JOHN EBEI LOKIRIA
Wife: Everline Akalale Ebei
Children:
Susan Aibitar Ebei, Beatrice Ekiru,
Judy Amanikor Ebei, Hellen Amuria Ebei,
Emmanuel Kunyuk Ebei, Brian Lomala Ebei,
Lavenda Ingola Ebei, Rejoice Akipetet,
Nimrod Lojerei, Nancy Ebei
SIMI Class: 2017-2018
Zone: Kachoda
Main Village: Karioreng
# of Churches: 3
Total Members: 92
Lighthouses: 7
Champions: 6
Disciples in Lighthouses: 38
Updates from the field:
June 2021
In June, Motivator John ministered to his churches. About 67 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Karioreng Village, and 160 attended in the daughter church in Manaalongoria Village and 175 in the daughter church in Kangipusia Village. He is planning outreaches to Lokumwai, Kakelai, and Kopotea villages (15 kms/9 miles, 25 kms/15.5 miles, and 20 kms/12 miles away) in the future. John is grateful for the support that he receives and asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village and for protection against the diseases that are prevelent and for both physical and spiritual protection.
May 2021
In May, Motivator John ministered to his churches. About 89 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Karioreng Village, and 160 attended in the daughter church in Manaalongoria Village and 175 in the daughter church in Kangipusia Village. John did an outreach to Lokumai Village this month. He is planning outreaches to Lokumwai, Kakelai, and Kopotea villages (15 kms/9 miles, 25 kms/15.5 miles, and 20 kms/12 miles away) in the future. John is grateful for the support that he receives and asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village and for protection against the diseases that are prevelent.
April 2021
In April, Motivator John ministered to his churches. About 68 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Karioreng Village, and 195 attended in the daughter church in Manaalongoria Village and 176 in the daughter church in Kangipusia Village. He now has 9 Champions leading 9 Lighthouses with a total of 50 disciples attending classes. John did an outreach to Lokumai Village this month and 8 people accepted Christ as their Savior. He is planning outreaches to Lokumwai, Kakelai, and Kopotea villages (15 kms/9 miles, 25 kms/15.5 miles, and 20 kms/12 miles away) in the future. John is grateful for the support that he receives and asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village.
October 2020
In October, Motivator John ministered to 2 churches. About 57 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Karioreng Village, and 35 attended in the daughter church in Manaalongoria Village. Four new Lighthouses were added this month with a total of 38 disciples attending classes. John did an outreach to Kariworeng Village this month and 11 people accepted Christ as their Savior. He is planning outreaches to Lokumwai, Kakelai, and Kopotea villages (9, 15.5, and 12 miles away) in the future.
Prayer Needs
– DMM Center in Kachoda Zone
– Monthly meetings
– Increasing participants in the Lighthouses
– Fencing and chairs
Challenges
– Walking long distances
– Insecurity
– Diseases
– Traditional beliefs
September 2020
In September, Motivator John resumed services in 2 churches. About 41 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Karioreng Village, and 15 attended in the daughter church in Kangipusia Village. John has established 3 Lighthouses (Discipleship Groups) with 18 disciples attending.
Prayer Needs
– Increase number of participants in Lighthouses
– Fencing and chairs
Challenges
– Walking long distances
– Insecurity
– Diseases
March 2020
In March, Motivator John shared the Gospel in the Villages of Manalongoria, and Kangipusia and 10 people accepted Christ. An average of 911 members attended church each Sunday in the mother church and 2 daughter churches combined. 10 new members were added to the mother church this month and 10 new members were added to the daughter churches as well. He has 15 students in his discipleship class. He is planning on doing outreaches in the Villages of Kakeli, Kopotia and Lokumai in the future. He is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
Prayer Needs
– God to stop the spread of the Coronavirus
– Peace
Challenges
– Walking long distances
– Insecurity in the area
– Traditionalism
Note To Sponsor
Dear Sponsor,
Thank you for the support that you have been giving us. May God bless you abundantly. Thank you.
February 2020
In February, Motivator John shared the Gospel in the Villages of Manalongoria, and Kangipusia and 3 people accepted Christ. An average of 856 members attended church each Sunday in the mother church and 2 daughter churches combined. He has 10 students in his discipleship class. He is planning on doing outreaches in the Villages of Kakeli, Kopotia and Lokumai in the future. He is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
Prayer Needs
– Church construction
– Peace and security needed in the area
Challenges
– Walking long distances
– Insecurity in the area
– Traditionalism
Note To Sponsor
Dear Sponsor,
Thank you for the support that you have been giving us. May God bless you abundantly. Thank you.
January 2020
In January, Motivator John shared the Gospel in the Villages of Manalongoria, and Kangipusia and at this time there were no new converts. An average of 742 members attended church each Sunday in the mother church and 2 daughter churches combined. He has 10 students in his discipleship class. John has 3 evangelists trained to help him in the ministry. He is planning on doing outreaches in the Villages of Kakeli, Kopotia and Lokumai in the future. He is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
Prayer Needs
– Church construction
– Peace and security needed in the area
Challenges
– Walking long distances
– Insecurity in the area
– Traditionalism
Note To Sponsor
Greetings is Jesus name.
Thank you for the support that you have been giving us. May God bless you abundantly. Thank you.
