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Dear Harbor Church...
I’ve read these stories hundreds of times, but my mind is still blown by how much Jesus cares about every individual lost person being found:

What man among you, who has a hundred sheep and loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open field and go after the lost one until he finds it? (Luke 15:3)

What woman who has ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it? (Luke 15:8)

The younger son gathered together all he had and traveled to a distant country, where he squandered his estate in foolish living. … When he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired workers have more than enough food, and here I am dying of hunger! I’ll get up, go to my father, and say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight. … The father told his servants, “Quick! bring the fattened calf and slaughter it, and let’s celebrate with a feast, because this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found! (Luke 15:13-24)

One lost sheep. One lost coin. One lost son. Jesus is always looking for one more.

What if each one of us committed to reach one more person with the saving grace of Jesus?

And what if there were so many people coming to faith that we had to plant 100 more churches just to fit them all?

And what if those churches reached one percent of the population of Hawaii?

I’ve seen God do amazing things in Harbor Church over the past 18 years of our existence. He’s grown us from a little house-church in East Oahu into a family of five growing churches across the island. He’s saved people, healed marriages, transformed lives.

And from what I can tell, he was just warming up. This year we have a cohort of 7 potential church-planters being trained. We have new connection and outreach initiatives launching in Kaka‘ako and across the island. We have new community groups multiplying all the time.

God’s work in Harbor is just accelerating. That’s why we’re expecting great things from him and attempting great things for him.

Are you ready?

Expectant,

Matt Dirks | Pastor for Preaching and Vision

We need $866,100 for 2024.

Here’s where that’s going:

Sending | 27%

God has called us to reach across the islands and around the world. He cares about our neighbors and he cares about the nations. Together we’ll reach Kaka‘ako, Hawai‘i Nei, and the Pacific Rim to see one more saved, and then one more.

$236,400 if fully funded*

Together we will…

  • Train a cohort of potential church-planters.
  • Fund the expansion of Harbor Waipahu, Nu‘uanu, and North Shore.
  • Support planting partners across Hawaii, in Japan, and Southeast Asia.
  • Plan neighborhood outreach events (Easter Egg hunt, Movie Night, Block Party) to reach our neighbors, and partner with local ministries.

* Percentages based on projected income.
* Includes percentage of operational and administrative costs.

Family | 26%
God has called us to make disciples of all ages so that every person at every stage of life is becoming a lifelong follower of Jesus. Where every keiki and student is receiving Jesus-centered, Bible-saturated discipleship at church, in partnership with strong families.

$230,500 if fully funded*

Together we will…

  • Plan events and activities to reach and connect kids and students.
  • Fund our Family Ministry staff to lead and disciple the next generation.
  • Upgrade our downstairs facilities for greater safety and effectiveness for keiki and youth ministry.

* Percentages based on projected income.
* Includes percentage of operational and administrative costs.

Formation | 22%
We’re in this together! Life in Christ is a community project and we will create environments where every person can find a community to help nurture the seed of the gospel.

$183,000 if fully funded*

Together we will…

  • Expand our Biblical Counseling ministry with a new cohort of trained and certified counselors.
  • Offer Summer Seminars to equip the church family in practical areas of life and faith.
  • Provide financial assistance and care for Harbor families in need.
  • Fund ministry leadership to help move the ministry forward.

* Percentages based on projected income.
* Includes percentage of operational and administrative costs.

Gathering | 25%
Sunday gatherings are where Harbor truly comes together! They’re a place where disciples are formed as Jesus is worshiped, the Bible is taught, the gospel is preached, the lost are saved, people are sent, and our island is blessed. Together we can play a vital part in planting and growing gospel seeds.

$212,100 if fully funded*

Together we will…

  • Fund ministry leadership, including staff to assist with music and production.
  • Upgrade technology for in-person services, online sermons and digital engagement.
  • Upgrade our Aloha Area to help first time guests connect to life at Harbor Church.

* Percentages based on projected income.
* Includes percentage of operational and administrative costs.

 If you’re not giving anything…
start giving something.

If you give occasionally…
give regularly.

If you give regularly…
give proportionately (like 10%).

If you give proportionately…
give sacrificially.