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Prayer Letter 16th June 2017

Hello everyone,
Sadly again we are very aware of horrific happenings in London. For those of us in Surrey, it is good to see our former ACC Stuart Cundy speaking on behalf of the London Police on TV and Radio. I know from his time with us here in Surrey this will not be “Just another job” for him; he will handle this with much care and love. I have been in touch with him sending our thanks and encouragement.

The horror on London Bridge and Borough Market, resulted in many distressed people. Surrey set up a Help Line Team at HQ’s. I received the following from a Member of that Team. (This person receives the PL). “I was one of the call takers and it was a difficult time hearing from loved ones trying to find out about their loved ones. What was nice to see is how everyone on that day here in Surrey, pulled together and supported one another and just did what they could do to support The MET”.

I want to congratulate Surrey PCSO Colin Gibbons, who receives the PL. On Tuesday he was Nominated as PCSO Of The Year and received his Award from the Chief Constable. He has and will continue to work at the College of Policing; soon to become an Advisor there on future Guidelines. Many Congratulations Colin. He will continue to be a PCSO.

Following last week’s “Bible Slot” where I encouraged you in who you are and what you do within your work in the Police; this week I am leaving the following verse with you. “You are here for such a time as this”. Esther 4. 14. Those of you who have read the PL over many years will know this is a favourite verse of mine. I would encourage you to read the whole of the Book of Esther.

My Prayers as ever are with you. Such terrible times around us.
May you know His Security, Care and Love as you move out to where He has called you for such a time as this, in The Met, Surrey and Sussex

Please feel free to contact me by clicking here, or by adding a comment below.

In Him and with love in the Lord
Alice.

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Prayer Letter 15th July 2016

Greetings to you all.

Thank you for the comeback to last week’s PL, including – “A lovely reminder of a lovely hymn! Also, “Very thought provoking” and “Many thanks for the recent prayer letter, it’s always a highlight in the week and gives an opportunity to get some Godly perspective during the working day!”

Messages / Prayers

  • Sussex: “(Please don’t get cross with me, – Alice; I too have not had my summer holiday either).  However, please can you place in your Diary the following date:- Monday 12thDecember. Sussex Police are holding their Carol Service at 7.30pm at St Peter’s Church in Brighton.” A number of us attended this Service last year, it was outstanding. I was so pleased I made the effort to be there. A large congregation of Police and local church goers.
  • Sussex: Prayer Please…….”There’s been a desire for a new Street Pastor Scheme to start up in Horsham Town for some time now, but progress has been slow and until last week, had ground to a halt.   Following continued Prayer and some discussions in the last week with a couple of local church folk, it looks like we may have  increased hope of getting some  momentum again”.
  • London: Please pray for patience as the Met continues with it’s programme of change. Pray for resilience for the officers and staff who continue to face the immense stress  and uncertainty that often accompanies change. Pray for our Leaders as they make difficult decisions.

This week, the Leader of the Sussex Police Christian Fellowship, asked that we should Pray for our Country at this time, so he has written the Bible section below.

“Over the past few years, the financial and resourcing structure of the Police Service has gone through what can only be described as a radical reform. Theresa May has often been at the forefront of that change and at times, as a Service we have directed our frustration, anger, disappointment towards her. When I saw she was in the running for Prime Minister, I have been personally challenged to Pray positively for her. So much so, that I felt the finger of God point at me and say ‘How dare you criticise those who I put in authority, do you not think I know what I am doing, for I promote and give authority’.  Now as I write, the second candidate has stepped back and Mrs May will be the next Prime Minister.

1 Timothy 2 1-3 says, ‘Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know. Pray especially for rulers and their governments to rule well so we can be quietly about our business of living simply, in humble contemplation. This is the way our Saviour God wants us to live.’

We see how our Country needs Leadership, I see a God that can do all things and asks us to partner with Him and to declare His Authority over this Country.  So I urge you to pray for Theresa May as there is no doubt she will need it. Pray that she will be given Christian counsel and that those who are alive in Jesus will be influencing the decision to direct our country”.

Please feel free to contact me or provide feedback by adding a comment below, or click here to provide feedback or requests to LCPF.

Many Blessings in His Name.

Alice.

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Prayer Letter 7th July 2016

Hello Everyone,

Many thanks for the comeback from last week’s PL, including – “What an inspiring Word. The Gideon Bible story really got me thinking about how God uses us in ways we can’t imagine”.

