CHAPEL CHIMESgrowing in faith...sharing Gods love

M A Y

2015

May Birthdays &

Anniversaries

1 Merlyn Appelgate Mike Vint2 Jeff Hellie3 Seth Appelgate4 Jeff Farrington6 Bill Havelka8 Ron Groth9 Mattison Vaske11 Allen Burt12 Annette (Lynch) & Dennis

Lemker 13 Lyn McMartin14 Nicholas Collins Amy Bland Carter Anderson15 Joel & Sarah Vint Mindy Krull Maxxon Handorf Joel & Sarah Vint18 Kevin Groth Logan Anderson20 Jayla Sullivan21 Darlene Koster22 Chuck & Dana Rosacker23 Travis Appelgate24 Tim Handorf Kelly Newcomb

TJ & Ann (Koster) Schaffer Jayden Beichley

25 Brett Koopman26 Shannon Rose Fleming Lydia Svendsen27 Mike & Cathy Vint Nathan Callahan Sydney Hook29 Deb (Svendsen) Benoit30 Gayle Krull

Jake & Janel Sullivan 31 Duane & Barbara Beichley

KEEFER S KOR NE RAnother of my favorite Easter passages comes from the good doctor Luke, who tells the story of two disciples and their walk on the road to Emmaus. They were despondent and fretful that all that they had expected did not come to pass. As Luke writes in 24:21, we had hoped that he was the one I have been in those shoes. I have been on that walk. And much like those two had done, I sometimes wonder if I have missed Easter. Let me clarify.

A person can be in church on that wonderful Sunday morning, singing the glorious resurrection hymns, chanting the hallelujahs, and still not feel the joy. The resurrection story might not have found any resonance in your heart. Now, you might have felt all the joy, and if you did act on it. But if this was one of those Sunday messages that left you still wanting, if you feel as though you have missed Easter fear not. The Bible offers wonderful assurance for us when our spirits are not flying, and the message of Easter fails to find meaning for your life.

Want to know what that assurance is? Christ understands. If you missed Easter, Christ understands. The gospel lessons of the New Testament do not demand that we understand Christ. Those lessons offer the insights that Christ understands us. If you did not feel the joy of the risen Christ on Easter, dont feel as if you have to hang your head and walk off to Emmaus or some other destination. Christ understands. Our relationship with Christ does not depend on our quality of understanding of Him. His presence is with us even when we are not aware or are not seeking Him. He was with a woman who came to anoint his body and did not have the slightest suspicion that He might be alive. He came to two despondent travelers worn out from grief. He comes to us where we are, with or without our knowledge of His presence and hope.

Sisters and brothers, if for whatever reason you might have missed Easter this season, be assured that Christ has not missed out on you. Christ understands and will eventually appear for you in your thoughts and in your heart. The risen Christ is a patient and loving Savior. He will wait for you through your despair or loneliness, and then call you to the joy of realizing He is risen, He is risen indeed! And like Thomas, we will confess, My Lord, and my God. Its pretty cool stuff when you realize it.

Gods peace be with you, and I will see you in church.

Pastor Mark

_Chapel News

Congratulations to GMGs students who did well at many kinds of contests this spring, including Angel Schewe & Frances Jackson, sixth graders, who are part of the first GMG team to ever qualify for the State Math Bee!

Reserve Ice Cream Social date for Saturday, June 20 Committee- Dale & Heidi Langenbau, Matt & Ann Jackson, Rusty Brown & Kristen Rhodes.

Congratulations to Angie Bessman and Marcus Ryerson on their recent engagement. Rick, start saving your pennies!

Congratulations to Zach Krull for being KWWLs recent Student of the Week!

Austin Groth, a junior at Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, was recently elected President of the Student Senate for next year. He will govern the student body. Austin is a Marketing and Accounting major. Hes the son of David & Lee Groth and grandson of Ron & Lois Groth.

Sonya Beichley Rouser, a senior at North Central University, was the recipient of the 2015 Outstanding Elementary Education Graduate Award.

Welcome home, Snow Birds!

Put your prayer requests in the Prayer Box; Pastor Mark has key, all confidential.

Casto family, who lost Liesel in accident, received news that a CO girl received Liesels tissue, thankful she is still helping others.

