REMINDER - Please join us to:

Celebrate a Heavenly Birthday Party

Sunday at Agape House – 1 to 4 p.m.

Come browse through the items for sale in the gym, including some baked goods and crafts (some made by the girls); hear the Agape Angels sing in the Sanctuary; and get a tour of our facility.  We’re located at 215 S Main Street in Walworth.

Praise God

-   - prayers have been answered; the spiritual attack we were enduring has been lifted!!!

-   - for the donation of funding to upgrade our computers for staff by Ron Meissen; the purchases are probably being made as you read this message. We are also very thankful for Jim Lambiris and his gift of helping us with our purchase, as well as setting up the new computers, transferring data, etc.!

-   - for the donation of a new vacuum cleaner (by an anonymous donor); we needed a new one so much that the girls -are actually enjoying cleaning today!!!

-   - that the stove in the TLH was repairable and is now working!

“And the Lord shall guide you continually and satisfy you in drought and in dry places and make strong your bones. And you shall be like a watered garden and like a spring of water whose waters fail not.” ~ Isaiah 58:11

Pray for our Agape Angels to know the peace of resting in the Lord as He draws them close, trusting Him to meet their needs.

This is our current list of Needs, Wishes, Etc. As the needs are met, we will remove them from this list.

Items Needed:

• Hot Chocolate
• Fresh fruits  
• Salad fixings
• String Cheese
• Snack Foods
• Yogurt
• Milk

Wish List:

~ Full-size fridge in good working condition for TLH
~ Book: The Shack (need 3 or 4 copies)

~ Book: The Naked Gospel by Andrew Farley (3 or 4 copies)

~ Vacuum Cleaner for Transitional Living Home (TLH)

~ Portable Basketball Hoop for adults for outdoors

~ Shuffles for classroom (4 to 6)

~ 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.

Tuition Assistance - 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.

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 Needs:

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

~ 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.

THANKSGIVING BLESSINGS TO ALL!

“. . . how great are the riches of the glory of this mystery, Christ within and among you, the Hope of glory.”  ~ Colossians 1:27

~ Pray for our girls to desire to experience the best God has planned for them, and to know the joy of Christ within us and the Hope of glory that gives us.

~ Pray for everyone who is part of Agape House, the girls, staff, volunteers and all of our families, to have faith in the power and authority we have over the spiritual warfare we are experiencing, probably as a result of all that took place at the Informational Night, as testimonies were shared, and the lives of people were touched! Pray that we remember to speak truth into our lives, and walk in the glory of all that God has planned for this ministry.

Praise God for new mattresses donated and soon to be delivered - what a blessing!

This is our current list of Needs, Wishes, Etc. As the needs are met, we will remove them from this list.

Items Needed:

• Hot Chocolate
• Fresh fruits  
• Salad fixings
• String Cheese
• Snack Foods
• Yogurt
• Milk

Wish List:

~ Full-size fridge in good working condition for TLH
~ Electric stove for TLH

~ Book: The Shack (need 5 or 6 copies)

~ Book: The Naked Gospel by Andrew Farley (3 or 4 copies)

~ Vacuum Cleaner for School and Transitional Living Home (TLH)

~ Portable Basketball Hoop for adults for outdoors

~ Shuffles for classroom (4 to 6)

~ 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.

Tuition Assistance - 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.

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 Needs:

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

~ 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 joy of the Lord is your strength and stronghold." ~ Nehemiah 8:10

THANKSGIVING BLESSINGS TO ALL

“. . . how great are the riches of the glory of this mystery, Christ within and among you, the Hope of glory.”  ~ Colossians 1:27

~ Pray for our girls to desire to experience the best God has planned for them, and to know the joy of Christ within us and the Hope of glory that gives us.

~ Pray for everyone who is part of Agape House, the girls, staff, volunteers and all of our families, to have faith in the power and authority we have over the spiritual warfare we are experiencing, probably as a result of all that took place at the Informational Night, as testimonies were shared, and the lives of people were touched! Pray that we remember to speak truth into our lives, and walk in the glory of all that God has planned for this ministry.

Praise God for new mattresses donated and soon to be delivered - what a blessing!

This is our current list of Needs, Wishes, Etc. As the needs are met, we will remove them from this list.

Items Needed:

• Hot Chocolate
• Fresh fruits  
• Salad fixings
• String Cheese
• Snack Foods
• Yogurt
• Milk

Wish List:

~ Full-size fridge in good working condition for TLH
~ Electric stove for TLH

~ Book: The Shack (need 5 or 6 copies)

~ Book: The Naked Gospel by Andrew Farley (3 or 4 copies)

~ Vacuum Cleaner for School and Transitional Living Home (TLH)

~ Portable Basketball Hoop for adults for outdoors

~ Shuffles for classroom (4 to 6)

~ 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.

Tuition Assistance - 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.

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 Needs:

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

~ 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 joy of the Lord is your strength and stronghold." ~ Nehemiah 8:10

"We are assured and know that all things work together and are [fitting into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and as called according to [His} design and purpose."  ~ Romans 8:28

Prayer Requests
~ Pray for our girls to TRUST the design and purpose God has for each of them, and that they come to know the joy that all things work together for good!

Praise Reports
~ For the joy of coming to the end of our first 9 weeks of school, and the girls seeing what they have (or in some cases) have not accomplished this 1st quarter.
~ For working heat in the gym again; thank you Tim Stoldt for fixing that problem this week!
~ For the volunteers who help with this ministry in so many ways, i.e., tutoring, teaching extra classes: PE, Art, Choir, Life Skills, Sewing, etc., mentoring, worship leaders, respite care and marketing - God is so good. Agape House is a ministry that is living proof of all things working together and fitting into a plan for good to and for those who love God and are called according to His design and purpose.
~ For the many donations of clothing, food items and office supplies that have come in this past week!

Needs
We are looking for a home for a 16- year old girl who was in the program at Agape House for the last 2 years; God has done amazing things in her life (but there is still work to be done). Unfortunately, her family hasn't changed. She would like to return to Agape School to finish her education, but she needs a home. We are looking for someone in the Walworth area who might be interested in having this girl live with them and come alongside Agape House and work in conjunction with us to continue helping her reach her goals. If interested, please contact Pam at 262-275-6466 or email at pam@agapehouseforgirls.org.

Mortgage Reduction Contributions - We would like to reduce the mortgage on the Transitional Home / Counseling Center we opened earlier this year. If you are interested in helping with this, please make your contribution to 'Agape House' and indicate 'Mortgage Reduction'.

Food Items: Snacks such as fruit in season, chips, crackers, granola bars, carrots, string cheese, yogurt, etc.


"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