9 acres on Little Bull Mountain
In 1961, 9 acres on Little Bull Mountain in Tigard, Oregon, were purchased for $20,000 from Harvey and Betsy Covalt.
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A church was built
In 1964, the church was built by contractors Bernard and Kinney, Inc., and our founding families began to meet with a mission of community service and outreach.
Harvey and Betsy are no longer with us, and the construction company is listed as inactive. Our original mission, however, continues.
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Our Definition Of “Church”
Today, our definition of “church” encompasses much more than acreage and buildings. Our mission is to “serve faithfully - ministering to the needs of those inside and outside of the church.”
This is what we mean when we say we are “lifting our community.”
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