Website: www.agapehouseforgirls.org

"The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, . . . He sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners . . . " ~ Isaiah 61:1



Friday, August 31, 2012


He is my Rock . . . Strength
“With God rests my salvation and my glory; He is my Rock and unyielding Strength and impenetrable hardness, and my refuge is in God!” ~ Psalm 63:7-9

Prayer Requests:
~ for the girls to know that God is their Rock and unyielding Strength, as well as their place of refuge.

~ for the staff to be rested, spiritually and physically, to go forth doing God’s will for these girls and their families.

~ for Becky and Larry as they adjust to being house parents for 7 teenage girls; also, for our RA’s, Melissa and Ali, as they prepare to come alongside these girls and all their needs!

Praise Reports:
~ for the JOY of beginning our 6th year of this program at this location, and the HOPE of all that God will do in the upcoming 10 months!

~ for the donation of food that is starting to come in as we prepare to open the school and Teen Home.

~ for the donation of a VCR for the Counseling Center.

~ for the donation of tickets to the Walworth County Fair for the girls in the Teen Home.

~ for the volunteers who are returning to be tutors, teachers for our extra-curricular classes, chapel speakers, mentors, and for the various programs in the Teen Home in the evenings.

~ for the joy of working with the girls and their families that God has hand-picked to take part in this program.

~ for the joy of knowing that with God rests our salvation and glory!

Items Needed:
Fresh fruits and vegetables for girls – moving into the Teen Home 9/2/12.

Wish List:
~ Full-size fridge in good working condition for TLH
~ iPad
~ Sewing machines in good working condition (for sewing class starting 9/4)
~ Book: The Shack (need 5 or 6 copies)
~ Book: The Naked Gospel by Andrew Farley (3 or 4 copies)
~ 1 set of Computer Speakers for the Counseling Center
~ Leaf blower for TLH
~ Vacuum Cleaner for Transitional Living Home (TLH)
~ Portable Basketball Hoop for adults for outdoors
~ Shuffles for classroom (4 to 6)
~ Queen-size mattress and box spring for Staff Apartment at TLH
~ Used cars in good condition (cheap) for girls in our program
~ Art Therapy Supplies: Tracing paper, sketch paper, thick paper for oils/water colors, canvas – med/large, chalk, and pencils for shading (dark and light)


Ways to help in the ministry of Agape House:
Counselors Needed - for young children (ages 4 to 15), as well as adults

Capital Campaign – Resurfacing of ‘Blacktop’ at both Properties – If you would like to contribute specifically to this cause, please indicate ‘Blacktop’ on the memo line of your check.  We were given a fabulous quote of $4,500 for this much-needed project to help maintain the life of the blacktop surfaces at both properties.

Donations – If you would like to make a donation to Agape House, please mail a check to P.O. Box 68, Walworth, WI 53184.  We also have a PayPal donation link on our website soon at www.agapehouseforgirls.org. Or, if you would like to set up a monthly donation to be withdrawn automatically from your account, please contact Jan at 262-275-6466 or jan@agapehouseforgirls.org.

~Save Sentry Receipts from Sentry in Walworth and turn them in to us – we receive a 1% donation of the subtotal of all purchases from this store through their ‘Funds for Friends’ program. Note: receipts cannot be older than 4 months. Thanks for your help!

~ Volunteer for Marketing to assist with promoting Agape House.

~ Volunteer to clean out the chimney in the fireplace at the counseling center.

~ Provide financial support to help with tuition assistance for a girl here; we have many girls whose families are only able to pay a fraction of the cost of the services we provide for them.

~ Volunteer to repair stained glass.

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


“The Lord bless you and keep you.” ~ Numbers 6:24  

Friday, August 24, 2012


To Proclaim Freedom for the Captives
“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me . . . He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners . . . to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion.” ~ Isaiah 61:1-3

Prayer Requests/Needs:
We have 16 girls who will begin our program in 1-1/2 weeks, and we need help in the following areas:
~ Prayer for the girls and their families to know that they can find freedom, be released from darkness, and know God’s comfort, as they begin this program

~ Food to fill the pantry, i.e., Oatmeal, Cereal, Juice, Raisins (small boxes), Granola Bars, Cheese and Peanut Butter Crackers, Pretzels, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Crackers, Tuna fish, Soup, Spaghetti Sauce, Canned Vegetables, Salad Dressing

~ Money to pay the bills; we have fallen a little behind this Summer

~ Beef, Pork, Chicken Donations Needed: if any families are interested in supporting someone at the Walworth County Fair and supporting Agape House, please consider purchasing an animal at the fair, and having it processed for Agape House – this would be a win-win for everyone!

~ Pray for these staff to be strengthened in His ways for the journey ahead as we trust in Him to lead us and guide us every step of the way.

Praise Reports:
~ For the girls who have stepped out in faith: 10 are returning and 6 new girls are starting the program this year!

~ For everyone who is reaching out to help meet the needs of this ministry and the hurting girls and their families.

