Carole at Agape Flights gives a Big “Thank You” to SwingTide Combo

Way to go Mike P., Jack F., Art C. and Dave T. & guest Rick!!!!!

MIKE PIGNOTTI DRUMS

JACK FORSEEN SAX

ART CARLSON GUITAR

DAVE TUCKER Bass Guitar

and guest Rick!

July, 2010

Dearest SwingTide Guys,

Just in case no one has told you lately, you're the BEST!!

Truly, you were such a big part of making a successful plane dedication celebration, You are amazing! Your music filled the Agape Flights hangar with a wonderful sound and spirit of joy, just perfect for a day of celebration. How is it that wonderful music can touch the soul AND even make you forget how hot the weather is?!

Thank you, thank you, for choosing to share your God given gift and highly accomplished musical abilities with Agape. We were all blessed by your presence and your present.

I know God is already taking care of this... but I've asked Him to send each one of you a very special extra blessing in a way you will know it is a direct present from Him. I don't know what those blessings will be, but He already does... He is SO great at surprising and loving us; just keep your eyes open for Him.

May the kindness, hospitality and blessing you so graciously extended to us, be returned many times over to each one of you.

Thank you for choosing to be a blessing!
With heartfelt gratitude for each one of you.


All God's Best,


Carole- for all...

Agape Flights is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, Christian ministry that provides ongoing and critical support services to close to 400 missionary families that work in Haiti, the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas. Agape provides coordination and support getting supplies and services to the island nations in the Caribbean for the missionaries via air support on “Bandit,” from Agape’s hanger and home base at the Venice Florida Airport.

YOU CAN help by praying for the missionaries and checking out Agape Flights web site to find out more about this important ministry. You can see the missionaries’ current needs and you can read the stories about other missionary families- See how God is working in the lives of our Christian brothers and sisters...their victories and struggles plus updates straight from missionaries in the field, many from the earthquake regions of Haiti.

Agape Flights Blog check out now for how you can "share" Thanksgiving Dinner with one of the missionary families who are out in the field-

John 6:27

Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. On Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval."

Agape has been providing continual service for their member missionaries for 30 years and this year celebrates their Anniversary all year long with special events for the missionaries they serve and a final event January 2011. So stay in touch via Agape Flights web site for further details.

Even a Bandit Can Be Used For The Glory Of GOD!

The event was conceived as the kick-off anniversary celebration for the 30 years that Agape Flights ministry has served Christ by serving His missionaries. And isn’t GOD great- For the star of the 30th anniversary was the beautifully bright and bigger than ever airplane named "Bandit".

Proving the point ever so dramatically as God often does, that even a bandit can be used for the glory of God. “Bandit’s” story is a living testimony that will inspire others for generations to come. God’s timing and blessing upon the ministry of AGAPE with “Bandit,” is without a doubt an energizing symbolic gesture that keeps us thanking GOD every day.

The arrival of “Bandit,” with the extra cargo room was certainly needed due to the ever-expanding needs of the missionaries and number of missionaries that depend on AGAPE for delivery of supplies following the Haiti earthquake.

June 26th Went off without a hitch...

Agape's 30th Anniversary Year...

Spirit Filled and Fired up for Serving CHRIST by SERVING HIS missionaries!

The backdrop was hung and the signs affixed...

GRACE & HOPE SWEPT the HANGAR!

The hangar was swept;

The plane was present, painted and slick!

Name tags were gathered, tables set up, coolers everywhere, ice, water bottles, brochures, newsletters- Whew…

Not to mention the grills for the “Bandit Burgers.” Remember the french-fries, the lettuce cheese pickles onions and the rolls. Speaking of “rolls” big drum roll for the great grill chef who told me his secret to grilling… I knew Agape put the right guy on the grill!


Volunteers were at their stations, missionaries were on hand to serve the food, answer questions and speak to the crowds. Past and present missionary pilots were on hand to speak to and embrace the 500 folks that came out on the hot I mean HOT Saturday afternoon to celebrate the goodness of God upon His ministry at Agape Flights.

Russ, pictured in the green shirt- One of the dear volunteers that helps take care of the "Bandit"

Keith and Clara Starkey started Agape Flights to maintain a lifeline for Christian missionaries. Through peaks and valleys of the ministry the couple would turn to the Bible for strength and direction.

