Thanksgiving

“Let us come before Him with thanksgiving.” Psalm 95:2

Prayer Requests
~ For all students to realize everyone is fighting a battle and to show grace and mercy
to fellow students.

~For continued efforts on behalf of students to work hard throughout the excitement of the upcoming holidays.

~ For our hearts to want to know our Savior and do His will.

~ For continued healing for all of our students.

Praise Reports:
~ For the donations of personal bath and shower items for the girls from the Ladies’ Spa Night at Life Christian Church, as well as all of the food donations.

~ For a wonderful Friday Fun Day last week, and for Tim Stoldt and his son, Josh and for the Pastor of Mt. Zion attending the paintball event, and sponsoring it. We were so blessed to have wonderful weather, great fellowship, a phenomenal meal, and learning to boot!!! (See picture above with the girls preparing to get into it!)

~ For a special student continuing to take on a leadership role amongst the girls and take them to higher ground. She is becoming quite the Barnabus and also, taking the time to lead the girls to healthy boundaries.

~ For all the girls' health, attitude improvements, and accountability.

~ For our faithful staff; wonderful women of faith.

~ For the joy of celebrating Thanksgiving with family and friends.

Wish List:

Headphones for Spanish on the Computer
Fruit Juice
Cereal (cold)
Cheese (string, chunk or shredded)
Chicken
Napkins
Butter and Margarine (tub and stick)
Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
Healthy snacks
Snack Crackers
Peanut Butter
Chicken Noodle Soup


Ways to Help at this time:
~ Volunteer to repair stained glass.

NEW PARTICIPANTS - Campbell’s labels and Box Tops for Education - ask family and friends to help as well.

~ Visit www.boxtops4education.com to see all of the products included in their program, as well as stores you can earn points through for shopping online (Target, Barnes&Noble, Old Navy, Walmart, and so many more). It cannot get much easier than this – do your online shopping for Christmas and help raise money for Agape School!!! Help us reach our goal of $500. Our zip code is 53184.

~ Visit www. labelsforeducation.com, and drop them off at Agape so we can redeem them for items for the school or home. (Campbell’s) now includes Post cereals; Bic pens, labels, etc., and V8.



“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” Psalm 118:29

Thanksgiving

“Let us come before Him with thanksgiving.” Psalm 95:2

Prayer Requests
~ For the girls to know the joy of thanking God for all the blessings He provides.

~ For family time for the girls over the Thanksgiving break to be joyful, quality time together.

~ Pray for the families we minister to over the holidays, as this can be a difficult time of year for so many people.

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James 1:2-4

Praise Reports:
~ For the blessing of a veteran sharing his experiences with the girls last Friday

~ For the donations of Apples, Apple Juice, Mostaccioli, Lasagna and Sub Sandwiches this past week; and the food we are blessed with every day for our meals by so many volunteers.

~ For all the people who have stepped forward to volunteer in so many ways – what a beautiful response to our prayers!

~ For the continued work in the Sanctuary / Living Quarters.

~ For the good health of the girls, as well as staff and volunteers.

~ For rest for staff and volunteers over the upcoming Thanksgiving break.

~ For warm clothing as the colder weather sets in.

~ For the joy of celebrating Thanksgiving with family and friends.

Wish List:

Headphones for Spanish on the Computer
Fruit Juice
Cereal (cold)
Cheese (string, chunk or shredded)
Chicken
Napkins
Butter and Margarine (tub and stick)
Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
Healthy snacks
Snack Crackers
Peanut Butter
Chicken Noodle Soup


Ways to Help at this time:
~ Volunteer to repair stained glass.

NEW PARTICIPANTS - Campbell’s labels and Box Tops for Education - ask family and friends to help as well.

~ Visit www.boxtops4education.com to see all of the products included in their program, as well as stores you can earn points through for shopping online (Target, Barnes&Noble, Old Navy, Walmart, and so many more). It cannot get much easier than this – do your online shopping for Christmas and help raise money for Agape School!!! Help us reach our goal of $500. Our zip code is 53184.

~ Visit www. labelsforeducation.com, and drop them off at Agape so we can redeem them for items for the school or home. (Campbell’s) now includes Post cereals; Bic pens, labels, etc., and V8.



“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” Psalm 118:29

Take Captive Every Thought

“The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” II Corinthians 10:4-5

Prayer Requests
~ For the girls to learn that strongholds can be demolished, and that we can take captive every thought, making them obedient to Christ.

~ For spiritual, physical and emotional healing for staff and volunteers, and their families.

~ For Dan Johnson, and his sacrifice as a serviceman. He gave his life in service to this great nation and we thank God for his bravery and courage. Dan is a relative of one of our faithful volunteers at Agape School.

~ For all of our servicemen and women. As we reflect on our freedoms this Veteran's Day week, we know that freedom isn't free, and we pray for all family members who are serving and for their sacrifice. We pray for the family at home and that they are encouraged and assisted in many ways to take care of their families while their loved one serves.

~ For several girls as they come to the homestretch of their education at Agape School. We ask that God would give them determination and perseverance to finish their goals and graduate.

