To Proclaim Freedom for the Captives

“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me . . . He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners . . . to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion.” ~ Isaiah 61:1-3

Prayer Requests/Needs:

We have 16 girls who will begin our program in 1-1/2 weeks, and we need help in the following areas:

~ Prayer for the girls and their families to know that they can find freedom, be released from darkness, and know God’s comfort, as they begin this program

~ Food to fill the pantry, i.e., Oatmeal, Cereal, Juice, Raisins (small boxes), Granola Bars, Cheese and Peanut Butter Crackers, Pretzels, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Crackers, Tuna fish, Soup, Spaghetti Sauce, Canned Vegetables, Salad Dressing

~ Money to pay the bills; we have fallen a little behind this Summer

~ Beef, Pork, Chicken Donations Needed: if any families are interested in supporting someone at the Walworth County Fair and supporting Agape House, please consider purchasing an animal at the fair, and having it processed for Agape House – this would be a win-win for everyone!

~ Pray for these staff to be strengthened in His ways for the journey ahead as we trust in Him to lead us and guide us every step of the way.

Praise Reports:

~ For the girls who have stepped out in faith: 10 are returning and 6 new girls are starting the program this year!

~ For everyone who is reaching out to help meet the needs of this ministry and the hurting girls and their families.

Items Needed:

Fresh fruits and vegetables for girls – moving into the Teen Home 9/2/12.

Folders – when you are shopping for school supplies, please consider purchasing a few extra folders, they sell for 10 cents each, to donate to Agape. Our favorite colors are red, green orange and purple. We easily go through 200 of these in a school year.

Wish List:

~ iPad

~ Sewing machines in good working condition (for sewing class starting 9/4)

~ Book: The Shack (need 5 or 6 copies)

~ Book: The Naked Gospel by Andrew Farley (3 or 4 copies)

~ 1 set of Computer Speakers for the Counseling Center

~ Vacuum Cleaner for Transitional Living Home (TLH)

~ Portable Basketball Hoop for adults for outdoors

~ Shuffles for classroom (4 to 6)

~ Queen-size mattress and box spring for Staff Apartment at TLH

~ Used cars in good condition (cheap) for girls in our program

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

Ways to help in the ministry of Agape House:
Counselors Needed - for young children (ages 4 to 15), as well as adults

Capital Campaign – Resurfacing of ‘Blacktop’ at both Properties – If you would like to contribute specifically to this cause, please indicate ‘Blacktop’ on the memo line of your check.  We were given a fabulous quote of $4,500 for this much-needed project to help maintain the life of the blacktop surfaces at both properties.

Donations – If you would like to make a donation to Agape House, please mail a check to P.O. Box 68, Walworth, WI 53184.  We also have a PayPal donation link on our website soon at www.agapehouseforgirls.org. Or, if you would like to set up a monthly donation to be withdrawn automatically from your account, please contact Jan at 262-275-6466 or jan@agapehouseforgirls.org.

~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!

~ Volunteer for Marketing 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.

“He sends forth His word and heals them and rescues them from the pit and destruction.”  Psalm 107:20