jesus said … “you are the salt of the earth; but if salt loses its taste … it is no longer...
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Jesus said …Jesus said …
“You are the salt of the earth; but if salt loses its taste … it is no longer good for anything …” (Matthew 5:13)
“You are the salt of the earth; but if salt loses its taste … it is no longer good for anything …” (Matthew 5:13)But why did he say this and what does it mean for us today …
But why did he say this and what does it mean for us today …
… and why here?… and why here?
A message from Bishop Keith
Sinclair
A message from Bishop Keith
Sinclair
In Summary …In Summary …
CelebrateChallengeConnectCommunity
CelebrateChallengeConnectCommunity
The 4 C’sThe 4 C’s
Back to basics …Back to basics …
Over the years many preachers have told us that a small amount of salt flavours the whole of a meal but is that all that there is to it?
Over the years many preachers have told us that a small amount of salt flavours the whole of a meal but is that all that there is to it?Are we here to do nothing more than “season” or “add taste to” our fellow beings with our actions and beliefs?
Are we here to do nothing more than “season” or “add taste to” our fellow beings with our actions and beliefs?
… properties of Salt… properties of Salt
Salt does much more than simply flavour food …Salt does much more than simply flavour food …
It “De-cloys”It “De-cloys”
Salt cuts through grease and sticky stuff ...Salt cuts through grease and sticky stuff ...
… we need to avoid getting bogged down and be prepared to help others through difficult times.
… we need to avoid getting bogged down and be prepared to help others through difficult times.
… properties of Salt… properties of Salt
Salt does much more than simply flavour food …Salt does much more than simply flavour food …
It is “Abrasive”It is “Abrasive”
A paste of salt and water can be used to clean and remove tarnish ...
A paste of salt and water can be used to clean and remove tarnish ...… we may need to tackle
unhelpful attitudes and help others to clean up their acts.
… we may need to tackle unhelpful attitudes and help others to clean up their acts.
… properties of Salt… properties of Salt
Salt does much more than simply flavour food …Salt does much more than simply flavour food …
It “Moderates Reactions”It “Moderates Reactions”
When added to bread dough it controls the fermentation reaction and produces an even texture in the finished loaf ...
When added to bread dough it controls the fermentation reaction and produces an even texture in the finished loaf ...… we need to moderate our
reactions in difficult situations.
… we need to moderate our reactions in difficult situations.
… properties of Salt… properties of Salt
Salt does much more than simply flavour food …Salt does much more than simply flavour food …
It “Modifies Physical Properties”It “Modifies Physical Properties”Salt is well known as a method of reducing the freezing point of water ...
Salt is well known as a method of reducing the freezing point of water ...… we may need to help
people to change in order for them to accept new ways of working or being.
… we may need to help people to change in order for them to accept new ways of working or being.
… properties of Salt… properties of Salt
Salt does much more than simply flavour food …Salt does much more than simply flavour food …
It is a “Preservative”It is a “Preservative”
For many centuries salt has been used to preserve food ...
For many centuries salt has been used to preserve food ...… we can help to preserve
life through our actions.… we can help to preserve life through our actions.
… properties of Salt… properties of Salt
Salt does much more than simply flavour food …Salt does much more than simply flavour food …
Is an “Antiseptic”Is an “Antiseptic”
Gargling with salt solution is a well known way of easing a sore throat...
Gargling with salt solution is a well known way of easing a sore throat...… we need to tackle
infectious or unhelpful attitudes or actions.
… we need to tackle infectious or unhelpful attitudes or actions.
… properties of Salt… properties of Salt
Salt does much more than simply flavour food …Salt does much more than simply flavour food …
It is a “Healer”It is a “Healer”
Salt has been used to treat skin diseases ...Salt has been used to treat skin diseases ...
… when people feel hurt we need to help facilitate the process of healing.
… when people feel hurt we need to help facilitate the process of healing.
… properties of Salt… properties of Salt
Salt offers all of this and more …Salt offers all of this and more …
… if we lose our saltiness we are good for nothing other than to be thrown out!
… if we lose our saltiness we are good for nothing other than to be thrown out!
SeasonsSeasonsDe-cloysDe-cloysCleansesCleanses
ControlsControlsModifie
sModifies Preserv
esPreserves
PurifiesPurifiesHealsHeals
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Our vision for the future …
“SoE is an extended disparate and self sustaining community, with salt as its common motif, that cooperates on a number of levels to discuss, deepen understanding and tackle real issues across a wide spectrum (pastoral, social, economic, spiritual, educational…) for the good of all.”
“SoE is an extended disparate and self sustaining community, with salt as its common motif, that cooperates on a number of levels to discuss, deepen understanding and tackle real issues across a wide spectrum (pastoral, social, economic, spiritual, educational…) for the good of all.”
Our Mission“You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under a bushel basket, but on the lamp stand and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:14-16)
“You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under a bushel basket, but on the lamp stand and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:14-16)
Whilst this mission appears to be overtly Christian and evangelistic in nature, SoE intends to reach beyond any Sacred/Secular Divide to truly assist “all in the house”.
Whilst this mission appears to be overtly Christian and evangelistic in nature, SoE intends to reach beyond any Sacred/Secular Divide to truly assist “all in the house”.
“I give you a new commandment … love one another as I have loved you …” (John 13:34)
“I give you a new commandment … love one another as I have loved you …” (John 13:34)
Jesus said …Jesus said …
For more information contact one of the following
people… Bishop Keith Sinclair
Henry Ratter
George Oliver
Alan Dowen
