EXELAND, Wis. (UMNS)--First United Methodist Church celebrated the 100th birthday of organist Helen Aspseter on July 12. Aspseter was playing the prelude, accompanying the hymns, and providing worship music throughout the service, just as she has done virtually every Sunday and holy day for the 
past 74 years. Her tenure began shortly after she married Andy Aspseter, a Great Lakes seaman, and he brought her home to Exeland. He left her in the house across the street from the church while he went to start the fire to warm their new home. The pastor appeared and asked if she would play for the Christmas Eve service that evening. She did, and she's been at it ever since. On July 12, the church was overflowing with well-wishers at the morning worship and later at a musical program in her honor. From youth to grandparents, the program featured performers of all ages, many of whom had been her students.
past 74 years. Her tenure began shortly after she married Andy Aspseter, a Great Lakes seaman, and he brought her home to Exeland. He left her in the house across the street from the church while he went to start the fire to warm their new home. The pastor appeared and asked if she would play for the Christmas Eve service that evening. She did, and she's been at it ever since. On July 12, the church was overflowing with well-wishers at the morning worship and later at a musical program in her honor. From youth to grandparents, the program featured performers of all ages, many of whom had been her students. 
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