PRAYER REQUESTS (see updated Oct. 5th post for more):
** FCPO Pres. Paul Lee writes, "FCPO Dir. Lamar Moore was at the hospital here in Chattanooga ministering to a police officer whose girlfriend who had a miscarriage and her life was in jeopardy: please pray! Secondly, former FCPO board member John Stuermer’s father was also in the hospital and at first we thought he had suffered another stroke. Before church was out for those of you on the other side of the Mississippi we learned from John that his father had pneumonia so I didn’t call everyone last night. Mr. Stuermer has had a rough go for several months now; he had a stroke and bounced back, while making hospital visits he fell and broke his neck and bounced back, and now he is in the hospital with pneumonia. Please keep Harris Stuermer in your prayers. Knowing Mr. Stuermer all of his hospital nurses and tech’s will know about Jesus before his stay is over."
** Please keep a fellow cop/chaplain and retired Marine in prayer regarding some pretty painful injuries to his back.
** A Chief writes, "My younger sister was admitted to the hospital last night. The doctors found a mass and it may by cancerous. They are doing some exploratory tests tomorrow and then possible major surgery on Friday. She is married and has 5 kids so prayers for her, her family, and our family are appreciated." Let's pray folks!
** Pray for New Mexico Special Investigations Division Chief Bill Hubbard and his family over the loss of his WWII Vet (flew bombers) father James (Jim) Hubbard who passed away at home last week. Hubbard knew Christ as Lord and Savior and as such is now with the Lord. Can't wait to meet him! That said, Jim's bride was with him when he died and is hurting (as is the family) and need our prayers.
** Pray for Jason (police officer/solid Christian) who is dealing with some very difficult issues with his family in CA. Enemy is afoot and Jason seeks the Lord's wisdom and intervention in this very stressful and trying situation.
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Monday, October 24, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Courageous: Centurion LE Ministry Newsletter
Fellow Servant-Leaders (if you’re not, you should be):
This week’s newsletter is long in coming but rich by God’s grace in His word and wisdom. Right off (if you’re in the Denver area), don’t forget that there is NO MEETING tonight because we are rather meeting tomorrow (Friday) evening (9/30) in front of the Highlands Ranch AMC 24 Theater between 6-6:30 to fellowship and pray before the 7:15 showing of Courageous on its national/public opening night. If you RSVP’d as requested, I’ll have your tickets! If not, come anyway. See below for more…
Our next regular meeting is set for Thursday, October 6th. Recently retired (again) law enforcement legend Jim Wattles will be teaching a powerful message he’s entitled “Gambling with God” (Jim’s final LE position after retiring from Denver PD was as a State Criminal Investigator with the Colorado Gaming Division…). Pass the word and join us if you can (and I’ll send out a detailed RECAP next week for everyone else around the country/world).
Last week we had an outstanding, interactive study/discussion on the profession-relevant example of King Uzziah in 2 Chronicles 26. Here's the RECAP for "Victory in Obedience, Defeat in Compromise” (please take the time to read it and prayerfully adapt it to your own studies and your lives in general):
Uzziah was one of Amaziah's sons, whom the people made King of Judah after his father's assassination (see 2 Kings 14:21, 2 Kings 15: Uzziah is also called Azariah – cir. 750 BC or so). The literal translation of Uzziah’s name is "The Lord is my Strength” and his early life illustrated that meaning. Early in Uzziah's career he was victorious over all enemies. He strengthened his kingdom and improved the economic status of his nation. In brief, Uzziah was
an intelligent military tactician and brilliant inventor of weaponry;
a superb leader, statesman and organizer;
highly renowned as a PEACEKEEPER and keeper of God’s law – a cop.
King Uzziah should have been a resounding success story. Tragically his biography does not end on a note of success but is rather one of failure. Instead of being buried in the tombs of the honored Judean kings in Jerusalem, he was instead buried in a weed-streen field outside of the city. It is this ironic twist in Uzziah’s career that deserves our concentration. One would expect a marvelous epitaph to be chiseled into the grave marker of Uzziah. However, the eulogy is stated with four simple words, “He is a leper.”
Uzziah’s YOUTH: 2 Chron 26:1-5
(1) His early years were marked by the significant influences surrounding him. Regarding Uzziah's father, the author (probably Ezra) notes that Amaziah “did right in the sight of the Lord” (2 Chron 25:2). He was a father who was concerned with what God commanded and thus influential in guiding Uzziah to seek God’s will and plan for his life. An interesting illustration of this decision is found in 2 Chron 25:6-9. Amaziah had organized a military expedition against Edom for which he gathered a large army from Judah. However, he also also hired 100,000 Israeli mercenaries. God’s prophet confronted Amaziah about this fellowship and bluntly told him it was unacceptable to God (25:7). The King dismissed those whom God refused to recognize (this situation is a valuable lesson itself and deserves study).
(2) Amaziah’s influence upon his son was important. However, there is a somber footnote to Amaziah’s dedication to God – “yet not with a whole heart.” Even though Amaziah knew that God expected wholehearted devotion, he instead retained a portion for himself. This inconsistency revealed that Amaziah did not recognize God’s total sovereignty and it would later have a drastic impact upon his son Uzziah.
As we take to heart the biblical lessons of Courageous, how many fathers since Amaziah have also admitted the need to “do right in the sight of the Lord” BUT have not done so with their whole heart? Consequently their (our) children have been impacted for the worse! Historical tragedies are often repeated by those who refuse to learn (Deuteronomy 6:5). Fathers, have you allowed God’s sovereignty to control all of your life?
Uzziah’s Desire to SEEK GOD: 2 Chron 26:5
A key to Uzziah’s success was his desire to seek God. It seems that the influence for this is attributable to the prophet Zachariah who was able to explain God’s word (and will) to the king so that he would understand and obey – much like the need for Bible study, teaching and discipleship today. As long as Uzziah was obedient and followed God’s plan for his life, his leadership was successful and the nation of Judah prospered (hmm -- U.S.A.?).
Uzziah in COMPROMISE (rebellion, sin): 2 Chron 26:16-18
Like in our own country today, Judah’s (and Uzziah’s) decline began when the king allowed his father’s “heart problem” to interfere with his own devotion to God. In short, the King’s took his eyes off God and onto self. Uzziah’s prosperity and success blurred his godly vision -- Uzziah began to think he was personally responsible instead of God! The tragedy is stated in 26:15 – “until” is the point of apostasy: the King’s pride blinded him to the need of humility (v. 16) and of God in general.
What caused him to enter into the Temple and offer incense? (v. 16). We are not told and it is not necessary to know. What we do know is that the King knew he was doing wrong. The priests knew the King was doing wrong. The entire nation knew their King was doing wrong. Pride could not make a wrong action “right”! Because of Uzziah’s disobedience -- doing what he “felt” (feelings) was right instead of what God’s WORD says is right – all of his previous “good works” became null and void. In this case, Uzziah decided that he knew better than God how worship was to be conducted.
The core issue here is one of PRIDE (compromise)! In his book Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis writes, “It was through pride that the devil became the devil. Pride leads to every other vice: it is the complete anti-God state of mind… As long as you are proud you cannot know God. A proud man is always looking down on things and people…as long as you are looking down, you cannot see something that is above…”
Great successes, world renown, fantastic prosperity -- all were lost because Uzziah COMPROMISED (rebelled) and refused to follow God’s commands!
Uzziah as a LEPER: 2 Chron 26:19-23
Uzziah’s eulogy does not read of success, victory, heroism, etc. Rather, it is a short, “He is a leper.” Note the word “is” (not “was”). It is important to note that nowhere in scripture is there any evidence that Uzziah ever repented and sought God’s forgiveness and restoration (more pride).
Uzziah’s compromise -- and the consequences of same – are powerful reminders of our essential need for THE (only) Savior and that we are ALL “lepers” who are thus -- like lepers -- wholly separated from God without the redeeming power of Christ in our lives. The message of this passage is also a reminder that real, lasting victory comes only when we refuse to compromise (we need the power of the Holy Spirit to accomplish this) and are fully surrendered and obedient to God as revealed to us in His inerrant word.
On this subject Alistair Begg wrote, “Hidden, unfelt, unconfessed iniquity is the true leprosy, but when sin is seen and felt it has received its death blow, and the Lord looks with eyes of mercy upon the soul afflicted with it. Nothing is more deadly than self-righteousness or more hopeful than contrition. We must confess that we are nothing else but sin, for no confession short of this will be the whole truth. And if the Holy Spirit is at work within us, convincing us of sin, there will be no difficulty in making such an acknowledgment-it will spring spontaneously from our lips.”
Consider Joshua 1:7-8 which tells us to Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.
Proverbs 16:5 likewise instructs, Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD.
As Christians and warriors (cops, military, leaders…), we must always watch ourselves during times of either earthly or spiritual accomplishments. The tendency is usually to build ourselves up in our own strength instead of remembering that without God we are nothing, and it is He who gives us our gifts and our strength. Whenever we puff ourselves up because of earthly accomplishments, a spiritual fall is sure to follow.
Uzziah failed to finish well. Like many of us in law enforcement, we start off well but then allow ourselves to take our eyes off our true Captain. Uzziah compromised – and he (like us) paid a price. We are SO BLESSED to have a Savior – turn to Him today and resolve to keep our eyes on The Prize (Christ)!
In keeping with this theme and that of Courageous, I encourage you to listen to Pastor Sam Park’s outstanding teaching from Revelation 2: Elevating Tolerance over Holiness. Go to https://public.me.com/sampark777
NATIONAL NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
(1) I’m looking forward to meeting those who have the ability to join us for next week’s (October 7-9) Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers (FCPO) National Conference in Chicago. Go to www.FCPO.org and click on the conference info at the top for more.
