Love – Agape Villages

We Are Co-workers With God

David Lee — Sat, 07 Jul 2018 04:01:59 +0000

Third John is a small book. In fact, it is the shortest book in the New Testament. As I was reading through this small book recently I read the apostle John’s comments concerning those who were working and supporting the work in the early church. In verse eight, John wrote, “Therefore we ought to support people like these, that we may be fellow workers for the truth.” John reminds Gaius of the responsibility that Christians have in helping the work in the kingdom. He says it is something “we ought” to do. This verse speaks of an obligation to the kingdom’s work.

Another interesting observation from that verse is that when we support the work of the kingdom, we become “fellow workers” with others who are working. This same word is used thirteen times in the New Testament. An interesting use of the word is found in 1 Thessalonians 3:2 which reads, “and we sent Timothy, our brother and God’s co-worker in the gospel of Christ, to establish and exhort you in your faith.” The word is used here to describe Timothy as a “co- worker” of God. When Timothy was a worker in the kingdom, not only was he a “fellow worker” with Paul, but he was “God’s co-worker.”

As I consider 3 John 8, and 1 Thessalonians 3:2, I am reminded of why it is such a blessing to support Agape Villages. When we support a work in the kingdom such as this, we are: 1) fellow workers with other Christians, and 2) co-workers with God! What an amazing thought that I can be a co-worker with God. What an honor it surely is for each of us to be able to say that we are working alongside God in His kingdom, for His glory. Amen!

Our Values

Agape Villages — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 18:56:36 +0000

Agape Villages has some core values we follow to make our job of helping foster kids as effective as possible. We think it’s important we share them.

Quality

Striving for excellence in all we do, upholding the highest standards.

Mercy

Extending kindness and grace in excess of what may be expected.

Sharing

To whom much has been given, much is expected.

Stewardship

Protecting the community’s trust through integrity and management of resources.

Child & Family Focused

Every child deserves a loving, stable family where their best interests are preeminent.

Golden Rule

Do to others as you would have them do to you.

Love

Sincere love and compassion for the vulnerable children and youth among us.

Servanthood

Doing what we can, where we can to serve others and alleviate suffering and need.

Lessons From Bonanza

David Lee — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 05:50:09 +0000

I recently watched a “Bonanza“ rerun about two young boys who had been abandoned by their parents. The younger brother did not speak because of the heartbreak he had been through. The older brother (about 10) was very protective of his younger brother and tried to take the place of his missing parents. A young couple wanted to adopt them, but finding the younger brother unable to talk, decided to only adopt the older brother. When the boys learned of their possible separation, they ran away. A lonely old gentleman who had lost his wife, befriended the boys and gave them unconditional love. His example convinced the young couple to adopt both boys and give them a caring home.

There is no such thing as a throwaway kid. Every child deserves a chance to reach his potential in life. Agape Villages is there to provide these children with a happy, normal life. What can you do to help? Please consider donating time in volunteer service with Agape, prayers for the success of the mission of Agape, or a financial gift to assist in this good work. You’ll feel like you hit a bonanza! I know!