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Community Outreach
Hospitality, shared meals, and opportunities to bring neighbors together.
Why Starfish?
A moment on an Alaskan beach that helped shape our calling.
Before Starfish Ministries had a name, Pastor Steve and I traveled from Indiana to Alaska to explore where God was calling me. On a hike near Whittier, we reached a cove where the tide had gone out, leaving starfish scattered across the beach.
We began carrying starfish back to the water. There were so many that Pastor Steve said we could never make a difference for all of them. Holding one starfish, I replied:
“Well, it matters to this one.”
That moment stayed with me. We may not be able to help everyone, but we can faithfully help the person God places in front of us. We want to use the gifts He has given us to meet practical needs, build lifelong friendships, share Jesus when the door opens, and keep showing up regardless of anyone's response.
We serve because of our faith, not because of yours.