Endurance and Steadfastness

“Consider it wholly joyful, my brethren, whenever you are enveloped in or encounter trials of any sort or fall into various temptations . . . bring out endurance and steadfastness.”  ~ James 1:2-3

Prayer Requests:

~ Pray for all of us, girls and staff, recognize that the trials we encounter on a daily basis are meant for our good, to bring out endurance and steadfastness.

~ Pray that our Agape Angels are turning to God every step of the way as they make adjustments to Summer.  Some of the girls returned home to their families for the Summer; some of the girls are living here part of the week so they can attend Summer School, and then have a long weekend at home; some of the girls have moved into the Transitional Living Home; and some of the girls are getting a job for the first time - so please pray for all of these needs for the girls.

~ Pray for God to open the hearts for those girls He desires to be in our program in the Fall; we are already getting calls for new girls to start our program, but it is a difficult decision for the girls to make.

~ Pray for the finances, as we have used up all of our reserves.

~ Pray for the couple that God is calling to be our next house parents, and that they will respond to His call and contact us soon so we can help them prepare for the coming year.

 

Praise Reports:

~ Praise God for an awesome Graduation/Year-End Recognition Ceremony last Thursday night!!! Three girls received their high school diplomas, and the remaining girls were recognized for all that they have achieved this past year as well.  It was an encouraging ceremony for all who were present to see all that God has done in the lives of the girls and their families to help bring healing to so many hurting girls.

~ Praise God for the Transitional Living Home (TLH) that is now home to the young ladies who are transitioning into adult status – what an exciting time in their lives!

~ Praise God for Becky and Jim Lambiris  and all that they gave of themselves as House Parents to about 36 young ladies over the last four years.  They will be here through the end of June as we finish up the summer school portion of our school year.

Items Needed:

Chicken
Yogurt
Milk (1% please)
Cereal
Snacks, i.e., almonds, peanuts, dried fruit, granola bars, crackers, crackers, cheese sticks, pretzels, raw vegetables and dip.
Fresh fruits and vegetables for Transitional Living Home

Wish List:
~ Vacuum Cleaner for Transitional Living Home (TLH)
~ Queen-size mattress and box spring for Staff Apartment at TLH
~ DVD player
~ Used cars in good condition (cheap) for girls in  our program
~ New camera (the one that was donated 3 years ago was used lots, but dropped one too many times, and thus, no longer works!)
~ Art Therapy Supplies: Tracing paper, sketch paper, thick paper for oils/water colors, canvas – med/large, chalk, and pencils for shading (dark and light)
~ Badminton set
~ Footballs (nerf and regular)

Position Open:   House Parents for Teen Home beginning August 2012. This is a live-in position for a couple (or possibly a single woman) with a missionary heart to reach lost and hurting teenage girls for Christ. If interested, please contact Agape House via e-mail at office@agapehouseforgirls.org or by calling 262-275-6466.

Ways to help in the ministry of Agape House:
~ Volunteer graphic designer to assist with promoting Agape House.
~ Volunteer to clean out the chimney in the fireplace at the counseling 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 of the 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.

~Save Sentry Receipts from Sentry in Walworth and turn them in to us – we receive a 1% donation of the subtotal of all purchases from this store through their ‘Funds for Friends’ program. Note: receipts cannot be older than 4 months. Thanks for your help!

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.”  Psalm 118:1   

Shout For Joy to the Lord

Open House for New Counseling Center:

Help us celebrate the opening of our satellite office in East Troy, Agape House-Christian Counseling and Prayer Services, offering the ministry of counseling to the community of East Troy and surrounding areas.
Date: Saturday May 26^th
Time: 9:00am -3:00pm
Place: Wesley House -2931 Main Street East Troy, 53120
Includes fun activities (i.e., Raffle/fund raiser, face painting for children, 'Pick and Win' game for children, and tours of the Wesley House counseling office).  You can also take advantage of the city-wide rummage sale in East Troy and find that special deal!

For more information please call Carol Hayes at 262-894-7397.

“Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.  Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.”  Psalm 100:1, 2

Prayer Requests:

~ For a home for an easy going girl with a sweet personality this Summer (July and August) who needs close supervision.

~ For the preparations for many of the girls to return home this summer, and that God will be glorified in their family lives.

 ~Pray for respite homes for two or three girls who need a place for July and August, as Agape House is closed at that time.

~Pray for new house parents (see more info below).

Praise Reports:

~ Praise God for His presence at our Year-End Recognition Ceremony last evening as we celebrated all that He has done in the past year in the lives of the girls, as well as their families!

~ for His goodness, and hope for a better tomorrow.

~ for His love for us.

~ for His faithfulness that continues through all generations.

