December 2009
MINISTERS CORNER
Revs. Ken and Kay
Leppell
MINISTER’S
CORNER
A
very, Merry Christmas to all! It is hard to believe that we are here already.
How times flies when we have so many God days! A special thank you to God and
all the helping angels He sent, to do the many tasks that were so well done.
Know that the next year will be even better. When you have God at your back and
an army of angels-how could it be otherwise? We had a finger-food Thanksgiving
buffet on Nov. 22. We were able to share our best appetizers with each other.
Everyone seemed to enjoy this new activity. I know that today that our lives
are better. By aligning myself with all spiritual principles, I can now receive
all my God-given blessings. By applying spiritual principles in my life, I am
able to believe that a real transformation is possible. With God, all things
are possible. I have a relationship with God that is beyond all understanding
that fulfills me. I gratefully receive this gift today as God’s grace. Today is
the “present”. Yesterday is the past and tomorrow hasn’t come. Thank you, God
for your “present”, the Christ named Jesus. I can have a Merry Christmas every
day, for with my wife in Morning Prayer, and meditation, we get to live in the
“present”. We could not have had such a year without God in our lives and all
the gifts you gave, material and above all your prayers for your church’s
success. Thank you. Your servant, Rev. Ken Leppell
It is the time of God’s greatest gift to us, the birth of His Son,
Jesus the Christ. I love this time of the year. My heart is filled with the
blessings of wonderful memories of Christmas’s past. As I have matured, I
realize that all my experiences have made me the person I am today. God has
shown me that all of those times, that were not the “best”, have molded me into
someone who can look past the hurt and bless the lesson. I have made many
mistakes and God has opened my eyes to the fact that I can change my attitude
about them and I have realized that using them as opportunities for spiritual
growth means that I am not a mistake. Each one of us can move past these
situations and bless our Lord for using us to help others. My wish is that none
of us Christians forget to honor the real reason for this time of year, Jesus
Christ the Son of God. Make this the best time of the year. It isn’t about
presents and what we can get; it is about love and how we can give it away and
never run out of enough love to share.
May your Christmas be one of love and peace on earth, starting at
home.
We are collecting food for those
less fortunate than us. If you wish to bring your donations to the church, do
so on Sundays. Donations can be in the form of cash as well as food or gift
cards. You may mail your monetary gift to us at the address at the top of the
page. Just write a note on your check, designating the gift for the food
baskets. Thank you again this year for your generosity. God bless all of you.
Rev. Kay Leppell
BIBLE STUDY
Come join us as we continue the study of the Gospel according to John. We meet at the church at 9:45 am to 10:30 am 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:
Gerald Cozad
Louis and Monique Barnard
Joe and Rae Duncan
Steve Erskine
Sally Guthrie
Diane Vetter
Dawn Fuller and family
Gus DeBock
Norma Corcoran
Calvin
and Juanita Leppell
Rev. Marie White
Bobbi Rainha
Bear Medicinefeather
Running Cloud
Lucille Nielson
Colleen Lawghery
Revs. Ken and Kay Leppell
Fred & Allison Woodruff
Victor Lanksbury
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. 
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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 or write 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 December. Please bring your friends and family to hear the messages he will be teaching.
DECEMBER BIBLE READING
11 For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger."
Luke 2:11,12 (NKJV)
DECEMBER AFFIRMATION
I share from the abundance of
God.
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 9:30 am to 10:30 a.m., the first Sunday of each month.
Eggs (your way), bacon, ham, sausage, hash browns, French toast, pancakes, toast, juice, coffee, and milk are all on the menu. Cost? A love donation is appreciated.
POETRY CORNER
Wonderous Night
Helen Parker
In the silence of that wondrous night
A star was shining extremely bright.
An angel appeared bringing tidings of joy
For soon would be born a baby boy.
So Shepherds and wise men followed the star
And others came from miles afar.
What child is this whom all await
His birth of which we celebrate?
He who was born in Bethlehem town
A King of Kings without a crown.
Who chose to be born in this humble way
In a stable so bare on Christmas day.
Editor: Rev. Kay Leppell
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