Items Needed:
Fresh fruits and vegetables for girls – moving into the Teen Home 9/2/12.
Folders – when you are shopping for school supplies, please consider purchasing a few extra folders, they sell for 10 cents each, to donate to Agape. Our favorite colors are red, green orange and purple. We easily go through 200 of these in a school year.

Wish List:
~ iPad
~ Sewing machines in good working condition (for sewing class starting 9/4)
~ Book: The Shack (need 5 or 6 copies)
~ Book: The Naked Gospel by Andrew Farley (3 or 4 copies)
~ 1 set of Computer Speakers for the Counseling Center
~ Vacuum Cleaner for Transitional Living Home (TLH)
~ Portable Basketball Hoop for adults for outdoors
~ Shuffles for classroom (4 to 6)
~ Queen-size mattress and box spring for Staff Apartment at TLH
~ Used cars in good condition (cheap) for girls in our program
~ Art Therapy Supplies: Tracing paper, sketch paper, thick paper for oils/water colors, canvas – med/large, chalk, and pencils for shading (dark and light)


Ways to help in the ministry of Agape House:
Counselors Needed - for young children (ages 4 to 15), as well as adults

Capital Campaign – Resurfacing of ‘Blacktop’ at both Properties – If you would like to contribute specifically to this cause, please indicate ‘Blacktop’ on the memo line of your check.  We were given a fabulous quote of $4,500 for this much-needed project to help maintain the life of the blacktop surfaces at both properties.

Donations – If you would like to make a donation to Agape House, please mail a check to P.O. Box 68, Walworth, WI 53184.  We also have a PayPal donation link on our website soon at www.agapehouseforgirls.org. Or, if you would like to set up a monthly donation to be withdrawn automatically from your account, please contact Jan at 262-275-6466 or jan@agapehouseforgirls.org.

~Save Sentry Receipts from Sentry in Walworth and turn them in to us – we receive a 1% donation of the subtotal of all purchases from this store through their ‘Funds for Friends’ program. Note: receipts cannot be older than 4 months. Thanks for your help!

~ Volunteer for Marketing to assist with promoting Agape House.

~ Volunteer to clean out the chimney in the fireplace at the counseling center.

~ Provide financial support to help with tuition assistance for a girl here; we have many girls whose families are only able to pay a fraction of the cost of the services we provide for them.

~ Volunteer to repair stained glass.

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


“He sends forth His word and heals them and rescues them from the pit and destruction.”  Psalm 107:20 

Friday, August 17, 2012


Do Not Become Weary
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” ~ Galatians 6:9

Prayer Requests/Needs:
We have 12 t 15 girls who will start (or return to) our program in the beginning of September, and we need help in the following areas:

-      --  Food to fill the pantry, i.e., Oatmeal, Cereal, Juice, Raisins (small boxes), Granola Bars, Cheese and Peanut Butter Crackers, Pretzels, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Crackers, Tuna fish, Soup, Spaghetti Sauce, Canned Vegetables, Salad Dressing
-      -  Money to pay the bills; we have fallen a little behind this Summer
        Beef, Pork, Chicken Donations Needed: if any families are interested in supporting someone at the Walworth County Fair and supporting Agape House, please consider purchasing an animal at the fair, and having it processed for Agape House – this would be a win-win for everyone!
- -  A few more people interested in serving hot lunch one time a month

We currently have less than $20 in our checking account; please prayerfully consider any way you (or anyone you know) can help; any amount donated will be appreciated!

Praise Reports:
~ For the new house parent’s getting settled into their new home at Agape! We are in awe of God’s provision of another couple with outstanding qualifications for this position, including a willing heart to server Him!

~ For the donation of a carpet shampooer and shampoo to clean all of the carpets!
~ For the donation of paint for the house parents apartment!
~ For the donation of a down payment for the blacktop resurfacing project!
~ For the work crew that came on Saturday, the 4th of August,  to work on many projects to be completed!

Items Needed:
Fresh fruits and vegetables for Transitional Living Home.
Folders – when you are shopping for school supplies, please consider purchasing a few extra folders, they sell for 10 cents each, to donate to Agape. Our favorite colors are red, green orange and purple. We easily go through 200 of these in a school year.

Wish List:
~ Vacuum Cleaner for Transitional Living Home (TLH)
~ Portable Basketball Hoop for adults for outdoors
~ Shuffles for classroom (4 to 6)
~ Queen-size mattress and box spring for Staff Apartment at TLH
~ Used cars in good condition (cheap) for girls in our program
~ Art Therapy Supplies: Tracing paper, sketch paper, thick paper for oils/water colors, canvas – med/large, chalk, and pencils for shading (dark and light)


Ways to help in the ministry of Agape House:

Capital Campaign – Resurfacing of ‘Blacktop’ at both Properties – If you would like to contribute specifically to this cause, please indicate ‘Blacktop’ on the memo line of your check.  We were given a fabulous quote of $4,500 for this much-needed project to help maintain the life of the blacktop surfaces at both properties.