Claire Handorf has volunteered to be the Bible School director. Please contact her if you are able to help in any way. Thank you.

We have two upcoming bridal showers - One for Brent Havelka, who is getting married August 15, and the other for Siera Richter, who is getting married New Years Eve. No details yet until we firm up dates with the families. If you'd like to chair either one or be on the committee, please sign up on the back board.

Did you know??Graduation Recognition May 10

The Nurturing Committee will recognize high school graduates and college graduates during the worship service on Sunday, May 10. The names that have been provided so far are: Sonya Beichley Rouser, Tyson Strayer, Bryce Newcomb, Michael Burt, Noah Winters, Sierra Winters, Noah Thurston, and Jeff Hughes. Please let the committee know of any other graduates from Chapel to be recognized. We will miss our seniors but wish them well as they venture on to another stage in their lives. We look forward to still seeing you graduates at Chapel! _________________________________________________________

GMGs Baccalaureate The community is invited to GMGs Baccalaureate service to honor the Class of 2015 on Wednesday, May 13, at 7:00 pm at Garwin United Methodist Church. Please join in the celebration! Graduation will be at Garwin on Sunday, May 17 at 2:00 pm. __________________________________________________________________________

You Are Invited to Graduation Receptions for:1. Noah Winters on Saturday, May 2, from 1-4 pm at the Green

Mountain Lions Building. He will attend UNI in the fall.2. Bryce Newcombs Graduation Reception will be held on Sunday,

May 17, 4-6pm at the Garwin Legion. Bryce will be a student, runner and long jumper for UNI!

3. Noah Thurston graduation reception Saturday, May 2nd, 4 to 7 p.m. at Garwin ShelterHouse. Noah plans to attend Iowa Central in Fort Dodge to study music.

4. Tyson Strayers party will be Saturday, May 16, from 2-5 pm at Chapel Church. He will attend Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge, majoring in Broadcasting.

5. Matt Carlons, Do not know details.6. Sonya Beichley Rouser will graduate from North Central University,

Minneapolis, on May 1 with a BA degree in Elementary Education. Her husband, Josh, and she have moved to Hopkins, MN, where Josh will continue construction work. They will both be apartment caretakers at the apartment complex where they live. Sonya is currently taking her teaching licensure examinations for the state of Minnesota.

7. Michael Burt is graduating with an agricultural business and economic degree. He will be a merchandiser for Archer Daniel Midland at Minneapolis, MN.

8. Sierra Winters, Do not know details.__________________________________________________________________________

House of CompassionThe House of Compassions Supply Closet supplies low-income families with basic toiletries, cleaning supplies, and over-the-counter medications. Approximately 531 households use the closet each month. Chapel is committed to help restock the supply closet each May. Shirley Svendsen works in the Closet on a regular basis. Please bring any of these items to the narthex anytime: shampoo/conditioner, laundry detergent, dishwashing soap, toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, disposable diapers, cold & flu medicines, and aspirin & non-aspirin. Thank you._________________________________________________________

Farm Fresh EggsHeidi Langenbaus neighbor has farm fresh eggs for sale for $1.25/dozen. If anyone is interested, please contact Heidi who can bring them to church! Call her at 1-641-750-5063 or text her.

Donald Mann, rehab after breaking his second hip; may come home soon

Jace Hlas, recent surgery with six procedures, recuperating

Tricia Steen, recently in Ames hospital

Matt & Mindy Bartel family, lost house to fire

Mike Schewe, recent surgery; Grace & Angels father

Philip Ormston, slow progress; TIRR Memorial Hermann, Room #605; 1333 Moursund St; Houston, TX 77030

Dan Steens mother, recent exploratory surgery

Jeff Kosters friend, depression Cathy Vints friend, Sonny, died in

a fire Pastor Dean Kelly, parotid gland

tumor on jaw, he will have surgery at an undetermined time; Marvalyn & he sold Grundy Center condo and will relocate in Pella to Friendship Village to be nearer their daughter.

