Newest Prayer Requests, Announcements and Meeting Scedule Updates

PRAYER REQUESTS continue to flow in (always welcome and encouraged). Here are the latest:

UPDATED 11/22/2010

-- Be in prayer for Pastor Ed Taylor's (Calvary Chapel Aurora) son who is a Colorado State Patrol trooper.

-- I again visited with wounded Polk County (WI) S.O. Dep. Mike Severson who was shot in the line-of-duty 19 years ago and is being treated at Craig Hospital in Englewood due to complications from that shooting. Mike will be at Craig until at least Dec. 14th. Please keep our brother in prayer and -- if you reside in the Denver Metro area -- stop by and pay him a visit 3rd floor West -- check in at the desk).

-- Wounded Carbon County (WY) S.O. Lt. Kyle Rosentreter will be returning to Craig for additional treatment starting Dec. 19th -- please be in prayer for this warrior as well.

-- Be in prayer for a chief in the midwest who is dealing with the politics that are endemic to the post. He is a finalist for a number of other positions both in his state and elsewhere. Our brother is a godly servant-leader who seeks only God's will and direction. But that we would have more like him in the profession...

-- I've received a prayer request for the trapped minors in New Zealand, their families, and for the for LEOs who are assisting in this disaster.

-- Continue to be in prayer for retired Mesa (AZ) Police Officer Lance Heivilin as he battles cancer. Check out Lance's Facebook page for more!

-- Louie Jaramillo (DPD Ret.) asks that we pray for his sister who does not know Christ as Savior. Keep Louie in prayer as well -- he lost his wife a short time ago.

-- Arapahoe Co. S.O. Dep. Brad Ginn askes us to be in prayer for his mother and father-in-law who are dealing with some tough medical issues (healing, restoration).

-- As many of you know, the much-publicized case in Ohio has taken a new turn: the bodies of the rescued 13 y.o.'s mother, young brother, and a family friend have been found. This little girl needs our prayers, but so do the officers investigating this matter. This is a tough one... See http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40258902?GT1=43001.

-- Be in prayer for Utah State Park Ranger Brody Young who was critically wounded after exchanging fire from a gunman Friday evening. The search for Brody's shooter continues -- pray that he will be stopped before he hurts anyone else. Here's the latest: http://www.moabtimes.com/view/full_story/10395168/article--BREAKING-NEWS-Police-may-be-closing-in-on-man-who-critically-wounded-state-park-ranger-?instance=home_news_1st_left

-- Grant Wolf in Chattanooga (TN) writes, Hamilton Co. (TN) S.O. Deputy Marcus Dotson and his wife are expecting their first born late this month or early in December. Mrs. Dotson has been diagnosed with preeclampsia, which means her blood pressure is high and health is not good. As of today, she is in Chattanooga’s major teaching hospital with some health issues. The baby is fine, extra care is being taken. Please keep the Dotsons in your prayers. They know both Mrs. Dotson and their unborn daughter are in God’s hands, and they have placed their trust in Him.

-- Please continue to pray for CSP Trooper Gene Lawyer -- a believer going through every cop's worst nightmare (see previous posts for details).

-- Pray for Mark Roggeman and his family as they travel and assist his elderly parents over the holidays.

-- James "Jimmy" Wattles forwarded the following:
(1) Pray for DPD Lieutenant Scott Kaye who is fighting a serious infection and is extremely ill. Pray also for Scott's wife Victoria and their girls.
(2) Sergeant Troy Ortega’s grandson, Devin Rodriguez, is just 3 1/2 years old. This precious little boy has battled with cancer for the past two years. Please keep him in prayer. With regard to the financial aspect of this crisis, Sergeant Ortega has taken on sole responsibility. Please assist Sergeant Ortega in this undertaking by donating at the Rocky Mountain Law Enforcement Federal Credit Union
The Devin Rodriguez Fund
Acct # 23009013
Rocky Mountain Law Enforcement FCU
700 W. 39th Avenue
Denver, CO 80216
303-458-6660


OFFICER DOWN/Request for Assistance from FOP:

Through the month of November, OnStar is helping the families of fallen officers by contributing money to the Fraternal Order of Police Foundation. All you need to do is click the “Like” button to like OnStar on Facebook and OnStar will donate $1. Their goal is to raise $250,000. As you know one of the main functions of the Foundation is to assist the families of those officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. At the annual Memorial service in Washington DC we honor those brave heroes. With the holidays quickly approaching, what better time to keep those memories going.

All you need to do to show your support is to click here: http://on.fb.me/braveon.
This is a new link that OnStar has developed that gets you right to their site. Please use it even though you may have already done so. Some of you have already shown your support but we need more help. We need our local lodges notified and their members. We know a number of them send email messages on a regular basis. Likewise we need to notify our family and friends. I told my daughter about it and she took the information to college and got a number of the students to “like” OnStar. Once you have clicked “like” on the OnStar Facebook page, we encourage you to “Suggest to Friends”. Under the OnStar Brave On Campaign Logo in the top left hand corner of the page, click “Suggest to Friends”. Then click all of your friends and send them invitations to “Like” the OnStar Facebook page. I would also encourage you to pass the information by word of mouth. Make copies of this message and pass it around. It cost nothing other than a few minutes of your time. Let’s take those few minutes and honor our fallen heroes.

Dave Hiller, National FOP Vice President


UDATED Local FCPO Chapter MEETING SCHEDULE:

-- Thursday, November 25 NO MEETING (Thanksgiving -- enjoy with you families). Those looking for an option should consider joining us for the Tuesday (11/23) night service at Calvary South Denver in Littleton. Several of our regulars have been attending and we'll have a special Thanksgiving-esque worship service this coming Tuesday starting at 1900 hours. Please join us.

-- Thursday, December 2nd, 7 PM, Calvary South Denver in Littleton. We will be meeting in our "old" location in the big Multi-Purpose Room just inside the entrance were we will have a special showing of the new DVD "Shattered." This unique 1-hour presentation is a must-see for parents and law enforcement personnel alike. Our own Jimmy Wattles (retired DPD, current CO State Criminal Investigator, and "star" of the History Channel's "Gangland" show dealing with the Sons of Silence OMG) will be leading the charge.

-- Thursday, December 9th, 7 PM, Calvary South Denver, in our "regular" High School Room location.

Check back frequently for the latest updates and announcements!