The Truth will Set You Free . . .

Praise Reports:
Praise for a sincere apology made by one of the girls; and a huge effort made on behalf of a student to realize and ask for forgiveness – it’s so healing!
~ Praise for a student who tested on 3 PACEs, and conquered a Math fear!
~ Praise for our faithful volunteers as we complete first semester this school year!
~ Praise for the volunteers from Johnson Bank who gave up their day off on Martin Luther King Day to be at Agape for a variety of tasks, including tutoring the girls – helping hands make light the work!
~ Praise for the donation of calculators!
~ Praise for the donation of ½ pig for our meals; someone made the donation to Sorg’s, who in turn donated it to Agape House!
~ Praise for all of our supporters who continue to pray for Agape House and School, and provide all that we need, from the toilet paper, to computer equipment, to office supplies, to food and lunch donations, etc.!

Renovation Update:
~ The wood flooring has been installed, and the painting has been started – praise God!


Prayer Requests:
~ Pray that the girls remember that “the truth will set you free” – John 8:32
~ Pray for the staff to continue to work as a team; and the girls to stay focused on the task at hand in school.
~ Pray for all of the girls who have come to Agape House and School over the years, that the seeds planted are being sown.
~ Pray for all the needs of our faithful staff and volunteers to be met.
~ Pray for the financial support to purchase the commercial-grade appliances needed for the kitchen renovation.
~ Pray for the ministry needs to be met as we continue to reach out and serve the community.
~ Pray that the girls are remembering their goals for the new year.

Poem - Anonymous

It's a new year
a new start.
So tell me then,
why am I falling apart?

I came back here,
with a new attitude.
How is it that
this life is still screwed?

I'm wanting to go home,
and I'll deal with my fears.
Fighting is never fun
and it always ends in tears.

But quote me if need be,
quote me if you must.
But I'm heading home
freedom or bust.

Wish List:
Food items rich in iron, as several of the girls need more iron in their diets:
• Sesame Seeds
• Apricots
• Almonds
• Bran Flakes
• Special K Cereal
• Licorice
• Cashews
• Dried Figs
• Red Kidney Beans


Have a blessed week!