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Alice Potter

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Prayer Letter 2nd November 2018

Hello Everyone,

Thank you for the responses to last week’s PL.

YES! We must give Praise to The Lord. Paul in Sussex has been told this week he is clear of cancer. He continues to visit the hospital for after effects of the treatment. He is planning on returning to work late December/early January. Thank you all so much for joining me in Prayer for Paul. Continue to keep him in your Prayers please.

I mentioned last week that I had attended the Celebration Service in London for their three Emergency Services; J. Jon being the speaker. His three points; Prayer/Care/Share. I want to stay with those points over the next few weeks. Today – homing in on Prayer.

I leave the following verses with you where we see in Luke 24. 44-46, that Jesus needed to Pray, how much more should we be Praying.

In His anguish, Jesus prayed more earnestly, and His sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground. When He rose from prayer and returned to the disciples, He found them asleep; “Why are you sleeping?” He asked. “Get up and pray.”

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Blessings in Him

With my Prayers for you

Alice.

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Prayer Letter 26th October 2018

Hello Everyone,

Thank you for your responses to last week’s PL.

Last week I asked for Prayer for our Officer in Sussex; Paul, for his holiday during these last few days. Sadly, Paul was not well enough to travel, a blood clot was discovered. During this time Paul has also been in a lot of pain with gout. This is now threatening another trip back to hospital. Please, continued Prayer for Paul.

On Tuesday I travelled to London to take part in the LCPF Celebration for the three London Emergency Services. A large Gathering was welcomed by the London Police Commissioner; Hillsong led the Worship; J. John spoke. Members of the Services gave their Testimonies. I read the Bible Reading. An amazing privilege.

Someone has said to me since, “It was really good to be in London at the Event. It was a Blessing to be amongst so many Christians from the Emergency Services”

In his talk J. John referred to three points that should be uppermost in our thinking as Christians. “Prayer, Care and Share”. We Pray for people, we show that we care for them and we share our lives with them.

I leave the following Chorus with you –

Make me a channel of your peace
Where there is hatred let me bring your love
Where there is injury, your pardon Lord
And where there’s doubt, true faith in you

May you be Blest as you Pray, care and share this coming week.

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Many Blessings as you move amongst your Colleagues.

In Him

Alice.

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Prayer Letter 19th Oct 2018

Hello Everyone,

I trust you are all well. However, I do know that there are many lurgies around worrying a number of people.

  • A few weeks ago, I encouraged you to Pray for each other, please continue to do so; knowing that you battle in, when really you should be resting at home.
  • Paul in Sussex continues to recover from his final Chemo treatment. He is about to go on a much-needed holiday. Prayer for him please. Due to his recent illness, he is unable to take out travel insurance. He needs to stay well while he is away 22nd -26th Oct. He then returns to see his Consultant on the 29th Oct for results from recent tests. We want you completely well Paul.

I am aware of a young Christian man who this coming week will be measured for his Police Uniform. He starts his training in Sussex Police in December. He is very thrilled to have been given the opportunity to undertake this position. Since childhood it has been his desire to serve.

With the above in mind, I again recalled the reading in Ephesians 6. 10 -18. “Be strong in the Lord and in His Mighty Power. Put on the Whole Armour of God, so that you can take your stand”.

Like my friend is measured for his uniform this coming week, God’s “Uniform/Armour”, is exactly what each one of us needs as we face every day.

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God Bless you just where He has placed you today.

In Him

Alice.

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Prayer Letter 12th October 2018

Hello Everyone,

I trust you are well.

Again this week we are holding a Funeral for a Member of Surrey Police. Prayer much appreciated for Chloe’s Family, Colleagues and Friends as that takes place on Friday afternoon. This is the fourth Funeral in four weeks for Surrey Police.

May I also encourage you to Pray for yourself and for your immediate Colleagues.

Whilst I was on holiday recently, in a farmhouse in France with friends who live there -they went to France 13 years ago and started a Church, which today is flourishing; I walked into the kitchen where the wife of the couple was yet again preparing food.

