“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Phillipians 4:7
Prayer Requests
~ Pray for the girls to know that peace that transcends all understanding, and guards our hearts in minds in Christ Jesus.
~ Pray that the house parents and resident assistant will have the stamina that is needed to keep up with the girls and that we get rest as needed.
~ Pray that as the ‘honeymoon period’ wears off that the girls will not become “unmanageable”.
~ Pray that as home visits begin, the transition back and forth will go smoothly.
~ Pray for the continued progress with the renovation of the living quarters as we get closer and closer to the goal, and that the necessary financing comes in to complete the project before Christmas!
~ Pray that God continues to provide for ALL of our needs at Agape.
~ Pray for physical, spiritual and emotional healing for staff and volunteers, and that we are strengthened by God to do His will at Agape House and School.
Praise Reports:
~ Praise God for an amazing week at Agape, in the Home and School, as we watch the girls grow emotionally and spiritually, while gaining a new understanding of life.
~ Praise God for a ‘Plan B’, and the grace to respond with a ‘Plan B’ when necessary!
~ Praise God for the privilege of being a part of the lives of these precious girls!
Wish List:
Snack items for school and after-school breaks
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Dairy Foods: Milk, Cheese (string and chunk), Butter (stick and soft), eggs and yogurt
Ways to Help at this time:
Renovation Work
~ Installation of tile on kitchen floor (also need funding to purchase tile)
Renovation Donations Needed
~ Commercial Appliances for the kitchen: commercial stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave.
~ Kitchen Countertop
~ Save your Campbell’s labels and/or Box Tops for Education, and drop them off at Agape so we can redeem them for items for the school or home.
“Rejoice in all the good things the Lord your God has given to you.” Deuteronomy 26:11
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Friday, September 24, 2010
Joyful Hope
"Let your hope keep you joyful, be patient in your troubles, and pray at all times." Romans 12:12
Prayer Requests
~ Please pray for the girls that they know the joyful hope of our Savior; patience in troubled times; and that they are able to turn to you in prayer at all times.
~ Pray for the staff and their health issues, and that all staff members are restored to health.
~ Pray for our Agape Angels to draw closer to God each and every day, as they trust in, lean on and rely on Him for ALL their needs.
~ Pray for the completion of the new living quarters by Christmas, so that these girls can have a home to live in, rather than just using the gym continually.
~ Pray for restoration of the girls and their family lives; not only for the girls who are currently at Agape, but also for all those who have come through our program.
Praise Reports:
~ For an amazing night at the Trifecta. One of our students spoke of the difficulties in her life, as well as the changes in her life since attending Agape. Praise God for His faithfulness and the beauty of watching a young life grow in Him. She is an extraordinary example of new life in Christ. We thank God for the privilege of listening to her testimony and the hearts that were touched by her story.
~ For an incredible staff of faithful servants; and for their willingness to meet the girls exactly where they are and loving them regardless.
~ For the first year of participation in the Walworth County Arts Council and the learning through these phenomenal artists. We look forward to presenting a new artist each month and for the girls' learning about these famous works of art.
~ Praise God for the opportunity to witness the maturity and growth of students in their academic responsibility and learning. It's beautiful to see the accountability and the desire to use their gifts.
~ Praise God for the donation of healthy snack foods!
Wish List:
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Dairy Foods: Yogurt, Cheese (string and chunk), Butter (stick and soft)
Snack Foods: Crackers and Chips; almonds, granola bars, etc.
Light Bulbs (40-watt energy efficient, if possible)
Donations of the following two books for our students to read:
- Facing Codependence by Pia Melody
- Codependent No More by Melody Beattie
Ways to Help at this time:
~ Save your Campbell’s labels and/or Box Tops for Education, and drop them off at Agape so we can redeem them for items for the school or home.
Renovation Work
~ Installation of tile on kitchen floor (also need funding to purchase tile)
Renovation Donations Needed
~ Commercial Appliances for the kitchen: commercial stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave.
~ Kitchen Countertop
“When you do what is right and suffer for it, this finds favor with God.” 1 Peter 2:20
Prayer Requests
~ Please pray for the girls that they know the joyful hope of our Savior; patience in troubled times; and that they are able to turn to you in prayer at all times.
