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, March 29, 2012

God is Generous

“If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” Luke 11:13 NRSV

Prayer Requests:
~Please pray that each of the girls will seek God in all things.
~Please pray for our Open House and Princess Dress Sale this weekend (more information below). Pray that both events would glorify God in every way.
~Pray for wisdom and discernment for Agape House to know how to implement the many marketing ideas that are coming our way as we follow God’s plan for this ministry.

Praise Reports:
Praise God for His generosity - “How we praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we belong to Christ.” Ephesians 1:3 NLT
- for the healing that some of our staff and students have received this past week.
- for the donation of 2 cassette players and tapes so far.
- for the joy of watching the Princess Dress Sale and Open House come together for this weekend, as we trust God to bring the people here who He knows need to take part in these activities.
- for the many furniture items that were donated and fit in so beautifully in the new building!

Items Needed:
“The Naked Gospel”, book by Andrew Farker
Hand-held cassette players (to listen to recorded information for counseling)
ACT Study Guide 2010 – The Official Study Guide
(2) Electric staplers
Healthy snacks
Wish List:
Ball cart/rack (for in the gym)
Badminton set
Footballs (nerf and regular)
Balls for foosball table

Ways to help in the ministry of Agape House:
~We are in need of a volunteer graphic designer.
~We are in need of someone to clean out the chimney in the fireplace at thecounseling center.
~ Provide financial support to help with tuition assistance for a girl here; we have many girls whose families are only able to pay a fraction of the cost ofthe services we provide for them.
~ Volunteer to repair stained glass.
~Bring in your Campbell’s labels and Box Tops for Education - ask family and friends to collect them as well.

Princess Dress Sale:
Agape House has been blessed with the gift of “hundreds” of formal dresses in all sizes and for all occasions (including mother-of-the-brides). We will share this blessing with all for a minimum donation of $20 for each new dress!

The sale will take place at Agape House in the Gym at 215 S. Main Street, Walworth, Wisconsin at the following times:
- Friday, March 30th – 2:00 to 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, March 31st – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Sunday, April 1st – 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Shop, have fun, and help bless this important community ministry.“… to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes… a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair” ~ Isaiah 61

PS: If you come on Sunday, be sure to stop in at the Open House between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. for our new Transitional Living Home and Counseling Center across the street at 230 S. Main Street.
“I will sing to theLord, for he has been good to me.” Psalm 13:6

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