This week's newsletter and devotional is up! Just click on "Rodney King, the Bible and You" for the latest news, announcements and a great new devotional adapted from Sgt. Chuck Gilliland's excellent law enforcement Bible study book, The Gospel of Matthew Through the Eyes of a Cop. Check it out -- and pass it on.
Secondly, take a moment to pray for the folks/requests below (may be updated -- please check back).
PRAYER REQUESTS (updated 1/18/2013)
(1) I ask that you pray for Tony Miano (Ten-Four Ministries founder) during his mission trip to Norway and an incredibly grueling teaching/preaching schedule. See http://www.crossencounters.us/ for more.
(2) Please pray for a colleague on the Western Slope of Colorado who sustained a severe knee injury AND now the discovery of a lump on her breast (the latest in a series of cancer-related issues). She is facing surgery for both and has no more leave. Prayers sought and appreciated.
(3) Pray for a Michigan deputy who was seriously injured in a foot chase and is facing more surgery and a tough recovery (see Kent County Deputy Injured ).
(4) Please pray for Atlanta PD Ofc. Reggie Robinson who remains in IT after he was shot in the face last Friday night.
(5) Scott Chamberlain in Oregon writes, "I have an officer in Beaverton, Matt Henderson, and his wife, Tera that covet your prayers. Tera is pregnant with twin boys and is due on May 15th. Problem is, she just went into labor - 4 months early. This is a very challenging time for them. Please let's lift them up with prayer.
If you have any words of encouragement, you may forward them to our brother Lt. Tom McGranahan at Beaverton Police Department (Oregon) who can then forward them onto Matt.
Tom can be emailed at tmcgranahan@beavertonoregon.gov
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Sunday, January 13, 2013
Saturday, December 1, 2012
A Cop's Strength in Times of Trouble
This week's newsletter/law enforcement devotional and Bible study has gone out to our worldwide readership via email but here it is again for those who missed it: A Cop's Strength in Times of Trouble. The Denver-area meeting schedule (left side, scroll down) has also been updated and I've posted new prayer requests below. Please join us in praying for our own.
PRAYER REQUESTS (updated 12/5/2012)
** This is from officer Howie Park at Northwestern University:
"5 yr old sophie, older daugther of Jeannie and Jason, friends of ours from church just had a successful surgery over the weekend (praise God) to remove a malignant brain tumor. Right now she is resting at the hospital and preparing for chemo. Jeannie, who is Sophie's mother, and Sophie's grandmother are at the hospital with her while Jason is at home attending to Sophie's little sister, Selah. Can you please lift up a prayer for this family?
- For God to bring Sophie healing and comfort.
- For God to bring Jeannie and Jason and the rest of their family peace and comfort in knowing that the almightly God is in control and watching over them.
- For our church that we can be loving, encouraging and the shining light for this family during this tough time."
** Prayers today for the family, friends and co-workers of Trooper Kyle Deatherage who was recently killed in the line of duty (see the Officer Down Memorial Page). Kyle was a part of an Illinois PeaceKeepers Bible study group and known my many who follow our newsletters and ministry. For memorial contribution info, go to his Memorial Facebook Page.
Update from Rick Neace after Kyle's funeral: "Very emotional and long day. Awesome turnout from brothers and sisters from across the country to remember Trooper Kyle Deatherage and show support to his family. Also praising the Lord that Kyle was a Christian and is with our Lord and Savior!! Please continue to pray for his wife, two small children and the rest of his family and friends for continued healing and peace."
See also http://fox2now.com/2012/12/01/police-from-across-country-attend-isp-troopers-funeral/
** Pray for the family and colleagues of slain MN Officer Tom Decker.
** Pray for a Texas officer who is recovering from a very serious hand injury.
** Pray for a Kansas chief who is having a difficult recovery from a recent surgery.
** Pray for an officer and his wife who are in the midst of severe marital difficulty. Neither know the Lord...pray first that they will accept His free (for us, not for Him) offer of salvation.
PRAYER REQUESTS (updated 12/5/2012)
** This is from officer Howie Park at Northwestern University:
"5 yr old sophie, older daugther of Jeannie and Jason, friends of ours from church just had a successful surgery over the weekend (praise God) to remove a malignant brain tumor. Right now she is resting at the hospital and preparing for chemo. Jeannie, who is Sophie's mother, and Sophie's grandmother are at the hospital with her while Jason is at home attending to Sophie's little sister, Selah. Can you please lift up a prayer for this family?
- For God to bring Sophie healing and comfort.
- For God to bring Jeannie and Jason and the rest of their family peace and comfort in knowing that the almightly God is in control and watching over them.
- For our church that we can be loving, encouraging and the shining light for this family during this tough time."
** Prayers today for the family, friends and co-workers of Trooper Kyle Deatherage who was recently killed in the line of duty (see the Officer Down Memorial Page). Kyle was a part of an Illinois PeaceKeepers Bible study group and known my many who follow our newsletters and ministry. For memorial contribution info, go to his Memorial Facebook Page.
Update from Rick Neace after Kyle's funeral: "Very emotional and long day. Awesome turnout from brothers and sisters from across the country to remember Trooper Kyle Deatherage and show support to his family. Also praising the Lord that Kyle was a Christian and is with our Lord and Savior!! Please continue to pray for his wife, two small children and the rest of his family and friends for continued healing and peace."
See also http://fox2now.com/2012/12/01/police-from-across-country-attend-isp-troopers-funeral/
** Pray for the family and colleagues of slain MN Officer Tom Decker.
** Pray for a Texas officer who is recovering from a very serious hand injury.
** Pray for a Kansas chief who is having a difficult recovery from a recent surgery.
** Pray for an officer and his wife who are in the midst of severe marital difficulty. Neither know the Lord...pray first that they will accept His free (for us, not for Him) offer of salvation.
Monday, November 12, 2012
"Cops, Complaints and Christ" -- The Centurion Law Enforcement Ministry/FCPO Newsletter
This week's newsletter and law enforcement devotional/Bible study is up! If you're not on the list (easy to do), here it is again: click on "Cops, Complaints and Christ."
PRAYER REQUESTS:
Updated 11/22/2012
** Please pray for Israel in the midst of the escalating attacks on God's chosen people and nation.
** Please keep us here (Colorado) in prayer as we deal with the aftermath of yet another LODD (the details are in the newsletter and the funeral was held held on 11/15). This is even more tragic because it was accidental "blue-on-blue." The officer who fired the fatal shot is a believer and very much in need of prayer and support.
** Englewood PD Officer Jason Pearson is also a Ten-Four Ministries rep and reports that some 1300 cops and 500 firefighters who lived in the path of Hurricane Sandy are in desperate need. Pray (and keep praying) but I'll be posting more on how we can assist our brethren and their families. See http://www.officer.com/news/10829192/in-sandy-nypd-officers-find-themselves-the-victims for more.
** Jason also asks that we pray for one of his fellow officers (and family) whose teenage son was killed in a MVA.
** Pray for Jim and Terry Wattles who are down (but not out) with the flu.
** Pray for a state patrol chaplain ("Larry") who is having surgery today to repair a hole in his heart.
** From an officer in Kenya:
"Thirty-one police officers of the Kenya National Police Service were killed over the weekend when they were ambushed at about 4.00am on Sunday as the pursued cattle rustlers, Nine other officers have been airlifted and admitted to a Nairobi hospital in critical condition. 7 more officers are still missing.
The officers were trying to recover over 500 stolen head of cattle when they encountered the armed bandits. About 100 officers were involved in the operation. The remote area is most hard hit by insecurity partly due to proliferation of small arms that has promoted the culture of cattle rustling over the years.
Families of the slain officers are yet to be informed as the officers have been working way far away from their families. Pray with us for the families of the departed and the traumatized officers who survived the attack. Pray also for the chaplains and christian officers who are trying to provide support.
Your brother,
Kibinge wa Muturi
Kenya Police Service"
MC
PRAYER REQUESTS:
Updated 11/22/2012
** Please pray for Israel in the midst of the escalating attacks on God's chosen people and nation.
** Please keep us here (Colorado) in prayer as we deal with the aftermath of yet another LODD (the details are in the newsletter and the funeral was held held on 11/15). This is even more tragic because it was accidental "blue-on-blue." The officer who fired the fatal shot is a believer and very much in need of prayer and support.
** Englewood PD Officer Jason Pearson is also a Ten-Four Ministries rep and reports that some 1300 cops and 500 firefighters who lived in the path of Hurricane Sandy are in desperate need. Pray (and keep praying) but I'll be posting more on how we can assist our brethren and their families. See http://www.officer.com/news/10829192/in-sandy-nypd-officers-find-themselves-the-victims for more.
** Jason also asks that we pray for one of his fellow officers (and family) whose teenage son was killed in a MVA.
** Pray for Jim and Terry Wattles who are down (but not out) with the flu.
** Pray for a state patrol chaplain ("Larry") who is having surgery today to repair a hole in his heart.
** From an officer in Kenya:
"Thirty-one police officers of the Kenya National Police Service were killed over the weekend when they were ambushed at about 4.00am on Sunday as the pursued cattle rustlers, Nine other officers have been airlifted and admitted to a Nairobi hospital in critical condition. 7 more officers are still missing.
The officers were trying to recover over 500 stolen head of cattle when they encountered the armed bandits. About 100 officers were involved in the operation. The remote area is most hard hit by insecurity partly due to proliferation of small arms that has promoted the culture of cattle rustling over the years.
Families of the slain officers are yet to be informed as the officers have been working way far away from their families. Pray with us for the families of the departed and the traumatized officers who survived the attack. Pray also for the chaplains and christian officers who are trying to provide support.
Your brother,
Kibinge wa Muturi
Kenya Police Service"
MC
Sunday, October 21, 2012
"No Knock!" The Centurion LE Ministry/FCPO Newsletter
This week's newsletter has gone out to our worldwide readership but, as usual, I've posted it here again as well: "No Knock!" The Centurion LE Ministry/FCPO Newsletter and Devotional. Lots of news, Christian voting resources and of course the recap of last week's study/devotional. Don't forget to pass it on!
Latest prayer requests are also posted in the following post...join us in praying for our own.
Pass it on and follow us on Facebook as well!
Latest prayer requests are also posted in the following post...join us in praying for our own.
Pass it on and follow us on Facebook as well!
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Urgent Prayer Requests
Updated November 4th, 2012
** Be in prayer for all those being impacted by Hurricane Sandy and for all the First Responders who are dealing with the fallout.
