BARNWELL, Sc () – The service was at Barnwell Elementary School, where dozens of community members were able to meet and worship with those who keep our community safe.

A processional started the service of all policemen that attended, and a song before the message started.

The service has been held at the Barnwell Elementary School since the first service 3 years ago.

 Sheriff Steven “Grits” Griffith with the Barnwell County Sheriff’s Office says, “It’s just a positive event every year, we seem to grow every year in our attendance. It’s just a get together for us to be able to worship with the community.” 

Elder Bentrice Frazier with the South Carolina Highway Patrol gave the message. Many other people in law enforcement had the opportunity to share their testimony.

“The word of course is the best and we have some wonderful vocalists in law enforcement and the singing I enjoy that. but just the camaraderie and the fellowship, it just brings us all a little but closer together.” Griffith says.

Two students from the Barnwell County Career Center criminal justice class attended as ushers for the service.

Griffith says one thing he wants everyone to remember.

“Law enforcement, we’re people too and we have faith, and we want the community to be involved with us in all aspects.” 

Officers from across the palmetto state including Orangeburg, SC State, State Troopers and more joined the service.