Point 27 Ministries

Point 27 Ministries Mission: To strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, & their families

On 5/14/26, Police Officer Dylan Owen was killed in a single-vehicle crash on North Mobile Street near Laird Drive in Ci...
06/02/2026

On 5/14/26, Police Officer Dylan Owen was killed in a single-vehicle crash on North Mobile Street near Laird Drive in Citronelle, AL.

Around 3:30 p.m., while driving southbound on North Mobile Street, Officer Owen's patrol vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a tree. Despite immediate lifesaving measures, Officer Owen died at the scene.

Officer Owen had served with the Citronelle Police Department for two years. In 2025, he received the department's Rookie of the Year Award.

Point 27 is sending Thin Blue Line Dog Tags engraved with Matthew 5:9, "Blessed are the peacemaker for they will be called children of God" for Officer Owen’s fellow officers, and Folded Flag necklaces engraved with John 15:13 "Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for one's friend" for his family.

I pray for God’s mercy, comfort, and strength for Officer Owen’s family.

Point 27's mission is to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their family members with God's Word.

One of our goals is to give a Shields of Strength Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklace to each USA law enforcement officer.

The purpose of the dog tag is twofold. First, it is a tangible way to thank the officers for their service and sacrifice. Second, it is a physical reminder, we are never alone. God is with us always.

Learn more at www.point27.org.

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From Everlasting to Everlasting by Linda PreselyA prayer of Moses the man of God.1Lord, You have been our dwelling place...
05/25/2026

From Everlasting to Everlasting by Linda Presely

A prayer of Moses the man of God.

1Lord, You have been our dwelling place through all generations.
2Before the mountains were born or You brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting You are God.
3You return man to dust, saying, “Return, O sons of mortals.”
4For in Your sight a thousand years are but a day that passes,
or a watch of the night.

The LORD chose specific people at various times to catalog the Living Word. His divine revelations were written upon stones, papyrus and parchment. From a divine perspective, it can be said that He writes upon the heart of each redeemed soul (2 Cor. 3:3).

Readers of the Word will discover that God has addressed the topic of life and death in different sections of the Bible. We are provided with the various aspects of temporal nature on earth and the promise of eternal life.

For example, Genesis covers extremely long lifespans (Gen 5:5). Shorter lifespans for humanity are recorded after The Flood (Gen. 6:3). Moses, in Psalm 90 captures the brevity of life on earth. Two fundamental facts of longevity are: 1) “Humans in God’s hands and plan”, and 2) the “Responsibility of Humans”.

What the redeemed are promised is eternity with Jesus. With God we have Hope, we have eternal life (John 3:16). Be assured that the redeemed ascend into Glory! Emotions surrounding death and dying are intense, whether you believe or do not believe in God.

Those left behind, will grieve for a while as they experience the separation that death brings to them. However, the redeemed do not grieve as the world grieves. The redeemed grieve in “Hope” (1 Thess.). This does not mean that we do not shed tears and feel sorrow. Those who experience the death of a loved one will cry, mourn, and feel the weight of loss in our minds and hearts for a season of time. That “time” frame is different for everyone as is the expression of grief. God will provide comfort and encouragement. Each redeemed is to extend those same qualities to those who mourn.

Memorial Day – May 25, 2026

For now, there will be homes with empty chairs around tables. Strong emotions will come to the forefront of hearts and minds. My prayer for you will be for comfort and a reminder that Jesus is just a prayer away. The LORD has promised …absent from the body [is] to be present with the LORD (2 Cor. 5:8).

This Memorial Day is another opportunity to extend thankfulness, grace and love to those who mourn.

Gold Star Mothers

1 Corinthians 13:4-8a

Love is patient, love is kind….it always protects, always trusts,
Always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.

There is a group of families whose lives reflect sacrificial love. They were first recognized and honored during World War I. They are referred to as Gold Star Families, Gold Star Mothers. 1 Corinthians chapter 13, verses 4-8 defines their sacrificial love for God and country.

