Pastor Steven Griffith offers invocation urging justice, mercy and humility
Aug 5, 2026
Aug 5, 2026
Pastor Steven Griffith (also identified as a reserve deputy) delivered the invocation, citing Micah 6:8 and praying that oath-takers would 'seek justice, love mercy and walk humbly' in their service to the community.
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Pastor Steven Griffith was invited forward to give the invocation and read from scripture, citing Micah 6:8 and urging those taking the oath to "seek justice, love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God." The presiding official had introduced Griffith as "also reserved deputy" before the prayer.
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