** We continue to lose officers in the line of duty, by their own hands, etc. We lost two officers to suicide here in CO this past week and now two Atlanta officers were killed last night. See www.ODMP.org for more...and PRAY for their families and colleagues. Moreover, let's have a "Code 3" sense of urgency in sharing and living Christ with our own.
** Dep. Mike Dye in Florida sends the following:
"For my LEO family: We've learned of an Orlando Officer and his family that are in need. While his wife was giving birth to their twin daughters this week, she passed away. He is left with nothing but the girls to raise on his own. We have also found out that they also have a 10 year old son. The Central Florida chapter of the FCPO along with Police Wife Life and Wives Behind the Badge are working on a baby drive to help this family out. Along with your love and prayers, we are asking that you send anything you can. Items needed are clothes and necessities for infants such as diapers, wipes and enfamil brand formula. All items and donations/gift cards can be accepted and we will make a delivery to this officer or his agency. Let me know what you can help out with and we will get a box going their way."
Mike can be reached on Facebook or via email at mike.dye@christianlawenforcement.com.
** Kristi Neace writes, "I would like to ask prayer for a fellow police wife who has been diagnosed with folicular lymphoma. Her husband works with Rick and they have three children. I believe God can heal this woman and do an amazing work in their midst, if we'll all just pray. Thanks."
** Update on those who have/have been praying for a KS chief who had neck surgery: surgery seemed to go well and he is recovering. However, not sleeping well due to pain. Prayers appreciated.
** Prayers are appreciated for the officers investigating the kidnapping and murder of Jessica Ridgeway. Praise God, the 17 y.o. (Lord...) suspect is in custody. Pray for his salvation and for Jessica's family.
Got a prayer request for national publication? Shoot me an email at fullarmor911@yahoo.com and I'll get it posted here.
** Be in prayer for all those being impacted by Hurricane Sandy and for all the First Responders who are dealing with the fallout.
** We continue to lose officers in the line of duty, by their own hands, etc. We lost two officers to suicide here in CO this past week and now two Atlanta officers were killed last night. See www.ODMP.org for more...and PRAY for their families and colleagues. Moreover, let's have a "Code 3" sense of urgency in sharing and living Christ with our own.
** Dep. Mike Dye in Florida sends the following:
"For my LEO family: We've learned of an Orlando Officer and his family that are in need. While his wife was giving birth to their twin daughters this week, she passed away. He is left with nothing but the girls to raise on his own. We have also found out that they also have a 10 year old son. The Central Florida chapter of the FCPO along with Police Wife Life and Wives Behind the Badge are working on a baby drive to help this family out. Along with your love and prayers, we are asking that you send anything you can. Items needed are clothes and necessities for infants such as diapers, wipes and enfamil brand formula. All items and donations/gift cards can be accepted and we will make a delivery to this officer or his agency. Let me know what you can help out with and we will get a box going their way."
Mike can be reached on Facebook or via email at mike.dye@christianlawenforcement.com.
** Kristi Neace writes, "I would like to ask prayer for a fellow police wife who has been diagnosed with folicular lymphoma. Her husband works with Rick and they have three children. I believe God can heal this woman and do an amazing work in their midst, if we'll all just pray. Thanks."
** Update on those who have/have been praying for a KS chief who had neck surgery: surgery seemed to go well and he is recovering. However, not sleeping well due to pain. Prayers appreciated.
** Prayers are appreciated for the officers investigating the kidnapping and murder of Jessica Ridgeway. Praise God, the 17 y.o. (Lord...) suspect is in custody. Pray for his salvation and for Jessica's family.
Got a prayer request for national publication? Shoot me an email at fullarmor911@yahoo.com and I'll get it posted here.
Monday, October 1, 2012
FCPO Conference, Centurion Ministry Newsletter/Devotional, Prayer Requests and More
We are home from an amazingly successful (praise God) Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers (FCPO) National Conference and this week's Centurion Law Enforcement Ministry/FCPO Newsletter has been sent out to our contacts worldwide. For this who missed it, here it is again: http://conta.cc/PGx21z. Be sure to pass it on!
Pics from the conference are starting to show up on Facebook (to start with, try Jonathan Parker's Covered Law Enforcement photo page). I'll be posting more on both the Centurion Law Enforcement Ministry Facebook page and on the Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers -- USA page (as will others).
Finally, new Prayer Requests are posted below. Please take the time to join us in prayer reference these requests (and feel free to send me yours).
PRAYER REQUESTS: Updated 10/01/2012
** Please pray for NMSP/SID Sgt. Lee Mullen who is in critical condition after suffering a heart attack.
** Pray for the Christian leaders (meaning those chiefs who are truly living their faith) at the IACP conference in CA this week (boldness in their faith and opportunities to share Christ).
** Pray for a deputy and his family reference serious financial problems (in danger of losing their home) and issues with their adult son as well.
** Praise Report! Thanks to all who prayed concerning this year's FCPO National Conference. God answered! That said, there were some who came who are also in need of prayer (families, job issues, etc.) -- just pray!
** Please pray for the newborn granddaughter of Chattanooga PD Sgt. Mike Minnick. Baby is having breathing problems and possible pneumonia.
** Pray that the Christian chiefs attending the IACP conference will be sold-out for their faith and share Christ openly. Pray also for Arkansas City, KS Chief Sean Wallace as he speaks tomorrow (10/2).
** A police chief writes, "Please pray for my son . He was in the police academy at the top of his class when he had a bicycle accident and broke his collar bone. This required him to leave the academy and he had surgery on 9/28. His PD does not have a lot of "light duty" work for him and because he has only worked for them two months he is already out of leave. He will be off work recuperating without pay. He has to recuperate enough by November 5th to join the next academy class where he left off or he will be released by his PD. Please pray for his healing, recuperation, and finances. He is a strong believer so he is trusting the Lord but he is a bit nervous about he will take care of his family."
Pics from the conference are starting to show up on Facebook (to start with, try Jonathan Parker's Covered Law Enforcement photo page). I'll be posting more on both the Centurion Law Enforcement Ministry Facebook page and on the Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers -- USA page (as will others).
Finally, new Prayer Requests are posted below. Please take the time to join us in prayer reference these requests (and feel free to send me yours).
PRAYER REQUESTS: Updated 10/01/2012
** Please pray for NMSP/SID Sgt. Lee Mullen who is in critical condition after suffering a heart attack.
** Pray for the Christian leaders (meaning those chiefs who are truly living their faith) at the IACP conference in CA this week (boldness in their faith and opportunities to share Christ).
** Pray for a deputy and his family reference serious financial problems (in danger of losing their home) and issues with their adult son as well.
** Praise Report! Thanks to all who prayed concerning this year's FCPO National Conference. God answered! That said, there were some who came who are also in need of prayer (families, job issues, etc.) -- just pray!
** Please pray for the newborn granddaughter of Chattanooga PD Sgt. Mike Minnick. Baby is having breathing problems and possible pneumonia.
** Pray that the Christian chiefs attending the IACP conference will be sold-out for their faith and share Christ openly. Pray also for Arkansas City, KS Chief Sean Wallace as he speaks tomorrow (10/2).
** A police chief writes, "Please pray for my son . He was in the police academy at the top of his class when he had a bicycle accident and broke his collar bone. This required him to leave the academy and he had surgery on 9/28. His PD does not have a lot of "light duty" work for him and because he has only worked for them two months he is already out of leave. He will be off work recuperating without pay. He has to recuperate enough by November 5th to join the next academy class where he left off or he will be released by his PD. Please pray for his healing, recuperation, and finances. He is a strong believer so he is trusting the Lord but he is a bit nervous about he will take care of his family."
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Cops, Deadly Force and God: TCLEM/FCPO Newsletter
Here is this week's newsletter that includes an important devotional, info on this week's meeting (recap to follow in next week's newsletter), "411" on our upcoming FCPO National Conference and so much more. Please take the time to open and click through -- then PASS IT ON to your colleagues, friends and family. Click on Cops, Deadly Force and God -- Centurion/FCPO Newsletter for Week of June 3rd, 2012.
Note that own LE legend Jim Wattles and two other Denver PD officers will be sharing a special message on that subject ("Cops, Deadly Force and God" -- officer involved shootings) this Thursday at Calvary South Denver in Littleton starting at 1900 hours (open and view newsletter for details). Invite a colleague, bring your spouse, and join us!
PRAYER REQUESTS (updated 06/13/2012)
** Fellow FCPO board member Lt. Chuck Urgo (Chicago PD, Retired) sends out a request that we be in prayer for a Georgia officer who is dealing with some severe, debilitating medical issues and now the added burden of her husband wanting to leave. Let's pray!
** Fellow warriors, we are losing an officer a day to suicide! With Father's Day upon us, let's have a sense of urgency in coming alongside our own! Christian police officer-turned-chaplain Robert Michaels has a great website and crisis hotline dealing with that and related issues. See Serve and Protect (also linked here on our website).
** Pray for the firefighters, pilots and first responders battling the fires in CO and NM. Here in CO, a number of first responders have lost their homes while fighting to save those of others.
** The Springfield (MA) PD recently lost an officer -- shot and killed by a correctional officerwho had just shot his own wife in a domestic dispute. Officer Kevin Ambrose is credited with saving the lives of the C/O's spouse and child. Kevin's funeral was held last Friday (6/8/12) -- one week to the day after we buried Englewood PD Ofc. Jeremy Bitner here. Please keep their families and colleagues in prayer. See Kevin Ambrose for more.
** Pray for a dear brother and fellow warrior in TN who has been diagnosed with prostate cancer (healing and restoration, courage for the battle...).
** PRAISE REPORT! Thanks to all those who have been praying for our own Mike Carter -- he pased his background and has started the CO DOC training academy.
** For an USAF reservist and future officer who was laid off from his full-time USAF-Reserve job due to military spending cuts (provision, promise of new full-time position in October, etc.).
** Be in prayer for us reference the upcoming (September 28-30) Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers National Conference in FL. JOIN US as well! Poster is at the top of our site and there are more details in the newsletter(s).
** Pray for an Army soldier (future LEO), his spouse and their newborn in GA: deployment looming and some new medical issues his bride is dealing with (healing, provision, peace). Update and Praise Report: The problem with Stevie turned out to be a minor one (praise God) and she is being treated with antibiotics. Continue to keep this family in prayer as Rob deploys this week.
