Website: www.agapehouseforgirls.org

"The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, . . . He sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners . . . " ~ Isaiah 61:1



Thursday, June 2, 2011

Mercy Endures Forever

“O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy and loving-kindness endure forever!” Psalm 107:1

Prayer Requests:
~ Pray for our Agape Angels to know how merciful and loving our God is, in spite of our sins.

~ For a summer filled with rest, joy, peace, trust and healing; especially for the girls who have been living in the Home as they venture back to their family lives.

~ For confidence in who we are in Christ.

~ For those girls returning for Summer School next week, that their extra efforts to make their learning a priority are rewarded.


Praise Reports:
~ For our Recognition and Award Ceremony this evening to commemorate another year filled with hard work and blessings at Agape School.

~ For a miraculous report from the doctor for one of our staff!

~ For the hope of each new day.


Wish List:
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

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:

~ 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.

“My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from Him.” ~ Psalm 62:1

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