By DAVID YONKE
BLADE RELIGION EDITOR
Garry Hulisz and his wife, Patty, are starting a new Toledo ministry they hope will help parents avoid the tribulations and trials they struggled through for more than 10 years.
Their problem: Raising a daughter afflicted with a mental illness that was not properly diagnosed, Mr. Hulisz said.
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Monday, October 13, 2008
Hurricane Gustav Thank You
Dear Chaplain Robertson,
In the early morning hours of September 1, 2008, Hurricane Gustav began to make its way onto the coast of Louisiana. By the time it passed two days later our area had sustained serious damage from Gustav's winds and rain. Most areas were out of power and many of our residents were unable to remain in their homes due to trees crashing through their roofs.
Within days the National Guard arrived with much needed water, food and other necessary supplies. By this time the officers of my department had worked around the clock clearing roadways, working intersections and protecting lives and property. Needless to say they were very tired. The word that a major distribution point was going to be located in our city was welcomed news and somewhat discouraging at the same time since the opportunity for officers to have a few hours of down time was now a thing of the past.
Although the National Guard troops performed a tremendous service by bringing in the supplies and assisting with the distribution, there were not enough of them to carry on those duties throughout the hot and humid Louisiana summer days.
When it appeared that having enough personnel to service the hundreds of people who were seeking basic supplies was going to be a major issue, a contingent of International Fellowship of Chaplains, who had already been working with our patrol officers, shows up. These chaplains rolled up their sleeves, picked up the supplies and began distributing the many, many cases of water, M.R.E.'s, ice and tarps. They worked hours upon hours serving the needs of the truly needy.
These chaplains were a blessing to me, my department and the many they helped. I honestly don't know what we would have done without them. There is no way to thank chaplains Terry Duncan, Chaplain Red, Tara Dorroh, Chaplain Chuck, Denese Ganley and Darrell Robertson. I know that their reward awaits them in heaven.
Being a minister and spreading God's word can take many forms. To me, the most effective ministry is when Christians care for one another, and especially care for those who don't know Christ. It was a lesson Jesus clearly taught us through his life and death on the cross. I.F.O.C.'s chaplains brought that lesson to Denham Springs, Louisiana, and they will always be remembered for it.
May God richly bless and keep each of you.
Jeff Wesley
Chief of Police
Denham Springs Police Department
In the early morning hours of September 1, 2008, Hurricane Gustav began to make its way onto the coast of Louisiana. By the time it passed two days later our area had sustained serious damage from Gustav's winds and rain. Most areas were out of power and many of our residents were unable to remain in their homes due to trees crashing through their roofs.
Within days the National Guard arrived with much needed water, food and other necessary supplies. By this time the officers of my department had worked around the clock clearing roadways, working intersections and protecting lives and property. Needless to say they were very tired. The word that a major distribution point was going to be located in our city was welcomed news and somewhat discouraging at the same time since the opportunity for officers to have a few hours of down time was now a thing of the past.
Although the National Guard troops performed a tremendous service by bringing in the supplies and assisting with the distribution, there were not enough of them to carry on those duties throughout the hot and humid Louisiana summer days.
When it appeared that having enough personnel to service the hundreds of people who were seeking basic supplies was going to be a major issue, a contingent of International Fellowship of Chaplains, who had already been working with our patrol officers, shows up. These chaplains rolled up their sleeves, picked up the supplies and began distributing the many, many cases of water, M.R.E.'s, ice and tarps. They worked hours upon hours serving the needs of the truly needy.
These chaplains were a blessing to me, my department and the many they helped. I honestly don't know what we would have done without them. There is no way to thank chaplains Terry Duncan, Chaplain Red, Tara Dorroh, Chaplain Chuck, Denese Ganley and Darrell Robertson. I know that their reward awaits them in heaven.
Being a minister and spreading God's word can take many forms. To me, the most effective ministry is when Christians care for one another, and especially care for those who don't know Christ. It was a lesson Jesus clearly taught us through his life and death on the cross. I.F.O.C.'s chaplains brought that lesson to Denham Springs, Louisiana, and they will always be remembered for it.
May God richly bless and keep each of you.
Jeff Wesley
Chief of Police
Denham Springs Police Department
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Hurricane Thanks
This e-mail is primarily to acknowledge the service of the WC3/IFOC chaplains that served at the Houston Police Fondren Division during Hurricane Ike recovery operations. There are others whom I owe a debt of gratitude to but their efforts in their venue will be acknowledge in another correspondence.
Thanks goes out to all IFOC chaplains who served during the Hurricane Gustav and Hurricane Ike recovery efforts. I know for a fact that more letters like this are being drafted as we speak. The IFOC has made an impact for a great good in Louisiana and Texas. My police department and specifically my division, was on the receiving end of the servitude of three WC3/IFOC chaplains when I had to return to duty as a first responder at the HPD Fondren Division. Those chaplains have since gone back home to Washington State but I remain behind in Houston to tell you that their service is still spoken of in the hallways and roll call rooms by the officers of the Houston Police Fondren Division (aka: Fallujah Division). They remain appreciative.
I want to also acknowledge a few members of the Houston PACT (Police And Clergy Team) led by Dr. Keith Robinson, Paul Giddens and Hans Kolb. They performed a service of love to the Houston Police Fondren Division that will never be forgotten. Dr Robinson, Paul Giddens, Hans Kolb and two other PACT members whom I owe an apology to for not remembering their names, became the heros of heros. They also provided valuable direction and leadership for the IFOC chaplains. Dr Robinson, Paul Giddens and Hans Kolb are due to attend IFOC Basic Chaplains Training here in Houston October 13-17 and join us. They will be a monumental force and huge asset to the IFOC but especially to those they are bound to serve.
My deepest gratitude,
Darrell L. Robertson
Houston PD Blue
Senior Chaplain
Int'l Fellowship Of Chaplains, Inc.
http://www.ifoc.org/
Christian Law Enforcement Summit
http://www.clesummit.org/
We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Romans 15:1
Thanks goes out to all IFOC chaplains who served during the Hurricane Gustav and Hurricane Ike recovery efforts. I know for a fact that more letters like this are being drafted as we speak. The IFOC has made an impact for a great good in Louisiana and Texas. My police department and specifically my division, was on the receiving end of the servitude of three WC3/IFOC chaplains when I had to return to duty as a first responder at the HPD Fondren Division. Those chaplains have since gone back home to Washington State but I remain behind in Houston to tell you that their service is still spoken of in the hallways and roll call rooms by the officers of the Houston Police Fondren Division (aka: Fallujah Division). They remain appreciative.
I want to also acknowledge a few members of the Houston PACT (Police And Clergy Team) led by Dr. Keith Robinson, Paul Giddens and Hans Kolb. They performed a service of love to the Houston Police Fondren Division that will never be forgotten. Dr Robinson, Paul Giddens, Hans Kolb and two other PACT members whom I owe an apology to for not remembering their names, became the heros of heros. They also provided valuable direction and leadership for the IFOC chaplains. Dr Robinson, Paul Giddens and Hans Kolb are due to attend IFOC Basic Chaplains Training here in Houston October 13-17 and join us. They will be a monumental force and huge asset to the IFOC but especially to those they are bound to serve.
My deepest gratitude,
Darrell L. Robertson
Houston PD Blue
Senior Chaplain
Int'l Fellowship Of Chaplains, Inc.
http://www.ifoc.org/
Christian Law Enforcement Summit
http://www.clesummit.org/
We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Romans 15:1
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