(2) Former officer, trainer and missionary to law enforcement Randy Green of Mission Mobilization International (www.missionmobilization.org) sent me the following and I felt led to share it with you.
“It was like déjà vu. In 2004 I was in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic making contact with the police. One day as I was walking on the beach a pimp approached me and asked me if I wanted a prostitute. I said I had found something much more fulfilling and began to share the gospel with him. He stopped me and asked if I would you be willing to share this with his prostitutes. I said I would be glad to and he took me to a table by the beach that had a thatched roof. Six prostitutes sat down and I began to share the gospel. Other prostitutes came by mocking them but at the end all six prostitutes and their pimp prayed to receive Christ.
Now seven years later I was on the same beach with our team who had come to minister to the police from August 27th to September 3rd. We had a free afternoon and as I sat under a shaded area God sent us person after person who we were able to lead to the Lord. The last person was Margarita a prostitute that came by looking for business. I asked her to sit down and I began sharing the gospel with her. She cried as God’s grace and love reached out to her and she asked Christ to save her and come into her life. We led 14 people to the Lord while at the beach that day. God gave us a group of 85 police officers to work with. Most of them were believers but we saw 18 respond to the gospel. It was a blessing to see the formation of the first fellowship of Christian police officers in the country. Colonel Suero had heard a broadcast I did with Focus on the Family Spanish program and had invited us to come to help their police.
We had the opportunity to lead about 35 people to Christ whom God put in our path. These were hotel & office workers, taxi drivers and an outdoor evangelistic meeting. We also did a radio program and shared the gospel with the listeners.
We will be doing an outreach to the police in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico from October 15-22. Please be in prayer for our team and the officers who will hear the gospel.
Thank you again for your prayers and financial support.”
(3) Courageous opens this weekend (!!) and events are being sponsored all over the country (including our own here in the Denver area). Go to www.CourageoustheMovie.com to see where this “must-see,” potentially life-changing film is showing – then attend during the all-important opening weekend. Better yet, invite (and pay for) a friend or colleague to join you. To echo the lead character, “Where are you, men of courage?”
TRAINING CORNER:
Bill Hubbard (Director of the my old unit in NM) sent me the following Mental Toughness Profile “exam” from our friend Lt. Col. Dave Grossman’s website (www.warriorsciencegroup.com).
Bill sent it to each of his agents and we ask that you take less than 10 minutes to take it. Results are automatically scored and will rate you five different areas (areas that we all need to address). Go to: http://oripomerantz.com/toughness.html. Bill writes, “You don’t need to share the results with anyone, but I hope you WILL use this tool not only to help you identify areas in which you need improvement, but will also motivate you to DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT.”
Amen to that!
Be sure to check this website frequently for the latest updates, announcements, prayer requests (updated yesterday) and more. Keep your powder dry as you walk in love and obedience to our one true Commander-in-Chief.
This week’s newsletter is long in coming but rich by God’s grace in His word and wisdom. Right off (if you’re in the Denver area), don’t forget that there is NO MEETING tonight because we are rather meeting tomorrow (Friday) evening (9/30) in front of the Highlands Ranch AMC 24 Theater between 6-6:30 to fellowship and pray before the 7:15 showing of Courageous on its national/public opening night. If you RSVP’d as requested, I’ll have your tickets! If not, come anyway. See below for more…
Our next regular meeting is set for Thursday, October 6th. Recently retired (again) law enforcement legend Jim Wattles will be teaching a powerful message he’s entitled “Gambling with God” (Jim’s final LE position after retiring from Denver PD was as a State Criminal Investigator with the Colorado Gaming Division…). Pass the word and join us if you can (and I’ll send out a detailed RECAP next week for everyone else around the country/world).
Last week we had an outstanding, interactive study/discussion on the profession-relevant example of King Uzziah in 2 Chronicles 26. Here's the RECAP for "Victory in Obedience, Defeat in Compromise” (please take the time to read it and prayerfully adapt it to your own studies and your lives in general):
Uzziah was one of Amaziah's sons, whom the people made King of Judah after his father's assassination (see 2 Kings 14:21, 2 Kings 15: Uzziah is also called Azariah – cir. 750 BC or so). The literal translation of Uzziah’s name is "The Lord is my Strength” and his early life illustrated that meaning. Early in Uzziah's career he was victorious over all enemies. He strengthened his kingdom and improved the economic status of his nation. In brief, Uzziah was
an intelligent military tactician and brilliant inventor of weaponry;
a superb leader, statesman and organizer;
highly renowned as a PEACEKEEPER and keeper of God’s law – a cop.
