Photos: Canadian Law Enforcement Retreat

by Frank King   •  
Pastor Tim Schroeder, a chaplain with the RCMP in British Columbia, provided four key ways for law enforcement officers and their spouses to remain resilient in their Christian faith.

More than 100 people gathered in early November at the Canadian Law Enforcement Retreat in Kananaskis Country, Alberta. The two-day event offered encouragement to law enforcement officers and their spouses.

Guest speakers equipped them to deal with the many challenges presented by their careers, while also upholding their marriages.

 

Sharlyn and Steve Harris spoke with host Merle Doherty (right), revealing how Post Traumatic Stress Disorder affected Steve in his role with the Calgary Police Service.
Sharlyn and Steve Harris spoke with host Merle Doherty (right), revealing how Post Traumatic Stress Disorder affected Steve in his role with the Calgary Police Service.
Kate Hawkins described the effects of her anxiety discorder on her marriage to husband Jamie (an RCMP officer in New Brunswick) and their family life. We praise God that Kate found medication which helped her tremendously.
Kate Hawkins described the effects of her anxiety discorder on her marriage to husband Jamie (an RCMP officer in New Brunswick) and their family life. We praise God that Kate found medication which helped her tremendously.
Ron Mostrey, a longtime RCMP officer, offered many ways for law enforcement officers to not only survive in their jobs, but thrive and find opportunities to move forward.
Bill Mikaluk, a recently retired Edmonton Police officer, offered many ways for law enforcement officers to not only survive in their jobs, but thrive and find opportunities to move forward.
Worship was a key part of the Canadian Law Enforcement Retreat, preparing everyone's hearts for what God wanted to tell them.
Worship was a key part of the Canadian Law Enforcement Retreat, preparing everyone’s hearts for what God wanted to tell them.
Celeste Zbirun (left) and her band led worship during the Canadian Law Enforcement Retreat.
Celeste Zbirun (left) and her band led worship during the Canadian Law Enforcement Retreat.
The Lord touched many hearts through worship music at the Canadian Law Enforcement Retreat in Alberta's Kananaskis Country. More than 100 people attend the two-day event.
The Lord touched many hearts through worship music at the Canadian Law Enforcement Retreat in Alberta’s Kananaskis Country. More than 100 people attend the two-day event.