Please see previous posts (scroll down) for additional prayer requests.
Updated 01/30/2012
** 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.
** Author, speaker and police spouse Kristi Neace is asking that we pray for her father who is in his last days (now in hospice). Pray for Kristi and her family as well -- very difficult on all of them.
** 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."
-- Be in prayer for CSP cadet Adam Williams and a couple of his colleagues who were hospitalized pursuant to their academy training activities.
-- 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). Pray also for his salvation and for a retired officer/current police chaplain who will be sharing Christ with him.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
New Newsletter Format
This week's newsletter is our first using the Constant Contact format. Hopefully, this eliminate some of the SPAM, scam and other email issues I've been having with Yahoo (no, I'm not again stranded in Scotland). If you wish to opt out from receiving the newsletters or if it was sent to you in error, please shoot me an email to thecenturionministry@yahoo.com and I'll remove you forthwith.
The Latest Prayer Requests & Announcements are posted and updated regularly here on our website (scroll down). Please take the time to be review and join us in praying for our own.
Denver-Area Meeting News
Don't forget that -- as announced -- there is NO MEETING tomorrow night (1/26/2012). The Denver-area meeting schedules are of course posted at the top-left here on our website. We'll be back on February 2nd at Calvary South Denver (www.calvarycsd.org) in Littleton starting at 7 PM -- probably in the High School Room (all the way in the back past the main sanctuary). Bring your spouse and invite a colleague!
Update on Diana
Thanks to all who have been praying for Diana reference her recent surgery. Praise God, the procedure went well and she is now recovering at home (keep the prayers coming).
Message RECAP: Cops Bold as Lions
Last week I concluded our current 3-part mini-series with a message I entitled "Cops Bold as Lions." The National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, DC has a panel below a statue of a lion bearing the words of Proverbs 28:1 -- The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion. In fact, there is a pic posted here on our website (scroll down to bottom) of me standing beside that very portion of our wall. So how does this apply to us as both peace officers and Christians? In the original Hebrew, this passage comes alive in a way that just can't be matched in English.
-- Wicked: The word is an adjective in the Hebrew - rasha - and means guilty (as of a crime); hostile towards God; guilty of sin against man or God.
-- Flee: Literally means to be hide; fearful escape (as if running from the police).
-- Righteous: Just; make right, lawful. How? The ONLY way we can be made righteous is by being in a right relationship with God in Christ and NOT through our service as LEOs.
-- Bold (specifically "are bold" - batach in the Hebrew): confident, unwavering trust. The Hebrew connotation is also chazaq, meaning "mighty", "strong" (see below). How? True biblical boldness comes by the power of the Holy Spirit and not of ourselves.
-- Lion (specifically "as a lion" - kĕphiyr in the Hebrew): like a young lion among defenseless sheep.
So here's the gist: God is calling EVERY believer to boldness in Christ. Bold in serving our families and spouses, bold in how we serve and protect as cops, bold in sharing the Gospel and plan of salvation with others, and bold in our worship and devotion to our King. As true believers (those born again and made right through a personal relationship with God in Christ), we can also live boldly without fear inasmuch as there is NOTHING the "world" can do to separate us from our eternal destiny with the Lord.
Some of the primary passages of Scripture concerning being bold in the power of our Lord include but are by no means limited to Joshua 1, Joshua 10:21-27 and Ephesians 6:10-20. In addition, study 1 Chronicles 28:20; 1 Corinthians 16:13; Philippians 4:13; and 2 Timothy 2:1 (among others).
The conclusion of this mini-series is this: God is calling -- commanding -- us to be overcoming. radical and bold followers of Christ as opposed to lukewarm (Revelation 3:16), pew-warming, mediocre make-believers. To use the line from Courageous (now out on DVD and Blu-Ray), "Where are you men of courage?" Where indeed! I encourage you to review the following links that will pull this series together for you. Rak Chazak, my fellow servant-warriors!
See:
(1) The Ancient War Cry by Eric Ludy: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XKSV9sKr8w
(2) Real Christianity! www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZByA0bFoNU&feature=share
That's it for this week folks! Let me know what you think of our new format and know your ideas, suggestions and comments are always welcome. Be safe but bold in Christ.
The Latest Prayer Requests & Announcements are posted and updated regularly here on our website (scroll down). Please take the time to be review and join us in praying for our own.
Denver-Area Meeting News
Don't forget that -- as announced -- there is NO MEETING tomorrow night (1/26/2012). The Denver-area meeting schedules are of course posted at the top-left here on our website. We'll be back on February 2nd at Calvary South Denver (www.calvarycsd.org) in Littleton starting at 7 PM -- probably in the High School Room (all the way in the back past the main sanctuary). Bring your spouse and invite a colleague!
Update on Diana
Thanks to all who have been praying for Diana reference her recent surgery. Praise God, the procedure went well and she is now recovering at home (keep the prayers coming).
Message RECAP: Cops Bold as Lions
Last week I concluded our current 3-part mini-series with a message I entitled "Cops Bold as Lions." The National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, DC has a panel below a statue of a lion bearing the words of Proverbs 28:1 -- The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion. In fact, there is a pic posted here on our website (scroll down to bottom) of me standing beside that very portion of our wall. So how does this apply to us as both peace officers and Christians? In the original Hebrew, this passage comes alive in a way that just can't be matched in English.
