March
2008
MINISTERS
CORNER
A
very happy St. Patrick’s Day and Happy Easter! The Center’s flower garden sets
the stage this month. We are looking forward to warmer weather. Things are
going well at the Center. The children are now taking a very active part in the
church services, playing music and sharing at the time of testimony. They help
setting up and putting things away after the services. The Board members voted
to continue our “Fill the Bags” year round. We will collect canned goods and
personal items and paper products, if they are not distributed within a month,
we will give them to the local food bank. We are going to purchase Bibles for
the new members and children who do not have one. Easter is a time for renewing
our faith, not only in God, but also in each other. It gives me an opportunity
to look at my relationships and time to renew. When I come to the realization
that God is my only strength, my cup runneth over. I shall not want. For all
good is mine now. John 8:12 says, “I am the light of the world, he that follows
me shall not walk in darkness, but have the Light of Life.” I know in His
presence, I walk hand in hand with Truth. The principles of the Creator dwells
in me and sustains me in all my undertakings. My affirmation is: I know when I
focus on the God qualities in me I can see only a perfect pattern, as I
manifest perfect health. Once more I thank all of you who send support to the
Center, whether material or spiritual. This is our lifeline to you and to this
newsletter. Today I strive to become Christ like in consciousness. It is a new
way of life for me. I do this by sharing with others, the gifts of love, joy,
praise and gladness. Know that we are all one with God the Father, His son
Christ Jesus and the Holy Spirit.
Rev.
Ken Leppell
Happy Easter! Easter Sunday is March 23 rd this year. As I reflect on the Easter messages I have heard, I recognize the same theme, which is how much our Father/Almighty God loves us. I cannot fathom the sacrifice of Christ Jesus. Emmanuel means God among us. He came to walk in this world with us. I remember the words Christ prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane, “Let this cup pass from me. Your will not mine be done.” And He sweated blood. This is not the joy of Easter. This is the agony of Christ as He faced His death. The JOY of His triumph over death, for us, is what His resurrection stands for. The empty cross represents our salvation. The Easter Bunnies are cute and the eggs and candy are fun, but let us always remember the true meaning of Easter and the great love the Lord has for us. I thank God for His immeasurable mercy and love. To be selfless in our daily life, giving of ourselves, caring for others, doing what the Bible says about caring for the needy, widows and those sick or in distress will teach us how to live a Christ-like life. We will draw closer to God, and find that talking with Him (praying and listening) will fill any void in our lives that we may think we have. Thanks to our new board members for their support of this church and it’s people. I would like to say Happy Birthday to March celebrants: Gerald Cozad, Andrew Phillips, Rachel Denney and everyone that I did not remember. Love in God’s service, Rev. Kay
Rev. Kay Leppell
Sunday Services are at 11:00 am. We welcome everyone to worship with us. Invite a guest or two and join us. We are located on Levee Road, in the Riverside Valley Grange, across the bridge from River Road, in Puyallup. Please call for directions if necessary. 253-845-3957
PRAYER
REQUESTS
Please include in your healing prayers the following:
Joe and Rae Duncan & family
Steve Erskine
Sally Guthrie
Misty Parker
Dawn Fuller and family
Louis and Monique Barnard
Gus DeBock
Norma Corcoran
Lila McPheeters
Calvin
and Juanita Leppell
Natalie Morris
Rev. Marie White
Leslie Lanksbury
Vicki Kauth
Bobbi Rainha
Gloria Templeton
Brittany McKern
Star Kinsey
Brandi Aron
We see you whole and well in all aspects of your life, know that nothing is impossible with God, the Source of all good. Thank you, Father. We let it go and so it is.
Please
include the Center in your prayers. We are looking for a permanent home. __________________________________
We thank you for your support by mail and at church. Your
blessings and prosperity are continuing to increase. We are now linked with Pay
Pal online. This will enable visitors to our web site to donate to the church. Our
Internet website address is: www.c-o-m-e.org
Please email us for prayer requests, suggestions and any input you may have. Please reference the church in the subject line and email to: Kaycha@aol.com. If you prefer to send by mail our address is at the top of the page. Our FAX number is: 253-440-0446
Ministers
Schedule
Rev. Kay Leppell will be speaking in March. Please bring your friends and family to hear the wisdom she has for you.
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MARCH BIBLE READING
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son; that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.
MARCH AFFIRMATION
As
I let go of this problem, the solution comes. I let go now, trusting,
knowing that it is solved.
MINISTERS
We are available for spiritual counseling, ceremonies, weddings, and memorials.
Rev. Ken Leppell--253-845-3957
Rev. Kay Leppell--253-845-3957
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SPIRITUAL BREAKFAST!
The breakfast starts at 9 am to 10:30 a.m., the first Sunday of each month.
Eggs, oatmeal, bacon, ham, sausage, hash browns, pancakes, waffles, toast, juice, coffee, and milk are all on the menu. Cost? A love donation is appreciated.
POETRY CORNER
THE TOUCH OF THE MASTER'S HAND
"‘Twas battered and scarred, and the auctioneer
Thought it scarcely worth his while
To waste much time on the old violin,
But he held it up with a smile.
"What am I bidden, good folks," he cried,
"Who'll start bidding for me?
A dollar, a dollar - now who’ll make it two _
Two dollars and who’ll make it three?
"Three dollars once, three dollars twice,
Going for three". . . but no!
From the room far back a gray-haired man
Came forward and picked up the bow;
Then wiping the dust from the old violin,
And tightening up the strings,
He played a melody, pure and sweet,
As sweet as a caroling angel sings.
The music ceased and the auctioneer
With a voice that was quiet and low,
Said: "What am I bidden for the old violin?"
And he held it up with the bow,
"A thousand dollars - and who'll make it two?
Two thousand - and who'll make it three?
Three thousand once, three thousand twice
And going - and gone," said he.
The people cheered, but some of them cried,
"We do not quite understand -
What changed its worth?" Swift came the reply:
"The touch of the masters hand."
And many a man with life out of tune,
And battered and scarred with sin,
Is auctioned cheap to a thoughtless crowd.
Much like the old violin.
A "mess of pottage," a glass of wine,
A game and he travels on,
He's going once, and going twice -
He's going - and almost gone!
But the MASTER comes, and the foolish crowd,
Never can quite understand,
The worth of a soul, and the change that's wrought
By the touch of the MASTER'S hand.
Myra Brook Welch
Editor: Rev. Kay Leppell