PRAY for COLORADO -- Flood Disaster and More

Unless you've been living under a rock, you know that my beloved state is in a state of emergency due to what they are calling a 500-year or even 1000-year event of rainfall and resulting flooding (click on flood photos to get an idea of what we're dealing with). Dams have been breached, flood mitigation structures have failed, homes destroyed and thousands stranded. More rain expected this weekend and although nothing like what happened Thursday, it will be falling on saturated ground and adding to already overflowing streams and rivers. Our fellow first responders, including the National Guard, are "boots in the water" and are working incredibly long hours in tough conditions trying to reach the stranded. In Estes Park where Diana and I honeymooned and visit frequently, folks are being rescued via zip line, of all things.

First, PRAY! God IS on scene and, as with all trials, has allowed this to happen for a reason (that it happened at all is traced back to original sin).

Secondly, folks have asked how they can help beyond prayer. We don't need "stuff" right now but we have some things in place to assist first responders who may have lost homes or are in need of gear/equipment. Here in CO we are better able to handle some of the gear issues than in other parts of the country but I'll advise. Regardless, stay tuned and I'll try to keep you posted. Beyond that, Samaritan's Purse (Franklin Graham's organization) is assessing if they will respond and they are solid Christian organization that you can feel confident about donating to. Here is their link on CO (I suggest you check back frequently):

Samaritan's Purse -- CO.

While I can't vouch as to how your dollars will be spent, the Red Cross is another option for you to help folks here in CO.


Additional PRAYER REQUESTS:

** Officer Jason Pearson sends the following: "One of the Field Training Officers who trained me when I joined EPD has been diagnosed with breast cancer. It sounds fairly serious and I would ask for prayers for her, please. All of her family is back in L.A. and her mom is fighting cancer right now as well."

** Pray for an officer hospitalized with cancer and who does not know the Lord. I will be visiting him this weekend.

** Pray for wounded CSP Trooper Scott Hinshaw who is having a rough recovery from his latest surgery.

UPDATE: 3 Officers Shot Near Fresno

Reference the shooting in Fresno County (CA)...

UPDATE (03/02/10): Both Fresno County S.O. Fresno County Sheriff’s Detective Joel Wahlenmaier and Reedley PD Officer Javier Bejar were killed, and Deputy Mark Harris suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Here is the update from www.PoliceLink.com: http://policelink.monster.com/news/articles/134771-officer-in-calif-shootout-taken-off-life-support.

Let's be in prayer for their colleagues and families. God has a plan -- let's stay the course.

I'll put the newsletter out on Wednesday and (for locals and visitors) were "on" as usual for this Thursday's "cop church."

Emergency Prayer Request and Praise Report

I've just received an emergency prayer request for two deputies who were injured when a DUI suspect reportedly tried to run them down. Suspect was shot and is in the hospital while the injuries to the deputies are reportedly (thank God) non-life threatening (but, as always, potentially career-ending). The deputy who fired on the suspect is on standard admin leave. Please pray for the wounded officers (spiritual and physical), that justice will be served (quality shoot investigation), and for the salvation of the suspect.

Whilst I'm at it, I also just received the following praise report/answer to prayer -- truly a miracle! Praise be to God and thanks to both our Lord and all those who prayed for this little boy:


My dear precious Saints,

I am sitting in my cube at work holding back tears of thanksgiving, joy, and gratitude. My daughter just called, Hunter completed his hearing tests and the doctors said there is nothing wrong with his hearing at all!!! I know people are always quick to say things like I knew there was nothing wrong - I am not one of those people. Two days ago his doctor was concerned Hunter could not hear. He was not and did not respond to any sound. As of yesterday evening my daughter gave me the same report, Hunter was still not responding. As of 15 minutes ago the specialist said he is fine and there is nothing wrong.

I give total credit to our great and wonderful God who heard your prayers for which I am totally grateful. So many of you sent me messages of encouragement and confidence that you were praying for Hunter and I believe God head those prayers and answered with a sound that we all can hear. From the bottom of my and his parents heart thank you all for praying for Hunter.

Now is a time of Praise and Celebration to the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. Please share with me one more time prayers of thanksgiving to our Great and Wonderful God who is always there.

God bless,
Paul
www.fcpo.org

Paul W. Lee
FCPO
423-294-5085 Office
423-322-2896 Cell
pwlee@Unum.com


Finally, don't forget to watch the Tebow testimony/message during the 1st quarter of tomorrow's Super Bowl -- and pray it bears fruit.