King Uzziah should have been a resounding success story. Tragically his biography does not end on a note of success but is rather one of failure. Instead of being buried in the tombs of the honored Judean kings in Jerusalem, he was instead buried in a weed-streen field outside of the city. It is this ironic twist in Uzziah’s career that deserves our concentration. One would expect a marvelous epitaph to be chiseled into the grave marker of Uzziah. However, the eulogy is stated with four simple words, “He is a leper.”
Uzziah’s YOUTH: 2 Chron 26:1-5
(1) His early years were marked by the significant influences surrounding him. Regarding Uzziah's father, the author (probably Ezra) notes that Amaziah “did right in the sight of the Lord” (2 Chron 25:2). He was a father who was concerned with what God commanded and thus influential in guiding Uzziah to seek God’s will and plan for his life. An interesting illustration of this decision is found in 2 Chron 25:6-9. Amaziah had organized a military expedition against Edom for which he gathered a large army from Judah. However, he also also hired 100,000 Israeli mercenaries. God’s prophet confronted Amaziah about this fellowship and bluntly told him it was unacceptable to God (25:7). The King dismissed those whom God refused to recognize (this situation is a valuable lesson itself and deserves study).
(2) Amaziah’s influence upon his son was important. However, there is a somber footnote to Amaziah’s dedication to God – “yet not with a whole heart.” Even though Amaziah knew that God expected wholehearted devotion, he instead retained a portion for himself. This inconsistency revealed that Amaziah did not recognize God’s total sovereignty and it would later have a drastic impact upon his son Uzziah.
As we take to heart the biblical lessons of Courageous, how many fathers since Amaziah have also admitted the need to “do right in the sight of the Lord” BUT have not done so with their whole heart? Consequently their (our) children have been impacted for the worse! Historical tragedies are often repeated by those who refuse to learn (Deuteronomy 6:5). Fathers, have you allowed God’s sovereignty to control all of your life?
Uzziah’s Desire to SEEK GOD: 2 Chron 26:5
A key to Uzziah’s success was his desire to seek God. It seems that the influence for this is attributable to the prophet Zachariah who was able to explain God’s word (and will) to the king so that he would understand and obey – much like the need for Bible study, teaching and discipleship today. As long as Uzziah was obedient and followed God’s plan for his life, his leadership was successful and the nation of Judah prospered (hmm -- U.S.A.?).
Uzziah in COMPROMISE (rebellion, sin): 2 Chron 26:16-18
Like in our own country today, Judah’s (and Uzziah’s) decline began when the king allowed his father’s “heart problem” to interfere with his own devotion to God. In short, the King’s took his eyes off God and onto self. Uzziah’s prosperity and success blurred his godly vision -- Uzziah began to think he was personally responsible instead of God! The tragedy is stated in 26:15 – “until” is the point of apostasy: the King’s pride blinded him to the need of humility (v. 16) and of God in general.
What caused him to enter into the Temple and offer incense? (v. 16). We are not told and it is not necessary to know. What we do know is that the King knew he was doing wrong. The priests knew the King was doing wrong. The entire nation knew their King was doing wrong. Pride could not make a wrong action “right”! Because of Uzziah’s disobedience -- doing what he “felt” (feelings) was right instead of what God’s WORD says is right – all of his previous “good works” became null and void. In this case, Uzziah decided that he knew better than God how worship was to be conducted.
The core issue here is one of PRIDE (compromise)! In his book Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis writes, “It was through pride that the devil became the devil. Pride leads to every other vice: it is the complete anti-God state of mind… As long as you are proud you cannot know God. A proud man is always looking down on things and people…as long as you are looking down, you cannot see something that is above…”
Great successes, world renown, fantastic prosperity -- all were lost because Uzziah COMPROMISED (rebelled) and refused to follow God’s commands!
Uzziah as a LEPER: 2 Chron 26:19-23
Uzziah’s eulogy does not read of success, victory, heroism, etc. Rather, it is a short, “He is a leper.” Note the word “is” (not “was”). It is important to note that nowhere in scripture is there any evidence that Uzziah ever repented and sought God’s forgiveness and restoration (more pride).
Uzziah’s compromise -- and the consequences of same – are powerful reminders of our essential need for THE (only) Savior and that we are ALL “lepers” who are thus -- like lepers -- wholly separated from God without the redeeming power of Christ in our lives. The message of this passage is also a reminder that real, lasting victory comes only when we refuse to compromise (we need the power of the Holy Spirit to accomplish this) and are fully surrendered and obedient to God as revealed to us in His inerrant word.
On this subject Alistair Begg wrote, “Hidden, unfelt, unconfessed iniquity is the true leprosy, but when sin is seen and felt it has received its death blow, and the Lord looks with eyes of mercy upon the soul afflicted with it. Nothing is more deadly than self-righteousness or more hopeful than contrition. We must confess that we are nothing else but sin, for no confession short of this will be the whole truth. And if the Holy Spirit is at work within us, convincing us of sin, there will be no difficulty in making such an acknowledgment-it will spring spontaneously from our lips.”