Note that own LE legend Jim Wattles and two other Denver PD officers will be sharing a special message on that subject ("Cops, Deadly Force and God" -- officer involved shootings) this Thursday at Calvary South Denver in Littleton starting at 1900 hours (open and view newsletter for details). Invite a colleague, bring your spouse, and join us!
PRAYER REQUESTS (updated 06/13/2012)
** Fellow FCPO board member Lt. Chuck Urgo (Chicago PD, Retired) sends out a request that we be in prayer for a Georgia officer who is dealing with some severe, debilitating medical issues and now the added burden of her husband wanting to leave. Let's pray!
** Fellow warriors, we are losing an officer a day to suicide! With Father's Day upon us, let's have a sense of urgency in coming alongside our own! Christian police officer-turned-chaplain Robert Michaels has a great website and crisis hotline dealing with that and related issues. See Serve and Protect (also linked here on our website).
** Pray for the firefighters, pilots and first responders battling the fires in CO and NM. Here in CO, a number of first responders have lost their homes while fighting to save those of others.
** The Springfield (MA) PD recently lost an officer -- shot and killed by a correctional officer
** Pray for a dear brother and fellow warrior in TN who has been diagnosed with prostate cancer (healing and restoration, courage for the battle...).
** PRAISE REPORT! Thanks to all those who have been praying for our own Mike Carter -- he pased his background and has started the CO DOC training academy.
** For an USAF reservist and future officer who was laid off from his full-time USAF-Reserve job due to military spending cuts (provision, promise of new full-time position in October, etc.).
** Be in prayer for us reference the upcoming (September 28-30) Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers National Conference in FL. JOIN US as well! Poster is at the top of our site and there are more details in the newsletter(s).
** Pray for an Army soldier (future LEO), his spouse and their newborn in GA: deployment looming and some new medical issues his bride is dealing with (healing, provision, peace). Update and Praise Report: The problem with Stevie turned out to be a minor one (praise God) and she is being treated with antibiotics. Continue to keep this family in prayer as Rob deploys this week.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Newest Prayer Requests
Updated 05/18/2012
Scroll down to previous prayer request posts for additional (As always, we encourage you to send me your prayer requests for both prayer in general and for posting here).
** From retired Chicago PD Lt. (and fellow FCPO board member) Chuck Urgo: "Keep the Chicago PD and other supporting police departments and agencies in prayer this weekend. The NATO Summit is meeting in Chicago and the potential for violence among the demonstrations is great. Mike Mealer from the Chicago chapter is Commander of the Intelligence Division of the CPD and has a lot on his plate for this."
** From fellow FCPO board member Paul Lee in TN:
As you may remember we have been praying for Tennessee State Trooper Sgt. Lowell Russell who was very seriously injured in a traffic accident several months ago. Sgt. Russell spent a long time in ICU then had a lengthy stay in the hospital. Praise God, he will be going home soon! He has been wearing a halo device but it may be removed soon also. He is still on a feeding tube but is now able to eat soft foods. May God bless each and every one of you for your prayers -- but let's also continue to pray for complete recovery.
** Investigator Scott Israel from the Fayetteville (GA) FCPO Chapter writes,
Please pray for Maison De’ Ensant Orphanage in Haiti. They are relocating from Port of Prince to Gathier (another location on the island) due the structure damage from the earthquake several years ago. They have made several attempts drill a well for water at the new site and have failed. As you know, clean water is essential. My family has supported and sponsored a child in this orphanage for about 6 years. Thanks for your prayers.
** An officer's 22 y.o. son is undergoing heart surgery -- please keep him in prayer. UPDATE/Praise Report: Docs found NADA -- NOTHING -- and stated that his body "somehow healed itself." Somehow? I KNOW how -- and WHO! Thanks You Lord!
** Please keep a federal officer stationed in NM in prayer ref. a plethora of work related issues that are best not mentioned here (God knows the need -- our call is to pray).
** Pray for two more NM officers, one of whom has turned his back on God and is dealing with a host of issues, and a second officer who is in the process of relocating to TN and is seeking a position there (his wife already has a job there -- now he is seeking one for himself).
** Pray for the wife and unborn child of a Denver (CO) officer...there are complications.
** Continue to pray for me, this ministry (TCLEM, FCPO, POFCI, etc.) as seek to share Christ with the lukewarm and the lost in our God-ordained profession.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
New Prayer Requests
Updated 05/02/2012
** Pray for an officer in NM who is dealing with a very painful shoulder injury.
** Please be in prayer for injured Cleburne PD (TX) Officer Aaron Beseda. See http://m.cleburnetimesreview.com/cleburne/pm_113046/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=Aesl3xuS
** Pray for Michelle and her family as they deal with an ongoing "Job-like" medical situation and other issues.
** Pray for me and my fellow Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers (http://www.fcpo.org/) national board members as we meet in Chattanooga this coming weekend (May 4-6) for our Spring board meeting. Pray also for not only FCPO but also POFCI and other similar ministries as we share Christ within our hurting profession.
** Pray for a recent academy graduate who is applying and testing for positions in law enforcement.
** From Ron Leonard: Pray for our wounded warriors and the families that are SO affected by the war on terror!! Marilyn and I minister these precious men and women every day at FT Campbell (Home of the 101st Airborne). Many who will never walk again. You ask how do we minister to these men and women? We kneel by their wheel chair or bed; then we hold,pray and cry with them!!
http://www.blogger.com/inchristalone2004@yahoo.com (Ministry Email)
** Many have been praying for Colorado State Trooper Ivan "Gene" Lawyer. See http://www.gjsentinel.com/news/articles/trooper-acquitted-in-mans-death/ for latest update. Gene needs our continued prayers (but praise God for this victory).
** Please pray for former Independence Missouri Chief of Police Larry Cook who is currently hospitalized in Independence, where he is suffering from lung disease and now is down with pneumonia. Pray that God gives him comfort spiritually and physically as he receives treatment. Both Chief Cook's and his son, Detective Steve Cook, IPD, are Christians and welcome your prayers.
** Another church shooting -- this time in our own backyard of Aurora. Pray for the church, the family of the deceased woman (pastor's mother), and the off-duty Denver officer who was at the church, engaged the shooter, and terminated the threat.
** Pray for an officer in NM who is dealing with a very painful shoulder injury.
** Please be in prayer for injured Cleburne PD (TX) Officer Aaron Beseda. See http://m.cleburnetimesreview.com/cleburne/pm_113046/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=Aesl3xuS
** Pray for Michelle and her family as they deal with an ongoing "Job-like" medical situation and other issues.
** Pray for me and my fellow Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers (http://www.fcpo.org/) national board members as we meet in Chattanooga this coming weekend (May 4-6) for our Spring board meeting. Pray also for not only FCPO but also POFCI and other similar ministries as we share Christ within our hurting profession.
** Pray for a recent academy graduate who is applying and testing for positions in law enforcement.
** From Ron Leonard: Pray for our wounded warriors and the families that are SO affected by the war on terror!! Marilyn and I minister these precious men and women every day at FT Campbell (Home of the 101st Airborne). Many who will never walk again. You ask how do we minister to these men and women? We kneel by their wheel chair or bed; then we hold,pray and cry with them!!
http://www.blogger.com/inchristalone2004@yahoo.com (Ministry Email)
** Many have been praying for Colorado State Trooper Ivan "Gene" Lawyer. See http://www.gjsentinel.com/news/articles/trooper-acquitted-in-mans-death/ for latest update. Gene needs our continued prayers (but praise God for this victory).
** Please pray for former Independence Missouri Chief of Police Larry Cook who is currently hospitalized in Independence, where he is suffering from lung disease and now is down with pneumonia. Pray that God gives him comfort spiritually and physically as he receives treatment. Both Chief Cook's and his son, Detective Steve Cook, IPD, are Christians and welcome your prayers.
** Another church shooting -- this time in our own backyard of Aurora. Pray for the church, the family of the deceased woman (pastor's mother), and the off-duty Denver officer who was at the church, engaged the shooter, and terminated the threat.
Monday, April 9, 2012
New PRAYER REQUESTS, Announcements and More
PRAYER REQUESTS (Updated 04/14/12. Scroll down to previous posts for more):
** From Randy Brashears (asking prayer for wounded officers and family/colleagues of all): A NH Police chief and four of his officers were shot in Greenland NH. The Chief, Michael Maloney, was killed. He was set to retire next week. Please pray for the families, dept, and community. I just heard that one of the detectives shot worked for the Univ. of NH Police Dept. The suspect was hold-up overnight in a large home with a female subject. Both were found dead early this morning.
** Pray for the family and colleagues of Norfolk Co. (MA) Dep. Ryan Tvelia who was killed in a duty related motorcycle accident today. See http://www.odmp.org/officer/21223-deputy-sheriff-ryan-tvelia
** Please pray for a state trooper who sustained serious injuries to both legs following a training accident at last week. He has had surgeries on both legs already, but faces more surgeries in the coming days and a long recovery.
** Pray for the four (4) NYPD officers who were wounded during a warrant op. Praise God, so far none of the injuries are considered to be life-threatening.
** Pray for the family and colleagues of TN Dep. Ken Fox who died while serving as a volunteer firefighter. Ken reportedly saved two of his colleagues before he himself fell through the room and into the flames. See http://www.policeone.com/police-heroes/articles/5378757-Deputy-killed-saving-lives-of-two-FFs/
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
** Our own Jim Wattles will be sharing with us this Thursday (see schedule -- "eyes left") -- please join us if you're in the Denver area!
** From Randy Brashears (asking prayer for wounded officers and family/colleagues of all): A NH Police chief and four of his officers were shot in Greenland NH. The Chief, Michael Maloney, was killed. He was set to retire next week. Please pray for the families, dept, and community. I just heard that one of the detectives shot worked for the Univ. of NH Police Dept. The suspect was hold-up overnight in a large home with a female subject. Both were found dead early this morning.
** Pray for the family and colleagues of Norfolk Co. (MA) Dep. Ryan Tvelia who was killed in a duty related motorcycle accident today. See http://www.odmp.org/officer/21223-deputy-sheriff-ryan-tvelia
** Please pray for a state trooper who sustained serious injuries to both legs following a training accident at last week. He has had surgeries on both legs already, but faces more surgeries in the coming days and a long recovery.
** Pray for the four (4) NYPD officers who were wounded during a warrant op. Praise God, so far none of the injuries are considered to be life-threatening.
