There’s something sacred about the word “home,” especially at Christmas. But for many, the holidays also highlight just how far we’ve drifted. In the story of the Prodigal Son, we find our story too—a story of wandering, waiting, and welcoming. This Christmas, we’ll step into each perspective of the parable, rediscovering the heart of the Gospel and the invitation of Advent. Whether you’ve wandered far, stayed but grown bitter, or are simply longing for something more—there’s good news: The Father is still watching. The table is still set. And no matter where you’ve been, you can always come “Home for Christmas.”

One of the ways we live out our vision is through our Annual Compassion Offering, an opportunity that is above-and-beyond our regular financial giving. The Compassion Offering funds our outreach efforts for each coming year as we serve in God’s Kingdom, both here in the Bay Area and around the world.  This year’s Offering is now underway. We are asking our Harbor family to pray, "God, what do you want to give through me, above and beyond my regular giving, to help meet the needs of those around me and around the world?"

God will never ask us to give what He is not willing and able to provide, understanding that no one person will give everything, but we can all give something, and if we all give something, we'll end up accomplishing everything God wants to accomplish through us.