Trust in the Lord

SATURDAY WORK DAYS - We are in need of people willing to help do what needs to be done for the renovation of our new building; there is a lot of painting and other work needed. We will work this Saturday, the 28th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Just show up at the building and look for Ben Patterson to see what he needs you to do. Thanks so much!!! (The new building is across the street from Agape House at 230 S. Main St.)

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;” Proverbs 3:5

Prayer Requests:

~For wisdom and discernment for the staff as we evaluate prospective new students for our program. The need is great for this program, and our numbers are increasing to the point where we have to consider whether we can actually take on a new student, or put them on a waiting list. Often it is difficult to ask girls to wait for an opening! We are also facing another dilemma, as we are overflowing the 15-passenger van.

~For God’s provision for all the services that we provide, especially as we expand at this time. As a faith-based ministry, may we trust in the Lord to provide all the resources and finances needed to accomplish His work.

~Please pray that each of the girls will trust in the Lord with all their hearts and lean not on their own understanding.

Praise Reports:
~For the office supplies donated recently: staplers, paper cutter, 3-hole punch, tape dispensers, dry erase markers/erasers, and dry erase boards. God is so good – He is already supplying us with our needs for our new counseling center (before we even think of all of our needs)!

~For great attitudes and behavior for most of the girls this week.

~For good health and attendance.

Items Needed:

“The Naked Gospel” by Andrew Farker - 3 or 4 copies

Hand-held cassette players (to listen to recorded information for counseling)

14 copies of “Heaven Is For Real” by Todd Burpo
ACT Study Guide 2010 – The official Study Guide
(2) Electric staplers
Napkins
Chicken,yogurt, milk (1% please), cereal
Snacks, i.e., almonds, peanuts, dried fruit, granola bars, crackers, crackers, cheese sticks, pretzels, raw vegetables and dip.

Donations to fill our baskets for rewards at school.
• Small chocolate candy bars
• candy canes
• Gum
• nail polish
• stamps
• shoe laces
• jewelry
• stickers, pens
• mechanical pencils
• small highlighters.
• lip gloss
• eyeliner
• mascara
• lotions
• eye shadow
• hair accessories
• perfume
• coloring books
• markers
• crayons
• water bottles
• stuffed animals
• calendars.

Wish List for the Counseling Center:

Dorm-size refrigerator

(3) desks for the offices

Microwaves – need 2 or 3 nice ones for the new building

Television

4-drawer filing cabinet (prefer black, but will take anything in good condition)

Wish List (Overall):

Heart Necklaces to give the girls for Valentine's Day; whether you want to donate 1 or more, we'll need about 20.

Stand for the musical keyboard that was donated

Journals – the girls like the black and white composition hard cover notebooks best.
Ball cart/rack (for in the gym)
Badminton set
(2) Four-square (playground) balls
Football (nerf)
Football (regular)
Balls for foosball table
Mini Van (used and in good shape) - free or very good price

Ways to Help at this time:

~We are in need of volunteers to help with regular cleaning to provide a clean environment for the girls.

~ Donations to help renovate our new building to create a much-needed Counseling Center and Transitional Living Home.

~ Sponsor tuition for a girl here; we have several girls whose families are only able to pay a fraction of the cost of the services we provide for them.

~ Sponsor a school trip to a Christian concert.

~ Be a tutor.

~ Volunteer to repair stained glass.

~Bring in your Campbell’s labels and Box Tops for Education - ask family and friends to help as well.

“in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:6

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BE TRANSFORMED BY THE RENEWING OF YOUR MIND

SATURDAY WORK DAYS - We are in need of people willing to help do what needs to be done for the renovation of our new building; there is a lot of painting and other work needed. We will work the next two Saturdays, the 21st and 28th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Just show up at the building and look for Ben Patterson to see what he needs you to do. Thanks so much!!! (The new building is across the street from Agape House at 230 S. Main St.)

“Surely you heard of him and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.” Ephesians 4:21-24

Prayer Requests:
~Pray for one girl who has left the program, another girl soon to leave, new girls who are just coming and former students who are back for some educational assistance.
~ Please pray that each girl will remember all they have heard and been taught about Jesus. Pray that they will be transformed by the renewing of their minds and no longer conform to the pattern of this world.


Praise Reports:
~That our Counseling Center/Transitional Living Home across the street is a few steps closer to reality, as the renovation process has begun. More work days will be scheduled soon.
~For donations of copy paper, Kleenex and a meal from the Elkhorn Rotary Club


Items Needed:
Hand-held cassette players
14 copies of “Heaven Is For Real” by Todd Burpo
ACT Study Guide 2010 – The official Study Guide
(2) Electric staplers
Napkins
Chicken,yogurt, milk (1% please), cereal
Snacks, i.e., almonds, peanuts, dried fruit, granola bars, crackers, crackers, cheese sticks, pretzels, raw vegetables and dip.

Donations to fill our baskets for rewards at school.
• Small chocolate candy bars
• candy canes
• Gum
• nail polish
• stamps
• shoe laces
• jewelry
• stickers, pens
• mechanical pencils
• small highlighters.
• lip gloss
• eyeliner
• mascara
• lotions
• eye shadow
• hair accessories
• perfume
• coloring books
• markers
• crayons
• water bottles
• stuffed animals
• calendars.

Wish List:
Microwaves – need 2 or 3 nice ones for the new building
Exercise stretch bands
Journals – the girls like the black and white composition hard cover notebooks best.
Ball cart/rack (for in the gym)
Badminton set
(2) Four-square (playground) balls
Football (nerf)
Football (regular)
Balls for foosball table
Mini Van (used and in good shape) - free or very good price




Ways to Help at this time:
~ Sponsor a school trip to a Christian concert

~ Tutor in the afternoon and/or Friday morning.