Ann Jackson, health concerns; pray for healing

Sue Koster, back surgery recuperation

Chapel News

Our Circle of

ConcernNeed Volunteers

It has been decided that adults will continue to meet in the sanctuary at 9:30 am for a short devotional and announcements each Sunday before regular Sunday School. If you would like to help, please contact Vaugn Kloster.______________________________________________________________________

Thank You Thank you for the cards and prayers while I have been recuperating after my surgeries. I hope to get a walking cast May 1. Jace Hlas

______________________________________________________________________Vacation Bible School

Spread the word that Bible School will be at Chapel this year on Monday-Friday, June 8-12, from 1-3:30 pm. Children will be introduced to Weird Animals around the world, which will remind them that nothing compares to the extraordinary love of Jesus! Claire Handorf has volunteered to be in charge so stay tuned to a very exciting time at VBS this year!______________________________________________________________________May SS TeachersJr SS Opening: Diana CollinsPre-K: Diana Collins1st-4th: Diana Collins5th-6th: Sue Koster Jr/Sr High: Marla HlasM&M: Ron Groth

May 3: All-Group Movie Morning

June SS TeachersPre-K/6th Grade Multi-Age, including Opening (materials in west bookcase by copier; write date by what you use, copy and return to bookcase):June 7: Janice CollinsJune 14: VBS program 1-3:30 pm, no SS (tentative date until we hear for sure)June 21: Ann Jackson June 28: Chris & Marci KrullJr/Sr High: Marla HlasM&M: Stan Koster

Wanted Jr/Sr High Teacher for month of August!___________________________________________________________________Junior Sunday School has a very exciting couple of weeks ahead of us! On May 2nd, we are going to be completing a mission project at the Van Orman House. We will be having a spring yard clean-up day for them. We'll be raking, maybe planting a few flowers, and placing stepping stones. Since our Junior Sunday School numbers are down, we would welcome any adult or YF help! Bring yourself & a rake! The Van Orman house is VERY excited about having us out and is planning a pizza lunch for us.

Thank you, Ann Jackson

Chapel News

Looking Ahead . . .

Worship Attendance

March 29: N/AApril 5: 117April 12: 71April 19: 71

Sat-Sun, June 6-7: IA AnnualConference, Iowa Events Center,Des Moines Mon-Fri, June 8-12; 1:00-3:30 pm,Bible School at Chapel ClaireHandorf director Sun, June 14: 10 am VBSProgram in Fellowship Hall; noregular SS or church Fri, June 19: Newsletter itemsdue Sat, June 20: 6:30 am, ChapelsIce Cream Social (5 pm) Sun, June 21: Fathers DayRecognition (by Witness committeeTricia Steen chrm & YF) Thurs, June 25-Sun, June 28:Corn Carnival; theme Hooked onCarnival Mon, June 30: 9 am, newslettersin Fellowship Hall

Wanted: Jr Sunday School TeachersHeidi Langenbau, Junior Sunday School superintendent, wonders if you would be willing to help teach one of the Jr. Sunday School classes. The more teachers we have, the less work it is for everyone, and the material is easy to use. The year runs from September May. Please contact Heidi ASAP at 641-499-2541 or langenbauheidi@gmail.com, if you are willing to help. Thank you.__________________________________________________

Easter Sunrise Early on Easter morning many gathered for the Sunrise Service at 7:30 am. Marla Hlas planned the meaningful service led by the YF. The youth had pre-videotaped footage on asking Chapel friends and each other questions, such as the meaning of Easter, when they accepted Christ as their Savior, and one word to describe Jesus.

A delicious breakfast of Skiers French Toast, sausage, frozen fruit cup, and drink was served by the Volunteers. Thank you to all who attended and especially to those who had a part in making Easter Sunrise a morning to remember.

Here are a couple of recipes that some of you asked for:Skiers French Toast Grease 9x13 pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

French Bread cut in 1 inch pieces (the recipe says you can use Texas Toast also but we could only get 6 pieces/pan so we used French Bread and could get 8 slices in instead) Boil 1 minute: 1/2 c. Butter 2 Tbsp. white Corn Syrup 1 c. Brown Sugar Put in bottom of pan. Spread evenly.

Put bread over this, making sure pieces are close together. Beat: 5 Eggs Add: 1 scant c. Carnation Milk 1 tsp. Vanilla 1/4 tsp. Salt --dash Cinnamon (opt.)

