Saturday, June 06, 2009
Friday, June 05, 2009
After 15 years, Haskell officer has a bullet-proof vest
TULSA — Jack Martin has been working in Haskell for 15 years as the department’s only reserve officer and the only officer without a bullet-proof vest.
That was until Monday when he received one as a donation.
"I’m tickled to death,” Martin told Tulsa police Capt. Travis Yates.
Yates presented Martin with a used vest donated by an Alabama police department in the "Vests for Life” program, sponsored by Ten-Four Ministries, a law enforcement spiritual organization. Haskell’s seven full-time police officers already have vests.
Martin’s wife, Joyce, was even more pleased. "I think it is fantastic,” she said, "he’s out there putting his life on the line.”
Jack Martin, an oil company maintenance electrician, has enjoyed working as a volunteer reserve officer on weekends for 15 years. The Muskogee County town of about 2,200 residents provides the uniform, but he had to buy his own 9 mm pistol.
Even though Haskell has mostly routine crime, such as traffic stops, domestic violence and drug busts, Joyce Martin said she feels better with her husband protected.
"I don’t ever want him to go out on a drug bust” without a vest,” she said.
Vests cost $500 to $1,000, weigh 4 to 7 pounds and have a manufacturer’s warranty of five years, Yates said. Vests are then retired, but can still do the job of saving a life.
The Tulsa Police Department retires a fifth of its vests each year. Not wanting them to fall into the wrong hands, Yates said some departments just store old vests, some burn them others put them in landfills.
Yates, who directs the program for Ten-Four Ministries, said it made its first shipment in August to the Philippines. Vests were given out one day, and the next day an officer’s life was saved in a shoot-out.
The organization since learned that many departments within the U.S. do not have vests for their officers, especially those in the smaller communities, which employ most of the nation’s lawmen.
The organization has distributed more than 400 vests, Yates said. Another 160 vests are being sent by the West Virginia state police and 150 from the Rochester, N.Y., police department.
Courtesy: The Daily Oklahoman
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That was until Monday when he received one as a donation.
"I’m tickled to death,” Martin told Tulsa police Capt. Travis Yates.
Yates presented Martin with a used vest donated by an Alabama police department in the "Vests for Life” program, sponsored by Ten-Four Ministries, a law enforcement spiritual organization. Haskell’s seven full-time police officers already have vests.
Martin’s wife, Joyce, was even more pleased. "I think it is fantastic,” she said, "he’s out there putting his life on the line.”
Jack Martin, an oil company maintenance electrician, has enjoyed working as a volunteer reserve officer on weekends for 15 years. The Muskogee County town of about 2,200 residents provides the uniform, but he had to buy his own 9 mm pistol.
Even though Haskell has mostly routine crime, such as traffic stops, domestic violence and drug busts, Joyce Martin said she feels better with her husband protected.
"I don’t ever want him to go out on a drug bust” without a vest,” she said.
Vests cost $500 to $1,000, weigh 4 to 7 pounds and have a manufacturer’s warranty of five years, Yates said. Vests are then retired, but can still do the job of saving a life.
The Tulsa Police Department retires a fifth of its vests each year. Not wanting them to fall into the wrong hands, Yates said some departments just store old vests, some burn them others put them in landfills.
Yates, who directs the program for Ten-Four Ministries, said it made its first shipment in August to the Philippines. Vests were given out one day, and the next day an officer’s life was saved in a shoot-out.
The organization since learned that many departments within the U.S. do not have vests for their officers, especially those in the smaller communities, which employ most of the nation’s lawmen.
The organization has distributed more than 400 vests, Yates said. Another 160 vests are being sent by the West Virginia state police and 150 from the Rochester, N.Y., police department.
Courtesy: The Daily Oklahoman
Original Link
Armor of God Project in Oklahoma
The Armor of God Project has been an unbelievable gift from a gracious and great God. I will admit to you that being able to participate in this project has been a great time and I am so humbled to have had the opportunity.
Until this week, I was involved in just about every aspect except being able to personally give a ballistic vest out. Most of the vests we give out are shipped to the officer after we confirm their employment but once in a while a Ten-Four Minstries member gets to personally participate. I had the honor this week.
The above photo is Haskell (OK) Police Officer Jack Martin. Jack heard about The Armor of God Projec and applied for a free vest. He has been working the streets for 15 years without one. I met Jack and his wife on Monday at my office. I listened to him tell me how he was the only officer at his agency that didn't have a vest. I listened to his wife break down in tears as she told me the fear she has when he goes to work and I watched Jack's big smile as I gave him a vest.
Above is Officer Martin and his wife as he is presented with a ballistic vest. Here is a link to an article that appeared in the Oklahoma City Newspaper about the event.
Until this week, I was involved in just about every aspect except being able to personally give a ballistic vest out. Most of the vests we give out are shipped to the officer after we confirm their employment but once in a while a Ten-Four Minstries member gets to personally participate. I had the honor this week.
