Chapel Video Archive

A couple of weeks before my second year as school chaplain, I was talking with Principal Randy Lowe. I told him I was struggling with what to share for the opening chapel. He said, “Have fun with it, spice things up.” 

From this point forward, CA’s opening and closing chapels would never be the same. Unfortunately it wasn’t until a few years later that we decided to film them.

I remember our first recorded chapel vividly. I was dangling from the auditorium catwalk, 30 feet in the air, in a homemade harness made by Dave Boll. It was not fun. I was terrified. But it did spice things up. This Mission Impossible chapel was a continuation of what is now over 30 years of “spiced up” opening and closing chapels.  

“Joy is the serious business of heaven,” wrote C.S. Lewis. So too, is it the serious business of CA.

When students see their teachers in goofy costumes, acting ridiculous, and obviously having fun—all for the sake of a Gospel proclamation—it says something about those teachers and the Gospel itself.

The Gospel breathes life! It frees us to live life to the full, and a full life is filled with laughter, fun, and joy. I hope you enjoy this archive of CA’s opening and closing chapels.

Rev. Dr. Timothy Berner
Executive Director

PS. I’d like to give a special shout-out to Dave Boll, our lead cameraman and video editor for many years. He spent countless long nights making sure these videos were finished on time. I’d also like to thank Jacob Berner,—yes my son—who took the time to digitize these old videos as well as create this webpage and promotional video. He’s come a long way from the kid fighting in our 2013 Duck Dynasty chapel. 

Listed here is every recorded CA opening and closing chapel since 1996. Using the tabs below, you can sort the videos chronologically or by our staff’s favorite videos done throughout the years.

Underneath each individual video is a “plus” symbol which can be used to see more details about the specific video. In these sections you will find a synopsis, cast list, fun facts, and behind-the-scenes stories about the chapel.

2023 Opening: Fearless

CA’s Chaplin makes a startling discovery about a musical hobby that has taken over the school.

Featuring:
Andrew Asp
Tim Berner
Michelle Connolly
Clara Paul
Josephine Johnson
Maddie Harre
Alice Dornsief
Marc Paul
Bob Wolf
Lusienie Fofana

Date: 2023 – Opening Chapel

2023 Closing: Super Mario Brothers

On a mission to save the Princess, Mario and Luigi set out to defeat Bowser. They soon learn that the only one who can truly save is Jesus.

Featuring:
Andrew Asp
Marc Paul
Gary Fritz
Bob Wolf
Clara Paul
Jason Acosta
Josephine Johnson

Date: 2023 – Closing Chapel

2022 Opening: Stranger CA II

Two CA teachers are pulled into the Upside Down and must remember to follow the Light in order to find freedom.

Featuring:
Josephine Anderson
Sarah Tramm
Andrew Asp
Tim Berner
Gary Fritz

Fun Fact: After over 25 years of writing and directing the chapel videos, Pastor Berner passes the torch to new campus Pastor, Andrew Asp. This is his first production.

Date: 2022 – Opening Chapel

2022 Closing: Star Wars “The Chosen”

In a battle for the chosen, the multiverse unleashes a multitude of familiar characters from past CA chapel videos. To set things back to normal, our heroes must learn that we are a chosen people belonging to God.

Featuring:
Gary Fritz
Lusienie Fofana
John Moore
Chris Roth
Dean Dunavan
Clara Paul
Josephine Anderson
B.J Brown
Andrew Hulke
Tim Berner
Bob Wolf
Josh Berner

Date: 2022 – Chapel

2021 Opening: Jungle Cruise

In search of the mysterious Pearl, two CA explorers travel to the Amazon Rainforest. While fighting thieves and treacherous waters they soon learn that “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. When he finds a pearl of great price, he sells all he has and buys it.” (Mathew 13: 45-46)

Featuring:
Dean Dunavan
Tim Berner
Bob Wolf
Andrew Hulke
Gary Fritz
B.J Brown
Marc Paul
Josephine Anderson
Clara Paul
Directed by Noah Loushin

Fun Fact: We were very exhausted having to row up and down the river many times to get the perfect shot.

Date: 2021 – Opening Chapel

2021 Closing: CAvengers III

Not wanting to interact with people again, a CA teacher invents a potion that will force social distancing forever. Thankfully the CAvengers are called into action for the third time to save the school.

