UPDATED EVENT SCHEDULE:
* Thursday, August 5th, 7:00 PM, Calvary South Denver in Littleton (see http://www.calvarycsd.org/ for directions).
* Thursday, August 12th. Same time/place as above. Erv Meyer will be teaching a special profession-relevant message based on Caleb.
* Saturday, August 14th. 1st Annual Centurion LE Ministry BBQ at our place in Highlands Ranch. Come to a meeting for details or shoot me an email for details.
* Thursday, August 19th. NO MEETING
* Thursday, August 26th. Same time/place as detailed above (Calvary South Denver in Littleton).
UPDATED (08/04/2010) PRAYER REQUESTS -- I will be updating this post throughout the week as new requests arrive. See the 7/27 post for additional.
* Pray for our own Matt Wallenburg as he tests for a local agency in the morning.
* Pray for Bob Chacon, son of a Lt. Juan Chacon in NM: that he will hear God's word and calling on his life, turn from his sin, and accept Christ as Lord and Savior.
* A local PD sergeant (Candace, LTPD) writes,
Please keep retired Colorado Springs PD & El Paso County S.O Homicide Detective Lou Smit in your prays as he battles terminal cancer. Lou is the best detective I have been blessed to have known in my 30 plus year career. Lou often had his victim's picture in his wallet, while trying to find justice for them. Lou is one of the nicest people I have ever met and I pray that God will be with Lou and his family .
* Pray for my sergeant ("Rob") who is recovering from surgery to correct a duty-related injury.
* From a colleague with GJPD: Pray for the son of a Pueblo police officer who is in critical condition after a crash in SW Colorado. The officer is Cody Purvis and his injured son's name is Nick.
* Pray for Ofc. Tony Rodriguez in Wyoming as he forms a FCPO chapter there.
* Pray for the family and colleagues of an officer (Ron) who took his own life in the wake of a family tragedy (now compounded).
* From U.S. Deputy Marshal Rob Moore:
(1) For a Deputy US Marshal brother in Dallas who's wife has recently been diagnosed with extensive cancer. Apparently it started out as breast cancer, but by the time it got found it has become wide spread. They would appreciate our prayers and yes, they are believers.
(2) In Denver, a Marshal's wife has been declared in need of immediate spinal disk fusion or disk replacement. Apparently this is a result of an accumulation of many things, but the diagnosis has put them into shock. Once again, they are both believers. They too would appreciate our prayers.
(3) Another Marshal in Denver has a mother (Marianne, another believer!) who has been afflicted with severe gout, due to loosing a kidney awhile back to cancer. Her gout is in addition to already debilitating arthritis, so the pain is constant and the bones of the hands and feet are deforming. Prayer for pain control is appreciated.
* Pray for a local officer ("Jason") who is suffering from debilitating headaches (the "rushed to the hospital" kind).
* No new news on Dep. Chris Dewey. Check back frequently and feel free to check his Caring Bridge website for the latest: www.caringbridge.org/visit/chrisdewey. Emily and Chris both need our ongoing prayers.
* This past Sunday, Colorado Bureau of Investigation SAC Frank Vanecek and I visited the four wounded officers who are currently being treated at Craig Hospital in Englewood. Please keep them in prayer (and keep Frank's daughter and family in prayer as well). They wounded officers are:
(1) Carbon County (WY) S.O. Lt. Kyle Rosentreter. Kyle was critically injured when his unit was hit head-on by a PU that lost control and swerved into Kyle's lane while Kyle was responding to an emergency on July 4th.
(2) Mineral County (CO) S.O. Dep. Scott Warrington. Scott sustained a severe head injury when he was thrown from a horse he was mounting at a 4th of July parade (on-duty).
(3) Polk County (WI) S.O. Dep. Mike Severson was shot in the line of duty some years ago and is back at Craig due to complications from those wounds.
(4) Brownstown (MI) PD Ofc. Max Faistenhammer was severely injured in a motorcycle crash.
* Pray for Jordan -- salvation, healing and grace to overcome Asperger's syndrome, and more...(God knows the needs).
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Monday, August 2, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
Latest Prayer Requests and Meeting Schedule
Updated MEETING SCHEDULE:
-- Thursday, July 15th. 1900 hours, Calvary South Denver (go to http://www.calvarycsd.org/Location/ for directions) in the Multi-Purpose room -- straight ahead after entering the main doors.
-- Thursday, July 22nd. Same time/place as above.
-- Thursday, July 29th. NO MEETING as Joel Rosenberg will be speaking at Calvary South Denver. Details can be found at http://www.calvarycsd.org/ or http://www.ministryarchitecture.com/. A number of us will be providing security to Joel, his family, and the congregation. If you are local or visiting, this would be great event for you to attend and the $25 cost is actually a tax deductible donation to Joel's parents' ministry -- Ministry Architecture, Inc. Regardless, this is a good time to remind everyone to carry off-duty -- especially at church!
Updated (071410) PRAYER REQUESTS (please see the previous posts for additional):
-- Please pray for a fellow agent's teen daughter who is experiencing some severe psycological issues (depression and more). Pray for our brother and his bride as well as this has been a very difficult issue in more ways that one.
-- "David," a strong believer/officer in Canada, covets prayers for his son "Daniel" who is undergoing another "nightmare" scenario stemming from a line-of-duty incident. "David" writes, We meet tomorrow with "Dan's" lawyer and need prayer for (1) that or God's "legal Angels" to be loosed in Heaven and on Earth; (2) for wisdom; (3) for eloquence and a clear head; (4) for a winning strategy to defeat Satan pre trial; (5) for Judicial favour - in court next week over "pre trial motions". We are 37 months-post event and I just wrote today an 8 page list of unsatisfied disclosure issues. It is simply unbelievable what they have failed to do. We are following an unusual defence policy of "no document, record or video can hurt us" it is the prosecution who is holding back crucial info. This is a reversal of normal court practice. This situation is so extreme it should be dealt with now, not at trial in September. Thank you for praying for us.
