It’s time to grow!! And Praise God, we have just purchased this beautiful piece of land to build our new site. Let me tell you the extraordinary story behind this…
After a long search, a beautiful piece of land was found. The price was fair, but ZOE did not have the exact amount needed. We were short. Nevertheless, the Hart’s (founders of ZOE) felt that this was the land God had for ZOE. They told the land owners that ZOE would like to purchase the land and that they would meet with them the next day (not knowing where the balance needed would come from). That evening, when the Hart’s returned home, they received an email from a lady who said God told her to donate a particular amount of money to ZOE, specifically for the purchase of land (note: Most donors give to the general fund). It was EXACTLY the amount ZOE was short. This donor did not know our need, but God did!! The land was purchased the next day!! God continues to show us how faithful He is!! "Faithful is He who calls you, and He also will bring it to pass." I Thes. 5:24
God’s hand is in the vision of ZOE. Above is a picture of the future ZOE site. Architects are already working on phase I. Please pray for Rob, as he is already very involved in this incredible project. Who knew that Rob’s hand in our recent house remodel back in Torrance would foreshadow a much bigger project…a multimillion dollar project with dormitories, a school, industrial size kitchen, dining room, vocational center, swimming pool, play areas, children's vocational and educational "discovery center", farm, office buildings, mini-mart, amphitheater etc…!!! Who knew? GOD!! Much more to come as things progress...
Preliminary plans for piece of land just purchases -- this will be completed in several phases.
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WOW! That is so incredible! :) Looking forward to seeing what those little buildings are.
Love you guys!
JJ – because you asked…
Those “little buildings” in the lower part of the plan are our Children’s Learning and Vocational Center, or affectionately known to us as “Toon Town” (for lack of a better name at this time). It will consist of sixteen different “discovery zones” which will be available to our ZOE kids for exploration and learning, and will be equipped to help them to discover and develop their God-given talents and gifts. As you know, ZOE’s heart goes well beyond the rescue, housing, feeding, and educating of children highly at-risk to falling prey to human traffickers. We want to provide every opportunity to discover their individual potential for a self-sustaining future.
Here’s a summary of the vision of these areas:
• Restaurant (real) – dining out, manners, cooking, serving, customer service
• Bank (real) – finances, savings accounts, numbers
• Inventions – design, exploration
• Technology – computers, video games, photography, videography, graphic design
• Medical & Dental – doctors, nurses, dentists
• Petting Zoo – veterinarian, animal husbandry
• Think Tank/Dream – learn how to dream, think out of the box, problem solving, teamwork, leadership skills
• Art (real) – drawing, painting, sculpting
• Creative (real) – crafts, jewelry making
• Mini-Mart (real) – “ZOE Bucks”, goodies, toys, rewards
• Library (real) – books
• Business Center – office skills, event planning
• Agricultural – vegetable gardens, flower gardens, farming
• Play School – teaching, preaching, communication skills
• Design Center (real) – sewing, cultural weaving
• Auto/Construction – cleaning, fixing, tools, cars, building blocks, Legos
Pretty cool, huh?
I think you guys need a good civil engineer to help lay things out!
That's a fantastic idea!! Do you know any good ones? ;-)
absolutely amazing - God is good!!
love and prayers for your incredible serving hearts . . . @:)
Wow! That is so amazing how God is always there. The place looks incredible. Can't wait to see it when its done. I read the summary of the vision and "WOW" is the only
way to describe it. Maybe someday we will be able to be a part of something so amazing
I second Shin's motion....OPPS, wrong venue! (I've got that on the brain tonight...when does Titos close again?) ANYWAY, that sounds like great news Tang Gang! Praying for you!
Totally cool! The plans look incredible. Go Rob!
Wow, what an incredible story of God's provision and plan for the Zoe ministry! Very encouraging. How exciting it must be for your family to be a part of this ministry at this particular time. Do you know when ground breaking will occur?
Many blessings!
Pam (Denise's former roomie!)
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