Featuring:
Lusienie Fofana
Tim Berner
Dean Dunavan
Bob Wolf
B.J Brown
Marc Paul
Sarah Tramm
Gary Fritz
Andrew Hulke
Rick Kuhlman

Fun Facts: This video features a celebration of Mr. Kuhlman’s 49 years as a teacher at CA.

Noah Loushin (CA ’22) and Ryan Levahn (CA ’15) add some of the best visual effects in a CA chapel to this day.

Date: 2021 – Closing Chapel

2020 Opening: Indiana Jones

The famed explorer Squeegee returns in search of the “Pharaohs Heart” only to accidentally set free the evil Pharaoh himself. Now, Indiana Jones must swing in to save the day.

Featuring:
Andrew Hulke
Dean Dunavan
Gary Fritz
Tim Berner

Fun Fact: Pastor Berner passes the torch of Indiana Jones to a much younger Mr. Hulke.

Date: 2020 – Opening Chapel

2019 Opening: The Light

For these four people, darkness is all they’ve ever known. That is until one day, when one of them decides to embrace the light and see where it will take him.

Featuring:
Tim Berner
Dean Dunavan
Gary Fritz
Josh Berner

Date: 2019 – Opening Chapel

2018 Opening: The Subversives

When the leader of a supposed terrorist organization known as The Subversives is spotted in public, two secret agents are sent to track him down. As they get closer to unraveling this group’s mysterious purpose, they begin to question what being “subversive” really means.

Featuring:
Dean Dunavan
Andy Audette
Gary Fritz
Marc Paul
Tim Berner
Lusienie Fofana
Lisa Sell
Vue Lee

Fun Fact: Thought by many to be one of CA’s most powerful messages, this video was banned from the larger CA community by our Communications Director due to its rather dark and violent nature. This is the first time it has been made public.

Date: 2018 – Opening Chapel

2018 Closing: Stranger CA

While going home, CA’s Athletic Director is kidnapped. In an attempt to rescue him, Four CA staff members enter the ominous Upside Down.

Featuring:
Sarah Tramm
Tim Berner
Gary Fritz
Gary Fritz
B.J Brown
Chris Roth
Entire CA Staff

Fun Facts: This video features one of Mr. Boll’s best special effects, the Demogorgan coming out of the wall.

Ms. Tramm hated that she had to have a bloody nose for most of the chapel.

Date: 2018 – Closing Chapel

2017 Opening: The Twilight Zone

A CA student gets pulled into The Twilight Zone by chains that are holding him back. To escape, he must learn to let go and embrace a new life in Christ.

Featuring:
CA Students
B.J Brown
Tim Berner

Date: 2017 – Opening Chapel

2017 Closing: CAvengers II

When the Beacon is stolen again, the CAvengers assemble to defeat an evil villain and save Concordia Academy.

Featuring:
Lusienie Fofana
Tim Berner
Dean Dunavan
Bob Wolf
B.J Brown
Marc Paul
Sarah Tramm
Chris Roth

Fun Fact: When Mr. Wolf took off his shirt and turned into the Hulk, he ran past a daycare center where the staff quick rushed all of the children inside.

Date: 2017 – Closing Chapel

2016 Opening: Pokemon Go

When a CA teacher reluctantly agrees to get a new phone, he learns about a new app that lets him see things beyond the surface.

Featuring:
Gary Fritz
Tim Berner
Dean Dunavan
Rebecca Fritz
Becky Berner
CA Alumni

Date: 2016 – Opening Chapel

2016 Closing: The Tonight Show with Timmy Fallon 2

Timmy Fallon returns to write some more thank you notes, stuff students in phone booths and demonstrate the evolution of mom dancing.

Featuring:
Tim Berner
Dean Dunavan
Bob Wolf
B.J Brown
Rebecca Fritz
Marc Paul
Entire CA Staff

Date: 2016 – Closing Chapel

2015 Opening: Mission Impossible

Retired special agent Ethan Hunt is called back to the line of duty when a rival agent needs help escaping from the enemy’s side.

Featuring:
Tim Berner
Dean Dunavan
Marc Paul
B.J Brown
Kelly Mack
Bob Wolf
Gary Fritz
Chris Roth

Date: 2015 – Opening Chapel

2014 Opening: Redemption of the Planet of the Apes

When an odd student transfers to CA and promotes ape-like behavior among students, two staff members must convince them to instead embrace godliness before it’s too late.

