Latino Officers Association Florida - Prayer Wall The LOA-FLA Statement of Faith:The LOAFLA believes and accepts God is independent and ever-living (Gen. 1:1; Acts 17:25; 1 Thess. 1:9). He is distinguished from all His attributes, Trinitarian nature, and acts. The attributes of God can be classified into two categories which are the incommunicable attributes (God does not share with mankind) and the communicable attributes (God does share with mankind). There is only one true God (Deut. 6:4), but within the unity of God, there exists three co-eternal and co-equal Persons, the same in essence but distinct in existence (Matt. 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; Jude 20-21). The Trinity means the three Persons of the Trinity, eternally equal in essence, have eternally existed as the Father, Son and Holy Spirit (John 1:1; Matt. 3:16–17; Acts 2:33; Rom. 8:11; 1:4; John 16:13–15). The deity of Christ is supported in the Old Testament by passages that speak of His preexistence (Micah 5:2; Isa. 9:6). In the New Testament Jesus is called God in a number of passages (John 1:1, 18; 20:28; Rom. 9:5; Titus 2:13; Heb. 1:8; 2 Peter 1:1; 1 John 5:20). The New Testament further supports the deity of Christ in passages that speak of His preexistence (John 1:1-3; 14-18). The incarnation of Christ is the act whereby Christ became a man. Christ took on flesh, thus adding to Himself a human nature through the virgin birth. The result of this is Christ remains forever fully God and fully man united in one man (John 1:14; 1 John 4:2; Gal. 4:4; Heb. 2:14). Christ’s death is significant for the world since it is a demonstration of God’s love for mankind (John 3:16). The death of Christ provides the way of salvation and enables mankind to have a relationship with God ( Rom. 5:9). Also, Christ’s death is central to the gospel message which will be preached in all the earth (Acts 1:8). The resurrection of Christ is essential to the Christian faith, because it is one of the central doctrines of the gospel (1 Cor. 15:3-8). The present ministry of Christ is significant and important for the Church. The ascended Christ occupies the office of High Priest (Heb. 4:14-16) and Mediator between God and man 1 Tim. 2:5). Also, Christ is head of His church (Eph. 4:11). Importance of the Bible is it is the inspiration of the Holy Spirit superintended over the human authors of the Bible in such a way that while writing according to their own styles and personalities, what they wrote was the authoritative Word of God. The process of inspiration was the Holy Spirit guiding as the human author wrote (2 Peter 1:20-21), with the product being the God-breathed, written Word of God (2 Tim. 3:16). Biblical authority means that Scripture, as the embodiment of God’s self disclosure, is the standard for all things that pertain to life and godliness (2 Tim. 3:16-17; Acts 17:11; James 1:22-25). Therefore, Christians should understand the Bible is to rule both faith and practice. Acrostic of BIBLE- Basic Instruction. Before Leaving Earth, being our owner’s manual. The LOAFLA slogan "In God We Trust" is important to us the membership because it places God in a position of preeminence because this world is just a precursor to eternity

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Post Office Box 172138
Hialeah, FL 33017-2138
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The LOA-FLA Statement of Faith:

The LOAFLA believes and accepts God is independent and ever-living (Gen. 1:1; Acts 17:25; 1 Thess. 1:9). He is distinguished from all His attributes, Trinitarian nature, and acts. The attributes of God can be classified into two categories which are the incommunicable attributes (God does not share with mankind) and the communicable attributes (God does share with mankind).

There is only one true God (Deut. 6:4), but within the unity of God, there exists three co-eternal and co-equal Persons, the same in essence but distinct in existence (Matt. 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; Jude 20-21). The Trinity means the three Persons of the Trinity, eternally equal in essence, have eternally existed as the Father, Son and Holy Spirit (John 1:1; Matt. 3:16–17; Acts 2:33; Rom. 8:11; 1:4; John 16:13–15).

The deity of Christ is supported in the Old Testament by passages that speak of His preexistence (Micah 5:2; Isa. 9:6). In the New Testament Jesus is called God in a number of passages (John 1:1, 18; 20:28; Rom. 9:5; Titus 2:13; Heb. 1:8; 2 Peter 1:1; 1 John 5:20). The New Testament further supports the deity of Christ in passages that speak of His preexistence (John 1:1-3; 14-18).

