!

Did you know??

• Chapel’s apportionments for 2016 are$15,042, which is a decrease from $16,595in 2015.• Congratulations to GMG newly electedschool board members, Steph DeSchampand Bill Backoff; Chapel incumbent is AnnJackson. Thank you to Darrel Burt and JimFleming for your service the last few years.• Ed Hoing attended Chapel Sept 6; washere for brother Earl’s funeral; the Hoing’sattended Chapel in the 1950-60s.• Carolyn Moe spoke to Chapel Sept 6,encouraging anyone to attend the “Befrienders” training Oct 13-16 and then tominister to those in community who need alift; if interested, call 641-473-2335.• YFers, save Sat & Sun, Oct 10-11, forRetreat!• All women & guests invited to Day Trip toIowa Falls on Sat, Oct 3, 9:30 am. Sign upsheet on back board.

Chapel News

Worship Attendance

Our Circle of

Concern

• Patti Cornwell, Westbrook Acres resident in Gladbrook

• Donald Mann, Grandview• Pete Hoing, Southridge• Mark Beichley, former Chapel member and

brother of Marcia Wiese & Randy Beichley, fell while trimming a tree Sept 1. He has a badly fractured left wrist, dislocated & fractured left elbow, & broken pelvis; surgeries needed. Please pray for wife Terrie and Mark, 300 NE Noeleen Lane, Lees Summit, MO 64086

• Lindsey Groth, health concerns• Ryan Hook Lyme’s disease; PTL medicine

working & back to work• Melva Vint, mitral valve repair, Sept 11 at

Mercy Hospital; Mike’s mother• Glenyce Sievers, strength during knee

replacement difficulties; Karen Handorf’s cousin

• David Burt, heart surgery Sept 15• SS teachers & students• Safety in school• Needed: Seven Confirmation mentors to

be a friend, read & discuss Luke; contact Ann Jackson

• PTL that Marla Hlas’ friend’s mother was found in early Sept. She had drived to MO.

• Dennis Paul, passed away August 24; sympathy to Peggy, Paige & Shawn & family; former Chapel family who lived in parsonage

• Family of Jerry Heying, Marshalltown teacher and coach, visitation was Sept 20

• There are still openings for you to sign up for Jr Sunday School teacher!

Aug 30: 85Sept 6: 70Sept 13: 68Sept 20: 60

Promotion SundayPromotion Sunday was held August 30. Jr SS superintendent Heidi Langenbau introduced the children, who then played “Jesus Loves Me” with their bells. Thank you, Marla Hlas, for being their director. Last year’s teachers and helpers received plastic cups filled with treats and a message about TEACHERS: insTruct, Encourage, prAise, influenCe, sHare, guidE and inspiRe. Thank you, Heidi, and all those who help with Jr. SS during the year. Matt and Ann Jackson came up front to present first grader, Violet Jackson, with a Bible. Afterwards, the Fellowship Hall was full as we enjoyed rolls and drink. Thank you to the Volunteers for serving the lunch. Elementary students are encouraged to put stickers on an attendance chart when they come to opening exercises at 9:30 am each Sunday. They may also put stickers on if they go to a different Sunday School. On their birthdays, they may bring pennies to match their age to put in the cake and then choose updated birthday prizes. We hope many of our children will make it a weekly habit to head to Chapel as well as bring a friend. A big thank you to Heidi Langenbau for her leadership, to all of our Sunday School teachers, and to Chapel for your wonderful support of our Sunday School activities.

Jordan Rhodes is receiving a Bible from Heidi Langenbau, Sunday School superintendent. Celebrating with him are his parents, Rusty Brown & Kristen Rhodes, and little brother, Jacob.

Parents Matt and Ann Jackson are supporting Violet on the Bible she received during Promotion Sunday. Chapel hopes our young children will read their Bibles everyday.

Mom Trisha Slifer presented her son, Cayden, with his first Bible. "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth." II Timothy 215

Did You Know cont.

