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WELCOME 2013!!!
A New Years Prayer
& thdays ar y Bir ies Janu rsar Annive
1! 2! ! 4! 5! 6! ! ! ! 7! 8! 9! 10! ! 11! ! 12! ! ! ! 13! 14! 15! ! 16! ! 17! ! ! ! 18! 19! ! 22! 23! 25! 26! 27! ! 31! Gary Koster Duane Beichley Dale Langenbau Cindy Ormston Elijah MacBain Koopman Cory Farrington Ryan Lemker Gabriel Handorf Linda Havelka Kyle Reynolds Brett Lemker Ben Little Regan Appelgate Amilliah Kenya Kevin Yungbluth Phillip Fleming Donna Lynch Kerry Lynch Jacob Lynch Steve & Judy Svendsen Angie Bessman !Ron & Lois Groth Selah Gruen Lynn Beichley Vaugn Kloster Mike Plaehn Braydon Arnote Kenneth (Pete) Hoing Michael Burt Brent Havelka Cimber Strayer Myra Appelgate Garrett Groth Dana Rosacker Je Koster Martha Bessman Harry Kenya Carter Thomas Kemp Annette (Lynch) Lemker Jerry Gilge Janice Collins

May God make your year a happy one! Not by shielding you from all sorrows and pain, But by strengthening you to bear it, as it comes; Not by making your path easy, Ac dolor ac adipiscing amet bibendum, massa But by making you sturdy to travel any lacus path; molestie ut libero nec, diam et pharetra sodales eget vitae aliquet. Not by taking hardships from you, But by taking fear from your heart; Not by granting you unbroken sunshine, But by keeping your face bright, even in the shadows; Not by making your life always pleasant, But by showing you when people and their causes need you most, and by making you anxious to be there to help. Gods love, peace, hope and joy to you for the year ahead!

A Mu ltitu d e o f T h a n k s !
We want to thank you for the generous gift of $45. The money is greatly appreciated and will be going toward gas as I do a lot of driving back and forth to be with all our kids. We also want to thank you for the prayers being said for our family. The twins, Dayton and Dawson, are doing great and are getting bigger every day. -Craig & Autumn (Wurr) Sash Thank you all for your love and support over the last few years. It means so much to my family to know such kindness. Enjoy this box of homemade cookies and candies from the Krull/Karns family. -Kyle, Krysti & Mattox Krull On behalf of the Food Pantry and Angel Tree Committee, I would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to everyone in the Gladbrook & Lincoln communities that helped bring the spirit of C h r i s t m a s t o s o m a ny. Through the generosity of students, Scouts, youth g roups, organizations, individuals, and families, we helped 16 families in need this holiday season. Chapel Church donated gifts for 12 children. Besides Chapel a special thank you to the members of Salem Church, Christ Lutheran Church, Gladbrook UMC, and Peace Church for donating the presents for the kids, and to t h e vo l u n t e e r s . E l e ve n eece blankets were donated by Sherry Delfs and her helpers. I would like to wish ever yone a ver y blessed Christmas and a happy and healthy new year. Angel Tree chairman, Jeanne Paustian Thank you for caroling here December 9th. The Embers people really enjoyed it and hope you can come back again. Thanks for the gi#, too. Happy New Year! -Pete Hoing

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Thank you, Lois Groth, for coordinating poinsettia orders and arranging them on the altar Beautiful! Marla Hlas recently received her masters degree in Management. Congratulations! Aaron and Stef Bessman became the parents of a girl, Kenley Jaye, who was born December 10. She weighed 7 lbs 3 oz and was 23 inches long. Congrats to her grandfather, Rick Bessman. Pastor Dean and Marvalyn will be in Florida Dec 25-March 17 at 5130 Saddlebag Lake Rd, Lake Wales, FL 33898. Brett Benjamin Smith was baptized December 23. We welcome Jennifer Daniel, 641-485-9931, who will be Chapels pastor January 6March 17, 2013.

Chapel, Thank you for participating in Lifetouchs pictures for our pictorial directory. We appreciate all of you who registered people and contributed in other ways. And thank you, Marla Hlas, for taking all the extra pictures and designing the directory A big job! We are looking forward to seeing the directory, which will probably arrive sometime in January. -Lifetouch Pictures