December 2019
In December, Missionary John shared the Gospel in the Villages of Manalongoria, and Kangipusia and 4 people gave their lives to Christ. An average of 746 members attended church each Sunday in the mother church and 2 daughter churches combined. Missionary John has 3 evangelists trained to help him in the ministry. He is planning on doing outreaches in the Villages of Kakeli, Kopotia and Lokumai in the future. He is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
Prayer Needs
– Church construction
– Peace and security needed in the area
– Spiritual support
Challenges
– Walking long distances
– Insecurity in the area
– Traditionalism
Note To Sponsor
Greetings is Jesus name.
Thank you for the support that you have been giving us. May God bless you abundantly. Thank you.
November 2019
In November, an average of 910 members attended church each Sunday in the mother church and 2 daughter churches combined. Missionary John has 3 evangelists trained to help him in the ministry. He is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
Prayer Needs
– Church construction
– Peace and security needed in the area
Challenges
– Walking long distances
– Insecurity in the area
– Witchcraft
– Drought
Note To Sponsor
Greetings is Jesus name.
Thank you for the support that you have been giving us. May God bless you abundantly. Thank you.
October 2019
In October, Missionary John shared the Gospel in the Villages of Manalongoria and Kangipusia, and 8 people accepted Christ. He is discipling a class of 10 people. 849 members attended Sunday services this month. John is looking to do outreaches in the Villages of Kakili, Kopotia, and Lokumai in the future.
Prayer Needs
– Church construction
– Peace and security needed in the area
Challenges
– Walking long distances
– Insecurity in the area
– Witchcraft
– Drought
Note To Sponsor
Greetings is Jesus name.
Thank you for the support that you have been giving us. May God bless you abundantly. Thank you.
September 2019
In September, Missionary John shared the Gospel in the Villages of Manalongoria and Kangipusia and four people accepted Christ. He is discipling a class of 10 people. 662 members attended Sunday services this month. 8 new members were added this month. John is looking at doing outreaches in the Villages of Kakili, Kopotia and Lokumai in the future.
Prayer Needs
– Church construction
– Peace and security needed in the area
Challenges
– Walking long distances
– Insecurity in the area
– Traditionalism
– Drought
Note To Sponsor
Greetings is Jesus name.
Thank you for the support that you have been giving us. May God bless you abundantly. Thank you.
August 2019
In August, Missionary John shared the Gospel in the Villages of Manalongoria and Kangipusia and one person accepted Christ. He is discipling a class of 10 people. 849 members attended Sunday services this month. John is looking at doing outreaches in the Villages of Kakili, Kopotia and Lokumai in the future.
Prayer Needs
– Church construction
– Peace and security needed in the area
Challenges
– Walking long distances
– Insecurity in the area
– Witchcraft and cultural practices
Note To Sponsor
Dear Sponsor,
I salute you all in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I hope you are doing fine. Thank your for the support that you have been giving us. May God bless you abundantly. Thank you.
July 2019
In July, Missionary John discipled a class of 10 people. 840 members attended Sunday services this month. John is grateful for the continued prayer and support that he receives.
June 2019
In June, Missionary John shared the Gospel with the villages of Manalongoria (pop. 217) and Kangipusa (pop. 220). He is discipling 10 people. 840 members attended Sunday services this month. John is grateful for the continued prayer and support that he receives.
May 2019
In May, Missionary John Ebei reached the villages of Manalongoria and Kangipusia where he ministered to 217 and 220 people, respectively. He disciples a class 10 people. An average of 845 people attended Sunday services in the mother and daughter churches. He prays that the Lord provides funds to construct the church and for security. John is grateful for the training he received in SIMI. He thanks the sponsor for their support and prayers.
April 2019
In April, Missionary John Lokiria had an average attendance of 157 people, with 5 new members added. 5 people were saved and baptized this month.
Prayer Needs
– Church construction
– Peace and security needed in the area
Challenges
– Walking long distances
– Insecurity in the area
– Nomadism
– Drought
Note To Sponsor
Dear Sponsor,
I thank the Almighty God for allowing you to fellowship with me in sharing the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ through your financial and prayer support. God bless you.
March 2019
In March, Missionary John Lokiria reached the Kangipusa Village, and 10 people were converted to Christianity. He disciples a class of 10 people. 261 members attended church services this month. Insecurity is a big challenge. John is grateful for the continued prayers and support.
February 2019
In February, the average attendance at the church in Kariworeng was 230. They did an outreach to the village of Manalongoria. There are 23 people enrolled in the discipleship classes. The church in Kangipusia had an average of 105 people, and the church at Manalongoria had 97 people.
Prayer Needs
– God to provide materials for church construction
– Those involed in witchcraft to turn to God
– Peace to be awarded by God
Challenges
– Insecurity in the area
– Long distances to walk
– Beliefs of the witch doctors
– Traditional beliefs
Note To Sponsor
I thank the almighty Father who made you. I am thankful that you are sponsoring me for the purpose of building and spreading the Kingdom of God through the teaching of Jesus Christ through His cross.
January 2019
Missionary John Lokiria is the pastor of the church in Kariworeng, where the average church attendance is 155. They added 8 new members this month. They did an outreach to the village of Kangipusia, where 50 people gave their lives to Christ. There is now a church in Kangipusia. There are 10 people enrolled in the discipleship class.
Prayer Needs
– Church construction
– Those involved in witchcraft to turn to God
– Peace
Challenges
– Insecurity
– Long distances to walk
– Witchcraft and traditional beliefs
Note To Sponsor
Dear Sponsor,
Thanks be to God for your diligent support so that I may reach my people with the Gospel. May God bless you and your family as well.
