This is why we ask you to pray....

Look at these faces.

The lives that God transforms through the ministries of Agape House are so precious to us. We thank you for your faithfulness in prayer and support. Through the ten different programs we offer, to the girls who have gone on into their communities after being a part of one of our programs...we see God reaching a lost and hurting generation.

Here is what He has called us to do. The Agape Home and School for Girls is located at 215 S. Main Street in Walworth. Two years ago, God provided nearly half a million dollars for us to purchase the old Grace Church facility. The Agape School for Girls just began its second year of operation this month. We currently have six girls enrolled, with two more in the application process.

We were greatly blessed to receive a generous donation that was designated to complete the dorm rooms so that we will be one step further to opening the Teen Home. The carpet is going in, the stairs are being covered with vinyl, we have purchased the furniture and comforters for the rooms, and the bathroom/showers are near completion. WE CURRENTLY HAVE FOUR GIRLS WAITING to take up residence in the Teen Home. The houseparents, Jim and Becky Lambiris, are set to move in as soon as we get approval. Resident Assistant, Christina Hunt, is currently residing in the Transitional Living Home.

WHAT WE NEED:

We currently are praying in an additional $25,000 to complete the Teen Home. We believe we are to open in mid-October. We need $10,000 for the furnace for the gym, $5,000 for flooring and $5,000 to complete the rest of the renovation and gain approval to open the Home. These are all funds needed above the monthly support we currently receive to continue the ministry. Please join us in prayer for these needs. We also have a ministry DVD that is available, it is nine minutes long. Its a wonderful tool to share what Agape House is with small groups, civic organizations, or your church groups.

We were excited to share the DVD with several pastors' wives from different conferences of the Evangelical Covenant Church. They were hosted by Sandy Heinitz, who is the pastor's wife at Millard Community Church and is on the board of Agape House. We met with representatives from Alaska, California, Connecticut, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin. Pray that God would use the ministries of Agape House to extend across our great nation to help hurting young women.

Other needs:

Large packs of toilet paper - We were so blessed over a year ago when the Vacation Bible School from Immanual UCC in Lake Geneva collected a year's worth of toilet tissue. And now we're out. : ) This is a an easy, tangible way you can support Agape House.

Another new program is "Change the Life of a Girl". By collecting change, either at home, school, or in the workplace you can raise much needed funds to support the ministry of Agape House. I empty my purse of loose change every week. I have found that I have been able to collect anywhere from $10-25 a month or more. It's money not missed in my monthly budget and its a great way to be a blessing ! Students can approach their schools about raising funds. Employees can approach their employers about bringing it into the workplace. We will provide a jar and a poster, if needed. Please contact me, Tina, at 262-275-6466 if you would like to participate !

Thank you and God bless. Look for our newsletter coming out in the coming weeks. Mark your calendars for October 26th at 5:00 at Grace Church, 500 S. Main Street in Walworth as we celebrate 10 YEARS IN MINISTRY !! Be watching future email updates for more information !

God is good !