Agape 101 Presented by Chuck Merritt and Lorna

Agape 101 Presented by Chuck Merritt and Lorna Vickers

Agape When you hear the word AGAPE what comes to mind?

Definition: Agape “The one who doesn’t love has yet to know God, for God is love. ” 1 John 4: 8 Agape is Love Agape is the Love God has for His own children Agape is sacrificial Love John 3: 16 Agape is the Love of Christ, delivered through the Body of Christ Agape is an offering to another person without expecting anything in return Agape is Love, not gifts.

Purpose: Agape From the Kairos Torch Manual (page 62): “A far reaching purpose of the agape team is to invite people to visit incarcerated youth on Christ’s behalf; even if they never set foot in a prison by communicating His love through their sacrificial gifts of agape. When Christians grasp that focus, Weekends will be filled with overflowing love from the Body of Christ. ”

Agape in the Kairos Weekend Agape is offered as a gift of God’s unconditional love The giving of agape is a sacrifice; an act made holy by offering it to God All agape must be done in prayerful love Agape is ongoing 5

Agape in the Kairos Weekend Agape is both: Types of Agape: Invisible General Visible Personal 6

Agape in the Kairos Weekend Visible Invisible Intercessory Prayer either Personal or Group Anything addressed to the entire Kairos Inside or Kairos Torch community Anything given to all Kairos Outside Guests

Agape in the Kairos Weekend General Agape • Prayer vigil/chains • Volunteer/time • Posters • Notes/pictures drawn by children • Placemats • Cookies • Flowers • Walking in Love/Closings • Green Agape (Money) Personal Agape • Personal Letters to the residents • Special Letters from the residents • “Warm fuzzies” • Freedom Bibles

Agape in the Kairos Weekend Agape in Kairos Programs Kairos Outside Kairos Inside Kairos Torch Listen, Love, Love Listen, Love, Love Prayer Volunteers Posters Placemats Cookies Personal Agape (Warm Fuzzies) Notes/Letters Special Letter Closing Freedom Bible Walking in Love/Closing Green Agape (Money)

Not Enough Agape? “Ask, and the gift is yours. Seek, and you’ll discover. Knock, and the door will be opened for you. Matthew 7: 7 Reasons why! • Weekend not registered on mykairos. org website • Lack of understanding on how to solicit Agape • Lack of enthusiasm in soliciting Agape

KPMI Agape Tools http: //mykairos. org/register http: //mykairos. org/calendar http: //mykairos. org/directory 5. html http: //mykairos. org/docs/scc/sc cop. pdf http: //mykairos. org/docs/ac/ac op. pdf

Weekend Agape Leader Attributes • Is expected to attend all meetings • Knows the position - what needs to be done and when it needs to be done • Is passionate about AGAPE and can motivate others • Is a good organizer • Is a good delegator, does not try to do everything • Is a good teacher, can train leaders for later weekends

Questions?