For thou, O Lord of hosts, God of Israel, hast revealed to thy servant, saying, I will build thee an house: therefore hath thy servant found in his heart to pray this prayer unto thee.
It is our vision to be a church that mirrors Christ.
The heart beat of our ministry is to evangelize and
disciple. Simply put our aspirations are to reach
and teach. Understanding, that a church that
mirrors God is a church that loves God. "For God
so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten
Son.." (Jn. 3:16). It is our vision that we come
together as a diverse group of people with different
backgrounds, but sharing the commonality of
knowing and putting Christ first (Mt. 6:33).
We believe every believer should be in a growing
relationship with Jesus by being obedient to God's
word and surrendering to his Holy Spirit. Therefore,
as a body of Christ we will seek to move people
from programs to relationships. Jesus used the
relationship building process of selecting,
associating, consecrating, duplicating, imparting
and demonstrating.
- Saints Home COGIC was founded by the late Bishop C.E. Bennett.
The first State Convocation was held at Saints Home COGIC, 509
East 20th Avenue Gary, Indiana July 27th to August 5th 1927. This
meeting was hosted by Bishop C.E. Bennett and was graced with the
presence of Bishop C.H. Mason. Later that year Bishop Bennett was
appointed to the office of State Overseer.
Beginning with eleven small churches and missions, by 1948 the numbers had grew to forty-eight churches. Shortly thereafter the state was divided into northern and southern portions. Sixteen churches were placed with Overseer Homer Worth and thirty-two churches left with Overseer Bennett. The number soon grew to ninety churches under Bishop C. E. Bennett.
On November 14, 1968, the General assembly of the COGIC elected the first General Board and Presiding Bishop of the church. Bishop C. E. Bennett was a member of the first General Board elected (1968- 1972). Bishop Bennett after out growing 509 East 20th Avenue, relocated his congregation and church to it's new edifice at 833 East 21st Gary, Indiana. On June 27, 1972 the Lord called Bishop Bennett home to rest from his labors.
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In December of 1972, Elder William O. Blakely, Sr., pastor of Faith
Temple COGIC who had faithfully and loyally served Bishop Bennett
was chosen to succeed him as pastor of Saints Home and Bishop of
Indiana First Jurisdiction. Under Bishop W.O. Blakely leadership, the
Indiana First Jurisdiction grew to over 120 churches. The Lord moved
Bishop Blakely a spiritual and humble leader from labor to reward in
1988.
On December 10, 1988, Elder Rozelle Hammonds was appointed pastor of Saints Home COGIC. Pastor Hammonds was saved, filled with the Holy Ghost and later called to ministry in 1952. Pastor Rozelle Hammonds was ordained by the late Bishop C. E. Bennett in 1956. Pastor R. Hammonds also served as Assistant Pastor to Bishop William O. Blakely. Pastor R. Hammonds is presently the owner/operator of Esquire Men's Clothing, where he has worked 69 years.
Pastor Hammonds married his high school sweetheart Gladys Marcella (Crawford) Hammonds. Pastor R. Hammonds a high school drop, went back to school and earned his Bachelor Degree in Business Administration. Mother Gladys Hammonds earned her Bachelor's and Master Degree in Elementary Education. To this union 5 sons were born, Supt. Rozelle (Ruby), Pastor Richard (Gospel Experience),Peter (Vivian), Pastor Frank (Denine) and Pastor Marcus and Alexis Hammonds (Saints Home COGIC).
Pastor R. Hammonds retired on November 17, 2012 and was appointed Pastor Emeritus and his youngest son Marcus Hammonds was appointed Pastor of Saints Home COGIC. He was officially installed as Pastor on March 10, 2013 by Bishop Donald L. Alford Sr.
Morning Service - 11:00 am
Bible Study - 6:00 pm Online
Praise Team Rehearsal - 7:00 pm
6:30 am - 7:30 am
Phone Number: 667-770-1536 Access code 353 465
For thou, O Lord of hosts, God of Israel, hast revealed to thy servant, saying, I will build thee an house: therefore hath thy servant found in his heart to pray this prayer unto thee.
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