Church History
"After five years of prayer for a Gospel work in Clackamas, twelve Christians met in a home on April 29, 1955, to form a Sunday School under the direction of the American Sunday School Union. With the assistance of the A.S.S.U. missionary, the I.O.O.F. Hall (in Clackamas) was rented as a temporary meeting place. The first classes were held on May 8, 1955. There were thirty-five in attendance for that first meeting. rom the beginning it had been the desire of this group to have a church location of their own; and in October of 1956, the decision was made to build on land donated by a family in the group. Another interested party volunteered to clear the land and dig the basement, and with this the work really begain in earnst.
Through the years willing hands and willing hearts have always been enabled by the Lord to accomplish the work He has called His people to do. Though there is much yet to be done, the church looks ahead with confidence that God will continue to supply all things that are necessary.
The object of our faith is the Lord Jesus Chirst, the aim of our work is to bring glory to Him, our Hope and Salvation."
- Excerpted from historical records of the Second Anniversary and Dedication service of Clackamas Bible Church, May 12, 1957
The original donated land was two lots, each 50ft x 140ft. The church buildiings to the street sit on this property. The parking area and parsonage property were purchased in 1958. The parsonage was built by volunteer labor and occupied the summer of 1959. The duplex property was purchased in 1979, and also built by volunteer help. The Lord graciously provided the funds as needed.
The duplex houses our missionaries when they're home on furlough. This building was remodeled and new furniture added in the summer and fall of 1994.