** Pray for the family and colleagues of TN Dep. Ken Fox who died while serving as a volunteer firefighter. Ken reportedly saved two of his colleagues before he himself fell through the room and into the flames. See http://www.policeone.com/police-heroes/articles/5378757-Deputy-killed-saving-lives-of-two-FFs/
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
** Our own Jim Wattles will be sharing with us this Thursday (see schedule -- "eyes left") -- please join us if you're in the Denver area!
Monday, March 26, 2012
This Week's PRAYER REQUESTS, PRAISE REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
UPDATED 03/30/2012
PRAISE REPORT from FCPO Pres. Paul Lee:
I received this from FCPO Member Lt. Kermit Stokes with the Georgia State Patrol regarding Tennessee State Trooper Sgt. Lowell Russell. If you remember Trooper Russell was involved in a horrific crash several weeks ago. He has been in critical condition and his prognosis was grim. Please take time to give glory to God because He can do things mere men can’t. Please keep praying for Trooper Russell’s recovery and read the update below. I thought I would forward you a message I received from Lt. Daniel Ruskey from Tennessee concerning the injured Trooper from that state. Miracles do happen!
AMEN!
From Lt. Stokes:
In reference to Sgt. Lowell Russell, I believe it is nothing short of a miracle. Believe it or not he has been up walking and doing some talking the last several days. It is not uncommon, when people go to visit, to see him sitting up in a chair in his room. He has been upgraded to serious condition, and they plan to start surgeries tomorrow. They are going to fuse his neck and put him in a halo device. He still has a long way to go but he is doing great. I know that it has been due to the many prayers that people like yourself have sent up for him. Please pass the word along to everyone and tell them how much everything they have done is appreciated. Please keep in touch and thank you again.
** PRAYER REQUESTS Updated 03/30/2012 -- See the updated March 19th post (scroll down) for additional):
** Tony Miano in CA writes,
"Prayers appreciated: I will likely drive to Bakersfield this afternoon to try to share the gospel with the dying father of a dear friend, brother behind the badge, and brother in Christ. Please pray the family allows me into the hospital room. Please pray the family and the dying man (who each believe they know God, in one way or another) will be open to hearing the gospel. Please pray the Lord softens their hearts and draws them (especially the dying father) to repentance and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. And please pray, regardless of what happens today, that I represent Christ well."
** Retired Canadian officer David Greenhalgh asks for prayer for his son Daniel (upcoming hearing) and in ref. to David's upcoming eye surgery early next month.
** Deputy (and fellow detective/FCPO board member) Mike Dye in FL writes,
"Just an update and prayer request for my brother, Chris Dye. Ironcially, Chris has a "docket sounding" on the same date (Wed
03/28 at 9AM EST) as Daniel Greenhalgh (David's LEO son). At this docket sounding, one of four things could possibly happen;
1) The State could drop, or amend the charges called a "No File"
2) The State (or Defense) could formally annouce "Ready for Trial"
3) The State could offer a plea to a lesser charge (which Chris will not
accept)
4) Either the State or Defense could ask for another contineous from the
court (usually 30-60 days) for additional investigative work. (Probablly
what will occur)
We are obviously praying for the first (# 1).
Additionally, since Chris was terminated from his employment, Chris filed
for unemployment from the State of Florida and now his agency (City of
Lake Mary) is objectiing to the State of Florida unemployment compensation.
Just a reminder, he was terminated unlawfully and without due process and
contrary to the Florida Police Officers Bill of Rights which clearly states
that "NO law enforcement will be terminated prior to any conviction in a
court of law." In fact, there has not even been a formal court arraignment
as of yet on Chris' charges and he was arrested on December 7th. In fact,
Chris has never been interviewed by any IA (Internal Affairs Unit) and, or
by the arresting FDLE agent.
New information has come to light that is even stranger. The original
complaining Deputy Sheriff (a 1 year female rookie) was given 30 days
suspension without pay for admitting that she lied to the City of Lake
Mary's Police IA Lieutant during a November 7th IA. Her supervisor, a
female Sergeant for the local Sheriff's Office was demoted from Sergeant
to Deputy and given 30 days unpaid suspension for ordering a subordinent to
alter, or change a police report in this case, and Chris' Sergeant was
given a letter of reprimand for not informing his suspervisors, or for
failing to document a complaint properly. If all this wasn't so screwed up
and civil rights damaging it would be comical.
Had this same investigation and charging taken place with a citizen this
case would have already been thrown out and settled. So, where satan is,
confusion reigns. And yet, Chris' faith has not waivered and he is still
strong believing that the Lord has a plan in all of this....all be it,
wondering what it is."
** A deputy's wife writes,
I have several prayer requests that need your support please:
1. Long time friends of ours are separated because of drug use. Their home is broken and we are praying for God to restore this family.
2. The son of another set of long time friends (his father is a Denver Police Officer) is scheduled to go to trial in a couple of weeks at Jefferson County for Domestic Violence. Please pray that the truth will come out.
3. My teaching license is scheduled to "expire" and I have reapplied for renewal. I am praying that the renewal will come through quickly and that I will be able to find a full-time teaching position within the next three years, or I will lose my license completely and will have to go back to school or.....? I have been keeping busy subbing this year, and I have accepted that it is my "mission" right now. I'm trying not to worry about the future.
4. My husband -- his folks are on a health roller coaster and he is an only child. He will be going down to see them next weekend. In addition his health isn't good and he has had a brutal work week this week.
5. My Mom has several decisions to make about her home, helping others and her health is fragile.
Thank you so very much for your support!
** Pray for a dispatcher who is dealing with major depression issues.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
(1) See the March 19th post concerning the Cops Fighting Cancer Benefit
(2) See the March 9th post reference the John Baker Golf Classic charity event in Chattanooga, TN (benefits the Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers national outreach efforts).
PRAISE REPORT from FCPO Pres. Paul Lee:
I received this from FCPO Member Lt. Kermit Stokes with the Georgia State Patrol regarding Tennessee State Trooper Sgt. Lowell Russell. If you remember Trooper Russell was involved in a horrific crash several weeks ago. He has been in critical condition and his prognosis was grim. Please take time to give glory to God because He can do things mere men can’t. Please keep praying for Trooper Russell’s recovery and read the update below. I thought I would forward you a message I received from Lt. Daniel Ruskey from Tennessee concerning the injured Trooper from that state. Miracles do happen!
AMEN!
From Lt. Stokes:
In reference to Sgt. Lowell Russell, I believe it is nothing short of a miracle. Believe it or not he has been up walking and doing some talking the last several days. It is not uncommon, when people go to visit, to see him sitting up in a chair in his room. He has been upgraded to serious condition, and they plan to start surgeries tomorrow. They are going to fuse his neck and put him in a halo device. He still has a long way to go but he is doing great. I know that it has been due to the many prayers that people like yourself have sent up for him. Please pass the word along to everyone and tell them how much everything they have done is appreciated. Please keep in touch and thank you again.
** PRAYER REQUESTS Updated 03/30/2012 -- See the updated March 19th post (scroll down) for additional):
** Tony Miano in CA writes,
"Prayers appreciated: I will likely drive to Bakersfield this afternoon to try to share the gospel with the dying father of a dear friend, brother behind the badge, and brother in Christ. Please pray the family allows me into the hospital room. Please pray the family and the dying man (who each believe they know God, in one way or another) will be open to hearing the gospel. Please pray the Lord softens their hearts and draws them (especially the dying father) to repentance and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. And please pray, regardless of what happens today, that I represent Christ well."
** Retired Canadian officer David Greenhalgh asks for prayer for his son Daniel (upcoming hearing) and in ref. to David's upcoming eye surgery early next month.
** Deputy (and fellow detective/FCPO board member) Mike Dye in FL writes,
"Just an update and prayer request for my brother, Chris Dye. Ironcially, Chris has a "docket sounding" on the same date (Wed
03/28 at 9AM EST) as Daniel Greenhalgh (David's LEO son). At this docket sounding, one of four things could possibly happen;
1) The State could drop, or amend the charges called a "No File"
2) The State (or Defense) could formally annouce "Ready for Trial"
3) The State could offer a plea to a lesser charge (which Chris will not
accept)
4) Either the State or Defense could ask for another contineous from the
court (usually 30-60 days) for additional investigative work. (Probablly
what will occur)
We are obviously praying for the first (# 1).
Additionally, since Chris was terminated from his employment, Chris filed
for unemployment from the State of Florida and now his agency (City of
Lake Mary) is objectiing to the State of Florida unemployment compensation.
Just a reminder, he was terminated unlawfully and without due process and
contrary to the Florida Police Officers Bill of Rights which clearly states
that "NO law enforcement will be terminated prior to any conviction in a
court of law." In fact, there has not even been a formal court arraignment
as of yet on Chris' charges and he was arrested on December 7th. In fact,
Chris has never been interviewed by any IA (Internal Affairs Unit) and, or
by the arresting FDLE agent.
New information has come to light that is even stranger. The original
complaining Deputy Sheriff (a 1 year female rookie) was given 30 days
suspension without pay for admitting that she lied to the City of Lake
Mary's Police IA Lieutant during a November 7th IA. Her supervisor, a
female Sergeant for the local Sheriff's Office was demoted from Sergeant
to Deputy and given 30 days unpaid suspension for ordering a subordinent to
alter, or change a police report in this case, and Chris' Sergeant was
given a letter of reprimand for not informing his suspervisors, or for
failing to document a complaint properly. If all this wasn't so screwed up
and civil rights damaging it would be comical.
Had this same investigation and charging taken place with a citizen this
case would have already been thrown out and settled. So, where satan is,
confusion reigns. And yet, Chris' faith has not waivered and he is still
strong believing that the Lord has a plan in all of this....all be it,
wondering what it is."
** A deputy's wife writes,
I have several prayer requests that need your support please:
1. Long time friends of ours are separated because of drug use. Their home is broken and we are praying for God to restore this family.
2. The son of another set of long time friends (his father is a Denver Police Officer) is scheduled to go to trial in a couple of weeks at Jefferson County for Domestic Violence. Please pray that the truth will come out.
3. My teaching license is scheduled to "expire" and I have reapplied for renewal. I am praying that the renewal will come through quickly and that I will be able to find a full-time teaching position within the next three years, or I will lose my license completely and will have to go back to school or.....? I have been keeping busy subbing this year, and I have accepted that it is my "mission" right now. I'm trying not to worry about the future.
