Korean War Vets Awarded Medals at Memorial Park

May 26, 2009

 

On Memorial Day, 40 Korean War veterans were honored with Korean Defense Commemorative medals at a special ceremony at Memory Lane Memorial Park in Schererville.

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Right-to-Life Oratory Contest

April 15, 2009

 

Under the leadership of speech coach Mrs. Gail Merhalski, two Hammond Baptist High School senior girls took the top two spots in the Lake County Right-to-Life Oratory Contest. FULL STORY »

GSA Transfers Deed for Federal Building to First Baptist Church of Hammond

April 1, 2009

 

On Wednesday, April 1, 2009, the deed for the Federal Building was transferred from the GSA to our church, completing the last piece of paperwork and making it officially the property of the First Baptist Church of Hammond. FULL STORY »

Pearson Was Servant to All

March 27, 2009

 

Robert Pearson had a vast love for life by helping to build church structures and radio stations around the world, his son John said. Bearing the call letters, W9KKL, the U.S. Air Force veteran embraced missionary work and Christian radio while he served in the Philippines during the Korean conflict. FULL STORY »

First Baptist Church Helping Those in Need March 6, 2009

Heeding our call from the Lord to feed and care for the needy, First Baptist Church of Hammond finds another way to do so in the new City Rescue Mission, formerly the Calumet Area Warming Center.

 

2009 Hammond Baptist Basketball Tournament February 24, 2009

The Hammond Baptist High School Varsity Basketball Team won the 39th Annual Hammond Baptist National Invitational Basketball Tournament.

 

Hammond Shelter Now a Part of City Rescue Mission January 21, 2009

The Hammond Shelter–operated by the City of Hammond and volunteers from many churches in the area–has been a refuge for the homeless and heartbroken for many years.

 

Home Away from Home December 29, 2008

The good news is that First Baptist Church would like to thank everyone who helped out in the "adopt a sailor" dinner on Christmas Day. A total of 486 sailors came.

 

WRTW Takes Giant Strides December 15, 2008

On October 31, 2008, a lease for space on an existing tower in Cedar Lake, Indiana, was signed.... Once the FCC approves the tower location change, the antenna is installed, and the studios are equipped and functioning, WRTW will begin broadcasting.

 

Northwest Indiana Church Listed as Largest in State November 17, 2008

Outreach magazine listed First Baptist Church as largest church in the state of Indiana and ranked 19 in size nationwide.

 

First Baptist Church of Hammond Welcomes 2,011 First-Time Visitors on One Sunday November 14, 2008

First Baptist Church sees 16,930 people in attendance with 2,011 first-time visitors on Sunday, October 12!

 

Military Sunday November 11, 2008

Veterans and active-duty military personnel are recognized with cheer and applause for their service to our country.

 

Italian Film Crew Visits First Baptist Church October 29, 2008

The RAI national television network based out of Rome, Italy makes a stop in Hammond.