Website: www.agapehouseforgirls.org

"The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, . . . He sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners . . . " ~ Isaiah 61:1



Friday, October 25, 2013


GIVE THEM HOPE 2014

 

Dear Friends:
Watching God’s love continue to pour out through each of you as you are the hands and feet of Jesus Christ is a privilege and an honor; that is the best way to describe how it feels to be a part of this ministry. Everywhere we turn at Agape House, we see His love, healing, grace and mercy. We pray that His blessings continue to pour forth in your lives as well.

If you know someone who might benefit from knowing more about Agape House, whether it is because they need the services provided or they are able to provide support, please let them know about our annual Informational Night; it is a great opportunity to truly hear how God is working to give HOPE to many girls, young women and families! See details below; reservations needed by November 1st.

Jan

Informational Night
Thursday, November 7, 2013 
Celebrating God's Faithfulness!

Geneva National Club, Lake Geneva, WI
5:30 p.m. - Doors Open, Cocktails, View Silent Auction Items
6:30 p.m. - Dinner Begins

***Reservations NEEDED BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST***
Email agapeprayer@wi.rr.com or Call (262) 849-7397 - calls will be returned on weekends
Tickets: $25 in advance; $30 at the door

Join us for an evening of dinner, silent auction, guest speaker and testimonies of lives changed!

Silent Auction items include: Two-night stay at local B&B on Lake Como; Sailing package on Lake Geneva; Boat ride package on Lauderdale Lakes; One week vacation in Florida; Golf packages; Photography package; Mary Kay package; Kindle HD; adorable Doll House for 18” dolls; Handyman Services; 31 Gift Package; Gift Certificates for restaurants, oil changes, hair cut/style; and so much more. Watch for an update next week . . .

Upcoming Event:

Christmas Open House

Sunday, December 8th – 1 to 4 p.m.
We are LOOKING FOR VENDORS with unique merchandise for a one-of-a-kind gift shopping experience. Cost for a booth is only $25; if you are interested in more information, please contact Christine Schultz at cps@wi.rr.com or 262.939.3436.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER AT AGAPE HOUSE,please contact us at 262-275-6466 or via email to jan@agapehouseforgirls.org.

Some areas we need help are:
  • Event Planner (to come alongside Pam and oversee an  event)
  • Someone to teach viola and flute lessons
  • Health Teacher for 4th quarter, 12:45 to 2 on Thursday
  • Friday Night Activity Leader - once a month
  • Worship Leader - Thursday night, once a month

Praise God:
~ For those who responded to our need for lunches on October 30th and 31st! We are still in need of individuals or groups to do lunch on the 3rd Monday and the 2nd Wednesday of each month, as well as an occasional day as needed. If you can help out just once or twice, please call 262-394-5043. This is such an encouragement for the girls to know that people love them enough to do this for them!

~ For the donation of some wonderful, Christian books.

~ For the donation of personal items.

~ For the donation of beef and venison (coming in the next few days)!

~ For the donation of a copy machine (coming in the next few days).

~ For the healing we are seeing in those we have lifted up in prayer recently!

~ For returning girls and families who may have left the program or are coming back for a 2nd year because they have truly come to understand that this program works!!!

Prayer Requests
~ Continued prayers for the girls as some of them start to truly recognize that they are able to affect a positive change in their lives, that they press on to do the work needed to get His healing for their broken hearts.

~ For the staff to continue to stay focused on being led by the Spirit in some of the most difficult moments they face with these girls, knowing that each time this happens, it could be a turning point to follow the narrow path.

~ For the financial needs of this ministry to continue to be met so that we can continue to do His work.

“You lack one thing: go, sell all that you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me." ~ Mark 10:21

Wish List:
Thank You Cards
DVD player for the Loft
Camera for the Home
Shuffles (about $25 each)
Snack Items: small boxes of raisins, granola bars, snack crackers, pretzels, string cheese, yogurt and juice

Art Supplies:
(10) Canvas for painting 11 x 14
(9) Drawing Paper Tablets
(10 – 12) sets of Watercolor Paints
One gallon Elmer’s Glue
Muslin – plain off-white; enough for (12) 8 x 10 squares
Three (3) boxes Sharpie markers – thin line, various colors
12 to 15 Dome-type cup lids (like Burger King has for their shakes)
Toilet paper rolls (cardboard)
Newspaper
Table runner rolls of white paper
Origami paper – various colors
Watercolor paper
8 x 10 or 12 x 12 Mat boards – all colors
Paint brushes – all sizes
Ten (10) crochet hooks
(10) pair knitting needles

 

Friday, October 18, 2013

Dear Friends:
We are blessed at Agape House in so many ways as each of you seek to meet our needs as God leads you! Our lunch program is one of those blessings: we currently have  4 churches, 2 parents of girls and 9 individuals who each provide and serve lunch once a month during the school day.  We thank God that His love is showered on the girls in this way. 

