Updates and some FAQ's (Frequently asked questions)

Something incredible is happening.

(Previous messages found at pcfnest.blogspot.com)

With each day I am more and more encouraged about where we see this
whole thing going. A conversation with one of the leaders I invited,
added to my enthusiasm about this move. Even the hot weather has
dampened my enthusiasm.

Recent thoughts have included that while many prepare to "go to church"
my prayer is that this group will prepare to be the church. And that
means sacrifice. For most of us, it will entail the sacrifice that goes
with being with people we do not feel comfortable with or do not even
want to be with sometimes, because we could "hang out with our friends"
instead. Sacrifice may mean forgoing some object to see the Kingdom
expanded in another's life. Whatever that sacrifice is, if it is God
ordained in it is God in you revealing His workings.

We are still fine tuning for the meeting. I do not have a count yet, so
please begin to let me know. If you need a room in the area, let me
know and we will hook you up somehow, some way. If you need a list of
local motels, let me know. What are you going to receive? I believe you
will see people connected who have a heart to see the lost saved. The
interesting dynamic here is that while there are five fold gifts
coming, I think you will be surprised at the humility. Jesus said that
the one who is least will be recognized as the greatest in heaven. Not
to many climb into that line of serving. I want this time to be
comfortable and refreshing. My wife tells me I throw "parties" without
thinking sometimes, so I am working on establishing the meeting area.
The rest(which is food, etc. we will capture.) shortly as well. (Tina
and I have meetings this weekend and next so we are very cognizant of
our planning needs.)

Some questions have come along.

What are we doing?
We are preparing a group of people(Really-everyone is prepared.) for
working together to expand the Kingdom here in New England(And
further.) The key is getting people who can work together.

What about the local church?
I was just given a word that I was not to focus on Springfield anymore
than other cities I go to. So, while we will have a local church here
in Springfield(As you will in other places.) this group's mission will
be to undergird existing ministries and church bodies, plant works
where feasible and deposit gifts and resource with others. (We are
preparing to do something here in Springfield that HAS not been done
before and will incorporate worship, prayer and relationship ("He did
not say teaching"...keep watching.)

Why gather?
Not to have another meeting. To build relationship and feel comfortable
with one another so that when things heat up and they will ( We do not
necessarily have overcoming life but are to overcome life.) we will
know the love we have for one another. We will not bring in others to
"do a meeting" but we will concentrate on what we have and who we have.

What about finances?
We will need that to expand the Kingdom. but we are not running out
looking for money. I have some ideas I will be sharing shortly about
this. We will gather money when we have a plan and an objective or
target-not the other way around. We have people who have been giving to
us and will most likely continue to. I believe as the objective becomes
clear, we will see the finances. What will it take to send a group of
people to pray in a city? I do not know, but I believe when we sense
that as the objective we will see it burst open.

Are we a prayer ministry?
We are a people of prayer. One of our local projects we hope to see
birthed is a place of prayer and worship(yes-24/7 when the Spirit
moves.)

Who is leading this?
Right now-Tina and I. At this juncture I have surrounded myself with
men and women of counsel. Many you will meet in the coming days will
tell you I am on the phone regularly with them asking, seeking,
receiving counsel. The greater picture requires more people. We are
planning for that. You will see that lay out shortly.

Where are we meeting?
For this season we are in Springfield. In the future we may take this
show on the road.

What about teaching and training?
We have ministries we are aligned with and aligning with. (Music,
worship, dance, prophetic, counsel, finance, etc.) They will be doing
intensive weekends with us to guide people called in that direction of
ministry.

That's some of the keys for now.

One of my dreams is to select a city and bring a group of men and women
and bathe the place in prayer, worship, evangelism and leave a church
body behind.

Responses:
When you respond. One letter goes to me and another to Tina. We may
post some of your response from time to time. We recognize some of you
are "under the radar" because you are involved in ministries and trying
to determine the next step. We will not violate your anonymity. We have
sent a letter to you, to enter answers on the "blog" site, so if you
want to respond so that the others you will be working with can see,
this is a great place to do it.

That's all for right now. Please be praying. We love you!
Lee&Tina

Pillar of Clouds & Fire Ministries
88 WCFR Drive
Springfield, VT 05156