Be Kind and Compassionate

“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32

Prayer Requests:

~ Pray that the girls learn to be kind, compassionate and forgiving, to others and themselves, and then that they will practice what they have learned.
~ Pray for everyone to have self-control in the rising temperatures.
~ Please pray for continued perseverance to finish the year strong in academic studies.
~ Please continue to pray for the financial aspect at Agape; we are so grateful to everyone who is helping out in any way possible; pray that our plea letter going out in the mail will be received and responded to positively, as our finances are in desperate need of replenishment.
~ Pray for the girls to realize the importance of preparation and planning.
~ Pray for the girls to realize how important and priceless each Agape Angel is in Christ, and that all of us were created in His image with a purpose and plan for our lives.
~ Pray for the girls to be encouraged in their struggles to never give up, and to combat faulty thinking with God’s word and His promises.
~ Pray for the world with its lies and brokenness to be revealed to the girls and to let them see the hope, promise and healing in Christ, and the freedom that accompanies this revelation.
~ Pray for interpersonal relationships.
~ Pray for students to realize the importance of their healing and education.
~ Pray for students to never give up!
~ Pray for students to put their hope in the Lord.


Praise Reports:

~ Praise God for all the food collected through a food drive, and donated by Christian Life Church this past weekend – God is so good!
~ Praise God for safe travel to the Milwaukee Women’s Correctional Institution last Friday for our educational field trip. We had an informative tour and heard three inmates describe why they were incarcerated. The women spoke of poor choices and answered questions from the Agape students. The girls were receptive to the women, were observant on the tour, and were respectful to the guards and staff. Our chaperones were awesome, and we thank God for the opportunity to see first hand what happens when poor choices are given consequences. We were also blessed with a lovely meal at the prison, and were able to speak with the administrator, Dr. McRae, about our program at Agape. He was impressed with our students, and joined us for lunch.



Ways to Help at this time:
~ We’re looking for a couple of dehumidifiers for different parts of the buildings.

~ Renovation Work
Sanding and refinishing of the stairs up to the Sanctuary (living quarters)
Help install tile on kitchen floor (also need funding to purchase tile)
Rebuild outside stairs to Sanctuary (also need materials purchased)

~ School or Home
Provide a meal for the Home
Provide respite care for our house parents/resident assistant to have a night off
Help clean out the storage shed
Deep cleaning in July or August

~ Renovation Donations Needed
Commercial Appliances for the kitchen
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen Countertop

Wish List:
Hooks that go over a door with four (4) hooks to hold towels – we could use six (6) of these for the dorm rooms.


“So then, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you may do, do all for the honor and glory of God.” I Corinthians 10:31

Life to the Full!

“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” John 10:10b

Prayer Requests:

~ Pray that the girls understand that God intends for us to have life to the full!
~ Please continue to pray for all of the girls at Agape to press in to their studies for two more weeks while working towards their individual goals so they end the year strong!
~ Please pray for the strength and endurance of the staff that we might reach the end of the year stronger than ever before; that we have a clear picture of ALL that He has been doing in and through each child’s life, as well as the staff’s maturing of faith and the ever-increasing blessings that come from obedience and faithfulness.
~ Please pray for our financial needs to be met as we come to the end of a school year wherein we have been able to minister to 20 girls throughout the year in the school and/or the home, and countless more in the community. It is hard to imagine what the lives of these girls would be like if they were not at Agape!


Praise Reports:

~ Praise God for one of our Agape Angels who announced in class that she is praying for God to help her forgive several people in her life – amazing! Praise Him for His patience and faithfulness, and also for the difference in this child as she ‘walks’ with Him through this life-changing process.
~ Praise God that one of our students is back after a lengthy absence. We ask for prayers on behalf of this precious child that she not lose hope in her future and the plans that God has for her.
~ Praise God for our stellar staff – we have amazing volunteers who faithfully dedicate their time for the girls each week. It’s truly a blessing to watch these relationships develop and the unique treasures taught by the staff. God is so good.
~ Praise God for the donation of stamps, apricots, snack foods and paper goods from Millard Community Church.


Ways to Help at this time:

Renovation Work
- Sanding and refinishing of the stairs up to the Sanctuary (living quarters)
- Help install tile on kitchen floor (also need funding to purchase tile)
- Rebuild outside stairs to Sanctuary (also need materials purchased)

School or Home
- Provide a meal for the Home
- Provide respite care for our house parents/resident assistant to have a night off
- Help clean out the storage shed
- Deep cleaning in July or August

Renovation Donations Needed
- Commercial Appliances for the kitchen
- Kitchen Cabinets
- Kitchen Countertop


"It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust man." Psalm 118:8

Make Your Requests Known

I am sending out a special request with this prayer blog update because we need your help with regard to our financial situation. Would you please consider fasting this Friday, the 21st of May, and pray for our financial needs to be met?

