“I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it for you.]." ~ John 16:33 Amplified Version

Please Pray:

~ For our Agape Angels to know the peace of God’s Presence in their lives; and to hide in that secret place of His Presence as they go forth knowing God is walking alongside them always as their ‘burden bearer’ who has already conquered the world for them.

~ For continued healing for some of the staff, volunteers and their families who are dealing with health issues.

~ For the girls to continue to stay healthy; they are practicing all the right things to promote good health!

~ For our current RA as she finishes up her last couple of weeks at Agape, to know that God has a greater purpose and plan that He is preparing her for, and for her to continue to trust in His ways!

~ For our new RA as she prepares to begin this new position in the next couple of weeks, that God will prepare her heart and spirit for the task at hand as she willingly steps out trusting Him that this is His purpose and plan for her at this season of her life!

Praise God:

~ For the donation of milk from the closing of the Golden Guernsey plant; thank you to those of you who helped coordinate delivery to Agape House!

~ For the progress the girls are making as they accept the truth about how much God truly loves them; what a blessing to watch them make baby steps in their walk with the Lord!

~ For the joy of one of our young women in the TLH who is the recipient of one of the cars donated to Agape House last year; she is so very grateful to all the help and support she is receiving as she learns how to trust God at a deeper level then ever before and transition into living out the purpose and plan that God has for her!

 
~ For Pam and Ben Patterson and their willingness to step out and say ‘yes’ when God called them to begin this ministry 15 years ago! They didn’t ask for a detailed report of all that would be involved; rather, they willingly moved forward trusting Him to lead them and guide them every step of the way. And they continue to show so many others how to do the same!

~ For new RA that was hired this past week for the Teen Home!

~ For our part-time RA and the fact that she absolutely loves her time at Agape with the girls!

“How great is Your goodness, which You have laid up for those who fear, revere, and worship You, goodness which You have wrought for those who trust and take refuge in You before the sons of men! In the secret place of Your presence You hide them from the plots of men; You keep them secretly in Your pavilion from the strife of tongues.” ~ Psalm 31:19-20

Items Needed:

Healthy snacks
Orange juice and other juices
Fresh fruit
String Cheese
Snack Foods
Yogurt
 
Bids to clean out the chimney in the fireplace at the counseling center; if you know someone who provides this service, please let me know so I can contact them.

Wish List:
~ Full-size fridge in good working condition for TLH
~ Book: The Naked Gospel by Andrew Farley (3 or 4 copies)
~ Portable Basketball Hoop for adults for outdoors
~ Shuffles for classroom (4 to 6)
~ Used cars in good condition (cheap) for girls in our program

Ways to help in the ministry of Agape House:
Volunteer Needs:

~ Stain glass repair in Sanctuary

~ Counselors for young children (ages 4 to 15), as well as adults

~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!

~ Bring in your Campbell’s labels and Box Tops for Education - ask family and friends to collect them as well.

Tuition Assistance - Provide financial support to help with tuition assistance for a girl; we have many girls whose families are only able to pay a fraction of the cost of the services we provide for them.

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.