-- Let's continue to keep the men and women of the Grand Junction PD in prayer as that agency is dealing with a host of issues. Some of those prayers need to be for Chief Camper and the GJPD leadership -- that they would in fact be the true servant-leaders God has called them to be.
-- Agent Dexter Wells has asked us to pray for ATF Special Agent Will Clark. See http://www.fleoa.org/ for details.
-- A fellow investigator's father is having some medical tests *(7/11) -- possible cancer. Please keep him in prayer. PRAISE REPORT/update 07/12!! Rich reported that his dad's tests came back negative/cancer-free!! Praise God/Thank You Lord (and thanks to all who prayed)!
-- Pray for a sergeant who is in great pain and facing surgery to correct a duty-related leg injury (healing, pain management, etc.). This is possibly career-ending.
-- Pray for a state law enforcement administrator who is under high stress and working extremely long hours (legislation, lawsuits, brand new enforcement division, etc.) building a first-of-its-kind drug regulatory and enforcement protocol to better serve and protect the citizens.
-- A chief and his family are going through the sudden loss of a child (chief's grandchild). This has been particularly hard on our brother's wife and daughter. Please lift them in prayer.
-- "Officer Down" news: this week marks the 1st anniversary of Deputy Joe Harris's murder. A picture of Joe is posted here on this website (scroll down) at our memorial in DC. We need to keep the Harris family in prayer as this is a very difficult time.
-- Let’s keep a colleague and his wife in prayer as they fight for the welfare of their teen daughter along with the job-related issues that go along with it. They have a meeting with CPS tomorrow.
-- Pray for an officer who is dealing with administrators who continually fail to back their officers (including the party about whom I'm posting) and look for opportunities to brow-beat them -- thus fostering the proverbial "I better not do anything or I'll be in trouble again" syndrome that is anathema in our profession. Another sad example of poor leadership.
-- We continue to visit with Brownstown (MI) PD Officer Max Faistenhammer who is currently paralyzed and undergoing rehab here at Craig Hospital. Pray that our brother comes to Christ and that our Lord would grant Max healing in accordance with His perfect will. A benefit is being held for Max this Saturday in Michigan -- see special post for details (7/12/10 above).
-- Please continue to pray for Mahnomen County (MN) Dep. Chris Dewey and his wife Emily. Both are having a rough time with Chris's ongoing medical issues stemming from being shot in the line of duty last year. Chris is having a benefit as well -- see special post above ( 7/12/10) for details.
-- I will be marrying another couple on July 31st. Keep me in prayer as I share God’s truth/message with them and ultimately, with those attending.
-- Don't forget to check the previous prayer request posts as those folks are still very much in need of prayer.
-- Thursday, July 15th. 1900 hours, Calvary South Denver (go to http://www.calvarycsd.org/Location/ for directions) in the Multi-Purpose room -- straight ahead after entering the main doors.
-- Thursday, July 22nd. Same time/place as above.
-- Thursday, July 29th. NO MEETING as Joel Rosenberg will be speaking at Calvary South Denver. Details can be found at http://www.calvarycsd.org/ or http://www.ministryarchitecture.com/. A number of us will be providing security to Joel, his family, and the congregation. If you are local or visiting, this would be great event for you to attend and the $25 cost is actually a tax deductible donation to Joel's parents' ministry -- Ministry Architecture, Inc. Regardless, this is a good time to remind everyone to carry off-duty -- especially at church!
Updated (071410) PRAYER REQUESTS (please see the previous posts for additional):
-- Please pray for a fellow agent's teen daughter who is experiencing some severe psycological issues (depression and more). Pray for our brother and his bride as well as this has been a very difficult issue in more ways that one.
-- "David," a strong believer/officer in Canada, covets prayers for his son "Daniel" who is undergoing another "nightmare" scenario stemming from a line-of-duty incident. "David" writes, We meet tomorrow with "Dan's" lawyer and need prayer for (1) that or God's "legal Angels" to be loosed in Heaven and on Earth; (2) for wisdom; (3) for eloquence and a clear head; (4) for a winning strategy to defeat Satan pre trial; (5) for Judicial favour - in court next week over "pre trial motions". We are 37 months-post event and I just wrote today an 8 page list of unsatisfied disclosure issues. It is simply unbelievable what they have failed to do. We are following an unusual defence policy of "no document, record or video can hurt us" it is the prosecution who is holding back crucial info. This is a reversal of normal court practice. This situation is so extreme it should be dealt with now, not at trial in September. Thank you for praying for us.
-- Let's continue to keep the men and women of the Grand Junction PD in prayer as that agency is dealing with a host of issues. Some of those prayers need to be for Chief Camper and the GJPD leadership -- that they would in fact be the true servant-leaders God has called them to be.
-- Agent Dexter Wells has asked us to pray for ATF Special Agent Will Clark. See http://www.fleoa.org/ for details.
-- A fellow investigator's father is having some medical tests *(7/11) -- possible cancer. Please keep him in prayer. PRAISE REPORT/update 07/12!! Rich reported that his dad's tests came back negative/cancer-free!! Praise God/Thank You Lord (and thanks to all who prayed)!
-- Pray for a sergeant who is in great pain and facing surgery to correct a duty-related leg injury (healing, pain management, etc.). This is possibly career-ending.
-- Pray for a state law enforcement administrator who is under high stress and working extremely long hours (legislation, lawsuits, brand new enforcement division, etc.) building a first-of-its-kind drug regulatory and enforcement protocol to better serve and protect the citizens.
