our history

our history

Two women dressed in white outfits standing and talking outdoors, with a bush and a wall in the background.

Circa 1930

Rev. Grindel & Versteeg

The two pioneering women who started Full Gospel Assembly of God (Now Lebanon First Assembly).

Group photo of men, women, and children outdoors, dressed in early 20th-century clothing, standing and sitting in front of a wooden building.

Congregation at Rose Street

The congregation started with about 40 people

Black and white photo of a house with stone and wood siding, featuring large arched windows, a pointed roof, and a front walkway.

1935

1935 - a new church was built on Morton Street in Lebanon, Oregon.

A black and white photo of a family standing outdoors in front of a wooden building with two windows. There are seven people, including three men, three women, and one girl, all smiling and dressed in vintage clothing.

The church was built under the direction of Pastor Ferris Dodd.

Black and white photo of a church with a sharply pitched roof, tall arched window, and trimmed bushes in front. An adjacent building and a street with a sign and utility pole are visible, along with a tree on the right.

1937

July 13-22, 1937 - Lebanon First Assembly joined with 76 churches to form the Oregon District Council of the Assemblies of God.

A sepia-toned photo of a school building with a large cross on the front right side, a ramp leading to the main entrance, and a parking lot in front.

1982

We moved to our new permanent location.

A large group of people gathered inside a spacious hall, many of whom are waving at the camera. The hall features tall, gray columns and a high ceiling with modern lighting fixtures.

1997

In November of 1997, we moved into the newest addition of our building.