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Dear Friends:

Many of you know that I have ben working on what we are calling "Family Altars." About 15 years ago, the Lord put it on my heart to build "family altars." Initially, I thought it was about being evangelsitic. I came up with all the reasons why and then all the reasons why not. Over the last few weeks, the Lord has been returning me to the "why." It happened very strongly during a church cservice. I began to shake a little and cry. I could sense the drawing power of the Lord. I saw liquid oil. I saw the tabernacle. "I think this is real." That was my thought.

Over the years I have spoken to 3 believers about this project. One trashed his life, another died and the third could not see clear to it. I can tell you that there were many false starts over the years. I have fought about this.

My intent is to contact places like Focus On The Family, Family Life, etc. once the prototype is done and the website complete. I think this could be really big. And I think it could bless a lot of people internally, as well as provide prayer for our nation and strengthen families. The prototypes are being completed. I hope to attach pictures sometime shortly.

And...
Could you pray? Last week, I found myself down to one sales person again. People quitting before they start. I need to have something lift off, so to speak. I need to find a couple of sales people so I can be freed up to do things like this.

At first I was really excited as I thought we are going to work hard on this altar project. In fact, I am excited about the progress. I went and saw the beginnings of the altar. The Lord had me up from 2-4 praying. My dreams, well, they spoke of the North Star and communications. The good news is, I was here. The weird part was that I received the call saying "go" but could not find the "return number" to the call. The North Star is known as the navigations star. Scripture tells us that the heavens to the north are the home of the Lord. All that aside. I ran into my study and it is doing something different to me.

This morning I had a hard start. Being up praying made it difficult to kick into gear. But, I have begun this devotion to reading the Bible once every 4 months. And so I began to read. Where was I? Smack in the thought process about the altar. I began to read (Once again) about purifying the altar. It began to become that heady, overwhelming time of study. The kind where I know things are being opened up and my "discipline" wants to forge on ahead, but revelation is popping like popcorn. That this is not a "project." This will require people to pray and purify. Now, I have stepped into that place of "Godly nervousness." I remember this from my first trip to Toronto in '94. And here I am in the middle of reading The Narnian and Honor's Reward and scripture. And thoughts are coming faster than I can think.

But, the gist of it is, now more than ever, I believe this God. The real deal. At first, I began to think that people will think this is "religious" and the like. And then I start reading more and everything becomes more and more alive. I began to see people sitting around this "family altar." I saw children sharing revelations and fathers weeping and mothers smiling and even as I write I am feeling the strong presence of the Lord. Even to the point of "God bumps." What began years ago in my mind is coming to pass. I saw people at kitchen tables with this altar and it was replacing TV. I saw the one I making for coffee tables opening up conversations about God. I saw people sitting these. I saw arthritic men and women at the kneelers and children laying prostrate on the floors. (And what is funny, I am reminded about this crazy brother I had who came to my church and built altars or rails across the front. People laughed. I used them. Maybe he was not as crazy as we thought.)

And some of the results are I feel there is a "revival" that is starting to take place here in my home. The attacks have escalated(Tina could use some prayer.), but yesterday morning all the grandchildren were in here for prayer. My daughter Alyssa is asking more and more about God. Today she asked me for an easier to read Bible. There is something happening. And if I am experiencing it then I know it is going to be happening if not already happening other places like this. Homes will be the forefront of the church. Men will be returning to wives and single parents will no longer be poverty people but established as warriors for God.

Only this morning I watched Sean Hannity and Don Imus. (BTW-I watched it for Don!) And I felt a sensation come over me as to the magnitude of these altars and all that they will mean to people.

So, I am only sharing this with you folks. Please pray for us. I feel like we are coming down the final lap here in this world. Not a gloomy sense, just a readying sense.

Reality and practical

I now know that this project will require at least $1,000 and realistically $5,000 for me to get Richard and his helper what he needs and have these made up.

I have researched the wood. We have decided to use locally grown, locally sawn materials for the altars. For the kneelers we will use all local products except for the possible exception of the posts which I am leaning towards an Amish product. This will be rough sawn materials planed down to size allowing more control over both cost and material.

I am going to pay back 10% on the investment quarterly. Example-When we receive $1,000 we will pay the person $100 divided by 4 payments or $25. And at the end of the year, we will review our status as to whether we will continue on with that or pay back the principle as well.

Some of that money will be to purchase a few tools that will be needed to do this project with expediency. Richard is showing himself to be a fine craftsman and I like what I see already. After we get 3-4 prototypes done I am going to launch a website. I will then solicit various people and ministries, I think that will be helpful to this project. As I mentioned before these will include.
Focus On The Family (Dr. Dobson)
Family Life Today (Dennis Rainey)
Messenger International (John Bevere)
ACLJ (Jay Sekulow)
AFA (Don Wildmon)
Elijah List (Steve Schultz)
As mentioned previously I am going to do all that I can to get one to a few "celebrities."
Rush Limbaugh
Sean Hannity
Don Imus
We will also contact every church we can.

We have decided to make these in batches of 12 initially. We are determining "real costs" as I speak. At this point I am not sure what would happen if a ministry ordered 100-500. Each batch will receive 7 days of "purification" and prayer for the families to receive these.

We will develop a drop ship program so others may market these, bundling them with their own books, etc.

I could use some suggestions on what to include with each of these. I have considered a Bible, a book(s) on prayer, asking a friend of mine(David Manuel) to consider writing something about the family altar as he is a great Christian historian. Part of it is, initially I expect many of these to go to people brought up in the Catholic faith. I want to encourage people to pray and not divide. Perhaps we will use the purchase to develop weekly devotions or something, but to be honest I am sure there are those far better equipped for that.)

That's it for today.

Thanks,
Lee
He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored. Proverbs 13:18