Frankville Community Presbyterian Church – August 2020

Session’s Section Update on worship services: The Session met by Zoom for its monthly meeting on July 14. Discussion was held on whether or not to resume in-person worship services. A majority vote was recorded not to hold services at this time. Discussion will be held again at the next Session meeting by Zoom on Tuesday, August 11. Estimates for repairing and painting the sills and trim around the church windows were received and one accepted; work to be done as soon as they are able.

Karla’s Korner As we continue to be unable to gather together for services, we can listen in to Karla’s weekly posts at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9t7DsW_OcCgSPSDwKiq9gw. Call, text or email her with any joys or prayer requests.

With Deepest Sympathy It is with great sadness that in these recent weeks we have lost two of our faithful members. They will be deeply missed. We continue to keep the families of Betty Frey and Vera Szabo in our thoughts and prayers during these difficult times.

Vera Szabo

February 22, 1930 - August 05, 2020

Vera Szabo, age 90, of Waukon, IA died Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon, IA. A private family graveside service will be held in the Frankville cemetery. Memorials may be sent to her son Edward at 2141 337th St, Decorah, IA 52101.

Vera Elaine Szabo was born on February 22, 1930 in Castalia, IA to Emil and Mildred (Oldag) Kamp. She was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Postville and was confirmed at Frankville Community Church on March 29, 1945. Vera graduated from Postville High School on May 24, 1950. She married Edward Szabo, her best friend, on June 24, 1950. Together they had four sons: Edward, James, Daryl and Thomas. Vera worked at home and took care of her four boys. When they got older, she started working out of the home. Vera worked for a factory in Spring Grove for four years then for Northern Engraving in Waukon for twenty-three years. When they closed down, she moved to Decorah and worked for six years as a caregiver until she had a back injury. Her favorite joy was her work and being with her family: children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Vera is survived by her sons: Edward (Barb) Szabo, Decorah, IA; James (Lana) Szabo, Cedar Rapids, IA; Daryl (Linda) Szabo, Postville, IA and Thomas (Sharry) Szabo, Decorah, IA. She is also survived by her grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by Edward, her parents, grandparents and brothers and sister.

The Frankville Fire Department has voted to hold their Labor Day BBQ on Monday, September 7th as a drive-thru. They have invited us to do pies again this year. Pies will be cut up and put in styrofoam containers like they were at the Ice Cream Social. There is also a possibility that the Fire Department may request that we only make a few kinds of pies so that the line can keep moving. More information will be forthcoming.

Betty Jeanne Doese Frey was born March 21, 1931, at home in Edgewood Lodomillo Township, Iowa, to Wesley and Opal (Prouse) Doese. Betty entered eternal rest Friday, July 24, 2020. She was raised on the family farm near Arlington, Iowa. In the early 40’s the German spelling of the family last name Doese was changed to Daisy. Still today the family uses the American spelling, Daisy, like the flower. Betty graduated from Arlington High School in 1949. On December 15, 1949, she was married to Arthur Lindy Frey, in West Union at the Bethel Presbyterian Church. Lindy and Betty had met at a carnival in Wadena, as Lindy followed her around the grounds, calling her by the name embroidered on her scarf, “Betty”. Betty’s father was concerned that she had met a Wadena boy, until she told him it was one of the Frey Boys…then he thought that was ok! Betty’s first job was at the Dime Store in the nearby town of Oelwein, Iowa. Lindy worked on the Frey Family Farm in Wadena. In 1952 they started their family and raised the first three of their five children at the farm in Wadena. In 1963, Lindy & Betty purchased their own farm and moved the family to Postville. They welcomed two more boys to the family and continued farming into the 1980’s. The family were all active members at the Frankville Community Presbyterian Church and Betty held many leadership roles with the women’s Presbytery group, including being active in the church Women’s Circle and many other activities over the years. Betty and Lindy were deeply committed to attending milestone celebrations of family and community friends, including baptisms, confirmations, graduations and weddings, often traveling many miles to be sure they could be there in person for loved ones. In 2008, after the tragic loss of her loving husband Lindy, Betty sold the farm and moved to Scenic Acres at Elkader. In 2014, she moved to the Good Samaritan Home in Postville. Betty is survived by four children, Sally Fox; (Montrose, CO); Kathleen (Pete) Fichtel, (Hiawatha, IA); David Frey (Chicago, IL); Larry (Annette) Frey (Postville, IA); five grandchildren, Stephanie (Scott) Sinner, Jennifer (Brad) Craig, Jason (Katie) Frey, Emily and Katelyn Frey; and four great granddaughters Maryann and Lilly Frey, Makayla and Daisy Craig. Betty is also survived by her brother Charley Daisy (Julia Faust), Arlington, IA. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, brother Gerald, sister Geraldine, grandson Brady, son Philo, husband Lindy and son in law Ryan Fox. Betty was laid to rest beside her beloved husband and son at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at the Wadena Cemetery, Wadena, Iowa with Rev. Karla Johnson as the officiant. Honorary Pallbearers were Pete Fichtel, Brad Craig, Scott Sinner. Memorials may be given to Frankville Presbyterian Church, Frankville, Iowa and Good Samaritan Society in Postville, Iowa. Please mail to: Kathleen Fichtel, 107 3rd Avenue, Hiawatha, Iowa 52233.