-- A chief and his family are going through the sudden loss of a child (chief's grandchild). This has been particularly hard on our brother's wife and daughter. Please lift them in prayer.
-- "Officer Down" news: this week marks the 1st anniversary of Deputy Joe Harris's murder. A picture of Joe is posted here on this website (scroll down) at our memorial in DC. We need to keep the Harris family in prayer as this is a very difficult time.
-- Let’s keep a colleague and his wife in prayer as they fight for the welfare of their teen daughter along with the job-related issues that go along with it. They have a meeting with CPS tomorrow.
-- Pray for an officer who is dealing with administrators who continually fail to back their officers (including the party about whom I'm posting) and look for opportunities to brow-beat them -- thus fostering the proverbial "I better not do anything or I'll be in trouble again" syndrome that is anathema in our profession. Another sad example of poor leadership.
-- We continue to visit with Brownstown (MI) PD Officer Max Faistenhammer who is currently paralyzed and undergoing rehab here at Craig Hospital. Pray that our brother comes to Christ and that our Lord would grant Max healing in accordance with His perfect will. A benefit is being held for Max this Saturday in Michigan -- see special post for details (7/12/10 above).
-- Please continue to pray for Mahnomen County (MN) Dep. Chris Dewey and his wife Emily. Both are having a rough time with Chris's ongoing medical issues stemming from being shot in the line of duty last year. Chris is having a benefit as well -- see special post above ( 7/12/10) for details.
-- I will be marrying another couple on July 31st. Keep me in prayer as I share God’s truth/message with them and ultimately, with those attending.
-- Don't forget to check the previous prayer request posts as those folks are still very much in need of prayer.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
More Prayer Requests (Updated)
Updated (070810) PRAYER REQUESTS (see previous posts for additional):
-- Retired CPD Lt. Chuck Urgo -- a fellow FCPO national board member, sent the following: Chicago lost a fine officer yesterday. From all accounts he was not only a fine officer but a compassionate man who volunteered his time to help a blind neighbor. He was a husband, military veteran, athlete and had served the city for 11 years. Our prayers go out to his family, friends and fellow officers. I don't know where he stood with the Lord. My hope and prayer is that he had an active faith in Jesus. I would encourage every cop that has a relationship with the Lord to pray for your fellow officers, live a life worth of Christ and share your faith boldly. Be that "light in a dark place" pointing others to Jesus. You'll never know which of your co-workers may not make it to the next roll call.
http://www.suntimes.com/news/24-7/2475692,chicago-cop-shooting-070611.article
Police Officer Thor Soderberg
Chicago Police Department
End of Watch: Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: 10 years, 11 months
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Shot/wounded and taken into custody.
Let's all be in prayer for Thor's family and colleagues.
-- As many of you know, former BART Officer Johannes Mehserle is currently on trial in CA. It is pretty clear to any trained officer that Johannes thought he was using a Taser and not a firearm. Please ask God to see that justice is done (this was NOT murder), that He will protect our brother/sister officers, and that cooler heads will prevail (reference the expected riots). Pray for Johannes as well. Fellow investigator Chris Orsini sent me the following: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128375779&ft=1&f=1003.
-- A Chief writes, “On Saturday (07/03/10) morning Paul, the best man at my daughter’s wedding, was in a horrible traffic accident on his way to work. As a result of the accident he is paralyzed from the waist down, has a broken femur, shattered shoulder, 200 stitches in his face, broken ribs and a punctured lung. He had spinal surgery yesterday and has a second scheduled for next week. An off-duty cop and paramedic who were close and witnessed the accident saved his life. Please keep him in your prayers.”
-- Pray for a fellow investigator currently serving in Afghanistan with his Reserve unit (safety and that he will follow "hard after" our Lord).
-- Please pray for Illinois officer who is going through a proverbial “hell on earth” situation in relation to a use-of-force incident. Lots more to Jim’s situation than what is being played out in the media. We seek God’s intervention, truth, biblical leadership and of course that Jim would accept Christ as his Lord and Savior. Pray also for Jim’s sergeant (Dino) who is displaying outstanding courage and leadership in coming alongside our brother.
-- We continue to visit with Brownstown (MI) PD Officer Max Faistenhammer who is currently paralyzed and undergoing rehab here at Craig Hospital. Pray that our brother comes to Christ and that our Lord would grant Max healing in accordance with His perfect will. Whilst we’re at it, please continue to pray for Mahnomen County (MN) Dep. Chris Dewey and Chicago PD Ofc. Densey Cole.
-- Jason Pearson (Englewood PD) writes, "Mike Sorenson was re-admitted to Craig Hospital yesterday. Mike was shot in the line of duty some years ago and has returned due to complications from that shooting. Mike is in room #301, however he has limited visitation due to the seriousness of his new condition. Mike cannot talk out loud due to the recent complications that he suffered, but can lip words. Visits are limited to 5 minutes and please check in at the 3 West nurses station. Mike is from Wisconsin, I met him in February when he was at Craig for a re-evaluation. He is a great guy and does amazing things. " Let's keep Mike in prayer.
-- Pray for a young officer who is going through a divorce (restoration, repentance and biblical obedience, etc.). They have only been married a short time and his wife, supposedly a believer, left for other than biblical reasons (aka "sin").
-- Please keep the Chief and staff of the Grand Junction PD in your prayers (godly servant-leadership and more).
-- Pray for a colleague who is hurting and fighting for his marriage – part of which includes praying that his wife will come out of rebellion and back to the Lord. Our brother is also seeking God’s direction and will in terms of his career path and ministry.
