In the Great Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:13-16) Jesus commanded His followers to be both salt and light. Salt is used to preserve and light is used to expose and give clear direction. Every New Testament church should have both elements within the congregation:

SALT MINISTRIES - These are ministries to help the poor, less fortunate, the down and out, the outcast. Our church is engaged in many of these types ministries...Medical Clinic, the ROC, the Clothes Closet, Food Pantry, etc.

LIGHT MINISTRIES - Ministries that expose sin and error and give clear moral direction based on the Word of God.

That is why our "Christian and Family Values" ministry is so important. We must confront the culture and meet the challenge of wickedness, immorality, and injustice in our land. To do that we must be informed.

Praise God for this new ministry.

Pastor Dean