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Prayer Letter 7th October 2016

Hello everyone,

Amongst the replies from last week’s PL, I received the following –

  • ‘All the days ordained for me were written in your book, before one of them came to be “is really handy to keep at the forefront of one’s mind during the tough days. We know that many in the police service are having tough days – I’m sure this verse that you have focussed on today will comfort many more than just me.”
  • “Reading your Prayer Letter today about Joseph has given me real encouragement – thank you.”

For Praise and Prayer

  • We have been Praying for Helen Collins. I have today received news that the outlook for her is very positive. Please continue in Prayer for her.
  • Prayer for former Surrey Chief, Lynne Owens as she continues to walk along the path as Head of the NCA, please.
  • For long term sick, two of whom I am aware across different forces C and S.
  • Prayer for the commissioner of the Metropolitan Police following his retirement announcement, and of course prayers for those who may replace him.
  • Prayer for the Annual Celebration of Christianity in the Police Service on the 18th October, Central London. (Please come along if you can)

Last Sunday, one of our Leaders in my Church, started his Sermon with the Bible reading of Jesus calling the fishermen who would become His Disciples. They would also be the beginnings of the future Church as we have known it to be and can see it today.
As I thought about this, I had to admit, they would not have been my choice, (sorry fishermen/women). Influential, well educated, important people in the township would have been at the top of my list.

As you continue on a daily basis to work for your Force, whether it be Surrey, Sussex or the police services of London, please be encouraged too.

“You are here for such a time as this” Esther 4.14.

I can see that the time is tough to be in the Police Force. God has placed you there. You have been called, just as Jesus called the fishermen.
My daily Prayers are with you in all you are, in all you do and in all you see.
And again, from me, “A Very Big Thank You”

God Bless you and keep you. May His Light shine upon you and give you His Peace.
Alice.

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Prayer Letter 30th Sept 2016

Hello everyone,

Thank you Simon for stepping in to write last week’s Prayer Letter. To me it was a breath of fresh air. Thank you.

I have now returned from spending special time with my American family who were with me during the last three weeks. Thank you Lord.

Following the last PL I wrote, I received the following-
“I want to thank you for your words of encouragement. There has been a real sense of heaviness and difficulty around this week, but reading your words, I did exactly as suggested, and came and sat at the feet of Jesus. Oh, what a place to sit, wait and be refreshed, to give it all to Him, to know that all things are held by him and through him. He is Sovereign over all. Thank you again for such encouraging words”

This was not the only reply; I was encouraged to hear that a number of you found it helpful to take time out and to “Come”, before the Lord.

  • Prayer please as the new Surrey DCC is chosen and appointed.
  • Continued Prayer for Helen Collins please.
  • Prayer for the Commissioner of the Met, Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe as he prepares to hand over the reins.
  • Prayer for the Annual Celebration of Christianity in the Police Service, coming up on 18th October, in Central London.

Recently I have been studying the life of Joseph. What has come across is that every one of us has a destiny, which I believe is God’s Plan. Every day is His and what He has prepared for us to do. There are days when I can say “Well, where was God in that?” a little like the “pit days/prison days” for Joseph. But if these days had not happened, he would never have become the person God had destined for him. So my verse today is Psalm 139. 16.

“All the days ordained for me were written in your book, before one of them came to be”.

God bless you in your daily walk with Him in your calling within your Police Force, in your family life and with friends.

Please feel free to add a comment below, or to contact me by using the form here

I continue to Pray for you all every day.
Alice

 

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Prayer Letter 23rd September 2016

Dear All,
I hope you are all well and having a good week? 🙂 I am looking forward to the weekend. My wife is away with the church and it will just be me and the boys. We will eat well, and unhealthily!!, have some fun, and watch some football!! Hoorah!! 🙂
I am guesting again this week, as Alice, spends some valuable time with family.
The verse that I want to share with you this week is from Joel 2, verse 28 [NIV]

The Day of the Lord
“… I will pour out my Spirit on all people.
Your sons and daughters will prophesy,
your old men will dream dreams,
your young men will see visions.”

I have been feeling inspired for a couple of weeks now. I have been inspired by walks of faith officers and staff are on which we have prayed for on this newsletter, and for other men and women that I know within the wider Christian Police community who are leaving or finishing work to move into ministry. I am part of a setup team that is planning to start a new church in Aldershot. We have been seeking God for a vision for the Church, and of course, for God the possibilities are endless. I am also reading a book called Prophetic Evangelism by Mark Stibbe, which is an area of ministry I would love to see at work in our Church; lives changed and people saved. The journey that we are on as a group is really exciting.
I would encourage you all to dream dreams and dream BIG! If you haven’t been given a dream or vision ask your Father in Heaven for one, as what may come may well surprise you, and the journey may well excite you.

Please feel free to contact me at any time by adding a comment below or by clicking here

God Bless you.
In Him
Simon

Events to look forward to:

1. Annual Celebration of Christianity in the Police Service
Tuesday 18th October 2016, 6pm. Find out more information and reserve a free ticket here

2. Surrey Police Chiefs Christmas Carol Service
Can I remind you all of this event. It is happening on Monday 12th December 2016, 7.30pm for 8pm, at St. Saviours Church in Guildford. We would love to see you all there. If any of you would be available to serve on the evening to support this event that would be much appreciated. Please let us know, as we will be meeting with Mike Norris from St. Saviours regularly to plan this event. Thank you.

