Good News

“And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” Luke 2:8-11


Prayer Requests
~ Pray for the girls to understand the good news of the birth of our Savior.

~ Prepare us for new students.

~ For the upcoming holidays, that the girls would have a blessed time with their families. Also, the staff would rejoice over the birth of our Savior and rejuvenate over the holidays.

~ For continued healing in the lives of all the girls.

~ For authority issues to be handled with love and patience.

~ For all girls to be drawn to their Savior in a real relationship with Him. To learn to know Jesus is real and alive and active in their lives.

~ For safe travel on all events; and for staff and volunteers as they drive to Agape each day.


Praise Reports:
~ For the generosity of His people. Thanksgiving for time given, meals provided, donations received, prayers offered, work completed and love shared.

~ For the continued efforts of students to work on their studies, along with asking questions for difficult academic studies.

~ For the willingness of the girls to share their concerns, as well as the trust that has been gained to know their hurts.

~ For health being restored among staff and students.

~ For time off from school for everyone to relax and enjoy!

The office will be closed on December 23rd and 24th, as well as 30th and 31st.


Wish List:
Cheese (string, chunk or shredded)
Chicken
Butter and Margarine (tub and stick)
Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
Healthy snacks
Snack Crackers
Peanut Butter


Ways to Help at this time:
~ Volunteer to repair stained glass.

Bring in your Campbell’s labels and Box Tops for Education - ask family and friends to help as well.


“Your love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens. Your faithfulness to the skies.” Psalm 36:5

The Light of the World

“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12

Prayer Requests
~ For all the girls to follow the Light rather than walk in darkness.

~ For emotional, physical and spiritual healing for all who come through the doors at Agape, and those we are missing who are away for longer-term healing.

~ Continued prayers for all the girls, and that they realize that change can be good and bring huge blessings.

~ For the girls and their families to enjoy the celebration of the birthday of our Savior this Christmas season, remembering the true reason for the season!


Praise Reports:
~ For the gift of laughter in the classroom, as well as the joy of the girls sharing the good news with others.

~ For the donation of headphones for Spanish on the computer; one of the girls commented that “they block out all the noise around me, what a difference!”

~ For the donation of food from the Awanas group at New Life Bible Church in Twin Lakes!

~ For the adjustment of several new girls; for their willingness and effort to begin to acclimate themselves to life at Agape.

~ For faithful teachers and volunteers.

~ For continued protection against Satan’s attacks.

~ For faithful lunch providers and the delicious food shared so openly and lovingly.

~ For friendships and encouragement among staff and students.

~ For new tutors.

~ For the gift of learning and the brains to reach new heights in understanding.


Wish List:
Cheese (string, chunk or shredded)
Chicken
Butter and Margarine (tub and stick)
Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
Healthy snacks
Snack Crackers
Peanut Butter


Ways to Help at this time:
~ Volunteer to repair stained glass.

Bring in your Campbell’s labels and Box Tops for Education - ask family and friends to help as well.


“Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God.” Matthew 5:9

Joy – Complete and Overflowing

“I have told you these things, that My joy and delight may be in you, and that your joy and gladness may be of full measure and complete and overflowing.” John 15:11

Prayer Requests
~ For the girls to know that God desires us to be filled with His overflowing joy!

~ For all the girls at Agape School. We have welcomed several new students to our program, and we ask that faithful prayer warriors lift up all of the girls in prayer.

~ For our staff and everyone involved with planting seeds at Agape.

~ For health and renewed energy this season. Several girls and staff/volunteer members are battling colds and the flu. We pray for health to be restored to all, including those who are on a longer-term track.

~ For the anxiety to be alleviated in all of the girls. Holidays are extremely stressful for the girls, anticipation and stress take a toll. Please pray that everyone goes to Him "Cast all your anxieties on Him because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7

~ For patience with all. When we bring in new students, we always have a period of adjustment. A wonderful comparison would be to bringing a new baby home to siblings. We see a honeymoon period for a varying degree of time, but the adjustment process is unique and individual in each child's experience at Agape.

~ For a Friday tutor to work with the girls in the morning before leaving for our scheduled events.


Praise Reports:
~ For the joy of the Christmas season.

~ For a new math tutor. Praise God for godly men, ready to serve and be a good example to our girls. We look forward to a wonderful experience of working with our angels.

~ For the generosity and kindness of each and every person who serves lunch at the school, as well as the occasional meal for the evening in the Home.

~ For our faithful staff and volunteers, and their remarkable gifts of love, faith and perseverance.

~ For the progress being made in the renovation project.

~ For our servant event at VIP. Our girls played games, and worked alongside the workers at Vocational Industries, sharing God's love His way. We watched the girls shower the special needs adults with plenty of love, time and effort. All of the girls were amazing, and I pray that several of the girls realize their ‘giftings’ in this area of serving our Lord. It was an extraordinary day!!!! Praise God for safe travel

Wish List:
Variety of canned beans for making Chili
Headphones for Spanish on the Computer
Individual Packs of Goldfish or crackers
Iron-rich snack foods


Ways to Help at this time:
~ Volunteer to repair stained glass.


“For unto us a child is born . . . and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6

His Truth Endures

“Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise, be thankful to Him and bless His name, for the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures to all generations.” Psalm 100:4-5

Prayer Requests
~ For all the girls to understand that His Truth endures to all generations

~ For the girls that are thinking about coming to Agape House and School; pray that the Lord will guide them here, and comfort the families through the process of letting their daughters make a change in their lives. Also pray that the Agape girls will be encouraging for new students.

~ For the students that are applying for jobs, that they be able to become employed if it is Your will, and that they realize the gift of work and the benefits.

~ For one of the girls that has such a great sense of humor and a great sense of herself that she can Zumba any time of the day

~ For one of the girls that is beginning to work more independently.

~ For one of the girls that feels “very smart” and excited about applying to colleges.

~ For the flu bug that is running its course in the school, that the girls will get over it quickly and be feeling better.

~ For all the volunteers at Agape, and their faithfulness in giving of their time, talents, and treasures.

~ For health and energy for all students and staff during the next couple of weeks to be productive and press in to complete required duties.

~ For the gift of realizing the true meaning of the season and to keep our focus on Christ, the purpose and hope for our lives.


Praise Reports:
~ For the donation of hair tools from Clear Water Spa.

~ For the donation of food from a food drive done by the Green Grocer.

~ For the spiritual growth and maturity we’re seeing in the girls each day; two of them advanced to Classroom II this week!

~ For the desire to learn and read, ask for assistance and realize that God sends representatives, not to control; but to help, assist and lead in their upbringing and road to adulthood.

~ For new students working hard to accomplish goals; and for veteran students realizing their goals are within reach.


Wish List:
Variety of canned beans for making Chili
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.


“Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them. Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy.” Psalm 96:12