Grace Pointe Community Church of God hosted its annual veterans service this past Sunday, Nov. 12. Pastor Josh Kirksey welcomed the packed church to the ceremony.

"We pray for our vets and are so very thankful for them, not just today, but everyday," Kirksey said.

Kirksey then introduced a slideshow put on by church member and Martinsburg Mayor Rich Brantner Sr. with military church members. Each branch – the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Marines and Air Force - was recognized. Veterans who attended the event were given a special gift from the church by some of the church's youth and by Repres...