CHARLES LOKOL SAMAL
SIMI Class: 2016-2017
Zone: Sopel
Main Village: Nakimak
# of Churches: 1
Total Members: 74
Lighthouses: 5
Champions: 5
Disciples in Lighthouses: 25
Updates from the field:
December 2020
In December, Monitor Charles ministered in his church, and about 74 members attended each Sunday. One new member was added this month. He did an outreach in Kachibilil Village (12 miles away) and 2 people accepted Christ. He is planning another outreach to this village in the coming months. Charles thanks his sponsor for the continued support.
November 2020
In November, Monitor Charles ministered in his church, and about 80 members attended each Sunday. two new members were added this month. He plans to reach Kachibilil Village (12 miles away) with the Gospel. Charles thanks his sponsor for the continued support.
October 2020
In October, Monitor Charles ministered in his church, and about 75 members attended each Sunday. He plans to reach Kachibilil Village with the Gospel in November. Charles thanks his sponsor for the continued support.
September 2020
In September, church services resumed, and approximately 79 members attended each Sunday. Charles has established 5 Lighthouses (Discipleship Groups) with 21 disciples attending.
March 2020
In March, Monitor Charles continued to share the Gospel with the people in the nearby villages. An average of 76 people attended worship services each Sunday. He is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
Prayer Needs
– Church construction
– Coronavirus not to reach the Turkana people
Note To Sponsor
My dear sponsor at LakeView Church,
I am very thankful for the continuous monthly financial and prayer support that I receive from you. It is a great help as I continue to minister to the people here in Turkana. God bless. Thank you.
January 2020
In January, Charles became a Monitor of Sopel Zone! He shared the Gospel with the people in Kachibilil Village, and 5 people accepted Christ. One new member was added to the church. An average of 84 people attended worship services each Sunday. Charles is discipling 5 students and continuing to reach the people in Kachibilil Village. He is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
Prayer Needs
– Church construction
– Sick people to be healed
Challenges
– Lack of support and care for the vulnerable one in the church community
Note To Sponsor
My dear sponsor at LakeView Church,
God’s blessings be with you for your continuous monthly financial and prayer support. Thank you all.
December 2019
In December, Missionary Charles shared the Gospel with the people in Kakinemug Village, and 2 people accepted Christ. Four new members were added to the church. An average of 91 people attended worship services each Sunday. Charles is continuing to reach the people in Kachibilil Village. He is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
Prayer Needs
– Church construction
– New church planting in Kachibilil
– For the unsaved to be saved
Challenges
– Lack of support for needy church members
– Long distances between villages
Note To Sponsor
My dear sponsor at LakeView Church,
I am very thankful for the continued support I have been receiving from you. We are also praying for you. God bless.
November 2019
In November, Missionary Charles shared the Gospel with the people in Kakinemug Village, and 1 person accepted Christ. Three new members were added to the church. An average of 92 people attended worship services each Sunday. Charles is continuing to reach the people in Kachibilil Village. He is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
Prayer Needs
– Church construction
– New church planting in Kachibilil
– Prayer for the sick
Challenges
– Traditional beliefs
– Low attendance
Note To Sponsor
My dear sponsor at LakeView Church,
God’s blessings be with you for your continuous monthly financial and prayer support. Thank you all.
October 2019
In October, Missionary Charles shared the Gospel with the people in Napulo Village. Three people accepted Christ. Two new members were added to the church. He is currently discipling 3 people. An average of 83 people attended worship services each Sunday. Charles is continuing to reach the people in Kachibilil Village. He is grateful for the support he receives.
Prayer Needs
– Church construction
– Help for the needy
Challenges
– Lack of support for needy church members
– Long distances to travel to reach new villages
Note To Sponsor
My dear sponsor at LakeView Church,
God’s blessings be with you for your continuous monthly financial and prayer support. Thank you all.
September 2019
In September, Missionary Charles shared the Gospel with the people in Kachibilil Village. Five people accepted Christ. Two new members were added to the church. He is currently discipling 5 people. An average of 87 people attended worship services each Sunday. Charles is continuing to reach the people in Kachibilil Village. He is grateful for the support he receives.
Prayer Needs
– For the unsaved to be saved
– Church construction
– The sick
Challenges
– Lack of support for needy church members
– Long distances to travel to reach new villages
Note To Sponsor
My dear sponsor at LakeView Church,
I am very much thankful for the continued support I have been receiving from you. we are also praying for you. God bless.
July 2019
In July, Missionary Charles shared the Gospel in the Village of Kanaodona again and 30 people accepted Christ. He baptized 40 people and is currently discipling a class of 30 members. He prays for the construction of the church building. 86 people regularly attend Sunday services. Charles is thankful to his sponsors for their continued prayer and financial support.
Prayer Needs
– Church construction
– New church to be planted in Kachibilil
Challenges
– Lack of enough Audio Bibles
– Nomadism
Note To Sponsor
Dear sponsor at LakeView Church,
God’s blessings be with you for your continuous financial and prayer support. Thank you all.
June 2019
In June, Missionary Charles shared the Gospel in the Village of Kanaodon and 20 people accepted Christ. He prays for the construction of the church building. 86 people regularly attend Sunday services. Charles is thankful to his sponsors for their continued prayer and financial support.
