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The first step for a new church near the Progress/Beaverton/Portland area began in 1954, when leaders of the former Evangelical Lutheran Church laid plans for starting a congregation in the area. In April of 1960 the Washington County Planning Commission issued a certification for the construction of a church in Progress, Oregon, later known as 7400 Scholls Ferry Road, Beaverton. The contract for construction to begin was signed in February of 1961. Rev. Herbert W. Siefkes was called as the first pastor of the church, beginning his ministry on May 1, 1961. He helped to facilitate the building project, purchase a parsonage, and organize a steering committee for the new congregation. The first service was held in the church on June 18, 1961 and the first Sunday School a week later. Rev. Siefkes was installed on November 5 of that year, that date also marking the dedication of the building. The congregation had 41 charter members.
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This folder includes a congregational historical record, various letters, map of the Beaverton area, a notice of a public hearing, a building budget and proposal, an informational booklet from the church, an annual report from 1966, an invitation to attend the church’s first service, a bulletin from the dedication, a bulletin from 1961, a bulletin from 1963, a 1965 report, a congregation statistical record, a letter of call, congregational directory, American Mission agreement, a tenth anniversary program,program and invitation for the installation of Laurie Larson Caesar, a newspaper clipping from 1997, a brochure of available programs, "Mission of the Atonement" informational packet on joint Lutheran-Catholic programs, an installation program for Dale Jamtgaard, an installation program for Matthew Tumulty, service sheet for 1987, and church constitution.
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A picture of the church building from the side.
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A picture of the church interior.
On June 1, 1973, Rev. E. David Spencer and family arrived in Beaverton from Utica, Michigan. The first worship service, held at Somerset West Covenant Church, was on September 9, 1973, with formal organization taking place on February 27, 1974. Groundbreaking for the new building was held October 6, 1974, with the first worship service, taking place there on June 1, 1975. The church was designed for multi-purpose activities and services, and has housed the Headstart program of Washington County.
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This folder contains a congregational record and a letter from Milton Nesvig.
After a year of intensive calling by pastor/developer Donald Clinton, St. Andrew Lutheran Church of Beaverton, Oregon was organized on March 23, 1953. In 1961 the first church was dedicated. Office space was added in 1966 and classrooms in 1970. New offices, additional classrooms, and a fireside room were added in 1978. Ground was broken for a new worship unit in 1986.
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This folder contains a congregational historical record, a bulletin from 1983, a 10th anniversary booklet, dedication service bulletin, a 1977-78 church directory, bulletins from the dedication and installation service in 1953, a church pamphlet, a bulletin from the ordination and installation of John Beavers, a 1977 long-range planning report, council meeting notes from 1977 and 1978, a church site study, 1976 annual meeting notes, congregational covenant for 1974-75, a 1974 program summary, “Priorities 1974" report, a bulletin for the service of installation for Michael J. McAllister in 1997, and one for Melanie Ehlerin 1993, a 1994 newspaper clipping regarding the organ, a 1993 overview of historical highlights, a program for Herbert and Dorothy Forn in 1987, the church constitution, a letter from the church council regarding the expansion, and a building financial statement from 1978.
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A picture of the church building.
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A picture from the Dedication Service of the church, on December 12th, 1953. From left to right are Rev. Donald A. Clinton, Rev. Theodore Harting and Dr. L.H. Steinhoff.
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A picture of the church interior.
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A picture of of Rev. Donald A. Clinton, the church pastor, beside the altar.
St. Matthew, first known as West Hills Lutheran church, was organized on January 10, 1943 with 23 charter members. Because of World War II the congregation was unable to build, so they used a vacant office building and the chapel of a defunct cemetery. The first building was on the corner of 103rd Ct. and Canyon Road. An expanded church plant was dedicated on March 6, 1960. A large sanctuary was added to the facilities on May 11, 1975.
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This folder includes a church baptism and attendance projection, a congregational historical record, a bulletin from 1960, an informational booklet about the church, a dedication booklet from 1960, an invitation to a vespers service, a 25th anniversary booklet, newspaper clippings, a summary report from 1969, a congregational statistical record, a thank you note to PLU from the church, a bulletin from 1985, Pacific Lutheran University campus visit itinerary, a church informational booklet, documentation from the telethon program, various letters, a bulletin for the installation of Marcia Ann Thorklesonin, a bulletin for the installation of Eric G. Burtness, a guidebook for the church building from 1994, church bylaws, a program for the ordination of Charles David Slocum, the church constitution, a 50th anniversary booklet, a newspaper clipping about the anniversary, a 1990 bulletin for the ordination of Robert Clayton Fisher, a 1998 bulletin, a program and pamphlet for the installation of Daniel L. Brunnerin, and a program for the ordination of Timothy J. Uecker.
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A picture of the church building. Taken in January 1986.
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A postcard with a photo of the church building.
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A postcard with a picture of the church building.
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Pastor Walter Battermann and his wife Erna stand together for a photo. Taken on November 20th, 1977.
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From left to right: Intern Merrill Morse, Jonolyn Wilson, Rev. Scriver Kloth, Rev. Gerald Fosen, Erna Batterman, Rev. Walter Batterman, and Rev. Duane Tollefson. Taken on November 20th 1977.
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