The incarnation of Christ is the act whereby Christ became a man. Christ took on flesh, thus adding to Himself a human nature through the virgin birth. The result of this is Christ remains forever fully God and fully man united in one man (John 1:14; 1 John 4:2; Gal. 4:4; Heb. 2:14).

Christ’s death is significant for the world since it is a demonstration of God’s love for mankind (John 3:16). The death of Christ provides the way of salvation and enables mankind to have a relationship with God ( Rom. 5:9). Also, Christ’s death is central to the gospel message which will be preached in all the earth (Acts 1:8).

The resurrection of Christ is essential to the Christian faith, because it is one of the central doctrines of the gospel (1 Cor. 15:3-8). The present ministry of Christ is significant and important for the Church. The ascended Christ occupies the office of High Priest (Heb. 4:14-16) and Mediator between God and man 1 Tim. 2:5). Also, Christ is head of His church (Eph. 4:11).

Importance of the Bible is it is the inspiration of the Holy Spirit superintended over the human authors of the Bible in such a way that while writing according to their own styles and personalities, what they wrote was the authoritative Word of God. The process of inspiration was the Holy Spirit guiding as the human author wrote (2 Peter 1:20-21), with the product being the God-breathed, written Word of God (2 Tim. 3:16).

Biblical authority means that Scripture, as the embodiment of God’s self disclosure, is the standard for all things that pertain to life and godliness (2 Tim. 3:16-17; Acts 17:11; James 1:22-25). Therefore, Christians should understand the Bible is to rule both faith and practice. Acrostic of BIBLE- Basic Instruction. Before Leaving Earth, being our owner’s manual.

The LOAFLA slogan "In God We Trust" is important to us the membership because it places God in a position of preeminence because this world is just a precursor to eternity

Proverbs 18:23-24 (New American Standard Bible)
23The poor man utters supplications,But the rich man answers roughly. A man of too many friends comes to ruin, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Proverbs 17: 17 A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity.

John 15:14, 15 "You are My friends if you do what I command you. No longer do I call you slaves, for the slave does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I have heard from My Father I have made known to you.”

A personal relationship with Christ is the only true cure for the aching of a man’s (woman’s) heart. Being a survivor of my brother’s suicide, my encouragement to our members and families associated with the LOA-FLA is to pray hard for the survivors, especially the young ones; it is extremely hard for them to understand and for the adults to give guidance. In these difficult times in our world, we as Christians need to be vigilant in our relationships to see if others are in need of services or a listening ear. My prayers are with the family.

Timmy Fisher

"In God We Trust"

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To all members of LOA-FLA, as head chaplain of this great association, I am asking every one to reflect some time tonight before you go to bed. Please take time this evening and pray for the Gonzalez family and those great officers that work with him. I am also asking to lift and pray for MIAMI DADE POLICE DEPT. As in the last few weeks they have lost several brothers. Please read tonight PSALMS 91. May the BLESSING of our savior wraps around/ protect each one of you and your love ones.

Joe Rendon Chaplain/ LOA-FLA

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From my devotions: by Assistant Chaplain Gulf region Tim Fisher.

"By the Grace of God I Am What I Am"

By the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain . . . —1 Corinthians 15:10

The way we continually talk about our own inabilities is an insult to our Creator. To complain over our incompetence is to accuse God falsely of having overlooked us. Get into the habit of examining from God’s perspective those things that sound so humble to men. You will be amazed at how unbelievably inappropriate and disrespectful they are to Him. We say things such as, "Oh, I shouldn’t claim to be sanctified; I’m not a saint." But to say that before God means, "No, Lord, it is impossible for You to save and sanctify me; there are opportunities I have not had and so many imperfections in my brain and body; no, Lord, it isn’t possible." That may sound wonderfully humble to others, but before God it is an attitude of defiance.

Conversely, the things that sound humble before God may sound exactly the opposite to people. To say, "Thank God, I know I am saved and sanctified," is in God’s eyes the purest expression of humility. It means you have so completely surrendered yourself to God that you know He is true. Never worry about whether what you say sounds humble before others or not. But always be humble before God, and allow Him to be your all in all.