What a good lesson for all of us.

Isaiah 41:13
New King James
For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, Saying to you, “Fear not, I will help you."

Isaiah 41:13
King James
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Greg, white shirt and dark sun glasses missionary in charge of taking care of "Bandit."

This is a continuation of the earlier post labeled “He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands" , from June that was part of the anniversary celebration that included missionaries Lynn and Amy and some of the missionary’s children that are stationed in Venice, FL.



Agape Flights is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, Christian ministry that provides ongoing and critical support services to close to 400 missionary families that work in Haiti, the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas. Agape provides coordination and support getting supplies and services to the island nations in the Caribbean for the missionaries via air support on “Bandit,” from Agape’s hangar and home base at the Venice Florida Airport.

YOU CAN help by praying for the missionaries and checking out Agape Flights web site to find out more about this important ministry. You can see the missionaries’ current needs and you can read the stories about other missionary families- See how God is working in the lives of our Christian brothers and sisters...their victories and struggles plus updates straight from missionaries in the field, many from the earthquake regions of Haiti.

Agape Flights Blog Another way to connect with the ministry.

GUESS WHAT... check back because the BLOG "The Prayer Notes," has another post to add to the "KICK OFF" Soaring Celebration...it will be in "VLOG" form!!!!

Agape Flights meets Dr. Sanjay Gupta's definition of Success

Ready Willing and by God's Grace Able...to get supplies to the missionaries in Haiti, as Agape has done just that- for the last 30 Years!

I heard Dr. Sanjay Gupta state as the Chief Medical Correspondent on CNN July 12, 2010- While he was on his return visit to Port-au-Prince, Haiti- Dr. Gupta said, “the definition of success is NOT just getting supplies to Haiti…it IS getting supplies to the people.”

My perspective as a volunteer at Agape Flights…The Venice Florida based Christian Aviation Ministry…Agape Flights IS Dr. Gupta’s very definition of Success!!!!

Go to the Agape Flights web site and judge for yourself…
They have flown over 150 missions of relief flights into Haiti; And, as of June they delivered over half a million pounds of emergency supplies- NOT JUST into Haiti; But into the very hands of the missionaries who share with the poor and hungry...Agape's link in the supply chain to the poor and hungry...the missionaries! The mission, the operation you might say has been doing "IT" the very same way... for 30 years!!! Agape’s formula for success??? Prayer, Experience and MORE PRAYER!!!!

Heartwarming and Heart-wrenching stories daily from the missionaries in the field that Agape serves…through grief and God’s grace the prayers are being answered and hearts and lives are being changed for Christ.

Founders, Keith and Clara Starkey had a vision for the ministry in 1980 that took hold as Agape Flights and their remarkable walk in faith continues to glorify Christ in uncountable ways.

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Also- Mia McCormick at SNN 6 has a live report from the Hangar at Agape…

Mia spoke with Carole Leman and Chief Pilot Luke Sumner
Take a look-

…some local organizations are holding true to their promise of long term help”





Agape Flights is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, Christian ministry that provides ongoing and critical support services to close to 400 missionary families that work in Haiti, the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas. Agape provides coordination and support getting supplies and services to the island nations in the Caribbean for the missionaries via air support on “Bandit,” from Agape’s hangar and home base at the Venice Florida Airport.

YOU CAN help by praying for the missionaries and checking out Agape Flights web site to find out more about this important ministry. You can see the missionaries’ current needs and you can read the stories about other missionary families- See how God is working in the lives of our Christian brothers and sisters...their victories and struggles plus updates straight from missionaries in the field, many from the earthquake regions of Haiti.

Agape Flights Blog now up and running- Another way to connect with the ministry.


Agape has been providing continual service for their member missionaries for 30 years and will celebrate their Anniversary all year long with special events for the missionaries they serve and a final event January 2011. So stay in touch via Agape Flights web site for further details.

Agape Flights Celebration Kick-Off with Founders, Keith and Clara Starkey

He's Got The Whole World In HIS Hands!

Lynn and the Missionary Children Sing....

He's Got The Whole World in His Hands,

He's got the wind and the rain in HIS hands,

He's got the tiny little baby in HIS hands,

He's got you and me brother, in HIS hands,

He's got you and me sister in HIS hands

HE'S GOT THE WHOLE WORLD IN HIS HANDS!!!

