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To: LindyBill who wrote (22499)	1/2/2004 2:36:32 AM
From: D. Long	Respond to of 793731

Ahh yes, Lakewood buying the Compaq Center. It's a shame. Houston throws away its history too lightly. I'm surprised Lakewood didn't try buying the Astrodome. I'm sure it would go real cheap, now that Reliant Stadium is built. Pfft. I drive by the Compaq Center everyday, since it sits less than a block from where I work. I just shake my head when I pass by that sign announcing the new home of the Lakewood church. It's like New York selling Yankee Stadium. Derek

To: LindyBill who wrote (22499)	1/2/2004 8:42:08 AM
From: Lane3	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793731

And you know which way this crowd will vote. Yes. That's OK. It seems their religious experience is positive and constructive, not edgy or divisive. Looking at it from a political perspective, that seems like a good thing to me.

To: LindyBill who wrote (22499)	1/2/2004 10:25:27 AM
From: Sunny	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793731

Joel Osteen weekly sermon at the Lakewood church is the most widely televised worship service in the world. This church was started by his father John in a feed store and has grown by reaching out to people all over the world. Joel initially ran the media ministry for the church. The church as doing well, but attendance has exploded since Joel's father passed away and he took over as pastor. They are leaving their current facility that houses about 6500 for the compact center. There is no hell fire and damnation, it is very uplifting and the best part about it is that it is all Biblically based. It is about attitude and about changing your attitude and your life to accept the good things of God. If you are down and confused and you are looking for something to build you up, I highly recommend it to you. I love it and watch it every Sunday morning before I leave to go to Sunday School and Church.