Pour this mixture over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Bake 45 minutes.

Frozen Fruit Cups3 oz. lemon jello1 c. boiling water6 oz. can frozen orange juice20 oz. chunk pineapple with juice2 11 oz. cans mandarin oranges with juice c. fresh strawberries, cut up3 bananas, cut up Dissolve jello in water and stir well. Add rest, stir, put in 14 plastic punch cups and freeze overnight. Makes 14 servings. Bananas do not discolor much if added at same time as pineapple.

Chapel News

Sat/May 2, 9 am Wolverine 5K Run, Union Grove Lake; 1-4 pm Noah Winters reception at Gr Mtn Lions Bldg; 4-7 pm Noah Thurstons graduation reception at Garwin Shelter House; Jr Sunday School Cleanup at Van Orman House; adults welcome, too

Sun/May 3, 9:30 am Sunday School; 9:30-11:30 am Jr SS Movie Time; Add Childrens Church Treats: Ross Murty & Kyan McBride

10:30 am Worship/Communion Thurs/May 7, 7 pm UMW Program: Karen

Collins, Marcia Wiese; Education & Interpretation Report: Karen Collins; Roll Call: Describe something your parents did for fun; Hostesses: Carolyn Kloster, Connie Buchman

Sat/May 9, 9 am Marshall County Mounties 4-H Club

Sun/May 10, 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:30 am Worship, Mothers Day Recognition (by Witness Committee/Tricia Steen chrm & YF) and Graduation Recognition (by Nurturing/Worship Committee: Tammy Burt, Ross Iverson, Bill Backoff, Phil Collins, Linda Svendsen, Marci Krull); No Childrens Church

Wed/May 13, 12:30 pm, LCA, Amana Ox Yoke Inn; 7:00 pm GMG Baccalaureate at Garwin UMC

Thurs/May 14, 3:30-5:30 pm, Girl Scouts Fri/May 15, Newsletter items due to Amy

Niedermann or Sue Koster; Evans Wedding, contact Jennifer Daniel or Kathryn Burt

Sat/May 16, 2-5 pm Fellowship Hall, Tyson Strayers reception

Sun/May 17, 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:30 am Worship; 2:00 pm GMG graduation; 4-6 pm Bryce Newcombs reception at Garwin Legion; Tell ICS committee for work changes

Sun/May 24, 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:30 am Short worship service (Trinity Sunday), ending at cemetery where children place flowers on grave. Cemetery service by Nurturing/Worship committee: Tammy Burt, Ross Iverson, Bill Backoff, Phil Collins, Linda Svendsen, Marci Krull

Mon/May 25, 9:10-9:20 am Memorial Day service at Chapel; 11:00 am Main service at All-Veterans Park, Gladbrook; 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Lunch at Gladbrook Memorial Bldg

Tues/May 26, 9:00 am Prepare newsletter for mailing

Sun/May 31, 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:30 am Worship

May CalendarEaster Flowers

Thank you to Lois Groth for providing the palms for Palm Sunday and for planning and placing the beautiful Easter lilies and yellow chrysanthemums in the front of the sanctuary Easter morning. The following is a list of flowers given:

Lillies

In Memory of:Don & Phyllis Mann Our parents & Rita & Sidney HandorfKathryn Burt Donald Burt Karen Handorf Craig HandorfConnie Buchman Chuck Buchman & Virgil JohnsonGayle & Cindy Krull Bobbie Krull, Mort Kellogg, Punk & Evie KrullMyrene Appelgate Floyd Appelgate Nancy Peshel Donald Burt Stan & Sue Koster Loved ones

In Honor of: Vaugn & Carolyn Kloster Children & grandchildren Gayle & Cindy Krull Our Chapel Family Dan & Tricia Steen Lyle & Jessie Esbeck Emmert & Neoma Steen Larry Catherwood Lawrence & Brenda Catherwood Lynn & Claire Handorf Pastor Dean & Marvalyn KellyMike & Cathy Vint Our grandchildren

