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 . . . → Read More: An Invocation: HCCPA 10/2/08]]> 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

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 . . . → Read More: An Invocation: HCCPA 030608]]> 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

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 . . . → Read More: An Invocation: MCPA 02/21/08]]> 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

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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 . . . → Read More: An Invocation: HCCPA 020708]]> Hennepin County Chiefs of Police Association

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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

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 . . . → Read More: An Invocation: HCCPA 01/03/08]]> Hennepin County Chiefs of Police Association
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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

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 . . . → Read More: An Invocation: MCPA 12/20/07]]> The following is the invocation I offered at this months Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association board meeting.

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 ability to graciously receive this season’s gifts of celebration and new beginnings. For those of the Christian faith, the celebration of the birth of Christ. We will also celebrate the coming of new light as the days of growing darkness end and become days of growing light. We will also celebrate the beginnings of a new year.

As we receive these gifts help us to respond graciously with a most simple gift, the gift of kindness. Help us to see the value of kindness in all that we do as we carry out our difficult and challenging responsibilities.

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

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 that you help those of us in the profession . . . → Read More: An Invocation: MCPA 11/15/07]]> Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association Executive Board Meeting
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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 that you help those of us in the profession as we ask “Why?”  Help us find peace, strength and even joy as we, and those we lead, seek out and challenge the pain and suffering of the world.  We may never understand the pain and suffering, but help us understand the value and importance of our mission, To Protect and to Serve.

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

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 . . . → Read More: An Invocation: HCCPA 090607]]> The following is the invocation I presented at today’s Hennepin County Chiefs of Police Association Meeting:

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 new chiefs and other new members of our association. We ask that they feel welcome and enjoy the relationships and fellowship that membership in this association can bring. Also, help us as an association provide resources and guidance to our new members as they take over their new leadership responsibilities.

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

Amen

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 blessings upon the new leadership of this association. . . . → Read More: An Invocation: MCPA 05/17/07]]> Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association Executive Board Meeting
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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 blessings upon the new leadership of this association. Let them know they are welcome and appreciated. Be with us as we develop a new collective identity to carry out the common mission to lead the association. But don’t let us forget the importance and value of our individual personalities, experiences and perspectives. Bless us with strength, peace, wisdom and humility in the coming year.

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

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 we receive as nourishment for our minds . . . → Read More: An Invocation: HCCPA 050207]]> Hennepin County Chiefs of Police Association
Meeting Invocation May 2, 2007

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 we receive as nourishment for our minds and the fellowship we share as nourishment for our souls.

Specifically today we ask for protection. As we approach the summer months and the increased enforcement activity that comes with the seasons change, we ask for protection of our officers as they carry out their duties and responsibilities.

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

Amen