-- Retired CPD Lt. Chuck Urgo -- a fellow FCPO national board member, sent the following: Chicago lost a fine officer yesterday. From all accounts he was not only a fine officer but a compassionate man who volunteered his time to help a blind neighbor. He was a husband, military veteran, athlete and had served the city for 11 years. Our prayers go out to his family, friends and fellow officers. I don't know where he stood with the Lord. My hope and prayer is that he had an active faith in Jesus. I would encourage every cop that has a relationship with the Lord to pray for your fellow officers, live a life worth of Christ and share your faith boldly. Be that "light in a dark place" pointing others to Jesus. You'll never know which of your co-workers may not make it to the next roll call.
http://www.suntimes.com/news/24-7/2475692,chicago-cop-shooting-070611.article
Police Officer Thor Soderberg
Chicago Police Department
End of Watch: Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: 10 years, 11 months
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Shot/wounded and taken into custody.
Let's all be in prayer for Thor's family and colleagues.
-- As many of you know, former BART Officer Johannes Mehserle is currently on trial in CA. It is pretty clear to any trained officer that Johannes thought he was using a Taser and not a firearm. Please ask God to see that justice is done (this was NOT murder), that He will protect our brother/sister officers, and that cooler heads will prevail (reference the expected riots). Pray for Johannes as well. Fellow investigator Chris Orsini sent me the following: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128375779&ft=1&f=1003.
-- A Chief writes, “On Saturday (07/03/10) morning Paul, the best man at my daughter’s wedding, was in a horrible traffic accident on his way to work. As a result of the accident he is paralyzed from the waist down, has a broken femur, shattered shoulder, 200 stitches in his face, broken ribs and a punctured lung. He had spinal surgery yesterday and has a second scheduled for next week. An off-duty cop and paramedic who were close and witnessed the accident saved his life. Please keep him in your prayers.”
-- Pray for a fellow investigator currently serving in Afghanistan with his Reserve unit (safety and that he will follow "hard after" our Lord).
-- Please pray for Illinois officer who is going through a proverbial “hell on earth” situation in relation to a use-of-force incident. Lots more to Jim’s situation than what is being played out in the media. We seek God’s intervention, truth, biblical leadership and of course that Jim would accept Christ as his Lord and Savior. Pray also for Jim’s sergeant (Dino) who is displaying outstanding courage and leadership in coming alongside our brother.
-- We continue to visit with Brownstown (MI) PD Officer Max Faistenhammer who is currently paralyzed and undergoing rehab here at Craig Hospital. Pray that our brother comes to Christ and that our Lord would grant Max healing in accordance with His perfect will. Whilst we’re at it, please continue to pray for Mahnomen County (MN) Dep. Chris Dewey and Chicago PD Ofc. Densey Cole.
-- Jason Pearson (Englewood PD) writes, "Mike Sorenson was re-admitted to Craig Hospital yesterday. Mike was shot in the line of duty some years ago and has returned due to complications from that shooting. Mike is in room #301, however he has limited visitation due to the seriousness of his new condition. Mike cannot talk out loud due to the recent complications that he suffered, but can lip words. Visits are limited to 5 minutes and please check in at the 3 West nurses station. Mike is from Wisconsin, I met him in February when he was at Craig for a re-evaluation. He is a great guy and does amazing things. " Let's keep Mike in prayer.
-- Pray for a young officer who is going through a divorce (restoration, repentance and biblical obedience, etc.). They have only been married a short time and his wife, supposedly a believer, left for other than biblical reasons (aka "sin").
-- Please keep the Chief and staff of the Grand Junction PD in your prayers (godly servant-leadership and more).
-- Pray for a colleague who is hurting and fighting for his marriage – part of which includes praying that his wife will come out of rebellion and back to the Lord. Our brother is also seeking God’s direction and will in terms of his career path and ministry.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Updated Prayer Requests & Meeting Reminder
As always, I will update this post as requests or changes arrive. Check back frequently!
MEETING Reminder:
-- This Thursday, July 1st. 1900 hours, Calvary South Denver (go to http://www.calvarycsd.org/Location/ for directions) in the Multi-Purpose room -- straight ahead after entering the main doors. I'll be teaching a special 4th of July message.
UPDATED Prayer Requests (will be updated as requests arrive -- check back frequently):
-- Paul Prachar in Florida asks that we be in prayer for the families and colleagues of the two Tampa officers who were slain today. Dennis sent this update:
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- A second Tampa police officer has died following a shooting during a traffic stop. Officials say 31-year-old officer David Curtis died at Tampa General Hospital. Officer Jeffrey Kocab, also 31, died earlier following the shooting early Tuesday. A massive search is on for a man and woman who were driving a red Toyota Camry. Police say Curtis pulled over the Camry because it didn't have a visible tag. He called for backup because the male suspect had a misdemeanor warrant. A few minutes later, police received a 911 call that the officers had been shot. Authorities found the officers lying on the ground. The male suspect is believed to be the shooter. Kocab's wife is nine-months pregnant. Curtis was a father of four.
Here is an update from Tampa: http://www.policemag.com/Channel/Patrol/News/2010/06/29/Tampa-Officers-Were-Two-of-Nicest-People-You-Could-Meet.aspx.
Let's also pray that the perp is arrested w/o further loss of LEO lives.
-- Whilst we're at it, let's be in prayer for the family and colleagues of the four other officers who have gone down "in the line" over the past few days. See http://www.odmp.org/ for details. Here is a related story: http://policelink.monster.com/news/articles/142425-park-ranger-death-in-kansas-is-first-in-36-years.
-- Pray for a close friend/police sergeant who is dealing with a serious and extremely painful duty-related injury to his foot.