Mums In Memory of: Shirly Svendsen Jim SvendsenMerlyn & Connie Appelgate Elmer & Ester Martens Leroy & Gladys AppelgateBill & Cindy Ormston Loved ones gone home Doug & Linda Svendsen Jim Svendsen, Frank Roop & John Broker Ross & Beverly Iverson Boyd Iverson, Ross' brother died 1 year ago of cancer John & Pam Fleming our departed loved ones

In Honor of:Ron & Lois Groth Don & Phyllis MannChapel Friends Pastor Mark & Dottie Keefer Bill & Cindy Ormston our sons and familyLeon & Carol Lamer our familyRoss & Beverly Iverson Joann Smith, neighbor with ovarian cancerLarry Catherwood Donna Lepley, Jack Tompkins

Chapel News

Memorial Day Services Planned on May 24 & 25A brief Memorial Day service at the cemetery to honor veterans and Memorial Day will be held on Sunday, May 24, following a shortened worship service at Chapel. Family members of honored veterans are especially invited during the memorial service to place a flower in memory of their loved one. Children of the church will place flowers at the graves of those veterans whose families are unable to attend.

Veterans at Chapel Cemetery include: Civil War: Edgar H. Finch, John Hooper, Charles Zink & Joseph Milholland World War I: Henry Mauck, Roscoe Mann, Homer Lynch, Roy Kline, & Henry Vahrenwald World War II: Kenneth W. Parson, Leo Willard Hoing, Walter L. Stevenson, Leslie Carty, Albert Hoing,

Ernest Dunham, Lowell Appelgate, Walter L. Giesenberg, Melvin Edwards, John R. Fleming, Harold Read, Holloway Dunn, George W. Wirth, Earl G. Ward, James Berhow, Peter Pukacz, Sidney Handorf, Charles Plett, Gerald Case, Zeal Bessman, LaVern Eckhart

Korean War: John Bruns, James Svendsen, Richard Svendsen Vietnam War: Allen Weitzell, Shirley Weitzell

Anyone wanting to assist with the memorial service is welcome to contact the Nurturing/Worship committee. If we missed any deceased veterans, please contact any committee member, Tammy Burt, Ross Iverson, Bill Backoff, Phil Collins, Linda Svendsen, Marci Krull

On Monday, May 25, please join the Gladbrook Legion & Auxiliary and Lincoln Amvets & Auxiliary at theChapel Cemetery from 9:10-9:20 am for a short service, including a meditation, placing of wreath, andTaps. The main service will be at the All-Veterans Park at 11 am. You are invited to eat lunch at theGladbrook Memorial Building from 11 am 1 pm._____________________________________________________________________________________

Save June 20 for Ice Cream SocialThe Ice Cream Social Committee is cranking out ideas for this years Social which will be Saturday, June

20, at 5:00 pm. Before we hand out assignment sheets, please let us know if you cannot work on June 20, morning and/or night by Sunday, May 17. If we do not hear from you, we will assign you where we need you. We encourage all of you to wear a special Chapel purple ICS t-shirt to the Social at 5 pm so that guests can spot you easily, plus it is nice for all of us to be unifed. Contact us if you need one.

Please save plastic shopping bags, gallon ice cream pails, and newspaper for use out in the shed. Also, we would very much appreciate volunteers to be on the committee with us Were pretty fun to be with!

Thank you for all of your help. We are looking forward to another successful Ice Cream Social! Dale & Heidi Langenbau, Matt & Ann Jackson, Rusty Brown and Kristen Rhodes.

____________________________________________________________________________________Chapels Email and Blog

Just a reminder that if you would like to send Chapel an email, just type in chapel@iastate.edu - A big thanks to Linda Svendsen for managing everything connnected with our email address! If you have a new email address or would like to be added or deleted from Chapels list, please email Linda Svendsen at lsvends@iastate.edu and Amy Niedermann at amyniedermann@ymail.com and also Sue Koster at swkost@iowatelecom.net. We hope you are looking at Chapels blog, http://chapelfriends.blogspot.com. It is a great way to keep connected to what is going on in our Chapel Family and has an abundance of information, including the audio sermons, calendar, yearly jobs, and monthly newsletters.. Thank you to Lori Somers for helping with Chapels blog._____________________________________________________________________________________Children's Church is moved to May 3rd due to Mother's Day the second weekend. We will be having a movie day. Please bring a pillow and blanket if you wish! We will be starting at Sunday school time, 9:30, so we can watch the whole movie!

