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 1^st.

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 1^ST***
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 8^th – 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 30^th and 31^st! 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 2^nd 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