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Prayer Letter 16th September 2016

Hello Everyone,

Thank you for the replies to last week’s Prayer Letter. One reply was as follows-

“Thanks for that song.  I love that one too and it was great to walk into that today … particularly as I hit the ground running!!”

The writer went on to say-

“I had had a couple of shifts where I didn’t want to go to work … I’ve never felt like that before and didn’t want to feel it again!  In addition, I found me overreacting when I was dealing with my children, arguing with each other … looking back I believe it is down to the stress I found myself under.  I ended up going sick a day later with a migraine, again believing it to be down to the stress of the job”.

I can imagine a number of you will understand the feelings expressed in the above.

So I believe it is right to share the following with you below………..

On Sunday the visiting Speaker in our Church introduced his Sermon with the verse in Matthew, where Jesus calls His first Disciples. The verse starts with the word “Come”.   I stayed with that word for a little while; eventually catching up with the speaker’s thoughts a few moments later. It is such a gentle, caring word, “Come”.  Another verse in Matthew says “Come unto me, all you that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest”.  11.29.

With this I am going to leave a part of last week’s Chorus. “Lord I come before Your Throne of Grace; I find rest in your Presence and fullness of joy”.

I am inviting/encouraging you to take time out to “Come” and spend time with the Lord, in what I know is a very busy lifestyle that you lead. May you know His Peace, as you sit with Him.

God Bless you.

In Him

Alice.

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Prayer Letter 9th September 2016

Hello everyone,

Last week I mentioned that we had had a very good time in our Prayer Group. Today we were giving thanks for so many answers to Prayer following that time.
Please can I encourage you to attend the Police Prayer Groups. There are several all over London. To find your nearest one please contact us by clicking here. If you are aware of other Christians around you, why not suggest to meet together for a short time to Pray.

Please pray for those police staff who are again facing renewed job uncertainty.

Save the date:

Celebration of Christianity in the Police Service: Tuesday 18th October, 6pm, Emmanuel Centre, Marsham Street, London.

Surrey Police Carol Service ” On Monday the 12th of December (evening time tbc) we are hoping to organise a Carol Service in Guildford. Further details will follow but please put the date in your diary as it would be wonderful to have an opportunity to get together at this special time. Thank you, Nick”

This week, I begin the 23rd year of my time as a Volunteer with SP. It is very difficult to believe it can be so long ago since I first joined SP as a Volunteer. I want to celebrate it by leaving with you a Chorus which is a Testimony of how I am; how I feel and how I know God is a Faithful God.

“Lord, I come before Your Throne of Grace. I find rest in Your Presence, and fullness of Joy.
In worship and wonder, I behold Your face, singing what a faithful God have I. What a faithful God have I, what a faithful God. What a faithful God have I, faithful in every way. Lord of mercy, You have heard my cry, through the storm You’re the beacon; my song in the night. In the shelter of Your Wings, hear my heart’s reply, singing what a faithful God have I. Lord, all Sovereign granting peace from Heaven, let me comfort those who suffer, with the comfort You have given. I will tell of Your great Love for as long as I live; Singing what a faithful God have I”

I Pray that this too is your testimony.

If you wish to contact me please click here, or leave a comment below.

Many Blessings as you continue to undertake those actions that he has called you to in Surrey, Sussex and the police services of London

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With daily Prayers for all of you
Alice.

 

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Prayer Letter 2nd September 2016

Hello everyone,

Last week I mentioned that I would shortly be attending the Baptismal Service of one of our PCSO’s. This I did with others from Surrey Police, including a former Officer who read the passage of Scripture from Luke 3. 21. “Jesus was also Baptised”. This happening for Ollie took place out in the countryside in the River Wey in Hants. At the moment this verse was read I had a true sense of the meaning of Jesus’s Baptism. It was a very powerful time for me, knowing that He too had been Baptised in a river.

Our continued Prayers please –

* Healing for Helen Collins.
* Both Chief Constable Olivia Pinkney in her new position in Hampshire and also our Surrey Chief Constable, Lynne Owens as she continues in her calling as the General Director in the National Crime Agency.
* Another Funeral in Surrey this week, this time for PC Sarah Crockford. Thinking of her Family, Friends and Colleagues and for those involved in the Service.

* In London please pray for continued peace on the streets, and a reduction in the peak in hate crime we are witnessing since the brexit referrendum

Again today a group of us have met  Prayer. There are Prayer Times and there are Prayer Times. This today was one of those special times where we were battling in Prayer, for those in the Group with specific happenings within the Force; yet sensing we were talking to a caring Father who loved us greatly and was there for us. At one point, one of our Inspectors said “HERE FOR SUCH AS THIS”. We gave thanks to God for placing His Children in such positions to deal with difficult problems and realising that He had called His Children to undertake these tasks. It was only then, that I knew the verse for today’s Prayer Letter. “You are here for such a time as this” Esther 4.14.
Again be encouraged no matter how tough things are right now, He is aware of where you are and He has called you to do the work you are doing. He trusts you and walks alongside you as you progress this calling.

You are all in my Daily Prayers.
God Bless you
In Him
Alice