Meet Zoe :: (a VERY special little girl)

December 5, 2009 | by Adventures in Missions | 5 Comments | Views 0

 

Allow me to introduce you to a VERY special little girl…

 

 

Her name is Zoe, and she is 6 years old. She lives in Port Huron, Michigan, with her two adorable little sisters (Haven & Saige) and her wonderful parents, Shawn & Rosie. We are blessed to know this awesome family, and were lucky to hear a really incredible story about a project Zoe is working on this Christmas.

 

You see, the Gearharts have raised their children right; telling them about the needs of others around the world, and teaching them to be selfless and generous. These would seem to be big lessons for a 6 year old… but it just so happens that children are some of the most honest and pure people in the world!

 

At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said,

“I praise
you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth,

because you have hidden these
things from the wise and learned,

and revealed them to little children.

Yes, Father, for this was your good pleasure.” 

Luke 10:21

Zoe was upset when she found out about the orphans around the world; the millions of children who have no parents, no food, no clothes, no toys and NO CANDY! So sweet little Zoe devised a plan; a plan to raise money to buy these children gifts through Samaratin’s Purse. These “gifts” for sale support specific needs of hurting/sick/hungry people around
to world such as giving an orphan a hot meal, helping a village dig a
well, or giving children a warm blanket. Zoe has been working around the house to make a little money, and has even taken $10 of her birthday money she’s been saving to use towards this cause. Now her new plan is to draw (and sell) pictures to raise even MORE money!

I was so moved when I read about Zoe’s plan, and thought some of you might want a chance to “BID” on her beautiful pictures. I am posting them below, along with her description of what she drew (the descriptions are as precious as the pictures! I love that she named an orphan MUFFIN, and that even the orphans in her pictures share! SO sweet!) If you would like to ‘BID’ on these items, simply leave a comment below (be sure to include your email address). I will forward your comment to Shawn (Zoe’s Dad) who will be in touch with you about her pictures!

 

Feel free to also leave a comment for Zoe (Shawn will be sure she gets to read them). Children with a heart like hers should be celebrated and encouraged for their generosity and selflessness! We could learn so much from Zoe this Christmas!

 

Picture #1

 

 

 

From Zoe:
“Here’s a picture I drew to make money to help orphans.
This is an orphanage and a picture of a girl named Sally giving food to
an orphan named Lily. And these are all the orphans names: Lily, Ben,
Bib, Muffin, Sandy and Tory and Miss Roe is the adult that takes care
of them.”

Zoe has drawn this picture to make money to give a
warm meal to an orphan through Samaritan’s Purse. Lily is an orphan and
has patches on her dress. Sally is a girl bringing her the hot meal.
There is an orphanage with names of other children. It’s 8.5″ x 11″ and
is in a black frame with glass.

The current bid is $35 and bidding
increments must be at least $1. Bidding will end
Sunday, December 6 at 8pm EST. If you win and are not in the Port
Huron, MI area to be able to pick it up, you will need to pay for
shipping. Thanks in advance for supporting Zoe’s cause! :^)

 

 

 

Picture #2

 

 

 

From Zoe:
“This
is a little girl named Bib and the picture of the girl in the
background is Miss Roe – the adult who takes care of the orphans. And
there is a ball, a playhouse and five pieces of candy. Bib is so very
happy! She has a great, big smile on her face! She shared a lollipop
with one of her friends, cut another lollipop in half and gave three
peppermints to her three other friends.”

Zoe has drawn this
picture to make money to give candy and small toys to needy children
through Samaritan’s Purse. It’s 8.5″ x 11″ and is in a black frame with
glass.

The current bid is $25 and bidding increments must be at
least $1. Bidding will run for a week and end Monday, December 7 at 8am
EST. If you win and are not in the Port Huron, MI area to be able to
pick it up, you will need to pay for shipping. Thanks in advance for
supporting Zoe’s cause! :^)

5 responses to “Meet Zoe :: (a VERY special little girl)”

1. How precious! In a society where everything is usually all about “me”, it is so refreshing to see a small one concerned about others. Beautiful work Zoe! Keep it up!

2. Zoe,

   I AM SO PROUD OF YOU!! Your heart is simply beautiful!! When I read what you were doing tears streamed down my face! I am 21 years olds, have compassion for others, but see that you at the age of 6, have more than me!! You are truly a wonderful, loving child! God is proud of you!! Keep drawing those BEAUTIFUL pictures!! God is using you to touch lives!!! You are doing AWESOME!!! Keep us updated!!

   Zoe’s Mom and Dad, 3
   WOW!!! You have raised your child sooo well!!! Thank you so much for instilling the true qualities needed to be a WORLD CHANGER for GOD in her! If parents raised up their children like you are raising yours, our world would be radically different! PLEASE continue to build her up!!! I am so encouraged by her and your parenthood. What an example you are to me as a hopfully mother someday!! God bless you both!!!

   Ericka,

   Thanks for sharing this!! What an AMAZING little girl!! Keep us posted!!

3. Well, first I would like to say that Zoe, you are such a beautiful and caring girl. I love helpin children, I will make a trip to your location if you ever wanted the extra help, email me if you can, I’m always willing to help a child. And by the way, very nice drawings.

4. Well, first I would like to say that Zoe, you are such a beautiful and caring girl. I love helpin children, I will make a trip to your location if you ever wanted the extra help, email me if you can, I’m always willing to help a child. And by the way, very nice drawings.

5. Hi Zoe my name is Zoe too! I am 11 and from Gonzales Louisiana think you are the most amazing thing god could give anyone! Your parents should be very proud of you(as i an sure they are!)You should also be proud of yourself! Can I just say before I go you are the cutest thing ever!