Local church honors Heard County’s heroes

Lt. Dan Boswell, Cpl. Nick Holman, Lt. Penny McClain, Sheriff Ross Henry, Pastor Debbie Kendrick, Capt. Jane Olinger, Bill Walker, Kathy Walker, Mike Moran and Harvey Kendrick (Photo: Times-Journal)

(Franklin, GA) — The Heard County Sheriff’s Office and the Heard County Fire & Emergency employees were honored by the delivery of ‘Plates of Love’ on Wednesday, June 24.

The lunch plates were prepared with love by all the members at Heaven Bound Church of God located in Centralhatchee.

Heaven Bound Church of God also presented Heard County Sheriff Office with a thank you poster that stated, “Thank You We Back the Blue” and one with a Police Shield with a cross in the shield that read “The Lord is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to Him.” Psalm 28:7.

The posters were signed by all of the church members.

They presented Heard County Fire & Emergency with a thank you poster too that stated, “thank you we appreciate all you do for others” and one with waves of water and fire that read, “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you. And when you pass through the rivers they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire you will not be burned.” Isaiah 43:2.

Pastor Debbie Kendrick of Heaven Bound Church of God stated, “With all the things that are going on in our world today our church family wanted to show love, appreciation and support to these local heroes for their service and loyal dedication to our community. This is not about bringing attention to ourselves, it’s about giving respect, honor and appreciation for all they do.”

Pictured above (L-R front): Jackie Lang and Spencer Hannah (L-R back): Harvey Kendrick, Pastor Debbie Kendrick, Deputy Chief Jim Short, Jaquavious Daniel, Will Towler, Dustyn Stephens, Mike Moran, Gareth Ronfeldt, Leo Jolly, Debbie Hudson, Captain Brant Steen, Bill Walker and Kathy Walker (Photo: Times-Journal)

Pastor Kendrick said they will be blessing the City of Franklin Police Department and other fire stations in Heard County soon.

All church members helped in preparing home cooked plates of fried chicken, chicken and dressing, cream potatoes deviled eggs, green beans and a roll.

For desert, they made chocolate covered strawberries and blueberries, homemade strawberry cake, peanut butter cake and brownies.

The ‘Plates of Love’ were delivered by church members Mike Moran, Bill and Kathy Walker, Harvey Kendrick and Pastor Debbie Kendrick.