The above photo is Haskell (OK) Police Officer Jack Martin. Jack heard about The Armor of God Projec and applied for a free vest. He has been working the streets for 15 years without one. I met Jack and his wife on Monday at my office. I listened to him tell me how he was the only officer at his agency that didn't have a vest. I listened to his wife break down in tears as she told me the fear she has when he goes to work and I watched Jack's big smile as I gave him a vest.
Above is Officer Martin and his wife as he is presented with a ballistic vest. Here is a link to an article that appeared in the Oklahoma City Newspaper about the event.
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
An Inadequate Gospel
"A shallow gospel presentation that doesn't present the reality of eternal judgement, the reality of the Law of God, the reality of condemnation, eternal hell, does not warn of God's wrath, that does not crush the sinner under the weight of his violation of the Law of God, that does not make him stand before God guilty.
The gospel presentation that doesn't do that isn't a faithful gospel presentation. And then to tell somebody, "Welcome to the family," as if you knew. This is fantasy." John MacArthur
As you can see from the video, Pastor Rick Warren takes sort of a beating. Let me be clear about this. I do not believe that Pastor Warren is particularly a horrible person and I believe that he genuinely believes that he is doing a great service to the Christian community. While I applaud his efforts within society in regards to his social campaigns, we cannot overlook the damage that his best selling book has done within our churches and to Christians and to the lost.
I, like some of you, went through this class and read this book many years ago. I thought because my church was promoting it that it must be good. I vividly remember getting to the end of the book and thinking something was wrong. I can also tell you that as I write this today I can honestly tell you that when I read the book, I only thought I was a Christian. Reading this book only made me continue to feel comfort in an un-repentant, sinful, evil spirited person that I was. I needed one thing when I read that book many years ago. I needed the Gospel.
Instead, I got a soft message from a very popular book and a lot of church people telling me how solid and great it was. The Purpose Driven Life certainly wasn't the first bad book and it isn't the last but it is one that I will always remember because at a time that I was headed to hell. The last thing I needed was The Purpose Driven Life. I needed The Gospel.
The gospel presentation that doesn't do that isn't a faithful gospel presentation. And then to tell somebody, "Welcome to the family," as if you knew. This is fantasy." John MacArthur
As you can see from the video, Pastor Rick Warren takes sort of a beating. Let me be clear about this. I do not believe that Pastor Warren is particularly a horrible person and I believe that he genuinely believes that he is doing a great service to the Christian community. While I applaud his efforts within society in regards to his social campaigns, we cannot overlook the damage that his best selling book has done within our churches and to Christians and to the lost.
I, like some of you, went through this class and read this book many years ago. I thought because my church was promoting it that it must be good. I vividly remember getting to the end of the book and thinking something was wrong. I can also tell you that as I write this today I can honestly tell you that when I read the book, I only thought I was a Christian. Reading this book only made me continue to feel comfort in an un-repentant, sinful, evil spirited person that I was. I needed one thing when I read that book many years ago. I needed the Gospel.
Instead, I got a soft message from a very popular book and a lot of church people telling me how solid and great it was. The Purpose Driven Life certainly wasn't the first bad book and it isn't the last but it is one that I will always remember because at a time that I was headed to hell. The last thing I needed was The Purpose Driven Life. I needed The Gospel.
Friday, May 29, 2009
The Narrow Way: Highly Recommended
I found this book and was blown away by it's truths and clear message. This book serves as not only a great resource for the unbeliever but for the Christian as well. There are few books that I will wholeheartedly endorse and this is currently at the top of my list.
You likely will not find this in your local bookstore but through a great friend i was unable to get some direct from the publisher. You will not regret getting this book.
Is there a heaven? If so, what is like? And is hell real? Are there actually many people going to hell after they die? And is what Jesus Christ taught about these topics more or less what is taught in most churches today, or have we strayed from that? The author's conviction is that many who profess to be Christians are sadly quite deceived about where they are headed after death, and he desires to prevent his readers from being one of them. If Christ is the only way to know, it is vital that we know how to seek Him on His terms, not those of our own imagination.
You can order The Narrow Way in the Ten-Four Ministries Store.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Across America - City #36
The Long Beach Police Department protects the 36th largest city in America. This week we ask you to pray for the Long Beach Police Department and for Chief Anthony Batts.
For the next 35 weeks Ten-Four Ministries will be contacting the police chiefs in the largest 50 cities in America and presenting them with The Gospel. This is an ongoing project called The Across America Project.
For the next 35 weeks Ten-Four Ministries will be contacting the police chiefs in the largest 50 cities in America and presenting them with The Gospel. This is an ongoing project called The Across America Project.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Rochester Police Donation
It was an exciting week for the Armor of God Project. We received a shipment of 160 vests from the Rochester Police Department. We would like to thank Rochester Range Sergeant and Lead Technical Consultant for the Armor of God Project Roy Adams for assisting us with this donation.