-- Wicked: The word is an adjective in the Hebrew - rasha - and means guilty (as of a crime); hostile towards God; guilty of sin against man or God.
-- Flee: Literally means to be hide; fearful escape (as if running from the police).
-- Righteous: Just; make right, lawful. How? The ONLY way we can be made righteous is by being in a right relationship with God in Christ and NOT through our service as LEOs.
-- Bold (specifically "are bold" - batach in the Hebrew): confident, unwavering trust. The Hebrew connotation is also chazaq, meaning "mighty", "strong" (see below). How? True biblical boldness comes by the power of the Holy Spirit and not of ourselves.
-- Lion (specifically "as a lion" - kĕphiyr in the Hebrew): like a young lion among defenseless sheep.
So here's the gist: God is calling EVERY believer to boldness in Christ. Bold in serving our families and spouses, bold in how we serve and protect as cops, bold in sharing the Gospel and plan of salvation with others, and bold in our worship and devotion to our King. As true believers (those born again and made right through a personal relationship with God in Christ), we can also live boldly without fear inasmuch as there is NOTHING the "world" can do to separate us from our eternal destiny with the Lord.
Some of the primary passages of Scripture concerning being bold in the power of our Lord include but are by no means limited to Joshua 1, Joshua 10:21-27 and Ephesians 6:10-20. In addition, study 1 Chronicles 28:20; 1 Corinthians 16:13; Philippians 4:13; and 2 Timothy 2:1 (among others).
The conclusion of this mini-series is this: God is calling -- commanding -- us to be overcoming. radical and bold followers of Christ as opposed to lukewarm (Revelation 3:16), pew-warming, mediocre make-believers. To use the line from Courageous (now out on DVD and Blu-Ray), "Where are you men of courage?" Where indeed! I encourage you to review the following links that will pull this series together for you. Rak Chazak, my fellow servant-warriors!
See:
(1) The Ancient War Cry by Eric Ludy: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XKSV9sKr8w
(2) Real Christianity! www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZByA0bFoNU&feature=share
That's it for this week folks! Let me know what you think of our new format and know your ideas, suggestions and comments are always welcome. Be safe but bold in Christ.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Bold as Lions: TCLEM/FCPO-Denver Newsletter
We had a lively discussion at last week’s Centurion Law Enforcement Ministry Bible study during Part 2 of our current 3-part series on the character of our lives as Christians and as Christian servant-warriors. Jim Wattles’ study on being an “overcomer” was recapped in last week’s newsletter and in the January 11th post here on our website. This week I’ve recapped my study on being “radical” Christians and cops (see below) as we prepare for this Thursday’s concluding study that I’ve entitled “Bold as Lions.” If you’re in the Denver area, please join us tomorrow night (Thursday, January 19th) at Calvary Chapel Aurora (www.calvaryaurora.org for directions). I will of course recap that study in next week’s newsletter – stay tuned!
Speaking of our website, I’ve posted the latest prayer requests -- many of them urgent -- in the next post below. Please join us in praying for our colleagues. There are also updated local meeting schedules ("eyes left"), announcements and a plethora of other “411.” Check back frequently! With that…
Message RECAP: Radical Cops, Radical Christians
In our culture, the term “radical” is often misused and misapplied, especially as it relates to those who claim the title “Christian.” Rosie O’Donnell on The View said “As a result of the [9-11] attack and the killing of 3000 innocent people, we invaded two countries and killed innocent people… Radical Christianity is just as threatening as radical Islam in a country like America where we have separation of Church and State.” Seriously?
Merriam Webster by contrast correctly defines “radical” as: “of or relating to the origin: fundamental” and “forming a basis or foundation.” It is also derived from the word “root.”
Folks, the foundation of Christianity is Jesus Christ and His root injunction to “love one another as I have loved you.” (John 13:34). Is our radical Savior calling YOU to be a radical follower?
Tulsa PD Captain and Ten-Four Ministries Director Travis Yates, in a recent response to a support organization seeking to link their website with his (www.tenfourministries.org), wrote, “…a very important tenant to following Christ is His own words in John 14:6, that He and He alone is the only way…please understand that I mention this in love. The support of... that are not of the Christian Faith is only leading law enforcement down the path of destruction. Whether that is Muslim, Catholic, Psychology, etc., anyone that does not promote Christ alone for salvation, is wrong . Jesus Himself said this and I hope you understand that we cannot support anything outside of that. I understand that making that statement may not be popular or win us a lot of friends but it is the most important thing in life -- What is salvation? Our first responders need to know that. They need to know there is a truth and only one truth and most importantly they need to know what that truth is and it is repentance and faith in Jesus Christ…Thank you again for your e-mail and I pray that you understand why we couldn't link to your organization.”
Travis is a radical Christian obediently delivering a radical message. Likewise, Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow is another radical Christian who is often vilified for his outspoken (radical) faith. In response to one such criticism, Tim said, "If you're married and you have a wife and you really love your wife, is it good enough to only say to your wife, ‘I love you,' the day you get married? Or should you tell her every single day when you wake up and every opportunity? That's how I feel about my relationship with Jesus Christ; that is the most important thing in my life. So any time I get an opportunity to tell Him I love Him or am given an opportunity to shout Him out on national TV, I'm gonna take that opportunity. So I look at it as a relationship I have with Him that I want to give Him the honor and glory anytime I have the opportunity. Then right after I give Him the honor and glory…" (Note: I highly recommend Tim’s book Through My Eyes and his charitable foundation, http://timtebowfoundation.org).
