But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere
—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
- Acts 1:8
—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
- Acts 1:8
We will never be good missionaries around the world until we are great missionaries around the corner. Here at The Harbor, we follow a model of outreach that can be seen in the words of Jesus from Acts 1:8 (above). While Jesus never says there is an order of priority or intended process, many, including ourselves, believe there is.
We desire to show and share the love of Jesus first in our Jerusalem (Bay Area of Houston), then to our Judea (Texas and surrounding region), then to our Samaria (USA), and then to the ends of the earth. In seeking the Lord to open doors of partnership, serving, and sharing in these areas, we focus on this framework for our outreach strategy.
On this page, you'll see a list of local, regional, national, and global partners, as well as some of the events we lead at The Harbor, which are helping us live out our vision of changing the world one life at a time. The Harbor and many of the people of The Harbor partner with these organizations through giving time, physical gifts and abilities, and financial resources. Our annual Compassion Offering, received at the end of each year, funds all of our Outreach efforts in the coming year. In 2024, we exceeded our goal of $228,250 and received $259,956. These resources will all be used to continue living out our vision as a church through our Outreach efforts. If you would like to learn more about the Compassion Fund click here for details.
We desire to show and share the love of Jesus first in our Jerusalem (Bay Area of Houston), then to our Judea (Texas and surrounding region), then to our Samaria (USA), and then to the ends of the earth. In seeking the Lord to open doors of partnership, serving, and sharing in these areas, we focus on this framework for our outreach strategy.
On this page, you'll see a list of local, regional, national, and global partners, as well as some of the events we lead at The Harbor, which are helping us live out our vision of changing the world one life at a time. The Harbor and many of the people of The Harbor partner with these organizations through giving time, physical gifts and abilities, and financial resources. Our annual Compassion Offering, received at the end of each year, funds all of our Outreach efforts in the coming year. In 2024, we exceeded our goal of $228,250 and received $259,956. These resources will all be used to continue living out our vision as a church through our Outreach efforts. If you would like to learn more about the Compassion Fund click here for details.
The Harbor Food Pantry
Help fight hunger in our area by regularly bringing non-perishable foods to the gray pantry right outside our doors. The Harbor Pantry supports several local shelters and food pantries. Our distribution currently goes to the Alvin Food Pantry, Grace Episcopal Church, and Faith Community Church which assists the Archangels ministry to give food to the homeless. We also contribute to local blessing boxes. Help us feed our community by bringing something each Sunday. Here is a list of the items we especially need.
- Rice
- Soup
- Pasta
- Pasta sauce
- Jelly or jam
- Dried beans
- Peanut butter
- Canned veggies
- Macaroni and cheese
- Canned chicken and/or tuna
- Pop-top meals (ravioli, Spaghetti-o’s, etc)
- Paper goods (toilet paper and paper towels)
Sponsor a Child in Extreme Poverty
The Harbor is partnering with Compassion International to minister to the people of New Life Church in Peru. Currently, our Harbor family sponsors over 200 children at this center! But there are more children at New Life Church that are awaiting sponsors. Will you love a child in extreme poverty in Jesus' name through sponsorship today?
Serve with One of Our Area Outreach Partner Ministries
Click on the name of a ministry to go to their website.
A Treasure of Dreams
Provides quality, family focused, care, support, and resources to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Alvin Food Pantry
Their mission is to provide food and show the love of God with weekly food distribution.
Bridge over Troubled Water
Offers support, provides safety, and prevents domestic and sexual violence
Bridges to Life
Prison ministry whose mission is to heal crime victims, rehabilitate offenders, and make our communities safer
Club One
Their main mission is to introduce children to Christ through the Bible and its teachings in fun ways.
Embrace Grace Ministry
A ministry to love, support, and encourage those single and pregnant
Family Promise
Delivers innovative solutions for family homelessness including prevention, shelter, and stabilization services
Grace Episcopal Alvin
Drive-thru food distribution
Grace Episcopal Shower Trailer
Shower facilities for the homeless
Inspira Pregnancy Resource Center
Offers free pregnancy testing, resources, and support
Isaiah 117 House
Provides physical and emotional support in a safe and loving home for children awaiting placement
Laundry Love
Showing the love of Jesus to people while helping them with their laundry
Meals on Wheels
Delivering meals and the love of Jesus to local seniors so that no one is left hungry or isolated
The Sanctuary Foster Care Services
Exists to achieve permanent sanctuary and healing homes for children and families from hard places
Provides quality, family focused, care, support, and resources to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Alvin Food Pantry
Their mission is to provide food and show the love of God with weekly food distribution.
Bridge over Troubled Water
Offers support, provides safety, and prevents domestic and sexual violence
Bridges to Life
Prison ministry whose mission is to heal crime victims, rehabilitate offenders, and make our communities safer
Club One
Their main mission is to introduce children to Christ through the Bible and its teachings in fun ways.
Embrace Grace Ministry
A ministry to love, support, and encourage those single and pregnant
Family Promise
Delivers innovative solutions for family homelessness including prevention, shelter, and stabilization services
Grace Episcopal Alvin
Drive-thru food distribution
Grace Episcopal Shower Trailer
Shower facilities for the homeless
Inspira Pregnancy Resource Center
Offers free pregnancy testing, resources, and support
Isaiah 117 House
Provides physical and emotional support in a safe and loving home for children awaiting placement
Laundry Love
Showing the love of Jesus to people while helping them with their laundry
Meals on Wheels
Delivering meals and the love of Jesus to local seniors so that no one is left hungry or isolated
The Sanctuary Foster Care Services
Exists to achieve permanent sanctuary and healing homes for children and families from hard places
Interested in Serving or Learning More?
Please use this form to let us know you are interested in serving with one or more of the partnership ministries listed. You can also use this form to gain more information about any or all of these ministries. These are some of our more frequent serves but we have MANY more. If you are interested in finding out about another organization or type of serve, please use the box at the bottom of this form to let us know. We are excited to help you get connected!