Peace – Trouble - Overcome

“I have told you these things , so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” ~ John 16:33

Prayer Requests:

~ Pray for all of us, girls,  staff and volunteers, to accept the troubles we have in this world knowing that God has overcome the world!

~ Pray for new house parents.

~ Pray for the girls attending Summer School to make the most of their time here, and to recognize this is for their benefit to make a difference in their future.
 
~ Pray for God to bring the girls to Agape that He desires to be in our program in the Fall.

~ Pray for the finances.

 

Praise Reports:

~ Praise God that He does recognize we will have trouble, but He has overcome the world!

~ Praise God for jobs that 3 of our girls have gotten for the Summer!

~ Praise God for those who continue to give of themselves during Summer School, i.e., donated lunches, labor for tasks to be done around the buildings; as well as donations, financial, school supplies, paper goods, cleaning supplies; and prayer support!

 

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
~ 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!

“O Lord, O Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!”  ~Psalm 8:1