Light of Life

~ DO YOU LOVE SPORTS AND KIDS? If so, we are looking for a few volunteers who will each teach a 6- to 9-week session of PE for our girls on Monday afternoon from 1:45 to 3:00 p.m. We already have one person to oversee the program; we just need others to take a turn and come along side with your talents. Contact Jan at 262-275-6466.


“I am the Light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” ~ John 8:12

Prayer Requests:
~ Pray that our Agape Angels have the desire to walk out of darkness into the Light, and that the Light will fill their lives.

~ For our staff as they adjust to all of the new personalities and needs of these precious young girls, that we will all be filled with His strength in our weakness, as well as wisdom and discernment.

~ For those girls who did not return to Agape, that as they adjust to attending public school, they continue to walk with our Lord in His Light, leaning on and trusting in Him every moment of the day so that they can soar to great new heights under the shadow of His wings.

~ For the new girls in the Home as they adjust to a lifestyle that is different for them, pray that they know God’s comfort, strength, and most of all, His love; and that they recognize this is a gift they are being given at this time in their lives when they need it most. Pray that this gift is something that they recognize could change their lives for the better forever, and that it is worth taking the time to slowly open this gift and savor it over the next 9 or 10 months.

~ For the families of these girls, that they be comforted by God as they trust they have made the right choice by entrusting their girls to the love and care we offer at Agape House, believing this can make a difference in their lives. Pray that the families will also accept the services we offer for them to be strengthened, as individuals and as families, through Parent Support Group, Bible Study, and Counseling.

~ Pray that God continues to bring the volunteers to Agape School and Home that are needed to meet the needs of these girls.

~ Pray for ongoing healing, physically and spiritually, for those in need (staff and students).


Praise Reports:
~ For the donation of tickets to the Walworth County Fair for our Agape Angels to attend tomorrow.

~ For the donation of (4) 96-gallon garbage containers with hinged lids.

~ Praise God for the joy of laughter in the classroom on the first day of school, as they all spent time getting to know each other.

~ Praise God for the girls who have returned to Agape School, and have agreed to ‘mentor’ the new girls, taking them under their wings these first few weeks to help them make the adjustment!

~ Praise God for the amazing work that took place in these girls over the Summer as we see the difference in who they are today compared to who they were a year ago as they come out from the darkness.

~ Praise God for all who support this ministry in any way at all, whether it be someone responding to a call to repair an appliance, help out one evening a month in the Home by doing something special with the girls, clean, prepare a meal, provide financial support, pray, tutor a few hours each week in the school, help prepare the newsletters to be sent out, donate paper supplies, provide a place for the girls to ‘get away to’ on a weekend, etc. Everyone who supports this ministry in any way is helping to change the lives of these precious children.


Items Needed:
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Healthy Snacks, i.e., almonds, peanuts, dried fruit, granola bars
Cheese (cream, slices, string and shredded)
Yogurt
Milk (1% please)
Chicken
Beef
Stamps
Thank You / Note Cards


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 weed and maintain our gardens in front of the school. We’ll need someone to thin the plants out this Fall, and give them some tender loving care throughout the season.

~ 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.


“How precious is Your steadfast love, O God! The children of man take refuge and put their trust under the shadow of Your wings.” Psalm 36:7