So is Travis’ and Tim’s radical Christianity something that we too should be pursuing? What does God himself say? In the “Sermon on the Mount” (Matthew 5-7), Jesus Himself presents the radical Christian worldview. Moreover, He radically proclaims in Matthew 10:34, Do not think that I came to bring peace on the earth; I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.
In Hebrews 13:1-6, God reveals that radical Christianity is based on love; radical Christianity is dangerous (criticism, persecution, imprisonment and even death); and radical Christianity is feerless.
Feerless? The command “Fear not!” is used more than 365 times in the Bible. God won’t leave me; God will never forsake me; He is my helper and my strength; To live is Christ and to die is gain (Philippians 1:21); I will not fear (Psalm 118:6); I will stand strong and courageous (Deuteronomy 31:6; Joshua 1:6). Rak Chazak! Fear not! (http://ellerslie.com/BHT-The_Ancient_War_Cry.html). Radical!
Pastor Fernando Ortiz of Mile High Calvary (www.milehighcalvary.com) says the following in his introduction to his daily Radical Living radio show on 89.7 Grace FM (http://897gracefm.com/):
“A radical by definition is someone who gets back to the root of their belief, someone who is not satisfied with the status quo. As Christians we are to be as counter-cultural to our culture as Jesus was to His. We are to get back to the root of who we are and what we believe, and Jesus is calling us to be radical followers of Him. Radical in our walk, radical in commitment, radical in our faithfulness, radical in our prayers, radical in our devotion and radical in our living. Will you be that? Will you be a Christian that is not satisfied with the status quo? Will you be a radical follower of Jesus?” Will you?
In his 1936 book Sacrifice, Howard Guinness wrote, “Where are the young men and women of this generation who will hold their lives cheap, and be faithful even unto death, who will lose their lives for Christ’s, flinging them away for love of him? Where are those who will live dangerously, and be reckless in this service? Where are the men of prayer? Where are the men who count God’s Word of more importance to them than their daily food? Where are the men who, like Moses of old, commune with God face to face as a man speaks with his friend? Where are God’s men in this day of God’s power?”
Where indeed! Jesus is calling ALL of us to radical Christianity – REAL Christianity (there should be no other kind)! Will you obediently and radically love, serve and protect your wife and family? Will you radically serve and protect your church? Will you radically serve, protect and minister to the public? Will you live a radical, real Christian life? Will you?
May God make us into true servant-warriors who are clearly sold out – radical – for Him. May He raise up an army of radical believers who are not satisfied with typical mediocre, lukewarm (Revelation 3:16) “Christian” lives -- cops who are radical, churches that are radical, pastors who are radical, Sunday School teachers who are radical, businessman who are radical, athletes who are radical, retirees who are radical, parents who are radical, students who are radical, teenagers who are radical, and children who are radical for Christ.
Amen!
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Courageous! Courageous the Movie has just been released on DVD and Blue-Ray and I can’t recommend this film enough (and fits in perfectly with our current series). Order your copy today via www.courageousthemovie.com/.
That’s it for this week folks. If in the area, join us this Thursday in Aurora for our concluding Part 3 – Bold as Lions (from Proverbs 28:1). If not, stay tuned for the recap in next week’s newsletter. Be safe but radically BOLD in Christ!
Speaking of our website, I’ve posted the latest prayer requests -- many of them urgent -- in the next post below. Please join us in praying for our colleagues. There are also updated local meeting schedules ("eyes left"), announcements and a plethora of other “411.” Check back frequently! With that…
Message RECAP: Radical Cops, Radical Christians
In our culture, the term “radical” is often misused and misapplied, especially as it relates to those who claim the title “Christian.” Rosie O’Donnell on The View said “As a result of the [9-11] attack and the killing of 3000 innocent people, we invaded two countries and killed innocent people… Radical Christianity is just as threatening as radical Islam in a country like America where we have separation of Church and State.” Seriously?
Merriam Webster by contrast correctly defines “radical” as: “of or relating to the origin: fundamental” and “forming a basis or foundation.” It is also derived from the word “root.”
Folks, the foundation of Christianity is Jesus Christ and His root injunction to “love one another as I have loved you.” (John 13:34). Is our radical Savior calling YOU to be a radical follower?
Tulsa PD Captain and Ten-Four Ministries Director Travis Yates, in a recent response to a support organization seeking to link their website with his (www.tenfourministries.org), wrote, “…a very important tenant to following Christ is His own words in John 14:6, that He and He alone is the only way
Travis is a radical Christian obediently delivering a radical message. Likewise, Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow is another radical Christian who is often vilified for his outspoken (radical) faith. In response to one such criticism, Tim said, "If you're married and you have a wife and you really love your wife, is it good enough to only say to your wife, ‘I love you,' the day you get married? Or should you tell her every single day when you wake up and every opportunity? That's how I feel about my relationship with Jesus Christ; that is the most important thing in my life. So any time I get an opportunity to tell Him I love Him or am given an opportunity to shout Him out on national TV, I'm gonna take that opportunity. So I look at it as a relationship I have with Him that I want to give Him the honor and glory anytime I have the opportunity. Then right after I give Him the honor and glory…" (Note: I highly recommend Tim’s book Through My Eyes and his charitable foundation, http://timtebowfoundation.org).
