For the past several months we have been using a couple of tables in the back hallway of the ground floor of the church as SHARING TABLES. The concept is to take any items that you want or need and to leave any items that you want to share with someone else. EVERYTHING IS FREE.
We all love our stuff, but sometimes the stuff we own gets overcoming. In the past months the table has held a variety of items including perfume bottles, home decorations, pictures, unwanted but good electronics, videos, cd's, food items, clothing, hats and office supplies. The table is popular with the folks who attend the 12 step meetings as well as with members and visitors.
I recently saw a TV show on A&E called "Hoarders". Check it out. http://www.aetv.com/hoarders/ Post a response about what you think. Remember the old Shaker song:
"Tis the gift to be simple, 'tis the gift to be free"
Visit the table, search the house for stuff that you don't need any longer. Practice the gift of sharing with others. Experience the joy of a gift with no price.
God calls us to a life of participation and personal responsibility; of generosity, sacrifice and self-restraint.
I think your sharing table is a good idea and I think Hoarders is too close for comfort....
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