Featuring:
Dean Dunavan
Tim Berner
Gary Fritz
Kim Dunn
Connie Voss
CA Students

Fun Fact: We were surprised at how creepy this chapel ended up being.

Date: 2014 – Opening Chapel

2014 Closing: The Tonight Show with Timmy Fallon

The Tonight Show comes to CA and features some thank you notes, things that are “Ewe” and an entire staff dance.

Featuring:
Tim Berner
Dean Dunavan
Matt Stefan
B.J Brown
Marc Paul
Joy Greipentrog
Megan Obermueller
Entire CA Staff

Fun Fact: Pastor Berner having to do stand up comedy in front of the entire student body was one of the most terrifying things he’s ever done.

Date: 2014 – Closing Chapel

2013 Opening: Duck Dynasty

In a multi-generational competition, the Robertson family competes in a series of challenges to make their father proud.

Featuring:
Tim Berner
Matt Stefan
Dean Dunavan
Gary Fritz
Gus Stefan
Jacob Berner

Fun Fact: Pastor Berner and Mr. Stefan fall into the same leech-infested waters that Mr. Fritz did in the Pink Panther.

Date: 2013 – Opening Chapel

2013 Closing: The Voice

A number of CA teachers compete on The Voice and realize that you don’t need to compete on a TV show to find your true “voice.”

Featuring:
Matt Stefan
Dean Dunavan
Tim Berner
Joy Greipentrog
Bruce Urban
Cindy Urban
Steve Dickhudt
Marc Paul
Kurt Vallin
Megan Obermueller
Rick Kuhlman

Date: 2013 – Closing Chapel

2012 Opening: You’ve Got a Friend in Me

A new student befriends Mayhem and quickly learns that you should chose your friends wisely.

Featuring:
Gary Fritz
Matt Stefan
Tim Berner
Grace Dunavan

Fun Fact: Mr. Stefan’s performance of You’ve Got a Friend in Me is still one of our favorites. We miss you Matt!

Date: 2012 – Opening Chapel

2012 Closing: CAvengers

When a teacher gone rogue steals the Beacon of Concordia, Nick Power calls in the CAvengers to save the day.

Featuring:
Lusienie Fofana
Steve Dickhudt
Matt Stefan
Gary Fritz
Tim Berner
B.J Brown
Dean Dunavan
Gary Fritz

Date: 2012 – Closing Chapel

2011 Opening: Sasquatch

Four CA teachers take a trip up north and decide to record the entire weekend. What starts out as a fun vacation quickly turns into a race to survive against a creature who prefers to be called Sasquatch.

Featuring:
Tim Berner
Gary Fritz
Matt Stefan
Dean Dunavan

Fun Fact: The cast took great pride in the fact that they were able to successfully jump scare the entire student body.

Date: 2011 – Opening Chapel

2010 Opening: Karate Teacher

Seeking a fresh start, CA’s newest teacher promptly faces bullying. With guidance from the school janitor, he quickly learns to find his true “center.”

Featuring:
Matt Stefan
Dean Dunav
Gary Fritz
Tim Berner
Marc Paul
Kurt Vallin
Entire CA Staff

Date: 2010 – Opening Chapel

2010 Closing: Sherlock Holmes “Eyes to See”

When a painting is stolen at Hawthorne Manor, Holmes and Watson learn that in order to solve the case, they must have “eyes to see.”

Featuring:
Gary Fritz
Matt Stefan
Tim Berner
Dean Dunavan
Steve Dickhudt
Sara Nystune

Date: 2010 – Opening Chapel

2009 Opening: Indiana Jones and the Orb of Endor

Indiana Jones and his sidekick Squeegee travel around the world in search of the mystifying Orb of Endor.

Featuring:
Tim Berner
Dean Dunavan
B.J Brown
Keith Esala
Matt Stefan
Gary Fritz

Fun Fact: A majority of this chapel was filmed at Whitewater State Park.

Date: 2009 – Opening Chapel

2008 Opening: CA Olympics

The staff at Concordia Academy begin training for the Olympic Games.

Featuring:
The entire CA Staff

Date: 2008 – Opening Chapel

2008 Closing: Book of Answers

When dark and cryptic spirits begin to appear throughout Concordia, two teachers set out to find the Book of Answers by following a series of mysterious clues. “When evening comes and sets day free, it shines the way for those who see.”