So is Travis’ and Tim’s radical Christianity something that we too should be pursuing? What does God himself say? In the “Sermon on the Mount” (Matthew 5-7), Jesus Himself presents the radical Christian worldview. Moreover, He radically proclaims in Matthew 10:34, Do not think that I came to bring peace on the earth; I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.
In Hebrews 13:1-6, God reveals that radical Christianity is based on love; radical Christianity is dangerous (criticism, persecution, imprisonment and even death); and radical Christianity is feerless.
Feerless? The command “Fear not!” is used more than 365 times in the Bible. God won’t leave me; God will never forsake me; He is my helper and my strength; To live is Christ and to die is gain (Philippians 1:21); I will not fear (Psalm 118:6); I will stand strong and courageous (Deuteronomy 31:6; Joshua 1:6). Rak Chazak! Fear not! (http://ellerslie.com/BHT-The_Ancient_War_Cry.html). Radical!
Pastor Fernando Ortiz of Mile High Calvary (www.milehighcalvary.com) says the following in his introduction to his daily Radical Living radio show on 89.7 Grace FM (http://897gracefm.com/):
“A radical by definition is someone who gets back to the root of their belief, someone who is not satisfied with the status quo. As Christians we are to be as counter-cultural to our culture as Jesus was to His. We are to get back to the root of who we are and what we believe, and Jesus is calling us to be radical followers of Him. Radical in our walk, radical in commitment, radical in our faithfulness, radical in our prayers, radical in our devotion and radical in our living. Will you be that? Will you be a Christian that is not satisfied with the status quo? Will you be a radical follower of Jesus?” Will you?
In his 1936 book Sacrifice, Howard Guinness wrote, “Where are the young men and women of this generation who will hold their lives cheap, and be faithful even unto death, who will lose their lives for Christ’s, flinging them away for love of him? Where are those who will live dangerously, and be reckless in this service? Where are the men of prayer? Where are the men who count God’s Word of more importance to them than their daily food? Where are the men who, like Moses of old, commune with God face to face as a man speaks with his friend? Where are God’s men in this day of God’s power?”
Where indeed! Jesus is calling ALL of us to radical Christianity – REAL Christianity (there should be no other kind)! Will you obediently and radically love, serve and protect your wife and family? Will you radically serve and protect your church? Will you radically serve, protect and minister to the public? Will you live a radical, real Christian life? Will you?
May God make us into true servant-warriors who are clearly sold out – radical – for Him. May He raise up an army of radical believers who are not satisfied with typical mediocre, lukewarm (Revelation 3:16) “Christian” lives -- cops who are radical, churches that are radical, pastors who are radical, Sunday School teachers who are radical, businessman who are radical, athletes who are radical, retirees who are radical, parents who are radical, students who are radical, teenagers who are radical, and children who are radical for Christ.
Amen!
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Courageous! Courageous the Movie has just been released on DVD and Blue-Ray and I can’t recommend this film enough (and fits in perfectly with our current series). Order your copy today via www.courageousthemovie.com/.
That’s it for this week folks. If in the area, join us this Thursday in Aurora for our concluding Part 3 – Bold as Lions (from Proverbs 28:1). If not, stay tuned for the recap in next week’s newsletter. Be safe but radically BOLD in Christ!
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).
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Radical Cops, Radical Christians
We had a great time of fellowship, prayer and warrior-relevant Bible study at last week’s Centurion Law Enforcement Ministry/FCPO-Denver “cop church” meeting. Police legend Jim Wattles (now a fellow chaplain as well) led us in a lively discussion about what it means to be an “overcomer.” I’ve posted Jim’s RECAP below – feel free to adapt it for your own studies and devotions.
Jim’s study serves as the first of a three-part mini-series. Tomorrow I’ll be teaching Part 2 in a study I’ve entitled “Radical Cops, Radical Christians.” What is a “radical?” Is God calling us to be “radical” in our service as cops and in our walk as believers? What do you think (for example) of Tim Tebow’s “radical” faith? More importantly, what does God say on the subject? We’ll explore these and other questions together this Thursday (tomorrow), January 5th, starting at 7 PM at Calvary South Denver in Littleton (www.calvarycsd.org for directions). If you’re outside the Denver-Metro area or will simply be unable to join us, I will of course post a detailed recap in next week’s newsletter and on here on our website.
Speaking of this website, please take the time to review the latest list of PRAYER REQUESTS (next post), announcements, local meeting schedules and the plethora of other information and resources available to you there. I also encourage you to email me your own prayer requests for posting. We serve a mighty Lord who will always answer the prayers of His children (“conversation with God”) in accordance with His perfect will and plan. Spend time with Him today.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
(1) Speaking or praying for/supporting our fellow warriors, please consider the following for wounded NJ Officer Rachel Morgan: http://lawenforcementtoday.com/2012/01/09/rock-for-a-reason/
(2) Retired officer Bill Rhetts sends the following – take the time to review watch (incredible). We’ve also posted it to Facebook (the TCLEM website lists our FB links). A short film on John 3:16 & the train called life that we all ride on: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjSio8jur2Y&feature=related
(3) I'm often asked, "How can I get one of the cool Centurion LE Ministry shirts (caps, sweatshirts, etc.)?" Only one way -- they are FREE (to you folks anyway...LOL) -- you gotta come to a meeting! Pics are found right here on the website -- scroll down.
