Website: www.agapehouseforgirls.org

"The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, . . . He sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners . . . " ~ Isaiah 61:1



Thursday, November 4, 2010

Do not be Anxious




“Do not be anxious about anything; but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6

Prayer Requests
~ For the girls to learn that by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, they can turn their anxieties over to God.

~ For a new student starting on Monday. We ask that the Lord help all of us as
we adjust to new people. Pray that her adjustment goes well, and that the ‘honeymoon
period’ lasts a long time.

~ For safe travel on our outings.

~ For strength in the coming months as we help students identify anxiety in their
lives, especially with upcoming holiday visits.

~ For continued healing in counseling, and that the girls seek Him in all areas of their lives.

~ For eyes to be opened to the indescribable love of our Savior.

~ For the renovation of the Sanctuary to be complete in time for the girls to use it for Christmas, so we finally have a proper living quarters.

~ For healing of the staff and volunteers, as may be needed.

~ For the families of the girls at Agape, that they are able to continue progressing in the parent group and their counseling, as they all strive for family restoration.

Praise Reports:
~ For the awesome time Kelly, Tina and the girls had on their trip to Madison on Wednesday where they sat in on a Supreme Court hearing (see picture above).

~ For continued healing of the staff in their rehabilitations.

~ For an incredible welcome for our new student, Brianna and the love showered
upon her by staff and students.

~ For continued maturity of the girls in their faith walk and their school work.

~ For a topnotch staff that loves their Lord and shows it through the unconditional
love and support of the girls.

~ For the donations of chicken, green peppers, school supplies and scientific calculators.


Wish List:

Headphones for Spanish on the Computer
AAA Batteries
Fruit Juice
Cereal (cold)
Cheese (string, chunk or shredded)
Chicken
Napkins
Butter and Margarine (tub and stick)
Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
Healthy snacks
Snack Crackers
Peanut Butter
Chicken Noodle Soup


Ways to Help at this time:
~ Volunteer as a tutor on Thursday morning and a teacher’s assistant on Friday morning.

~ Volunteer to repair stained glass.

NEW PARTICIPANTS - Campbell’s labels and Box Tops for Education - ask family and friends to help as well.

~ Visit www.boxtops4education.com to see all of the products included in their program, as well as stores you can earn points through for shopping online (Target, Barnes&Noble, Old Navy, Walmart, and so many more). It cannot get much easier than this – do your online shopping for Christmas and help raise money for Agape School!!! Help us reach our goal of $500. Our zip code is 53184.

~ Visit www. labelsforeducation.com, and drop them off at Agape so we can redeem them for items for the school or home. (Campbell’s) now includes Post cereals; Bic pens, labels, etc., and V8.



“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” Psalm 118:29

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