-- See the post from last week for a host of other prayer requests. The Word (Bible) says that we should "pray continuously" (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). I am also encouraging Denver Metro locals to make an effort to visit our wounded brother -- MI Officer Max Faistenhammer -- at Craig Hospital. Let's stay the course!
MEETING Reminder:
-- This Thursday, July 1st. 1900 hours, Calvary South Denver (go to http://www.calvarycsd.org/Location/ for directions) in the Multi-Purpose room -- straight ahead after entering the main doors. I'll be teaching a special 4th of July message.
UPDATED Prayer Requests (will be updated as requests arrive -- check back frequently):
-- Paul Prachar in Florida asks that we be in prayer for the families and colleagues of the two Tampa officers who were slain today. Dennis sent this update:
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- A second Tampa police officer has died following a shooting during a traffic stop. Officials say 31-year-old officer David Curtis died at Tampa General Hospital. Officer Jeffrey Kocab, also 31, died earlier following the shooting early Tuesday. A massive search is on for a man and woman who were driving a red Toyota Camry. Police say Curtis pulled over the Camry because it didn't have a visible tag. He called for backup because the male suspect had a misdemeanor warrant. A few minutes later, police received a 911 call that the officers had been shot. Authorities found the officers lying on the ground. The male suspect is believed to be the shooter. Kocab's wife is nine-months pregnant. Curtis was a father of four.
Here is an update from Tampa: http://www.policemag.com/Channel/Patrol/News/2010/06/29/Tampa-Officers-Were-Two-of-Nicest-People-You-Could-Meet.aspx.
Let's also pray that the perp is arrested w/o further loss of LEO lives.
-- Whilst we're at it, let's be in prayer for the family and colleagues of the four other officers who have gone down "in the line" over the past few days. See http://www.odmp.org/ for details. Here is a related story: http://policelink.monster.com/news/articles/142425-park-ranger-death-in-kansas-is-first-in-36-years.
-- Pray for a close friend/police sergeant who is dealing with a serious and extremely painful duty-related injury to his foot.
-- See the post from last week for a host of other prayer requests. The Word (Bible) says that we should "pray continuously" (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). I am also encouraging Denver Metro locals to make an effort to visit our wounded brother -- MI Officer Max Faistenhammer -- at Craig Hospital. Let's stay the course!
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
A Matter of Evidence
Fellow Sheepdogs:
Hope all my fellow dads had a great Father’s Day and that those who are not fathers remembered theirs. That said, EVERY day should be one where we think of/spend time with (prayer) and honour (worship/obey) our heavenly Father. If you have not already done so, please check out the Father’s Day post I sent out earlier this week and as posted here on our website.
The latest meeting schedule is also posted (next post below) but this is a great time to remind our regulars, locals and visitors that we’re “ON” for this Thursday's profession-relevant Bible study/fellowship meeting starting at 1900 hours at Calvary South Denver in Littleton (see Calvary South Denver link for directions). We SHOULD be in our usual spot (big Multi-Purpose Room) but, if not, just hunt us down. Matt Wallenburg will open our meeting with some outstanding worship music -- don't miss it.
Those who couldn’t attend last week missed an incredibly moving testimony from an officer who is dealing with some exceedingly difficult family and work-related issues. We had the opportunity to come around our brother in prayer and I ask you to do the same. That said, Frank should be on hand to share an important update with us on this Thursday…stay tuned or join us if you can!
This week’s profession-relevant Bible study centers around a biblical concept dealing with something all LEOs should be familiar with – EVIDENCE. What evidence? Good question -- show up at 7 PM Thursday and we’ll answer it together. Rest assured, this evidentiary issue applies to each and every one of us who call ourselves “Christian.” Don’t miss out if you’re in the area. However, for all those who can’t be here, I’ll once again post a detailed recap for everyone in next week’s newsletter and on our website.
Speaking of recaps…here is the one from last week’s study on biblical leadership:
Based loosely on Col. Ray Fairman’s “Leadership Lessons from God” that he entitled, Are you Destined to Lead?, our model for last week’s teaching was the person of Moses as revealed in Exodus chapters 2 and 3. Here God uses this reluctant leader to teach us that “a leader has to give up, in order to grow up and go up.” Via what Fairman calls the “Principle of Sacrifice,” Ray concluded this chapter by writing, “If you truly desire to lead, you must be willing at any time to answer the call of sacrifice” while at the same time never forgetting that “you can never out sacrifice Christ.” It begs the question, are YOU a sacrificial leader? I encourage everyone to read the chapter in full (just about 3 pages) by going to http://www.rayfairman.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=66&Itemid=9.
My goal is to present a chapter from Ray’s series about once a month.
Speaking of Col. Fairman, Ray shot me an email yesterday advising that he and Joan finally made it home safely but likened the trip to a “Clark Griswold” vacation (Google it if you don’t know what we’re talking about:). Ray also stated that, “Joan and I consider our time with you folks as one of the high points of our trip through the west.” It was a high point for us as well, my brother!
Today I once again visited with wounded Michigan officer Max Faistenhammer who is rehabbing here at Craig Hospital in Englewood. Max’s father serves with the DEA so his time here is limited. While Reid McGrath, Jason Pearson and other Englewood officers are stopping by regularly, I am asking our locals and ministry regulars to make an effort to visit as your schedules permit. Max is on the third floor of the Craig’s west wing. In addition, you’ll find Max on Facebook and on his CarePages site: http://www.carepages.com/carepages/HealingMachine. We also have a post below that details Max’s upcoming benefit in Michigan (see the Friday, June 18th post).
