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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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Pray 4 Manchester ??;2017?The Year Of Difference:Walk In The Light of Jesus Christ

“But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea; …Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven” Matthew 18:6&10

We at LCPF ask you to join us as we pray for the confirmed 22 people killed in this incident in Manchester, England. We now know many were children and many of the 59 critically ill, are also children. This is abhorrent whoever the victims are but even more so, for children. We ask God to take their souls into His Paradise as they rest in peace.

We ask you to pray for the people who are still missing & families and friends who are still searching for their loved ones. Please pray as though it were your own child, please. As a parent myself, this tears at the fabric of our hearts.

We ask you to please pray for all the victim’s families & their friends. Those who need support because they are not in Manchester with their families right now.

Please pray for those traumatised by what they witnessed, heard, saw and felt, including the bravery of Greater Manchester Police; every police officer, emergency staff: fire, ambulance doctors & nurses. We pray & give God thanks for them & for the kindness of the people of Manchester who assisted those involved last night. Homes were opened up to strangers, people comforted one another on the streets despite being strangers, taxis were offered to help people get to places of safety, kindness and love was given in the face of adversity. It wins every time in the face of fear. The ‘Good Samaritan’ heart of the people of Manchester, shone through during the pandemonium and distresss & continues to do so.

Please pray for calm and peace at this time in the wake of this incident & at a time when terror wants to rob us peace of mind. Do not let malice and hatred take any root in our hearts towards those responsible for this incident. Do not let anger eat into the place where love must be because there will be no healing there. We ask you Lord, to fill us to overflowing with Your love & mercy, even when we feel it is ‘impossible’, to do so because of the horrors witnessed and suffered to the victims last night. Please send your angels to encamp around us against the evil that is ensuing. This is not done in Your name and it is not Your will. Vengeance is Yours only Lord, not ours; You will repay to those who have done this great and cruel wickedness, especially to children. Help us to have a heart of compassion.

Please pray for the British Government having to deal with this enormous task ahead, that they will make wise decisions & let us pray for one another, in the days and months to come.

If any police officer, emergency staff , anyone you know or indeed yourself, are affected by this and need pray, please contact us here at LCPF, we are praying for you. We need you Jesus more than ever. You have told us “when we see these things, to look up, our redemption draws near” be with us and most especially, those victims hurting so deeply, the trauma they are experiencing and the great loss. Please comfort them by Your presence & with Your love. We have all been affected by this great injustice, moreso the victims. Lord send Your peace, in Jesus name we pray.

“The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee” Psalms 9:9 KJV 

God bless you, Samantha ?

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Worst and Best of Humanity

We have once again seen the worst and best of humanity in yesterday’s Westminster attack. One person was intent on harming and ending life, while countless hundreds of others tirelessly did their utmost to maintain and protect the lives of those they may not even have known. Our thoughts are first and foremost with those who have lost loved ones, those who are injured and those who will carry the trauma of what they have experienced.

We witnessed the tireless efforts of hundreds of individuals whose primary goal was to look after and secure all those under their care: members of both Houses who reassured their guests and colleagues, the staff and security of the Houses of Parliament who looked after the ill and elderly, Metropolitan Police and emergency service officers who were updating and guiding us through the process, school teachers looking after their children who were visiting Parliament, sitting them down and singing songs to reassure them, the Chaplain to the Speaker who stood from beginning to end mingling with, and reassuring all those who were there, and countless others, each doing what he or she could to assist in any way.

What particularly struck me was that in the face of this act of terror, everyone involved demonstrated an instinctive and immense courage and resilience.

This and similar acts are meant to dishearten and defeat us; they are meant to take away our resolve and aim to lead us into a spiral of revenge. Despite evocative attempts to corrupt our hearts to hatred, we on the contrary have seen acts of unwavering selflessness, sacrifice and compassion.

Our thoughts are especially with the family of PC Keith Palmer of the Metropolitan Police, and all his colleagues who continue to work for the protection of others despite their personal loss. We also stand together  for all those affected by this horrific attack, for those entrusted with the leadership, security and safeguarding of our communities, and for the safety of everyone in London and beyond.

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Prayer Letter 24th March 2017

Hello everyone,

Yesterday, Wednesday 22nd March, I left Woking Football Ground where for the third Wednesday in a row, I had been working with Woking Police, in the area of educating children from local schools in staying safe. My privilege was to be the “Stranger Danger”.
As I left the car park, I switched on the radio and heard of the horrors that had just hit London. I drove home as though I was listening to a radio play. Surely this was not true. I know a number of Police Officers in The Met.
Today I am putting together this Prayer Letter, which will be read by our Brothers and Sisters in The Lord in The Met. On behalf of us in Surrey and Sussex Police Forces, we send to you our love and Prayers at this very difficult time. A number of you may know PC Keith Palmer. A man who yesterday walked towards, when others would have run away and stood up to terror on behalf of the rest of us and Members of Parliament in particular.

I do not know how to express my sadness to you. I know it is very deep inside me. But I want to do again what I have often done, say how much I admire you all, the Met Police, Sussex and Surrey and total gratitude for all you are and do for us the public.
I have the opportunity this afternoon to visit Woking Police Station as their Chaplain to again listen, support and to say a very big thank you.

The “Bible Slot” was given to me by the Lord well over a week ago for this week’s PL. With the aftermath of yesterday, I decided as I lay awake in the night it was not suitable, but no, I can see now why it is very suitable. “You Lord have made me unique, help me to realise my gifting and to use it to proclaim Your Kingdom” (writer unknown).
Yes each one of you is unique, God built you together with capabilities that are totally different to everyone else around you, what He asks you to do is not the same as He would ask of someone else. He knows what you can carry out for Him and in your case – a very special calling, to be a Member of the Police Service.

“You are created by God in Christ Jesus to do good works which He has created in advance for you to do”.

Ephesians 2:10.

As you move on from yesterday may you know His enabling Power in your life, at work and at home.

My Prayers are with you all and in particular for those closely involved with yesterday’s happenings and also Keith’s Family, Colleagues and Friends.

If you wish to contact me please do so by clicking here, or by adding a comment below

Many Blessings in His Name, may you know His Strength and His Healing.
Alice.

 

NB For officers and staff who are affected by the attack in Westminster please see our Health & Support page