The church should put their money and effort in ministry to the poor. The people of Living Hope have recently agreed to adopt a homeless family with children. In Housing, the church has entered into a two year commitment to supplement the needs of a homeless family. This money will assist with much needed items including rent, school expenses, helping to set up an apartment with furniture and cooking needs, providing birthday and Christmas gifts or possibly even affordable transportation. We cannot help everyone, but we believe we, as even a small congregation, can help one family.
Churches are money hungry.
The mission of Living Hope is to be faithful to the teachings of Jesus, while at the same time addressing the issues that have driven people away from the church. Over half of Jesus' teachings deal with money or it's use. We believe it is Biblical to bring an offering to God. However, passing an offering plate is a cultural behavior. At Living Hope we make offering boxes available on the sides of the worship area.