Featuring:
Dean Dunavan
Gary Fritz 
Tim Berner
Matt Stefan 
Tom Kuseske 
John Chilman 
Mike Law
Entire CA Staff

Fun Fact: Mr. Chilman and Mr. Law in grass skirts doing a hula dance is priceless. They did not know this would appear in the video.

Date: 2008 – Closing Chapel

2007 Opening: High School Musical

East High isn’t the only musical high school in the country. Featuring a choreographed dance with the entire CA faculty.

Featuring:
Gary Fritz
Rebecca Fritz
Entire CA Staff

Fun Fact: Pastor Berner’s greatest achievement was getting Rick Kuhlman, Tom Kuseske, and Cindy Urban to dance in front of the entire student body.

Date: 2007 – Opening Chapel

2007 Closing: Pirates of the Caribbean

Freed from prison, Jack Sparrow must now evade his enemies and prevent the Crystal Pearl from falling into the wrong hands.

Featuring:
Dean Dunavan
Matt Stefan
B.J Brown
Micah Treichel
Tim Berner
Gary Fritz
John Chilman
Steve Dickhudt
Marc Paul
Lusienie Fofana
Megan Obermueller
Nate Jorgensen

Fun Fact: While filming the final battle on Lake Owasso, the police showed up. Perhaps it had something to do with the firing of live cannons… We were all a little embarrassed to admit we were teachers at CA.

Date: 2007 – Closing Chapel

2006 Closing: The Pink Panther

The bumbling Inspector Clouseau is sent to investigate the disappearance of the Golden Moth of Poopee. (It’s pronounced poo-paye)

Featuring:
Gary Fritz
Matt Stefan
Tim Berner
Dean Dunavan
Sara Nystune
Steve Dickhudt

Fun Fact: Many takes were needed because Mr. Stefan couldn’t help but burst out laughing when Mr. Fritz said “the feeeeel of Ming.”

Date: 2006 – Closing Chapel

2005 Opening: Super Gary

A CA teacher dreading the upcoming school year sets out to see what his superpower is. With a little help from Buddy, Super Gary learns that you don’t need special powers to be super.

Featuring:
Gary Fritz
Dean Dunavan

Fun Fact: The real ending of this chapel was Pastor Berner having to rush Mr. Fritz to the hospital with 3rd degree burns because Mr. Dunavan poured liquid Nitrogen on him to get the smoking effect for the end scene.

Date: 2005 – Opening Chapel

2005 Closing: The Twilight Zone

Waking up in the Twilight Zone, Alan is soon on the run. In order to escape, he must learn to let go of what he loves and realize that some losses are not truly a loss.

Featuring:
Dean Dunavan
Gary Fritz
Tim Berner
B.J Brown
Sara Nystune

Fun Facts: When Mr. Dunavan borrowed his baby nephew for the final scene, he did not mention to his sister-in-law that knives would be involved. Due to this fact he has since been too afraid to show her this video.

Both Pastor Berner’s Dad and Mr. Dunavan’s mom appear in this video.

Date: 2005 – Closing Chapel

2004 Opening: The Blues Brothers

The Blues Brothers set out on a “mission from God” to try and get the band back together.

Featuring:
John Chilman
Tim Berner
Gary Fritz
Dean Dunavan
Rick Kuhlman
Megan Obermueller
Kurt Vallin
Alice Dornseif
Jyl Dunavan

Fun Fact: The conclusion of this year’s chapel was performed live in front of the student body. Unfortunately this ending was not recorded. The finale consisted of Pastor Berner and Mr. Chilman doing a full Rhythm and Blues Review concert which included a Mr. Chilman cartwheel. It’s a true tragedy that it wasn’t filmed.

Date: 2004 – Opening Chapel

2004 Closing: Lord of the Rings “Return of the King”

In a battle that has lasted the entire school year, the Fellowship presses on to defeat the dark lord and destroy the ring of power once and for all.

Featuring:
Dean Dunavan
Gary Fritz
Megan Obermueller
Tim Berner
John Chilman
Kurt Vallin
John Chilman

Fun Fact: Throughout all the years of making these videos a constant theme was do it and ask for permission later. The cast just showed up at the Mall of America in costume without permission to do anything and got away with everything.

