The Effective and The Ineffective Presence The Effective and The Ineffective Presence . . ( 5 : 13) " You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. (Mat 5 : 13) . . ( 5 : 13) " You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. (Mat 5 : 13) (2 2 : 8) (for that righteous man, dwelling among them, tormented [his] righteous soul from day to day by seeing and hearing [their] lawless deeds) -- (2Pe 2 : 8) (2 2 : 8) (for that righteous man, dwelling among them, tormented [his] righteous soul from day to day by seeing and hearing [their] lawless deeds) -- (2Pe 2 : 8) 1) The Ineffective 1) The Ineffective ( 19 : 17) So it came to pass, when they had brought them outside, that he said, "Escape for your life! Do not look behind you nor stay anywhere in the plain. Escape to the mountains, lest you be destroyed" (Gen 19 : 17) ( 19 : 17) So it came to pass, when they had brought them outside, that he said, "Escape for your life! Do not look behind you nor stay anywhere in the plain. Escape to the mountains, lest you be destroyed" (Gen 19 : 17) 1) The Ineffective 1) The Ineffective 2) The Ineffective Presence 2) The Ineffective Presence . Then Laban said to Jacob, "Here is this heap and here is [this] pillar, which I have placed between you and me. "This heap [is] a witness, and [this] pillar [is] a witness, that I will not pass beyond this heap to you, . Then Laban said to Jacob, "Here is this heap and here is [this] pillar, which I have placed between you and me. "This heap [is] a witness, and [this] pillar [is] a witness, that I will not pass beyond this heap to you, . . ( 31 : 51 53) and you will not pass beyond this heap and this pillar to me, for harm. "The God of Abraham, the God of Nahor, and the God of their father judge between us" And Jacob swore by the Fear of his father Isaac. (Gen 31 : 51 53) . . ( 31 : 51 53) and you will not pass beyond this heap and this pillar to me, for harm. "The God of Abraham, the God of Nahor, and the God of their father judge between us" And Jacob swore by the Fear of his father Isaac. (Gen 31 : 51 53) 2) The Ineffective Presence 2) The Ineffective Presence 2) The Ineffective Presence 2) The Ineffective Presence . ( 34 : 30 31) Then Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, "You have troubled me by making me obnoxious among the inhabitants of the land, among the Canaanites and the Perizzites; and since I [am] few in number, they will gather themselves together against me and kill me. I shall be destroyed, my household and I". But they said, "Should he treat our sister like a harlot? (Gen 34 : 30 31) . ( 34 : 30 31) Then Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, "You have troubled me by making me obnoxious among the inhabitants of the land, among the Canaanites and the Perizzites; and since I [am] few in number, they will gather themselves together against me and kill me. I shall be destroyed, my household and I". But they said, "Should he treat our sister like a harlot? (Gen 34 : 30 31) 3) The Ineffective Presence 3) The Ineffective Presence Moses in Egypt during the first 40 years Moses in Egypt during the first 40 years David when he escaped and stayed among the Palestinians David when he escaped and stayed among the Palestinians The Effective Presence The Effective Presence Daniel in Babel Daniel in Babel Joseph in Egypt Joseph in Egypt Esther in Shushan the citadel Esther in Shushan the citadel Jonah in Nineveh Jonah in Nineveh John the Baptist in Judea John the Baptist in Judea The Effective Presence The Effective Presence . Now those who were scattered after the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to no one but the Jews only. But some of them were men from Cyprus and Cyrene, who, when they had come to Antioch, spoke to the Hellenists, . Now those who were scattered after the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to no one but the Jews only. But some of them were men from Cyprus and Cyrene, who, when they had come to Antioch, spoke to the Hellenists, The Effective Presence The Effective Presence . . . preaching the Lord Jesus. And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord. Then news of these things came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent out Barnabas to go as far as Antioch. . . . preaching the Lord Jesus. And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord. Then news of these things came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent out Barnabas to go as far as Antioch. The Effective Presence The Effective Presence . . ( 11 : ) When he came and had seen the grace of God, he was glad, and encouraged them all that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord. For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord. (Act 11 : 19 24) . . ( 11 : ) When he came and had seen the grace of God, he was glad, and encouraged them all that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord. For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord. (Act 11 : 19 24) The Effective Presence The Effective Presence The Coptic Communities in Europe??? The Coptic Communities in Europe??? Searching for a source of income Searching for a source of income Loosing the Goal Greediness and asking for more Greediness and asking for more Indulging in lusts and pleasures Indulging in lusts and pleasures Loss of Identity Loss of Identity The Coptic Communities in Europe??? The Coptic Communities in Europe??? Loosing the Goal The struggle for survival The struggle for survival ... ... ... Jealousy... Complaining... Fear... Carelessness ... ... ... Jealousy... Complaining... Fear... Carelessness The Coptic Communities in Europe??? The Coptic Communities in Europe??? Loosing the Goal Imitating the European Community Imitating the European Community In order to reach an Effective Presence, In order to reach an Effective Presence, Strong Spiritual Life Strong Spiritual Life 1) Self Confidence A strong sense of belonging to the church, with no conflicts A strong sense of belonging to the church, with no conflicts A strong language and becoming successful in the midst of the community A strong language and becoming successful in the midst of the community ... Explaining the Faith... ... Explaining the Faith... Principles of Apologetics Principles of Apologetics Principles of Evangelism Principles of Evangelism In order to reach an Effective Presence, In order to reach an Effective Presence, 2) A Simple clear proclaimed dogma Studying each community and its needs Studying each community and its needs Human Development Human Development In order to reach an Effective Presence, In order to reach an Effective Presence, 3) Community service based on giving and role modelling Media - Sites Media - Sites Booklets - Flyers Booklets - Flyers 4) Up-to-date sorts of Communication In order to reach an Effective Presence, In order to reach an Effective Presence,