Message Recap: “OVERCOMER or OVERTAKEN” by Jim Wattles
In the book, The Kingdom, Power and Glory -- The Overcomer's Handbook, authors Chuck and Nancy Missler define an “overcomer” this way: “Overcomers” are faithful, obedient and persevering believers, who live the lives of Christ, who share His love, depend on His wisdom and are empowered by His spirit. They are not perfect, but recognize their choices and know how to go God's way. They know how to overcome the world by faith in the Word of God and they allow Him to live His life out in them. They now live to please the Lord by a holy and blameless life.” Their premise is that all those that are “saved” “will be in heaven, but only those who are overcomers will inherit the Kingdom and possibly reign with Christ” during the Millennial Kingdom. (Reference: Rev 20:6; Dan 7:27; 2 Tim 2:12)
My personal opinion differs in that I believe the weight of scripture reveals that those of us that are “saved” and are “raptured” will all one day return to rule and reign with Jesus Christ in His Millennial Kingdom. The use of the word “overcome” in Rev 3:21, Rev 21:7, Rev 2:7 and Rev 2:26 comes from the Greek word “nikao,” meaning “victory over hostile forces” and not the definition used by Missler. I am not here to argue with the Misslers but rather encourage you to do your own research and develop you own opinions based on God’s Word alone (Acts 17:11 reminds us to search the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so).
However, I do agree with Missler's premise that each of us should strive to be an “overcomer.” Be someone who is not satisfied with just being saved and being assured of eternal life in heaven, but being someone who pursues a more purposeful temporal life here, as well as a more purposeful eternal life. God is calling us to be overcomers: to do more than the minimum, to be “then some” cops and Christians. We all know of those officers who Missler would describe as having been “overtaken” -- those who are disloyal, disobedient and lazy; those who constantly complain, are unproductive and present themselves in such a way that they are an embarrassment to other officers and their departments.
Many Christians learn quickly they can't do enough and want to do more to live their lives in Christ, but others find themselves “overtaken.” We all should desire to be “overcomers” and to yield ourselves fully to Christ. We may be called to suffer for Him (Rom 8:17; Phil 1:29); never deny Him (2 Tim 2:12); always be faithful to Him (Matt 24:45) and love Him (James 2:5). James 1:22 says, “But be doers of the Word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”
Are you an “overcomer” or have you been “overtaken”? Do you know someone who has been “overtaken” and in need of your prayers and encouragement?
Being an “overcomer” can be contagious -- and so can being “overtaken.” Live your life as an “overcomer” so that those around you can clearly see your strong and positive relationship with God. In Matthew 5:16, Jesus tells us, “Let your light so shine before me, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”
Amen!
• NOTE from MC: Some consider Chuck Missler to be quite the controversial fellow. While we respect Chuck’s non-essential positions expressed in his book, we strongly recommend that the views of any writer or speaker be vetted by a careful review of what God tells us in His inerrant Word (aka, the Bible).
My addition to Jim’s message is this: While you can most certainly be “overtaken,” you can’t be a true “overcomer” unless you KNOW the only One who can give you the power to overcome. Do you KNOW (relationship, not religion) Christ as your true Lord and Savior? Have you repented (turned from) your sin, sought His forgiveness, and accepted the gift and promise of salvation that comes ONLY from being in a right relationship with God in Christ (the definition of a “Christian”)? If not, let me urge you to do so today. Scroll down to the three links on left side of this website under TRUE "OFFICER SAFETY" (HOW CAN I BE SAVED?). Take the time to explore the links and say “yes” to a new life in Christ today. If you need more, please feel free to contact me and we’ll work through it together. This is the most important decision of your life (and one carrying a permanent impact) – act today!
That’s it for this week folks! Stay safe but bold in Christ!
Jim’s study serves as the first of a three-part mini-series. Tomorrow I’ll be teaching Part 2 in a study I’ve entitled “Radical Cops, Radical Christians.” What is a “radical?” Is God calling us to be “radical” in our service as cops and in our walk as believers? What do you think (for example) of Tim Tebow’s “radical” faith? More importantly, what does God say on the subject? We’ll explore these and other questions together this Thursday (tomorrow), January 5th, starting at 7 PM at Calvary South Denver in Littleton (www.calvarycsd.org for directions). If you’re outside the Denver-Metro area or will simply be unable to join us, I will of course post a detailed recap in next week’s newsletter and on here on our website.
Speaking of this website, please take the time to review the latest list of PRAYER REQUESTS (next post), announcements, local meeting schedules and the plethora of other information and resources available to you there. I also encourage you to email me your own prayer requests for posting. We serve a mighty Lord who will always answer the prayers of His children (“conversation with God”) in accordance with His perfect will and plan. Spend time with Him today.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
(1) Speaking or praying for/supporting our fellow warriors, please consider the following for wounded NJ Officer Rachel Morgan: http://lawenforcementtoday.com/2012/01/09/rock-for-a-reason/
(2) Retired officer Bill Rhetts sends the following – take the time to review watch (incredible). We’ve also posted it to Facebook (the TCLEM website lists our FB links). A short film on John 3:16 & the train called life that we all ride on: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjSio8jur2Y&feature=related
(3) I'm often asked, "How can I get one of the cool Centurion LE Ministry shirts (caps, sweatshirts, etc.)?" Only one way -- they are FREE (to you folks anyway...LOL) -- you gotta come to a meeting! Pics are found right here on the website -- scroll down.
