Herald & Lantern 19 September '84 ___ — ~

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ORGANIZE — Officers of the Shield of Faith Ministries, new group of Christian police officers, organized last week at home of its president. Lower Township policeman Jack TrombetU, center, with so^Jack Jr.. 5. Others, left to right, Chuck Lear. Cape May, secretary; Robert Elwell. county Prosecutor's office, vice president; Bob Martin. Lower, chairman of drug, and alcohol abuse program; and John Maher, Lower, treasurer.

Christian Police Form Shield of Faith Chapter

GREEN CREEK - Cape May County lawmen have organized an evangelistic organization of Christian police officers, the Shield of Faith Ministries. A chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Police Officers, the local group plans a program to combat drug and alcohol abuse as well as a Bibleoriented ministry to conduct and promote Christian fellowship between law enforcement agencies. The drug and alcohol abuse program is aimed at all ages, but especially to grade and high school students. Members of the fellowship are preparing a booklet on the subject which will be used in conjunction with lectures at county schools. The organization also plans a workshop program for graduating students directed to those who may want to become police officers. IT IS INTENDED to conduct this program after school hours, which will permit the officers to exFall Hours At Museum COURT HOUSE - The Cape May County Museum and Genealogical Library on Route 9 began its fall schedule yesterday. The museum will be open Tuesdays through Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The final tour will begin at 3 p.m. daily. These hours will remain in effect through December 29, when the museum will close for the winter months. The Genealogical Library will remain open throughout the winter. Newhours of operation are as follows; (library) Tuesdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Wednesdays 10 a.m. -4 p.m.; Fridays 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays by appointment only. No library fee wil be charged to society members. Nonmembers will be charged a nominal fee. See Coupon For 50$ OFF On Classified Page

plain the job from a Christian perspective. A pulpit committee will contact local churches to explain its evangelism program, which includes testimonies from individual police officers and a message from God's word. Members will also be available to fill pulpits in the absence of the pastors. Formation of the organization and its objectives were ann6unced by Jack Trombetta, a Lower Township police officer. In order to become a member, one must be a police officer and sign the following statement of faith: 1. GOD: THERE IS ONE God, Holy, eternally existing and manifesting himself to us in three Persons — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God is merciful^ and loves us, but is just and must punish sin. John 14:6 & 10 Exodus 34:6.7 Matt. 28:19 Joh\3:i6 2. CHRIST: Jesus CKrist is God incarnate. He Was supernaturally conceiy^d^ born of a virgin, was ptfcw death by crucifixion under Pontius Pilate, was raised from the dead on the third day, and now sits at the Father's right hand from ' whence He is coming again personally, bodily, and visibly to this earth. Lufee 1:26-3 5 1 Cor. 15:3.4 John 1:1,2,14 * 3. HOLY SPIRIT: The Holy Spirit is God. He indwells all believers having baptized them into the body of Christ at the time of regeneration. Rom. 8:9 1 Cor. 12:13,14 Eph. 1:13 Eph. 4:4,5 4. THE BIBLE: The -> scripture of the Old and New Testaments was verbally inspired by God, and inerrant in the original writings, and that they are the supreme and final authority for our faith and life. 11 Tim. 3:16,17 11 Peter 1:20,21 5. GRACE: ETERNAL Life is a free gift aftd cannot be earned. We are saved by grace and not by our own works Eph. 2:8,9 Rom. 6:23 6. FAITH: ALL those who by faith receive Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Saviour, and who confess Him as such before their fellowmen become heirs of God and joint heirs with Jesus Christ. 7. MAN: We are sinners; and that by His death upon the cross, the Lord Jesus Christ made a perfect atonement for sin, redeem-

