Oregon Church's Land DISAPPEARING Into River: Race to Raise $2.3M Before Property Is SWALLOWED

Michael Ringer

Michael Ringer

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Oregon Church's Land DISAPPEARING Into River: Race to Raise $2.3M Before Property Is SWALLOWED
Oregon Church Races to Save Property as River Swallows Half Acre in Two Years

Life Bible Church Loses Half Acre to Erosion in Two Years as Willamette River Threatens Entire Ministry

Life Bible Church in Harrisburg, Oregon, is racing to raise $2.3 million to prevent the Willamette River from washing away its property after losing more than half an acre to erosion in just two years.

"Rapid riverbank erosion has accelerated beyond what could have been anticipated, threatening buildings, infrastructure, and the safety of our campus," the church announced in a weekend GoFundMe campaign.

The property became the church's permanent home in 2015 after years of prayer. They constructed a 23,000 square foot sanctuary on the former resort property.

Pool Already Lost to Erosion

In 2024, the church decommissioned its swimming pool after the river undermined all concrete decking. They filled it with sand and rock at $12,000 to prevent it floating downstream.

Experts say the church lost 0.61 acres since 2023, with erosion ranging from 40 to 85 feet. When built in 2013, the sanctuary sat 75 feet from the riverbank.

The Army Corps of Engineers quoted $10 million for repairs. A member engineer designed an alternative using steel sheet piles for $2.3 million. Construction began January 12.

"We are praying that the ground remains stable throughout the installation," pastor Brad Neuschwander said.

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