Need:

~We have an 18-year old student who has struggled in school her whole life, but has been “passed” through. In order to help identify her learning issues and style, she needs a neuropsychological evaluation done. She has no insurance, but we found a clinic that will do the test for $250. This test is important for her to get the help she needs to not only graduate high school, but go on to college (which is her goal) and to help her in everyday life. If you are interested in helping with this, please send a check to Agape House at PO Box 68, Walworth, WI 53184,with a note on the memo line: Designated for neuropsych eval. Thank you for praying for her as we come along side her to help her achieve the goals she has for herself.

Wish List:

-      DVD player
-      Used cars in good condition (cheap) for girls in  our program
-      Fresh fruits and vegetables for Transitional Living Home.
-      New camera (the one that was donated 3 years ago was used lots, but dropped one too many times, and thus, no longer works!)
-      Art Therapy Supplies: Tracing paper, sketch paper, thick paper for oils/water colors, canvas – med/large, chalk, and pencils for shading (dark and light)
-      Badminton set
-      Footballs (nerf and regular)

Position Open:

House Parents for Teen Home beginning August 2012. This is a live-in position for a couple (or possibly a single woman) with a missionary heart to reach lost and hurting teenage girls for Christ. If interested, please contact Agape House via e-mail at office@agapehouseforgirls.org or by calling 262-275-6466.

Ways to help in the ministry of Agape House:
~ Volunteer graphic designer to assist with promoting Agape House.
~ Volunteer to clean out the chimney in the fireplace at the counseling 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 of the 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.

~Save Sentry Receipts from Sentry in Walworth and turn them in to us – we receive a 1% donation of the subtotal of all purchases from this store through their ‘Funds for Friends’ program. Note: receipts cannot be older than 4 months. Thanks for your help!

“Know that the Lord is God.  It is he who made us, and we are his, we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.”  Psalm 100:3

Great Are the Works of the Lord

“Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever.”  Psalm 111:3


Prayer Requests:
~ Pray for the girls to finish up the school year productively and for those who need to attend summer school to do so to benefit their educational goals.

~Pray for the preparations for many of the girls to return home this summer.  Pray that God will be glorified in their family lives.

~Pray for respite homes for two or three girls who need a place for July and August, as Agape House is closed at that time.

~Pray for new house parents (see more info below).

~We have an 18-year old student who has struggled in school her whole life, but has been “passed” through.  In order to help identify her learning issues and style, she needs a neuropsychological evaluation done. She has no insurance, but we found a clinic that will do the test for $250.  This test is important for her to get the help she needs to not only graduate high school, but go on to college (which is her goal) and to help her in everyday life. If you are interested in helping with this, please send a check to Agape House at PO Box 68, Walworth, WI 53184, with a note on the memo line: Designated for neuropsych eval. Thank you for praying for her as we come along side her to help her achieve the goals she has for herself.

Praise Reports:
~Praise God for His compassion and grace.

~Praise Him for all of His great works.

Wish List:

Fresh fruits and vegetables for Transitional Living Home.

New camera; the one that was donated 3 years ago was used lots, but dropped one too many times, and thus, no longer works!

Art Therapy Supplies: Tracing paper, sketch paper, thick paper for oils/water colors, canvas – med/large, chalk, and pencils for shading (dark and light)

Badminton set
Footballs (nerf and regular)

Position Open:

House Parents for Teen Home beginning August 2012.  This is a live-in position for a couple (or possibly a single woman) with a missionary heart to reach lost and hurting teenage girls for Christ.  If interested, please contact Agape House via e-mail at office@agapehouseforgirls.org or by calling 262-275-6466.

Ways to help in the ministry of Agape House:ns.
~Volunteer graphic designer to assist with promoting Agape House.

~ Volunteer to clean out the chimney in the fireplace at the counseling 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 of the 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.

~Sentry Receipts/Funds for Friends – We are now set up with Sentry in Walworth to receive a 1% donation of the subtotal of all purchases from this store through their ‘Funds for Friends’ program.  So please start saving up your receipts and turning them in at the school reception desk.  Note: receipts cannot be older than 4 months.  Thanks for your help!

New Counseling Center:

I am pleased to announce the opening of Agape House-Christian Counseling and Prayer Services, a satellite office of Agape House Ministry offering the ministry of counseling to the community of East Troy and surrounding areas.  Please come out and celebrate with us what the Lord is doing in East Troy. 
Open House
Date: Saturday May 26^th
Time: 9:00am -3:00pm
Place: Wesley House -2931 Main Street East Troy, 53120
Fun Activities
Fun-Fun-Fun
   -Raffle/fund raiser with proceeds going to Agape House-Christian Counseling and Prayer Services 
   -Face Painting for children
   -Pick and Win Game for children 
   -Tours of the Wesley House that includes the Agape House-Christian Counseling and Prayer Services counseling office.  
   -City Wide Rummage Sale in East Troy, so come out for the Open House and stay in town to find that special deal. 
Display Tables:
  -Agape House Ministry
  -Christian Life Church - Book Store
  -Lia Sophia Jewelry
  -Boy and Girl Scout registration
  -St. James United Methodist Church Ministries
  -Prayer Requests Box and Prayer Room
For more information please call Carol Hayes at 262-894-7397.