Thank you for your continued support and consideration of this request. Watch for our regular update on Friday.

God Bless . . .

Pam Patterson

Positions Available at Agape House

We are seeking to fill the following two positions for the Fall at Agape House:
- Resident Assistant (live-in position)
- Christian, Biblical-Based Counselor

Please contact Agape House via e-mail at agape7@pensys.com with all inquiries about these positions.

God of Hope

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13


Prayer Requests:

~ Pray that the girls are filled with the joy and peace as they come to trust in Him!
~ Please pray for the girls and their sleeping difficulties. Several students are dealing with nightmares, and the interrupted sleep is taking a toll on their attentiveness during school. Pray that they are not confused; rather, that they go to God for their strength, their peace and their hope knowing He can do all things.
~ Pray for the strength of the staff to endure. The girls have been testing lots! Pray that we speak the truth in love, hold them accountable and love unconditionally. So many of the girls are dealing with authority issues and take any kind of encouragement as a personal attack. Pray that in love we can redirect their thoughts.
~ Pray that the girls realize that God sets people in authority to help, guide, lead, and direct. Authority is not to harm but to protect, encourage, guard, and lead in love.
~ Pray for our financial status at Agape, as our funds are depleted – we are going from week to week, trusting God to provide for ALL of our needs.


Praise Reports:
~ A new student has joined our family at Agape; Masha is making the adjustment quite quickly and works hard each day to complete goals.
~ One of our students is attending all day. This is a major blessing of trust and also a leap of faith for this precious child.
~ For all the food, prepared, donated and given in love to provide for our health and well-being.
~ For all the people entering Agape each day, that the ministry is made known throughout the area and the need for such a school as this.
~ For the gentleman that prays for Agape House each time he passes on Highway 14; the encouragement of knowing that people are praying for all of us is a blessing.
~ For perseverance to finish strong in the last month of school; several girls are reaching their goals and are encouraged by the progress being made. Setting goals each day and meeting them weekly is an eye-opening experience for many.
~ For the exercise equipment that has been donated for our use; this is great for the girls when the weather prevents us from going outside for our daily walk - praise God!!!!


Wish List:
Please continue providing these healthy snacks for the girls; they have been such a blessing!
~ Fresh Fruit
~ Fresh Vegetables
~ Snack Crackers, such as Cheese-Its, Wheat Thins, etc.
~ Almonds or other nuts (NO PEANUTS)
~ String Cheese


“Commit your works to the Lord and your plans will be established.” Proverbs 16:3

We are His Creation

“In the beginning you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.” Psalm 102:25

Prayer Requests:
~ Pray for the girls at Agape to know that they are created in His creative genius, and that the gifts they are blessed with come from God.
~ Pray for the finances at Agape House as our funds are depleted – we are going from week to week, trusting God will provide for all of our needs!
~ For uninterrupted sleep for the girls. For the rest that comes in knowing God is in control of our lives.
~ To know in our hearts that "all things work together for good for those who are called according to His purpose".
~ For all of our volunteer staff. We praise you for faithful servants to tutor our girls and walk alongside them in their studies.
~ For continued prayers on behalf of the girls and their families.
~ For God providing for all of our needs.
~ Pray for our new students at Agape, that they will be encouraged by fellow students and staff.


Praise Reports:
~ Praise God for the blessing of participating in the National Day of Prayer yesterday; it was a very moving experience for the girls from Agape School.
~ For all of the food donations that came in this past week; God’s timing is perfect as always. We received a donation of cereal just in time!
~ For the opportunity to hear a holocaust survivor tell her story, and for safe travel to Milwaukee.
~ For God's continued care over all of His angels.
~ For the gift of learning. We are so blessed to be able to listen, learn, comprehend, and make choices from this learning.
~ For the beautiful weather and the walks that we enjoy each day. For the gift of healthy bodies to be free to enjoy the gift of exercise.


Wish List:
~ Postage Stamps
~ Fresh Fruit
~ Fresh Vegetables
~ Snack Crackers, such as Cheese-Its, Wheat Thins, etc.
~ Almonds or other nuts (NO PEANUTS)
~ String Cheese


“Commit your works to the Lord and your plans will be established.” Proverbs 16:3