UNDER the theme “Promoting Gender Equality and Professional Development for Women in Law Enforcement”, the Guyana Association of Women Police (GAWP), on Monday, hosted a Grand Church Service at the Police Officers’ Mess Annexe, Young Street, Eve Leary, to commemorate their seventh anniversary.

The service started with an opening prayer followed by the GAWP prayer, both of which were done by the chairperson, Woman Inspector, Roxanne Whaul.

Woman Superintendent, Lorraine Saul, who welcomed all, reflected on the contributions the association had made in the development and betterment of its members, since establishment in 2012, as well as the upkeep of the association’s mandate of empowering women.

Songs of worship such as “Lord I Lift Your Name On High”, “What A Mighty God We Serve”, “How Great Is Our God”, “Because Of Who You Are I Give You Glory” and “Love Lifted Me” could be heard from the gathering as they rejoiced in singing.

Reading of scriptures, Esther 5:1-4 and Esther 5:5-8 were also done by W/Deputy Superintendent, Fredella Boyce; and W/Constable 25044, Yolanda Kippins, respectively.
Delivering the ‘message’ was Woman Superintendent, Marcelene Washington, who, in her very passionate and moving address, reminded those present that doubt and stress may come, but urged them to keep their eyes on Jesus and give God the glory.

The church service saw a large turnout of members of the association from constables to officers, including Deputy Commissioner ‘Operations’, Maxine Graham; Deputy Commissioner ‘Administration’, Paul Williams; regional and branch commanders, other senior and junior officers and special invitees too numerous to mention.