I have made a point to share the Gospel with Max and he now has one of our shirts and a police Bible. Stay tuned for more…
PRAYER REQUESTS & MEETING UPDATES are now posted and updated regularly on our website. Please check back frequently and pray for those seeking same.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
(1) The Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers (FCPO) 2010 Conference will be held the 2nd weekend in September (Friday 9/10-Sunday 9/12) at the Hilton Garden Inn in Gulfport, MS. LEOs from across the US and Canada will be there – myself included. For more information on the conference, email Ivette@fcpo.org or call (423) 553-8806 for a brochure and registration form. I'll post an update soon.
(2) Florida deputy and author Mike Dye (http://www.christianlawenforcement.com/) sent me the following story (link below) reference the worsening situation on our borders and in Arizona in particular. Folks – CARRY your weapon and extra ammo when you are off duty, stay in “condition yellow,” and let’s be in prayer for our brothers and sisters working in that tough area while praying for our nation in general. See http://www.kold.com/Global/story.asp?S=12692837.
As always, keep your comments, prayer requests and "411" coming. Hope to see you Thursday and let's stay vigilent out there!
MC
Hope all my fellow dads had a great Father’s Day and that those who are not fathers remembered theirs. That said, EVERY day should be one where we think of/spend time with (prayer) and honour (worship/obey) our heavenly Father. If you have not already done so, please check out the Father’s Day post I sent out earlier this week and as posted here on our website.
The latest meeting schedule is also posted (next post below) but this is a great time to remind our regulars, locals and visitors that we’re “ON” for this Thursday's profession-relevant Bible study/fellowship meeting starting at 1900 hours at Calvary South Denver in Littleton (see Calvary South Denver link for directions). We SHOULD be in our usual spot (big Multi-Purpose Room) but, if not, just hunt us down. Matt Wallenburg will open our meeting with some outstanding worship music -- don't miss it.
Those who couldn’t attend last week missed an incredibly moving testimony from an officer who is dealing with some exceedingly difficult family and work-related issues. We had the opportunity to come around our brother in prayer and I ask you to do the same. That said, Frank should be on hand to share an important update with us on this Thursday…stay tuned or join us if you can!
This week’s profession-relevant Bible study centers around a biblical concept dealing with something all LEOs should be familiar with – EVIDENCE. What evidence? Good question -- show up at 7 PM Thursday and we’ll answer it together. Rest assured, this evidentiary issue applies to each and every one of us who call ourselves “Christian.” Don’t miss out if you’re in the area. However, for all those who can’t be here, I’ll once again post a detailed recap for everyone in next week’s newsletter and on our website.
Speaking of recaps…here is the one from last week’s study on biblical leadership:
Based loosely on Col. Ray Fairman’s “Leadership Lessons from God” that he entitled, Are you Destined to Lead?, our model for last week’s teaching was the person of Moses as revealed in Exodus chapters 2 and 3. Here God uses this reluctant leader to teach us that “a leader has to give up, in order to grow up and go up.” Via what Fairman calls the “Principle of Sacrifice,” Ray concluded this chapter by writing, “If you truly desire to lead, you must be willing at any time to answer the call of sacrifice” while at the same time never forgetting that “you can never out sacrifice Christ.” It begs the question, are YOU a sacrificial leader? I encourage everyone to read the chapter in full (just about 3 pages) by going to http://www.rayfairman.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=66&Itemid=9.
My goal is to present a chapter from Ray’s series about once a month.
Speaking of Col. Fairman, Ray shot me an email yesterday advising that he and Joan finally made it home safely but likened the trip to a “Clark Griswold” vacation (Google it if you don’t know what we’re talking about
Today I once again visited with wounded Michigan officer Max Faistenhammer who is rehabbing here at Craig Hospital in Englewood. Max’s father serves with the DEA so his time here is limited. While Reid McGrath, Jason Pearson and other Englewood officers are stopping by regularly, I am asking our locals and ministry regulars to make an effort to visit as your schedules permit. Max is on the third floor of the Craig’s west wing. In addition, you’ll find Max on Facebook and on his CarePages site: http://www.carepages.com/carepages/HealingMachine. We also have a post below that details Max’s upcoming benefit in Michigan (see the Friday, June 18th post).
I have made a point to share the Gospel with Max and he now has one of our shirts and a police Bible. Stay tuned for more…
PRAYER REQUESTS & MEETING UPDATES are now posted and updated regularly on our website. Please check back frequently and pray for those seeking same.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
(1) The Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers (FCPO) 2010 Conference will be held the 2nd weekend in September (Friday 9/10-Sunday 9/12) at the Hilton Garden Inn in Gulfport, MS. LEOs from across the US and Canada will be there – myself included. For more information on the conference, email Ivette@fcpo.org or call (423) 553-8806 for a brochure and registration form. I'll post an update soon.
(2) Florida deputy and author Mike Dye (http://www.christianlawenforcement.com/) sent me the following story (link below) reference the worsening situation on our borders and in Arizona in particular. Folks – CARRY your weapon and extra ammo when you are off duty, stay in “condition yellow,” and let’s be in prayer for our brothers and sisters working in that tough area while praying for our nation in general. See http://www.kold.com/Global/story.asp?S=12692837.
As always, keep your comments, prayer requests and "411" coming. Hope to see you Thursday and let's stay vigilent out there!
MC
Friday, June 18, 2010
Benefit Information for Officer Max Faistenhammer
Brownstown Township (MI) PD Chief of Police Jim Sclater sent me the following reference the July benefit for Officer Max Faistenhammer:
When: Saturday, July 17, 6:00 PM
Where: Germania Club Downriver, 23156 King Rd., Brownstown, Michigan 48183
Details: Beverages and entertainment-50/50 basket drawings and other raffles.
Tickets: $20 per person.