Donations – If you would like to make a donation to Agape House, please mail a check to P.O. Box 68, Walworth, WI 53184.  We also have a PayPal donation link on our website soon at www.agapehouseforgirls.org. Or, if you would like to set up a monthly donation to be withdrawn automatically from your account, please contact Jan at 262-275-6466 or jan@agapehouseforgirls.org.

~Save Sentry Receipts from Sentry in Walworth and turn them in to us – we receive a 1% donation of the subtotal of all purchases from this store through their ‘Funds for Friends’ program. Note: receipts cannot be older than 4 months. Thanks for your help!

~ Volunteer for Marketing to assist with promoting Agape House.

~ Volunteer to clean out the chimney in the fireplace at the counseling center.

~ Provide financial support to help with tuition assistance for a girl here; we have many girls whose families are only able to pay a fraction of the cost of the services we provide for them.

~ Volunteer to repair stained glass.

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


“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the [one] who takes refuge in him.”  Psalm 34:8 

Thursday, August 2, 2012


Office Hours Week of August 6th: Agape House will be open Monday, August 6th, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and then closed for the remainder of the week for our Staff Retreat. We will resume regular Summer office hours of Monday thru Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the 13th of August.  Have a great summer!

Be Still
“The Lord will fight for you. You need only to be still.” ~ Exodus 14:14

Prayer Requests:
~ Pray for our girls to know that the Lord is their defender, and that in their walk with the Lord, they need only be still!

~ For the finances of Agape House as we continue to serve Him in this ministry.

~ For new girls and families preparing to begin the program at Agape House, pray that the families recognize the value of participating in this program to the fullest extent, as they would if their daughters had cancer  - they would be willing to do whatever is necessary. Let it be the same way with the overall well being of their daughter’s and families’ lives.

~ For the girls and their families who are not sure if they will return to the program, that they may be filled with His wisdom and discernment to know what He desires them to do, and that they are willing to follow His direction.

~ For the girls and their families that know without a doubt that they will return to this program, that their hearts and minds are open to the hope of a better tomorrow, even though it may be a painful journey getting there.

~ For the girls who will be starting back at public school, that they remember all they have learned at Agape House about who they are in Christ, and can lead by their example, praising the Lord for who He is in their lives.

~ For our counselors as they continue to meet the needs of those girls who are struggling since leaving the program at the end of June; for them to be filled with His wisdom and discernment to lead and guide these girls.

~ For our recent graduates as they pursue the next leg of this journey, that they will know God’s presence every step of the way, and go forth showing others the path to His doorway.

~ For the Board members as they continue to seek His guidance in how to market this ministry.

Praise Reports:
~ Praise God that He is our defender!

~ For the joy of watching our own Melissa Backhaus participate in The Sound of Music musical at Chapel on the Hill.

~ For the joy of Summer, vacation days, time with family, and more time to spend with our glorious Savior, allowing His Spirit to provide healing in ways we don’t even know about.

~ For the ongoing support of so many people who remember Agape House in their prayers, with their donations of items, as well as their financial support.


Items Needed:
Fresh fruits and vegetables for Transitional Living Home
Folders – when you are shopping for school supplies this next month, please consider purchasing a few extra folders, the inexpensive ones, to donate to Agape. Our favorite colors are red, green orange and purple. If you pick up about 6 of any color you get, that would be helpful, as we easily go through 200 of these in a school year.

Wish List:
~ Vacuum Cleaner for Transitional Living Home (TLH)
~ Portable Basketball Hoop for adults
~ Queen-size mattress and box spring for Staff Apartment at TLH
~ Used cars in good condition (cheap) for girls in our program
~ Art Therapy Supplies: Tracing paper, sketch paper, thick paper for oils/water colors, canvas – med/large, chalk, and pencils for shading (dark and light)


Ways to help in the ministry of Agape House:

Capital Campaign – Resurfacing of ‘Blacktop’ at both Properties – If you would like to contribute specifically to this cause, please indicate ‘Blacktop’ on the memo line of your check.  We were given a fabulous quote of $4,500 for this much-needed project to help maintain the life of the blacktop surfaces at both properties.

Donations – If you would like to make a donation to Agape House, please mail a check to P.O. Box 68, Walworth, WI 53184.  We also have a PayPal donation link on our website soon at www.agapehouseforgirls.org. Or, if you would like to set up a monthly donation to be withdrawn automatically from your account, please contact Jan at 262-275-6466 or jan@agapehouseforgirls.org.

~Save Sentry Receipts from Sentry in Walworth and turn them in to us – we receive a 1% donation of the subtotal of all purchases from this store through their ‘Funds for Friends’ program. Note: receipts cannot be older than 4 months. Thanks for your help!

~ Volunteer graphic designer to assist with promoting Agape House.

~ Volunteer to clean out the chimney in the fireplace at the counseling center.

~ Provide financial support to help with tuition assistance for a girl here; we have many girls whose families are only able to pay a fraction of the cost of the services we provide for them.

~ Volunteer to repair stained glass.

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


“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests.”  ~ Luke 2:14