• Emily Havelka and Dillon Keppler areengaged; wedding will be June 11, 2016 –Chapel is happy for you!• Congratulations to Morgan Burt and WyattKaiser on their recent engagement!

Chapel News

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 flattened 10 ½” x 6 ¼” shoe boxes as you like, fill them with supplies, and return them to the narthex by Sunday, November 8. 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 ideas include (in next paragraph are alternative ideas from a woman overseas): 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, T-shirts, socks, ball camps, sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries). Do NOT include war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; 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 may write back. Place a rubber band around each closed shoe box. OTHER GIFT IDEAS – WRITTEN BY A FEMALE WHO LIVES IN SENEGAL:• Soccer ball - Get the best quality mini soccer ball that you can fit into the box when it is inflated (or send a deflated ball with a

pump) and you can basically forget about anything else! • Brand new nice short-sleeved shirts (with no writing on them) for boys and girls. • Small flashlight with batteries (Most families don’t have electricity so a working flashlight is gold!)• Good quality melamine plate, bowl, and/or cup (Practical and also special.)• Soap and a plastic soap dish that has a cover. When you bathe standing on a big rock in the dirt as kids do here, you really

need the soap holder. And families never have enough soap.• Toothbrush in a toothbrush holder. Again, the plastic case for the toothbrush is really great when you don’t have a sink/counter/

tiled bathroom but rather brush your teeth outside squatting over dirt and need to keep it in your room.• Pencils, erasers, colored pencils, and sharpeners for all school-aged kids. And good quality pens for kids aged 10-14, in black,

red, green, and blue. All of these are required for school and the ones from America last so much longer than the cheap ones available here.

• Jump ropes, Band-Aids, hard candy & gum, comb, hair elastics or head bands for girls, marbles, harmonica, simple watch, sunglasses & solar calculator for older kids, socks

• For the youngest girls, a baby doll with light brown skin and no hair (good for a child of any color)• Toy car, truck or airplane for the youngest boys (Bigger wheels; Matchbox wheels don’t work well in dirt.)DO NOT BUY:• Anything with instructions in English, even if it seems simple to you.• Any toy that is not universally recognizable.• Yo-yo’s (They don’t know what it is here.)• Gloves, winter hats (You don’t know whether your box will end up in Siberia or Senegal.)• Play-dough (Kids here have no idea what it is for.)• Stuffed animals (Little ones are afraid of them.) • Stickers or temporary tattoos• T-shirts with words or pictures on them• Anything cheap or fragile • Approach filling a shoebox like you would approach picking out a gift for a friend’s child, not as an opportunity to unload stuff

you don’t want.

If possible, please donate $7 per box to cover shipping & other project costs, or it’s possible a church organization may want to donate the shipping costs, or some generous person may write one check for all the boxes! Contact coordinator Marilyn Willits, 641-486-2244 from Evangelical Free Church, Marshalltown, if you have questions. The boxes, which are in the narthex, need to be returned by November 9-13 to E Free Church so please return them to the narthex table by Sunday, November 8. Over 8.5 million boxes will be given out to needy children all over the world. We hope Chapel is successful in filling all of our boxes!_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Befriender MinistryCarolyn Moe, Gladbrook UMC, spoke with Chapel recently and encouraged us, as individuals, to join the Befriender Ministry. Their mission statement is “God’s love shared through listening.” Befrienders listen and empathize with people going through difficult times. Pamphlets are on the back bulletin board.

Chapel News

Administrative CouncilSeptember 13, 2015

Members Present: Vaugn and Carolyn Kloster, Bill Backoff, Bill Ormston, Ann Jackson, Pastor Mark, Stan & Sue Koster, Chuck Rosacker, Heidi Langenbau, Linda Havelka and Amy Niedermann.

Pastor Mark opened the meeting with a prayer.

