As we wrap up each school year, we try to take the girls on a trip that will give them a new opportunity that broadens their horizons, as well as give them a unique time to bond with those they have spent so much time with over the past 10 months. This year’s trip included camping in tents, as well as rock climbing outdoors; definitely new experiences for most of the girls.

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:00 to 3:00

"The angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him, and delivers them.” ~ Psalm 34:7

Praise God for the joy of our Agape Angels being blessed with an ‘Adventure Camping / Rock Climbing’ trip by Phantom Ranch in Mukwonago! This past week the girls were able to experience a new adventure in their lives, along with some of the staff. It was a great way to spend time bonding with each other while enjoying the extraordinary outdoor beauty of all that God has created right here in Wisconsin at Devil’s Lake State Park. While the weather was a little chilly at night, it was perfect during the day for rock climbing. They were also blessed that they didn’t get rained on at all!

Praise God that through these experiences, the girls were able to step out of their comfort zone and learned to overcome so many fears: heights, bugs, snakes, and even the fear of trying a new experience!

Praise God that the girls were also able to find joy in the midst of their discomfort. At times when things became overwhelming for them and they may have gotten into a bad mood, they were able to turn it around and enjoy the rest of their day. In the past when they have found themselves in a bad mood, it was something they hung on to and it ruined the rest of the day.

Praise God that none of the girls ever felt ‘left out’ on this adventure!

Praise God for the two who were able to climb all the way to the top of the rock: Ashley B and our very own Becky Wissell (House Mom).

Praise God for the staff from Phantom Ranch who were amazing, friendly, encouraging, and also did a great job of cooking the meals!

Please continue to pray for our Agape Angels as they go through the summer months; pray that they will spend time each day enhancing their relationship with God, and that they will turn to Him in the good times and the bad, when they need Him and when they are grateful to Him, and strengthen the bond so they realize they cannot live one day without God in their lives!

"The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?." ~ Psalm 27:1

As we begin Summer School, our Agape Angels will have less structured time, and thus, they need even more prayer over the summer months to help them remember what they have learned in the past year at Agape.

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS NOW IN EFFECT:

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:00 to 3:00 (or by appointment)

Prayer Requests:

"I do not consider, brethren, that I have captured and made it my own [yet]; but one thing I do [it is my one aspiration]: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead. I press on toward the goal to win the prize to which God in Christ Jesus is calling us upward."  ~ Philippians 3:13-14

~ For our Agape Angels to be able to move out of their past, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, pressing toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus, knowing that clinging to the past prevents them from moving forward.

"Make us glad in proportion to the days in which You have afflicted us and to the years in which we have suffered evil." ~ Psalm 90:15

~ That the girls recognize that God will redeem and restore what has been lost in their past, trusting Him to make up for the bad things that may have happened.

"He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall remain stable and fixed under the shadow of the Almighty [Whose power no foe can withstand]. ~ Psalm 91:1

~ That when these girls are overcome with emotions they cry out to God for help to resist the surge of emotions that threaten to overwhelm them, knowing that He will intervene on their behalf; thus, allowing them to take refuge under His shadow where they will be safe and secure, knowing that no power in heaven or on earth can withstand Him.

 

Praise God:

~ For those who have agreed to take girls from our program into their homes this summer, as they are not ready to return to their homes yet. If you know anyone who might be willing to do this, please have them contact us, as we are still looking for homes for 1 or 2 girls.

 

~ For each one of you and your faithfulness to pray for these girls and this ministry; and for all the ways God continues to provide for our needs.

 

~ For the staff and volunteers as they enjoy their summer time, finding more time to rest in Him!

 

FREE FRIDGE: It works; just is too small for the TLH. Contact us if you know someone who could use it.

Items Needed:

Beef

Snack Chips

Fresh Fruit

String Cheese

Yogurt

Juice

 

 

Wish List:

~ Rolling pin

~ Paper shredder

~ HP Printer Ink Cartridges for HP Photosmart C4795

~ Shuffles for classroom (4 to 6)

 

 

Ways to help in the ministry of Agape House:
Volunteer Needs:

~ Stain glass repair in Sanctuary

~ Counselors for young children (ages 4 to 15), as well as adults

~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!

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

 

 

Tuition Assistance - Provide financial support to help with tuition assistance for a girl; 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.