Prayer Needs
– For more of the unsaved to be saved
– Church construction
Challenges
– Lack of support for the needy church members
– Long distances to walk between villages
Note To Sponsor
Dear sponsor at LakeView Church,
I am very much thankful for the continued support I have been receiving from you. We are also praying for you.
God bless.
May 2019
In May, Missionary Charles Lokol reached Kachibilil, where 4 people got saved. He is discipling a class of 19 people. An average of 108 people attended church each Sunday. Charles is thankful to his sponsor for the continued prayer and financial support.
Prayer Needs
– Church construction
– The vulnerable ones in the community to have their basic needs
– Sick people to be healed
– New church to be planted in Kachibilil
Challenges
– The needy suffer from hunger
– Long distances to walk between villages
Note To Sponsor
Dear sponsor at LakeView Church,
God’s blessings be with you for your continuous financial and prayer support. Thank you all.
April 2019
In April, Missionary Charles Lokol discipled 15 people. His prayer requests are for church construction, rainfall, healing of sicknesses, and for the lost to be saved. 81 people attended services. Charles is thankful to his sponsor for continued prayers and financial support.
Prayer Needs
– Church construction
– Increase of church members
– Sick people to be healed
– New church to be planted in Kachibilil
Challenges
– Low church attendance
– The needy suffer from hunger
– Long distances
Note To Sponsor
Dear sponsor at LakeView Church,
I am very much thankful for the continued support I have been receiving from you. We are also praying for you. God bless.
March 2019
In March, Missionary Charles Lokol reached the Kakinemug village, where 2 are in discipleship class. His prayer requests are for church construction, rainfall, healing of sicknesses, and for the lost to be saved. 68 people attended services. Charles is thankful to his sponsor for continued prayers and financial support.
Prayer Needs
– Construction of the church hall
– Rain, to end drought
– New church to be planted in the Kachibilil village
Challenges
– Lack of water and grass for livestock
– Low church attendance
– Drought
– Long distances
Note To Sponsor
Dear sponsor at LakeView Church,
I am very much thankful for the continued support I have been receiving from you. We are also praying for you. God bless.
February 2019
In February, Missionary Charles Lokol shared the Word of God in the Kachibilil village, where 2 people gave their lives to Christ. 2 members are in discipleship class. He prays for a new church to be planted in the Kachibilil village and for the construction of his church. 83 believers attended church services during that month. Charles is grateful for the continued prayers and support.
Prayer Needs
– Construction of the church hall
– Rain, to end drought
– Sick people to be healed
– That his children do well in school
– Lost people to be saved
– New church to be planted in the Kachibilil village
Challenges
– Lack of water and grass for livestock
– Low church attendance
– Drought
-Lack of support to the needy
Note To Sponsor
Dear sponsor at LakeView Church,
I am very much thankful for the continued support I have been receiving from you. We are also praying for you. God bless.
January 2019
In January, Missionary Charles Lokol reached the Kakinemug village where 5 people gave their lives to Christ Jesus, and 28 others were baptized. 5 people are in discipleship class. His prayer requests are for the church construction, rainfall, healing of sicknesses, and for the lost to be saved. 84 people attended services. Charles is thankful to his sponsor for continued prayers and financial support.
Prayer Needs
– Construction of the church hall
– Rain, to end drought
– Sick people to be healed
– That his children do well in school
– Lost people to be saved
Challenges
– Lack of water and grass for livestock
– Low church attendance
Note To Sponsor
Dear sponsor at LakeView Church,
I am very much thankful for the continued support I have been receiving from you. We are also praying for you. God bless.
December 2018
In December, Missionary Charles Lokol reached the Lodos village, where 10 people came to Christ Jesus. This month 79 believers attended services in his church. He prays for a church to be planted at the Kachibil village. He also prays for church construction and an Adult Literacy class. He faces the challenges of migration of believers and lack of support for the needy church members. Charles is thankful to his sponsor for continued prayers and financial support.
Prayer Needs
– Need for a new church to be planted at Kachibilil
– Pray for church construction
– Need for an Adult Literacy class
Challenges
– Lack of support for the needy church members
– Migration of believers
Note To Sponsor
Dear sponsor at LakeView Church,
I am very much thankful for the continued support I have been receiving from you. We are also praying for you. God bless.
November 2018
In November, Missionary Charles Lokol reached Kimabur and 10 people came to Christ Jesus. This month 77 believers attended services in his church. He discipled a class of 13 people. He prays for the sick, for church construction, and for an adult literacy class. Charles is thankful to his sponsor for continued prayers and financial support.
Prayer Needs
– Pray for the sick
– Pray for the church construction
– Pray for an Adult Literacy class to be started
– God’s protection for this upcoming month of December during Christmas and New Year’s Eve
Challenges
– The Traditionalism affects the sharing of the Gospel in his area of service
– Nomadism affects the Bible study groups and Sundays’ attendance
Note To Sponsor
Dear sponsor at LakeView Church,
We are very much grateful for the fellowship we have been growing in ministry of our Lord Jesus. We are in the process of doing a fundraiser to build a church hall. Pray with us for a financial breakthrough. God bless His Church.