Date: 2004 – Closing Chapel

2003 Opening: Lord of the Rings “Fellowship of the Ring”

In an iconic CA chapel, Frodo and the Fellowship of the Ring set out on an adventure to defeat the dark lord and destroy the ring of power that they found in the parking lot…

Featuring:
Dean Dunavan
Megan Obermueller
Tim Berner
Gary Fritz
John Chilman
Steve Dickhudt
Kurt Vallin

Fun Fact: We were very concerned that we were going to cause a car accident as we walked along highway 36.

Date: 2003 – Opening Chapel

2003 Closing: X-Men

Through the Word of God, a graduating senior is transformed into a powerful warrior for Christ who can take on whatever challenges the real world might throw at him.

Featuring:
Dean Dunavan
CA Students

Date: 2003 – Closing Chapel

2002 Opening: Scooby-Doo

The Mystery Incorporated gang arrives at CA to investigate reports of a mummy wreaking havoc on the school’s new building project.

Featuring:
Gary Fritz
Dean Dunavan
Tim Berner
Megan Obermueller
Amy Alkire
Tom Kuseske
Randy Lowe
Jodi Braun
Josh Lowe

Fun Facts: The whole cast spent hours making and painting the Mystery Machine. Only when filming did they realize that Fred couldn’t exit the driver side door. (Pastor Berner still wishes he had saved that piece of cardboard).

Mr. Boll did all the editing for this video using nothing but two VHS recorders.

Date: 2002 – Opening Chapel

2002 Closing: Twilight Zone

Dreaming of summer vacation, a CA student wakes up to find himself in the Twilight Zone. In order to escape, he must learn to fight the battles that few are willing to fight.

Featuring:
Tim Berner
Dean Dunavan
Gary Fritz
Hal Schmidt
Mike Law
Tim Stroshien
Dave Boll

Fun Fact: The first of many chapels featuring Mr. Law with his shirt off.

Date: 2002 – Closing Chapel

2001 Opening: Higher Ground

Three intrepid mountain climbers are on the verge of freezing to death and must decide whether to stay put or continue climbing to find higher ground.

Featuring:
Dean Dunavan
Tim Berner
Gary Fritz

Fun Fact: To make the mountain we had to order a custom tarp which is normally used to cover semi trucks.

Date: 2001 – Opening Chapel

2000 Opening: Spiderman

When CA’s chemistry teacher invents a serum that turns students evil, Spiderman must swing in from the rafters and save the school before its too late.

Featuring:
Bruce Urban
Dean Dunavan
Aaron Vogel
Tim Berner
Gary Fritz
John Chilman
Jodi Braun
Alice Dornseif

Fun Fact: Mr. Urban was very thrilled to play the bad guy and was excited to work in a line from Home Alone.

Date: 2000 – Opening Chapel

2000 Closing: Indiana Jones “Fan into Flame”

Indiana Jones leaps into adventure and must discover that the only way to defeat the Nazis is to “fan into flame the gift of God.”

Featuring:
Tim Berner
Gary Fritz
Tom Kuseske

Fun Fact: One of the Natives, Evan Schiebout broke his ankle during the live performance and missed the football season. Coach Aurich still hasn’t forgiven Pastor Berner.

Date: 2000 – Closing Chapel

1999 Opening: Star Wars II

Featuring a multitude of characters from across the Star Wars universe, a young Anakin Skywalker must chose which path he will take to determine his destiny.

Featuring:
Dean Dunavan
Aaron Vogel
Tim Berner
Gary Fritz
John Chilman
Micah Fritz
Alice Dornsief
Mike Law
Lisa McCowen

Fun Fact: Ms. McCowen had a little too much fun beating the helpless Mr. Chilman.

Date: 1999 – Opening Chapel

1999 Closing: Batman and Robin

When the Joker threatens to take over Concordia, Batman and Robin must step in and save the day.

Featuring:
Tim Berner
Aaron Vogel
Mike Law
John Chilman
Tim Stroschien
Gary Fritz
Alice Dornsief

Fun Fact: This chapel is just one example of taking advantage of the former gymnast Aaron Vogel’s acrobatic skills.

Date: 1999 – Opening Chapel

1998 Opening: Army

Three soldiers find themselves in the middle of a war zone and must decide which path will lead them to safety.

Featuring:
Tim Berner
Dean Dunavan
Aaron Vogel

Date: 1998 – Opening Chapel

1998 Closing: Titanic

CA staff members board the Titanic in what turns out to be a journey they will never forget.