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

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Chapel Caroling About 55 Christmas carolers sang to 27 people on Sunday, December 9. They met at the church at 2:30 pm. Group I caroled to Harriett Fleming, Gladys Appelgate, Martha Bessman, Edith May Leonard, Vivian Dennis, Marjorie Stubbs, Jean Elliott, Les Beal, Wayne & Norma Somers and Dale Moler. Group I I c a ro l e d t o M e l v a Vi n t , Hospice House patients, Elaine Plett, Shirley Ossman, Ruby Brittian, Vera Hall, Doris Case, Hilda Engle, Leona Schultz, Darwin & Donna Lynch, Mike & Maryetta Wood, and Pete Hoing. The group met at Zenos for pizza afterwards. Thank you, Karen Handorf, for buying the chocolate candy; Darrel and Barbara Burt for making the list of caroling order and times (not an easy task); our talented youth who led the caroling; and Cheri Richter who reserved Zenos. The Volunteers wish everyone a Happy New Year! New Baby! Brett Benjamin Smith was welcomed into the world November 27, 2012, at 11:15 pm, weighing in at 9 lbs. 3 oz and 20 3/4 inches long. Congratulations to Ben, Shauna and Brooklyn! Cantata About 20 singers from our communities performed a Christmas cantata, Sing We Now of Christmas, on Dec. 9 during the worship service at Chapel. Chapels participants were Vaugn & Carolyn Kloster and Barbara Burt. The narrator was Luke Wrage, and the director was Dan Lastovka, band and technology director at GMG. It was a very meaningful service performed by talented singers. Dinner Theatre About 30 Chapel people attended New Hope Christian Churchs Searching for the Perfect Gift dinner theatre December 15 at 6:30 pm. They enjoyed the delicious pork loin meal, talented singers, and meaningful performance. Randy Svendsens family was part of the production. New Custodians The trustees are pleased to announce that the Bland family has been hired as Chapels new custodians. Chris is MCCs environmental services supervisor; Amy owns Amys Pampered Pets where she grooms and boards dogs; and Presley is a GMG sixth grader. If you have a special request, such as having a special gathering at Chapel, you may call them at 641-473-2173. They consider it an honor to keep Chapel clean each week for your worship services.

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Pastor Dean, recent eye surgery Dan Beane, heart surgery Dec 14 to repair valve Dee Burt, acute thyroiditis, heart issues Ann Jackson, surgery on thyroid January 21st Trooper Andrew Steen, Sioux Falls, went home Dec 13, recovering from accident; address is 5001 S. Anthony Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57106 Dan & Tricia Steen, living with & helping Andrew in Sioux Falls Nancy Peshel, health concerns Cindy Ormston, leg pain Autumn Sash, health concerns Twins, Dayton & Dawson Sash, still in IA City; Amy Niedermans greatnieces Ron Koster, recovering from Dec 20tharthroscopic surgery to remove ap in a tear in knee Je Koster, tests Diana Collins, health issues Rick Bessman, health Mike Wood, lymphoma, Marci Krulls father Jennifer Daniels mother-in-law, chemotherapy Jim Little, recovering from heart bypass surgery Vernon Kloster, Omaha, cancer; Vaugns brother Ron Bessman, double knee replacement; Ricks brother Bill Sullivan, recent open heart surgery; Lori Somers son-in-laws father Ron Bessman, double knee replacement; Ricks brother Kris Wurr, grandmother to Sash twins, health concerns Grant Smith, head injuries from accident, GMG teacher Jane Smiths son First Baptist youth pastors son, leukemia Family of Dena Ahrens, 39, who recently passed away; Doug Hlas cousin Family of Robert Smith, Marcia Mann Smiths father-in-law, who passed away Nov. 30. Families who have lost children in CT and Evansdale

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A Few Descriptions ACOLYTES: Designated conrmands and/or Jr. Sunday School classes will acolyte each month. The Jr SS Opening leader should appoint children to light candles during Openings each Sunday after March. Acolytes, go to an usher immediately following Sunday School, the usher will light your acolytes, go up front by 10:25, and turn off wicks coming back to represent the light staying at church this hour. Extinguish candles during last hymn but keep wicks lit to represent spreading Gods light this week. NURSERY: If someone wants their pre-kindergarten child to be in the nursery during the worship service, please check if the nursery attendants are present; if not, contact an usher who will nd them. Assignment list is in narthex. MUSIC & FLOWERS: You are responsible for providing or asking someone else to provide special music for your designated Sunday. Also, please bring owers, real or articial, to set on the ower stand at the altar or use an arrangement in the room off the stage or in the overow closet. Assignment list is in narthex. Thank you!

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Believing God

The Womens Bible Study group concluded with a salad and soup supper December 12 at Sue Kosters home. Throughout the ten weeks, women watched Beth Moores DVD entitled Believing God. Each week we stated the Five Statement Pledge of Faith: God is who He says He is. God can do what He says He can do. I am who God says I am. I can do all things through Christ. Gods Word is alive and active in me. Mark 9:23 says that we must have hope and that nobody has the right to take that hope away from us. Here are some of Beths inspirational words: Have a blast Thurs/Feb 7- No UMW with each other in His word! Miracles can happen; we cannot Wed, Feb 13- 6 pm Pancake take the supernatural out of Christianity. God delights in our company. Keep portraying our heritage. We thank God for loving Supper for Ash Wednesday us enough to keep changing us. We will have seasons when God requires everything weve got. The more we clap for Him, the more likely Hell come in with an encore. There is no high like the Most High! We will not meet during the winter but will reconvene next fall.