Invitation:

All Friends and supporters of Agape House are welcome to attend our Recognition/Graduation Ceremony on the 24^th of May at 6:30 p.m. in the school gym, no RSVP needed.

“He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and compassionate.”  Psalm 111:4

His Love Endures Forever

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.  His love endures forever.”       Psalm 136:1

Prayer Requests:

~Pray for respite homes for two or three girls who need a place for July and August, as Agape House is closed at that time.

~Pray for new house parents.

~Pray for our girls to make wise choices as they prepare to transition back into their home setting for the summer.

Praise Reports:

~Praise God that He is so good!

~Praise God that His love endures forever.

~Praise God for His many wonders; we see this on a daily basis.

~Praise God for generous donations of Koss headphones and Avon products.

Items Needed:

2 DVD players - one for our TLH and one for a counseling office
“The Naked Gospel”, book by Andrew Farker
Additional hand-held cassette players (to listen to recorded information for counseling)
(2) Electric staplers
Healthy snacks

Wish List:

Art Therapy Supplies: Tracing paper, sketch paper, thick paper for oils/water colors, canvas – med/large, chalk, and pencils for shading (dark and light)

Badminton set
Footballs (nerf and regular)

Position Open for House Parents for Teen Home beginning August 2012. If interested, please contact Agape House via e-mail at office@agapehouseforgirls.org or by calling 262-275-6466.

Ways to help in the ministry of Agape House:

~Volunteer landscape designer for our gardens.
~Volunteer graphic designer to assist with promoting Agape House.
~ Volunteer to clean out the chimney in the fireplace at the counseling 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 of the 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.

~Sentry Receipts/Funds for Friends – We are now set up with Sentry in Walworth to receive a 1% donation of the subtotal of all purchases from this store through their ‘Funds for Friends’ program.  So please start saving up your receipts and turning them in at the school reception desk.  Note: receipts cannot be older than 4 months.  Thanks for your help!

All Friends and supporters of Agape House are welcome to attend our Recognition/Graduation Ceremony on the 24^th of May at 6:30 p.m. in the school gym, no RSVP needed.

“Give thanks to the Lord of lords.  His love endures forever.  To him who alone does great wonders.  His love endures forever.”  Psalm 136:3,4

The Way, The Truth and The Life

Walworth State Bank (105 State Road 67, Walworth) is having a FREE Shred Fest on Saturday, May 5^th from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.  However, they are accepting donations for Agape House.  We appreciate their support of this ministry.

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“Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life.  No one comes to the Father except through me.’” John 14:6

Prayer Requests:

~Pray for respite home care for two or three girls who need a place for July and August, as Agape House is closed at that time.

~Pray for new house parents.

~Pray that the seeds of truth that have been planted in the girls will go deep and be firmly rooted.

~Pray for our girls to make wise choices as they prepare to transition back into their home setting for the summer.

~Pray the girls will be set free by the truth.

Praise Reports:

~Praise God for freedom in Christ that is ours to claim!

Items Needed:

2 DVD players - one for our TLH and one for a counseling office
“The Naked Gospel”, book by Andrew Farker
Additional hand-held cassette players (to listen to recorded information for counseling)
(2) Electric staplers
Healthy snacks

Wish List:

Art Therapy Supplies: Tracing paper, sketch paper, thick paper for oils/water colors, canvas – med/large, chalk, and pencils for shading (dark and light)

Badminton set
Footballs (nerf and regular)

Position Open for House Parents for Teen Home beginning August 2012. If interested, please contact Agape House via e-mail at office@agapehouseforgirls.org or by calling 262-275-6466.

Ways to help in the ministry of Agape House:

~Volunteer landscape designer for our gardens.
~Volunteer graphic designer to assist with promoting Agape House.
~ Volunteer to clean out the chimney in the fireplace at the counseling 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 of the 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.

~Sentry Receipts/Funds for Friends – We are now set up with Sentry in Walworth to receive a 1% donation of the subtotal of all purchases from this store through their ‘Funds for Friends’ program.  So please start saving up your receipts and turning them in at the school reception desk.  Note: receipts cannot be older than 4 months.  Thanks for your help!

All Friends and supporters of Agape House are welcome to attend our Recognition/Graduation Ceremony on the 24^th of May at 6:30 p.m. in the school gym, no RSVP needed.

“Jesus said…’Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’”  John 8:32