Hope & Sacrificial Love

Families with children serving in the U.S. military began displaying a Service Flag in their windows — a white banner with a red border and a blue star for each child in active military duty. A gold star indicated the death of a child – whether in combat, from wounds or in a military accident. Their mothers' names are not written in the Bible. They nonetheless display sacrificial love. The highest honors often come with great sacrifice.

As I pray for you, please take time to pray for these families. If you know a Gold Star family, consider reaching out to them, expressing your appreciation and care.

Most of you are aware that I have the privilege of knowing two men who serve all the branches of the military and Christ-centered First Responders. This weekend is another opportunity to thank them for their “service” to our military and communities. You will find much encouragement on their websites. Their web addresses are as follows:

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On 5/12/26, Game Warden Pilot Joshua Tibbetts was killed when his Maine Warden Service Cessna 185F plane crashed near Sc...
05/21/2026

On 5/12/26, Game Warden Pilot Joshua Tibbetts was killed when his Maine Warden Service Cessna 185F plane crashed near Schooolhouse Pond in Avon, ME.

Warden Pilot Tibbets was en route to assist the Department of Inland Fish and Wildlife in fish stocking when his plane crashed. He was the only person aboard the plane.

Warden Pilot Tibbetts had served with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife - Warden Service for 18 years and previously served with the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office for almost 12 years. In 2025, he received the Warden Service’s Exemplary Service Award. Survivors include his two daughters, partner, stepdaughter, parents, sister, nephew, two nieces, and former spouse. His father also served wth the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife - Warden Service.

Point 27 is sending Thin Blue Line Dog Tags engraved with Matthew 5:9, "Blessed are the peacemaker for they will be called children of God" for Warden Pilot Tibbetts’s fellow officers, and Folded Flag necklaces engraved with John 15:13 "Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for one's friend" for his family.

I pray for God’s mercy, comfort, and strength for Warden Pilot Tibbetts’s family.

Point 27's mission is to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their family members with God's Word.

One of our goals is to give a Shields of Strength Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklace to each USA law enforcement officer.

The purpose of the dog tag is twofold. First, it is a tangible way to thank the officers for their service and sacrifice. Second, it is a physical reminder, we are never alone. God is with us always.

Learn more at www.point27.org.

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On 5/11/26, Police Officer DJ Keller was killed in a head-on collision during the pursuit of a driver who sped away from...
05/19/2026

On 5/11/26, Police Officer DJ Keller was killed in a head-on collision during the pursuit of a driver who sped away from a traffic stop in Greenwood, SC.

Around 4:56 p.m., when an officer attempted to pull over a vehicle suspected to be involved in several shooting-related incidents, the three suspects in the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed. While traveling westbound on East Cambridge Avenue, the driver crashed into Officer Keller, who was traveling eastbound while responding to assist.

Officer Keller died at the scene. His K9 survived the collision.

The driver, age 15, and the two passengers, ages 17 and 18, were transported to the hospital. One suspect was taken into custody after being released from the hospital.

Officer Keller was a United States Army and National Guard veteran who served with the Greenwood Police Department for three years. Survivors include his wife and daughter.

Point 27 is sending Thin Blue Line Dog Tags engraved with Matthew 5:9, "Blessed are the peacemaker for they will be called children of God" for Officer Keller’s fellow officers, and Folded Flag necklaces engraved with John 15:13 "Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for one's friend" for his family.

I pray for God’s mercy, comfort, and strength for Officer Keller’s family.

Point 27's mission is to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their family members with God's Word.

One of our goals is to give a Shields of Strength Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklace to each USA law enforcement officer.

The purpose of the dog tag is twofold. First, it is a tangible way to thank the officers for their service and sacrifice. Second, it is a physical reminder, we are never alone. God is with us always.

Learn more at www.point27.org.

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On 5/6/26, Trooper Kevin Trainor was killed in a vehicle crash on Route 1 in Lynnfield, MA.Around 2:00 a.m., 911 calls r...
05/13/2026

On 5/6/26, Trooper Kevin Trainor was killed in a vehicle crash on Route 1 in Lynnfield, MA.