Message Recap: “OVERCOMER or OVERTAKEN” by Jim Wattles
In the book, The Kingdom, Power and Glory -- The Overcomer's Handbook, authors Chuck and Nancy Missler define an “overcomer” this way: “Overcomers” are faithful, obedient and persevering believers, who live the lives of Christ, who share His love, depend on His wisdom and are empowered by His spirit. They are not perfect, but recognize their choices and know how to go God's way. They know how to overcome the world by faith in the Word of God and they allow Him to live His life out in them. They now live to please the Lord by a holy and blameless life.” Their premise is that all those that are “saved” “will be in heaven, but only those who are overcomers will inherit the Kingdom and possibly reign with Christ” during the Millennial Kingdom. (Reference: Rev 20:6; Dan 7:27; 2 Tim 2:12)
My personal opinion differs in that I believe the weight of scripture reveals that those of us that are “saved” and are “raptured” will all one day return to rule and reign with Jesus Christ in His Millennial Kingdom. The use of the word “overcome” in Rev 3:21, Rev 21:7, Rev 2:7 and Rev 2:26 comes from the Greek word “nikao,” meaning “victory over hostile forces” and not the definition used by Missler. I am not here to argue with the Misslers but rather encourage you to do your own research and develop you own opinions based on God’s Word alone (Acts 17:11 reminds us to search the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so).
However, I do agree with Missler's premise that each of us should strive to be an “overcomer.” Be someone who is not satisfied with just being saved and being assured of eternal life in heaven, but being someone who pursues a more purposeful temporal life here, as well as a more purposeful eternal life. God is calling us to be overcomers: to do more than the minimum, to be “then some” cops and Christians. We all know of those officers who Missler would describe as having been “overtaken” -- those who are disloyal, disobedient and lazy; those who constantly complain, are unproductive and present themselves in such a way that they are an embarrassment to other officers and their departments.
Many Christians learn quickly they can't do enough and want to do more to live their lives in Christ, but others find themselves “overtaken.” We all should desire to be “overcomers” and to yield ourselves fully to Christ. We may be called to suffer for Him (Rom 8:17; Phil 1:29); never deny Him (2 Tim 2:12); always be faithful to Him (Matt 24:45) and love Him (James 2:5). James 1:22 says, “But be doers of the Word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”
Are you an “overcomer” or have you been “overtaken”? Do you know someone who has been “overtaken” and in need of your prayers and encouragement?
Being an “overcomer” can be contagious -- and so can being “overtaken.” Live your life as an “overcomer” so that those around you can clearly see your strong and positive relationship with God. In Matthew 5:16, Jesus tells us, “Let your light so shine before me, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”
Amen!
• NOTE from MC: Some consider Chuck Missler to be quite the controversial fellow. While we respect Chuck’s non-essential positions expressed in his book, we strongly recommend that the views of any writer or speaker be vetted by a careful review of what God tells us in His inerrant Word (aka, the Bible).
My addition to Jim’s message is this: While you can most certainly be “overtaken,” you can’t be a true “overcomer” unless you KNOW the only One who can give you the power to overcome. Do you KNOW (relationship, not religion) Christ as your true Lord and Savior? Have you repented (turned from) your sin, sought His forgiveness, and accepted the gift and promise of salvation that comes ONLY from being in a right relationship with God in Christ (the definition of a “Christian”)? If not, let me urge you to do so today. Scroll down to the three links on left side of this website under TRUE "OFFICER SAFETY" (HOW CAN I BE SAVED?). Take the time to explore the links and say “yes” to a new life in Christ today. If you need more, please feel free to contact me and we’ll work through it together. This is the most important decision of your life (and one carrying a permanent impact) – act today!
That’s it for this week folks! Stay safe but bold in Christ!
Friday, January 6, 2012
Updated Prayer Requests
So begins the first list of PRAYER REQUESTS in the New Year (more to follow -- check back frequently).
UPDATED 01/13/2012
** Retired DPD officer and current pastor and DPD chaplain Manny Hays is headed to Mexico on a mission trip. Please keep this radical Christian and those accompanying him in prayer.
** Ron Seney in Canada sends the following: I have an update on my prayer request for Catherine Robar, Chaplain of Bluenose Chapter of the Canadian Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers (Nova Scotia). Catherine, (my Sister-in-Law) went through major throat surgery for the removal of an extensive network of cancer. She also endured radiation treatments that left her without the ability to speak and such a severe sore throat, that she could only eat soft foods. Well, once again our God is able! I am pleased to report an answer to prayer as an early offering for our international prayer chain in 2012. Last Sunday, Catherine led the service and delivered the message at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in West Northfield, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, (Episcopalian to you folks). Rev. Robar was a participant in our Conference 2011, in Bridgewater and many attending that conference will welcome that news. Best regards of the new year; Ron S. Seney, Regional Director (Atlantic) N.S., N.F. & P.E.I., FCPO Canada & Sr. Chaplain, ICPC. Praise God!
