“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favour of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.”

Their fellowship provided encouragement and support for one another, meeting regularly in church and in their homes. The ‘teaching’ was well communicated by various methods so that everyone was filled with awe and favoured them. The links with the community were strengthened as the fellowship contributed towards their needs.

This is a powerful model for us to follow, and is something CPA has been doing for over 125 years, but of course we can always do better. Our branch web site outlines the various aspects of what we do - let me know if you can help with any part of it! And as we enter the Christmas season let us remember to share the message of ‘Peace and Goodwill to all’…

Let me know if you would like any CPA Lanyards (to carry ID cards), CPA badges, or Pray 4 Your Police cards.

Please let me know of any requests for our Prayer Mail (circulated by email).

The latest 'On & Off Duty' - the official magazine of the Christian Police Association will soon be enclosed (for those who subscribe to it!) and available online at www.CPAuk.net - see the link on our web site 'Contact' page.

Cliff Harries latest 'Message' is enclosed and available from the link on our web site. Please share the ‘Message’ with others!

CPA is a charity so please consider donating regularly and use Gift Aid if you can. Contact CPA HQ for details.

Dates for Winter 2009:

Thursday 17th December: Branch Christmas Fellowship Evening in Wigston - let me know if you can make it!

Monday 21st December: Chief Constables Carol Service at Leicester Cathedral

God Bless - Tony Gale. Voice Mail: 0116 2485675 / 0533