Where two or three gather . . .

“Where two or three have come together in My name, I am there among them.”
~ Matthew 18:20

As I reflect on the overall goal of The Trifecta Challenge, I believe this picture captures the essence of what took place at Geneva National Golf Course this past Monday. The golf carts bear a resemblance to God’s soldiers heading out to the mission fields to do His work. It started out as a foggy, dreary day, and the people who gathered together that morning prayed for the clouds to clear away and the sun to shine. God answered those prayers, and the soldiers enjoyed a time of fellowship while soaking up the warmth of God’s love on the golf course. These Christian soldiers then gathered together, along with others who joined in for this time of fellowship, to share a meal and raise funds with an auction and raffle for three very worthy causes in Walworth County. God must be very pleased at all who responded to His call to support these community organizations; a total of about $13,000 was received for each organization! Even greater then that, the Christian community of Walworth County gathered together to support the goal of building up Christians to live productive lives serving His name, and had fun doing it! We give praise and glory to our awesome God for all the blessings that will pour forth as a result of doing God’s work.

Praise Reports:

- Geneva Lakes Christian Church donated enough money to go shopping for everything on the food wish list last week!
- Millard Community Church donated a digital camera for the school to take pictures of those ‘precious moments’ for our yearbook, etc.!

- One of our students in the Home was saved last night at worship!


Prayer Requests:
- For one of our students to overcome withdrawal symptoms
- For each child to learn to COPE with their strongholds in life


Ways to Help:

- Renovation Work - we're looking for an electrician and plumber at this time

- Respite Care - Someone to offer to give our house parents and resident assistant an evening off


Donations Needed:

- Two (2) Laptop Computers – We have been blessed with an expert teacher for a Computer class, which is an answer to prayer. We just need a couple more laptops so more can learn at one time.
- Size 1 sweat pants, slacks and jeans for a student


Wish List:
- Beef and Pork – Last year about this time we were blessed with ½ beef and ½ pig, and we have enjoyed that blessing since then. The supply is getting low, and if anyone is interested in donating these again, that would be awesome!

Thank you for your continued prayers and support; have a blessed week!

Trifecta on Monday – You Won’t Want to Miss It!!!

There are so many ways you can take part in the Trifecta on Monday, the 21st of September, to help support Agape House, Army of One and ATLAS of Walworth County. Come enjoy a day of golfing in the beautiful outdoors at Geneva National Golf Club, or join in on the fun for the dinner and auction. Here are just a few of the items up for auction:

~ Condo in Grand Bahamas for one week
~ Home in St. Thomas for one week
~ Condo on Marco Island for one week
~ Party / Wedding Celebration at Geneva National
~ Bedroom Facelift
~ Social Club Membership at Geneva National
~ Curb Appeal Landscaping Package
~ Golf Outing for 24 at Lakewood Golf Club in Lake Geneva (Private course)
~ A Dozen Dates
~ Bears vs. Packers Ticket Package for December 13th
~ And much, much more!

For more information, contact:
Jennifer Myers
Assistant General Manager Geneva National Golf Club
jmyers@gnresort.com
262-245-7041


Praise Reports:

- Agape School received ‘Quality Status’ from A.C.E. They were very impressed with all that has been accomplished here!
- Our faithful volunteers are such a blessing, and we are so grateful for each and every one!


Prayer Requests:
- Prayers for each girl in being the girl God made her to be. We are beginning to notice
that some of the girls are trying to impress others with stories, etc.
- For the families of our students, in particular Paige’s Mom.


Ways to Help:

- Renovation Work - we're looking for an electrician and plumber at this time

- Respite Care - Someone to offer to give our house parents and resident assistant an evening off


Donations Needed:

- NIV Strong's Concordance

- KJV Strong's Concordance

- Older version of Webster's Collegiate Dictionary (at least 20 years old)

- Scientific Calculator


Wish List:
- Canned beans in a variety for making chili (please, not chili beans)
- Sandwich meats
- Cookies and crackers
- Snack size bags of chips for lunches- Bread
- Juice boxes (capri sun)
- Juices for drinking
- Kitchen sponges

May your week be blessed!