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

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O rg a n iza ti on M i n u t e s
Administrative Council Special Meeting An Administrative Council meeting was held following the Harvest Home potluck, November 18, 2012. President Allen Burt called the meeting to order at 12:34 PM. Old Business: Susan Beichley made a motion that Chapel Church sponsor a mission trip to Nova Scotia in 2013. Lynn Handorf seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. New Business: Trustee Chair, Leon Lamer, reported that the Facilities Improvement Planning Committee had met to discuss possible improvements. Leon moved that Chapel Church create a building fund for future facility improvements. Randy Beichley seconded the motion. The motion passed. Donations to this fund should be written to Chapel Building Fund and mailed to Jim & Shirley Svendsen. A l l e n B u r t c o m m e n d e d Ly n n Handorf for obtaining gravel for the driveways and parking lots. Allen also commended the UMW for the wonderful Ha r v e s t Ho m e potluck.! There was a clarication on the time for the Christmas Eve Service. It will be held at 6:00 PM. Matt Jackson moved that we adjourn the meeting, Darrel Burt seconded and the motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 12:46 PM. Secretary, Ann Jackson UMW Minutes Chapel UMW met Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 1:30 pm at the church. Lois Groth began the afternoon by telling us the origin of the hymn, Joy to the World. Phyllis Mann led us in prayer before the afternoon was handed over to Lori Somers. She gave a slide/video presentation of her trip to Tanzania that she took this year with a medical team for STEMM. They visited orphanages and helped with medical care, feeding the hungry, and with students who were more than happy to see these people who wanted to help them. They also w o r ke d with Compassion International while they were there. It was a ver y educational and interesting program. Susan Beichley called the meeting to order at 2:10 pm. Roll call was answered by 13 members and one guest describing a good time they had with their families. The minutes of the November meeting were read and approved. There was no correspondence. Shirley Svendsen presented the treasurers report and it was placed on le. Shirley will be paying our half of the bill for the remembrances and shut-ins. Cards will be sent soon to several people on our prayer request list. Chris and Amy Bland are the new custodians at the church, and they have been doing some deep cleaning. C a r o l y n K l o s te r g a v e a n immigration true/false quiz to the members for her report on social action. Cindy Ormston made and Sue Koster seconded the motion we give money to the Marshall County Fo o d B o x a n d t h e N W Ta m a County Food Pantr y. Motion carried. Myrene Appelgate thanked all for the prayers for her son-in-law, Jim Little, who had triple bypass surgery recently. Kathryn Burt mentioned that Nancy Peshel has had more health issues, including vertigo. Cindy Ormston requested prayers for herself and the pain going down her right leg. Several more requests were expressed for members of Chapel and of the community. Susan Beichley read a story from the book, Joan and the Whale, Modern Day Parables. The story was about strangers attending a Christmas Eve service whose names were Joe and Mary. There was a very moving and surprise ending. Susan closed the meeting with the scripture reading for this month from Luke 2:10-11.! A delicious peppermint dessert was ser ved by Claire Handorf, Connie Buchman, and Kathryn Burt from a holiday table decorated with several nutcrackers from Connies collection. ! O u r n e x t gathering will be Saturday, March 23, for the Spring Breakfast at 9:00 am. Program, Cindy Ormston & Janice Collins; Hostesses, Kathryn Burt, Jo Svendsen, Susan Beichley & Connie Buchman; Decorations, Lois Groth & Karen Handorf. Area s churches, including al l Chapel women, will be invited by the secretary. Respectfully submitted, Carolyn Kloster, secretary Chapel Ladies Cemetery Aid ! The Ladies Cemetery Aid met Wednesday, December 12, 2012, at 12:30 pm at Gifts of Grace for their Christmas Luncheon. Kathryn Burt led devotions with readings about Mary and Joseph. She closed with a Christmas poem by Helen Steiner Rice and grace before our meal. ! Roll call was answered by eight members telling of their favorite Christmas food. Correspondence was read from Ron and Je Koster for the gift we gave them. We did not have a regular business meeting. Our next meeting will be March 13, 2013 at the church. ! A delicious lunch was served to us by Carolyn Moe and her sta at Gifts of Grace. Respectfully submitted, Carolyn Kloster, secretary

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

Chapels Junior Sunday School students take a moment to pose before their production of The Best Christmas Pa g e a n t E v e r. Students rehearsed throughout November and D e c e m b e r. Everyone in attendance thoroughly enjoyed the childrens performance! GREAT JOB, KIDS!