** An officer's son is undergoing surgery to deal with pancreatic cancer. Pray also for that the officer and his family will come to Christ.
** Pray for an Army and USMC vet (current/active duty Army) in GA who is suffering from PTSD.
** Gloria Roman-Martinez is the wife of 30 years of Denver PD Lt. Ernie Martinez. She was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia and admitted to a Denver Hospital on December 30th, where she remains. Her diagnosis was later changed to a rare subset of Leukemia called Biphenotypic. She is undergoing chemo and will require a bone marrow transplant soon.
Please pray for Gloria, Ernie and their 3 children as they face this trial with God at their side.
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/gloriaromanmartinez
** The following was sent to chaplains Bill and Claudia Wolfe who in turn asked me to pass it on: Got a call at 0700 this morning telling me that one of my midnight rookies was critically injured at 0030 in an on-duty MVA. Conneticut Officer Todd Lentocha was on Route 2 off the roadway working a burglary detail. A pick-up truck slammed into his cruiser from behind totaling the car and rendering massive injuries. Todd was in the hospital having brain surgery due to a severely fractured skull earlier today. The news reports state he is "fighting for his life."
Todd is a 2 tour Iraqi Marine Corps Veteran and has a wife and 3 kids, one of whom is special needs. He is an outstanding street cop and I am praying for his recovery.
There is a prayer service going on for Todd this AM: See http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/tolland_cty/prayer-service-officer-todd-lentocha
** A LEO's spouse is set to have a hysterectomy on Jan. 23rd. Please keep her, her family and the medical team in prayer.
** Pray for FCPO President Paul Lee who will have back surgery on Thursday, Jan. 5th (healing, recovery, pain management, etc.). UPDATE: Notified that Paul is in recovery...more to follow.
** Milwaukee PD Officer Frank Vrtochnick is still in critical condition this morning and he faces another surgery today. His strength has been an inspiration to the entire Milwaukee Police Department and to the community. Even though the suspect has been charged, Frank's fight continues. His family is grateful for all the support from the Milwaukee Police family, friends and, as they coined them, "the friends we haven't met yet..." Let's pray!
UPDATE: Frank has been upgraded from critical to serious but still has a long way to go. His assailant -- apparently an ILLEGAL alien -- was arrested before he could board a bus bound for Mexico. Let's continue to pray for Frank. See http://www.fox6now.com/news/witi-20120103-alvarado-search-warrants,0,1255822.story
** Kristi Neace in MO sends the following: "Had to have my dad taken to the hospital for safe keeping and observation. He has dementia and it has finally turned completely ugly. Weighing all the options now. Pray for my mom as she goes through hard days ahead."
** Pray for a veteran San Antonio Park Police officer who is fighting cancer and working light duty while doing so.
** Dick Murphey, a retired officer and one of the early board members for FCPO, is asking that we be in prayer for his wife of 60 years as she prepares to make her journey home to be with the Lord in the coming days. Pray also for Dick and his family in this time of both joy and sadness.
** Please know that this is NOT a football request (I'm not a big Broncos fan) but rather that we need to be in prayer for Tim Tebow. This godly young man is being continually vilified for his outspoken faith (he sets a great example for us) and the enemy is working OT against him. Many may come to Christ due to Tim's example -- win or lose. Here is but one example of the persecution he is receiving for living his faith in the way God is calling all of us to: www.onenewsnow.com/Perspectives/Default.aspx?id=1503986
** US Fish & Wildlife Agent Leo Suazo writes, "My Dad was diagnosed last Wednesday with multiple myeloma stage III. He is also in stage 5 renial failure. We have been told a month or two? Who knows but God. After I told my Dad what he was facing, My Dad said "We all have to go through this Valley and I am ready" What words of courage!! My Dad has always been My Hero! It will be an honor to see my Dad home!! Janell and I thank you in advance for your thoughts and prayers! It is our faith, family and friends that will see us though this valley!"
** Please pray for FL Officer Chris Dye, brother of FL Dep./Det. and fellow FCPO Nat. Board member Mike Dye. Chris is facing serious issues stemming from a duty-related incident.
** Arkansas City, KS Police Chief Sean Wallace sends this: "The wife of one of my officers had simple back surgery about a month ago. She was recovering fine and then she got a staff infection (mersa). It abscessed and damaged some nerve endings and now it is possible she might not walk at least normally again. They are trying to knock the down the infection so she can do physical therapy, but it is taking longer than expected. Her leave runs out January 6, 2012 and her pay check will stop. They rely on her pay check as well as Tom's to get by. So a lot to pray for there but most of all for healing. We need a miracle."
** The Board Members of Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA (www.FCPO.org) -- of which I am one -- request prayer for ourselves and our loved ones reference a myriad of issues. We very much covet your prayer support.
UPDATED 01/13/2012
** Retired DPD officer and current pastor and DPD chaplain Manny Hays is headed to Mexico on a mission trip. Please keep this radical Christian and those accompanying him in prayer.
