Winning the Race
“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.” - I Corinthians 9:24


Prayer Requests:
~ Pray that our Agape Angels stay focused on the goal, and know that God will give them the grace to continue moving forward.

~ For healing for girls and/or staff that have colds, flu, etc.

~ For girls driving to school daily that they have safe travel.


Praise Reports:
~ For the donation of a weekend Camping and Rock Climbing trip by Phantom Ranch for our girls this past weekend. What a fabulous opportunity to learn what a person can do if they just reach out and trust God!

~ That the girls are getting their PACEs done, and adjusting to the school routine.

~ For the donation of some note cards.

~ For a volunteer who came in and did some Fall gardening.

~ For those who have donated needed items for our PE program.


Items Needed:
Donations for 2 upcoming special interest school events $20 pp – this will help defray the costs for those families who are not able to afford this (if you send in a check for this, please note: ‘School Events’ in the memo line)

One or two old card tables for Art class

15 Thumb (Flash) Drives so each student has her own for computer class

Fresh Produce: Veggies and Fruits
Snacks, i.e., almonds, peanuts, dried fruit, granola bars, crackers
Cream Cheese
Margarine (tubs)
Yogurt
Milk (1% please)
Eggs
Chicken
Stamps
Thank You / Note Cards


Wish List:
~ Funding for a field trip wherein the girls will have time to play (see note under items needed)

~ 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 rototill a new garden area in front of the other building (with the gym) so plants can be put in there this Fall.

~ Volunteer with a medical background to come into the Home once a month and check weight, blood pressure, temp and answer basic health questions for the girls.

~ 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

~ Part-Time Bookkeeper needed (very part-time). Contact Pam or Jan if interested.

~ Bring in your Campbell’s labels and Box Tops for Education - ask family and friends to help as well.


“I press on toward the goal to win the prize to which God in Christ Jesus is calling us upward.” Philippians 3:14