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

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

For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. A Blessed New Year, everyone!

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More than 30 poinsettias decorated the altar during the month of December. These owers were given by Chapel members to honor friends and loved ones. In Memory Of John & Elsie Hoing Our loved ones that have gone home before us Walter, Caroline & Jason Hydeek &Dean Vint Our parents Jennifer Trautman Kern Floyd Appelgate Donald Burt Our Parents Sidney & Rita Handorf Charles Buchman Craig Handorf Chapel Loved Ones Harold & Wilma Beichley Bobby Krull Frank Roop John Broker Les & Doris Beichley, Aaron Beichley Robert & Helen Harder, Gregory Stowell Lawrence & Brenda Catherwood Donna Lepley & Jack Tompkins Donald Burt Barb Woebbeking George & Mary Jane Kelly Cliff & Celia Jensen John R. & Eugenia Fleming John R & Eugenia Fleming Doris Svendsen Richard Fleming Niels & Louise Kloster Marion Clark, mother of Marla Marcia Haubach, sister of Doug Our sons & their families Melva Vint Marvalyn & Dean Kelly Our children Our family Our children Pastor Deans Sermons Darwin & Donna Lynch Kathryn Burt Vern Woebbeking Soa, Emma & Jackson, our great-grandchildren With gratitude for our faithful musicians: Sue Koster, Susan Beichley, Marvalyn Kelly, Kathryn Burt, Marcia Wiese, Kelly Newcomb Kenneth Hoing Bill & Cindy Ormston Mike & Cathy Vint Dick & Jo Svendsen Ross & Beverly Iverson Myrene Appelgate Kathyrn Burt Donald & Phyllis Mann Connie Buchman Karen Handorf Stan & Sue Koster Randy & Susan Beichley & family Gayle & Cindy Krull Doug & Linda Svendsen Barb & Duane Beichley Barb & Duane Beichley Larry Catherwood Larry Catherwood Allen & Dee Burt & boys Pastor Dean & Marvalyn Kelly Pastor Dean & Marvalyn Kelly Pam & John Fleming Pam & John Fleming Jim & Shirley Svendsen Vaugn & Carolyn Kloster Marla & Doug Hlas Marla & Doug Hlas Bill & Cindy Ormston Mike & Cathy Vint Lynn & Claire Handorf John & Cheri Richter Leon & Carol Lamer Larry & Janice Collins Stan & Sue Koster Ron & Lois Groth Allen & Dee Burt & boys Darwin & Donna Lynch Chapel Church

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A monthly publication of Chapel United Methodist Church 1597Abbott Avenue Gladbrook, Iowa 50635 Pastor Dean J. Ke!y Phone: (319)230-0627 or (319)290-8190 Email: irish@slrmail.com Church: (641)474-2278 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 January 6 Duane Mann & Bill Havelka Worship/ Praise Song Leader Darrel Burt Musicians Kelly Newcomb & Kathryn Burt Ben & Shauna Smith Larry & Janice Collins Marla Hlas Barbara Burt & Brook Rosacker Barbara Burt & Brook Rosacker Adult I: Kathryn Burt M&M: Karen Handorf Parenting- Susan Beichley Jr. SS OpeningMarla Hlas Kendall & Diana Collins Pre-K- Janine Anderson 1st-4th- Marla Hlas 27 Vaugn & Carolyn Kloster Jennifer Daniel Kendall & Diana Collins 5-6- Carol Lamer Jr/Sr. High- Ben & Shauna Smith Music & Flowe r s Childrens sermon Nursery Sunday School

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Childrens Church (treats- Madison & Zach Krull)

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Mike & Cathy Vint

Cathy Vint

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Gayle Krull & Matt Jackson

John Richter

Susan Beichley & Kathryn Burt

Bill & Tammy Backoff

Marla Hlas

Cindy & Tyler Krull

Adult I & II: Kathryn Burt M&M: Vaugn Kloster

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Kevin & Rikki Gruen

Childrens Church (treats- Owen Collins, Matthew DeSchamp & Austing Strayer) Rikki Gruen

Cindy & Tyler Krull

Parenting- Ann Jackson Jr. SS OpeningJanice Collins

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Karen Handorf

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Pre-K- Janice Collins 1st-4th- Marci Krull 5-6- Marla Hlas Jr/Sr. High- Randy & Susan Beichley

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Darrel & Tammy Burt

Jennifer Daniel

Sierra Winters & Autumn Rosacker