4. My husband -- his folks are on a health roller coaster and he is an only child. He will be going down to see them next weekend. In addition his health isn't good and he has had a brutal work week this week.
5. My Mom has several decisions to make about her home, helping others and her health is fragile.
Thank you so very much for your support!
** Pray for a dispatcher who is dealing with major depression issues.
_________________________________
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
(1) See the March 19th post concerning the Cops Fighting Cancer Benefit
(2) See the March 9th post reference the John Baker Golf Classic charity event in Chattanooga, TN (benefits the Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers national outreach efforts).
Monday, March 19, 2012
COPS FIGHTING CANCER + Latest Prayer Requests & Announcements
PRAYER REQUESTS (updated 03/23/2012)
See updated March 11th post for more... Note that we welcome your prayer requests for posting in this forum.
** A Chief is asking for prayer for his mother who has been diagnosed with Leukemia.
** Please pray for Dep. Art Briles, his bride Lonni and their families concerning health and job issues.
** Pray for a dear sister in Christ who is dealing with a host of family-related issues.
** Pray for a Chicago officer who has been shot and is in critical condition: Chicago Officer Shot
** A Christian officer in Oregon asks that we be in prayer for his agency/colleagues and family of an officer who took his own life late last week. Folks this is why we need to be running "Code 3" in living, modeling and sharing Christ with our colleagues.
** A deputy who has been suffering from a severe ear infection asks for prayer -- he has lost hearing in one ear and is not sure of long-term prognosis. Please pray for healing and restoration.
** Pray for two officers who were recently involved in an OIS and are facing threats (personal, family) from some of the deceased perp's associates. Officers were cleared but there is still great stress on the agency as they seek to protect their own.
** Pray for a female servant-warrior and her family. They are involved in an ongoing and very trying Job-like battle with disease, relationship issues and more. God knows the need so just please lift Michelle and her family in prayer.
Cops Fighting Cancer Benefit
(submitted by Fairplay PD Chief Dave Gottschalk):
On Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 6:00 p.m., the Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command #325 will be hosting a spaghetti dinner and silent auction at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds to benefit the great work of Cops Fighting Cancer. For their Legacy Project, Class #325 is asking for your support in reaching their goal of $10,000. Jefferson County (CO) Sheriff’s Office members of Class #325 are Shellie DeNuzzi, Mark Gutke, Chris Loptien, Steve Wygant, and Carla Zinanti.
How can you help?
Purchase a $10 ticket and join us on April 11th. The menu includes spaghetti with meat sauce or marinara, salad, and a drink. Enjoy good company, good food, and shop our silent auction items.
Don’t like spaghetti? Consider making a monetary donation by purchasing a ticket anyway to support this great cause.
Donate a silent auction item!
Class #325 is seeking items for the silent auction. Cops Fighting Cancer is a 501(c)(3) organization and donation receipts will be provided for tax purposes.
Additional details will be forthcoming to showcase some of the items available in the silent auction, along with instructions on how to participate in the auction if you are not attending the dinner. The class has already received several great items!
Cash or checks payable to: Northwestern SPSC #325
Tickets can be purchased or donations made at the following locations:
Animal Control, Open Space Building – Melissa Sprinsky
Headquarters, Pat Tomko, Judy Searle, Carolyn Haberkorn or Joyce Nelson
Detentions, Jennifer Van Dorn
South Precinct, Ann Smith
Mountain Precinct, Deb Nelson
Dakota Building, Kelly Shultz
Or directly to any of the five SPSC #325 class members listed above
For more information or to donate a silent auction item, please call:
Carla Zinanti – 303.271.5074 / 303.435.1150 or Shellie DeNuzzi – 720.497.7207 / 303.435.4040
*All proceeds from the dinner and silent auction will be presented to the Cops Fighting Cancer organization during the Northwestern SPSC #325 graduation ceremony on May 11, 2012.
** For more information on the great work of Cops Fighting Cancer, please visit www.copsfightingcancer.org or view the Long Blue Line video.
See updated March 11th post for more... Note that we welcome your prayer requests for posting in this forum.
** A Chief is asking for prayer for his mother who has been diagnosed with Leukemia.
** Please pray for Dep. Art Briles, his bride Lonni and their families concerning health and job issues.
** Pray for a dear sister in Christ who is dealing with a host of family-related issues.
** Pray for a Chicago officer who has been shot and is in critical condition: Chicago Officer Shot
** A Christian officer in Oregon asks that we be in prayer for his agency/colleagues and family of an officer who took his own life late last week. Folks this is why we need to be running "Code 3" in living, modeling and sharing Christ with our colleagues.
** A deputy who has been suffering from a severe ear infection asks for prayer -- he has lost hearing in one ear and is not sure of long-term prognosis. Please pray for healing and restoration.
** Pray for two officers who were recently involved in an OIS and are facing threats (personal, family) from some of the deceased perp's associates. Officers were cleared but there is still great stress on the agency as they seek to protect their own.
** Pray for a female servant-warrior and her family. They are involved in an ongoing and very trying Job-like battle with disease, relationship issues and more. God knows the need so just please lift Michelle and her family in prayer.
Cops Fighting Cancer Benefit
(submitted by Fairplay PD Chief Dave Gottschalk):
On Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 6:00 p.m., the Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command #325 will be hosting a spaghetti dinner and silent auction at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds to benefit the great work of Cops Fighting Cancer. For their Legacy Project, Class #325 is asking for your support in reaching their goal of $10,000. Jefferson County (CO) Sheriff’s Office members of Class #325 are Shellie DeNuzzi, Mark Gutke, Chris Loptien, Steve Wygant, and Carla Zinanti.
How can you help?
Purchase a $10 ticket and join us on April 11th. The menu includes spaghetti with meat sauce or marinara, salad, and a drink. Enjoy good company, good food, and shop our silent auction items.
Don’t like spaghetti? Consider making a monetary donation by purchasing a ticket anyway to support this great cause.
Donate a silent auction item!
Class #325 is seeking items for the silent auction. Cops Fighting Cancer is a 501(c)(3) organization and donation receipts will be provided for tax purposes.
Additional details will be forthcoming to showcase some of the items available in the silent auction, along with instructions on how to participate in the auction if you are not attending the dinner. The class has already received several great items!
Cash or checks payable to: Northwestern SPSC #325
Tickets can be purchased or donations made at the following locations:
Animal Control, Open Space Building – Melissa Sprinsky
Headquarters, Pat Tomko, Judy Searle, Carolyn Haberkorn or Joyce Nelson
Detentions, Jennifer Van Dorn
South Precinct, Ann Smith
Mountain Precinct, Deb Nelson
Dakota Building, Kelly Shultz
Or directly to any of the five SPSC #325 class members listed above
For more information or to donate a silent auction item, please call:
Carla Zinanti – 303.271.5074 / 303.435.1150 or Shellie DeNuzzi – 720.497.7207 / 303.435.4040
*All proceeds from the dinner and silent auction will be presented to the Cops Fighting Cancer organization during the Northwestern SPSC #325 graduation ceremony on May 11, 2012.
** For more information on the great work of Cops Fighting Cancer, please visit www.copsfightingcancer.org or view the Long Blue Line video.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Prayer Request Update and Meeting Reminder
UPDATED 03/16/2012
Just a quick reminder to check out the updated Feb. 27th and 21st prayer request posts...and then join us in praying for our own.
** Pray for a chief's family member who is suffering from kidney disease.
** Family members of one of my locals here in Denver are dealing with a plethora of health issues. Please keep them (and her) in prayer.
** FCPO Pres. Paul Lee writes,
Dear Saints,
We just received a prayer request from one of our members (Edwin Duncan) in Houston, Texas asking for prayer for his Lieutenant’s wife who just found out she has cancer. Her name is Laura Carlyle and her husband is with the Roman Forest PD.
Please take a moment and stop what you are doing and pray for Laura Carlyle and her family.
Also please keep our 11th Annual FCPO/Sgt. John Baker Golf Tournament in your prayers. Once again let me encourage each FCPO Chapter to be a $100.00 hole sponsor. We will place a sign on the golf course advertising your chapter to all the players. Your $100.00 donation goes to the FCPO/USA National Ministry. The tournament is March 30, 2012 so please let us know if you plan to be part of this National Fund Raiser for FCPO.
Personal donations are welcomed also and are 100% tax deductible. Email me (thecenturionministry@yahoo.com) or the FCPO home office (fcpo@fcpo.org) for more info or to obtain a copy of the brochure.
** Lt. Kermit Stokes with the Georgia State Patrol sends the following concerning a Tennessee trooper:
A Tennessee trooper was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer last night. Sgt Lowell Russell is from the Knoxville district. I am told that he has a brain bleed, fractured skull, broken neck, broken back, and second degree burns. The doctors say that he is registering brain activity and that is a definite good sign. Please keep this fellow Trooper in your prayers.
** Please pray for the family and officers of Alma (CO) Police Chief Charles "Mac" MacTaggart who passed away suddenly last week. I attended his funeral today and it served as yet another reminder that we must have an sense of urgency in both being right with God ourselves and in sharing his love and plan with our fellow servant-warriors. Mac was only 55.
** We saw Act of Valor as a group last Thursday and I'm again convicted that we need to be in prayer for our active duty and veteran military brothers and sisters.
REMINDER for my Denver-area regulars and visitors: Don't forget that we'll be in AURORA (Calvary Chapel Aurora) this week. See the meeting schedules (left side of this website) for more.
Just a quick reminder to check out the updated Feb. 27th and 21st prayer request posts...and then join us in praying for our own.
** Pray for a chief's family member who is suffering from kidney disease.
** Family members of one of my locals here in Denver are dealing with a plethora of health issues. Please keep them (and her) in prayer.
** FCPO Pres. Paul Lee writes,
Dear Saints,
We just received a prayer request from one of our members (Edwin Duncan) in Houston, Texas asking for prayer for his Lieutenant’s wife who just found out she has cancer. Her name is Laura Carlyle and her husband is with the Roman Forest PD.
Please take a moment and stop what you are doing and pray for Laura Carlyle and her family.
Also please keep our 11th Annual FCPO/Sgt. John Baker Golf Tournament in your prayers. Once again let me encourage each FCPO Chapter to be a $100.00 hole sponsor. We will place a sign on the golf course advertising your chapter to all the players. Your $100.00 donation goes to the FCPO/USA National Ministry. The tournament is March 30, 2012 so please let us know if you plan to be part of this National Fund Raiser for FCPO.