Bible Trivia ContestChapel United Methodist Church,Enclosed is your check for $545.00 to give to a Tama County project Congratulations! What a fun night! Hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. We also received $235.00 for Heifer Project International. We are hoping this will become a yearly event. We all need to brush up on our Bible facts to be able to compete against your team next year!In His Service,Toledo Christ United Methodist Church(Last months newsletter correctly reported that Chapels money went to the Northwest Tama County Food Pantry in the Gladbrook-Garwin area.)____________________________________________________________________________________________

TRANSFORMERS Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what Gods will is his good, pleasing and perfect will.-Romans 12:2 (NIV) As Dan and Sarah Beane worked in Belize this winter to prepare for our summer project at Cayo Deaf Institute, the Transformers mission team began preparing to go to Belize July 20 through August 5. Randy and Susan Beichley, Jay Beichley, Cole Langenbau, and Tyson Strayer met in January, February, and March to have devotions, learn about Belize, Cayo Deaf Institute and its Mennonite heritage, view videos of previous trips to Belize, learn some sign language, and spend time in prayer. The team chose Romans 12:2 as their team verse, and T-shirts have been designed using the Transformer theme. The Transformers met on April 12, with Dan and Sarah Beane re-joining the group and bringing information of the team project for the summer. The team will be part of a renovation project for house #11 on the CDI grounds. The house serves as home for the youngest boys attending CDI and their house parents. The Transformers will help rebuild the porch on house #11 and paint the exterior of the home. As time allows, the team will also paint the exterior of house #12, which has been remodeled by another mission team, and paint the exterior of the portion of the laundry building which has not yet been painted. Chapels Love in Action team painted a portion of the laundry building in 2012. We ask for your prayers as we continue to prepare for our time in Belize. We also welcome your financial support of our project at CDI. The renovation will serve to improve the safety, as well as the function, of house #11 for the youngest students at CDI. We Transformers also trust that God will work among us as team members, drawing us to Him, as the Holy Spirit moves in each of us.

We pray each member of our church family will be transformed with us!____________________________________________________________________________________________

Prayer and Spiritual WarfareAmilliah Kenya, who attended Chapel several years ago with her husband, Charles, and their children has written a book entitled, Prayer and Spiritual Warfare: Spiritual Victory for the 21st Century. The book will help you face today's challenges; disclose impeccable weapons of spiritual warfare; teach you to pray effectively; and set you apart to fulfill God's holy purpose. Her book is available at amazon.com; barnesandnoble.com; and lifeway.com.____________________________________________________________________________________________

Spring BreakfastThe Annual Spring Breakfast of the Gladbrook Chapel United Methodist Church was held on Saturday, March 28, 2015 in the church fellowship hall. A delicious breakfast was served to 37 guests. Hostesses were Shirley Svendsen, Cindy Krull, Susan Beichley, and Myrene Appelgate.

The program committee of Sue Koster, Phyllis Mann, and Connie Buchman introduced Joann Neven from Marshalltown. She presented a program on the evolution of aprons, beginning with Adam and Eve. We were fortunate to examine many aprons from her collection.

The guests were invited from area churches: Gladbrook United Methodist, Garwin United Methodist, Peace United Church of Christ, Green Mountain United Church of Christ, Garwin Christian Church, Iowa River Church of the Brethren, and Lincoln Salem Church.

Respectfully submitted,Carolyn Kloster, secretary

Chapel News

L.C.A.The Chapel Ladies Cemetery Aid met at 12:30 pm on Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at the Tremont Grille for lunch. Connie Appelgate led us in devotions. She read from the book Encouraging Words for Women.

President Connie Appelgate opened the business meeting. Six members answered roll call. The minutes of our March meeting were read and approved. There was no correspondence. The treasurers report was presented and placed on file. No bills were presented.

Old Business: The flags need to be looked over and sorted. The program books need to be printed.

New Business: Our by-laws were read and approved by the group. Mae Wogan has moved out of state. It was the consensus of the group to leave her name on our honorary list of members.

Committee reports: Six cards have been sent since last meeting. The flags will be flown at the next burial and on Memorial Day weekend.