Contacts: Toni 734 777-3612; Ryan 734 444-5375; Bryan 734 231-1848
DONATIONS: Mail to -- FBO "Max Faistenhammer -- Thin Blue Line of Michigan"
207 N. Michigan Ave. Ste 100, Howell Michigan 48843
Let's give as we can and continue to pray for our wounded brother.
When: Saturday, July 17, 6:00 PM
Where: Germania Club Downriver, 23156 King Rd., Brownstown, Michigan 48183
Details: Beverages and entertainment-50/50 basket drawings and other raffles.
Tickets: $20 per person.
Contacts: Toni 734 777-3612; Ryan 734 444-5375; Bryan 734 231-1848
DONATIONS: Mail to -- FBO "Max Faistenhammer -- Thin Blue Line of Michigan"
207 N. Michigan Ave. Ste 100, Howell Michigan 48843
Let's give as we can and continue to pray for our wounded brother.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Latest Prayer Requests & Announcements
I will update the prayer requests and pertinent announcements here on the website as soon as possible after receiving them. Please continue to email them to me at fullarmor911@yahoo.com.
Check back frequently!
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
We're "on" as scheduled for tonight's profession-relevant Bible study and fellowship. I will be teaching a special Bible-based Memorial Day message and Col. Ray Fairman (Chaplain's SWAT Team -- http://www.rayfairman.com/) will be visiting and sharing with us as well. I'll have a recap for everyone outside the Denver-metro area in next week's newsletter. Regardless, please join us if you're in the area.
Updated PRAYER REQUESTS:
(1) Injured Brownstown Township (MI) PD Officer Max Faistenhammer has been transferred to Craig Hospital here in Englewood for begin intensive rehab after a motorcyle crash (see http://www.thenewsherald.com/articles/2010/05/10/news/doc4be5a1d41e6c5652898764.txt ). Max is only 28 years old -- please join us in praying for this fellow warrior and his family. I plan to visit with Max tomorrow.
(2) A chief just lost his infant grandson after an unexpected medical emergency. Please pray for God's comfort, peace and understanding in the midst of this tragic event.
(3) Pray for Grand Junction PD Chief Camper and his officers/staff as they deal with some tough issues that have been very much in the media.
(4) Please continue to pray for injured Denver PD Officer Allison Casias as she continues to recover from a serious debilitating medical condition. See http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/allisoncasias for the latest on Allison's progress.
(5) Pray for a colleague who is struggling with personal and spiritual issues in the wake of a serious duty-related incident. This brother needs to seek Christ first in all things (as do we all).
(6) Pray for an officer -- reportedly a Christian -- who is placing his walk with God and the needs of his family in last place behind his career and personal (selfish) desires.
(7) PRAISE REPORT! Little Tayler Ellison -- daughter of Englewood PD Officer Shane Ellison -- remains cancer-free. Tayler is set to have a celebration sometime next month -- stay tuned for details.
(8) Pray for the folks fighting the Gulf of Mexico oil spill (and related issues) -- including a prayer that God will assist the BP folks in establishing a workable "fix." What a mess!
PREVIOUS BUT STILL VERY RELEVANT REQUESTS:
(9) From Ofc. Paul Stipe: I have a prayer request...As you ou may have seen on the news, there is a missing female, Aubrey Sacco, in Nepal. Her father, Paul Sacco, is the Judge for our city (Fort Lupton). He and his son have flown to Nepal and are desperately looking for Aubrey. She has not been heard from since, 4/20. My prayer request is for #1, Aubrey's safe return. #2, strength and comfort for Judge Sacco and his family. #3, I am not too sure of Judge Sacco's faith. Thus, I pray that if he does not know the Lord, He reveals himself to the Judge in this difficult time. If you want more info about this, check the news as this has made national headlines.
(10) Paul also sent the following (pertinent for Memorial Day): Two years ago today, a friend passed away while training for a SEALS swim test. He passed out and drowned. He served in Iraq as a blackhawk pilot. He had a passion for the Lord and serving others. Drew was a great example to me when I was in high school and I needed the Lord more than ever. He has a large family, several who are pastors( Dad and brothers). He left behind his wife and two young sons. My prayer, is for his family during this anniversary and Memorial Day. His wife recently published a book, “Widow Behind the Flag,” a story of hope in the midst of deep heartache as God intimately demonstrated His faithfulness to Drew’s widow, Natalie. From the moment she was told that Drew had died to months later giving birth to their son without Drew, God sustained Natalie and gave her peace in the midst of deep anguish. Her name is Natalie Laird, her sons are Ethan and Caeden. Drew Laird was a patriot and a Brother in Christ. Let's come along side Drew' family and keep them in prayer.
(11) Reference # 1 above, Det. Danny Veith and Ofc. Jason Pearson (both of Englewood PD) sent the following reference another officer coming here to Craig Hospital for rehab (we'll be visiting): Just received a phone call from James Sclater who is the Public Safety Director for the police department serving the Township of Brownstown, Michigan. Sclater's cell phone is 734-231-5270, and his email is jsclater@wdl.net. Officer George "Max" Faistenhammer was involved in a motorcycle accident on May 1st when a car made a left turn in front of him. As a result, Max is paralyzed from the chest down. Max is in his late 20's, is single, and has no children. He has been a police officer for 3 years, and his father is retired DEA. Max left Michigan today for Craig hospital, and will be accompanied by his mother. It is anticipated Max will be at Craig for a minimum of 2 months, possibly as long as 5 months. Please join us in praying for and -- if you are in the Denver area -- visiting Max.
(12) From a couple of my fellow Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers (FCPO) board members in Michigan and Texas:
Chuck writes, "For those who don't know Royce Hearne, he is a past national board member and is a K-9 officer for the Fort Worth, TX PD. Royce's daughter Casey has had a long struggle with a brain tumor and now has another medical challenge. Casey's life long dream is to be a missionary to India."
