Okay to be Different

“The sun has one kind of splendor, the moon another and the stars another; and star differs from star in splendor.” 1 Corinthian 15:41


Prayer Requests
~ Pray for the Agape Angels to recognize it is okay to be different, to love and accept themselves without having to compare themselves to others, and know their splendor is a gift from God.

~ For healing for all staff members, and especially our House Mom, Becky.

~ For continued recovery and for the endurance and patience to run the race each and every day.

~ For continued strength, wisdom and discernment for our Resident Assistant, Stacey, as she steps up to the plate while Becky is recuperating.

~ For Ava’s comfort and peace as she mourns the loss of her dear husband. “Death has been swallowed up in victory.”

~ For the gift of heaven and the joy in knowing that there is no more pain and suffering.

~ For communication and the gift of expressing ourselves orally in the written word, through song and especially through the loving acts of hugs, smiles and reassurance.


Praise Reports:
~ For the warmer temperatures and sunshine we have enjoyed this week.

~ For the sponsoring of an overnight trip to Chicago for the Agape Angels. This should be a well-rounded, cultural experience, as they will be touring the Chicago Architectural Foundation and the Chicago Cultural Center.

~ For a faithful staff of loving, caring, committed people.

~ For safe travel to our events.

~ For Anna’s presentation on the systems of our bodies and the amazing creation we are in Him.

~ For the chapel speakers and their phenomenal stories of who they are in Christ. Their message is right on His time.

~ For our new Agape Angel, Kayla. For an incredible week of learning and growing at our school and home. Thanks be to God for the privilege of teaching this precious child of the King.


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:
Needed by mid-March: Scholarships for girls to attend ‘Dare to Share’ youth conference; $75 per girl
Punching Bag
Red Pens
Colored Markers
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.

~ 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.


“Search me, O God, and know my heart. Test me and know my anxious thoughts.” Psalm 139:23