Trust Him – He is Faithful

“Those who know your name trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.” Psalm 9:10

Prayer Requests:
~ Pray for the girls and their families to continue to seek our Lord, knowing they can trust in Him, and that He is faithful.

~ For God to continue to bring us the people who need to be here, to fill staffing and volunteer positions.

~ For relief from the pain, and healing from all the necessary dental work one of our girls needs.

~ For our staff as we gather next week for several meetings on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in preparation for the school year, that we know our Lord’s wisdom and discernment as we make decisions. And that our time of fellowship is blessed so we are strengthened to do the work ahead of us this year!


Praise Reports:
~ For the responses we received to our special request this week for financial help for one of our girls who desperately needs some dental work. We’re almost half-way to the amount needed for the work to be done.

~ For the donation of some school supplies, soup, and a very large quantity of pasta!!! God continues to work through many people.

~ For all the people that continue to hear about Agape House, and who are trusting that they will find the help they need here for themselves and their families.


Items Needed:
Copy Paper
School Folders
Stamps
Thank You / Note Cards

When the home reopens on August 28th, we’ll need:
Fresh Fruits
Vegetables
Healthy Snacks
Peanut Butter
Lunch meat
Cheese (slices, string and shredded)
Spaghetti Sauce
Parmesan Cheese
Salad Dressing (Ranch is the fav)


Wish List:
Illustrated Anatomy and Physiology Book
Scrapbook Albums
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:
~ Volunteer to repair stained glass.

~ 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.

“O Lord, have pity on us, for You we wait. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of trouble.” ~ Isaiah 33:2