Personal donations are welcomed also and are 100% tax deductible. Email me (thecenturionministry@yahoo.com) or the FCPO home office (fcpo@fcpo.org) for more info or to obtain a copy of the brochure.
** Lt. Kermit Stokes with the Georgia State Patrol sends the following concerning a Tennessee trooper:
A Tennessee trooper was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer last night. Sgt Lowell Russell is from the Knoxville district. I am told that he has a brain bleed, fractured skull, broken neck, broken back, and second degree burns. The doctors say that he is registering brain activity and that is a definite good sign. Please keep this fellow Trooper in your prayers.
** Please pray for the family and officers of Alma (CO) Police Chief Charles "Mac" MacTaggart who passed away suddenly last week. I attended his funeral today and it served as yet another reminder that we must have an sense of urgency in both being right with God ourselves and in sharing his love and plan with our fellow servant-warriors. Mac was only 55.
** We saw Act of Valor as a group last Thursday and I'm again convicted that we need to be in prayer for our active duty and veteran military brothers and sisters.
REMINDER for my Denver-area regulars and visitors: Don't forget that we'll be in AURORA (Calvary Chapel Aurora) this week. See the meeting schedules (left side of this website) for more.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Latest PRAYER REQUESTS
See the February 21st post and those before it (scroll down) for additional...
UPDATED 03/09/2012
** Wounded Mobile (AL) Ofc. Chad Wynne is very much in need of prayer. See http://lawenforcementtoday.com/2012/03/05/mobile-alabama-officer-shot-off-duty/#comment-1111
** Pray for our fellow officers and all those impacted by this latest round of tornado activity in the midwest. Many communities devastated and officers who also lost homes or had major damage are working major hours keeping the peace and assisting.
** Please pray for Denver PD Officer Angela Smith who is hospitalized in serious condition after being crushed between two cars during a stop.
** Pray for an officer who just lost his mother followed close behind by his father's (a former state trooper) death. Our brother is having a tough time...
** Please pray for the officers of the Englewood Police Department who were involved in an OIS last week.
** From our brothers in LA via the FCPO Facebook page:
I'm asking for the FCPO body to please pray for my department (Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office) as we, along with LSP responded to that tragic accident on Tuesday. Four of my friends responded and three went into the water. As you can imagine it's been a difficult challenge for all involved to wrestle with the emotions of whether or not more could have been done. What's more, is that my wife and I attend and serve at church with the aunt and uncle of the little girls that lost their lives. The funeral was held Saturday at our church, The Church in St. Amant. The outpouring of support from the community has been overwhelming. The Church had to turn people away from our newly built sanctuary that seats approximately 830 (up from 260). Donations are being accepted at Capital One bank and though I don't readily have the information handy, there's a link on the Gonzales Weekly Citizen's (local paper) website. Thank you in advance for your prayers!
UPDATED 03/09/2012
** Wounded Mobile (AL) Ofc. Chad Wynne is very much in need of prayer. See http://lawenforcementtoday.com/2012/03/05/mobile-alabama-officer-shot-off-duty/#comment-1111
** Pray for our fellow officers and all those impacted by this latest round of tornado activity in the midwest. Many communities devastated and officers who also lost homes or had major damage are working major hours keeping the peace and assisting.
** Please pray for Denver PD Officer Angela Smith who is hospitalized in serious condition after being crushed between two cars during a stop.
** Pray for an officer who just lost his mother followed close behind by his father's (a former state trooper) death. Our brother is having a tough time...
** Please pray for the officers of the Englewood Police Department who were involved in an OIS last week.
** From our brothers in LA via the FCPO Facebook page:
I'm asking for the FCPO body to please pray for my department (Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office) as we, along with LSP responded to that tragic accident on Tuesday. Four of my friends responded and three went into the water. As you can imagine it's been a difficult challenge for all involved to wrestle with the emotions of whether or not more could have been done. What's more, is that my wife and I attend and serve at church with the aunt and uncle of the little girls that lost their lives. The funeral was held Saturday at our church, The Church in St. Amant. The outpouring of support from the community has been overwhelming. The Church had to turn people away from our newly built sanctuary that seats approximately 830 (up from 260). Donations are being accepted at Capital One bank and though I don't readily have the information handy, there's a link on the Gonzales Weekly Citizen's (local paper) website. Thank you in advance for your prayers!
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Late Breaking Prayer Requests
See previous posts for further... UPDATED 02/24/2012
** A Summerdale, Alabama police officer has been hospitalized in a single vehicle crash. Officer Terry Fent was on his way to a training session on Saturday, February 18, when he swerved to avoid an animal in the road. The truck left the pavement, went into a ditch and struck a culvert. Officer Fent’s injuries include multiple fractures to his spine and lacerations to his face and head. He has reported numbness in his extremities, but no paralysis. His condition has been upgraded from critical to stable.
Officer Fent has been employed with the department for eight months. Because he is still a probationary employee, he is not eligible for health insurance.
The Summerdale Police Department is accepting donations to assist with Officer Fent’s medical expenses. Checks may be written to Officer Terry Fent and mailed to:
Summerdale Police Department
502 West Lee Avenue
Summerdale, AL. 36580
(251) 989-7777
Donations may also be made at any United Bank location in Baldwin County, Alabama.
Learn more about this article here:
http://kixcountryclassics.com/archives/736
http://www.fox10tv.com/dpp/news/local_news/baldwin_county/Officer-not-covered-by-policy-yet
http://lawenforcementtoday.com/2012/02/24/alabama-officer-suffers-multiple-spine-fractures/
** Officer Nate Bickerstaff with the Red Oak (TX) PD writes, "My daughter-in-law, Bria Bickerstaff, who at last report had been given only a week to live, has gone home to be with the Lord. She was 30 years of age and leaves behind 3 children ages 14, 3, 1 and my son, David, who works for the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office. David and the kids are having a really tough time -- please keep them in prayer."
The family does not have insurance to cover the funeral, burial and medical needs and several have inquired about making gifts to assist them. Gifts on their behalf can be sent to:
First Baptist Church of Red Oak
320 E. Ovilla Road
Red Oak, TX, 75154
Senior Pastor Rusty Shuler can be contacted at (214) 542-7037.
** A Summerdale, Alabama police officer has been hospitalized in a single vehicle crash. Officer Terry Fent was on his way to a training session on Saturday, February 18, when he swerved to avoid an animal in the road. The truck left the pavement, went into a ditch and struck a culvert. Officer Fent’s injuries include multiple fractures to his spine and lacerations to his face and head. He has reported numbness in his extremities, but no paralysis. His condition has been upgraded from critical to stable.
Officer Fent has been employed with the department for eight months. Because he is still a probationary employee, he is not eligible for health insurance.
The Summerdale Police Department is accepting donations to assist with Officer Fent’s medical expenses. Checks may be written to Officer Terry Fent and mailed to:
Summerdale Police Department
502 West Lee Avenue
Summerdale, AL. 36580
(251) 989-7777
Donations may also be made at any United Bank location in Baldwin County, Alabama.
Learn more about this article here:
http://kixcountryclassics.com/archives/736
http://www.fox10tv.com/dpp/news/local_news/baldwin_county/Officer-not-covered-by-policy-yet
http://lawenforcementtoday.com/2012/02/24/alabama-officer-suffers-multiple-spine-fractures/
** Officer Nate Bickerstaff with the Red Oak (TX) PD writes, "My daughter-in-law, Bria Bickerstaff, who at last report had been given only a week to live, has gone home to be with the Lord. She was 30 years of age and leaves behind 3 children ages 14, 3, 1 and my son, David, who works for the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office. David and the kids are having a really tough time -- please keep them in prayer."
The family does not have insurance to cover the funeral, burial and medical needs and several have inquired about making gifts to assist them. Gifts on their behalf can be sent to:
First Baptist Church of Red Oak
320 E. Ovilla Road
Red Oak, TX, 75154
Senior Pastor Rusty Shuler can be contacted at (214) 542-7037.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Updated Prayer Requests
See the Jan. 26th post (below -- scroll down) for additional. Feel free to email (thecenturionministry@yahoo.com) your prayer requests. Please take a few moments to join us in praying for our own.
NEW (Updated 02/20/12):
** Drucilla Wells (retired FBI) writes, Got at call at 8:50 a.m. that Mom had activated her life alert button and been transported by ambulance to the hospital. As of about 20 minutes ago they were still running some tests. I was able to talk with her briefly. She’s complaining of pain all across her chest and back. They said her vitals are good, but they gave her nitroglycerin en route to the hospital and have a nitro patch on her now. She said they’re exploring heart, kidney, and gall bladder as possible source of the problem. Of course, you all have been praying for her already for severe sinusitis and bronchitis and I think there’s also the possibility of pneumonia. They’ve taken a chest xray, but didn’t have a reading of it yet.
Your prayers are appreciated.
** From Nate Bickerstaff with the Red Oak (TX) PD: "My daughter-in-law Bria Bickerstaff has been given a week to live. The doctors have given up on her. The cancer has taken over her body. She is 30 years of age and had 3 children 14, 3, 1, My son, David, who is married to her works for the Ellis County Sheriff’s office. Be praying for Bria, David and the kids. David is really having a tough time."
UPDATE: It is with a joyous heart for Bria and a sad one for her family that we announce that Bria has gone home to be with the Lord. Please pray for her family and financial needs. Ref. the latter:
Several have inquired about making gifts to assist the Bickerstaff family financially in the home-going of Nathan’s daughter-in-law (they lack insurance and so much more). Gifts on their behalf can be sent to:
First Baptist Church of Red Oak
320 E. Ovilla Road
Red Oak, TX, 75154
Senior Pastor Rusty Shuler can be contacted at (214) 542-7037.
** A CBI staff member has been diagnosed with cancer in her throat, lungs and stomach. Please keep her in prayer.
** A brother (Juan) in NM is asking for prayer after suffering a "mini-stroke."
** Several weeks ago 7 Colorado State Patrol cadets were hospitalized during "hell week" at the academy. Three were subsequently kept in the hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries/medical conditions. Two remain hospitalized with conditions that may very well be with them for life. Please pray for these wounded warriors (complete recovery, healing and that they can continue their training in the next class) and pray as well that this situation will be corrected at the academy so that this does not have to occur in the future.