In the absence of Chair, Lori Somers, Stan Koster called the Administrative Council meeting to order on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 12:10. Sue Koster and Amy Niedermann provided the delicious lunch. Bill Backoff made the motion to approve the minutes of the last Administrative Council meeting as printed in the Chapel Chimes. The motion was seconded by Ann Jackson and motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report: Vaugn Kloster- A print out of the treasurer’s report was distributed to the council. The balance on hand as of August 31, 2015, was $21,754.03 with $12,000.00 put into a designated canopy reserve fund, and $185.38 removed for the noisy offerings, which leaves a balance of $9,568.65. Motion was made by Heidi Langenbau to accept the report and seconded by Bill Ormston. Motion passed. It was approved that Vaugn Kloster, treasurer, would disperse the Ice Cream Social money of $1145.67 to each of these three groups: LCA, YF and the Church budget. Motion to disperse these funds was made by Sue Koster, seconded by Linda Havelka. Motion carried. After dispersing the ICS funds, this leaves a balance of $7277.31. (See Mission report below for further detail.)

Pastoral Report: Mark Keefer- Pastor Mark mentioned that after confirmation class, he drove home feeling comfortable. There are 11 kids attending confirmation class this year. Pastor Mark recommended moving the order of the worship service so that offertory will be done during the hymn right after special music. Pastor Mark mentioned that in the next two weeks he has two weddings in Garwin and a

baptism at Chapel on October 4th. Stan Koster asked if we could recite the Apostles' Creed a couple times a year, and Pastor Mark said that it was a good idea as it keeps us tied to who we are.

Trustee’s Report: Stan Koster – Leon Lamer provided a drawing for the proposed canopy. Hay Construction will install the canopy when they have an opportunity to do so. Stan asked Vaugn Kloster to set aside $12,000.00 in reserve for the canopy. It was also mentioned that when Hay is doing the canopy that they were going to see if they could replace the glass doors on the southeast and northwest sides as they leak when it rains and they are not efficient. Stan is going to look into a blind for the window by the piano. Schendel’s Pest Control has been spraying and setting traps for mice. If you see or smell any signs of them, please notify a trustee. Discussion was held about cleaning a room in the basement nursery so that there will be four rooms to have non-church organization meetings and have all four youth groups adhere to meeting in the basement. Ann Jackson mentioned that we should have a list of rules for all to follow and have the team leader sign, acknowledging the rules. Stan and Sue Koster will work on the rules. Once rules have been established, Ann Jackson will talk to Kim Cox and make sure her Boy Scout group is aware of the new rules. If there is a need to use the Fellowship Hall, they will need to contact

Amy Niedermann to have this authorized. The Volunteers group will meet on September 17th and discuss fixing up the nursery upstairs. If the Volunteers decide not to do this project then the trustees will. There have been issues with the circuit breaker going off for the lights in the sanctuary; Stan thinks he has it fixed. He also fixed a bad cable in one of the microphones. We now have two new lights in the overflow, donated by an anonymous donor in memory of Richard and Donald Burt.

PPR: Darrel Burt- A PPR meeting needs to be arranged so they could get the Charge Conference forms completed before harvest starts.

Charge Conference has been moved from Traer to Dysart, October 27th at 6:30 pm.

YF: Marla Hlas- N/A.

Sunday School Superintendent: Vaugn Kloster- The members that are listed for Sunday School Superintendent are Randy Beichley, Lynn Handorf, Vaugn Kloster and alternate Mike Vint. The M&M class is enjoying "The Story" which has 31 lessons.

Sunday School: Heidi Langenbau- Ann Jackson and Heidi Langenbau cleaned out the closets and labeled everything, and these are in the NE room of the church. Tina Mann spoke with Heidi about getting books for Jr/Sr class so they have something to follow instead of winging it. There seems already to be books in the YF room that at least one teacher is using. It was suggested that the teachers meet to discuss the material. Sunday School has diminished in number so it was brought up to put Sunday School on hold for the summer of 2016. If this does not work we can always reverse it. Bill Backoff moved, Ann Jackson, seconded and after much discussion, the motion passed. There will be no Jr formal Sunday School, ages 3-grade 12 the Sunday of Memorial Day (May 29) through Labor Day Sunday (Sept 5). We need to welcome any Jr Sunday School youth who do come during the summer and make sure they know where to go. There is easy-to-use material in the NE classroom if someone wants to lead or they can join another class. Everyone needs to be on the lookout and

welcome children who come during the summer! Promotion Sunday will be on September 11th, 2016 and we decided that it would be a great way to kickoff Sunday School with some kind of celebration rally, such as a pizza party. Stan mentioned that we need to make sure that we listen to our young adults. Life Application Sunday School class has not had a good turn out but will give it some more time and decide later on what to do.

