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China's Oasis

Love, hope and opportunity in China

China's Oasis

Love, hope and opportunity in China

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Paperback

£8.99

Publisher: Lion Hudson Plc
ISBN: 9780857219015
Number of Pages: 256
Published: 18/05/2018
Width: 13 cm
Height: 19.8 cm

It took the death of tiny baby Rose for a young man to demonstrate that every single life has value, even those of fragile, disabled children. She seemed insignificant but her life mattered, and sharing her story means she will never be forgotten. Hundreds of children have received love, hope and opportunity because of Rose's short life, and that number grows daily. China's Oasis is the story about International China Concern and David Gotts who started it at the age of 22. ICC provides love hope and opportunity for China's abandoned and disabled children. They operate orphanages in three locations in China: Changsha, Hengyang, and Sanmenxia; supported by eight National Offices around the world. Over three hundred children have received full time, life-changing care, and the same number again have been adopted. We hold many firsts for NGO work in China. This books shows that ordinary people can do extraordinary things through faith and love.

Contents
Acknowledgments 9
Foreword 11
Chapter 1 Rose 13
Chapter 2 The Early Journey 24
Chapter 3 Walking in the Footsteps 38
Chapter 4 Making a Commitment 51
Chapter 5 Where is Changsha? 58
Chapter 6 A Pine in the Wasteland 68
Chapter 7 China’s Oasis 76
Chapter 8 From Neglect to Family 87
Chapter 9 This is China: A Mission Journey 97
Chapter 10 Hope House 111
Chapter 11 Living Stones Village 121
Chapter 12 Transitions 126
Chapter 13 Dispute 136
Chapter 14 Betrayal 142
Chapter 15 Opportunity 151
Chapter 16 A New Oasis 163
Chapter 17 Starting a Spring 175
Chapter 18 New Growth 188
Chapter 19 Support for the Family 196
Chapter 20 The Spring Flows 205
Chapter 21 A New Day Dawns 222
Chapter 22 Changed Lives 228
Chapter 23 Building the House 239
Chapter 24 The Goodness of God 248
Chapter 25 This is the New China 259
Epilogue 267
Endnotes 270

Richard Harris, David Gotts

Richard Harris has been involved in pioneering investment management in Asia at senior levels for global and regional banks. He is currently CEO of Port Shelter Investment Management. Richard is a prolific thinker and contributor to the press, radio and worldwide business television on global finance. He presents a prime time business show on Radio Hong Kong (RTHK) is a regular political and business commentator on CNBC and Bloomberg, as well as being a weekly columnist for the South China Morning Post.

"If you have ever wondered what God could do with a fully surrendered heart, China's Oasis is the book for you. David's story is as grand and fascinating as the country in which it is based. From the smallest of beginnings with one child called Rose to a organisation spread all over the world, this is a human story of compassion, love, and generosity. Heartbreaking and hope-filled at one and the same time, David's journey with China's abandoned children is the kind of gritty and courageous inspiration we need for this time. This book should come with a warning label. Don't read it if you wish to remain sceptical about the kindness of the human heart." Andrew Gardener, Senior Pastor, Vine Church, Hong Kong "The book you hold in your hands represents the work, sacrifice and love of hundreds of people over the past twenty-five years. Led and inspired by Dave Gotts, they came from around the world to share their passion and compassion with children in China. This book is also testament to God's love, exhibited through so many lives in so many ways. As ICC embarks on its second quarter-century of providing love, hope, and opportunity to children with disabilities, we look to the accomplishments of the past while relying on God's guidance for the future." Peter Maize, CEO, ICC "This is a truly amazing story of an organization dedicated to caring for the "least of these", told through the lives of those who dared to believe for the impossible." Tony Read, Chairman, The Justice Conference Asia "China's Oasis is a heartbreaking and heart-warming read. The first chapter had me hooked. The authors tell the ICC story honestly as insiders with outsider objectivity, which is no small feat. I ended up with an even greater appreciation for this NGO and the ordinary people who have created such an extraordinary organisation." Gregory Anderson, Senior Pastor, Union Church, Hong Kong