The Lower Moreland Police Department recently welcomed Reverend Dr. Bruce W. Petty, Sr. of the First Baptist Church of Huntingdon Valley as the department’s Police Chaplain.

Pastor Petty has served as the sixth pastor of First Baptist Huntingdon Valley since May 1997. He previously served as an Associate Minister of the Mount Airy Baptist Church and the Faith Fellowship Baptist Church, both located in Philadelphia.

From the church’s website:

Pastor Petty has proven to be a master teacher and vibrant preacher. He is thorough, enthusiastic, and dedicated to expanding the Biblical and spiritual understanding of the congregation. He conducts a Wednesday Night Bible Study, and has initiated an orientation class for new members, which is readily open to experienced members also.

A variety of new ministries has been introduced, including: Husbands’ & Wives’ Ministry, Singles’ Ministry, Youth Ministry, Men & Boys’ Ministry, Culinary Ministry, Leadership Training Class and most recently, a Feeding the Homeless Ministry. A Men’s Chorus and Mass Choir have also been initiated under Pastor Petty’s tenure.

Pastor Petty’s vision for the 21st Century further extends to the expansion of First Baptist both spiritually and physically. A Capital Stewardship Campaign is now underway aiming for a bigger and better First Baptist Church of Huntingdon Valley.

Reverend Petty’s Christ-centered focus should well equip the Church family to meet the challenges of the 21st Century.

From Lower Moreland Police Department’s Facebook post:

We had the privilege of being a guest at the First Baptist Church of Huntingdon Valley today. Chief Scirrotto presented Reverend Dr. Bruce W. Petty, Sr. with his Police Chaplain badge. We thank him for becoming a part of our Police Chaplain program as we continue to build bridges with our community.

For a sermon by Pastor Petty titled “Instructions from Cana”, you can watch the video below:

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