AGAPE FLIGHTS...from a Volunteer...Thanks

What is a volunteer…We all know what a volunteer is- But have you ever been in the company of so many volunteers at once? I had the pleasure of meeting many of the Agape Volunteers Thursday, March 25, 2010 due to a special lunch for Agape Volunteers…

Presented by AGAPE FLIGHTS , catered by Angelo's on Venice Avenue, and sponsored by the wildly fantastic staff. The staff volunteered their time and talent using their organizational skills to transfigure the AGAPE HANGAR to the perfect place for the luncheon. The transformation was preformed by the staff with centerpieces, tablecloths, flowers, music and prayers- And a host of other details... The staff cleaned, directed parking, took photos, mailed invitations and their RSVP's...Met and greeted the volunteers with a special "ice-breaker" name tag game. Every "I" was dotted and "T" was crossed to make sure the volunteers felt thanked and felt part of the Agape Family. The staff worked hard to thank the volunteers and their guests for their gift of time during the Haiti Disaster 2010.

But I would like to say to the AGAPE STAFF, Members and Board of Directors!

Thank You!

Dick for your kind and humble leadership-

Carole and Amy for your attention to detail-

Lance for your expertise and patience and Lynn for your steadfast humor and grace-Karen and Jennifer for your emphatic professional and helpful manor-

Carol Ann for your ever present smile and helping hand-

Jeff for your perseverance and faithfulness-

Mark for your patience and fortitude-

Kevin for your grace under fire-

Greg for your decisive expertise-

And Luke...for your faith to move you and your family during a hectic time.

I am but one of the newcomers and I am positive I have missed some or many of those that have worked ever so hard in the mission of Agape Flights...

I hope to meet you soon.

What I have said about each of the above staff members...I could have said in two words...WELL DONE!

The thing that stands out the most to me (as an onlooker) is the Team Work ! Your love of Jesus Christ shines through each of the staff members that I have met at Agape! Praise the Lord...

I am so happy, I have had the honor to serve beside leaders that illustrate the love of Christ with such distinction. God Bless You and Your Families!

PS. I know there is heart ache and sorrow...but hope is alive and well and spirits are high at Agape Flights!

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Thank YOU AGAPE FLIGHTS…for going out of your way to make sure the volunteers are comfortable!
Thank you, AGAPE…for all that you do for the missionary families whom you support. And because of the loving way you consider your mission, I know I can speak for many of the volunteers when I say, “We are fortunate to meet so many caring and committed Christians at Agape Flights!”
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If you would like to make a DONATION to AGAPE FLIGHTS or find out what the Missionaries current NEEDS are find out on their web site!

And please be sure to check out the staff...they too are on a mission and some have specific needs in order to do the work God has placed before them.
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Agape asks for prayers for their mission and for the missionaries they serve…if you would like to support Agape in prayer click PRAYERS. Or cut and paste this address http://www.agapeflights.com/Prayer%20Ministry.htm

Assisted Living ...It Is Well With My Soul

The Prayer Notes...

In 1873 the S.S. Ville du Harve sunk in the middle of the Atlantic- Horatio G. Spafford got word from his wife that she alone was saved- His four daughters were lost at sea with 226 other souls.

Spafford quickly sailed to meet his grieving wife and while crossing the place where the S.S. Ville du Harve sank...in his grief he wrote the now famous words "When sorrows like sea billows roll...It is well with my soul."

I know it looks as if we are going on a vacation...No, those are the drums. We will have the violin and the keyboard and bass guitar and Peter to lead us for the singing bible study for some of our local area shut ins...who just love to see the instruments come in the front door...The folks love the music and the fellowship!

The musicianaries do not come to stage a concert...NO this is for the folks to sing along...we come armed with VERY LARGE PRINT music sheets and the residents sing along...after all this is their bible study!

I will get a movie clip to add to my next post, you will love it!

Our Hearts go out to the Elderly...

The elderly...the pets... it is hard to think about what they must be going through. When people or pets don't understand why they are hungry or what is going on...it brings you to the point of just pushing the thoughts away.

The plight of the poor people, the plight of the poor and elderly…I pray we can help to reach them in time.

Agape Flights is helping, many are helping but more is needed...

Romans 15:7 Accept one another, then just as
Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.

Rejoice in Hope of the glory of God


Please Click AGAPE FLIGHTS for the latest news and information; if you want to see faith in action see what the staff, missionaries and volunteers are doing.

So check out Agape’s Web Site and you will be moved, trust me. For me I will check to see if I can find some missionaries that are helping with the elderly...



It is late so I will borrow a sentence that I wrote the other day to a staff member… “ Agape’s task in the best of times seems more than a challenge is now seemingly impossible, yet with God’s grace the insurmountable has turned to inspirational.” (Did I just repeat myself…or did I just quote myself?)

So check out Agape’s Web Site and you will be moved, trust me.

I know that the Red Cross is helping...I know that there are other big agencies and relief efforts and churches that are on the case...yet there is after all in the best of times MORE that can be done. After all even in our town we see folks that could use a little tenderness. Growing old can be lonely, growing old can be scary, growing old is a challenge even for the rich and well adjusted.

But to be poor and elderly and sick living through the earthquake of 2010 in Haiti- It takes my breath away.

I know some must be just sick of the news reports that pull at the heart strings. It is so hard to think about- that many of us have just had to turn away from the mess.The elderly...the pets... it is hard to think about what they must be going through. When people or pets don't understand why they are hungry or what is going on...it brings you to the point of just pushing the thoughts away.

It is a joy to visit the elderly in this beautiful coastal community of Sarasota and we get as much from the visit as the folks do so we go again and again. Yet I feel that there must be a way to spread that peace to our neighbors in Haiti...