Inspiration

The Evangelical Alliance has just released a great report that highlights some significant trends about what we believe and how we are reaching out. The research was conducted in August this year and has some fascinating snapshots. For instance 81% of those questioned had seen Friendship evangelism work effectively, although 60% said they had missed a chance to speak to others about God in the past four months.According to this survery, almost half of us say that most of our friends are Christian.
The twenty four pages make interesting reading. I recommend you take a look at the site today- and I look forward to reading your thoughts and comments…
http://www.eauk.org/church/resources/snapshot/confidently-sharing-the-gospel.cfm

Have a look at some of the bargains in our online store. Everything you buy helps Activate, as well as those who create the products in developing countries. http://activateyourlife.ethictrade.com

* I try to buy local or global with my presents. Either I walk to my local town centre shops and buy from independent traders or I buy from the internet with companies that are doing something for charity, fairtrade or poverty. I am delighted that the last few presents I have bought have been through Ethictrade and Achkiy and that I could buy them in the Activate online store with sale prices and a donation going to Activate!

I have bought a belt for my 16 year old son, not normally that exciting a present but when the rest of my family spied it before it was wrapped they were all amazed. It is made out of a bicycle wheel with the tread and smell all still there, plus a smart buckle. My son is a keen cyclist and I think will be delighted. I have also bought some beautiful scented cube candles. And a gorgeous Achkiy bead and ribbon black necklace. The goods arrived quickly and the packaging meant they were all in good condition.