Featuring:
Alice Dornsief
Mike Law
John Chilman
Tim Berner
Bob Quast
Jill Hutchins

Fun Fact: Only Mr. Boll could figure out how to build a massive stage and elevate it to simulate the Titanic sinking. Many hours of rehearsal went into making sure everything went smoothly.

Date: 1998 – Closing Chapel

1997 Opening: Star Trek

In an odd assignment, the CA crew aboard the USS Enterprise is ordered to guard the sun.

Featuring:
Tim Berner
Randy Lowe
Gary Fritz
Aaron Vogel
Steve Dickhudt
Mike Aurich as the “Klingon”

Fun Fact: To this day, almost nobody knew that Mr. Aurich was the Klingon. This is the first time it has been revealed.

Date: 1997 – Opening Chapel

1997 Closing: Spirit Wars

In a Galaxy not so far away… Concordia Academy must defeat the evil empire with a little help from a bazooka wielding study hall monitor.

Featuring:
Tim Berner
Aaron Vogel
Alice Dornsief

Fun Fact: A star was born when Mrs. Dornsief kicked open a locker to wield her giant bazooka.

Date: 1997 – Closing Chapel

1996 Opening: Mission Impossible

In the first ever recorded CA chapel, a mysterious spy must discover the “Word” that can break down walls.

Featuring:
Mike Law
John Chilman
Tim Berner

Fun Fact: A great example of faith (or stupidity), Pastor Berner is still shocked that he completely entrusted his life to Mr. Boll’s homemade harness and pully system when jumping off the catwalk.

Date: 1996 – Opening Chapel

2005 Closing: The Twilight Zone

Waking up in the Twilight Zone, Alan is soon on the run. In order to escape, he must learn to let go of what he loves and realize that some losses are not truly a loss.

Featuring:
Dean Dunavan
Gary Fritz
Tim Berner
B.J Brown
Sara Nystune

Fun Facts: When Mr. Dunavan borrowed his baby nephew for the final scene, he did not mention to his sister-in-law that knives would be involved. Due to this fact he has since been too afraid to show her this video.

Both Pastor Berner’s Dad and Mr. Dunavan’s mom appear in this video.

Date: 2005 – Closing Chapel

2018 Opening: The Subversives

When the leader of a supposed terrorist organization known as The Subversives is spotted in public, two secret agents are sent to track him down. As they get closer to unraveling this group’s mysterious purpose, they begin to question what being “subversive” really means.

Featuring:
Dean Dunavan
Andy Audette
Gary Fritz
Marc Paul
Tim Berner
Lusienie Fofana
Lisa Sell
Vue Lee

Fun Fact: Thought by many to be one of CA’s most powerful messages, this video was banned from the larger CA community by our Communications Director due to its rather dark and violent nature. This is the first time it has been made public.

Date: 2018 – Opening Chapel

2007 Closing: Pirates of the Caribbean

Freed from prison, Jack Sparrow must now evade his enemies and prevent the Crystal Pearl from falling into the wrong hands.

Featuring:
Dean Dunavan
Matt Stefan
B.J Brown
Micah Treichel
Tim Berner
Gary Fritz
John Chilman
Steve Dickhudt
Marc Paul
Lusienie Fofana
Megan Obermueller
Nate Jorgensen

Fun Fact: While filming the final battle on Lake Owasso, the police showed up. Perhaps it had something to do with the firing of live cannons… We were all a little embarrassed to admit we were teachers at CA.

Date: 2007 – Closing Chapel

2003 Opening: Lord of the Rings “Fellowship of the Ring”

In an iconic CA chapel, Frodo and the Fellowship of the Ring set out on an adventure to defeat the dark lord and destroy the ring of power that they found in the parking lot…

Featuring:
Dean Dunavan
Megan Obermueller
Tim Berner
Gary Fritz
John Chilman
Steve Dickhudt
Kurt Vallin

Fun Fact: We were very concerned that we were going to cause a car accident as we walked along highway 36.

Date: 2003 – Opening Chapel

2005 Opening: Super Gary

A CA teacher dreading the upcoming school year sets out to see what his superpower is. With a little help from Buddy, Super Gary learns that you don’t need special powers to be super.

Featuring:
Gary Fritz
Dean Dunavan

Fun Fact: The real ending of this chapel was Pastor Berner having to rush Mr. Fritz to the hospital with 3rd degree burns because Mr. Dunavan poured liquid Nitrogen on him to get the smoking effect for the end scene.