~ Pray for the staff and their health issues, and that all staff members are restored to health.
~ Pray for our Agape Angels to draw closer to God each and every day, as they trust in, lean on and rely on Him for ALL their needs.
~ Pray for the completion of the new living quarters by Christmas, so that these girls can have a home to live in, rather than just using the gym continually.
~ Pray for restoration of the girls and their family lives; not only for the girls who are currently at Agape, but also for all those who have come through our program.
Praise Reports:
~ For an amazing night at the Trifecta. One of our students spoke of the difficulties in her life, as well as the changes in her life since attending Agape. Praise God for His faithfulness and the beauty of watching a young life grow in Him. She is an extraordinary example of new life in Christ. We thank God for the privilege of listening to her testimony and the hearts that were touched by her story.
~ For an incredible staff of faithful servants; and for their willingness to meet the girls exactly where they are and loving them regardless.
~ For the first year of participation in the Walworth County Arts Council and the learning through these phenomenal artists. We look forward to presenting a new artist each month and for the girls' learning about these famous works of art.
~ Praise God for the opportunity to witness the maturity and growth of students in their academic responsibility and learning. It's beautiful to see the accountability and the desire to use their gifts.
~ Praise God for the donation of healthy snack foods!
Wish List:
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Dairy Foods: Yogurt, Cheese (string and chunk), Butter (stick and soft)
Snack Foods: Crackers and Chips; almonds, granola bars, etc.
Light Bulbs (40-watt energy efficient, if possible)
Donations of the following two books for our students to read:
- Facing Codependence by Pia Melody
- Codependent No More by Melody Beattie
Ways to Help at this time:
~ Save your Campbell’s labels and/or Box Tops for Education, and drop them off at Agape so we can redeem them for items for the school or home.
Renovation Work
~ Installation of tile on kitchen floor (also need funding to purchase tile)
Renovation Donations Needed
~ Commercial Appliances for the kitchen: commercial stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave.
~ Kitchen Countertop
“When you do what is right and suffer for it, this finds favor with God.” 1 Peter 2:20
Friday, September 17, 2010
He is Mighty to Save
"The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with his love, He will rejoice over you with singing." Zephaniah 3: 17
Prayer Requests
~ Please pray for all of the Agape Angels to know how much God delights in them and rejoices over them!
~ For all of our former students we pray that God continues to draw them to Him so that they know that wherever they are, wherever they go, God is with them.
~ For all the girls searching and seeking Him. Many questions in these young lives and we pray that we show His love to each child at Agape.
~ For staff members and their health issues that God would provide the strength for each day and that if it is His will, that all staff members are restored to health.
~ Pray for the finances to pour in to meet the financial needs of this ministry.
~ Pray for beautiful weather for the Trifecta Golf Challenge on Monday, so that those who are gathering together at Geneva National to golf and raise funds for three Christian organizations will be showered with God’s love in response to their willingness to answer His request to support these ministries.
~ Pray that those who are attending the dinner and auction at the Trifecta have an enjoyable evening, and are moved by the Holy Spirit to actively and generously participate in the auctions!
Praise Reports:
~ Praise God that several of the girls that have re-enrolled at Agape School have made so much progress and matured so beautifully over the summer. They are showing a willingness to listen, as well as taking responsibility for many areas of their lives. This is very encouraging!
~ Praise God for the donation of snack foods!
~ Praise God for the amazing testimonials that are shared with the girls each week in Chapel!
~ Praise God for the donation of materials and labor to build the exterior steps to the Sanctuary!
~ Praise God for those who built and donated the table for our dining room!
~ Praise God for those who donated their time to complete the staining of the book shelves and the new table!
Wish List:
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Dairy Foods: Yogurt, Cheese (string and chunk), Butter (stick and soft)
Snack Foods: Crackers and Chips
Light Bulbs (40-watt energy efficient, if possible)
Donations of the following two books for our students to read:
- Facing Codependence by Pia Melody
- Codependent No More by Melody Beattie
Ways to Help at this time:
Renovation Work
~ Installation of tile on kitchen floor (also need funding to purchase tile)
Renovation Donations Needed
~ Commercial Appliances for the kitchen: commercial stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave.
