Updates from the field:
2024
January
Monitor Charles ministered in his church, and about 70 members attended each Sunday and 43 in the daughter church. Three people accepted Christ when he shared the Gospel in a new village. Charles is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.
2023
December
In December, Charles reported that the people in Nakimak Village (pop. 700) make their living as pastorlists. About 171 believers attend this church on a regular basis. 8 Champions are each leading a Lighthouse with 37 disicples attending. These disciples have led 1 person to Christ in 2023. He also travels by foot 4 miles to the daughter church in Kachibilil Village (pop. 400) on a bi-weekly basis to minister to the congregation of 20 believers. The disciples in this Lighthouse have led 2 people to Christ in 2023.
November
In November, Charles ministered to his 2 church families; in Nakimak, where an average of 100 members attended services each Sunday, and in the daughter church in Kochibilibil Village. where 85 members attended each week. He also did another outreach in Kakinemung and 2 more people gave their life to Christ. Charles is grateful for the support he recieves from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for his health, as he does not feel well and for those suffering from hunger.
October
In October, Charles ministered to his 2 church families; in Nakimak, where an average of 90 members attended services each Sunday, and in the daughter church in Kochibilibil Village. where 76 members attended each week. He also did an outreach in Kakinemung and 2 people gave their life to Christ. Charles is grateful for the support he recieves from his sponsor and for God sustaining them.
September
In September, Charles ministered to his 2 church families; in Nakimak, where an average of 100 members attended services each Sunday, and in the daughter church in Kochibilil Village. where 52 members attended each week. He also did another outreach in Kangirenga and 1 more person gave their life to Christ. Charles is grateful for the support he recieves from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for the church and the families in the church and for much needed rain.
August
In August, Charles ministered to his 2 church families; in Nakimak, where an average of 87 members attended services each Sunday, and in the daughter church in Kochibilil Village. where 63 members attended there each week. He also did another outreach in Kangirenga and 1 more person gave their life to Christ. Charles is grateful for the support he recieves from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for the His protection and healing of the sick, and for strength to walk from village to village.
July
In July, Charles ministered to his church families in Nakimak, where an average of 111 members attended services each Sunday. He also ministered in the daughter church in Kochibilil Village and 78 members attended there each week. He also did an outreach in Kangirenga and 1 person gave their life to Christ. Charles is grateful for the support he recieves from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for the many that are migrating because of the drought.
June
In June, Charles ministered to his church families in Nakimak, where an average of 80 members attended services each Sunday. He also ministered in the daughter church in Kochibilil Village where 60 members attended each week. Charles is grateful for the support he recieves from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for the many that are still suffering from hunger and for spiritual growth in the church.
May
In May, Charles ministered to his church families in Nakimak, where an average of 86 members attended services each Sunday. He also ministered in the daughter church in Kochibilil Village and 51 members attended there each week. Charles is grateful for the support he recieves from his sponsor and also for the sick that were healed. He asks that you pray with him for the many that are still suffering from hunger.
April
In April, Charles ministered in both churches. About 85 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 58 attended in the daughter church. 1 person accepted Christ. Charles is grateful for the support from his sponsor and for the rains. He prays for those suffering from malaria.
March
In March, Charles ministered to his church families in Nakimak, where an average of 99 members attended services each Sunday. He also ministered in the daughter church in Kochibilil Village and 55 members attended there each week. Charles is grateful for the support he recieves from his sponsor and also for the rains that came this month. He asks that you pray with him for the many that are still suffering from hunger.
February
In February, Charles ministered to his church families in Nakimak, where an average of 89 members attended services each Sunday. He also ministered in the daughter church in Kochibilil Village and 53 members attended there each week. Charles is grateful for the support he recieves from his sponsor and also for the dedication of the discples as they continue to study God’s Word. He asks that you pray with him for rain for the area.
January
In January, Charles ministered to his church families in Nakimak, where an average of 104 members attended services each Sunday. He also ministered in the daughter church in Kochibilil Village and 60 members attended there each week. There are now 8 Champions leading Lighthouses where they are discipling 37 disciples. He is grateful for the support he recieves from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for rain for the area.
2022
December
In December, Monitor Charles reported that there are 155 members in the mother church in Nakimak Village and 46 members in the newly planted daughter church in Kachibilil Village. There are 10 Champions who are each leading their own Lighthouse where they are teaching disciples how to make disciple of others.
November
In November, Monitor Charles ministered in his church, and about 84 members attended each Sunday. An outreach and church plant was done in Kachibilil Village and 15 people accepted Christ and 87 members attended services this month. This new church plant will be under Charles’ care. Charles is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and for the new church plant. He asks that you pray with him for the many that are suffering due to the drought.
October
In October, Monitor Charles ministered in his church, and about 79 members attended each Sunday. Charles is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and for the Audio Bibles he has received.
September
In September, Monitor Charles ministered in his church, and about 84 members attended each Sunday, 1 new member was added to the church this month. He also did an outreach in Kakinemling Village and one person accepted Christ. Charles is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and for God’s protection. He prays asks you to pray for strength as he walks sharing the Gospel with others and for the many suffering because of the drought.
August
In August, Monitor Charles ministered in his church, and about 92 members attended each Sunday, 2 new members were added to the church this month. Charles is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays asks you to pray for strength as he walks sharing the Gospel with others.
July
In July, Monitor Charles ministered in his church, and about 95 members attended each Sunday. Charles is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and the for STORM ministry that happened at his village this month. He prays asks you to pray for his health and also for rain.
June
In June, Monitor Charles ministered in his church, and about 74 members attended each Sunday. He also shared the Gospel in Kakinemug Village, and 2 people accepted Christ as Savior. Charles is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays for rain.
May
In May, Monitor Charles ministered in his church, and about 70 members attended each Sunday. Charles is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and asks for prayers for those suffering from the drought and famine and that they would continue to grow spiritually.
April
In April, Monitor Charles ministered in his church, and about 70 members attended each Sunday. He did an outreach in Kachibilil Village, and 3 people accepted Christ as Savior. Charles is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays for relief from the drought and famine.
March
In March, Monitor Charles ministered in his church, and about 80 members attended each Sunday. He did an outreach in Kangirega Village and 4 people accepted Christ. Charles is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and asks for prayers for those suffering from the drought and famine and that they would continue to grow spiritually.
February
In February, Monitor Charles ministered in his church, and about 81 members attended each Sunday. He also did an outreach in Kangirega Village and three people accepted Christ. He is planning an outreach to Kachibilil Village, about 20 kms/12.4 miles away, in 2022. Charles is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor, and for the construction that has begun on the church building.
January
In January, Monitor Charles ministered in his church, and about 116 members attended each Sunday. Charles is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and asks for prayers for those suffering from the drought and famine.