Royce writes, "Please remember my daughter Casey in prayer. She has been sick with Crohn's Disease/Ulcerative Colitis for over a year now. Treatments are not working and it appears we are heading for a summer date with a surgeon to remove part ( if not all ) of her colon. We wait patiently on the Lord to reveal His will in this matter. We also trust that whatever occurs, Casey is in His hands and this is still part of His plan for her life."
Check back frequently!
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
We're "on" as scheduled for tonight's profession-relevant Bible study and fellowship. I will be teaching a special Bible-based Memorial Day message and Col. Ray Fairman (Chaplain's SWAT Team -- http://www.rayfairman.com/) will be visiting and sharing with us as well. I'll have a recap for everyone outside the Denver-metro area in next week's newsletter. Regardless, please join us if you're in the area.
Updated PRAYER REQUESTS:
(1) Injured Brownstown Township (MI) PD Officer Max Faistenhammer has been transferred to Craig Hospital here in Englewood for begin intensive rehab after a motorcyle crash (see http://www.thenewsherald.com/articles/2010/05/10/news/doc4be5a1d41e6c5652898764.txt ). Max is only 28 years old -- please join us in praying for this fellow warrior and his family. I plan to visit with Max tomorrow.
(2) A chief just lost his infant grandson after an unexpected medical emergency. Please pray for God's comfort, peace and understanding in the midst of this tragic event.
(3) Pray for Grand Junction PD Chief Camper and his officers/staff as they deal with some tough issues that have been very much in the media.
(4) Please continue to pray for injured Denver PD Officer Allison Casias as she continues to recover from a serious debilitating medical condition. See http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/allisoncasias for the latest on Allison's progress.
(5) Pray for a colleague who is struggling with personal and spiritual issues in the wake of a serious duty-related incident. This brother needs to seek Christ first in all things (as do we all).
(6) Pray for an officer -- reportedly a Christian -- who is placing his walk with God and the needs of his family in last place behind his career and personal (selfish) desires.
(7) PRAISE REPORT! Little Tayler Ellison -- daughter of Englewood PD Officer Shane Ellison -- remains cancer-free. Tayler is set to have a celebration sometime next month -- stay tuned for details.
(8) Pray for the folks fighting the Gulf of Mexico oil spill (and related issues) -- including a prayer that God will assist the BP folks in establishing a workable "fix." What a mess!
PREVIOUS BUT STILL VERY RELEVANT REQUESTS:
(9) From Ofc. Paul Stipe: I have a prayer request...As you ou may have seen on the news, there is a missing female, Aubrey Sacco, in Nepal. Her father, Paul Sacco, is the Judge for our city (Fort Lupton). He and his son have flown to Nepal and are desperately looking for Aubrey. She has not been heard from since, 4/20. My prayer request is for #1, Aubrey's safe return. #2, strength and comfort for Judge Sacco and his family. #3, I am not too sure of Judge Sacco's faith. Thus, I pray that if he does not know the Lord, He reveals himself to the Judge in this difficult time. If you want more info about this, check the news as this has made national headlines.
(10) Paul also sent the following (pertinent for Memorial Day): Two years ago today, a friend passed away while training for a SEALS swim test. He passed out and drowned. He served in Iraq as a blackhawk pilot. He had a passion for the Lord and serving others. Drew was a great example to me when I was in high school and I needed the Lord more than ever. He has a large family, several who are pastors( Dad and brothers). He left behind his wife and two young sons. My prayer, is for his family during this anniversary and Memorial Day. His wife recently published a book, “Widow Behind the Flag,” a story of hope in the midst of deep heartache as God intimately demonstrated His faithfulness to Drew’s widow, Natalie. From the moment she was told that Drew had died to months later giving birth to their son without Drew, God sustained Natalie and gave her peace in the midst of deep anguish. Her name is Natalie Laird, her sons are Ethan and Caeden. Drew Laird was a patriot and a Brother in Christ. Let's come along side Drew' family and keep them in prayer.
(11) Reference # 1 above, Det. Danny Veith and Ofc. Jason Pearson (both of Englewood PD) sent the following reference another officer coming here to Craig Hospital for rehab (we'll be visiting): Just received a phone call from James Sclater who is the Public Safety Director for the police department serving the Township of Brownstown, Michigan. Sclater's cell phone is 734-231-5270, and his email is jsclater@wdl.net. Officer George "Max" Faistenhammer was involved in a motorcycle accident on May 1st when a car made a left turn in front of him. As a result, Max is paralyzed from the chest down. Max is in his late 20's, is single, and has no children. He has been a police officer for 3 years, and his father is retired DEA. Max left Michigan today for Craig hospital, and will be accompanied by his mother. It is anticipated Max will be at Craig for a minimum of 2 months, possibly as long as 5 months. Please join us in praying for and -- if you are in the Denver area -- visiting Max.
(12) From a couple of my fellow Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers (FCPO) board members in Michigan and Texas:
Chuck writes, "For those who don't know Royce Hearne, he is a past national board member and is a K-9 officer for the Fort Worth, TX PD. Royce's daughter Casey has had a long struggle with a brain tumor and now has another medical challenge. Casey's life long dream is to be a missionary to India."
Royce writes, "Please remember my daughter Casey in prayer. She has been sick with Crohn's Disease/Ulcerative Colitis for over a year now. Treatments are not working and it appears we are heading for a summer date with a surgeon to remove part ( if not all ) of her colon. We wait patiently on the Lord to reveal His will in this matter. We also trust that whatever occurs, Casey is in His hands and this is still part of His plan for her life."
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