Children’s Church: Ann Jackson- Children's Church is going with a Lego theme. As of right now they have four kids who had so much fun they are going to tell their friends. They had a lot of fun building Lego crosses.

Sunday School Treasurer: Rick Bessman- Sunday School income for the quarter was $207.43. Sunday School expenses were $788.39. The Sunday School income for the year was $683.73. Sunday School expenses for the year was $1406.30. The ending balance for Sunday School was $2,063.40. Motion was made by Heidi Langenbau to accept the report, seconded by Bill Ormston, and it passed.

Lay Leader: Allen Burt- N/A.

Witness Ministries: Kathryn Burt- Her committee has samples for materials for Advent, which will start November 29th. They will evaluate and recommend a study book.

Missions Committee: Linda Havelka- The church mission at Wolfe Ranch only required a few people. They repaired some fences, a gate and did some mowing. The committee designated $3300 to various mission groups with an additional $700 set aside for emergency issues in the community, such as fires, tornado, etc. These funds will be paid soon, leaving a balance of the undesignated general balance of $3977.31. The Transformers went to Belize in July.

Age-Level Committee: Marla Hlas- Information was given by Sue Koster that the Volunteers will be sponsoring "Chapel's Christian

Cowboy Chuck Wagon Celebration" in our Fellowship Hall on Sunday, October 4th at 4 pm. Age-Level will be helping. We are hoping for a 100% turnout from all Chapel people, their friends, and all ages.

Nurturing Committee: Bill Backoff- Bill created a print-out for Graduation Sunday, Memorial Day Service and a list of Deceased Veterans. Bill gave the forms to Sue Koster and Amy Niedermann for future reference. Thank you, Bill.

Old Business: Heidi Langenbau mentioned that they purchased too much coffee, cups and lemonade and do not have an issue using it in the kitchen all year round. No money exchange is needed. Stan Koster mentioned that the wooden freezers were recently put in the shed. He will check with Ron Groth to see if there is still a need for the prayer room as they have been meeting in the nursery at 8:30 am. Sue Koster and Amy Niedermann will be encouraging those who have forms to turn in for Charge Conference as time is getting closer. We need to give Amy Niedermann plenty of time to process the information.

New Business: Pastor Mark brought up the suggestion of new hymnals. There is information about Apostles Creed in the back of the hymnals, kids could bring to confirmation class, and there are programs in the front for baptism, new membership, new songs which the praise team might enjoy. He thought the cost of the hymnals were around $9 to $10 dollars a hymnal. Noisy offering will be every third Sunday of the month. Before Noisy Offering Sunday, Amy Niedermann will start the weekly email in all capital letters to remind people to bring their spare change. If people forget, they can also put in bills. Sue Koster moved to use the noisy offering money for missions. Bill Backoff seconded the motion and motion carried. Mention was made of getting a Sam's card for Chapel as that is where we buy our bulk supplies. There should be no need for people to pay for supplies and then get reimbursed later. Options will be investigated.

Pastor Mark led us in a closing prayer. The next meeting will be Sunday, November 15, 2015, with Nancy Peshel and Kathryn Burt providing the meal. The meeting was adjourned at 1:55 pm.

SecretaryAmy Niedermann _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

LCA The Chapel Ladies Cemetery Aid met for lunch Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at Ocean City Chinese Restaurant.

We gathered at Iowa River Hospice House at 1:30 pm for a guided tour of the facility. Jo Gilmore led us through the building and showed us the many different areas. We stopped at the conference room where Jo told us of the history of hospice and the history of Iowa River Hospice. She answered our many questions along with Angie Bessman who stopped by to say hello to us.

