November Happenings!
November was an exciting month that provided unique opportunities to share the Blue Watch mission.
On November 3, Shades Mountain Baptist Church hosted a luncheon for local mission partners. This provided a great opportunity for Blue Watch to network with other local ministries. It also allowed us to share all of the exciting things that have happened and what is planned for the year ahead.
On November 21, Burke Swearingen had the privilege to meet several officers and their wives during a weekend retreat held at Children’s Harbor on beautiful Lake Martin. This retreat, organized by Cater2Cops, allowed these law enforcement families to get away, relax and re-energized their marriages.
Blue Watch shared their mission and presented each family with a copy of “Bulletproof Marriage”, “On Spiritual Combat” and “Courageous Living Bible Study.” A special thanks goes to Randy Stroup, Cater2Cops founder, for allowing us to be their guest.
Winning A Gunfight
In November copies of “Winning A Gunfight” were sent to the Tuscaloosa Police Department.
On November 17, the police department received a call of an unruly person at a local bar. The suspect drove away from the bar and would not stop for officers as he drove to an area apartment complex and went inside. Attempts to make contact with him were unsuccessful. The suspect’s roommates left the apartment and told officers he was armed with an AR-15 and a pistol. During the standoff the suspect opened fire on the officers and aimed a loaded firearm at them. At that point officers opened fire striking the suspect. No officers were injured, but the suspect was transported to a local hospital.
If you or someone you know has been involved in a gun battle and would like a copy of the book, let us know. We will send you a copy at no charge. Simply email us at info@bluewatchfoundation.org。
Year-End Giving
As the year draws to a close consider making Blue Watch part of your year-end giving.
In 2022, Blue Watch will be expanding its book give-away program. To meet the demand will require greater financial resources. We will share more details about this new initiative in the January Newsletter.
ご支援をお考えの方は、以下のウェブサイトをご覧ください。 website and clicking the “Donate” button or by making a check payable to Blue Watch and mailing to 2620 Swiss Lane, Birmingham, AL 35226.
The Challenges They Face!
The law enforcement community faces unique challenges, and it is vital we give them resources that supports and encourages them. Here are just a few of the challenges the law enforcement community faces:
- Divorce rate is higher than the national average. Some places it is as high as 75%.
- Suicide 2.5-3x that of officers murdered in the line of duty.
- Domestic violence 2x the national average.
- As of December 1, 314 officers have been shot in the line of duty resulting in 58 deaths. This puts us on pace to have a record number of police shootings in one year.
At Blue Watch we believe it is important officers experience “a clear mind and a whole heart.” When they do, the officer is more likely to make the right decision in that critical moment. We believe that a right relationship with Christ is a key component to having a clear mind and a whole heart.
Help us show officers and their families how that is possible because we want officers to experience the relevance of God in their lives.
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- 寄付する - このすべてを実現するには資金が必要だ。主は2020年に私たちを大いに祝福してくださったが、私たちの前進を続けるためには、寄付を増やす必要がある。オンラインまたは小切手での寄付が可能です。
ご興味のある方は、下記までEメールをお送りください。 info@bluewatchfoundation.org。
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