Consider Joshua 1:7-8 which tells us to Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.
Proverbs 16:5 likewise instructs, Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD.
As Christians and warriors (cops, military, leaders…), we must always watch ourselves during times of either earthly or spiritual accomplishments. The tendency is usually to build ourselves up in our own strength instead of remembering that without God we are nothing, and it is He who gives us our gifts and our strength. Whenever we puff ourselves up because of earthly accomplishments, a spiritual fall is sure to follow.
Uzziah failed to finish well. Like many of us in law enforcement, we start off well but then allow ourselves to take our eyes off our true Captain. Uzziah compromised – and he (like us) paid a price. We are SO BLESSED to have a Savior – turn to Him today and resolve to keep our eyes on The Prize (Christ)!
In keeping with this theme and that of Courageous, I encourage you to listen to Pastor Sam Park’s outstanding teaching from Revelation 2: Elevating Tolerance over Holiness. Go to https://public.me.com/sampark777
NATIONAL NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
(1) I’m looking forward to meeting those who have the ability to join us for next week’s (October 7-9) Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers (FCPO) National Conference in Chicago. Go to www.FCPO.org and click on the conference info at the top for more.
(2) Former officer, trainer and missionary to law enforcement Randy Green of Mission Mobilization International (www.missionmobilization.org) sent me the following and I felt led to share it with you.
“It was like déjà vu. In 2004 I was in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic making contact with the police. One day as I was walking on the beach a pimp approached me and asked me if I wanted a prostitute. I said I had found something much more fulfilling and began to share the gospel with him. He stopped me and asked if I would you be willing to share this with his prostitutes. I said I would be glad to and he took me to a table by the beach that had a thatched roof. Six prostitutes sat down and I began to share the gospel. Other prostitutes came by mocking them but at the end all six prostitutes and their pimp prayed to receive Christ.
Now seven years later I was on the same beach with our team who had come to minister to the police from August 27th to September 3rd. We had a free afternoon and as I sat under a shaded area God sent us person after person who we were able to lead to the Lord. The last person was Margarita a prostitute that came by looking for business. I asked her to sit down and I began sharing the gospel with her. She cried as God’s grace and love reached out to her and she asked Christ to save her and come into her life. We led 14 people to the Lord while at the beach that day. God gave us a group of 85 police officers to work with. Most of them were believers but we saw 18 respond to the gospel. It was a blessing to see the formation of the first fellowship of Christian police officers in the country. Colonel Suero had heard a broadcast I did with Focus on the Family Spanish program and had invited us to come to help their police.
We had the opportunity to lead about 35 people to Christ whom God put in our path. These were hotel & office workers, taxi drivers and an outdoor evangelistic meeting. We also did a radio program and shared the gospel with the listeners.
We will be doing an outreach to the police in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico from October 15-22. Please be in prayer for our team and the officers who will hear the gospel.
Thank you again for your prayers and financial support.”
(3) Courageous opens this weekend (!!) and events are being sponsored all over the country (including our own here in the Denver area). Go to www.CourageoustheMovie.com to see where this “must-see,” potentially life-changing film is showing – then attend during the all-important opening weekend. Better yet, invite (and pay for) a friend or colleague to join you. To echo the lead character, “Where are you, men of courage?”
TRAINING CORNER:
Bill Hubbard (Director of the my old unit in NM) sent me the following Mental Toughness Profile “exam” from our friend Lt. Col. Dave Grossman’s website (www.warriorsciencegroup.com).
Bill sent it to each of his agents and we ask that you take less than 10 minutes to take it. Results are automatically scored and will rate you five different areas (areas that we all need to address). Go to: http://oripomerantz.com/toughness.html. Bill writes, “You don’t need to share the results with anyone, but I hope you WILL use this tool not only to help you identify areas in which you need improvement, but will also motivate you to DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT.”
Amen to that!
Be sure to check this website frequently for the latest updates, announcements, prayer requests (updated yesterday) and more. Keep your powder dry as you walk in love and obedience to our one true Commander-in-Chief.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Latest Round of Prayer Requests
See previous posts for more...but time for the latest round (UPDATED 05/25/2011):
** Des Moines (IA) Ofc. Jim Keller writes, Please hold me in your prayers as retirement is less than 2 years away. A year ago I was diagnosed with a brain tumor, a menengioma, and I go back for my next MRI soon where they will check to see if it has changed. My wife Vicki Lynn, and the prayer warriors at Sunshine Open Bible in Des Moines pray that it is gone. I put my trust and future square in the hands of my Savior.
PS, Pastor is going to be gone this Sunday, I’m preaching, that is another request for prayer.
Let's join with those in Iowa in lifting Jim in prayer.
