One of the aspects of Acts is the readiness of the disciples to follow the leading of the spirit, to preach the gospel and to give account for our faith.
When Peter pulls the beggar up to his feet, it is Peter who is showing faith and not the beggar.
We need to get ourselves out of the thought that there is only one way to evangelise in the community. Especially within our church, it is easy to think that evangelism is only done on Friday and Saturday through handing out tracts and open air preaching.