Prayer Requests For Jerrine Arney, who is recovering from surgery and is currently at Northgate Care Center in Waukon. Cards may be sent to her at Northgate Care Center, 960 4th St. NW, Waukon, IA 52172. For all we hold in our hearts who are sick, recovering from surgery, or have other special needs; who are grieving a loss; who are homebound or living in nursing homes; who are living away but are close in heart; and who are serving in mission or in the armed forces.

Photo by Marti Leiran

Prayer for the 2020 School Year, by Jill Duffield, The Presbyterian Outlook

Lord, we know you hold the future and walk with us even now on this unpredictable path of the pandemic. We trust you work through the most difficult of seasons and never abandon us to navigate life’s challenges alone. As we look to a new school year, we worry about the ongoing impact of COVID-19. It seems to be a time of no right answers, no clear good choices and no comprehensive way for parents, educators and administrators to meet the pressing needs of students, teachers, staff and families. We do not want children to fall further behind in their learning. We do not want to put caregivers in the position of choosing between going to work or tending to their children. We do not want to endanger the health of any in our community. Already stretched resources are pushed to the limit as we attempt to reduce class sizes, expand the ways content is delivered and seek to enact needed safety precautions. We look to you, Lord, to take, bless and multiply our efforts to educate and nurture your children. We look to you, Lord, who gives us the peace that passes understanding, hears the cries of the hurting and promises that small amounts of faith can precipitate large, life-giving change. We look to you, loving God, for wisdom, for courage, for inspiration, for creativity. As we make difficult decisions in an unprecedented time, grant us an unshakable commitment to one another, especially to the most vulnerable among us. Send your Spirit to open our eyes to the new thing you are doing. Send your Spirit to open our ears to the voices we need most to hear. Send your Spirit to open our hearts to the profound love you have for us all so that everything we do in this time of fear, anxiety and uncertainty reveals your compassion, kindness and grace. Send your Spirit to comfort and direct us as we humbly look to you for guidance and strength. Amen.

August Birthdays Aug. 1 Sheryl Schulte Aug. 7 Jerrine Arney Aug. 13 Colleen Finger Aug. 18 Lily Gormley Aug. 25 Tracer Rankin Aug. 25 Taylor Rankin Aug. 26 Emily Billmeyer

PW Update: Ice Cream Social — The PW ladies had a phenomenal turnout for their annual ice cream social on Wednesday, July 29th. A big THANK YOU goes out to all who supported us in any way, shape or form.

School supplies—The PW will be collecting school supplies again this year to give to Postville Community Schools. Please put them on the table in the overflow room at church or drop them off to Barb Cook at her home.

Musings from Members

~From JoAnne Bodley … Didn’t know if I should put it in but I’m better: I fell getting out of the pick-up at the grocery store a while ago. Don’t know if my knee buckled or missed the step. ER and 5 staples in my head and CatScan; later came home. My low back is sore, I think from hitting it too. Just glad we live in the country to be able to enjoy the outside!

~From Janine Brandt … Enjoying the beautiful outdoor space around the church.

Bible Trivia 1. In what city was Jesus born? 2. How many books are in the New Testament? 3. What type of insect did John the Baptist eat in the desert? 4. Who were the first apostles called to follow Jesus? 5. How many people did Jesus feed with five loaves of bread and two fish? 6. After Jesus was arrested, which apostle disowned him three times? 7. Who recognized Jesus as the Messiah when he was presented at the Temple as a baby? 8. Who asked Pilate for Jesus’ body after the crucifixion? 9. Paul was shipwrecked on what island? 10. What is the shortest book in the New Testament? 11. Who is the author of the Book of Revelation? 12. Matthew was a _________.

1. Bethlehem 2. Twenty-seven 3. Locusts 4. Peter and Andrew 5. About 5,000 men 6. Peter 7. Simeon 8. Joseph of Arimathea 9. Malta 10. 2 John 11. John 12. Tax collector