Blessings

Christmas Ideas for the Girls
If anyone is interested in donating Christmas gifts for the girls, gift cards for things they can go out and do would be fabulous! Suggestions: movie theatres, bowling alleys, shopping at Walmart or Target, roller skating, eating out, etc.


“And your ears will hear a word behind you, saying, This is the way; walk in it, when you turn to the right hand and when you turn to the left.” ~ Isaiah 30:21


Prayer Requests:
~ Pray for our Agape Angels to come to know the great blessings of walking in the way of the Lord, in this life and for all eternity.

~ that the repair made to the blacktop in the alleyway this past weekend will stop the water from leaking into the tunnel.

~ for those girls who struggle with authority issues, that God would touch their heart and comfort them enough to trust those in charge, including God!

~ for those girls with addictions that are stealing from them the freedom Jesus Christ intended each of us to have through His merciful grace, that they will trust God enough to help them overcome.

~ for healing for all staff, volunteers, the girls and their families, in whatever way is needed at this time.

~ for blessed time with families over the Thanksgiving holiday.


Praise Reports:

~ For the donation of fruit, string cheese, juice and snacks!

~ For the blessing our Agape Angels were last week as they took ownership of presenting a program and luncheon for some local veterans. They were very respectful and courteous; presented the meal beautifully, carefully thought out their questions for the veterans, and then shared some basic information with the entire group. We were also blessed by the presence of our veterans!

~ For the Thanksgiving holiday coming up, that we are all blessed to have enough of whatever we need in our lives.


Items Needed:
Electric pencil sharpener for each classroom.
Electric stapler for each classroom.
Napkins
Chicken
Tubs of Margarine
String Cheese
Yogurt
Milk (1% please)
Cereal
Fresh Produce: Veggies and Fruits
Snacks, i.e., almonds, peanuts, dried fruit, granola bars, crackers

Wish List:
Keyboard, full-size, with weighted keys, in good condition
Mini Van (used and in good shape) - free or very good price
Gift cards for the girls to be able to go to Starbucks, bowling, a movie, or Subway


Ways to Help at this time:
~ Speech teacher to help one of our girls with IEP; about 40 minutes a week.

~ Tutors for afternoons and Friday morning.

~ 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.

“Your love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens; Your faithfulness to the skies.” ~ Psalm 36:5