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Hi! 
 
I'm Garrett Durbin
 
I...
...live in Hamilton Missouri
... am 20 years old
...and am sophmore at Metropolitan Community College with plans to pursue an English teaching degree in high school education.
 
Over the past two years I've enjoyed working with local kids and students here in Hamilton through YoungLife and STARS, and am excited for the opportunity to spend time with kids overseas. 
 
Excited for how how I might change/grow/learn.
 
 
Some of what we will be doing: 
 
Serving & Discipling in Sozo Homes
-Sozo currently has 77 children living within their 3 homes and caring for these children is our primary objective.  We will cook, clean, bathe, help with homework, disciple through nightly devotions, etc on a daily basis.
 
Serving twice a week in a nearby village (Ngongolo Village).
-This summer each of our family groups (comprised of 5-6 interns) will pour into this village family showing them the love of Christ in very tangible ways.  Last summer's interns were able to dig latrines, clean water wells, fetch water, plant crops, and even build a house for one family.
 
Serving in the downtown slum of Kabalagala.  
-This area is where many of the orphaned children in the Sozo homes are from - and were many of the “out of house" kids (children not living in Sozo homes, but still positively influenced by Sozo) still live and go to school.  Our exact involvement in this area has not been set in stone for this summer yet, but we are planning to spend one day per week serving in this area.
 
 
The internship lasts 2 months
We leave-----June 1st 2014
We return----August 3rd 2014
 
 
Click here for a breakdown of where the money is going:  http://www.sozochildren.org/interndetails
 
Click here for the Sozo website: http://www.sozochildren.org/
 
 
ABOUT Internship 2014

2014 Sozo Children Uganda Internship

Ephesians 4:1-6

"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
Anonymous Friend 05/12/2014 $301.00  
Anonymous Friend 05/07/2014 $522.00  
Anonymous Friend 05/06/2014 $530.00  
Anonymous Friend 05/05/2014 $530.00  
Garrett Durbin 04/02/2014 $100.00  
Carol Solomon 04/02/2014 $25.00  
Garrett Durbin 04/02/2014 $200.00  
Garrett Durbin 04/02/2014 $25.00  
Garrett Durbin 04/02/2014 $100.00  
Anonymous Friend 03/30/2014 $25.00  
Anonymous Friend 03/30/2014 $50.00  
Lisa Morris 03/30/2014 $25.00  
Pearl Haag 03/19/2014 $50.00 God bless you 100 fold, for blessing others.
Anonymous Friend 03/14/2014 $50.00  
Jason & Rica Jones 03/09/2014 $250.00  
Garrett Durbin 03/01/2014 $30.00  
Garrett Durbin 02/28/2014 $100.00  
Dixie McCrary 02/28/2014 $100.00  
Garrett Durbin 02/28/2014 $20.00  
Garrett Durbin 02/28/2014 $50.00  
Garrett Durbin 02/28/2014 $100.00  
Garrett Durbin 02/28/2014 $200.00  
Carol Henderson 02/27/2014 $50.00 This sounds like such a wonderful experience for you and I am very excited for you. I hope to hear all about it at a later date. Prayers that God you teach you, and use you in a mighty way.
Jerry & Kathy Galloway 02/22/2014 $25.00  
Garrett Durbin 02/22/2014 $20.00  
Garrett Durbin 02/19/2014 $25.00  
Anonymous Friend 02/13/2014 $500.00  
David and Paige Lund 02/12/2014 $30.00 Will be praying for your travels and a wonderful mission experience for you and those you serve!
Garrett Durbin 02/12/2014 $530.00  
Garrett Durbin 02/06/2014 $530.00  
Scott & Anne Beard 02/02/2014 $20.00  
Clarence Durbin 02/01/2014 $50.00  
Joyce/Bill Hudson 02/01/2014 $25.00 So proud of you Garrett. Looking forward to hearing about your experiences when you get back.
Janene Collins 02/01/2014 $15.00  
Kelly Durbin 02/01/2014 $50.00  
Janet Hill 02/01/2014 $30.00 Will be praying you raise funds quickly so you can spend your time preparing for your work on the mission field. You have so much to offer the people you will be helping. Thankful for your willingness to go!
  Total $5,283.00