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, March 24, 2011

Bearing Fruit

“This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.” John 15:8

Prayer Requests
~ Pray that our girls remain “in Him” so they will bear much fruit.

~ Pray for continued healing for all of our staff, especially Becky and Kelly.

~ Pray for our finances, as we have no reserves left at all.

~ Pray for one of our supporters who is mourning the loss of his beloved Mother.

~ Pray for our Agape Angels as they finish up their Spring Break, that it is a restful and fruitful time for them, and that they are using their coping skills to overcome the hurts of their lives.


Praise Reports:
~ For those who responded to our request to fill in the gaps for some upcoming lunches.

~ For the donation of fresh fruits, vegetables and lots and lots of cheese!

~ For the anonymous donation of a set of pans for the new kitchen.

~ For the gift of being still and knowing that God is God!


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 at 262-394-5239.


Wish List:
Gas Cards to take the girls to various events in the van
Gift cards for the girls to be able to go to Starbucks, bowling, a movie, or Subway
Punching Bag
Red Pens
Colored Markers
Cold Cereals
Chicken
Healthy snacks
Iron-rich foods


Fundraiser for Agape House Sponsored by Elaine Bennett and local business women
When: Saturday and/or Sunday, April 16th and 17th
What: Weekend Renewal Retreat
Where: The Geneva Inn
Watch for more details to follow.


Ways to Help at this time:
~ Volunteer needed for art therapy.

~ Volunteer to repair stained glass.

~ Sponsor a girl here; we have several girls that come from single parent families that have no money.
~ Someone to paint the trim on the top layer of the church building, which is very high.
~ Bible Study materials (contact Pam Patterson for details)
~ Provide finances to expand our counseling program. Our goal for 2011 is to open a Christian Biblical-based counseling center that operates on a sliding fee so no one is turned away because of finances. We are looking at renting some space close by so we can have more offices and praying for the funding for the rent and to pay the counselor’s

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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