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Prayer Letter 15th December 2017

Hello Everyone,

Many Thanks for the replies to last week’s Prayer Letter.

This will be the last Prayer Letter this side of Christmas, so for Prayer –

  • Peace to reign throughout this special time and for all 999 Services.
  • Prayer too for Police Families as they watch a Member of the family going out on duty.

I have seen on the TV, the Memorial Service in St Paul’s Cathedral for the Grenfell disaster. I saw Commander Stuart Cundy of the Met (and formally of Surrey) in the Service. Please continue to Pray for him as he heads up this Investigation and all those working with him

Last week I attended the LCPF Carol Service in London. There I met a Member of Commander Stuart Cundy’s Team – an FLO for the Grenfell Families. So much Prayer needed for all involved; bereaved, all 999 Services that were and still are involved. Also, ongoing help which is sorely needed.

Whilst at that Service, the Pastor who spoke talked about the “Favour of God” upon Mary. An insignificant female whom He chose to be the Mum of Jesus.

As I listened, I realised that often we as individuals feel insignificant. I want to encourage each one of you at this special time, in Surrey Police, Sussex Police and The Met Police, you are all very precious to The Lord. He sent His Son to the world for you. Please live in the good of that as you go through Christmas.

“For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace”. Is:9.6

Please feel free to contact me at any time, I will be pleased to hear from you.

Have a wonderful time In Him.

Happy Christmas.

Every Blessing.

Alice.

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Refelection Christmas 2016

Dear all good afternoon!

25 things!

 

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called    Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end.

Isaiah 9 6-7.

In the words of the song ‘it’s the most wonderful time of the year!’ and as Christmas rapidly approaches our thoughts turn to all the things associated the Christmas season. Over the past few weeks every time someone has mentioned something ‘Christmas related’ I wrote it down until I had 25 things that we associate with Christmas and here they are:

Christmas tree, Christmas dinner, Father Christmas/ Santa, Presents, Cards, The Queen, Bond film, Decorations, Family, End of Term, Christmas jumper, Christmas party, Mince Pies, Christmas pudding, Carol Singing, Crackers, Pigs in Blankets, Turkey, Goose, ‘A Christmas Carol’, ‘It’s a wonderful life’, Reindeer, Letter to Father Christmas, Chocolate Advent calendar and The fairy tale of New York……. Oh and one more for luck….. Brussels (Sprouts!).

 

These are things that friends and family have spoken about in front of me this year- many of the things on the list you will probably have in your mind as being associated with Christmas in your own family or household-  there will be things that are not on this list that mean ‘Christmas to you’ for instance if you ask anyone in my extended family what they are looking forward to they will probably say ‘home made stuffing’ that is the highlight of Christmas dinner every year in the household Evans….. (Yummy!)

The truth is that every single household does Christmas differently, for some it is noisy (us) and hectic (again us) for others it is a quiet time that is spent peacefully. Some go away to warmer climes every year, some cook, some get cooked for, some look forward to Turkey others don’t! However you spend Christmas and whatever means Christmas to you is unique to you and your celebration….. some of you may even not like sprouts?

 

So what is the one thing we have in common at Christmas?? The answer as they say is in the question- the common theme is Christ! The connection that cuts through all the other stuff I listed above and all the things that make this time of year special to you is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ so beautifully predicted around 700 years before his birth in Isaiah 9!  

Christmas is the celebration of the birth of our Lord and saviour and it is this that should be the first thing we think of at this time of year- with this in mind we have been running a social media campaign on Twitter and Facebook called the ’25 tweets of Christmas’ focusing on the real and beautiful reason for the season! There is still time for you to see all of the tweets and posts if you check out the details of our twitter/Facebook accounts below!

 

The birth of Jesus is truly something to be celebrated- when we think about that first Christmas night it was night of celebration excitement and wonder:

 

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favour rests.”

Luke 2 8-14.

 

That first Christmas, no mince pies, no tree, no home-made stuffing….. none of the 25 things above! Just the perfect gift given to each of us!

Christmas is a time for giving and sharing- I decided that this year my ‘Chocolate advent calendar’ at work was going to be just a small thing that I shared with others- I have given away every single chocolate to someone in my department this year- and when asked why I simply reply that I am sharing Christmas…. In a small way!

 

The real and true message of Christmas is Love- God loves us so much that at Christmas he gave us the ultimate gift- one that we didn’t deserve or earn but one that was given to us freely-

‘For God so Loved the world that he gave his one and only son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life’

John 3:16

Christmas truly starts with Christ and the message of Christ is that he loves us- this is something that we need to share with others at this ‘most wonderful time of the year’.

So this Christmas enjoy the 25 things above (26 including the sprouts) but don’t let them replace the one important thing-Jesus. It is important to remember the true reason for the season and share that reason with those around you if you can.

So from the Branch Leadership team and our families God Bless you all this Christmas and we look forward to continuing to serve you in 2017.

God Bless

Keith

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Prayer Letter 15th December 2016

Hello everyone,

Messages I have received this week, thank you.

  •  “Thanks for your concern; I am fine-just doing the sink/swim new job experience again!!”
  •  “Thanks as always for your encouraging and thoughtful Prayer Letter, I genuinely find them a great source of strength and support. It is a great encouragement to be part of a big Christian Family in the Police”.

Prayers for each other please, as you undertake your duties and spend time with your family at this special time of the year

Last Sunday I visited our local C of E, speaking on behalf of Woking Street Angels. The Vicar spoke on Psalm 139. He eventually came to verse 16. “All the days of my life were written in Your Book, before they even started”. God knew all about us even before we were born. He knew too what we were going to be like.
Would He come despite our life style?

On Monday evening I attended the Emergency Services’ Service in Guildford. Our Sup: Chris Moon read the following, “For unto us a Child is born, to us a Son is given, He will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace”. Is: 9. 6/7.
God’s Promise.

On Sunday in a Church in London, Chief Superintendent John Sutherland, from the Metropolitan Police Service read, “To all who receive Him and believe on His Name, He gives the right for them to become the Children of God. John 1.12.
His Promise Fulfilled!

I trust that you will all experience that Wonderful On Going Love He brought for us at this particular moment of the year.

Please do feel free to contact me here, or leave a comment below.

A Very Happy Christmas to Surrey, Sussex and the forces of London
Alice.