NEW (Updated 02/20/12):
** Drucilla Wells (retired FBI) writes, Got at call at 8:50 a.m. that Mom had activated her life alert button and been transported by ambulance to the hospital. As of about 20 minutes ago they were still running some tests. I was able to talk with her briefly. She’s complaining of pain all across her chest and back. They said her vitals are good, but they gave her nitroglycerin en route to the hospital and have a nitro patch on her now. She said they’re exploring heart, kidney, and gall bladder as possible source of the problem. Of course, you all have been praying for her already for severe sinusitis and bronchitis and I think there’s also the possibility of pneumonia. They’ve taken a chest xray, but didn’t have a reading of it yet.
Your prayers are appreciated.
** From Nate Bickerstaff with the Red Oak (TX) PD: "My daughter-in-law Bria Bickerstaff has been given a week to live. The doctors have given up on her. The cancer has taken over her body. She is 30 years of age and had 3 children 14, 3, 1, My son, David, who is married to her works for the Ellis County Sheriff’s office. Be praying for Bria, David and the kids. David is really having a tough time."
UPDATE: It is with a joyous heart for Bria and a sad one for her family that we announce that Bria has gone home to be with the Lord. Please pray for her family and financial needs. Ref. the latter:
Several have inquired about making gifts to assist the Bickerstaff family financially in the home-going of Nathan’s daughter-in-law (they lack insurance and so much more). Gifts on their behalf can be sent to:
First Baptist Church of Red Oak
320 E. Ovilla Road
Red Oak, TX, 75154
Senior Pastor Rusty Shuler can be contacted at (214) 542-7037.
** A CBI staff member has been diagnosed with cancer in her throat, lungs and stomach. Please keep her in prayer.
** A brother (Juan) in NM is asking for prayer after suffering a "mini-stroke."
** Several weeks ago 7 Colorado State Patrol cadets were hospitalized during "hell week" at the academy. Three were subsequently kept in the hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries/medical conditions. Two remain hospitalized with conditions that may very well be with them for life. Please pray for these wounded warriors (complete recovery, healing and that they can continue their training in the next class) and pray as well that this situation will be corrected at the academy so that this does not have to occur in the future.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
New and Updated Prayer Requests
Please see previous posts (scroll down) for additional prayer requests.
Updated 02/07/2012
** From Maj. Tyson Kerr with the Sterling PD: “It is with great sadness that I send you this email, but I believe you all should be aware of the significant health condition regarding Chief Roy Breivik. On 01-27-12 he had an MRI, which revealed stage 4 cancer. He has the disease on his lung, liver, spine and hip joint. He also has a fractured back and hip, due to the cancer eating away at his bones. He will be undergoing further diagnosis and doctors are currently putting a plan together to fight the battle the Chief has ahead of him. The Chief and our department are in the early stages of dealing with this rapidly evolving and unexpected set of events. This will be an extremely difficult time, but we are all prepared to do whatever is necessary to be optimistic and deal with all the challenges that lie ahead." Let's keep the chief and his family in prayer!
** PRAISE REPORT on CSP Cadet Adam Williams: His father, Firestone PD Chief David Montgomery, writes on Facebook,
Adam has finally been discharged from the hospital. 20 days after admission he is finally getting to go home. However, he is not cleared to go back to the Colorado State Patrol Academy yet. He is still very weak and his muscles have not recovered. His creatinine level continues to fall, which means his kidneys are working and doing the job they a...re designed to do. He will still be monitored closely by the nephrologist, though, until he is satisfied the danger is over. They removed his central line today, so no more dialysis. When he will be allowed to return will be up to all his doctors. He still has quite a way to go as far as recovering from this whole ordeal, but getting out of the hospital is a huge step. Thank you again, to all of you who have been so kind and thoughtful to us throughout all of this. Let's continue to pray for Adam and the other cadets who suffered similarly.
** Wounded Dep. Art Peterson is facing more surgery. Please keep this warrior in prayer.
** We have an urgent prayer request for Officer Dax Davis with Cocoa Beach, Florida PD (also a Coast Guard Reservist), who is currently on life support from an off-duty vehicle accident. Please pray.
** Grant Wolf in TN forwarded the following two prayer requests:
Ofc. Nathan Bickerstaff, Red Oak TX PD, asks for prayer for his daughter-in-law, Bria Bickerstaff. She has cancer throughout her body – lungs, liver, bones and back. She and Nathan’s son, David, have three children. David works for the Ellis County TX Sheriff’s Office. Nathan contributed four stories to Stories of Faith and Courage from Cops on the Street.
Grant is also asking that we pray for Sgt. Eddie Henderson, Dothan AL PD, and his wife Brenda. Eddie currently is plagued with a cold and cough, but Brenda has been very ill since early December. She has been diagnosed with gastritis, but the medicine hasn’t been effective. Though she had had many tests, more are scheduled in the coming days. This is very wearing on both Eddie and Brenda, giving Satan an opportunity to cause discouragement.
** Chuck Scott writes (via FB), "Please pray for officer Josh Carter, he's an officer with Chowchilla PD...he was injured during a foot pursuit and has a dislocated shoulder and a broken scapula, he's the co- director of Code3 and one of my best friends...get well soon Josh."
** Pray for the daughter of a CBI agent who is suffering from mental health issues. Pray also for wisdom for her parents and the medical team.
-- Pray for another CBI agent who is dealing with multiple knee surgeries (possible career-ending issues) -- surgery is set for Tuesday, 02/07/2012. Pray also for his salvation and for a retired officer/current police chaplain who will be sharing Christ with him.
Updated 02/07/2012
** From Maj. Tyson Kerr with the Sterling PD: “It is with great sadness that I send you this email, but I believe you all should be aware of the significant health condition regarding Chief Roy Breivik. On 01-27-12 he had an MRI, which revealed stage 4 cancer. He has the disease on his lung, liver, spine and hip joint. He also has a fractured back and hip, due to the cancer eating away at his bones. He will be undergoing further diagnosis and doctors are currently putting a plan together to fight the battle the Chief has ahead of him. The Chief and our department are in the early stages of dealing with this rapidly evolving and unexpected set of events. This will be an extremely difficult time, but we are all prepared to do whatever is necessary to be optimistic and deal with all the challenges that lie ahead." Let's keep the chief and his family in prayer!
** PRAISE REPORT on CSP Cadet Adam Williams: His father, Firestone PD Chief David Montgomery, writes on Facebook,
Adam has finally been discharged from the hospital. 20 days after admission he is finally getting to go home. However, he is not cleared to go back to the Colorado State Patrol Academy yet. He is still very weak and his muscles have not recovered. His creatinine level continues to fall, which means his kidneys are working and doing the job they a...re designed to do. He will still be monitored closely by the nephrologist, though, until he is satisfied the danger is over. They removed his central line today, so no more dialysis. When he will be allowed to return will be up to all his doctors. He still has quite a way to go as far as recovering from this whole ordeal, but getting out of the hospital is a huge step. Thank you again, to all of you who have been so kind and thoughtful to us throughout all of this. Let's continue to pray for Adam and the other cadets who suffered similarly.
** Wounded Dep. Art Peterson is facing more surgery. Please keep this warrior in prayer.
** We have an urgent prayer request for Officer Dax Davis with Cocoa Beach, Florida PD (also a Coast Guard Reservist), who is currently on life support from an off-duty vehicle accident. Please pray.
** Grant Wolf in TN forwarded the following two prayer requests:
Ofc. Nathan Bickerstaff, Red Oak TX PD, asks for prayer for his daughter-in-law, Bria Bickerstaff. She has cancer throughout her body – lungs, liver, bones and back. She and Nathan’s son, David, have three children. David works for the Ellis County TX Sheriff’s Office. Nathan contributed four stories to Stories of Faith and Courage from Cops on the Street.
Grant is also asking that we pray for Sgt. Eddie Henderson, Dothan AL PD, and his wife Brenda. Eddie currently is plagued with a cold and cough, but Brenda has been very ill since early December. She has been diagnosed with gastritis, but the medicine hasn’t been effective. Though she had had many tests, more are scheduled in the coming days. This is very wearing on both Eddie and Brenda, giving Satan an opportunity to cause discouragement.
** Chuck Scott writes (via FB), "Please pray for officer Josh Carter, he's an officer with Chowchilla PD...he was injured during a foot pursuit and has a dislocated shoulder and a broken scapula, he's the co- director of Code3 and one of my best friends...get well soon Josh."
** Pray for the daughter of a CBI agent who is suffering from mental health issues. Pray also for wisdom for her parents and the medical team.
-- Pray for another CBI agent who is dealing with multiple knee surgeries (possible career-ending issues) -- surgery is set for Tuesday, 02/07/2012. Pray also for his salvation and for a retired officer/current police chaplain who will be sharing Christ with him.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Latest Prayer Requests and Announcements
PRAYER REQUESTS (Additional requests at the updated Jan. 6th post below)
Updated 1/25/2011
** Pray for an officer's wife who will be having surgery on Monday, Jan. 23rd. UPDATE: She came through the surgery well and is has been released to go home (praise God). They covet your prayers for a rapid and complete recovery.
** Officer Joseph Rodarte writes, "Asking for prayers in my father's continued battle against skin cancer. Recent procedures have slowed matters and the Doctors have been on top of it, but we still have two areas of concern. I trust God and His plan."
** Our brothes in Illinois are in need of prayer ref. the incident detailed here (biased media story and comments are very inflammatory): www.dailyherald.com/article/20120117/news/701179845/
** An officer writes, "Asking for prayers in my father's continued battle against skin cancer. Recent procedures have slowed matters and the Doctors have been on top of it, but we still have two areas of concern. I trust God and His plan." Let's pray!
** Dave "Buck Savage" Smith sends the following via his FB page: "PLEASE say an extra prayer for a successful outcome for Cloverdale, IN Officer Charlie Hallam as he has hand surgery today, tendon damage to his strong hand thumb. Prayers for Charlie and his surgeons!!!"
** Several Colorado State Patrol cadets are currently hospitalized suffering from kidney failure and other issues stemming from extreme physical exertion. One is the son of a CO police chief. These brothers need our prayers and support. Retired DPD Officer/current CSP Chaplain Jim Wattles is at the hospital now and and I plan on visiting later today or tomorrow (as soon as I can get by). Please pray.
