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Prayer Letter

September 13, 2016 by Alice Potter

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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September 9, 2016 by Alice Potter

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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September 2, 2016 by Alice Potter

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

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August 26, 2016 by Alice Potter

Prayer Letter 26th August 2016

Hello everyone,

In Surrey we have two new recipients to the PL. Good to have you on board with us. As well as joining we have someone leaving. Many Blessings on you as you take up your new position. Information below-

I am leaving Surrey Police after nearly 22 years, where I did a variety of roles including uniform and child protection amongst other things. My new job is pastoral care coordinator at Frimley Park and Wexham Park hospitals. I’ll be working with the hospital chaplains at both hospitals, doing their admin, and organising memorial services for bereaved families. I already help at the Memorial Services as part of the Listening Team at Frimley Park hospital so this is something I wanted to do more of

* Much Prayer needed as I write. We have the ongoing investigation of a possible missing child here in Surrey and a Funeral for one of our Sgts taking place at Guildford Cathedral.
* Ongoing Prayer for Helen Collins please.
* Last Saturday I met up with the Leader of the London Christian Police Family and his family for lunch. Whilst waiting, I listened into the radio programme broadcasting the Memorial Service from Shoreham; following the air disaster a year ago. Prayer for Sussex Police in the ongoing investigation; for families and friends still facing the future without people they lost that day.
* Sussex Police investigating the deaths at Cambersands with other Agencies involved, plus families and friends.
* In London we have the Notting Hill Carnival this weekend.
Please pray for the safety of all attending the carnival, for the many officers who are spending the whole bank holiday weekend away from their families and of course their families who have to make do without them.

A few days ago, I received the following from one of our Officers.

“With everything such a whirlwind I have the tune and the words of a hymn I loved as a child which surfaces occasionally: speak through the earthquake wind and fire, oh still small voice of calm, oh still small voice of calm”.

Having spoken to this person earlier in the week, I could tell by their facial expression at the time, they were very tired, but yet, there was so much more work to be done. The quote above reminds me of the story of Elijah, 1Kings 19. 12. So busy, in big battles, but He heard the Lord’s voice in amongst everything, as a whisper. (Don’t usually hear a whisper with lots of noise going on around you, “BUT GOD”)
I am Praying that amongst the enormity of everything going on around you, you will “Hear” God’s love for you as well as feel it and know it.

Praying for you all.

In Him
Alice.

 

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August 19, 2016 by Alice Potter

Prayer Letter 19th August 2016

Hello everyone,

Appreciated Surrey Police’s support whilst I was out as part of Woking Street Angels last evening/night. Thank you, excellent and professional as ever, both Officers and CCTV. (“A” Level Exam results’ night……….. but we did not come across any students……….however, members of the public were around who appreciated and needed our support and that of SP/CCTV).

A report from a Sussex Officer who took young people from her Church to Newday.

I went to Newday with around 100 youth from my church, 34 of which are in my youth group. In our youth group alone, we had 3 girls saved and gave their lives to Jesus, 1 of which came from a different faith background and had wrestled over this for some time. We had multiple healings and so many filled with the Holy Spirit, memories made and friendships tighten.”

Finally for today. Some weeks ago I received the following from PCSO Oliver Greenaway; as you know I do not publish names, but Ollie has asked that I do so on this occasion.

Thank you for continuing to send out the prayer email to us all. I thought you might like to know I have taken the decision to become baptised by full immersion on Sunday 28th August in the Upper River Wey. I truly feel called to God’s work and this is my first public step. My faith journey has been an amazing one, and I’ve truly been blessed this year with God’s presence. Previously I was always so concerned and conscious what people might think about my Christian faith and belief in Christ. However at the start of the year, I had this sudden realisation; that what others think; it’s not important. However my belief in my God is most important. I am currently seeking a calling to work in Youth Ministry, which is incredible, as I thought I’d always be in the police!

The below verse has truly encouraged me; I am not alone in my faith, and not to be concerned with my faith;

If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first”, John 15:18-25

Thank you so much for sharing the above with us Ollie. May you know God’s direction over your future. It is a real privilege to know you and to see what has happened to you as God has walked alongside you and revealed Himself to you.

Please feel free to reply by adding a comment below. Alternatively you can contact LCPF by clicking here

May you all know that deep knowledge that Ollie has talked about today, as you continue your work/family life/friendships – In The Lord.

Many Blessings
Alice

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August 13, 2016 by Alice Potter

Prayer Letter 12th August 2016

Hello everyone,

I have returned from Newday and so very many thanks for your Prayers. It has been an amazing time.

Hopefully we will have an update from Soul Survivor and New Wine.

  • I have read with great concern that an officers in Surrey has died, following a battle with cancer, Sgt Adie Lewis. Prayers for his family and also his Colleagues. The Service of Thanksgiving will take place on 26thAugust at Guildford Cathedral.
  • Please continue to pray for the officers and staff who face major change and increased demands as they seek to reduce crime, disorder and suffering across London, and the UK.
  • Please pray for an end to fear and suffering, and a peace to rest upon communities of London who are concerned by recent events around the world.

Five small barley loaves and two small fish, plus God and 5,000 people were fed.

I again read that story, John 6. 1-15,  just before I left for Newday. I have always homed in on the marvel of the miracle, but this time I stayed with the little boy and his lunch. As I drove to Newday and whilst there as the place was built for 7,000 young people; I personally sensed that I had gone with my 5 loaves and 2 fish, which seems nothing in comparison to the need of accommodating so many people and serving them.

Part of my work there was to be the Pastoral Care for the Medical team. I shared my thoughts with them. Perhaps they too felt that they had precious little to give knowing the enormity of the work that they were undertaking.

BUT GOD……………. No matter how lacking you feel in being able to make a difference as you go out as Officers/Staff in Surrey, Sussex and London please remember God is with you. The potential in you is enormous, because of Him.

Please feel free to leave comments below.

May you know His Blessings in all that you are and do.

Alice

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