Shareout
 Shareout is a community project run by Huntingdonshire Community Church as an expression of Servant Evangelism through acts of kindness. By itself, though, Servant Evangelism is as incomplete an approach to sharing the gospel as are traditional approaches. However, by focusing on the earlier phases of planting and watering, deeds of kindness tenderize hearts; so they can later receive the message of God's love.
We don't believe Servant Evangelism will work unless we also use more traditional approaches to actually harvest those accepting Christ. As we serve people, God will provide opportunities to explain the Gospel message and eventually pray a sinner's prayer with someone.
Through Shareout, as we go about showing God’s love with no strings attached, God seems to attach a string of some sort to those actions. He creates a tie between the person we serve and Himself. Our prayer in going out into the community with Shareout is, "God, let them forget us, but let them never forget You!"
God is ultimately overseeing the process of evangelism in each person's life. We are the seed's fingers; He is the Master Gardener. God uses numerous connections to bring new children into His family and we pray that Shareout becomes one of these.
As we serve with a good heart, God sends people to us, many of whom we've never served! A spiritual siphon draws people into Shareout and one day we hope into His Kingdom. With very little advertising, we have had many people visit us; many of whom are un-churched.
God is ultimately overseeing the process of evangelism in each person's life. We are the seed's fingers; He is the Master Gardener. God uses numerous connections to bring new children into His family. We are continually amazed at the diverse stories of conversion we hear from new believers.
Our Purpose
For I was hungry and you gave me food,
I was thirsty and you gave me a drink,
I was a stranger and you took me in,
I needed clothes and you clothed me,
I was sick and you looked after me,
I was in prison and you came to visit me.
Matthew 25:35-36
Our Values
Worth - all people are valuable to God and deserve to be treated with respect and dignity
Relationships - we believe individual growth and healing happen as we spend time with people to whom we can show God’s love in a practical way.
Cultural Diversity - we strive to create an atmosphere that is inviting for all people, no matter their racial or religious background
Servanthood - we view serving those in need as a normal part of Christian life
Hope- we believe there is hope for the future for everyone no matter how difficult the situation might appear
Our Logo
Dates for 2008
Saturday 26th January
Saturday 26th April
Sunday 29th June (a 'mini-shareout' at the Family Fun Day)
Saturday 5th July
Saturday 18th October
What Can We Use?
- New or nearly new clothing for men, women or children.
- Non-perishable food items
- Toiletries and cleaning supplies
- Baby items, baby furniture, changing tables, cots, buggies, carriers, car seats and nappies
- New and nearly new household items such as: pots & pans, dishes, blankets, sheets and blankets, pillows, curtains and utensils.
- Children’s toys and games
- Items of furniture in good condition
Unfortunately, we cannot accept any electrical items
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