There is only one relationship that really matters, and that is your personal relationship to your personal Redeemer and Lord. If you maintain that at all costs, letting everything else go, God will fulfill His purpose through your life. One individual life may be of priceless value to God’s purposes, and yours may be that life.

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Florida Police agencies can now take advantage and become a part of the International Prayer Wall. The best part it’s free. The word of God is given to us free let’s us then share our faith in freedom.

Interested Florida Police agencies can send in their agencies patches to the International site in Baltimore, Maryland or send it to the Latino Officers Association Florida, which shall ensure placement.

The International Prayer Wall is the vision of Ofc. Eugene Fields Jr. Baltimore Police Dept and the will of our Lord Christ Jesus. Within the confines of the site in Baltimore, Maryland agencies throughout the world have prayer for their agencies 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Catch our Radio show for more information:

March 23, 2008: " In God We Trust" Guest E. Fields JR. National Prayer Wall.

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Florida Police Agencies:

Miami Dade Police Dept

Miami Dade Fire Resue Department

Lee County Sheriff's Office

Hillsbrorough County Sheriff's Office

Fort Lauderdale Police Department

Florida Highway Patrol

Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

Broward Sheriff's Office

Bal Harbour Police Dept

Clearwater Police Department

Coral Gables Police Department

send in your agency patch to

Latino Officers Association Florida P.O. Box 172138 Hialeah, Florida 33017-2138

or directly to the International Prayer Wall site:

PUBLIC SAFETY PRAYER WALL PO BOX 24550 BALTIMORE, MD 21214

"And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force." Mathew 11:12

What the term "In God We Trust " means to us.

"Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and trust in the LORD."
Psalm 4:5

"Those who know Your name will put their trust in You, for You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You."
Psalm 9:10

"O my God, in You I trust, do not let me be ashamed; do not let my enemies exult over me."
Psalm 25:20

"I hate those who regard vain idols, but I trust in the LORD."
Psalm 31:6

"As for me, I trust in You, O LORD, I say, 'You are my God.'"
Psalm 31:14

"Our heart rejoices in Him, because we trust in His holy name."
Psalm 33:21

"Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness."
Psalm 37:3

"Commit your way to the LORD, trust also in Him, and He will do it."
Psalm 37:5

"He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God; many will see and fear and will trust in the LORD. How blessed is the man who has made the LORD his trust, and has not turned to the proud, nor to those who lapse into falsehood."
Psalm 40:3-4

"I will not trust in my bow, nor will my sword save me."
Psalm 44:6

"As for me, I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the lovingkindness of God forever and ever."
Psalm 52:8

"But You, O God, will bring them down to the pit of destruction; men of bloodshed and deceit will not live out half their days. But I will trust in You."
Psalm 55:23

"When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise, in God I have put my trust; I shall not be afraid. What can mere man do to me?"
Psalm 56:3

"Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Do not trust in oppression and do not vainly hope in robbery; if riches increase, do not set your heart upon them."
Psalm 62:8, 10

"Because they did not believe in God and did not trust in His salvation."
Psalm 78:22

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding."
Proverbs 3:5

"A wise man scales the city of the mighty and brings down the stronghold in which they trust."
Proverbs 21:22

"So that your trust may be in the LORD, I have taught you today, even you."
Proverbs 22:18

"Trust in the LORD forever, for in GOD the LORD, we have an everlasting Rock."
Isaiah 26:4

"And again, 'I will put my trust in Him.' And again, 'Behold, I and the children whom God has given me.'"
Hebrews 2:13

"We had the sentence of death within ourselves so that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God who raises the dead."
2 Corinthians 1:9

"I trust that you will realize that we ourselves do not fail the test."
2 Corinthians 13:6

Now it came to pass in those days that He went out to the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. Luke 6:12

Turn your life to Christ. Do you believe?

Become a prayer team member:

Latino Officers Association Florida
Post Office Box 172138
Hialeah, FL 33017-2138
ph: 786.378.7813
alt: 786.378.7813
information@loafla.org