** Please pray for new New Mexico Special Investigation Division Dir. Bill Hubbard as he leads my old unit with godly servant leadership. He is truly a man for "such a time as this."
** Riverside (MO) Officer Jeff Taylor was struck by lightning while helping in the disaster relief in Joplin. Jeff is currently in critical condition -- please pray!
** Please continue to pray for Angie Hays, wife of retired Denver PD Officer and current DPD Chaplain and Pastor Manny Hays. Angie has advanced liver cancer and is in need of a transplant or direct healing from God to save her life. Regardless, she is ready to go if called...splendid behavior! Manny needs your prayes as well as he cares for his bride.
** UPDATE from Dep. Eric Haskins in OK:
Oklahoma City Police, Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office, US Marshall's and countless others worked diligently and I am pleased to say there are three subjects in custody for the shooting of Major John Waldenville. The recovery road for him is going to be long. He had permanent hearing loss in his right ear, loss of the use of his eye, a shattered jaw. He is currently being kept on a ventilator and kept sedated to help the healing process. Prayer is working, doctors state there is no brain damage, and John is responding to stimulus on his left side. We are prayerful for him and many have remained diligent on his care. Thank you and the many people you have contact with that have prayed and lifted John up. As hard as it is sometimes, I feel we need to also pray for the people involved. The suspects obviously need to find the love and compassion of our Lord and Savior. God bless you Grant, and bless all the men and women that keep our country and communities safe.
Major Waldenville was working a security job, taking a $90 cash deposit to the bank. Two male subjects attacked him. They beat on him, and he took a gunshot to the head. He wentinto surgery with a broken jaw, a broken eye socket and various other injuries. He came out of the surgery, but is still in critical condition.
** Be in prayer for our fellow officers working the Joplin, MO tornado issue. Pray also for injured and the families of those killed.
Clark Cayton with Responder Life (www.responderlife.com) sends the following: We have already identified at least 12 First Responder Families in Joplin, MO who have lost everything they own. Please contact me at clarke.cayton@responderlife.com if you know of a family that is in need.
** Update and new prayer request from Dan Wolke in CA:
I was 22 years old when I was shot. I was only the second police officer dating back to the founding of Berkeley P.D. in 1904 to be shot in the line of duty. After 1968 two of my friends were murdered at BPD in the next 4 years. Berkeley became a very dangerous place to work because we were surrounded by Oakland and Richmond which both have a very high crime rate.
Three years ago my wife Cyndi and I had a chance to counsel a young police officer and his wife after he had been shot in the head (glancing blow) and through his badge. Berkeley discontinued their chaplaincy program a few years after I retired. God opened the door to reach out to this couple. I am helping Berkeley restart their chaplaincy program. I am praying that the Chief is serious and doesn't just want another plaque on the wall.
Last week I was diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer. This Wednesday Cyndi and I see the urologist to find out our next step. He told me I could watch and wait up to 1-2 years but I told him cops are only good about suggesting that others wait. It appears that surgery (possibly robotic/laprascopic surgery and targeted radiation are possibilities.)
Our grandson Landyn Daniel Wolke is 2 months old and he is doing pretty well. He still is underweight and the doctor suggested that out kids try to feed him more at each meal. It was just about two months ago I contacted you and told you that he was in very critical condition. Our God is so good!!!
** Please pray for wounded WI Dep. Mike Seversen who is again having complications stemming from his being shot in the LOD many years ago. Consider leaving him a word of encouragement on his Caring Bridge site (lots of 411 as well): http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/mikeseversen1/journal.
** Des Moines (IA) Ofc. Jim Keller writes, Please hold me in your prayers as retirement is less than 2 years away. A year ago I was diagnosed with a brain tumor, a menengioma, and I go back for my next MRI soon where they will check to see if it has changed. My wife Vicki Lynn, and the prayer warriors at Sunshine Open Bible in Des Moines pray that it is gone. I put my trust and future square in the hands of my Savior.
PS, Pastor is going to be gone this Sunday, I’m preaching, that is another request for prayer.
Let's join with those in Iowa in lifting Jim in prayer.
** Please pray for new New Mexico Special Investigation Division Dir. Bill Hubbard as he leads my old unit with godly servant leadership. He is truly a man for "such a time as this."
** Riverside (MO) Officer Jeff Taylor was struck by lightning while helping in the disaster relief in Joplin. Jeff is currently in critical condition -- please pray!
** Please continue to pray for Angie Hays, wife of retired Denver PD Officer and current DPD Chaplain and Pastor Manny Hays. Angie has advanced liver cancer and is in need of a transplant or direct healing from God to save her life. Regardless, she is ready to go if called...splendid behavior! Manny needs your prayes as well as he cares for his bride.
