
I am so thankful and excited about the opportunity the Lord has given me to spend my summer in Kampala, Uganda as an intern with Sozo! I will be spending my time there sharing the love of Jesus with the children at the houses they have built. We will also be spending time each week in Ngongolo Village and in the slum of Kabalagala serving and sharing the Gospel with the people there. Over the past couple years, the Lord given me a glimpse into the needs of the fatherless and the orphan. He has shown me that as the body of Christ, it is our responsibility to care for these children and point them to the hope they have in Christ! He has given my otherwise foolish heart the desire to share with these children the grace and love I have so received.
{Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes Me. - Mark 9:37 }
I am asking you to join this journey and DONATE to help send me to Kampala! Every amount, big or a small, is a huge blessing! I am confident that the Lord will faithfully provide where He calls.
{Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me. - Isaiah 6:8 }
I am also asking you to PRAY -- please pray for hearts to be brought to Jesus and for His love to be deeper understood and trusted. Please also pray protection, guidance, and provision over the team.
{Pray also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel- Ephesians 6:19 }
All glory to Him,
Amanda
"I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all."
This year we are excited to offer an incredible opportunity to a passionate group of college students. During the summer of 2014, each intern will be traveling to Uganda to serve orphan and neglected children while investing in the surrounding communities. They will each be stretched physically, spiritually, and emotionally while we explore the unique relationships found in the body of Christ. Regardless of background or titles we hold we are ONE in Jesus Christ.
This summer each intern will be tasked with the following responsibilites: discipling our Sozo Children, assisting the Ugandan staff at home, growing in relationship with each other, connecting believers in the surrounding communities, working alongside Ugandans in community rehabilitiation efforts, growing the local church, and facilitating Sozo Children teams.
Learn more about Sozo Children's vision at: www.sozochildren.org
| Supporters | |||
| Name | Date | Amount | Comments |
| Doris & Irv Ross | 04/24/2014 | $200.00 | We are so proud of you Amanda and wish you a wonderful experience. | Milton & Nancy Thrasher | 04/15/2014 | $50.00 | George & Lee Waldron | 04/10/2014 | $100.00 | Andre & Tamara Anderson | 03/31/2014 | $25.00 | Billy & Sally Reiser | 03/25/2014 | $50.00 | Lauren Goessling | 03/20/2014 | $100.00 | George & Lee Waldron | 03/18/2014 | $100.00 | Michael & Cathy Walker | 03/04/2014 | $30.00 | Eileen Barber | 03/04/2014 | $250.00 | It's sure to be an incredible experience! Don't forget to journal... daily! :) | GIna Taylor | 03/04/2014 | $25.00 | Thank you Amanda for your passionate spirit of volunteerism! These chidren are so fortunate to have you helping them out. Safe Travels! ROLL TIDE...ROLL! | The Caring Foundation | 03/04/2014 | $250.00 | Sharon Schlosser | 03/04/2014 | $50.00 | Louise O Tucker | 03/04/2014 | $100.00 | Leda Smeltzer | 03/04/2014 | $100.00 | Beth Colvin | 03/02/2014 | $50.00 | You have a great safe trip now. We play tennis with your grandparents and they are great conservative Patriots. We hope to meet you before too long. | Calvary Baptist Church | 02/26/2014 | $100.00 | Oscar & Daisy Germany | 02/20/2014 | $300.00 | Thomas & Rebecca Jenkins | 02/20/2014 | $50.00 | David & Tracey Dick | 02/20/2014 | $50.00 | Derek & Emily Neideigh | 02/20/2014 | $26.00 | David & Sherrie Imbusch | 02/20/2014 | $270.00 | Grayson & Susan Hall | 02/20/2014 | $50.00 | Christine Holliman | 02/20/2014 | $25.00 | Marilyn DeWan | 02/18/2014 | $1,000.00 | Your Grandmother is my CPA and friend and I am happy to help out. Marilyn DeWan | Shirley Brown | 02/18/2014 | $50.00 | I am very happy to make this donation for Amanda Smeltzer and I am very proud of her. Shirley Ross Brown | Marty and Judy Leader | 02/15/2014 | $100.00 | Amanda, We commend you for giving your time, energy and talents to help these communities and people in need. Marty and Judy | Deb Studebaker | 02/13/2014 | $25.00 | Your grandparents are my neighbors, and I am so happy there are still young people who want to improve our world. Thank you. | Mary Ann and Tom Langan | 02/13/2014 | $100.00 | Good luck Amanda. It will be a wonderful experience | Doreen and Lee Ross | 02/13/2014 | $25.00 | This is a wonderful thing to do! | Jose & Cynthia Cortes | 02/11/2014 | $50.00 | Marian Carter | 02/11/2014 | $20.00 | Scott & Deanna Smeltzer | 02/07/2014 | $1,250.00 | Genie & Kevin Harris | 02/02/2014 | $25.00 | So proud of you Amanda,! Thank you for serving, and having the desire to make a difference. God Bless!!! |
| Total | $4,996.00 | ||