~ Volunteer to repair stained glass.

~ Sponsor a girl here; we have several girls whose families are only able to pay a fraction of the cost of the services we provide for them.

~ Donations to help renovate our new building to create a much-needed Counseling Center and Transitional Living Home.

~Bring in your Campbell’s labels and Box Tops for Education - ask family and friends to help as well.


“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Romans 12:2a

Delight Yourself in the Lord

SATURDAY WORK DAY - We are in need of people willing to help do what needs to be done for the renovation of our new building; no special skills required at this time. We will work this Saturday, the 14th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Just show up at the building and look for Ben Patterson to see what he needs you to do. Thanks so much!!! (The new building is across the street from Agape House at 230 S. Main St.)

Delight Yourself in the Lord
“Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37: 3,4


Prayer Requests:
~Please pray for several of our girls who hope to graduate this spring.
~Pray that they and all our Agape Angels will delight themselves in the Lord and thus receive the desires of their hearts.
~Pray that they will each work hard to meet their goals.
~Pray for wisdom and discernment for our board as they meet this weekend to plan for the coming year.


Praise Reports:
~Praises for everyone being healthy and great attendance in school this week.
~For much better attitudes and behavior in most of the girls.
~That our Counseling Center/Transitional Living Home across the street is a few steps closer to reality, as the renovation process has begun.


Items Needed:
ACT Study Guide 2010 – The official Study Guide
(2) Electric staplers
Napkins
Chicken,yogurt, milk (1% please), cereal
Snacks, i.e., almonds, peanuts, dried fruit, granola bars, crackers, crackers, cheese sticks, pretzels, raw vegetables and dip.

Donations to fill our baskets for rewards at school.
• Small chocolate candy bars
• candy canes
• Gum
• nail polish
• stamps
• shoe laces
• jewelry
• stickers, pens
• mechanical pencils
• small highlighters.
• lip gloss
• eyeliner
• mascara
• lotions
• eye shadow
• hair accessories
• perfume
• coloring books
• markers
• crayons
• water bottles
• stuffed animals
• calendars.

Wish List:
Microwaves – need 2 or 3 nice ones for the new building
Exercise stretch bands
Journals – the girls like the black and white composition hard cover notebooks best.
Ball cart/rack (for in the gym)
Badminton set
(2) Four-square (playground) balls
Football (nerf)
Football (regular)
Balls for foosball table
Mini Van (used and in good shape) - free or very good price




Ways to Help at this time:
~ Sponsor a school trip to a Christian concert

~ Tutors for afternoons and Friday morning.

~ Volunteer to repair stained glass.

~ Sponsor a girl here; we have several girls whose families are only able to pay a fraction of the cost of the services we provide for them.
~ Donations to help renovate our new building to create a much-needed Counseling Center and Transitional Living Home.
~Bring in your Campbell’s labels and Box Tops for Education - ask family and friends to help as well.

“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the daqwn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.” Psalm 37: 5,6

Encourage and Edify

WORK DAYS FOR AGAPE - The purchase of the building at 230 S Main Street was completed recently; and thus, we are ready to begin some renovation work. We are in need of people willing to do whatever needs to be done; no special skills required at this time. Our first 2 work days are this Saturday, the 7th of January, as well as next Saturday, the 14th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Just show up at the building and look for Ben Patterson to see what he needs you to do. Thanks so much!!! (It’s across the street, and a couple of buildings to the south of our current buildings.)


“Therefore encourage (admonish, exhort) one another and edify (strengthen and build up) one another.”


Prayer Requests:
~ Pray that our Agape Angels can start the New Year encouraging and edifying one another, and recognize the change that will make in relationships!


Praise Reports:
~ for all of the generous donations and Christmas gifts for our Agape Angels; these gifts were a lovely blessing for the girls, including many items that were on our wish list: gift cards, balls of all kinds, keyboard, and a Wii.

~ for the donation of a new commercial carpet mat for the entryway to the gym.

~ for the generosity of so many people at the end of the year who provide financial support.


Items Needed:
Book: Swiss Family Robinson
ACT Study Guide 2010 – The official Study Guide
(2) Electric staplers
Napkins
Chicken
Yogurt
Milk (1% please)
Cereal
Snacks, i.e., almonds, peanuts, dried fruit, granola bars, crackers, crackers, cheese sticks, pretzels, raw vegetables and dip.

Donations to fill our baskets for rewards at school. Some requests for things to earn from our girls for our small basket are: Small chocolate candy bars, candy canes, gum, nail polish, stamps, shoe laces, bracelets, rings, jewelry, stickers, pens, mechanical pencils or small highlighters. For our larger basket, which they have a chance to pick from once a week, wants include: lip gloss, eyeliner, mascara, lotions, eye shadow, hair accessories, perfume, coloring books, markers, crayons, water bottles, stuffed animals and calendars.

Wish List:
Exercise stretch bands
Journals – the girls like the black and white composition hard cover notebooks best.
Ball cart/rack(for in the gym)
Badminton set
Mini Van (used and in good shape) - free or very good price
Microwaves – need 2 or 3 nice ones for the new building


Ways to Help at this time:
~ Sponsor a school trip to a Christian concert

~ Tutors for afternoons and Friday morning.

~ Volunteer to repair stained glass.

~ Sponsor a girl here; we have several girls that come from single parent families that have no money.
~ Donations to help purchase a building at the end of this month to expand our counseling program, and have a transition home.
Bring in your Campbell’s labels and Box Tops for Education - ask family and friends to help as well.


“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” Psalm 118:1