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