Vivian LeVier presented a program on her trip to China last October sponsored by the Marshalltown Chamber of Commerce. She displayed photos on her laptop of the places they were taken. Some of these were parks, factories, a tea plantation, and the Great Wall. She showed us some items she had purchased and then handed all of us a sample of green tea leaves from the tea plantation.

We all had a very enjoyable afternoon.

Respectfully submitted,Carolyn Kloster, secretary__________________________________________________________________________________________

Chapel News

A Mothers Love

There are times when only a Mother's love Can understand our tears, Can soothe our disappoints And calm all of our fears.

There are times when only a Mother's love Can share the joy we feel When something we've dreamed about Quite suddenly is real.

There are times when only a Mother's faith Can help us on life's way And inspire in us the confidence We need from day to day.

For a Mother's heart and a Mother's faith And a Mother's steadfast love Were fashioned by the Angels And sent from God above.

A New BeginningBy Joanna Fuchs

As you make a new beginning in your life, graduate,be aware of important things you didnt learn in school:

As you pursue your dreams,remember to take time to help and serve otherseven if doing so slows you down a little.As you explore and develop your unique talents,remain humble,realizing that your special abilitiesare gifts from God.As life hands you challenges, welcome themas ways to become smarter and stronger.As you acquire material things,know that your most important possessionsare honesty, integrity,and the desire to make a difference.Congratulations, graduate.May your new path take you where you want to goand also bring you pleasant surprises!

Praise God by Dr. JeremiahWe should always remember to praise God for His miracles in whatever form they come. He blesses, heals, rescues, delivers, helps, and uplifts more times everyday than we can count. We should always be saying, Thank You, Lord - Most High, All-Powerful, All-Good Lord! All praise is Yours, all glory, all honor, and all blessing."

Administrative Council

Members Present: Linda Havelka, Vaugn and Carolyn Kloster, Bill Backoff, Kathryn Burt, Bill and Cindy Ormston, Heidi Langenbau, Tricia Steen, Leon Lamer, Nancy Peshel, Rick Bessman, Matt and Ann Jackson, Rusty Brown & Kristin Rhodes, Lori Somers and Amy Niedermann.

Chair, Lori Somers, called the Administrative Council meeting to order on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at 12:25. She thanked the Ormstons and the Steens for the delicious lunch. Kathryn Burt made the motion to approve the minutes of the last Administrative Council meeting as printed in the Chapel Chimes. The motion was seconded by Linda Havelka and motion passed.

Treasurers Report: Vaugn Kloster- A print out of the treasurers report was distributed to the council. The balance on hand at the end of March was $21,612.89. Heidi Langenbau moved to approve the treasurers report. Bill Ormston seconded the motion and the motion passed. Vaugn provided a proposed budget sheet for the year 2015 as a motion. Linda Havelka seconded it. There was discussion and agreement that Vaugn will have authority to pay bills that fall within the proposed budget. Motion passed. Further comments included posting the monthly budget in the newsletter or in the weekly bulletin but were tabled at this time. Doug Svendsen and Bill Ormston, along with Vaugn Kloster provided a financial audit and everything balances. Vaugn is checking to see if Jester Insurance is the work comp insurance. He doesnt know.

Pastoral Report: Mark Keefer- No report. Leon Lamer spoke with pastor after worship, and Pastor Mark had no concerns to report.

Trustees Report: Leon Lamer announced that Stan Koster will be the new chair. A new hot water heater was installed the week before Easter by Borota. In the next couple of weeks the trustees will meet with the architect and construction company about the canopy for the front of the church. The trustees will be installing a yellow strip on the first step, near the ramp, to notify them that this is the top of the first step.

PPR: Darrel Burt reported to Leon Lamer who voiced that Pastor Mark is happy. Pastor Mark would like to be more involved in the service as he gets more comfortable with the order of worship. He will not need as many lay people to be involved during Sunday worship service.

YF: Marla Hlas- No report. Chapel appreciated the youths and her work for the excellent Easter Sunrise service.

