WELCOME to the SIXTEEN SMALL STONES Web site! We are a group dedicated to serving the orphaned and less fortunate in Africa and China.
WHAT'S IN A NAME?
Sixteen Small Stones gained its name from a story found in The Book Of Mormon, a book of scripture followed by those of the LDS (Latter Day Saint) faith (to learn more about this religion and this book of Scripture, please visit lds.org)
The story tells of a man who is commanded by God to bring a group of people across a great sea. God tells the man how to build vessels that will be water tight. However, once they are built, the man realizes the vessels are also void of light. The man climbs to the top of a mountain and, “…did molten out of a rock sixteen small stones…” The man brings these stones before God. He tells God that he knows that if God would touch the stones they would, “…shine forth in darkness…”, and the man could put them in the boats to light them. God touches the stones and they produce light.
As Sixteen Small Stones, we feel we are like the man in this story. We have been called to a great work. We come to God with all of our hard work and faith, and know that He will provide a way for us to serve and lift up those most in need.
WHAT ARE YOUR SMALL STONES?
None of us can do a lot, but together we can do much. Each of us has something small we can offer. What will YOU do TODAY to change the world for good? In what small way can you make a difference? Add your small stones to ours and together we can accomplish great things!!
For ideas on how YOU can make a difference, please read our "Projects and Donations" section. You can also find out who could benefit from your prayers and love by reading our blog at sixteensmallstones.blogspot.com where we update regularly about people who need our help!
Welcome to Sixteen Small Stones!
"I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything I will not refuse to do something that I can do!"
~Helen Keller
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