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Code 7 Connection Newsletter Qtr 4, 2024 -

Code 7 Connection Newsletter Qtr 4, 2024 A chaplains primary role is to help connect people with God. There is no cookie cutter way to  accomplish this but it is certainly influenced by the trust that develops between the chaplain and officers. •Confidentiality is KEY!

Code 7 Connection Newsletter Dec 2022

Celebration Time!
I’ve experienced achievement and idleness, heartbreak and happiness, tragedy and comedy. I’ve seen relationships shattered and restored, multiple promotions, a few too many terminations, and medical retirements because doctors deemed they were unfit to continue.

I’m still hopeful and trusting in God for the ability to be His hands, feet, ears, and compassionate heart to connect to others.

Living Water
With your help, Code 7 has provided an estimated equivalent of 2 million water bottles for our officers. Hydration and connection are our calling cards. A new sign was just approved to be attached to the wall above the water filtration and bottle filling station we placed during COVID. Here it is:

Over the Past 10 Years of Ministry
I’ve responded to house fires, too many su***des, motor vehicle and motorcycle deaths, and children deaths.

I have celebrated officiating officer weddings and grieved with families as I conducted cop funerals.

I was with the football linebacker turned cop when he stopped the squad car to listen for the faint cry of a kitten. He found the tiny exhausted feral fluff ball with its head stuck in the triangle of a chain link fence. He got out his leatherman and freed the poor baby. Watching the pride in his countenance as the youngster scampered away was priceless.

I’ve been in car chases, foot pursuits, stakeouts, seen infant CPR, and drunken individuals who have urinated themselves but insist they’ve only had 2 beers. I watched paramedics plug a bleeding gangster’s stab wound while he fought with them to stop providing care. I’ve seen individuals convulsing and foaming at the mouth, literally gasping for their final breaths, who, once medication had been administered, awoke and became angry that their high was cut short.

My partners have been needle-pricked while searching pockets, and stabbed in the face and arm while asking about a thrown object. I saw an ice cream truck that had smashed into a light pole, and I was the recipient of a melting treat. I’ve seen cars upside down, on their side, into fire hydrants, trees, and fences. I’ve been to intersections where people are sitting, passed out drunk, at the wheel of a running vehicle as the signal light cycles through green multiple times - yikes.

On your dime I have shared lunch with literally hundreds of officers around the county and enjoyed a few laughs as we relaxed. I’ve bought gallons of coffee to help my friends stay awake on their overnight shifts.

On many occasions I have shared my office and backyard with officers telling of their homefront stresses and asked for help. I’ve heard the disappointment and complaints of workplace politics and the relationship damage caused by the exposure to critical incidents. Through it all, I have been able to invest into the lives of our men and women of law enforcement who are sacrificing for us every day.

In Conclusion
Thank you for your prayers. Thank you for your financial support through the ups and downs of the economy. Thank you for your encouraging emails and notes over the years. Thank you for your heart of graciousness and kindness to the police in your hometown.

I am celebrating the Code 7 anniversary by riding along on December 15th. I covet your prayers as we embark on the next 10 years.

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever. Psalm 136:1

Code 7 Connection Newsletter Qtr 1, 2020

Quote of the quarter:
“The Tooth Fairy and the Easter Bunny – Essential Workers ~ Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s Prime Minister.

Here we are together facing a brand-new world. Everything is so different with our uninvited guest, COVID-19. We have words and phrases recirculating from mom like, go wash your hands and keep your hands off your face, as well as the new terms of N95 mask vs face coverings, essential workers, social distancing, school closures for the remainder of the year, and yes, TP. History is being written, friends.

Things are happening we never really planned on - being ticketed for parking at the beach and watching the sunset, standing in line outside the grocery store, and once completing our shopping, standing 6 feet back from the person in front of us in line without a thought of someone snaking in front of us to take our spot.

All of this comes, gravity still holds, and the world continues to spin on its axis as promised. God remains faithful. God remains close. God remains sure.

Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? (No) Does it mean He no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or in danger, or threatened with death (by Coronavirus)? No; despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loves us.

And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love.

No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:31-39 NLT

NCPD Police & Fire Promotions
I was honored this past quarter to give a prayer benediction for National City Police and Fire promotions. I’m honored to have influence and support our first responders as they continue to serve and do their new challenging tasks. Please pray for them as they have constant exposure to sick people in the p***c during this pandemic.

DUI Unit traffic Collision
There’s always a risk to drive at night. Less visibility, maybe the elements, the weather, but the worst has got to be a possible drunk driver.

The Chula Vista Police DUI unit was recently hit at night by yes, a drunk driver traveling way too fast. The officer sustained injuries due to the collision but is expected to recover. It could easily have been worse for everyone if the impact was just a foot different. Oh, the irony of it all though… of all the cars to hit…

CVPD Building Beautification
Chula Vista Police department repainted the touched up the first-floor interior space and hallways. After occupying the building for more than 15 years, I guess it was time. In one of the areas a wall mural collage of photos was put up. One of the photos is of your favorite Code 7 Chaplain. I guess I could say I made the wall.

In Conclusion
Thank you for all your special encouragement to our first responders. They are telling me stories of how the public is affirming their work right now. It send a powerful message for support when someone randomly buys a cop coffee for in the drive through line at Starbucks or Donny’s Café, or when someone lets them know they are being prayed for.

Thank you for your prayers and support for me too!

The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. (NLT) Proverbs 11:25

Blessings,
Wes Anderson Executive Director Code 7