Matters for Prayer:

  • Surrey: Ongoing healing for an Officer who has had Surgery for a foot problem.
  • Surrey: A few weeks ago we were asked to Pray for a Member of Staff’s husband. Very little has changed sadly and the pain killers are not doing their job. Member of Staff is unable to attend her work station regularly due to this situation. She appreciates our Prayers and asks that we continue to Pray.
  • London: Please pray for patience as the Met continues with it’s programme of change. Pray for resilience for the officers and staff who continue to face the immense stress  and uncertainty that often accompanies change.
  • London: As London remembers the 7th July bombings in 2005,  please pray for the victims and their families. Pray also for members of the emergency services scarred from the work to save lives on this day 11 years ago

I have just returned from Derby, where I have been with other Chaplains from SP at a three day Conference for Police Chaplains. It was an inspiring, challenging time. At the last session we were urged to be aware of how we treat ourselves. I knew at the time I heard this, that it was for the Police as well. The phrase used was “Our sacred space”, referring to that inner core, inside each one of us, that makes us who we are in God. Take time to be with God; in other words, to ultimately take care of ourselves. We are then ready for the tasks He has for us.

An old hymn comes to mind – “Take time to be Holy”

Take time to be Holy, the world rushes on, spend much time in secret with Jesus alone. By looking to Jesus, like Him you will be. Your friends by your conduct, His Likeness will see”

May you in your very busy world be able to find time to be with The Lord.

Praying much for you all and again thank you for what you do, day in and day out.

 

I’d love to hear from you, so please do leave me a comment/feedback below

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New! – Weekly Prayer Letter

We’re pleased to announce a new weekly prayer letter. It’s brought to you each week as part of an exciting new partnership between London Christian Police Family, Surrey Christian Police Association and the Sussex Police Christian Fellowship.

An extract: I decided to read the Gideon’s Bible in the hotel……As I opened the front cover I saw a hand written note on an otherwise blank spare page. It at first appeared to be a note offering hope, However……

A reply from a recent reader of the Prayer Letter: The Gideon Bible story really got me thinking about how God uses us in ways we can’t imagine. I am doing the bible reading at my church this Sunday and if I have the courage I might mention this story.

There’s a new Prayer Letter each week – read them here (and bookmark the page)

As you read, please feel free to leave a comment beneath each prayer letter or contact us with feedback, suggestions, or as always – prayer requests.

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Prayer Letter 1st July 2016

Hello Everyone,

I trust you are all well.
Many thanks for the continued support and Prayer following my eye operation. I can now read without specs and the colours are amazing. Sadly can’t drive yet, but truly thankful to the Lord for answers to your Prayers for me.
I have no items for Prayer today, but I do know that Christians are being called to Pray and Fast today, July 1st, for the happenings in our Country right now.

Below is part of an email I received from an Officer from London who reads the PL. Recently he needed to travel quite some distance to his Grandma’s Funeral; this necessitated staying in a hotel overnight. Having settled in to his room, the following happened.

I decided to read the Gideon’s Bible in the hotel – not my own – as incredibly I’d left mine at home by accident.
As I opened the front cover – I saw a hand written note on an otherwise blank spare page. It appeared to be a note offering hope to readers and recommending a few verses to encourage – I thought how lovely – perhaps this note was left for me tonight.
However, – I read it and quickly realised it was abusive and offensive! I prayed, and formed the view that I was to tear the page out. I carefully tore it out. I prayed ‘Sorry Lord for tearing your book’ and then I screwed the page up and threw it towards the part of the hotel room where the bin was – to my astonishment – without me aiming – the paper went straight in the bin – and I sensed the Lord say ‘No need to say sorry – this is why you forgot your Bible today, the note was indeed for you – for you to get rid of, so it doesn’t put off a new believer who will pick up the Bible next’ – what a privilege. Then of course I was consumed in reading the pages until it was very late – I am tired today – what a great reason to be tired!

That was such a thrilling story to read. Yes God’s Child in the right place at the right time. It led me on to think that it is a picture of Police Work; called to be in the right place at the right time to deal with horrible situations, no matter how small or completely out of control.
At this point I want to stop and again express my total gratitude to all of you who read this PL and the Force for which you work, be it Surrey, Sussex or the Met and BTP in London. A “Big Thank You”.

The verse for today is

“Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light upon my pathway”
Psalm 119:105

I trust that you are able to experience inner peace from reading His Word and that it is indeed a Blessing to you in your work life and family life.

God Bless you
Alice