** Be in prayer for retired Denver PD Officer/current DPD Chaplain Manny Hays, CSP Chaplain Bob O'Fee and others as they are on a mission trip to Mexico to build an addition on a church/school there. They also have plans to provide indoor plumbing facilities for a family while they are there. They return on January 26th. Please pray that God uses these men in a mighty way and that He uses their physical abilities in this mission, but also their spiritual abilities, as they share with the local people and children of the area. Pray to keep them safe and healthy and pray for the families they have left behind.
** Pray for Dep. Art Briles as he ministers to/cares for his folks who are experienceing medical and other problems that come with aging. Art writes, "Please keep us in prayer as we/I strive to honor my parents and display to them a Christian life. My mother is not doing well between the eye problems and the mitochondria myopia she is having a lot of problems and my father is having to be her full time care-giver."
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
** The Denver-area law enforcement Bible study meeting schedules are updated -- "eyes left" here on our website. Don't forget that we're meeting in at Calvary Chapel AURORA this Thursday (1/19).
Updated 1/25/2011
** Pray for an officer's wife who will be having surgery on Monday, Jan. 23rd. UPDATE: She came through the surgery well and is has been released to go home (praise God). They covet your prayers for a rapid and complete recovery.
** Officer Joseph Rodarte writes, "Asking for prayers in my father's continued battle against skin cancer. Recent procedures have slowed matters and the Doctors have been on top of it, but we still have two areas of concern. I trust God and His plan."
** Our brothes in Illinois are in need of prayer ref. the incident detailed here (biased media story and comments are very inflammatory): www.dailyherald.com/article/20120117/news/701179845/
** An officer writes, "Asking for prayers in my father's continued battle against skin cancer. Recent procedures have slowed matters and the Doctors have been on top of it, but we still have two areas of concern. I trust God and His plan." Let's pray!
** Dave "Buck Savage" Smith sends the following via his FB page: "PLEASE say an extra prayer for a successful outcome for Cloverdale, IN Officer Charlie Hallam as he has hand surgery today, tendon damage to his strong hand thumb. Prayers for Charlie and his surgeons!!!"
** Several Colorado State Patrol cadets are currently hospitalized suffering from kidney failure and other issues stemming from extreme physical exertion. One is the son of a CO police chief. These brothers need our prayers and support. Retired DPD Officer/current CSP Chaplain Jim Wattles is at the hospital now and and I plan on visiting later today or tomorrow (as soon as I can get by). Please pray.
** Be in prayer for retired Denver PD Officer/current DPD Chaplain Manny Hays, CSP Chaplain Bob O'Fee and others as they are on a mission trip to Mexico to build an addition on a church/school there. They also have plans to provide indoor plumbing facilities for a family while they are there. They return on January 26th. Please pray that God uses these men in a mighty way and that He uses their physical abilities in this mission, but also their spiritual abilities, as they share with the local people and children of the area. Pray to keep them safe and healthy and pray for the families they have left behind.
** Pray for Dep. Art Briles as he ministers to/cares for his folks who are experienceing medical and other problems that come with aging. Art writes, "Please keep us in prayer as we/I strive to honor my parents and display to them a Christian life. My mother is not doing well between the eye problems and the mitochondria myopia she is having a lot of problems and my father is having to be her full time care-giver."
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
** The Denver-area law enforcement Bible study meeting schedules are updated -- "eyes left" here on our website. Don't forget that we're meeting in at Calvary Chapel AURORA this Thursday (1/19).
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Updated Prayer Requests
** Pray for a brother officer and his family -- they are dealing with some serious issues involving their teen daughter (enemy is afoot).
** Pray for a Chief who is recovering from more cancer-related surgery. Pray also that he would seek God's glory in this instead of wallowing in anger.
** Pray for an officer who recently lost his wife due to illness. He is having a very rough go of it.
** Prayer for Englewood PD Officer and powerful brother-in-Christ Jason Pearson as he recovers from another shoulder surgery. UPDATE: Jason is doing well and is home recovering. Praise God!!
** UPDATE from previous posts: Thornton (CO) motor officer Joe Dougherty has been upgraded from critical to serious -- improving and might even get to go home this weekend. Continue to pray -- God is listening and acting. Visiting again tomorrrow. Joe was previously in critical condition after being struck by a suspect under the influence of drugs. Here is the update off the CO FOP Facebook page:
A financial relief fund has been set up for the family by Thornton FOP Lodge 16. All donations should be sent to:
Rocky Mountain Law Enforcement Federal Credit Union
C/O FOP Lodge 16 Fund Account
700 W. 39th Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80216
Make your check payable to "FOP Lodge 16 Fund Account" or you may directly deposit to the account at any branch of Rocky Mountain Law Enforcement Federal Credit Union.
Various FOP lodges in Colorado are planning a benefit fund raiser for this officer with a tentative date of October 22, 2011 planned. Please note the date and we will notify as soon as we have details. If you would like to assist with this fund raising benefit: Email FOP Thornton Lodge 16 at colodge16@cofop16.com and they will coordinate.
Thanks again for all of your prayers and support.
** Pray for Army Sgt. and warrior/future cop Rob Hart, his wife Stevie and their unborn child. They are PCS'ing to Ft. Benning (GA). Rob and Stevie have been a breath of fresh air to our local FCPO chapter (FCPO-Denver, an affiliate of The Centurion Law Enforcement Ministry).
** Pray for a brother in NM battling some corruption issues within a union body there.
** Grant Wolf asks that we keep him in prayer ref. an old but increasingly painful/debilitating neck injury.
** UPDATE on wounded WI Dep. Mike Seversen:
Just a quick update to let you know that Mike is still at United Hospital in St. Paul. Go to www.caringbridge.org/visit/mikeseversen1
I know that he would appreciate your prayers at this time. Pray that they can locate and treat the problem so that he can return home.
** Let's be praying that God would use Courageous in a mighty way to reach not only our fellow warriors but men (husbands, fathers...) in general.
** Continue to pray for Angie Hays (bride of retired DPD Officer/current chaplain and pastor Manny Hays. Angie is engaged in a battle against liver cancer and God is doing some amazing things!!
** Continue to pray for Rosalie Roggeman (wife of retired DPD Ofc. Mark Roggeman) as she battles a host of medical issues.
** Pray for a Chief who is recovering from more cancer-related surgery. Pray also that he would seek God's glory in this instead of wallowing in anger.
** Pray for an officer who recently lost his wife due to illness. He is having a very rough go of it.
** Prayer for Englewood PD Officer and powerful brother-in-Christ Jason Pearson as he recovers from another shoulder surgery. UPDATE: Jason is doing well and is home recovering. Praise God!!
** UPDATE from previous posts: Thornton (CO) motor officer Joe Dougherty has been upgraded from critical to serious -- improving and might even get to go home this weekend. Continue to pray -- God is listening and acting. Visiting again tomorrrow. Joe was previously in critical condition after being struck by a suspect under the influence of drugs. Here is the update off the CO FOP Facebook page:
A financial relief fund has been set up for the family by Thornton FOP Lodge 16. All donations should be sent to:
Rocky Mountain Law Enforcement Federal Credit Union
C/O FOP Lodge 16 Fund Account
700 W. 39th Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80216
Make your check payable to "FOP Lodge 16 Fund Account" or you may directly deposit to the account at any branch of Rocky Mountain Law Enforcement Federal Credit Union.
Various FOP lodges in Colorado are planning a benefit fund raiser for this officer with a tentative date of October 22, 2011 planned. Please note the date and we will notify as soon as we have details. If you would like to assist with this fund raising benefit: Email FOP Thornton Lodge 16 at colodge16@cofop16.com and they will coordinate.
Thanks again for all of your prayers and support.
** Pray for Army Sgt. and warrior/future cop Rob Hart, his wife Stevie and their unborn child. They are PCS'ing to Ft. Benning (GA). Rob and Stevie have been a breath of fresh air to our local FCPO chapter (FCPO-Denver, an affiliate of The Centurion Law Enforcement Ministry).
** Pray for a brother in NM battling some corruption issues within a union body there.
** Grant Wolf asks that we keep him in prayer ref. an old but increasingly painful/debilitating neck injury.
** UPDATE on wounded WI Dep. Mike Seversen:
Just a quick update to let you know that Mike is still at United Hospital in St. Paul. Go to www.caringbridge.org/visit/mikeseversen1
I know that he would appreciate your prayers at this time. Pray that they can locate and treat the problem so that he can return home.
** Let's be praying that God would use Courageous in a mighty way to reach not only our fellow warriors but men (husbands, fathers...) in general.
** Continue to pray for Angie Hays (bride of retired DPD Officer/current chaplain and pastor Manny Hays. Angie is engaged in a battle against liver cancer and God is doing some amazing things!!
** Continue to pray for Rosalie Roggeman (wife of retired DPD Ofc. Mark Roggeman) as she battles a host of medical issues.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
This Week's PRAYER REQUESTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
** Pray for the families and loved ones of our brother/sister warriors who have given their last full measure on the battlefields both here and overseas. We are a hurting bunch to be sure.
** Pray for our our brethren in England who are dealing with the riots and unrest that have been in the media forefront of late. 26+ officers injured!
** Pray for a MO officer battleing with PTSD (salvation and restoration).
** Pray for this nation's leaders and the country as a whole -- that we would would repent and return to Him in obedience to His word (and that our Lord would spare his just wrath).
** Pray for God's leading in joining us at the 2011 Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers National Conference in Chicago (Oct. 7-9). Registration info and flyer will go out with this week's newsletter -- email me at fullarmor911@yahoo.com for more.
** Pray for me as I speak in Castle Rock (CO) this Saturday.
SEE PREVIOUS POSTS FOR ADDITIONAL...and check back frequently.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS!
The most updated Denver-area meeting schedules are posted right here on our website (look left).
** Pray for our our brethren in England who are dealing with the riots and unrest that have been in the media forefront of late. 26+ officers injured!
** Pray for a MO officer battleing with PTSD (salvation and restoration).
** Pray for this nation's leaders and the country as a whole -- that we would would repent and return to Him in obedience to His word (and that our Lord would spare his just wrath).
** Pray for God's leading in joining us at the 2011 Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers National Conference in Chicago (Oct. 7-9). Registration info and flyer will go out with this week's newsletter -- email me at fullarmor911@yahoo.com for more.
** Pray for me as I speak in Castle Rock (CO) this Saturday.
SEE PREVIOUS POSTS FOR ADDITIONAL...and check back frequently.
_____________________
ANNOUNCEMENTS!
The most updated Denver-area meeting schedules are posted right here on our website (look left).
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