ing us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse in our place. Rom. 3.23 John 3:18 Gal. 3:13 J ^-JUDGMENT: Those who reject the love of God and the saving work of Christ will be judged and punished for sin. They will be eternally separated from God. John 16:7-11 Jude 14, 15 John 3:36 IN ADDITION TO the official members, the fellowship is open to associate members, people outside the criminal justice system with an interest in belonging. Associate members can be involved in all the functions of the organizaiton, but have no voting power. The object of the fellowship, as outlined by "v Trombetta, are: to "bring (others to a saving , knowledge of Jesus Christ; (promote Christian maturity and growth through Bible teaching; conduct and promote Christian -^fellowship between law enforcement agencies." The group is also planning a newsletter which will be sent to all police departments and police chiefs in the Cape May County area and to all pastors, elected officials, and any one else interested. THE FELLOWSHW * holds monthly meetings for the discussion of business and bible study. The meetings are primarily for police officers, but anyone is welcome. "It is our goal through this ministry to bring other officers to a saving -^knowledge of Jesus --Christ," declared Trombetta. "Already in progress is a family Bible study once a A month geared to problems facing the family. "We believe where there is a strong family there is a strong community and strong communities make a strong nation. Along these same lines we have a book and tape ministry geared to the police officer and his particular problems. "We are convinced that God has raised us up to be used in the community for His Glory. We request your prayert and support in this ministry." Anyone who has questions or is interested in the drug and alcohol abuse pro gram can contact the fellowship, by mail at: Shield of Faith Ministry, P.O. Box 362, Green Cqeek, NJ. 06219.

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I Location of Site OCCAM CITY Surf Rd. A Beach 3rd St. & Beach 9th St. & Beach 34th St & Beach 55th St & Beach UPPER TOWNSHIP ' . waardRd SEA ISLE CITY 34th SL & Beach 40th St . & Beach 79th St. & Beach AVALOM 8th St & Beach 21st SLA Beach STONE HARBOR 83rd St & Beach 111th St. & Beach NORTH WILDWOOO Walnut Ave. & Centra! Ave 2nd Ave & J.F.K. Boulevard 4th Ave & Jf.K. Boulevard 15th SL & Ocean Ave (North Wiidwood) WILDWOOO Maple & Ocean Aves Schdenger & Ocean Aves Montgomery & Ocean Aves Bennett & Ocean Aves

Bacteria Result! (MPN) 5 i 5 8 17 7 4 lessor 2 17 240 8 2 2 2 2 26 2 13 8 20 240 110

% location of Site * WILDWOOO CREST Forget merot Rd & Ocean Ave Miami & Ocean Aves Jefferson & Atlantic Aves Ralagh & Ocean Aves CAPE MAY CITY Cape May Beach Club Wimngton Si & Beach Queen St A Beach (north of iefiy) Queen St & Beach (south ot ietJy) Howard St & Beach' Ocean St A Beach . Congress St A Beach Grant St A Beach Broadway A Beach 2nd Ave A Beach » CAPE MAY POINT Sunset Boulevard Central Avenue Cape Avenue lighthouse Avenue Baywyn Rd Fern Rd LOWER TOWNSHIP Ferry Road . Lincoln Avenue Townbank Road Off Cox Had Creek Widwood Avenue