** UPDATE from Dep. Eric Haskins in OK:
Oklahoma City Police, Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office, US Marshall's and countless others worked diligently and I am pleased to say there are three subjects in custody for the shooting of Major John Waldenville. The recovery road for him is going to be long. He had permanent hearing loss in his right ear, loss of the use of his eye, a shattered jaw. He is currently being kept on a ventilator and kept sedated to help the healing process. Prayer is working, doctors state there is no brain damage, and John is responding to stimulus on his left side. We are prayerful for him and many have remained diligent on his care. Thank you and the many people you have contact with that have prayed and lifted John up. As hard as it is sometimes, I feel we need to also pray for the people involved. The suspects obviously need to find the love and compassion of our Lord and Savior. God bless you Grant, and bless all the men and women that keep our country and communities safe.
Major Waldenville was working a security job, taking a $90 cash deposit to the bank. Two male subjects attacked him. They beat on him, and he took a gunshot to the head. He wentinto surgery with a broken jaw, a broken eye socket and various other injuries. He came out of the surgery, but is still in critical condition.
** Be in prayer for our fellow officers working the Joplin, MO tornado issue. Pray also for injured and the families of those killed.
Clark Cayton with Responder Life (www.responderlife.com) sends the following: We have already identified at least 12 First Responder Families in Joplin, MO who have lost everything they own. Please contact me at clarke.cayton@responderlife.com if you know of a family that is in need.
** Update and new prayer request from Dan Wolke in CA:
I was 22 years old when I was shot. I was only the second police officer dating back to the founding of Berkeley P.D. in 1904 to be shot in the line of duty. After 1968 two of my friends were murdered at BPD in the next 4 years. Berkeley became a very dangerous place to work because we were surrounded by Oakland and Richmond which both have a very high crime rate.
Three years ago my wife Cyndi and I had a chance to counsel a young police officer and his wife after he had been shot in the head (glancing blow) and through his badge. Berkeley discontinued their chaplaincy program a few years after I retired. God opened the door to reach out to this couple. I am helping Berkeley restart their chaplaincy program. I am praying that the Chief is serious and doesn't just want another plaque on the wall.
Last week I was diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer. This Wednesday Cyndi and I see the urologist to find out our next step. He told me I could watch and wait up to 1-2 years but I told him cops are only good about suggesting that others wait. It appears that surgery (possibly robotic/laprascopic surgery and targeted radiation are possibilities.)
Our grandson Landyn Daniel Wolke is 2 months old and he is doing pretty well. He still is underweight and the doctor suggested that out kids try to feed him more at each meal. It was just about two months ago I contacted you and told you that he was in very critical condition. Our God is so good!!!
** Please pray for wounded WI Dep. Mike Seversen who is again having complications stemming from his being shot in the LOD many years ago. Consider leaving him a word of encouragement on his Caring Bridge site (lots of 411 as well): http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/mikeseversen1/journal.
Friday, February 11, 2011
New Prayer Requests
Updated 02/17/2011
See the updated Feb. 8th post for additional!
** Oklahoma City PD Ofc. Chad Peery was critically injured pursuant to being beaten in an off-duty incident. Chad faces the posibilty of permanent paralysis and has a wife and four kids.
See http://www.news9.com/Global/category.asp?C=116601&autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=5575515&flvUri&partnerclipid.
** Please pray for Boulder (CO) Ofc. Mike Pease and his family and colleagues. Mike knows the Lord! See below...
"Dear Friends of the Pease Family,
Mike's condition is steadily declining, and he is sleeping most of the time. Hospice is advising that Mike have no visitors. Judy is content to spend most of her time with Mike at Hospice, but does go back-and-forth between Hospice and home to ensure Jack is able to visit his dad on a regular basis. If you are praying for Mike, Judy, and Jack, you can pray for God’s continuing, abiding presence to be with them throughout the day. I take continual source of comfort from scripture, and share it with you, in hopes it comforts you, too. It can be used as a source of prayer for Mike, Judy, and Jack as well.
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?…… No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[b] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:35, 37-39)
So we are always of good courage. (2 Cor. 5:6 ESV)
Kind regards,
Tom and Monika Dunne"
*UPDATE 02/14/11: Mike went to be with the Lord this AM. This is in fact ANSWERED prayer -- our brother is now healed and in perfect joy because he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior BEFORE this life ended. Please continue to be in prayer for his wife and young son.
** A long-time CO state investigator is reported to be failing and is now in hospice. I don't know if our brother knows the Lord or not but I'm trying to find out. Please pray (healing and that he would be open to having a Christian brother come alongside him and share the truth before it is too late).
Bob Martin, NYPD (Ret)
** Paul Lee in Chattanooga sends the following (very tough, to say the least):
We have received an urgent prayer request. Officer Todd Wood from the Sheldon Police Department in Sheldon, Iowa responded to the scene of an accident this morning only to find out that his daughter was a fatality in it. I have no other details at this time. This is a call that we can’t even imagine in our minds responding to. As I type this my heart is breaking for Todd and his entire family. Please pass this on for prayer to all your prayer warrior friends.