Around 2:00 a.m., 911 calls reported a wrong-way driver on Route 1. When Trooper Trainor responded, he collided with the driver. Trooper Trainor was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

Trooper Trainor had served with the Massachusetts State Police for three years, assigned to the Danvers Barracks. Survivors include his mother, fiancée, and four siblings.

Point 27 is sending Thin Blue Line Dog Tags engraved with Matthew 5:9, "Blessed are the peacemaker for they will be called children of God" for Trooper Trainor’s fellow officers, and Folded Flag necklaces engraved with John 15:13 "Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for one's friend" for his family.

I pray for God’s mercy, comfort, and strength for Trooper Trainor’s family.

Point 27's mission is to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their family members with God's Word.

One of our goals is to give a Shields of Strength Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklace to each USA law enforcement officer.

The purpose of the dog tag is twofold. First, it is a tangible way to thank the officers for their service and sacrifice. Second, it is a physical reminder, we are never alone. God is with us always.

Learn more at www.point27.org.

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On 5/1/26, Border Patrol Agent Sean McDonough suffered a medical emergency while performing marine unit water training i...
05/08/2026

On 5/1/26, Border Patrol Agent Sean McDonough suffered a medical emergency while performing marine unit water training in Alexandra Bay, NY.

Agent McDonough was a United States Army and National Guard veteran and served with the United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol for over 19 years. Survivors include his wife, two daughters, parents, two sisters, grandmother, two nieces, and a nephew.

Point 27 is sending Thin Blue Line Dog Tags engraved with Matthew 5:9, "Blessed are the peacemaker for they will be called children of God" for Agent McDonough’s fellow officers, and Folded Flag necklaces engraved with John 15:13 "Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for one's friend" for his family.

I pray for God’s mercy, comfort, and strength for Agent McDonough’s family.

Point 27's mission is to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their family members with God's Word.

One of our goals is to give a Shields of Strength Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklace to each USA law enforcement officer.

The purpose of the dog tag is twofold. First, it is a tangible way to thank the officers for their service and sacrifice. Second, it is a physical reminder, we are never alone. God is with us always.

Learn more at www.point27.org.

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Deputy Sheriff Rick Coyle succumbed to gunshot wounds he received while serving papers at a home on the 2800 block of KY...
05/06/2026

Deputy Sheriff Rick Coyle succumbed to gunshot wounds he received while serving papers at a home on the 2800 block of KY 365 in Sturgis.

Deputy Coyle and additional officers were serving emergency guardianship paperwork when they were met with gunfire. Officers returned fire, killing the suspect.

Deputy Coyle was transported to Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville. Four weeks later, he succumbed to his wounds.

Deputy Coyle had served with the Crittenden County Sheriff's Office for two years as a School Resource Officer and previously served with the Chicago Police Department for 28 years. Survivors include his wife, sister, and three nieces.

Point 27 is sending Thin Blue Line Dog Tags engraved with Matthew 5:9, "Blessed are the peacemaker for they will be called children of God" for Deputy Coyle’s fellow officers, and Folded Flag necklaces engraved with John 15:13 "Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for one's friend" for his family.

I pray for God’s mercy, comfort, and strength for Deputy Coyle’s family.

Point 27's mission is to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their family members with God's Word.

One of our goals is to give a Shields of Strength Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklace to each USA law enforcement officer.

The purpose of the dog tag is twofold. First, it is a tangible way to thank the officers for their service and sacrifice. Second, it is a physical reminder, we are never alone. God is with us always.

Learn more at www.point27.org.

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On 4/25/26, Police Officer John Bartholomew was shot and killed by a robbery suspect at Chicago's Endeavor Health Swedis...
05/04/2026

On 4/25/26, Police Officer John Bartholomew was shot and killed by a robbery suspect at Chicago's Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital, Chicago, IL.