~ Kitchen Countertop
~ Save your Campbell’s labels and/or Box Tops for Education, and drop them off at Agape so we can redeem them for items for the school or home.
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Proverbs 6:23
Prayer Requests
~ Please pray for all of the Agape Angels to know how much God delights in them and rejoices over them!
~ For all of our former students we pray that God continues to draw them to Him so that they know that wherever they are, wherever they go, God is with them.
~ For all the girls searching and seeking Him. Many questions in these young lives and we pray that we show His love to each child at Agape.
~ For staff members and their health issues that God would provide the strength for each day and that if it is His will, that all staff members are restored to health.
~ Pray for the finances to pour in to meet the financial needs of this ministry.
~ Pray for beautiful weather for the Trifecta Golf Challenge on Monday, so that those who are gathering together at Geneva National to golf and raise funds for three Christian organizations will be showered with God’s love in response to their willingness to answer His request to support these ministries.
~ Pray that those who are attending the dinner and auction at the Trifecta have an enjoyable evening, and are moved by the Holy Spirit to actively and generously participate in the auctions!
Praise Reports:
~ Praise God that several of the girls that have re-enrolled at Agape School have made so much progress and matured so beautifully over the summer. They are showing a willingness to listen, as well as taking responsibility for many areas of their lives. This is very encouraging!
~ Praise God for the donation of snack foods!
~ Praise God for the amazing testimonials that are shared with the girls each week in Chapel!
~ Praise God for the donation of materials and labor to build the exterior steps to the Sanctuary!
~ Praise God for those who built and donated the table for our dining room!
~ Praise God for those who donated their time to complete the staining of the book shelves and the new table!
Wish List:
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Dairy Foods: Yogurt, Cheese (string and chunk), Butter (stick and soft)
Snack Foods: Crackers and Chips
Light Bulbs (40-watt energy efficient, if possible)
Donations of the following two books for our students to read:
- Facing Codependence by Pia Melody
- Codependent No More by Melody Beattie
Ways to Help at this time:
Renovation Work
~ Installation of tile on kitchen floor (also need funding to purchase tile)
Renovation Donations Needed
~ Commercial Appliances for the kitchen: commercial stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave.
~ Kitchen Countertop
~ Save your Campbell’s labels and/or Box Tops for Education, and drop them off at Agape so we can redeem them for items for the school or home.
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Proverbs 6:23
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Trusting in God
“Trust in, rely on and be confident in our Lord, our God.” Psalm 31:14
Prayer Requests:
~ Pray that all the girls are able to trust in, rely on and be confident in our God.
~ Pray that the new girls at Agape House and School come to feel the comfort of God in this safe haven as they seek to make changes in their lives.
~ Pray for healing and good health for all staff, volunteers, students and families.
~ Pray for patience, understanding, wisdom and discernment for each individual student, and the importance of sharing God’s love His way.
~ Pray for the finances to pour in to meet the financial needs of this ministry.
~ Pray for the upcoming Trifecta Golf Challenge as follows:
• Golfers to attend and a beautiful days' weather for the event
• Pray for the dinner, as well as the silent and live auctions to be well-attended and successful
• Pray for the families that are ministered to by these 3 organizations: Agape House and School; Atlas; and Army of One.
If any of you have any questions, or may be interested in golfing or attending the dinner this year, please do not hesitate to contact Jennifer Myers at Geneva National at 262-245-7041 or via e-mail: jmeyers@gnresort.com.
Praise Reports:
~ Praise God for the blessing of the each volunteer who comes through these doors to give of themselves for the sake of these hurting girls!
~ Praise God for each new day that we may begin again!
~ Praise God for the upcoming Trifecta Gold Challenge, as Christians of Walworth County and the surrounding areas prepare to gather together to support three Christian organizations, as noted above!
~ Praise God for a carpenter and his talents which he has donated to make the dining room tables for the renovated Sanctuary!
~ Praise God for the joy that each staff member begins and ends their day with at Agape as we have the privilege of working with the Agape Princesses of our King!
