Our Teen Mission Trip heads to Living Hope Church (Reno, NV) this July, and we would love to do more.
As announced Wednesday, April 24, we will be holding a special business meeting on May 8. We will vote on using 10% of last year’s overage to strategically partner with our Hope for Reno church plant. If the vote is favorable, we will then hold a Bridge to Reno interest meeting on May 12 (11:15 AM, AUD). If you are interested in taking a mission trip to Reno, please let us know. We may be able to help fund part of your trip.
Why Reno?
Living Hope Church
Started by a team of four families in 2021, the mission of Living Hope Church centers around bringing broken lives to living hope in Christ. The name of their church comes from the first chapter of 1 Peter where Peter reminds the early Christians that they were “born again to a living hope.”
Connection Between Greenville and Reno
Their congregation is just like ours, committed to following Christ and sharing the hope that comes through knowing Him. The Wess family is sent out directly from our church, and we are excited to see them serving the Lord in this new place. Several teams from our church have been out to visit Reno include our teens and Pursue young professionals. Other members of our church have gone out to visit the church to learn about the ministry.
The Importance of Church Planting
Living Hope Church is committed to being a light for the Gospel in Reno, as of 2017 the second most unchurched city in America (Barna).
While Greenville is overflowing with wonderful Gospel churches, we at Morningside have a similar burden to be a light in our community in Greenville. We also believe in partnering with those spreading the Gospel around the world. Morningside is heavy focused on investing in missions. It’s a core part of our identity.
Financial Support
Our investment into missions flows not only from the Bible’s commands to spread the Gospel, but also from the hearts of the people in our church. We support all four church families financially and we have supported people from our church who have gone out to visit and encourage them. Sending more teams of people out to Reno is a priority of ours for this year.
Challenges and Triumphs
Initially, the four families who started the church were by themselves, but God has brought numerous people to them from the community in Reno and from around the country. The church in Reno will continue to face many challenges ahead, but God will continue to bless them just like he already has.
Future Plans and Continued Support
We hope that you will continue to support the ministry of Morningside and Living Hope by investing financially in their success. We also hope you will consider investing some of your time by visiting the church in Reno. By taking the time to meet the people of the church and hear their burdens, you will be able to pray for them more confidently.
We are excited to extend our support and partnership to Living Hope Church, knowing that together, we can make a difference in the lives of countless individuals who are seeking purpose in their own lives - purpose that can only come through Christ.
This summer our teen mission trip returns to Reno. If you would like to give toward their trip, just choose “Teen Mission Team Fund” at morningside.org/give.
Apply today for Bridge to Reno!