Trusting HIM

As we watch the leaves on the trees begin to turn colors, there is a great deal of activity taking place at Agape House and School. We are all filled with anticipation and excitement as we watch to see what God has planned for the next few months.

There has been some renovation activity in the Sanctuary (see picture below), and we are seeing the kitchen take shape with an island that is 23-feet long! Some cupboards have arrived, and there are electrical wires everywhere (we will not lack for electrical outlets)!

Kelly states that the girls are still in the 'honeymoon period', and we are enjoying their eagerness for all that we offer at Agape School. They are making the annual trek to Madison to visit the Villas Zoo today, and I noticed some of them acting like monkeys during lunch break yesterday; could it be they were thinking of their zoo visit?

Praise Reports:

- We are all feeling quite spoiled by the lovely meals that have been prepared for the girls and staff in school this week, as well as the blessing of salads and extra fixings that were donated by the LaGrange United Methodist Church, Whitewater (remnants from the Walworth County Fair)!

- Praise God for the gift of so much food for the Home, as well as school supplies and clothing. God is so awesome as each one of you respond to our needs.

- Another awesome gift was a 1997 Ford 15-passenger van from Faith Baptist Church, Walworth. It was so much fun to see the girls all climb in today as they headed off to Madison to visit the zoo.

- All of our faithful volunteers in the school have been getting used to their new routines, as they come each day to assist in whatever way we need; whether it be in the classroom, the kitchen, or with office work or cleaning.

- We are also very grateful for the volunteers from First Presbyterian Church, Harvard, who came two Saturdays recently to work on the renovation of the Sanctuary. As you can see by the picture, it is beginning to take shape!

Prayer Requests:
- That each of our girls, and their families will learn to reach out and trust HIM
- For God's blessings on the Trifecta fund raiser taking place on Monday, September 21st
- That God will use each one of us as a light in the darkness around us
- That God continue to provide for all of our financial needs for this ministry
- For blessings to pour forth for the staff, volunteers and their families

Ways to Help:
- Renovation Work - we're looking for an electrician and plumber at this time
- Respite Care - Someone to offer to give our house parents and resident assistant an evening off
Donations Needed:
- NIV Strong's Concordance
- KJV Strong's Concordance
- Older version of Webster's Collegiate Dictionary (at least 20 years old)
- Scientific Calculator

Wish List:
- Laptop Computer for School
- Digital Camera for School
- Gas Cards
- Gift Cards for Wal-Mart, McDonalds, Taco Bell, Subway, Burger King, Etc.
- Gift Certificates to go bowling

Thank you to all of you who pray faithfully for Agape House and School. There are so many needs, and we do see prayers answered here every day - God is so good!!!

Staff updates....

After four years with Agape, Tina Ferguson is leaving the position as Pam's assistant. Jan Baker is taking over as the contact person and Pam's assistant for Agape House while also overseeing the administrative duties of Agape School. Liz Pieters has come on staff as receptionist for the school. Karen Hinz is new to the classroom at Agape School as a Teacher's Assistant. We are also pleased to announce Sally Combs as our Volunteer Coordinator.

We have twelve students in the school, with 9 of them residing in the Teen Home. Teacher Kelly Stech reports that the first day went extremely well. The students all adapted to the new schedule and new faces quite readily. We are beaming proud of them ! If you would like to be involved with the School as a volunteer, please contact Jan in the office at 262-275-6466. We are currently in need of volunteers for the hot lunch program on Mondays. The time requirement is approximately 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Items needed:

Laptop for the Agape School for computer class

Toilet paper

Kleenex

Manila file folders

Colored 2 pocket folders

Photo paper

Grocery wish list:

Salad dressing (ranch is the favorite)

Butter

1% milk

taco seasoning

Pastas - 3 lbs. per variety

Tuna

Nacho chips

Frozen pizza

Can soups