The Spirit of Truth

“When He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all truth.” John 16:13

Prayer Requests
~ Pray that the girls know (or will learn to know) when the Spirit is guiding them.

~ The girls are reading through the book of John during these days leading up to Easter. Pray that they will come to know Jesus and how much He loves each one of them, so much that He died for us.

~ For the girls taking ACT tests this Saturday.

~ For students entering the final phase of their high school studies at Agape. For these students to realize the end is near and to finish strong, knowing the Lord is with them every step of the way.

~ For courage to not only seek His will, but to listen to His voice.

~ For continued efforts in making themselves a priority. Pray that each child realize that they are precious, more valuable than rubies, and cherished by their Lord and Savior.

~ For girls seeking, trusting, believing, knowing, and resting in His presence in their lives.


Praise Reports:
~ For the awesome experience some of the girls enjoyed at the ‘Dare to Share’ youth conference this past weekend. They were amazed to be in an arena filled with 5,000 teenagers worshiping God. They were also excited to connect with friends they knew. Thank you also to those who provided funding for the girls to attend, as well as those who prayed for the Spirit to move through the girls (He is working mightily).

~ For the donation of art/craft supplies, as well as a piece of furniture we can use in our counseling center we are hoping to open in the future.

~ For the donation of a punching bag to be used along with the other exercise equipment the girls are using.

~ For the 5 girls who have memorized the 66 books of the Bible.

~ For a woman’s conference that one of the mentors from Agape took one of our girls to, and the impact it is having on her!

~ That there was enough money for bills and payroll this week!

~ For the opportunity some of the girls have this week to participate in a bridal photo shoot.

~ For faithful staff members, meeting each child where they are and loving them through each day.

~ For the gift of Agape School and the unique opportunities of growth, working at each individual child’s level, and for the mentoring, volunteers, counselors, and people serving, encouraging and loving each child daily, regardless of what they do.

~ For the unconditional love of our Lord, waiting patiently as we go to Him.

~ For smiling faces, newfound abilities and capabilities, and the freedom of knowing that we are loved by Him.


Wish List:
Mini Van (used and in good shape) - free or very good price
Kleenex
Napkins
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
Chicken
Cold Cereal
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
String Cheese
Healthy snacks
Iron-rich foods
Acoustic Guitar for one of our girls
Colored Markers


We have an Agape graduate who is finishing up her senior year of college, and is $6,000 short for her tuition. A generous donor has agreed to match whatever is donated. If you are able to help in any way, please send in your checks to Agape House at P O Box 68, Walworth, WI 53184, made payable to ‘Agape House’. Your donations will be tax deductible. Please note on the Memo Line: ‘College Scholarship’.


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

Cost: One day $50/Entire Weekend $75 (price includes lunch)
Tickets, donations & further information available by calling
Elaine at (262)-812-9081 OR BY GOING TO THE WEBSITE: www.essential-yoga.net/about.html

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
~ Looking for the following for Fall 2011: Christian Counselor and Resident Assistant

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


“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on Whom His favor rests.” Luke 2:14