Not only did Law Enforcement Appreciation Day receive front-page coverage from the Brookville Star, but Chief Jerome invited Pastor Baldwin to speak at the 9/11 Patriot Day observance at the Brookville Police Department. Dallas Baldwin (Columbus PD) Chaplain David Murdoch (Westerville PD) and Chaplain John Murdoch (Indiana State Police). PD) Officer Nate Osborn and Chaplain Laird Baldwin (Perry Twp. Attending were Chief Douglas Jerome and Detective Tom Simons (Brookville PD) Chief Don Perkins and Officer Jim Griffiths (Clay Twp. Pastor Baldwin says the appreciation day was well received, especially by the various police departments. It was truly one of the highlights of our brief church history.” Pastor Baldwin says, “I cannot say enough good things about Chaplain John’s ministry among us and the blessing we enjoyed. He also sang one song with Dave (John’s twin brother) and Darlene Murdoch, who provided special music. Chaplain Murdoch shared four reasons from Romans 13 why every believer should obey and honor law enforcement officers. These specially designed, personalized mementos read, “In appreciation for your dedication and service to our community.”Ĭhaplain John Murdoch, director of Regular Baptist Chaplaincy Ministries, “brought a fine message and introduced the Chaplaincy Ministries to the congregation and guests,” says Pastor Laird Baldwin. To honor the officers, the church gave each one a personal gift, and gave plaques to the three departments that regularly patrol the Brookville community. They were there to be honored on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, the first celebration of its kind in Brookville history. While their purpose was serious, it wasn’t a disaster that had brought them to the church. Uniformed police officers from six law enforcement agencies were there that day. 9, someone might have wondered who got shot. BROOKVILLE, Ohio-Entering Bible Baptist Fellowship on Sept.
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