Sunday School: Heidi Langenbau, Jr. SS- Ann Jackson purchased Jr. Sunday School material from Children Ministries. Heidi also mentioned that attendance was low. Ann Jackson (correction previously said Bill Backoff) submitted her expenses for Sunday School supplies to Rick Bessman. Adult Sunday School will vote next Sunday whether to continue with opening or have class meet right at 9:30 with no opening.

Childrens Church: Ann Jackson will be the new leader next year.

Sunday School Treasurer: Rick Bessman- Sunday School income was $312.30. Sunday School expenses were $494.91. The ending balance for Sunday School was $2,615.56. Heidi Langenbau will verify that other Jr. Sunday School materials havent been ordered.

Lay Leader: Allen Burt- No report.

Witness Ministries: Kathryn Burt- Lenten Study was completed recently during Sunday School hour in the Fellowship Hall. Mothers Day will be the next activity of this committee. If you have any suggestions on Lenten and Advent studies, they would like your input and feedback.

Missions Committee: Linda Havelka- The Junior and Senior Sunday School class will be helping at the Van Orman House by raking and putting in stepping stones. The Mission committee is also looking at some local projects at the Wolfe Ranch to remove trees from the fence line and also do some fencing. Dylan DeBruin will be coming to speak to the church following service on June 7, 2015 to share what Childrens Hope Chest is doing in Uganda. This is the group Siera Richter traveled with in the past. The Mission Committee will also invite area groups and other youth who may be interested in hearing about sponsoring care points/villages and/or children on a monthly basis. The committee supports a variety of mission projects so that members can continue to show support for mission work through Chapel.

Age-Level Committee: Claire Handorf will be chair Bible School. Chapel is hosting this year. June dates to be determined, depending on swim lessons.

Nurturing Committee: Bill Backoff- Planning to do something for the young adults graduating from high school or college. The names that were provided were Sonya Beichley Rouser, Tyson Strayer, Bryce Newcomb, Michael Burt, Noah Winters, Sierra Winters, Noah Thurston and Jeff Hughes. Please let the committee know of any other graduates from Chapel to be recognized.

Old Business: No report.

New Business: Vaugn Kloster purchased a DVD player to be used in the Fellowship Hall. The trustees will help design a shelf or cabinet for the DVD player and electricity to that area.

Rusty Brown and Kristen Rhodes joined the Ice Cream Social Committee. The nominating committee will come up with names to replace Ad Council Vice Chair Dan Steen.

The next meeting will be Sunday June 28, 2015 with Carolyn Kloster and Lori Somers providing the meal. The meeting was adjourned at 1:10 pm.

SecretaryAmy Niedermann

CHAPEL CHURCHgrowing in faith...sharing Gods love

A monthly publication of Chapel United Methodist Church1597Abbott AvenueGladbrook, 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.eduChapel Blog: http://chapelfriends.blogspot.com

Ushers Mus ic ians Mus ic & F lowers Ch i ld ren s sermon Nursery Sunday Schoo l

May Don Carlon & Steve Bishop

Marcia Wiese & Sue Koster

3 Lynn & Claire Handorf

Childrens Church: Movie Morning; Treats Ross Murty & Kyan McBride

Janice Collins & Amy Niedermann

Childrens Church during Sunday School; Movie starts @ 9:30 am.

10 Jim & LeAnn Fleming No Childrens Church Carol Lamer Preschool-K: Diana CollinsGr 1-4: Diana CollinsGr. 5-6: Sue Koster

17 Chris & Marci Krull Cathy Vint Carol Lamer Jr SS Opening: Diana CollinsJr/Sr: Marla Hlas

24 N/A N/A Ann & Frances Jackson

Parenting: Dee Burt

31 Kathryn Burt Pastor Mark Ann & Frances Jackson

Adult I: Kathryn BurtM&M: Ron Groth

June Dan & Tricia Steen

Marcia Wiese & Sue Koster

Jr/Sr High: Marla HlasM&M: Stan Koster

7 Ross & Beverly Iverson

Marla Hlas Barbara Burt & Brooke Rosacker

Janice Collins

14 VBS VBS VBS VBS program 10 am, no SS21 Dan & Sarah Beane Susan Beichley Barbara Burt &

Brooke Rosacker

Ann Jackson

28 Mike & Cathy Vint Pastor Mark Jake Hlas & Garrett Groth

Chris & Marci Krull