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, April 28, 2011

God Knows our Heart

“Search me, O God, and know my heart. Test me and know my anxious thoughts.” Psalm 139:23

Prayer Requests
~ Pray that the girls trust that God can knows their heart and thoughts.

~ for the girls who are working hard at processing through their pain.

~ for Caleb and his family.

~ for healing; physical, spiritual and emotional, for all the staff, volunteers, students and families.

~ for Ava’s diabetes to become manageable.

~ for our Agape Angels to have restful, uninterrupted sleep, and for the nightmares to stop!

~ for our Resident Assistant, Stacey, for her financial need, as she prepares to attend Denver Seminary in the Fall


Praise Reports:
~ For wonderful Easter weekends that the staff and students enjoyed, and for time spent in worship, acknowledging our Savior in our lives.

~ for the new volunteers interested in tutoring, mentoring, making lunches, etc. – God knows our every need, and He is faithful!

~ for faithful staff and volunteers who continue to meet the needs of this ministry in so many ways!


Wish List:
Mini Van (used and in good shape) - free or very good price
Kleenex
Napkins
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
Meat
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
String Cheese
Yogurt
Healthy snacks
Iron-rich foods
Scrapbook Albums
Decorative garden angel for garden in front of school

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:

~ Looking for gardeners willing to work up and plant a garden in front of house parents’ apartment

~ 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.


“Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10

Thursday, April 21, 2011

The Gift of Eternal Life

“I (Jesus) give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. What my Father has given me is greater than all.” John 10:28-29

Prayer Requests
~ Pray that the girls know how precious the gift of eternal life is that Jesus has died for us to have.

~ That the girls have the faith and courage to cross the Red Sea, and not return to Egypt.

~ For the family and friends of a young man who died this week; comfort and strength for all those mourning.

~ For patience, compassion, understanding and discernment.

~ For protein rich foods like broccoli and almonds.

~ For the decision-making process of parents to encourage their daughters to attend Agape.

~ For job interviews and those students seeking employment for the summer.

~ For safe travel at Easter time with family and friends. Help us to live in His Easter promises. Death no longer holds the sting, we live in His victory.


Praise Reports:
~ For a recent chapel speaker who’s gift of storytelling enabled all of us to go back in time and to hear of God’s faithfulness in her life.

~ For many girls working through their hurts, trusting God and growing each day in their faith life.

~ For those who participated in the fund raiser for Agape at Geneva Inn last weekend, and that God will lead them to know how to respond to what they learned.

~ For our volunteer luncheon and the many who turned out to be recognized for their time. Praise God for an army of volunteers, united in their desire to be His servants, His hands and feet.

~ A Special Word of Thanks, from an Agape Student for Volunteer Recognition Week:

A special word of thanks I need to say, to terrific tutors and teachers in every way. You taught core skills and some life skills. You challenge me to push harder and encourage me to get my work done. I feel so lucky to have gotten you as a tutor. I would like to thank all the teachers and tutors for being supportive and helpful.

May the sun always shine on your window pane;
May a rainbow be certain to follow the rain;
May the hand of a friend always be near you;
May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.
~ Unknown Author

Wish List:
Mini Van (used and in good shape) - free or very good price
Kleenex
Napkins
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
Chicken
Cold Cereal
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
String Cheese
Healthy snacks
Iron-rich foods
Colored Markers
Scrapbook Albums
(4) Large, Heavy Duty Garbage Cans with Lids
Decorative garden angel for garden in front of school

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:

~ Looking for gardeners willing to work up and plant a garden in front of house parents’ apartment

~ Volunteer needed for art therapy.

~ Volunteer to repair stained glass.

~ Someone to paint the trim on the top layer of the church building, which is very high.
~ 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.


“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” John 12:13b

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Forgiveness

“But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your failings and shortcomings.” Mark 11:26

Prayer Requests
~ Pray that the girls understand the freedom of forgiveness!

~ That the girls have the perseverance and endurance to reach their goals this school year, and finish the year strong, while not being distracted by the Spring weather.

~ For the families of our girls to continue to pursue their healing, as they prepare for the girls to be home for the summer.

~ To help one girl come to know how much God truly loves her, and how great He is.

~ For continued physical and spiritual healing for all staff and volunteers.

~ For the girls who need to be back at Agape School and Home next Fall, that the Holy Spirit would touch their hearts that they do what is best for themselves and choose to return.

~ For the many girls and their families who are contacting us this late in the school year, that they can find a way to cope until they can enroll their daughter in this program in the Fall.


Praise Reports:
~ For the grace of God, that He loves us even when we get angry with Him.

~ For the girls who completed their ACT tests last Saturday.

~ For the donation of food on our wish list; an offer to purchase an acoustic guitar if it will truly make a difference for the student requesting it; file cabinets, and the many other items that have been donated, including clothing – we feel so blessed!

~ For the humor and comedy we are privileged to witness from some of the girls – it brightens our days!

~ For some of the girls coming to school although they really don’t want to be here.


Wish List:
Mini Van (used and in good shape) - free or very good price
Kleenex
Napkins
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
Chicken
Cold Cereal
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
String Cheese
Healthy snacks
Iron-rich foods
Colored Markers
Scrapbook Albums
(4) Large, Heavy Duty Garbage Cans with Lids
Decorative garden angel for garden in front of school

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’.