I was concerned that a small Bible was open on the table where much flour and other ingredients were placed. “Please may I remove your Bible Christine, so that it doesn’t get damaged?”. “No, it’s fine there thank you” was her reply. I walked away, somewhat surprised by her answer.

The following day yet again the Bible was in amongst the ingredients for yet another meal that was being prepared. “Christine, I don’t understand why you continue to allow your Bible to possibly become damaged by the various things on the table” “Jim (her husband) as you know is preaching on Sunday and I want to keep referring to the passage of Scripture on which he is basing his sermon, so that I can Pray for him”, was her reply.

The Bible in the middle of everyday life, how important is that as a lesson. God says, “My Word is a lamp for your feet and a light on your path”. Psalm 119: 105. Vital in every part of our lives in today’s world.

May you be able this week to spend time in His Word; so that in turn It can be a support to you as you protect and care for the lives of people where you serve as Officers and Members of Surrey, Sussex and The Met Police.

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Many Blessings

In His Name

Alice.

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Prayer Letter 5th Oct 2018

Hello Everyone,

I trust you are well.

Thank you for the encouragement following last week’s Prayer Letter. 

Two requests for Prayer.

  • Paul, an Officer in Sussex continues to recover from his final session of Chemotherapy.

He is due to take a holiday very shortly. He is, because of his illness unable to obtain Insurance; please Pray that he will stay well whilst away. At the end of the month he has further health checks. It would be so good to see a distinct improvement in his condition.

  • People who want to be Specials in Surrey Police, are undertaking training at the moment. They are working fulltime in their “Day” job. They then arrive for full on training. Prayer is requested that concentration stays with them during this time. Also, that they do not become overtired.

After Jesus died, His Body was taken to the Garden Tomb. Mary came. Everything had changed in her life. The Miracle Worker had been crucified and now, someone had taken His Body. Everything had fallen apart in her world. She stopped to speak to a man she assumed to be the gardener. She asked him where he had taken the body. At that moment the “gardener” said “Mary”. She immediately recognised Him as her Lord and Saviour. John 20. 15-16.

There are times when our whole world seems to have fallen to pieces. Be assured Jesus is there calling your name, wanting you to explain why you are where you are. He will listen.

May you this week find Peace in knowing He knows you by name and listens to you.

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Many Blessings

In His Name

Alice.

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Prayer Letter 28th September 2018

Hello Everyone,

Thank you for your comeback following last week’s Prayer Letter. Whilst visiting a Team in HQ’s this week one of our Surrey Officers came to me and said “The Prayer Letter always seems to hit the spot”. So good to hear and encouraging.

During the last five weeks in Surrey, five people have died, serving and recently retired Members of the Police Family. Our Force Chaplain wrote this, this morning “This is unprecedented and I am lost for words”. Prayers please for the whole of the Force, Family Members and Colleagues of those who have died.

Last Saturday I attended the Memorial Service held at Surrey Head Quarters. I had the privilege of playing for the Service. At the end of that period of time we left the building and walked out into the Memorial Garden. It was pouring with rain. As we stood in memory of those who had left us over many years and in the last few weeks; in a minute’s silence; I closed my eyes. In the distance I heard a horn of a train going through Guildford, a dog barking, probably one in our training school, and from time to time the roar of traffic as vehicles moved through the town in the distance. I was also aware of the rain quietly pattering down on my umbrella from the trees above us.

I realised in that moment my experience portrayed a picture of Police life. Out there I could hear the world amongst which our Officers are at work, but I also knew the Blessings coming down from the Lord as I heard the rain.

I am reminded of the Hymn, “How great Thou art”. No matter where we are or what we see, we can always sing “Then sings my soul, my Saviour God to Thee, how great Thou art, how great Thou art”.

I Pray in all that is going on in your lives during this coming week you will be able to sing to your Saviour, “How great Thou art”.

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Many Blessings

Keep safe in Him

Alice.