Muscle Shoals Lt. Clint Reck helps coordinate our shipments of vests to our distrinution center. Here he is with the Rochester shipment. This large shipment will help us fill all of the needs that we currently have and will give us a stock of vests for future needs.
To fulfill the needs, it is necessary to carry vests in all sizes. Here is a vest that appears brand new and we are certain that God has someone in mind for it. When this vest is given out, the Gospel of Jesus Christ will also be presented.
Muscle Shoals Lt. Clint Reck helps coordinate our shipments of vests to our distrinution center. Here he is with the Rochester shipment. This large shipment will help us fill all of the needs that we currently have and will give us a stock of vests for future needs.
To fulfill the needs, it is necessary to carry vests in all sizes. Here is a vest that appears brand new and we are certain that God has someone in mind for it. When this vest is given out, the Gospel of Jesus Christ will also be presented.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Across America - City #37
The Sacramento Police Department protects the 37th largest city in America. This week we ask you to pray for the Sacramento Police Department and for Chief Rick Braziel.
For the next 36 weeks Ten-Four Ministries will be contacting the police chiefs in the largest 50 cities in America and presenting them with The Gospel. This is an ongoing project called The Across America Project.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Armor of God Polo Shirt
For a limited time you can purchase the official Armor of God Polo Shirt and help support this important project. The purchase of one shirt will ship a vest to someone that needs one.
You can order the shirt here.
Saturday, May 09, 2009
Jackson, Tennessee & Ten-Four Ministries
I was honored to attend the Mid-South Law Enforcement Expo this past week in Jackson, Tennessee to promote The Armor of God Project. Muscle Shoals (AL) Lieutenant Clint Reck, the co-founder, met myself and Ten-Four Ministry Board Member Dan Ward at the event.
Above is Tulsa Police Corporal Dan Ward and Advisory Board Member with Ten-Four Ministries. Dan did a great job discussing the project with law enforcement as they came by the table.
Lt. Reck talks with Curt Carpenter, with the Alabama Tactical Officers Association. Curt and the ATOA graciously permitted Ten-Four Ministries to set up at their vendor booth and spoke positively about The Armor of God Project throughout the Expo.
Above is Tulsa Police Corporal Dan Ward and Advisory Board Member with Ten-Four Ministries. Dan did a great job discussing the project with law enforcement as they came by the table.
Lt. Reck talks with Curt Carpenter, with the Alabama Tactical Officers Association. Curt and the ATOA graciously permitted Ten-Four Ministries to set up at their vendor booth and spoke positively about The Armor of God Project throughout the Expo.
Friday, May 08, 2009
"I'll See Him In Hell"
This is a must listen testimony of Muscle Shoals Police Lieutenant Clint Reck. Listen to Clint as he describes how his supervisor was integral in sharing The Gospel with him and how that eventually brought him to a saving faith in Jesus Christ.
Listen as Clint tells of a violent encounter with a suspect and what the suspect told his co-worker and how that affected Clint in a profound way.
Muscle Shoals Police Lieutenant Clint Reck is the co-founder of the Armor of God Project.
If you cannot see the audio player, you can download the audio here.
Listen as Clint tells of a violent encounter with a suspect and what the suspect told his co-worker and how that affected Clint in a profound way.
Muscle Shoals Police Lieutenant Clint Reck is the co-founder of the Armor of God Project.
If you cannot see the audio player, you can download the audio here.
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Ambassadors' Alliance Radio
Join us Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at 4:00 pm CST on Ambassadors' Alliance Radio.
The Director of Ten-Four Ministries will be on as a guest along with Muscle Shoals Lt. Clint Reck, the co-founder of the Armor of God Project.
The Director of Ten-Four Ministries will be on as a guest along with Muscle Shoals Lt. Clint Reck, the co-founder of the Armor of God Project.
Monday, May 04, 2009
Task Force Tagaligtas
Muscle Shoals Lt. Clint Reck will be representing Ten-Four Ministries and The Armor of God Project at the Task Force Tagaligtas Awards Dinner Ceremony on May 29, 2009.
Across America - City #38
The Mesa Police Department protects the 38th largest city in America. This week we ask you to pray for the Mesa Police Department and for Chief George Gascon.
For the next 37 weeks Ten-Four Ministries will be contacting the police chiefs in the largest 50 cities in America and presenting them with The Gospel. This is an ongoing project called The Across America Project.
I visited the Mesa Police Department in January 2008 while researching COMPSTAT for my agency. Chief Gascon helped develop COMPSTAT for LAPD as an Assistant Chief. I met with Chief Gascon and several members from the Mesa Police Department. Several of those members including Chief Gascon received a copy of Take Up The Shield. I look forward to touching base with MPD again through this project. Please keep this professional agency in your prayers.
Armor of God Project - Participating Agencies
I would like to thank the following agencies for donating vests last month to the Armor of God Project:
Alabama
Tuscaloosa Police Department
Chilton County Sheriffs Department
Muscle Shoals Police Department
Madison Police Department
Georgia
Henry County Police Department
New York
Rochester Police Department
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