Please also pray for our FCPO brother and sisters in Iowa and the surrounding area as they minister to Todd and his family.
God bless,
Paul Lee (Retired Capt. Chattanooga PD)
President FCPO
www.fcpo.org
** Mark Roggeman sent me the following:
Brothers & Sisters in Christ please pray for our grand son, Evan Esse who is 10months old. He is in Children Hospital in Detroit. They are running many test to find out what is wrong. Please Pray for Evan, my son Mark and wife Karis for God's Healing, Peace and Comfort.
In His Grip!
Emery Esse retired Detroit Officer
** Long time NM officer William "Bill" Hubbard has been named director of the NM DPS Special Investigations Division (my former unit). Bill is a Christian and SID is in desperate need of godly servant-leadership. Please join me in praying that Bill will respond to God's call and be the servant-leader God is calling him (and all of us) to be.
** Please continue to pray for retired Arapahoe County S.O. Deputy Roy Hood recovers from back surgery (pray for his bride Beth too whilst you're at it -- LOL)
See the updated Feb. 8th post for additional!
** Oklahoma City PD Ofc. Chad Peery was critically injured pursuant to being beaten in an off-duty incident. Chad faces the posibilty of permanent paralysis and has a wife and four kids.
See http://www.news9.com/Global/category.asp?C=116601&autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=5575515&flvUri&partnerclipid.
** Please pray for Boulder (CO) Ofc. Mike Pease and his family and colleagues. Mike knows the Lord! See below...
"Dear Friends of the Pease Family,
Mike's condition is steadily declining, and he is sleeping most of the time. Hospice is advising that Mike have no visitors. Judy is content to spend most of her time with Mike at Hospice, but does go back-and-forth between Hospice and home to ensure Jack is able to visit his dad on a regular basis. If you are praying for Mike, Judy, and Jack, you can pray for God’s continuing, abiding presence to be with them throughout the day. I take continual source of comfort from scripture, and share it with you, in hopes it comforts you, too. It can be used as a source of prayer for Mike, Judy, and Jack as well.
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?…… No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[b] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:35, 37-39)
So we are always of good courage. (2 Cor. 5:6 ESV)
Kind regards,
Tom and Monika Dunne"
*UPDATE 02/14/11: Mike went to be with the Lord this AM. This is in fact ANSWERED prayer -- our brother is now healed and in perfect joy because he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior BEFORE this life ended. Please continue to be in prayer for his wife and young son.
** A long-time CO state investigator is reported to be failing and is now in hospice. I don't know if our brother knows the Lord or not but I'm trying to find out. Please pray (healing and that he would be open to having a Christian brother come alongside him and share the truth before it is too late).
** I again visited with wounded Polk County (WI) S.O. Deputy Mike Seversen at Craig Hospital this past weekend. Mike will be going home to Wisconsin in Wednesday (2/16) and I'm again asking for prayer on his behalf -- traveling mercies, that his new nursing staff will care for him as if they were caring for a member of their own family, and that God will both comfort and use Mike mightily for His purposes. I'll have more on Mike's move in this week's newsletter...
** Sally Martin, a very dear friend of my family and the law enforcement community, has just been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. We would appreciate it if the "True Stories" family could remember her in their prayers.Bob Martin, NYPD (Ret)
** Paul Lee in Chattanooga sends the following (very tough, to say the least):
We have received an urgent prayer request. Officer Todd Wood from the Sheldon Police Department in Sheldon, Iowa responded to the scene of an accident this morning only to find out that his daughter was a fatality in it. I have no other details at this time. This is a call that we can’t even imagine in our minds responding to. As I type this my heart is breaking for Todd and his entire family. Please pass this on for prayer to all your prayer warrior friends.
Please also pray for our FCPO brother and sisters in Iowa and the surrounding area as they minister to Todd and his family.
God bless,
Paul Lee (Retired Capt. Chattanooga PD)
President FCPO
www.fcpo.org
** Mark Roggeman sent me the following:
Brothers & Sisters in Christ please pray for our grand son, Evan Esse who is 10months old. He is in Children Hospital in Detroit. They are running many test to find out what is wrong. Please Pray for Evan, my son Mark and wife Karis for God's Healing, Peace and Comfort.
In His Grip!
Emery Esse retired Detroit Officer
** Long time NM officer William "Bill" Hubbard has been named director of the NM DPS Special Investigations Division (my former unit). Bill is a Christian and SID is in desperate need of godly servant-leadership. Please join me in praying that Bill will respond to God's call and be the servant-leader God is calling him (and all of us) to be.
** Please continue to pray for retired Arapahoe County S.O. Deputy Roy Hood recovers from back surgery (pray for his bride Beth too whilst you're at it -- LOL)
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