Salty Sidewalks: A Divine Experiment

What would happen if we peppered our cities and sidewalks with the salt of God's word and the encouragement of our prayers...if we dropped scripture and art, and left these pieces scattered about on our sidewalks?  If we trusted that God would have the "right" person pick it up?
What kind of stories could we share-of God's provision and faithfulness? What sort of global -Gospel impact -could we have, reaching one person at a time?
What sort of testimonies would be released? Call this is a divine experiment- want to join us?
What do you have to do?
*Create scripture verses in whatever way you choose, use photography, clay, mixed media,- let the salt of the Word find its way into your medium, and get ready to  "loose" it in your everyday life, in everyday places, for everyday people to "find", pick up and be blessed.  That this would become sweet, heavenly manna- and an answer to prayer, found by just the right recipient, at just the right, God-ordained moment.
*Post the pics on our FB page  of what you are making and releasing, and pics of your drop off point.  (How fun!) 
The idea is .....
to  INTENTIONALLY......., create a piece that speaks of God's love and declares the Gospel. 
*Pray for the recipient, that His words enter fertile ground. 
*Leave these cards/bookmarks.canvas,tags, crochet pieces, knitted pieces, quilts, sculptures, etc behind at coffee houses and supermarkets, at shops and parks...
*and lets see how God whispers to His beloved - that He does see them and He does care and their prayers have been heard.
Let's sit back and share the stories here.
I cant wait to see what happens.
Want to pull up a chair and join us?
We can share a sweet tea and chat, in the meantime.....♥
 Did you Find a Salt Leak??  Are you curious to find out more about your faith walk and a personal relationship with God?  We have an entire community that has been praying for you as you found His whisper of love.   We have prayed that your salt leak would whisper to your heart of God's great love for you.  You are not forgotten, there is a personal God that knows your name- He knit you together in your mother's womb with a purpose and a passion.

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"In the earlier part of this year, my daughter, Beth, introduced me to Salty Sidewalks. At first, I told her I couldn't do this because I'm not an artist. But, she assured me that being a great artist was not necessary. So, she took me to a local craft store, bought the necessary art items, went home and taught me about using water colors, etc. It was so much fun and I soon realized that even I could create something to share with others. And over the next few months the wheels began turning!

My full-time job at our church is working with senior adults. So, we began having Salty Sidewalk workshops once per month. Instead of "quilting bees", like ladies have had in the past, we have Salty! We started with 5 or so ladies and now we have a group of about 12-13, and growing! Our church provides all our materials and people donate items and also give financial gifts to purchase needed materials!

Our goals for the future are to put together "goody bags" for Gleaning For the World", Samaritans Purse", our church mission groups, etc. They would contain one of our tissue covers, bookmark, hand sanitizer, toothpaste, toothbrush, etc.

God even brought a Liberty student our way who is majoring in art and helping make bookmarks as part of her required Christian service! She is also translating our "cards" into Spanish, Arabic, etc!

​We are excited to watch the Lord provide and open doors for this wonderful evangelistic outreach!
Let me encourage all of you to take part in this blessed opportunity! Only heaven will reveal the impact it is having!"
 ~Joann~
"Hello my dear friends!!! I am on a mission to seek some help from my fellow friends. I am helping a lady I work with who also works with the homeless! I have been trying to give out as many salt leaks as possible to those people. She has a small meeting every week with a group of homeless to help them learn more about God! I gave a few people salt leaks a few weeks ago and now more people are asking for them to pass on to other homeless. Ones that can't make it to the meetings. I however can't do this alone. I was wondering if anyone here would be willing to help with salt leaks so that I can reach the homeless in my hometown. I have tried keeping up with the "demand" but it's impossible. Last week I gave out around 55 salt leaks.... I just need help and these people need a reminder that God is great. I've heard so many sad horrible stories. If possible would you be willing to send me some salt leaks so that I can pass these on to my community."
If you're interested you can....email Lisa for an address to send leaks to: [email protected]
It is always such a great reminder to me when I receive a salt leak of what a difference they can make! To be on the receiving end is such a tremendous blessing and encouragement. I may be having a totally lousy day, and the salt leaks brighten it. I may be discouraged, get my mail, and feel totally uplifted. Salt leaks can be life changers! I know that when we leave salt leaks for people, not everyone will appreciate them, but there are surely people who are touched by those acts of kindness and can feel God's love through them.

I want to share a God story with you. Yesterday I received an email stating that a missionary our church supports has been in the US. While he has been here his family's home was broken into and his wife beaten. The offenders were looking for the pastor to kill him. They came with machetes and guns. They tied his wife and beat her and hid the kids under blankets on the bed as they prepared to rape her. One of the men stopped that action from happening since the kids were there. (Praise God right?) Well, the missionary came last night to speak to us and I knew I needed to bring him a salt leak. As I was preparing it, the Lord led me to this leak for them. At first I thought it was a little silly since it was very girlie. But as he was telling us about what happened, he said his wife kept remembering Psalm 91:4 "He will cover you with His pinions, and under His wings you may seek refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and bulwark." Coincidence? Nope. This is just what God had for her. I love how our ministry is Spirit led and if we are obedient we will be living out His work, His encouragement, His will. Carry on my friends! Be encouraged and encourage someone else today! And BTW, when the missionary saw it, he said they will be framing it and putting it up in their house. 
So will the words that come out of my mouth  not come back empty-handed.  They’ll do the work I sent them to do, they’ll complete the assignment I gave them.  Isaiah 55:11


"So excited! I was commissioned by my church to make 100 salt leaks for their Operation Charlotte event at the end of the month. This event is usually for a week during the summer for the kids, to learn to go and serve our community, showing Christ. This year after the recent events in Charlotte, our church decided to go out again. Those participating will be going out and "live sent", and Salty Sidewalks and salt leaks will be a part of it! Since I am a stay at home mom with my kids in middle and high school, I will get to spend my day creating and praying getting all of these done! I'm so blessed and excited to be a part of OC in my own little way! Please pray for this event ahead of time. I will update later with exact dates. As Miss Lisa says, "Yay God!" - Julie

Want To Get More Involved?    Not Sure How?

Perhaps you are not led to be creative, we still need your help! How can you join in the Kingdom work of Salty Sidewalks?
*Pray for the ministry, for the hands that create, for the hearts that donate financially, protection from the schemes of the enemy.
*Help us reach more people through our project.  Every ministry has hidden costs, Salty Sidewalks is no different. Internet fees, supply fees, printing costs, postage fees, art supplies (for salt parties) are all factored in maintaining this ministry.
Prayer is our number one line of defense and donations can help us continue on in this Kingdom work!
"We are not simply making things. We are including the precious word of God, and I know we have said this so many times here, but it is so true! God's word never, ever comes back void"- Kim