Ways to Help at this time:
~ Tutor on Wednesdays or Thursdays
~ Teach music once a week
~ Provide a meal in the Home or School once a month
Renovation Work
~ Staining of the stairs up to the Sanctuary (living quarters)
~ Installation of tile on kitchen floor (also need funding to purchase tile)
~ Build stairway from outside to Sanctuary (also need materials purchased)
~ Offer to help with clean up from the renovation work
Renovation Donations Needed
~ Commercial Appliances for the kitchen: commercial stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave.
~ Kitchen Countertop
~ Save your Campbell’s labels and/or Box Tops for Education, and drop them off at Agape so we can redeem them for items for the school or home.
Wish List:
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Light Bulbs (40-watt energy efficient, if possible)
Donations of the following two books for our students to read:
- Facing Codependence by Pia Melody
- Codependent No More by Melody Beattie
“And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ – to the glory and praise of God.” Philippians 1:9-11
Prayer Requests:
~ Pray that all the girls are able to trust in, rely on and be confident in our God.
~ Pray that the new girls at Agape House and School come to feel the comfort of God in this safe haven as they seek to make changes in their lives.
~ Pray for healing and good health for all staff, volunteers, students and families.
~ Pray for patience, understanding, wisdom and discernment for each individual student, and the importance of sharing God’s love His way.
~ Pray for the finances to pour in to meet the financial needs of this ministry.
~ Pray for the upcoming Trifecta Golf Challenge as follows:
• Golfers to attend and a beautiful days' weather for the event
• Pray for the dinner, as well as the silent and live auctions to be well-attended and successful
• Pray for the families that are ministered to by these 3 organizations: Agape House and School; Atlas; and Army of One.
If any of you have any questions, or may be interested in golfing or attending the dinner this year, please do not hesitate to contact Jennifer Myers at Geneva National at 262-245-7041 or via e-mail: jmeyers@gnresort.com.
Praise Reports:
~ Praise God for the blessing of the each volunteer who comes through these doors to give of themselves for the sake of these hurting girls!
~ Praise God for each new day that we may begin again!
~ Praise God for the upcoming Trifecta Gold Challenge, as Christians of Walworth County and the surrounding areas prepare to gather together to support three Christian organizations, as noted above!
~ Praise God for a carpenter and his talents which he has donated to make the dining room tables for the renovated Sanctuary!
~ Praise God for the joy that each staff member begins and ends their day with at Agape as we have the privilege of working with the Agape Princesses of our King!
Ways to Help at this time:
~ Tutor on Wednesdays or Thursdays
~ Teach music once a week
~ Provide a meal in the Home or School once a month
Renovation Work
~ Staining of the stairs up to the Sanctuary (living quarters)
~ Installation of tile on kitchen floor (also need funding to purchase tile)
~ Build stairway from outside to Sanctuary (also need materials purchased)
~ Offer to help with clean up from the renovation work
Renovation Donations Needed
~ Commercial Appliances for the kitchen: commercial stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave.
~ Kitchen Countertop
~ Save your Campbell’s labels and/or Box Tops for Education, and drop them off at Agape so we can redeem them for items for the school or home.
Wish List:
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Light Bulbs (40-watt energy efficient, if possible)
Donations of the following two books for our students to read:
- Facing Codependence by Pia Melody
- Codependent No More by Melody Beattie
“And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ – to the glory and praise of God.” Philippians 1:9-11
Friday, September 3, 2010
Abounding Love
“And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ – to the glory and praise of God.” Philippians 1:9-11
Prayer Requests:
~ Pray that all the girls’ love may abound . . . to the glory and praise of God.
~ Pray that during the 2010-2011 academic year, all the girls meet their goals and realize the gifts that God has showered upon them.
~ Pray for all of the Agape Angels that have gone on to pursue their dreams after completing or participating in our program, that those girls remember that God will never leave them; He is with them wherever they go and whatever they do.
~ Pray that we prepare ourselves for each new student as they begin our program.
~ Pray for patience, understanding, wisdom and discernment for each individual student, and the importance of sharing God’s love His way.