We are still looking for individuals or groups to do lunch on the 3rd Monday and the 2nd Wednesday of each month, as well as an occasional day as needed.  Right now, we are looking for someone to provide and/or serve lunch on Wednesday, October 30th and Thursday, October 31st. If you can help meet this need in any way, please call Liz Pieters at Agape School at 262-394-5043.

Thank you for all that each of you do in His name to meet the needs of this ministry; each of you are the apple of His eye!

Jan

Informational Night
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Celebrating God's Faithfulness!

Geneva National Club, Lake Geneva, WI
5:30 p.m. - Doors Open, Cocktails
6:30 p.m. - Dinner Begins
***Reservations Required BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST***
Email agapeprayer@wi.rr.com or Call (262) 849-7397 - calls will be returned on weekends
Tickets: $25 in advance; $30 at the door

Join us for an evening of dinner, silent auction, guest speaker and testimonies of lives changed!
Silent Auction items include: One week vacation in Florida; Golf packages; Photography package; Mary Kay package; Kindle HD; adorable Doll House for 18” dolls; Handyman Services; 31 Gift Package; Gift Certificates for restaurants, oil changes, hair cut/style; and so much more. Watch for an update next week . . .


Upcoming Event:Christmas Open House
Sunday, December 8th

We are looking for vendors with unique merchandise for a one-of-a-kind gift shopping experience. If you are interested in more information, please contact Christine Schultz at cps@wi.rr.com or 262.939.3436 for additional information.
Watch for more details to follow!


IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER AT AGAPE HOUSE,
please contact us at 262-275-6466
or via email at jan@agapehouseforgirls.org
Some areas we need help are:
  • Event Planner (to come alongside Pam and oversee an  event)
  • Someone to teach viola and flute lessons
  • Health Teacher for 4th quarter, 12:45 to 2 on Thursday
  • Friday Night Activity Leader - once a month
  • Worship Leader - Thursday night, once a month

Praise God / Prayer Requests:
Last week, the directors of Agape went away for a retreat for a few days to take time to hear what God wanted to share with us as we sat still in His Presence. We were blessed with a beautiful home to stay at that was on a  lake; each morning the air had the crispness of Fall in it, and as the day went on, it warmed up so that we could enjoy the remnants of Summer as we sat outside for our quiet time and meetings, soaking up His goodness and glory. One morning, the Lord filled me with His poetic grace as He helped me write this prayer, which I offer up as our prayer requests for Agape House this week.

LORD, SHOW ME . . .
~ how to dance with You like the leaves twirling and falling from the trees ever so gracefully;
~ how to calmly face the challenges in life like the tall, feathery grasses blowing in the wind;
~ how to offer the warmth of Your love to others like the sun shining down on us;
~ how to let Your love flow through my arms as I give my loved ones a hug;
~ and most of all, show me how to be more like You in all I say and do as I “be still and know that You are God.”

~ Please pray for one of our older students who is struggling to settle in this year, and is filled with a desire to ‘run away’; pray that she is able to recognize that the enemy is trying to steal away from her all the good things that God has planned for her life, and for her to accept with gratefulness the gift that she has been given from God to take part in the program at Agape House.

~ Please continue to pray for our girls to understand that ‘bullying’ is another way that the enemy is attacking, and that the counter attack is to speak God’s truth into their minds and spirits to overcome the lies of the enemy.

~ Please pray for the girls to desire to make healthy life choices, including eating properly, getting appropriate rest, and spending time at the beginning of each day with God, trusting in Him to direct their path.

“Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know, recognize, and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths.” ~Proverbs 3:5-6

Praise God:~ for all of the donations that have come in: fresh fruit (apples and pears)  and vegetables, meals, snacks, other food donations, personal items, rolling pin, paper shredder, art supplies, breads from Panera and Butternut, clothing for the girls, donations for our silent auction, and gently used Yamaha keyboard and CD player, and so much more . . . it is such a blessing to see how God meets all of our needs, and a joy to know that all of you are checking our ‘Wish List’.

Wish List:
Beef
Juice
Snack Items: small boxes of raisins, granola bars, snack crackers, pretzels
Camera for the Home
Shuffles (about $25 each)
Copy Machine

Art Supplies:
(10) Canvas for painting 11 x 14
(9) Drawing Paper Tablets
(10 – 12) sets of Watercolor Paints
One gallon Elmer’s Glue
Muslin – plain off-white; enough for (12) 8 x 10 squares
Three (3) boxes Sharpie markers – thin line, various colors
12 to 15 Dome-type cup lids (like Burger King has for their shakes)
Toilet paper rolls (cardboard)
Newspaper
Table runner rolls of white paper
Origami paper – various colors
Watercolor paper
8 x 10 or 12 x 12 Mat boards – all colors
Paint brushes – all sizes
Ten (10) crochet hooks
(10) pair knitting needles