The starfish story
Many thousands of starfish were washed ashore after a violent storm. A young boy was gently tossing them, one by one, back into the sea. "You're wasting your time son," said a passer-by, "you’ll never save them all."
"Oh I know," replied the boy as he tossed in a few more, "but I can save this one… and this one…"
Our Mission
Asterias* is a Christian organisation dedicated to saving people in Kenya who have been stranded and have little hope without our help. One by one they can be saved…
*The Latin name of the Common Starfish (in UK waters) is Asterias rubens.
Asterias Prayer Group
The first monthly Asterias prayer group started in January 2009 at the home of Anne and Paul Bailie. This takes place on the second Monday of the month, and enables those who attend to play their part in serving the people of Kenya through prayer. By coming along to the prayer group you will hear regular updates about Asterias’ work and be able to pray specifically for the needs of its projects and of individuals within them.
North Down Mayor's Charity Golf Day
The North Down Mayor's Charity Golf Day will be held at Bangor Golf Club on Friday 1st May 2009. T-off will be from 11am to 3pm. 4 Balls are welcome. This will be a great round of Golf on a challenging course! The cost will be £35 - including Lunch. Asterias are privileged to be one of the Mayor's three charities to be chosen to benefit from this year's events. To book a spot, phone Heather, the Mayor's Secretary, on Bangor 91 278067
Dates for your Diary
Mayor's Charity Event - Saturday 23rd May 2009 - Donaghadee Male Voice Choir at Hamilton Road Presbyterian Church, Bangor.
Mayor's Charity Event - Monday 1st June - Quiz Night - Town Hall, Castle Park, Bangor (in the Council Chamber).
Mobile Phones
Do you have old mobile phones which could be recycled? Working order or not, each could raise £3 for Asterias and the people of Kenya. Perhaps you would like to put a box in your school, university, workplace or church to collect them, instead of them collecting dust in people's homes! Then contact Asterias for them to be collected and sent on their journey to be recycled into a new creation! Make those old mobile phones feel like they have some worth again and get collecting! Prizes available for those who reach the target of 100 phones. For posters or collection, contact rachel.boyle@asterias.org.
Asterias derives its income from voluntary contributions and donations from people in Northern Ireland and beyond who share its aims of providing spiritual and practical support to the people of Kenya. Asterias also runs a series of fund-raising events to raise both the profile of the Organisation and funds to support its work in Kenya.
Asterias is now a member of Mission Agencies Partnership (MAP)