Date: 2005 – Opening Chapel

2006 Closing: The Pink Panther

The bumbling Inspector Clouseau is sent to investigate the disappearance of the Golden Moth of Poopee. (It’s pronounced poo-paye)

Featuring:
Gary Fritz
Matt Stefan
Tim Berner
Dean Dunavan
Sara Nystune
Steve Dickhudt

Fun Fact: Many takes were needed because Mr. Stefan couldn’t help but burst out laughing when Mr. Fritz said “the feeeeel of Ming.”

Date: 2006 – Closing Chapel

2011 Opening: Sasquatch

Four CA teachers take a trip up north and decide to record the entire weekend. What starts out as a fun vacation quickly turns into a race to survive against a creature who prefers to be called Sasquatch.

Featuring:
Tim Berner
Gary Fritz
Matt Stefan
Dean Dunavan

Fun Fact: The cast took great pride in the fact that they were able to successfully jump scare the entire student body.

Date: 2011 – Opening Chapel

2008 Closing: Book of Answers

When dark and cryptic spirits begin to appear throughout Concordia, two teachers set out to find the Book of Answers by following a series of mysterious clues. “When evening comes and sets day free, it shines the way for those who see.”

Featuring:
Dean Dunavan
Gary Fritz 
Tim Berner
Matt Stefan 
Tom Kuseske 
John Chilman 
Mike Law
Entire CA Staff

Fun Fact: Mr. Chilman and Mr. Law in grass skirts doing a hula dance is priceless. They did not know this would appear in the video.

Date: 2008 – Closing Chapel

2021 Opening: Jungle Cruise

In search of the mysterious Pearl, two CA explorers travel to the Amazon Rainforest. While fighting thieves and treacherous waters they soon learn that “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. When he finds a pearl of great price, he sells all he has and buys it.” (Mathew 13: 45-46)

Featuring:
Dean Dunavan
Tim Berner
Bob Wolf
Andrew Hulke
Gary Fritz
B.J Brown
Marc Paul
Josephine Anderson
Clara Paul
Directed by Noah Loushin

Fun Fact: We were very exhausted having to row up and down the river many times to get the perfect shot.

Date: 2021 – Opening Chapel

2004 Closing: Lord of the Rings “Return of the King”

In a battle that has lasted the entire school year, the Fellowship presses on to defeat the dark lord and destroy the ring of power once and for all.

Featuring:
Dean Dunavan
Gary Fritz
Megan Obermueller
Tim Berner
John Chilman
Kurt Vallin
John Chilman

Fun Fact: Throughout all the years of making these videos a constant theme was do it and ask for permission later. The cast just showed up at the Mall of America in costume without permission to do anything and got away with everything.

Date: 2004 – Closing Chapel

2002 Opening: Scooby-Doo

The Mystery Incorporated gang arrives at CA to investigate reports of a mummy wreaking havoc on the school’s new building project.

Featuring:
Gary Fritz
Dean Dunavan
Tim Berner
Megan Obermueller
Amy Alkire
Tom Kuseske
Randy Lowe
Jodi Braun
Josh Lowe

Fun Facts: The whole cast spent hours making and painting the Mystery Machine. Only when filming did they realize that Fred couldn’t exit the driver side door. (Pastor Berner still wishes he had saved that piece of cardboard).

Mr. Boll did all the editing for this video using nothing but two VHS recorders.

Date: 2002 – Opening Chapel

2009 Opening: Indiana Jones and the Orb of Endor

Indiana Jones and his sidekick Squeegee travel around the world in search of the mystifying Orb of Endor.

Featuring:
Tim Berner
Dean Dunavan
B.J Brown
Keith Esala
Matt Stefan
Gary Fritz

Fun Fact: A majority of this chapel was filmed at Whitewater State Park.

Date: 2009 – Opening Chapel

2010 Closing: Sherlock Holmes “Eyes to See”

When a painting is stolen at Hawthorne Manor, Holmes and Watson learn that in order to solve the case, they must have “eyes to see.”

Featuring:
Gary Fritz
Matt Stefan
Tim Berner
Dean Dunavan
Steve Dickhudt
Sara Nystune

Date: 2010 – Opening Chapel

2021 Closing: CAvengers III

Not wanting to interact with people again, a CA teacher invents a potion that will force social distancing forever. Thankfully the CAvengers are called into action for the third time to save the school.