Around 9:00 a.m. Saturday morning, Officer Bartholomew and another officer transported a suspect accused of robbing a Family Dollar store in Albany Park to the Swedish Hospital for observation. While the suspect was being prepped for a CT scan just after noon, he produced a gun and fired, striking both officers. The officers were taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where Officer Bartholomew was pronounced dead later that afternoon; the second officer suffered severe injuries.

The suspect, who was already on parole and escaped an electronic monitoring system, fled the hospital scene but was apprehended shortly afterward. He is charged with murder, attempted murder, aggravated kidnapping, and aggravated battery.

Officer Bartholomew had served with the Chicago Police Department for 10 years, assigned to the Albany Park (17th) District. Survivors include his wife and three children.

Point 27 is sending Thin Blue Line Dog Tags engraved with Matthew 5:9, "Blessed are the peacemaker for they will be called children of God" for Officer Bartholomew’s fellow officers, and Folded Flag necklaces engraved with John 15:13 "Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for one's friend" for his family.

I pray for God’s mercy, comfort, and strength for Officer Bartholomew’s family.

Point 27's mission is to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their family members with God's Word.

One of our goals is to give a Shields of Strength Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklace to each USA law enforcement officer.

The purpose of the dog tag is twofold. First, it is a tangible way to thank the officers for their service and sacrifice. Second, it is a physical reminder, we are never alone. God is with us always.

Learn more at www.point27.org.

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On 4/24/26, Reserve Deputy Heather Avery was killed near mile marker 830 on Interstate 10, in Chambers County, TX, while...
04/29/2026

On 4/24/26, Reserve Deputy Heather Avery was killed near mile marker 830 on Interstate 10, in Chambers County, TX, while directing traffic in a construction zone.

Reserve Deputy Avery was helping direct traffic in the outside lane of the interstate, near her patrol vehicle with the emergency lights activated, when a commercial construction truck traveling east struck the rear of the patrol vehicle. She was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The driver of the commercial vehicle was not injured.

Reserve Deputy Avery had served with the Jefferson County Constable Precinct 1 for four years. Survivors include her husband, daughter, and granddaughter.

Point 27 is sending Thin Blue Line Dog Tags engraved with Matthew 5:9, "Blessed are the peacemaker for they will be called children of God" for Deputy Avery’s fellow officers, and Folded Flag necklaces engraved with John 15:13 "Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for one's friend" for his family.

I pray for God’s mercy, comfort, and strength for Deputy Avery’s family.

Point 27's mission is to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their family members with God's Word.

One of our goals is to give a Shields of Strength Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklace to each USA law enforcement officer.

The purpose of the dog tag is twofold. First, it is a tangible way to thank the officers for their service and sacrifice. Second, it is a physical reminder, we are never alone. God is with us always.

Learn more at www.point27.org.

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On 4/22/26, Police Officer Dallas Hinton was killed in an automobile crash on U.S. 43 in Clarke County, AL. Officer Hin...
04/28/2026

On 4/22/26, Police Officer Dallas Hinton was killed in an automobile crash on U.S. 43 in Clarke County, AL.

Officer Hinton was driving his patrol vehicle north when he collided with the rear end of a tractor-trailer, also traveling north; despite life-saving measures, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officer Hinton was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Thomasville Police Department for two years. He is survived by his father, two sisters, and his fiancée.

Point 27 is sending Thin Blue Line Dog Tags engraved with Matthew 5:9, "Blessed are the peacemaker for they will be called children of God" for Officer Hinton’s fellow officers, and Folded Flag necklaces engraved with John 15:13 "Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for one's friend" for his family.

I pray for God’s mercy, comfort, and strength for Officer Hinton’s family.

Point 27's mission is to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their family members with God's Word.

One of our goals is to give a Shields of Strength Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklace to each USA law enforcement officer.

The purpose of the dog tag is twofold. First, it is a tangible way to thank the officers for their service and sacrifice. Second, it is a physical reminder, we are never alone. God is with us always.

Learn more at www.point27.org.

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