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, February 24, 2011

God is Light

“God is light, and there is no darkness at all in Him.” 1 John 1:5

Prayer Requests
~ Pray for the girls to allow Him full entrance into their hearts and minds, so there will be no darkness; rather, that they be filled with His light.

~ For continued financial support of this ministry, especially at this time of year.

~ For continued healing of colds, viruses, sleep deprivation and emotional issues.

~ For a new student starting next week; that she feel a sense of hope and comfort about coming to Agape, and that the girls will welcome her with open arms.

~ For a continued to desire to learn, and love the process!

~ For amazing progress in meeting educational goals.

~ For improved communication among all staff, parents and children.

~ For continued intrinsic motivation to strive to be the best we all can be through Christ with the gifts He has showered upon us.


Praise Reports:
~ For the joy of being able to celebrate the completion of the renovation process on Sunday, March 13th, with an Open House from 1 to 5 p.m., and a program in the gym by the girls at 3 p.m. – all are invited!

~ For volunteers and the relationships being built with many of the girls.

~ For safe travel on our servant events and field trips.

~ For health being restored to some of the girls.

~ For Fran Yankee and her inspiring message of hope being a child of Holocaust survivors.

~ For an amazing time serving the homeless at Milwaukee Rescue Mission last Friday.

~ For an enlightening field trip to the Wisconsin Black Historical Foundation last Friday.

~ For the ongoing donations of all that we need, from the items on our wish list to the surprises we are blessed with!

Available for Babysitting – One of our older girls is available for babysitting in the Walworth area after school hours and weekends. Experience includes 2-month old babies up to 13 or 14 years old. Please contact Sarah directly at 262-394-5239.


Wish List:
Scholarships for girls to attend ‘Dare to Share’ youth conference; $75 per girl, need by mid-March
Red Pens
Colored Markers
Folders, inexpensive and solid colors
Cold Cereals
Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
Yogurt
Healthy snacks
Iron-rich foods
Butter
Mayonnaise
Shredded Cheese
Gift Cards for: Starbucks; Movie Theatre; Roller Skating; or Bowling Alley


Ways to Help at this time:
~ Volunteers to make and serve lunch on 1st Tuesday and 4th Tuesday of each month.

~ Volunteer to repair stained glass.

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


“O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens.” Psalm 8:1

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