God’s Workmanship

“For we are God’s workmanship created in Christ Jesus, to do good works which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10

Prayer Requests
~ Pray that the girls will know how much God loves them; so much that he created them in the image of Jesus Christ, and that God has a plan for their lives.

~ Pray that people continue to respond to God’s request for financial support for this ministry.

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

~ Pray for the girls who are working through their issues in counseling, that they will know God’s comfort, while at the same time know that the hard work they are doing now will be worth the effort.


Praise Reports:
~ For faithful prayer warriors for this ministry and our Agape Angels! Prayers were definitely answered during their Spring Break, and we can see God working through so many issues with the girls.

~ For the determination the girls have after a week off to work hard on their school work; and especially that one of our students is completing a Science credit!

~ For one of our students who is feeling safe and confident enough to express her feelings, and setting healthy boundaries for herself!

~ For the donation of used, but good kitchen equipment: meat slicer, Bunn coffee maker and shrink wrap sealer for the kitchen.

~ For the donation of clothing, including swimming suits.

~ For six girls who will be taking ACT college entrance exams in April or June!

~ For the girls as they learn to deal with their issues in the classroom using appropriate behavior.

~ For the girls being so flexible and tolerant while Kelly is gone.

~ For the cohesiveness and encouragement among the staff and volunteers as we all pitch in to do what needs to be done - praise 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
Acoustic Guitar for one of our girls
Punching Bag
Red Pens
Colored Markers
Healthy snacks
Iron-rich foods


Fundraiser for Agape House by Elaine Bennett of Essential Yoga and Massage
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