How faith led one man to help hundreds of disabled children in China
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 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
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