~ For healing of student’s knee, and that the impending surgery will go well.

Praise Reports:
~ For the blessing that the girls were at Inspiration Ministries last Friday as they worked with the residents to pack gift boxes for Operation Christmas Child. We are also very grateful to Annette Wynn for organizing this event, and for the blessing that she is in sharing the message of salvation with everyone! (See picture above)

~ For our new students, Brianna and Beth. We praise God that they have joined Agape School and are doing well. The adjustment period has been relatively painless and they are meeting above and beyond our expectations. Welcome to the family, precious cherubs.

~ For our second graduate, Morgan Burger, on the completion of her high school requirements for graduation! We praise God for His faithfulness and for the joy of experiencing this blessing. Morgan will be missed at Agape School, but God has plans for her. Morgan will be attending YWAM in Quebec, Canada in January. We will pray for her as we do all of our 'former students. To God be the Glory!!!!!

~ For our new music teacher, Diane Lewis. We are so grateful that she is willing to take the time to teach our girls music in a new and creative way, and we look forward to all that God has in store for their progress. The music we heard Monday was heaven-sent.

~ For former students who take the time to come back and visit; God is so good. We especially enjoy catching up and receiving the hugs.

~ For the continuation of the work in the Sanctuary, with a goal of completing the renovation by Christmas!


Wish List:

Headphones for Spanish on the Computer
Fruit Juice
Cereal (cold)
Cheese (string, chunk or shredded)
Chicken
Butter and Margarine (tub and stick)
Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
Healthy snacks
Snack Crackers
Peanut Butter
Chicken Noodle Soup


Ways to Help at this time:
~ Looking for additional tutors to assist with the girls’ ‘WRITING SKILLS’ in school.

~ Volunteer as a tutor on Thursday morning and a teacher’s assistant on Friday morning.

~ Volunteer to repair stained glass.

NEW PARTICIPANTS - Campbell’s labels and Box Tops for Education - ask family and friends to help as well.

~ Visit www.boxtops4education.com to see all of the products included in their program, as well as stores you can earn points through for shopping online (Target, Barnes&Noble, Old Navy, Walmart, and so many more). It cannot get much easier than this – do your online shopping for Christmas and help raise money for Agape School!!! Help us reach our goal of $500. Our zip code is 53184.

~ Visit www. labelsforeducation.com, and drop them off at Agape so we can redeem them for items for the school or home. (Campbell’s) now includes Post cereals; Bic pens, labels, etc., and V8.



“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” Psalm 118:29

Do not be Anxious

“Do not be anxious about anything; but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6

Prayer Requests
~ For the girls to learn that by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, they can turn their anxieties over to God.

~ For a new student starting on Monday. We ask that the Lord help all of us as
we adjust to new people. Pray that her adjustment goes well, and that the ‘honeymoon
period’ lasts a long time.

~ For safe travel on our outings.

~ For strength in the coming months as we help students identify anxiety in their
lives, especially with upcoming holiday visits.

~ For continued healing in counseling, and that the girls seek Him in all areas of their lives.

~ For eyes to be opened to the indescribable love of our Savior.

~ For the renovation of the Sanctuary to be complete in time for the girls to use it for Christmas, so we finally have a proper living quarters.

~ For healing of the staff and volunteers, as may be needed.

~ For the families of the girls at Agape, that they are able to continue progressing in the parent group and their counseling, as they all strive for family restoration.

Praise Reports:
~ For the awesome time Kelly, Tina and the girls had on their trip to Madison on Wednesday where they sat in on a Supreme Court hearing (see picture above).

~ For continued healing of the staff in their rehabilitations.

~ For an incredible welcome for our new student, Brianna and the love showered
upon her by staff and students.

~ For continued maturity of the girls in their faith walk and their school work.

~ For a topnotch staff that loves their Lord and shows it through the unconditional
love and support of the girls.

~ For the donations of chicken, green peppers, school supplies and scientific calculators.


Wish List:

Headphones for Spanish on the Computer
AAA Batteries
Fruit Juice
Cereal (cold)
Cheese (string, chunk or shredded)
Chicken
Napkins
Butter and Margarine (tub and stick)
Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
Healthy snacks
Snack Crackers
Peanut Butter
Chicken Noodle Soup


Ways to Help at this time:
~ Volunteer as a tutor on Thursday morning and a teacher’s assistant on Friday morning.

~ Volunteer to repair stained glass.

NEW PARTICIPANTS - Campbell’s labels and Box Tops for Education - ask family and friends to help as well.

~ Visit www.boxtops4education.com to see all of the products included in their program, as well as stores you can earn points through for shopping online (Target, Barnes&Noble, Old Navy, Walmart, and so many more). It cannot get much easier than this – do your online shopping for Christmas and help raise money for Agape School!!! Help us reach our goal of $500. Our zip code is 53184.

~ Visit www. labelsforeducation.com, and drop them off at Agape so we can redeem them for items for the school or home. (Campbell’s) now includes Post cereals; Bic pens, labels, etc., and V8.



“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” Psalm 118:29