Lewiston Area Departments

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Androscoggin County Sheriff's Dept.

Lewiston Police Dept.

Lisbon Police Dept.

U.S.I.N.S. Portland
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On October 2, 1996 two members of Lewiston Police Department started a Bible Study & Prayer Meeting group for Law Enforcement Officers.

The Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers presently meets:

• Date: 2nd Saturday of every month
• Time: 08:00 - 10:00 hours
• Place: Ramada Inn - Dudley's - PD Room
               (490 Pleasant St., Lewiston)
• Breakfast: From the breakfast buffet - $7.00 pp including tip

The FCPO presently has law enforcement personnel (sworn & unsworn - active & retired) from: Androscoggin, Cumberland, & Kennebec County Sheriff's Departments - Auburn, Jay, Lewiston, Lisbon, Portland, & Rumford Police Departments - Maine Liquor Enforcement, and U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service attending their monthly Bible Studies.

These Bible Studies are open to any law enforcement personnel (spouses are welcome) that cares to travel to their location. Contact us and let us know that you're coming. The local FCPO has recently formed a chapter with the Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers, which has its national headquarters in Chattanooga, TN. We will also assist any officers in starting a Bible Study and Prayer Meeting in their area. After attending our studies, the Portland area has started the Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - Southern Division, and meet the first Saturday of every month. Contact Robert Foss of Portland PD for more information.

The following is quoted from the FCPO Newsletter
The Christian Peace Officer

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE FCPO

The ministry began in October, 1971 when a group of Christian officers in the Los Angeles Police Department were burdened to share Christ with lost fellow officers. They began to pray as to how they could effectively share the Good News of Jesus with those around them.

As a result of their prayers, a year later the Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers (FCPO) was born. It was formed:

• to unite Christian men and women in the criminal justice system using time-proven ministry methods; and

• to strengthen members faith and help them be more effective witnesses to those around them.

FCPO was incorporated as a non-profit ministry in 1974, and by 1978 had its own logo and newsletter, The Christian Peace Officer. News of the ministry spread, and other Christians in the U. S. criminal justice system with a burden for lost fellow officers began to form local chapters.

In May, 1988 the decision was made to relocate FCPO's National Office from Los Angeles to Chattanooga, Tennessee . Chattanooga is also the national headquarters for Christian Business Men's Committee of USA. CBMC is the model from which FCPO is patterned. Many of the materials and ministry concepts used by FCPO originated with CBMC and have been adapted for use in the criminal justice system.

WHAT DOES THE FCPO PROVIDE?

• The Vision to influence significantly the U. S. Criminal justice system for Christ.
• A Strategy for reaching those around you with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
• Training in basic ministry skills of prayer, evangelism, discipleship, teaching and leadership.
• Tools to conduct an effective ministry.
• Support, reinforcement and encouragement from both the National Office and local Chapters.
• Courage to share the Gospel with those you most care for your family, fellow officers and other close associates.

WHY BECOME A MEMBER?

As an FCPO member you become part of a national ministry team. This team consists of Christian men and women from all divisions of the criminal-justice system. You join together with them in local chapters for the dual purpose of:

• presenting Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord to lost men and women in the criminal justice community; and
• disciplining and training Christian criminal justice professionals to carry out the Great Commission.

There is a strong common bond shared by those in the criminal justice system, especially those who are Believers. We enjoy a camaraderie which cannot be imitated by anyone outside our unique profession.

Because of this special relationship, we often are provided with the opportunities to share our faith with colleagues "hard to reach" by others in the Christian community. Through FCPO we are further "banded together to share with our people" the Good News of Jesus Christ. Through Him they find the only True purpose for life and with the help of FCPO members can learn how to integrate New Life in Christ into their work, daily life and relationships.

FCPO members pray for the salvation of lost men and women around them in their personal daily devotions and in periodic chapter meetings. They plan special outreach events which appeal to their lost associates. .... Regardless of the event, a special time is set aside where the Gospel is presented and an opportunity given to receive Christ as Personal Savior.

Any law enforcement personnel interested in attending one of our Bible Studies, starting one of your own, or becoming a member of the Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers can call the following:

Vito A. Ancona - 207-795-9010, Extension 215

or
Ivan Boudreau - 207-795-9010, Extension 207

In the center is an open Bible representing God's Word. Above it is a ray of gold, signifying Heaven.. The colors surrounding it (and their meaning) are:

• Black, representing sin.
• Red, which stands for Christ's blood shed on the cross;
• White, showing what happens to our sin when covered by His blood;
• Blue, indicating the waters of baptism; and
• Green, denoting new life in Christ and growth in Him.

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