President Connie Appelgate opened the business meeting. Seven members answered roll call. The minutes of our July meeting were read and approved. Correspondence was read from Janice Hoing. The treasurer’s report of $2540.11 in checking was presented and placed on file. There were no bills presented.

Old Business:• Vivian LeVier has all the plot numbers and names in a database.• Smith’s would be glad to trim the bushes and peonies, but are very busy with mowing since we have had a lot of rain. • We need to identify the gravestones that need repair. We will meet at the cemetery on Monday, September 28 at 1 pm to take photos of

those that need repair. We will then determine whom to contact.New Business: None

Committee Reports: Flags: Center flag was flown for Earl Hoing’s graveside service on September 4. The next occasion will be Patriot Day, September 11.Cards: Six cards have been sent. Phyllis Mann expressed thanks for the cards sent to Donald in the last several weeks.

Connie Appelgate closed the meeting with a reading from “Joy for Each New Day”.

Respectfully submitted,Carolyn Kloster, secretary

UMW

The Chapel UMW met on Thursday September 3, 2015 at 7 pm in the church fellowship hall. Cindy Krull introduced our shepherdess, Linda Frazer, who presented a program on racial justice. In 2019, the UMW will celebrate 150 years as a mission organization serving women, children, and youth around the world. Racial justice is an issue that was part of the UMW heritage and is still relevant today. Linda helped us to see racial justice implications of the media that we use and experience here in the United Sates. Her example was two pictures taken of the same activity when Katrina hit New Orleans in 2005. One showed a black man walking through chest high water carrying a black garbage bag. The media’s description read he had been looting a grocery store. The other photo showed two non-black residents also walking through chest high water carrying bags. The media’s description read they had found bread and soda at a local grocery store. Her program was enlightening about this important topic.

Susan Beichley opened the business meeting. Thirteen members and one guest answered roll call by telling of one new thing they learned this year. The minutes of our June meeting were read and approved. Correspondence was read from the Shouse family and from House of Compassion. The treasurer’s report of $439.18 in checking and $1003.61 in savings was presented and placed on file. There were no bills presented.

Marcia Wiese presented a Spiritual Growth report, reading today’s entry in “Jesus Calling”. There have been six cards sent.

There was discussion on a project for this month. Claire Handorf made the motion, seconded by Cindy Ormston, that we purchase $50 worth of items for each of these preschools: Crayon Corner in Gladbrook, and the GMG Preschool in Green Mountain. Motion carried. Karen Handorf will check at Crayon Corner and Connie Buchman will check at GMG.

The nominating committee presented their report. The people holding the positions of president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and the three mission areas agreed to continue serving. Lois Groth will join the Membership, Nurture and Outreach committee with Shirley Svendsen. Sue Koster nominated Kathryn Burt for the nominating committee. Claire Handorf seconded the nomination. Cindy Ormston made the motion, seconded by Karen Handorf, to cast a unanimous ballot. Motion carried.

Karen Handorf reported on sites for our September trip. Our choices are: Iowa Falls, Colo-Boone, Fort Dodge, Winterset, and Des Moines. After much discussion, we are going to Iowa Falls Saturday, October 3. We will have lunch, take a boat ride on the Iowa River, and do some shopping.

Susan Beichley reviewed up coming dates: September 18 is the District meeting in Osage, October 10 is the Conference meeting in Council Bluffs, and October 16-18 is Mission U at MCC in Marshalltown.

Janice Collins sent verbal thanks for all the thoughts and prayers after her surgery.

Susan read our scripture reading for September. Prayer requests were expressed. Susan closed with prayer.

Sue Koster and Karen Collins served a delicious dessert on tables decorated in a book theme.

Respectfully submitted,Carolyn Kloster, secretary____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Just a reminder to bring your family and friends to “Chapel's Christian Cowboy Chuck Wagon Celebration" on Sunday, October 4, at 4:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall! Women, please bring your designated food to the kitchen between now and Wednesday, September 30! Thank you and Yee-Haw!

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