~ Pray for the upcoming Trifecta Golf Challenge as follows:
• Golfers to attend and a beautiful days' weather for the event
• Pray for the dinner, as well as the silent and live auctions to be well-attended and successful
• Pray for the families that are ministered to by these 3 organizations: Agape House and School; Atlas; and Army of One.
If any of you have any questions, or may be interested in golfing or attending the dinner this year, please do not hesitate to contact Jennifer Myers at Geneva National at 262-245-7041 or via e-mail: jmeyers@gnresort.com.
Praise Reports:
~ Praise God for the blessing of the commercial stove we need for our new kitchen at an affordable price - we were able to purchase a $15,000 used stove for $400!!!
~ Praise God for the donation of the file cabinet we needed, and another one as well!
~ Praise God for Jim Lambiris and his gift of helping us with our computers!!!
Ways to Help at this time:
~ Tutor on Wednesdays or Thursdays
~ Teach music once a week
~ Provide a meal in the Home or School once a month
Renovation Work
~ Staining of the stairs up to the Sanctuary (living quarters)
~ Installation of tile on kitchen floor (also need funding to purchase tile)
~ Build stairway from outside to Sanctuary (also need materials purchased)
~ Offer to help with clean up from the renovation work
Renovation Donations Needed
~ Commercial Appliances for the kitchen: commercial stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave.
~ Kitchen Countertop
~ Save your Campbell’s labels and/or Box Tops for Education, and drop them off at Agape so we can redeem them for items for the school or home.
Wish List:
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Light Bulbs (40-watt energy efficient, if possible)
Donations of the following two books for our students to read:
- Facing Codependence by Pia Melody
- Codependent No More by Melody Beattie
“May the righteous be glad and rejoice before God; may they be happy and joyful.” Psalm 68:3
Prayer Requests:
~ Pray that all the girls’ love may abound . . . to the glory and praise of God.
~ Pray that during the 2010-2011 academic year, all the girls meet their goals and realize the gifts that God has showered upon them.
~ Pray for all of the Agape Angels that have gone on to pursue their dreams after completing or participating in our program, that those girls remember that God will never leave them; He is with them wherever they go and whatever they do.
~ Pray that we prepare ourselves for each new student as they begin our program.
~ Pray for patience, understanding, wisdom and discernment for each individual student, and the importance of sharing God’s love His way.
~ Pray for the upcoming Trifecta Golf Challenge as follows:
• Golfers to attend and a beautiful days' weather for the event
• Pray for the dinner, as well as the silent and live auctions to be well-attended and successful
• Pray for the families that are ministered to by these 3 organizations: Agape House and School; Atlas; and Army of One.
If any of you have any questions, or may be interested in golfing or attending the dinner this year, please do not hesitate to contact Jennifer Myers at Geneva National at 262-245-7041 or via e-mail: jmeyers@gnresort.com.
Praise Reports:
~ Praise God for the blessing of the commercial stove we need for our new kitchen at an affordable price - we were able to purchase a $15,000 used stove for $400!!!
~ Praise God for the donation of the file cabinet we needed, and another one as well!
~ Praise God for Jim Lambiris and his gift of helping us with our computers!!!
Ways to Help at this time:
~ Tutor on Wednesdays or Thursdays
~ Teach music once a week
~ Provide a meal in the Home or School once a month
Renovation Work
~ Staining of the stairs up to the Sanctuary (living quarters)
~ Installation of tile on kitchen floor (also need funding to purchase tile)
~ Build stairway from outside to Sanctuary (also need materials purchased)
~ Offer to help with clean up from the renovation work
Renovation Donations Needed
~ Commercial Appliances for the kitchen: commercial stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave.
~ Kitchen Countertop
~ Save your Campbell’s labels and/or Box Tops for Education, and drop them off at Agape so we can redeem them for items for the school or home.
Wish List:
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Light Bulbs (40-watt energy efficient, if possible)
Donations of the following two books for our students to read:
- Facing Codependence by Pia Melody
- Codependent No More by Melody Beattie
“May the righteous be glad and rejoice before God; may they be happy and joyful.” Psalm 68:3
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