Peace

“Seek, inquire for, and crave peace and pursue it.” Psalm 34:14

Prayer Requests
~ Pray that our girls come tounderstand the joy of peace in their lives and learn to avoid situations that steel their peace.

~ for the girls who are currently seeking to overcome certain obstacles in their healing process, that they will know God’s strength, and desire the joy that will come as a result of this process.

~ that the girls continue to work hard to finish the year strong, academically and spiritually.

~ for parents as they make decisions about summer school, that they will make the right choice for their daughters, and that the girls will see the benefit of attending.

~ that the girls can have peace about their summer break and where they will be living living, trusting God every step of the way.

~ for staffing needs to be met for next Fall.

~ That we continue to hear God’s desire for this ministry, and follow where He leads us.

~ For continued healing for all staff, volunteers, students and families, both spiritually and physically.


Praise Reports:
~ For the joy of participating in National Day of Prayer in Delavan today; our Almighty Fortress is our God!

~ For the donation of a supply of napkins, as well as silverware.

~ For the donation of a large supply of new bath and hand towels for the dorms.

~ For the joy of watching the girls respond to the positive reinforcement of doing what is good for them, as well as those they love so dearly.

~ For the good news one of our staff received from the doctor this week!

~ For mothers everywhere, to know that they have made a difference in the lives of their children. God knows how you have blessed them; continue to seek to please God and you will have your reward.


Wish List:
Chicken
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
String Cheese
Yogurt
Healthy snacks
Iron-rich foods
Mini Van (used and in good shape) - free or very good price
Kleenex
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
Scrapbook Albums
Decorative garden angel for garden in front of school

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’.


Ways to Help at this time:

~ Looking for gardeners willing to work up and plant a garden in front of house parents’ apartment

~ Volunteer needed for art therapy.

~ Volunteer to repair stained glass.

~ Bible Study materials (contact Pam Patterson for details)
~ Sponsor a girl here; we have several girls that come from single parent families that have no money.
~ 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.


“Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10