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New! Women’s Exercise Group

EmilyDelong — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:02:25 +0000

It began several months ago. I was strolling through the neighborhood, and I walked past this building that had Agape Development Ministries written on it. There was this young lady standing outside of it. So I decided to ask her what they do there. To my surprise, it was to help our community. She explained [...]

Consider Giving to Agape

Jenny — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:53:00 +0000

Your donation of any size is meaningful to Agape. This effectiveness of our work depends on partnership with
generous donors who believe in our mission and support us through prayer, volunteer service, and financial gifts.
Please consider giving to Agape, and see the kinds of things we are able to do with your [...]

How to Get Involved at Agape

Jenny — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:18:45 +0000

Ongoing Relationships: The best way to maximize the impact.

Too Hype Teen Night Dinner – bring meal to fellowship & dine Thursdays at middle school discipleship program.
Backyard Bible Club – play, tutor, teach Bible to K-5 students, Monday-Thursday, 3-5pm
Community Garden – plant, water, weed and harvest with urban neighbors. Staff onsite [...]

New Building is Open

Jenny — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:16:15 +0000

Thirty Years…that’s how long ago the convenience store had been closed at the corner of Calhoun and Cosby. Since we moved in on February 1, I’ve talked to many neighbors who still remember when it was a store. The owner of the lot next door came to remove trash and began telling me about [...]

Future PLAY Field is Sprouting

EmilyDelong — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:07:12 +0000

Two Thursdays ago we spread some Bermuda grass seed to create a play field adjacent to the community garden. Watering it everyday for three solid weeks has taken a lot of hard work, and praise God we got several days of rain last week (by far the best watering method). Sure enough seeds are sprouting, [...]

Serenity Girls at Earth’s Angel’s Conference

Jenny — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:16:19 +0000

On March 9th and 10th the Serenity girls attended the Earth’s Angel’s conference for women. The conference had break-out sessions especially for middle and high school aged girls. It was a great time of bonding in our group, learning more about the issues they face, and helping each other face those issues in a [...]

Spring 2012 Boys Basketball

Jenny — Thu, 03 May 2012 17:26:11 +0000

When I think of coaching 8-9 year olds boys who have never played organized basketball, one word comes to mind….FUN! That’s exactly what this season has been, an absolute blast! None of the coaching staff can take credit for that. This group of boys came ready to learn and have fun! I have never [...]

Carolina Creek Retreat 2012

Jenny — Thu, 03 May 2012 17:14:34 +0000

This past weekend twenty one participants with Agape journeyed to Carolina Creek Christian Camp for a wonderful time of reflection and fellowship. The group was encouraged by the story of Rahab the harlot and her great journey of faith despite her past and how God used her because she was willing to stand alone. [...]

Come Meet Your Neighbors

Jenny — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:32:47 +0000

“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant.”

Waiting is the hardest part of gardening. But it is the most rewarding part. We started this community garden hoping that we could a) grow vegetables b) get people from the neighborhood to build community. [...]

Anger Management

Jenny — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:32:10 +0000

For the past 3 weeks, Too Hype Teen Night has been going through a series on anger. This began after asking our teens for topics they’d like to discuss, and finding that a common struggle listed was dealing with anger. A key verse for discussions has been:

“In your [...]