Fundraiser for Agape House by Elaine Bennett of Essential Yoga and Massage
When: Saturday and/or Sunday, April 16th and 17th
What: Weekend Renewal Retreat
Where: The Geneva Inn

Cost: One day $50/Entire Weekend $75 (price includes lunch)
Tickets, donations & further information available by calling
Elaine at (262)-812-9081 OR BY GOING TO THE WEBSITE: www.essential-yoga.net/about.html

Ways to Help at this time:

~ Looking for gardeners willing to work up and plant a garden in front of house parents’ apartment

~ Volunteer needed for art therapy.

~ Volunteer to repair stained glass.

~ Sponsor a girl here; we have several girls that come from single parent families that have no money.
~ Someone to paint the trim on the top layer of the church building, which is very high.
~ Bible Study materials (contact Pam Patterson for details)
~ 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.


“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on Whom His favor rests.” Luke 2:14

Thursday, April 7, 2011

The Spirit of Truth

“When He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all truth.” John 16:13

Prayer Requests
~ Pray that the girls know (or will learn to know) when the Spirit is guiding them.

~ The girls are reading through the book of John during these days leading up to Easter. Pray that they will come to know Jesus and how much He loves each one of them, so much that He died for us.

~ For the girls taking ACT tests this Saturday.

~ For students entering the final phase of their high school studies at Agape. For these students to realize the end is near and to finish strong, knowing the Lord is with them every step of the way.

~ For courage to not only seek His will, but to listen to His voice.

~ For continued efforts in making themselves a priority. Pray that each child realize that they are precious, more valuable than rubies, and cherished by their Lord and Savior.

~ For girls seeking, trusting, believing, knowing, and resting in His presence in their lives.


Praise Reports:
~ For the awesome experience some of the girls enjoyed at the ‘Dare to Share’ youth conference this past weekend. They were amazed to be in an arena filled with 5,000 teenagers worshiping God. They were also excited to connect with friends they knew. Thank you also to those who provided funding for the girls to attend, as well as those who prayed for the Spirit to move through the girls (He is working mightily).

~ For the donation of art/craft supplies, as well as a piece of furniture we can use in our counseling center we are hoping to open in the future.

~ For the donation of a punching bag to be used along with the other exercise equipment the girls are using.

~ For the 5 girls who have memorized the 66 books of the Bible.

~ For a woman’s conference that one of the mentors from Agape took one of our girls to, and the impact it is having on her!

~ That there was enough money for bills and payroll this week!

~ For the opportunity some of the girls have this week to participate in a bridal photo shoot.

~ For faithful staff members, meeting each child where they are and loving them through each day.

~ For the gift of Agape School and the unique opportunities of growth, working at each individual child’s level, and for the mentoring, volunteers, counselors, and people serving, encouraging and loving each child daily, regardless of what they do.

~ For the unconditional love of our Lord, waiting patiently as we go to Him.

~ For smiling faces, newfound abilities and capabilities, and the freedom of knowing that we are loved by Him.


Wish List:
Mini Van (used and in good shape) - free or very good price
Kleenex
Napkins
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
Chicken
Cold Cereal
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
String Cheese
Healthy snacks
Iron-rich foods
Acoustic Guitar for one of our girls
Colored Markers


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’.


Fundraiser for Agape House by Elaine Bennett of Essential Yoga and Massage
When: Saturday and/or Sunday, April 16th and 17th
What: Weekend Renewal Retreat
Where: The Geneva Inn

Cost: One day $50/Entire Weekend $75 (price includes lunch)
Tickets, donations & further information available by calling
Elaine at (262)-812-9081 OR BY GOING TO THE WEBSITE: www.essential-yoga.net/about.html

Ways to Help at this time:
~ Volunteer needed for art therapy.

~ Volunteer to repair stained glass.

~ Sponsor a girl here; we have several girls that come from single parent families that have no money.
~ Someone to paint the trim on the top layer of the church building, which is very high.
~ Bible Study materials (contact Pam Patterson for details)
~ 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.


“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on Whom His favor rests.” Luke 2:14

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Women’s Weekend Renewal Retreat on April 16th & 17th
This is the weekend to take the time for YOU, empowering yourself and inspiring other women to do the same!

Hosted by The Geneva Inn
N2009 South Lake Shore Drive, Lake Geneva

Schedule of Events:

Saturday, April 16th
9:00a – Registration
9:45a – Introduction w/ Elaine Bennett
10:00a – Creating Your Intentions -
& Guided Meditation w/ Sue Lancaster
11:00a - Journaling - A Tool For Transformation w/ Doris Wedige
12:00 – LUNCH
1:15p – Director of Agape House – Pam Patterson
1:30p – A Girl’s Story – from Agape House
2:00p – 3 Keys To Enriching Your Relationships – w/ Sarah Karnes
3:00p – Finding Your Passion, Having The Courage To Live It w/ Kristin Westlake
4:00p – Silent Auction
5:00p – ‘Meet & Greet’ in the lounge

Sunday, April 17th
9:30a – Registration
10:00a – Creating Your Intentions & Guided Meditation w/ Sue Lancaster
11:00a - Spring Into Health – Bring Back Vitality Through Healthy Cooking & Eating w/ Kristin Arnett
12:30 – LUNCH
1:30p –Handling Stress the Natural Way w/ Donna Brown
2:15p – Women’s Retirement Trends & Insights w/ Karen Ramsett
3:00p – Valuable Habits For Creating Joyful Abundance w/ Julie Ford
4:00p – Silent Auction

Chair massages will also be available throughout the entire weekend
Cost: One day $50/Entire Weekend $75 (price includes lunch)
Tickets, donations & further information available by calling
Elaine at (262)-812-9081 OR BY GOING TO THE WEBSITE: www.essential-yoga.net/about.html