** Ron Seney in Canada sends the following: I have an update on my prayer request for Catherine Robar, Chaplain of Bluenose Chapter of the Canadian Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers (Nova Scotia). Catherine, (my Sister-in-Law) went through major throat surgery for the removal of an extensive network of cancer. She also endured radiation treatments that left her without the ability to speak and such a severe sore throat, that she could only eat soft foods. Well, once again our God is able! I am pleased to report an answer to prayer as an early offering for our international prayer chain in 2012. Last Sunday, Catherine led the service and delivered the message at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in West Northfield, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, (Episcopalian to you folks). Rev. Robar was a participant in our Conference 2011, in Bridgewater and many attending that conference will welcome that news. Best regards of the new year; Ron S. Seney, Regional Director (Atlantic) N.S., N.F. & P.E.I., FCPO Canada & Sr. Chaplain, ICPC. Praise God!
** An officer's son is undergoing surgery to deal with pancreatic cancer. Pray also for that the officer and his family will come to Christ.
** Pray for an Army and USMC vet (current/active duty Army) in GA who is suffering from PTSD.
** Gloria Roman-Martinez is the wife of 30 years of Denver PD Lt. Ernie Martinez. She was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia and admitted to a Denver Hospital on December 30th, where she remains. Her diagnosis was later changed to a rare subset of Leukemia called Biphenotypic. She is undergoing chemo and will require a bone marrow transplant soon.
Please pray for Gloria, Ernie and their 3 children as they face this trial with God at their side.
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/gloriaromanmartinez
** The following was sent to chaplains Bill and Claudia Wolfe who in turn asked me to pass it on: Got a call at 0700 this morning telling me that one of my midnight rookies was critically injured at 0030 in an on-duty MVA. Conneticut Officer Todd Lentocha was on Route 2 off the roadway working a burglary detail. A pick-up truck slammed into his cruiser from behind totaling the car and rendering massive injuries. Todd was in the hospital having brain surgery due to a severely fractured skull earlier today. The news reports state he is "fighting for his life."
Todd is a 2 tour Iraqi Marine Corps Veteran and has a wife and 3 kids, one of whom is special needs. He is an outstanding street cop and I am praying for his recovery.
There is a prayer service going on for Todd this AM: See http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/tolland_cty/prayer-service-officer-todd-lentocha
** A LEO's spouse is set to have a hysterectomy on Jan. 23rd. Please keep her, her family and the medical team in prayer.
** Pray for FCPO President Paul Lee who will have back surgery on Thursday, Jan. 5th (healing, recovery, pain management, etc.). UPDATE: Notified that Paul is in recovery...more to follow.
** Milwaukee PD Officer Frank Vrtochnick is still in critical condition this morning and he faces another surgery today. His strength has been an inspiration to the entire Milwaukee Police Department and to the community. Even though the suspect has been charged, Frank's fight continues. His family is grateful for all the support from the Milwaukee Police family, friends and, as they coined them, "the friends we haven't met yet..." Let's pray!
UPDATE: Frank has been upgraded from critical to serious but still has a long way to go. His assailant -- apparently an ILLEGAL alien -- was arrested before he could board a bus bound for Mexico. Let's continue to pray for Frank. See http://www.fox6now.com/news/witi-20120103-alvarado-search-warrants,0,1255822.story
** Kristi Neace in MO sends the following: "Had to have my dad taken to the hospital for safe keeping and observation. He has dementia and it has finally turned completely ugly. Weighing all the options now. Pray for my mom as she goes through hard days ahead."
** Pray for a veteran San Antonio Park Police officer who is fighting cancer and working light duty while doing so.
** Dick Murphey, a retired officer and one of the early board members for FCPO, is asking that we be in prayer for his wife of 60 years as she prepares to make her journey home to be with the Lord in the coming days. Pray also for Dick and his family in this time of both joy and sadness.
** Please know that this is NOT a football request (I'm not a big Broncos fan) but rather that we need to be in prayer for Tim Tebow. This godly young man is being continually vilified for his outspoken faith (he sets a great example for us) and the enemy is working OT against him. Many may come to Christ due to Tim's example -- win or lose. Here is but one example of the persecution he is receiving for living his faith in the way God is calling all of us to: www.onenewsnow.com/Perspectives/Default.aspx?id=1503986
** US Fish & Wildlife Agent Leo Suazo writes, "My Dad was diagnosed last Wednesday with multiple myeloma stage III. He is also in stage 5 renial failure. We have been told a month or two? Who knows but God. After I told my Dad what he was facing, My Dad said "We all have to go through this Valley and I am ready" What words of courage!! My Dad has always been My Hero! It will be an honor to see my Dad home!! Janell and I thank you in advance for your thoughts and prayers! It is our faith, family and friends that will see us though this valley!"
** Please pray for FL Officer Chris Dye, brother of FL Dep./Det. and fellow FCPO Nat. Board member Mike Dye. Chris is facing serious issues stemming from a duty-related incident.
** Arkansas City, KS Police Chief Sean Wallace sends this: "The wife of one of my officers had simple back surgery about a month ago. She was recovering fine and then she got a staff infection (mersa). It abscessed and damaged some nerve endings and now it is possible she might not walk at least normally again. They are trying to knock the down the infection so she can do physical therapy, but it is taking longer than expected. Her leave runs out January 6, 2012 and her pay check will stop. They rely on her pay check as well as Tom's to get by. So a lot to pray for there but most of all for healing. We need a miracle."
** The Board Members of Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA (www.FCPO.org) -- of which I am one -- request prayer for ourselves and our loved ones reference a myriad of issues. We very much covet your prayer support.
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