Updated Prayer Requests

So begins the first list of PRAYER REQUESTS in the New Year (more to follow -- check back frequently).

UPDATED 01/13/2012

** Retired DPD officer and current pastor and DPD chaplain Manny Hays is headed to Mexico on a mission trip. Please keep this radical Christian and those accompanying him in prayer.

** Ron Seney in Canada sends the following: I have an update on my prayer request for Catherine Robar, Chaplain of Bluenose Chapter of the Canadian Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers (Nova Scotia). Catherine, (my Sister-in-Law) went through major throat surgery for the removal of an extensive network of cancer. She also endured radiation treatments that left her without the ability to speak and such a severe sore throat, that she could only eat soft foods. Well, once again our God is able! I am pleased to report an answer to prayer as an early offering for our international prayer chain in 2012. Last Sunday, Catherine led the service and delivered the message at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in West Northfield, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, (Episcopalian to you folks). Rev. Robar was a participant in our Conference 2011, in Bridgewater and many attending that conference will welcome that news. Best regards of the new year; Ron S. Seney, Regional Director (Atlantic) N.S., N.F. & P.E.I., FCPO Canada & Sr. Chaplain, ICPC. Praise God!

** An officer's son is undergoing surgery to deal with pancreatic cancer. Pray also for that the officer and his family will come to Christ.

** Pray for an Army and USMC vet (current/active duty Army) in GA who is suffering from PTSD.

** Gloria Roman-Martinez is the wife of 30 years of Denver PD Lt. Ernie Martinez. She was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia and admitted to a Denver Hospital on December 30th, where she remains. Her diagnosis was later changed to a rare subset of Leukemia called Biphenotypic. She is undergoing chemo and will require a bone marrow transplant soon.
Please pray for Gloria, Ernie and their 3 children as they face this trial with God at their side.
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/gloriaromanmartinez

** The following was sent to chaplains Bill and Claudia Wolfe who in turn asked me to pass it on: Got a call at 0700 this morning telling me that one of my midnight rookies was critically injured at 0030 in an on-duty MVA. Conneticut Officer Todd Lentocha was on Route 2 off the roadway working a burglary detail. A pick-up truck slammed into his cruiser from behind totaling the car and rendering massive injuries. Todd was in the hospital having brain surgery due to a severely fractured skull earlier today. The news reports state he is "fighting for his life."

Todd is a 2 tour Iraqi Marine Corps Veteran and has a wife and 3 kids, one of whom is special needs. He is an outstanding street cop and I am praying for his recovery.

There is a prayer service going on for Todd this AM: See http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/tolland_cty/prayer-service-officer-todd-lentocha

** A LEO's spouse is set to have a hysterectomy on Jan. 23rd. Please keep her, her family and the medical team in prayer.

** Pray for FCPO President Paul Lee who will have back surgery on Thursday, Jan. 5th (healing, recovery, pain management, etc.). UPDATE: Notified that Paul is in recovery...more to follow.

** Milwaukee PD Officer Frank Vrtochnick is still in critical condition this morning and he faces another surgery today. His strength has been an inspiration to the entire Milwaukee Police Department and to the community. Even though the suspect has been charged, Frank's fight continues. His family is grateful for all the support from the Milwaukee Police family, friends and, as they coined them, "the friends we haven't met yet..." Let's pray!
UPDATE: Frank has been upgraded from critical to serious but still has a long way to go. His assailant -- apparently an ILLEGAL alien -- was arrested before he could board a bus bound for Mexico. Let's continue to pray for Frank. See http://www.fox6now.com/news/witi-20120103-alvarado-search-warrants,0,1255822.story

** Kristi Neace in MO sends the following: "Had to have my dad taken to the hospital for safe keeping and observation. He has dementia and it has finally turned completely ugly. Weighing all the options now. Pray for my mom as she goes through hard days ahead."

** Pray for a veteran San Antonio Park Police officer who is fighting cancer and working light duty while doing so.

** Dick Murphey, a retired officer and one of the early board members for FCPO, is asking that we be in prayer for his wife of 60 years as she prepares to make her journey home to be with the Lord in the coming days. Pray also for Dick and his family in this time of both joy and sadness.

** Please know that this is NOT a football request (I'm not a big Broncos fan) but rather that we need to be in prayer for Tim Tebow. This godly young man is being continually vilified for his outspoken faith (he sets a great example for us) and the enemy is working OT against him. Many may come to Christ due to Tim's example -- win or lose. Here is but one example of the persecution he is receiving for living his faith in the way God is calling all of us to: www.onenewsnow.com/Perspectives/Default.aspx?id=1503986

** US Fish & Wildlife Agent Leo Suazo writes, "My Dad was diagnosed last Wednesday with multiple myeloma stage III. He is also in stage 5 renial failure. We have been told a month or two? Who knows but God. After I told my Dad what he was facing, My Dad said "We all have to go through this Valley and I am ready" What words of courage!! My Dad has always been My Hero! It will be an honor to see my Dad home!! Janell and I thank you in advance for your thoughts and prayers! It is our faith, family and friends that will see us though this valley!"

** Please pray for FL Officer Chris Dye, brother of FL Dep./Det. and fellow FCPO Nat. Board member Mike Dye. Chris is facing serious issues stemming from a duty-related incident.

** Arkansas City, KS Police Chief Sean Wallace sends this: "The wife of one of my officers had simple back surgery about a month ago. She was recovering fine and then she got a staff infection (mersa). It abscessed and damaged some nerve endings and now it is possible she might not walk at least normally again. They are trying to knock the down the infection so she can do physical therapy, but it is taking longer than expected. Her leave runs out January 6, 2012 and her pay check will stop. They rely on her pay check as well as Tom's to get by. So a lot to pray for there but most of all for healing. We need a miracle."

** The Board Members of Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA (www.FCPO.org) -- of which I am one -- request prayer for ourselves and our loved ones reference a myriad of issues. We very much covet your prayer support.