The photos above are pictures of the property that Arms of Love has purchased for its future children's home in Brazil. About 30 acres in total, only a portion of the property will be used initially, while the remainder of the property will provide numerous options for future expansion, such as the construction of educational facilities, short-term team housing, agricultural use and/or recreational purposes.
A number of structures already existed on the property at the time we purchased
it. A three-bedroom house on the property, shown above, was originally
envisioned as an on-site "directors' home," but because it was structurally
unsound, it had to be torn down and a new house built. The new house is now
serving as the residence of Scott and Becky Joellenbeck, the directors of the
children's home. A swimming pool is located adjacent to the house, as pictured
in one of the photos above. Next to the swimming pool is one of the wells and
water pumps that exist on the property, which will provide an ample supply of
fresh water for the children's homes. A covered recreational area, including a
brick barbeque and eating area, is right behind the water tower.
A beautiful fish pond, also pictured above, is close to the director's house. The pond is currently stocked with large fish and is fed by a nearby spring. The property also includes various
facilities for raising animals. One area is constructed for the purpose of raising goats, while another large facility is designed for raising chickens, as pictured above. Several large dog houses are the home of the resident guard dogs, while other facilities house a variety of exotic animals from the nearby jungle.
A wide variety of fruit is also grown on the property. The two horses in the photo above, grazing among some of the fruit trees, came with the property. Much of the produce that we will need to feed the children will be grown on the property, and the children will undoubtedly enjoy growing it themselves.
The property is located just 7 km from the site of the PAZ church in Castanhal, and is even closer to the private school the children will be attending. Located so close to town, the children will be able to enjoy a peaceful lifestyle while still being part of a substantial community.
