Hennepin County Chiefs of Police Association
Invocation – October 2, 2008

Dear God,

Once again we give thanks for the opportunity to gather in the spirit of Law Enforcement Leadership.

Today we ask for your blessings on our organizations and our personnel as the face they challenges created by our current economic and political situations. Economic instability and political change often cause fear, which often is expressed as anger, which often results in unrest and disorder in the communities we serve. Guide us and our organizations as we combat that unrest and disorder and help us keep the peace.

Please bless the food we receive today as nourishment for our bodies, the information received as nourishment for our minds and the fellowship we share as nourishment for our souls.

Amen

Hennepin County Chiefs of Police Association
Invocation – March 6, 2008

Dear God,

We thank you once again for this opportunity to gather in the spirit of Public Safety leadership. We ask that you bless the food we receive today as nourishment for our bodies, the information presented as nourishment for our minds and the fellowship we share as nourishment for our souls.

Specifically today we pray for all members of our association whose lives are in either transition or in conflict.  We pray for these law enforcement leaders who may be ending their careers and for those who are just beginning their leadership roles.  We also ask for guidance and support for those leaders who face the inevitable professional and personal conflicts that come with the job.

Again we thank you for this time together. Please guide us as we lead those who protect and serve our communities.

Amen

Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association
Board Meeting Invocation Feb. 21, 2008

Dear God,

We thank you today for this opportunity to gather in the spirit of law enforcement leadership.  We ask for guidance as we carry out our leadership roles in this association.

Specifically today we ask for the gifts of patience, strength and wisdom.   As we carry out our responsibilities in working with the political process, help us navigate the systems with patience, stand on our principles with strength and be wise in our decisions so they we can effectively carry out our responsibilities as public safety leaders.

Bless the food we receive today as nourishment for our bodies, the information presented as nourishment for our minds and the fellowship we share as nourishment for our souls.

Amen

Hennepin County Chiefs of Police Association

Invocation 020708

Dear God,

We thank you once again for this opportunity to gather in the spirit of Public Safety leadership. We ask that you bless the food we receive today as nourishment for our bodies, the information presented as nourishment for our minds and the fellowship we share as nourishment for our souls.

Specifically today we ask for blessings and protection for our patrol and traffic enforcement officers. Care for them and keep them safe as they serve in one of the most dangerous duties of our profession. Keep them strong, compassionate, wise and alert as they protect us by keeping our roads safe.

Again we thank you for this time together. Please guide us as we lead those who protect and serve our communities.

Amen

Note: Today we honored the Traffic Officers of the Year

Hennepin County Chiefs of Police Association
Invocation 010308

Dear God,

We thank you once again for this opportunity to gather in the spirit of Public Safety leadership. We ask that you bless the food we receive today as nourishment for our bodies, the information presented as nourishment for our minds and the fellowship we share as nourishment for our souls.

Specifically today we ask for blessings on the relationships we have with our public safety partners within the criminal justice system. As we begin a new year, help us to identify and cooperate with these professional associates who are also committed to caring for our citizens and our communities.

Again we thank you for this time together. Please guide us as we lead those who protect and serve our communities.

Amen