(MPN) 110 * 8 240 79 . ' . 2 2 7 17 8 4 8 e 2 2 2 2 4 . 49 49 2 2 2 13 79

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Location of Site 8 OCEAN CITY AREA In N. Basm Off Docks Off Battersby Road Off 1st Street Off Treatment Plant 3rd Stree Off 7th Street + In Lagoon Between 8th 9th Street Off 11th Street Off 15th Street (Point) In Two Lagoons S 17th St. In Lagoon Opposite 20th Street In Lagoon Opposite 22nd Street In Lagoon Opposae 22nd Street In Lagoon S Ocean Crty Airport Off Blue Waer Manna S 34th St. Bridge Mouth of Beach Creek In Beach Creek at Entrance of large pond In North East End ot Large Pond SEA ISLE CITY Corson's Mel Boat Ramp-Souft End (Of! Trailer Park) Off 2nd Ave Off Banks of LandfC Lagoon Between 42nd A 43rd St Lagoon Between 45th A 46th St. Lagoon Between 46th A 47th Si Mouth of Last Lagoon Opposite Yacht Club Last Lagoon Opposite end of 48th St. Ludam Thorotare Creek Mouth (Eftxrt) Ludam Thorotare Opposite 60th. Si Ludam Thorotare Opposite 56th St. SEA BLE CITY AREA Off Manna Wharfs (83rd Street) AVALOM AREA m Waterway N. of Btvd-Off Docks Yacht Ckrb Off Pubic Pier N Apt Complex Come* Harbor Condos South Harvey's Harbor Perm Harbor Pubic Dock N. 21st St Bridge. Mouth Perm Harbor Avdon Pubic Pier South of 25th St Bridge N 30th Si • Batting Beach 33rd SL (Pubic Dock) R. 35th Si - Off Docks . 37th Si Off Pubic Dock 01 Avaton S T? EffluertGoil (38ft Si) SW Plant Ouffal Location Head of Lagoon -N. Of 42nd St Whale Harbor (Peican Or J Tarpoon Lagoon (Off Ramngo Or.) Biuefeh Harbor (Oft Sea GulDr.)~ Yale Harbor (Between 4th A 5ft Aves ) Fourth Ave Harbor (Between 4ft A Ocean Dry) Hatway Down Harbor (N 21st St) Jundon ot Pmceton Harbor A Graven* Thorotare (End of 22nd Si) Mouth of Laooon (Opposite Daring's Mama) Opposite 56ft Si Pubic Boat Ramp Opposie 78ft Street (N of Stone Harbor Treatment Plant) Opposie 76ft Street (Port) Opposite 74th Street «

Results (MPN) 3 ■D <5 3> I 0 o. z»' 3 CO m 1 5 4 5 926 2400 220 2400 540 926 2400 2400 2400 1600 33 79 350 170 130 350 926 2400 350 350 240 170 20 2 2 ' | 13 ! 49 ] 10 . 23 I 2 I 2 I 8 I 7 | I

1 Location ot Site STONE HARBOR AREA Great Channel Off t P (81st St ) North Basm South Basm Yacht Club Basm « Entrance lo Stone Harbor Manna Lagoon Stone Harbor Manor Creek Mouth By Lumber Co Shelter Haven Basm Stone Harbor Lagoon Pleasure Bay Carnival Bay Sanctuary bay ParadceBay Off Docks Along Boulevard NORTH WILDWOOO AREA Off Docks Along South Side North Wiidwood Btvd Off Docks Along South Side North Wiidwood Btvd At N.W W Outtal Line. Hereford Inlet Modh of Beach Creek Beach Creek (N oi Beach Creek Bndge) Opposie last Wharl, W oi Co Rd . S of Beach Creek Bridge Off Dock a! Maryland and Chestnut Avenues Hoffman Canal 10th Avenue 15ft Avenue A Virginia Avenue Offer's Canal (Mdway) WILDWOOO AREA Off West Widwood Baftmg Beach In VWdwood Canal N.W Plant by RJt Bndge Off Plant South Plant Mouth ol Canal (Offen's Harbor) in Canai N George Readdng Bndge (OOen's Harbor) JO Channel S of BNd Behnd Traier Park. (m Creek Off Docks) WILDWOOO CREST Narrow Channel (Lavender Avenue) Off Flamngo Boat Docks Cut Opposie Plan: Off Manner Inn (Cove) Cut SW Plant Al Outtal Pipe inland Waterway Opposite Ouffal LOWER TWP. AREA Off Fish Docks West Two Mie Beach Off fish Docks North Ocean Dove Foh Docks South of Ocean Onve Cold Sprmg InW Entrance to Portoftna Mama CAPE MAY CITY AREA CapeMa* Civ Harbor N. Lagoon Opposie Ftsh Docks In upe May Cly Harbor • East Bridge Cape May Qy H»bor West Bridge in Cape May Canal At Parkway Bridge ■ 1. '

Bacteria Results _ (MPN) 14 79 13 2 2 13 5 4 9 8 \ ' 11 8 7 . 17 2 ' 2 2 ' 21 2 - 33 5 27 4 7 7 23 4 33 21 17 17 130 46 350 1600 2400 * 8 / 12 11 926 1 2 49 49 2 - : / . 110 46 ; a

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