God is Light

“God is light, and there is no darkness in Him at all.” I John 1:5

Prayer Requests:
~ Pray for our Agape Angels to recognize that anything hidden has power over them; and that by trusting God to help them overcome what is hiding in the dark, they can find freedom.

~ For the Board members meeting today as they make decisions that affect continued growth of the ministry at Agape House.

~ For God to bring exactly the right staff and volunteers for school in the Fall.

~ For each of our Agape Angels, including those who have come through the program in the past, as well as those who God desires to come here in the future, that they know the blessing of being hand selected by God to take part in this program.

~ For all staff and volunteers to enjoy a restful, relaxing summer, as well as receive the healing powers of God in all areas of their lives that are needed.


Praise Reports:
~ For Summer School, a chance to continue learning God’s word and how to incorporate it into our lives, as well as continue with Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, keeping the cobwebs out of our minds!

~ For those who volunteer their time to clean and maintain the Agape House buildings throughout the Summer months.

~ For rain to water our gardens, and sunshine to encourage the flowers, fruits and vegetables to grow!

~ For the joy of lazy summer afternoons.


Wish List:
Colored Paper (One ream each of the following colors: Light Blue, Light Green, Canary Yellow, Lime Green and Pink)
Folders (Solid colors)
Highlighters
Illustrated Anatomy and Physiology Book
Scrapbook Albums
Cheese
Yogurt
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Healthy snacks
Mini Van (used and in good shape) - free or very good price
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


Ways to Help at this time:

~ Looking for the following for Fall 2011: Positions in Classroom, Christian Counselor and Resident Assistant, as well as volunteers for classroom/field trip assistance.
~ 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
Bring in your Campbell’s labels and Box Tops for Education - ask family and friends to help as well.

“Everything is possible for him who believes.” Mark 9:23