February 2009

MINISTERS CORNER

Revs. Ken and Kay Leppell

Welcome to the month of Love! Just as I watched the leaves fall in September, now I get to watch the leaves begin to renew in February. I can connect with all the new energy. We get to respond with nature and God’s perfect pattern. Like the church, we change and renew. The Board of Directors is open to all new ideas. Please come and share at our meetings. Plans are being made for an Easter cantata. We are looking for donations of decorating items for the church. Please let us know if you need healing prayers for a friend or yourself. I especially thank those who continue to support the church by mail for the newsletters and in person. How blessed we are to have you in our lives. Our membership and attendance in the church, has increased by 40% from last year. “Build it and they will come.” I know enduring, unconditional love is at the core of every person just waiting to be expressed. I see love in the exuberance of a child, in the trust of a pet, in the tenderness of two people who have spent the lives together. God’s love moves from the center of our being. God is Love – and that love is expressing within us and as us. In this time of our love for all things that are good, don’t forget, “You are not here by accident, you are here by Divine Order!” Thank you for being part of the ministry.

Your servant, Rev. Ken

Rev. Ken Leppell

February the month of love is here! February is a promise that spring is returning. By the time February comes, we can take a deep breath and thank God for His plan for nature. As we study the Bible, I am struck by the enormity of God’s love. I have been in awe of the love and grace God has bestowed on my family and me. It humbles my spirit to be aware of the forgiveness God gives us, when we begin to forgive others. Gratitude for God’s blessings and thanking Him increases the wonderment of such love. Wanting to do our best for God is a noble discipline of Christians. For only by doing our best in all areas of our lives and being available when others are in need, is doing for God Himself. It is written-Do this for the least of these, you do this unto Me. I am excited about our Bible Study class on Sundays before church. It has grown from 3 people to 6 participants. What a great turnout for the Burning Bowl ceremony! We had almost 35 people attending. Thank you all for coming. We are looking ahead to new activities and services. My prayer for you is that Love is expressed every day in your life and that you pass it on!

Love in God’s service, Rev. Kay

Rev. Kay Leppell

BIBLE STUDY

Bible study will meet before church from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Learn about God’s holy word and study with Marion Curtis.

SUNDAY SERVICES

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:

Louis and Monique Barnard

Vicki Kauth

Gerald Cozad

Joe and Rae Duncan

Steve Erskine

Natalie Morris

Sally Guthrie

Diane Vetter

Linda and Terry Porter

Dawn Fuller and family

Gus DeBock

Norma Corcoran

Lila McPheeters

Calvin and Juanita Leppell

Rev. Kay Leppell

Rev. Marie White

Beth Lynn

Leslie Lanksbury

Bobbi Rainha

Marion Curtis and family

John Leppell

Traci Gillespie

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 thank you for your support by mail and at church. Your blessings and prosperity are continuing to increase. 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@comcast.net. If you prefer to send by mail our address is at the top of the page. Our FAX number is: 253-445-0446

Ministers Schedule

Rev. Ken Leppell will be speaking in February. Please bring your friends and family to hear the message he will be teaching.

FEBRUARY BIBLE READING

Psalms 37:5 Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act.

FEBRUARY AFFIRMATION

In this season of Love, I will share all my gifts of harmony and peace with the world.

MINISTERS

We are available for spiritual counseling, ceremonies, weddings, and memorials.

Rev. Ken Leppell--253-845-3957

Rev. Kay Leppell--253-845-3957

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

Sudden Sunlight

Did you ever walk through

The deep, dark woods,

Where the sunbeams never shine,

And the birdless gloom

brings a sense of doom

That shudders along your spine?

Did your spirit sing and your heart beat fast

While you felt like a creature at bay

Till a sudden shaft of sunlight turned

The night of the woods to day?

Such is the secret of life, my friend.

It can seem to be darker than night

Till you open your heart and let Him in,

Then suddenly it is Light!

- Author Unknown -

Traces of the Infinite

Was that a shooting star I saw

There on the horizon

Or a momentary glimpse

Of the sweeping hand of God,

Leaving in its wake

Traces of the infinite?

Sometimes I think I see

That same hand at work

Within our lives

When doubt grows into faith

And blossoms into love,

Leaving trails of stardust

In our hearts.

-Donna Miesbach –

Both poems were contributed by Bobbi Rainha

(Thank you!)

God Loves You

And

So do we!

Editor: Rev. Kay Leppell