CLICK to listen...

Agape Flights has provided continual service for their member missionaries for 30 years and celebrated the Anniversary at the Agape Flights Hangar on Saturday, June 26, 2010. Check Agape Flights web site for further pictures on the “Celebration."

Agape Flights Blog - Another way to connect with the ministry.
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Agape Flights is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, Christian ministry that provides ongoing and critical support services to close to 400 missionary families that work in Haiti, the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas. Agape provides coordination and support getting supplies and services to the island nations in the Caribbean for the missionaries via air support on “Bandit,” from Agape’s hangar and home base at the Venice Florida Airport.

YOU CAN help by praying for the missionaries and checking out Agape Flights web site to find out more about this important ministry. You can see the missionaries’ current needs and you can read the stories about other missionary families- See how God is working in the lives of our Christian brothers and sisters...their victories and struggles plus updates straight from missionaries in the field, many from the earthquake regions of Haiti.

Happy Anniversary at Agape Flights

Happy Anniversary!

Amazing Face of Agape

Agape Flights new web site! If you have not checked it out yet...Well do so!

Agape Flights Blog now up and running- Another way to connect with the ministry.


Also if you were not mailed the "FLIGHTLINE" publication…you can read it online.

A must read in the newsletter is "Stephanie’s Story" Helping “Wherever I Could”
By Volunteer Pilot, Stephanie Anderson

Note: Make sure you read the 2nd page of Stephanie’s Story…read the whole thing and find out how Stephanie went from packing and sorting donated supplies in the hanger in Venice…to escorting 6 orphans from the earthquake area that took her through the US Embassy to military transport with a narrow escape from an angry mob…then a police escort to a Haitian Jail- Finally on an extreme private jet…completing the circle of her “Agape” experience. My favorite sentence in Stephanie’s piece was her remark, “God blew my mind.”


Agape Flights has provided continual service for their member missionaries for 30 years and will celebrate the Anniversary at the Agape Flights Hanger on Saturday, June 26, 2010. Check Agape Flights web page for further details and RSVP gomissions@agapeflights.com with “Celebration” in the subject line.

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Agape Flights is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, Christian ministry that provides ongoing and critical support services to close to 400 missionary families that work in Haiti, the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas. Agape provides coordination and support getting supplies and services to the island nations in the Caribbean for the missionaries via air support on “Bandit,” from Agape’s hangar and home base at the Venice Florida Airport.

YOU CAN help by praying for the missionaries and checking out Agape Flights web site to find out more about this important ministry. You can see the missionaries’ current needs and you can read the stories about the missionary families- their victories and struggles plus updates from missionaries in the field, many from the earthquake regions of Haiti.

"Just A Closer Walk With Thee" author unknown

I am week but Thou art strong;

Jesus, keep me from all wrong;








I’ll be satisfied as long

As I walk,

Let me walk close to Thee.





Just a closer walk with Thee,









Grant it Jesus is my plea,





Daily walking close to Thee,

Let it be, dear Lord, Let it be.

Through this world of toil and snares,














If I falter, Lord, who cares?
Who with me my burden shares?

None but Thee,
Dear Lord, none but Thee.

















Just a closer walk with Thee,

Grant it Jesus is my plea,

Daily walking close to Thee,

Let it be, dear Lord,

Let it be.

When my feeble life is over,

Time for me will be no more;

Guide me gently safely over,

To Thy kingdom Shore to Thy shore.
















To Thy shore.

A Volunteer’s Perspective- HELP YOURSELF by HELPING OTHERS


YOU CAN help by praying for the missionaries and checking out Agape Flights web site to find out more about this important ministry. You can see the missionaries’ current needs and you can read the stories about the missionary families- their victories and struggles plus updates from missionaries in the field, many from the earthquake regions of Haiti.

Agape Flights Blog now up and running- Another way to connect with the ministry.



Agape Flights providing continual service for their member missionaries for 30 years and will celebrate the Anniversary at the Agape Flights Hangar on Saturday, June 26, 2010. Check Agape Flights web page for further details and RSVP gomissions@agapeflights.com with “Celebration” in the subject line.


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Just a closer walk with Thee,

Grant it Jesus is my plea,

Daily walking close to Thee,

Let it be, dear Lord, Let it be.