Restoration House PO Box 3046  Monroe, NC  28111 704.309.3419  www.restorationhouses.org

4/1/10

Well here it is April 1st and I am sitting here at the computer, doing another letter.

I would like to share an experience with you from yesterday. I was invited to go into the Union Co. Jail to speak to the Life Skills program about Restoration House.
Upon arriving at the class there was a young man who had been at RH in 2006. I asked this young man to share his experience. I want to share with you his story.

Kenny S. wrote: I went to Restoration House in 2006, in need of a place to start over again. Shortly after arriving I began to rebel against the rules and the way things were run. I thought my way would work better so after six weeks I moved to another program that wasn't bible based. After nine weeks there I relapsed on cocaine. Since then I have spent at least twelve months in county jails; one, twelve to fifteen month sentence, a twenty to twenty four month sentence and I am writing this letter from a county jail expecting to receive three to five years. It is now 2010. I thought I needed to hurry up and get to work so I could start catching up with other people my age, I was 36 years old then, now I am over 40. I will probably be 43-45 years old when I get another chance to live free. If I had it to do over again I wish I would have committed to completing the RH program and worked on changing me and not the money or catching up with the other people my age.

I want to share 1 more life story.
Tristian L. was a young man who came to RH about the same year as Kenny. Tristian was in a program in Florida and it was not working for him. Tristian was at a relative's house in Monroe NC when his mom came by to talk to me. His mom went to get him and wake him up and brought him to RH, he was not happy. He chose to stay with us and not live on the streets. Tristian completed the 6 months at RH and started college and working for Sears. He has continued to go to school for the past 4 years and has gotten his degree. He continues to work for Sears and other companies and has become actively involved in his church. He was able to move back with his family to finish school. Tristan has just accepted a entry level position for a large bank in Charlotte.

I share these stories with you because you pray for the guys at RH and give financially. I want to encourage you to continue to pray for us here at RH as we serve these men. One day when this race is over for us someone in heaven is going to come up to you and say thanks for praying and giving. You are going to say I never knew you; they will say "I was at RH."

As these days become more challenging and we try to grow and expand services at RH I want to ask you to continue to support the work here. If you have not supported RH I want to ask you to get involved. As we expand it takes more money to do the work. I do not know how many more Tristan's are waiting to come into the program, I get calls almost daily. Who knows when we are going to be able to help a Kenny not spend his life in jail or prison? The Message bible says rescue the perishing; do not be afraid to get involved.

I want to again thank you for all you do for Restoration House and the guys here. Because of your support and prayers lives are being changed.

One more thing. I have enclosed a letter for Lee Gant. Many of you know Lee. She has been faithfully working with RH for years. I am asking you to consider supporting Lee as she takes more responsibility off of me so we can expand the ministry to the guys of Restoration House.

Thanks,

Dom
Restoration House Ministries
www.restorationhouses.org
Proverbs 24:12 Rescue the perishing; don't hesitate to step in and help.
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Restoration House PO Box 3046  Monroe, NC  28111 704.309.3419  www.restorationhouses.org

April 1, 2010

Dear Family and Friends

I am Lee Gant and have been working voluntarily at Restoration House since January 2000.

Over the past 10 years I have seen God move in the life of many of the young men going through this 180 days program. Some with major success while others with not as major. The single factor to each of their successes are based on the extent that they allow God to be active in their lives.

With that, I am blessed to say that Pastor Dom has asked me to take being a part of RH to the next level. Beginning this month I am coming on the staff of the ministry as a full time staff person. I do this with great anticipation and some hesitations.

The anticipation is in knowing that I will have more involvement in the lives of these young men as they walk out their faith. I am blessed to have a greater part of the work of "reconciliation" the Lord is doing in their lives; to work closely with Pastor Dom as we "Sheppard" these guys.

The greatest hesitation that I have is "am I worthy" to fulfill this call in my life? All I know is that the Lord will not lead us anywhere He is not, and He will not give us more than we can handle. So with that said, I am taking this step of faith into full-time work with Restoration House.

I am taking this roll as a "state-side missionary." RH does not have the finances to support my full time efforts. The funds are just not there, however, the position is very much needed. Pastor Dom's work load is a tremendous one and there are several areas that I will be able to lift some of that work off of him. All you have to do is to read one of his newsletters to see what all is involved.

This is where I am asking for your help:
1. Prayer. Your prayers will be the girders that will be the silent support that I will need to do the work that He has called me to, and
2. Your financial support. It takes funds to do the work of the ministry. I am asking you to prayerfully consider supporting the work that the Lord has called me to.

I would like to thank you, in advance, for being a prayer warrior/financial supporter of the work the Lord has called me to. Enclosed is a commitment slip that Pastor Dom is asking for you to use that reflects your participation.

God Bless

Lee Gant