Featuring:
Lusienie Fofana
Tim Berner
Dean Dunavan
Bob Wolf
B.J Brown
Marc Paul
Sarah Tramm
Gary Fritz
Andrew Hulke
Rick Kuhlman

Fun Facts: This video features a celebration of Mr. Kuhlman’s 49 years as a teacher at CA.

Noah Loushin (CA ’22) and Ryan Levahn (CA ’15) add some of the best visual effects in a CA chapel to this day.

Date: 2021 – Closing Chapel

2014 Opening: Redemption of the Planet of the Apes

When an odd student transfers to CA and promotes ape-like behavior among students, two staff members must convince them to instead embrace godliness before it’s too late.

Featuring:
Dean Dunavan
Tim Berner
Gary Fritz
Kim Dunn
Connie Voss
CA Students

Fun Fact: We were surprised at how creepy this chapel ended up being.

Date: 2014 – Opening Chapel

2004 Opening: The Blues Brothers

The Blues Brothers set out on a “mission from God” to try and get the band back together.

Featuring:
John Chilman
Tim Berner
Gary Fritz
Dean Dunavan
Rick Kuhlman
Megan Obermueller
Kurt Vallin
Alice Dornseif
Jyl Dunavan

Fun Fact: The conclusion of this year’s chapel was performed live in front of the student body. Unfortunately this ending was not recorded. The finale consisted of Pastor Berner and Mr. Chilman doing a full Rhythm and Blues Review concert which included a Mr. Chilman cartwheel. It’s a true tragedy that it wasn’t filmed.

Date: 2004 – Opening Chapel

2010 Opening: Karate Teacher

Seeking a fresh start, CA’s newest teacher promptly faces bullying. With guidance from the school janitor, he quickly learns to find his true “center.”

Featuring:
Matt Stefan
Dean Dunav
Gary Fritz
Tim Berner
Marc Paul
Kurt Vallin
Entire CA Staff

Fun Fact: Ms. McCowen had a little too much fun beating the helpless Mr. Chilman.

Date: 2010 – Opening Chapel

1997 Closing: Spirit Wars

In a Galaxy not so far away… Concordia Academy must defeat the evil empire with a little help from a bazooka wielding study hall monitor.

Featuring:
Tim Berner
Aaron Vogel
Alice Dornsief

Fun Fact: A star was born when Mrs. Dornsief kicked open a locker to wield her giant bazooka.

Date: 1997 – Closing Chapel

2013 Opening: Duck Dynasty

In a multi-generational competition, the Robertson family competes in a series of challenges to make their father proud.

Featuring:
Tim Berner
Matt Stefan
Dean Dunavan
Gary Fritz
Gus Stefan
Jacob Berner

Fun Fact: Pastor Berner and Mr. Stefan fall into the same leech-infested waters that Mr. Fritz did in the Pink Panther.

Date: 2013 – Opening Chapel

2015 Opening: Mission Impossible

Retired special agent Ethan Hunt is called back to the line of duty when a rival agent needs help escaping from the enemy’s side.

Featuring:
Tim Berner
Dean Dunavan
Marc Paul
B.J Brown
Kelly Mack
Bob Wolf
Gary Fritz
Chris Roth

Date: 2015 – Opening Chapel

2018 Closing: Stranger CA

While going home, CA’s Athletic Director is kidnapped. In an attempt to rescue him, Four CA staff members enter the ominous Upside Down.

Featuring:
Sarah Tramm
Tim Berner
Gary Fritz
Gary Fritz
B.J Brown
Chris Roth
Entire CA Staff

Fun Facts: This video features one of Mr. Boll’s best special effects, the Demogorgan coming out of the wall.

Ms. Tramm hated that she had to have a bloody nose for most of the chapel.

Date: 2018 – Closing Chapel

1997 Opening: Star Trek

In an odd assignment, the CA crew aboard the USS Enterprise is ordered to guard the sun.

Featuring:
Tim Berner
Randy Lowe
Gary Fritz
Aaron Vogel
Steve Dickhudt
Mike Aurich as the “Klingon”

Fun Fact: To this day, almost nobody knew that Mr. Aurich was the Klingon. This is the first time it has been revealed.

Date: 1997 – Opening Chapel

One response to “Chapel Video Archive”

  1. Dave Boll Avatar
    Dave Boll

    Jacob;
    you did an incredible job on the “trailer” for these, as well as getting all of this put together! What a gift!

    Reply

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