Trust in the Lord

SATURDAY WORK DAYS - We are in need of people willing to help do what needs to be done for the renovation of our new building; there is a lot of painting and other work needed. We will work this Saturday, the 28th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Just show up at the building and look for Ben Patterson to see what he needs you to do. Thanks so much!!! (The new building is across the street from Agape House at 230 S. Main St.)

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;” Proverbs 3:5

Prayer Requests:

~For wisdom and discernment for the staff as we evaluate prospective new students for our program. The need is great for this program, and our numbers are increasing to the point where we have to consider whether we can actually take on a new student, or put them on a waiting list. Often it is difficult to ask girls to wait for an opening! We are also facing another dilemma, as we are overflowing the 15-passenger van.

~For God’s provision for all the services that we provide, especially as we expand at this time. As a faith-based ministry, may we trust in the Lord to provide all the resources and finances needed to accomplish His work.

~Please pray that each of the girls will trust in the Lord with all their hearts and lean not on their own understanding.

Praise Reports:
~For the office supplies donated recently: staplers, paper cutter, 3-hole punch, tape dispensers, dry erase markers/erasers, and dry erase boards. God is so good – He is already supplying us with our needs for our new counseling center (before we even think of all of our needs)!

~For great attitudes and behavior for most of the girls this week.

~For good health and attendance.

Items Needed:

“The Naked Gospel” by Andrew Farker - 3 or 4 copies

Hand-held cassette players (to listen to recorded information for counseling)

14 copies of “Heaven Is For Real” by Todd Burpo
ACT Study Guide 2010 – The official Study Guide
(2) Electric staplers
Napkins
Chicken,yogurt, milk (1% please), cereal
Snacks, i.e., almonds, peanuts, dried fruit, granola bars, crackers, crackers, cheese sticks, pretzels, raw vegetables and dip.

Donations to fill our baskets for rewards at school.
• Small chocolate candy bars
• candy canes
• Gum
• nail polish
• stamps
• shoe laces
• jewelry
• stickers, pens
• mechanical pencils
• small highlighters.
• lip gloss
• eyeliner
• mascara
• lotions
• eye shadow
• hair accessories
• perfume
• coloring books
• markers
• crayons
• water bottles
• stuffed animals
• calendars.

Wish List for the Counseling Center:

Dorm-size refrigerator

(3) desks for the offices

Microwaves – need 2 or 3 nice ones for the new building

Television

4-drawer filing cabinet (prefer black, but will take anything in good condition)

Wish List (Overall):

Heart Necklaces to give the girls for Valentine's Day; whether you want to donate 1 or more, we'll need about 20.

Stand for the musical keyboard that was donated

Journals – the girls like the black and white composition hard cover notebooks best.
Ball cart/rack (for in the gym)
Badminton set
(2) Four-square (playground) balls
Football (nerf)
Football (regular)
Balls for foosball table
Mini Van (used and in good shape) - free or very good price

Ways to Help at this time:

~We are in need of volunteers to help with regular cleaning to provide a clean environment for the girls.

~ Donations to help renovate our new building to create a much-needed Counseling Center and Transitional Living Home.

~ Sponsor tuition for a girl here; we have several girls whose families are only able to pay a fraction of the cost of the services we provide for them.

~ Sponsor a school trip to a Christian concert.

~ Be a tutor.

~ Volunteer to repair stained glass.

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

“in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:6

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