Postergeist
08-11-2009, 03:40 AM
wasn't sure where to put this- in OC, in Current Crimes on here, on the Religion forum.
August 11, 2009
http://www.cbs42.com/content/localnews/story/Police-Chief-Credits-Prayer-for-Birmingham-Crime/eCbwHR569kCgZ__ilyTFeQ.cspx
Crime is down for the first half of the year compared to 2008.
In six major categories: homicide, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary and vehicle theft, crime is down from four to 30 percent over last year.
You might find these numbers especially surprising since most experts say crime goes up during tough economic times.
So who deserves the credit? Chief Roper cites his hard working force, increased community support, but he also attributes the drop to another group.
"We've got people praying for us everyday."
...
Chief Roper sends out emails to Prayer Force United members, encouraging them with improved stats and updating them on specific areas that need prayer.
Most recently, Chief Roper and Prayer Force United took on the summer homicides.
"Typically during the summer, homicides go up," says Roper.
...
So far this summer, stats show an almost 50 percent drop in homicides.
...
The next Prayer Force United Prayer Walk is coming up Saturday August 22nd at the Christian Valley Missionary Baptist Church in Collegeville at 10:45 am.
Go to http://www.prayerforceunited.com/ for more information.
Wow!
:thumbup:
August 11, 2009
http://www.cbs42.com/content/localnews/story/Police-Chief-Credits-Prayer-for-Birmingham-Crime/eCbwHR569kCgZ__ilyTFeQ.cspx
Crime is down for the first half of the year compared to 2008.
In six major categories: homicide, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary and vehicle theft, crime is down from four to 30 percent over last year.
You might find these numbers especially surprising since most experts say crime goes up during tough economic times.
So who deserves the credit? Chief Roper cites his hard working force, increased community support, but he also attributes the drop to another group.
"We've got people praying for us everyday."
...
Chief Roper sends out emails to Prayer Force United members, encouraging them with improved stats and updating them on specific areas that need prayer.
Most recently, Chief Roper and Prayer Force United took on the summer homicides.
"Typically during the summer, homicides go up," says Roper.
...
So far this summer, stats show an almost 50 percent drop in homicides.
...
The next Prayer Force United Prayer Walk is coming up Saturday August 22nd at the Christian Valley Missionary Baptist Church in Collegeville at 10:45 am.
Go to http://www.prayerforceunited.com/ for more information.
Wow!
:thumbup: