Border Sheriff's Posse
Posse BadgeFor nothing is secret that will not be revealed, nor anything hidden that will not be known and come to light.    Luke 8:17 
 
LinkAmerica sponsors the Border Sheriff's Posse to "ride" the U.S. borders in intercession and to "pardner" with intercessors around the United States to protect the 26 counties along the US/Mexico border.  It is critical that we take our place on this fence.   
 
I periodically send specific information and prayer points.  We support ALL law enforcement agencies, pray that illegal activity will be stopped (drugs, human trafficking, etc.) and declare that those who are slipping across America's borders with the intent to cause harm be exposed and apprehended.  This is not about politics!  This is about the protection of the United States of America.  
 
I was visiting with a prophetic intercessor who did not know about the Border Sheriff's Posse when she pointed her finger and said, "And right now God is pinning badges on hidden intercessors.....like a Sheriff's badge," and, with that, she poked her finger into my shoulder!   
 
Are you one of those being "deputized by 'The Sheriff' to aid in law enforcement."  Will you join me as we ride with the Lord, our Border Sheriff?  We'll "ride" the fence.  We'll catch rustlers, mend spiritual fences and sing some great trail songs along the way.    
 
Please e-mail LinkAmerica@sbcglobal.net to join the Posse.
 
Pam Faraone
LinkAmerica
El Paso, TX 
Border Sheriff's Posse                                                            07.18.08
Dear Posse,

 At the Southwest Border Sheriffs' Coalition conference in May I met the Sheriff who is the President of the National Sheriffs' Association.  He subsequently appointed me to the NSA's National Chaplain Committee.  As a member of the committee, I recently attended the annual NSA conference in Indianapolis.  It was good to be there with my Sheriff and his wife, the Texas Border Sheriffs and many from the Southwestern Border Sheriffs' Coalition.
Border Coalition
As part of the National meeting, the Southwestern Border Sheriffs' Coalition had quite an interesting meeting of their own!  Usually these meetings are closed to members of the media, yet media was encouraged to attend this one with the hope they would bring attention to the situation. 
 
First, there was a clear and graphic Power Point presentation by Sheriff Sigi Gonzalez of Zapata County (east of Laredo) about the situation faced by Sheriffs on the border. 
 
The frustration these Sheriffs are experiencing is heightened by recent decisions of Congress.  The Merida Initiative has passed, allotting $1.4 billion to Mexico to support law enforcement and border security.  The first $500 million is already released, while funding for border law enforcement in the US has been cut out.  A US Senator from Texas tried to add $100 million for border security and protection on the US side, but it was not approved.  The message to these Sheriffs is loud and clear. 
Robert Duvall
Actor Robert Duvall attended the Coalition meeting and was invited to address us after Sheriff Gonzalez' presentation.  Mr. Duvall has been making a fictional feature movie about the border.  He indicated it would probably become a 2-part television mini-series because more people will see it that way.  His desire is to make a film that will educate Middle America about the border situation.  He is also interested in telling the story of former Border Patrol agents Ramos and Compean.
Drug Wars
Next, we viewed a documentary titled Drug Wars.  Rusty Flemming, the producer, was with us in the meeting.  Rusty was able to spend time on the "inside" of a cartel, and his documentary is SHOCKING and GRAPHIC.  It's definitely not for the faint of heart.  The web site is www.renavatio.com.  My heart's desire would be to gather a group of intercessors and show some of the material I have collected (including Drug Wars), to illuminate life on the border.  Many pieces of information that have been included in Posse letters are confirmed in this film.
Speaking of Borders
Chris Burgard, the filmmaker who produced the documentary Border (www.bordermovie.com), recently reported about in a Posse letter, addressed us about his plan called "STOP the Illegal Immigration Crisis" that is being presented to Senators Barak Obama and John McCain.
 
We also heard from Tara Setmayer, the Communications Director for Congressman Rohrabacher.  She has been an active advocate for Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean. 
Sheriffs' Association of Texas
The Texas Sheriffs' annual conference convenes this weekend in San Antonio.  I will be attending, and will be a part of the Coalition meetings of the Border Sheriffs.   Monica Ramos, wife of Ignacio (Nacho), will be there with me.  Each of the other guests I mentioned who were at the National conference in Indianapolis will also be joining us again in San Antonio.  I believe this is significant because the common thread for each one is their connection to the Ramos family and their interest in the case.  It is my sense that the Lord is connecting some dots and bringing people together for His purpose.  I would be grateful for your prayers, especially during the Sunday and Monday afternoon Coalition meetings and for opportunities to build relationships that might have significance in the future as we fellowship over meals and during breaks.  You might remember that when our prophet friend, Bob Hazlett, ministered to the Ramos family in 2006 (Bob knew nothing of the case), the Lord told Bob these men had been chosen for this.  He is going to use them to expose some hidden things, but they will be exonerated.  At the time we had no idea they would actually go to prison.  It has been a LONG journey since the initial event of early 2005.
 
Monica and I will head back to El Paso after the closing banquet on Tuesday evening.
Three Border Sheriffs
 The current Sheriff of Laredo, Rick Flores, has been threatened twice by the cartel.  The first time the FBI had intelligence the cartel was coming after him.  The last time was a week before the National conference.  Sheriff Flores was in Boston when a member of the cartel contacted him directly and told him to take care of his family.  Sheriff Flores immediately flew back to Laredo and did not attend the conference.  He lost his recent election but the result is being contested. 
 
It is my understanding that Laredo is down 80 deputies.
 
Frustration levels are high in light of the government repeatedly failing to support the Border Sheriffs as a very much-needed "2nd line of defense" behind the Border Patrol.  These Sheriffs have made 9 trips to Washington.  The President would not meet with them.  Homeland Security snubbed them.  Now that the Merida Initiative has been approved and resources are already going to Mexico, they believe that - just as in the past - some of these resources will end up in the wrong hands.  A couple of days ago Sheriff Arvin West of Hudspeth County (east of El Paso) was a guest on the Glenn Beck show, and he stated, "What we send to Mexico, we end up having to combat on the border." 
 
Sheriff West has 14 deputies, and they patrol approximately 5000 square miles, 100 of which are on the US/MX border.
 
Sheriffs Sigi Gonzalez, Rick Flores and Arvin West have taken stands that make them vulnerable.  Please pray specifically for them and their families.
Drug War Crosses Border
A month ago at least 6 heavily armed men dressed in SWAT- style body armor killed a man by firing more than 100 rounds into his house in Phoenix.  The Phoenix police are calling it a cartel drug hit.  Three of the men have been arrested.  Two were previously deported illegal aliens, and one was a US citizen.
Recruiting in the United States
A man from the State Department's counter-intelligence says that Mexico's drug cartels are now recruiting in the US.  They bring street gangs like MS-13 to training camps along the border.
 
The Phoenix police have been cautioned to be prepared for heavily armed operatives on US soil. 
Border Takeover
This morning the El Paso Times carried the headline, "Border Takeover".  Just looking at the words can send my mind down several paths.  We are living in a day when it would not be a surprise to find the US Army patrolling the border.  It is very possible the situation could become so chaotic that martial law would be invoked.  Our society is changing at break-neck speed - and not for the better.
A Personal Note
As you read this, I am on the road to be at the Sheriffs' Association of Texas conference.  I go because I am driven in my spirit.  Though the Lord had me pack a week early, I found out how I would fly to Indianapolis at 10 PM the night before the 6 AM flight.  I left El Paso with enough money to pay for part of my hotel bill.  The rest came in while I was there.  The Lord graciously provided my meals.  This trip to San Antonio is happening under very similar circumstances.    
 
Border Takeover is a real possibility.  I am aligning with those who are trying to protect and preserve our safety and the sovereignty of our nation.  In the next couple of months there will be at least 2 more trips, one to Washington DC. 
 
Today I sent a note of apology to a much-neglected friend (my list of neglected friends is long) who recently had cancer surgery, and in her response she thanked me for what I am doing.  I am grateful for the grace she gave, as well as her recognition of what is happening.
 
If you would consider donating toward the travel expenses, our non-profit is New Day Ministries International.  I would also welcome a donation of miles toward a flight if you have some to share. 
 
I am so grateful for each of you who stand with us on the wall for the borders of our nation, and specifically for this southwestern border region.  We need your help. 
 
Thank you.
 
Pam