Big Island
Women of the Word
Women of the Word
Statement of Faith
One God. The God of Israel.
One Jesus-- His son; born of a virgin.
12 disciples, Christ-chosen and trained. His Church. Growing, still.
The Holy Spirit; our Helper.
The Word of God-the Holy Bible; God breathed and flawless.
Salvation only through Jesus Christ; a gift of His grace.
Starfish Stories...dedicated to Lea K. ...a favorite starfish
The original "Star Thrower" was written by Loren Eiseley (1907-1977) and it reads like this:
Early one morning an elderly gentleman began walking along the beach, in the distance he saw someone lean down, pick something up, and throw it into the ocean. As he got closer, he saw that the figure was that of a young man, picking up starfish, one by one, and throwing each one gently back into the water. He came closer still and called out, "Good Morning! May I ask what it is that you are doing?" The young man paused, looked up, and answered, "Throwing starfish into the ocean." The old man smiled, and said, "I must ask, then, WHY are you throwing starfish into the ocean?" To this the young man replied, "The sun is up soon, and the tide is going out. If I do not throw them in, they will die." Upon hearing this, the old man commented, "But, young man, do you not realize that there are miles and miles of beach...and that there are stafish all along each and every mile? You cannot possibly make a difference!"
The young man listened politely. Then he bent down, picking up another starfish, he threw it gently into the sea, past the breaking waves and said, "It made a difference to that one."
Do you have a Starfish Story? A time when one person made a difference? A victory that came in spite of much discouragement, possibly even from those who meant well?...we will soon be taking your "starfish" stories.
The original "Star Thrower" was written by Loren Eiseley (1907-1977) and it reads like this:
Early one morning an elderly gentleman began walking along the beach, in the distance he saw someone lean down, pick something up, and throw it into the ocean. As he got closer, he saw that the figure was that of a young man, picking up starfish, one by one, and throwing each one gently back into the water. He came closer still and called out, "Good Morning! May I ask what it is that you are doing?" The young man paused, looked up, and answered, "Throwing starfish into the ocean." The old man smiled, and said, "I must ask, then, WHY are you throwing starfish into the ocean?" To this the young man replied, "The sun is up soon, and the tide is going out. If I do not throw them in, they will die." Upon hearing this, the old man commented, "But, young man, do you not realize that there are miles and miles of beach...and that there are stafish all along each and every mile? You cannot possibly make a difference!"
The young man listened politely. Then he bent down, picking up another starfish, he threw it gently into the sea, past the breaking waves and said, "It made a difference to that one."
Do you have a Starfish Story? A time when one person made a difference? A victory that came in spite of much discouragement, possibly even from those who meant well?...we will soon be taking your "starfish" stories.
A group of Women on the Big Island of Hawaii who have simply and clearly decided to BELIEVE GOD We exist to: Encourage women to draw near to the God of the Bible. Provide a place for study of the scriptures. Share testimonies and stories of encouragement and faith. Connect women to one another within our community and beyond. Provide a resource area for events, schedules, happenngs and celebrations.
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faith@bigislandwow.com
faith@bigislandwow.com