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



Friday, November 19, 2010

Thanksgiving

“Let us come before Him with thanksgiving.” Psalm 95:2

Prayer Requests
~ For the girls to know the joy of thanking God for all the blessings He provides.

~ For family time for the girls over the Thanksgiving break to be joyful, quality time together.

~ Pray for the families we minister to over the holidays, as this can be a difficult time of year for so many people.

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James 1:2-4

Praise Reports:
~ For the blessing of a veteran sharing his experiences with the girls last Friday

~ For the donations of Apples, Apple Juice, Mostaccioli, Lasagna and Sub Sandwiches this past week; and the food we are blessed with every day for our meals by so many volunteers.

~ For all the people who have stepped forward to volunteer in so many ways – what a beautiful response to our prayers!

~ For the continued work in the Sanctuary / Living Quarters.

~ For the good health of the girls, as well as staff and volunteers.

~ For rest for staff and volunteers over the upcoming Thanksgiving break.

~ For warm clothing as the colder weather sets in.

~ For the joy of celebrating Thanksgiving with family and friends.

Wish List:

Headphones for Spanish on the Computer
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 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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