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



Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Walmart's 12 days of Giving

Will you consider voting for Agape House for Walmart's 12 days of Giving? Agape House should be available sometime tomorrow (Thanksgiving Day) to vote for. If you follow this link, you should be able to do this. Thank you!

https://www.facebook.com/walmart?sk=app_256269514425210

Good and Perfect




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.


“Whatever is good and perfect comes to us from God above.” ~ James 1:17


Prayer Requests:
~ Pray for our Agape Angels to recognize all that God does provide for us, and that those things that are “good and perfect” come from Him.

~ for the girls as they spend time at home with families over this holiday weekend, that they know the blessing of God’s presence, and are able to recognize all that they are thankful for.


Praise Reports:

~ For the donation of milk, cereal, fruit, string cheese, juice and snacks; as well as office and school supplies, and Christmas decorations!

~ for a leaking water heater, that it is under warranty, and the blessing of JC donating his time to check into the problem, and then install the new unit.

~ for the blessing of sharing a Thanksgiving meal together with students, staff and volunteers yesterday at Agape School. Thank you, Amy, for making and donating the turkey!

Items Needed:
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.

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for His mercy and loving-kindness endure forever!” ~ Psalm 118:1

Thursday, November 17, 2011

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

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Freedom, Courage and Faith

As we honor our veterans this week, we give praise to God for all who have given so much for the freedom we have in this country, and continue to pray that we continue as “one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all”.

“Be strong, courageous, and firm; fear not nor be in terror before them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you; He will not fail you or forsake you.” ~ Deuteronomy 31:6


Prayer Requests:
~ Pray for our Agape Angels to be strong, courageous and firm as they seek the freedom we have been offered through the gift of salvation from Jesus Christ, and that they are able to walk out their lives as an example of Christianity so that others desire to have the same freedom.

~ for several of our volunteers, and/or their families, who are in need of God’s healing, strength and comfort for a variety of reasons.

~ for Agape House and the many repairs that seem to be needed, that we will have wisdom and discernment as to exactly how to go about completing the task in an efficient and cost effective manner.

Praise Reports:
~ For the maturity we are seeing in the girls as they choose to make positive changes in their lives, and be encouraging for the other girls.

~ That the student who was out last week for testing was able to return to our program this week.

~ For new learning skills in the classroom!

~ For the donation of 15 thumb drives for the girls to use in their computer class!

~ For the donation of food leftover from an anniversary celebration over the weekend – lots of goodies to nourish the girls!

~ For the donation of an extra (old) card table for use in Art class!

~ For new volunteers willing to do whatever needs to be done!

~ That the first computer classes this week went quite well!


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

Wish List:
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:
~ 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.

“Do not be anxious and troubled.” ~ Luke 12:22

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Thankfulness

“In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for us.” ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Prayer Requests:
~ Pray that as we prepare for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, that our Agape Angels know the joy of giving thanks to God for all that He provides for us, as well as who He is in our lives.

~ Pray for one of our students who has not been here this week due to some testing she is having done, and that the family is trusting God to help them discern the direction they need to go next.

~ Pray for another one of our students who’s attendance has been inconsistent, due to a variety of stresses she and her family are dealing with, that this student will seek to make wise choices for herself and her future.

~ Pray for ongoing healing, both physically and spiritually, for the staff of Agape House.

Praise Reports:
~ For the completion of our first quarter of the school year; the girls have made wonderful progress!

~ For the beginning of computer class this upcoming week; hopefully the girls will be excited about having this opportunity!

~ For the positive response we received from new people at our Informational Night who are interested in volunteering at Agape House – God is bringing to us exactly the people we need for various programs and activities!

~ For an extra hour being added to the upcoming weekend; hopefully people will take time to rest in God with this extra hour!


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

Wish List:
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:
~ 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.

“Be thankful and say so to Him, bless and affectionately praise His name!” ~ Psalm 100:4