Joseph Eyapan

    JOSEPH EYAPAN

    Zone: Sopel

    Villages: Naotin (pop. 1,900) &
    Kangkolobae (pop. 370)

    # of Churches: 2

    Total Members: 203

    Lighthouses: 4

    Champions: 4

    Disciples in Lighthouses: 20


    Updates from the field:

    2023

    December

    In December, Motivator Joseph reported that the people of Naotin Village do small scale farmers and business, and also are pastoralists. There are about 145 members in the mother church. There are 2 Champions each leading a Lighthouse and the 15 disciples have led 5 others to Christ in 2023. The daughter church in Kakolobae Village is about 1 mile from the mother church. Joseph walks here weekly to minister to the congregation. There are about 58 believers that meet here regularly. There are 2 Champions leading Lighthouses and the disciples here have led 2 more people to Christ in 2023.

    November

    In November, Motivator Joseph ministered in 2 of his churches. About 133 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naotin, and 90 attended in the daughter church in Kangkolobae Village. Two new members joined the daughter church this month. Joseph asks that you join him in praying that his church family can raise the funds to construct a building and for those suffering from hunger.

    October

    In October, Motivator Joseph ministered in 2 of his churches. About 100 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naotin, and 47 attended in the daughter church in Kangkolobae Village. One new member joined the mother church this month. Joseph is grateful for God’s sustinance this past month. He asks that you join him in praying for God’s provision for the next month.

    September

    In September, Motivator Joseph ministered in 2 of his churches. About 160 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naotin, and 101 attended in the daughter church in Kangkolobae Village. He also did an outreach in Abua Village and 3 people accepted Christ. Four new members also joined the mother church and one joined the daughter church this month. He distributed 10 Audio Bibles this month. Joseph asks that you join him in praying for the growth of the church, for relief from the drought and to endure the hardships of life.

    August

    In August, Motivator Joseph ministered in 2 of his churches. About 165 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naotin, and 101 attended in the daughter church in Kangkolobae Village. He also did an outreach in Kangkolobae Village and 2 people accepted Christ.One new member also joined the mother church and one joined the daughter church this month. Joseph asks that you join him in praying for the growth of the church, for relief from the drought and to endure the hardships of life.

    July

    In July, Motivator Joseph ministered in 2 of his churches. About 163 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naotin, and 125 attended in the daughter church in Kangkolobae Village. Twenty-four disciples shared their faith stories with others. He did an outreach in Apua Village and 3 people came to Christ. 3 new members also joined the mother church this month. Joseph is grateful to God for His faithfulness and asks that you join him in praying that God will provide what he needs.

    June

    In June, Motivator Joseph ministered in 2 of his churches. About 141 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naotin, and 98 attended in the daughter church in Kangkolobae Village. Eight disciples shared their faith stories with others. He was able to distribute 10 Audio Bibles this month. Joseph asks that you pray with him that the church family can raise the resources to begin building a permanent structure.

    MAY

    In May, Motivator Joseph ministered in 2 of his churches. About 141 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naotin, and 98 attended in the daughter church in Kangkolobae Village. Two new members were added to the daughter church this month. Joseph asks that you pray with him for the many suffering from the drought.

    April

    In April, Motivator Joseph ministered in 2 of his churches. About 158 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naotin, and 85 attended in the daughter church in Kangkolobae Village. One new member was added to each the mother church and the daughter church this month. Joseph is thankful to God for His kindness shown to them.

    March

    In March, Motivator Joseph ministered in 2 of his churches. About 161 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naotin, and 131 attended in the daughter church in Kangkolobae Village, He also shared the Gospel in Apua Village, and 1 person accepted Christ. Two new members joined the mother church and the daughter church this month.

    February

    In February, Motivator Joseph ministered in 2 of his churches. About 158 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naotin, and 98 attended in the daughter church in Kangkolobae Village where he also shared the Gospel, and 1 person accepted Christ. The Lighthouse disciples shared their faith stories and led 8 more people to Christ. Joseph was able to distribute 10 Audio Bibles this month.


    2022

    December

    In December, Motivator Joseph reported that there are 145 members in the mother church in Naotin Village. In the daughter church in Kakolobae Village, there are 50 members. There are 3 Champions who are each leading their own Lighthouse where they are teaching disciples how to make disciples of others.

    November

    In November, Motivator Joseph ministered in 2 of his churches. About 179 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naotin, and 170 attended in the daughter church in Nangechel Village. He also shared the Gospel in Apua Village, and 2 people accepted Christ.

    October

    In October, Motivator Joseph ministered in 2 of his churches. About 146 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naotin, and 102 attended in the daughter church in Nangechel Village. He also shared the Gospel in Kangkolobae Village, and 1 person accepted Christ. He prays for the needy and starving people.

    September

    In September, Motivator Joseph ministered in 2 of his churches. About 162 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naotin, and 221 attended in the daughter church in Nangechel Village. He shared the Gospel message in Line Moja and 2 people accepted Christ. He asks that you pray with him for the many suffering from drought and famine.

    August

    In August, Motivator Joseph ministered in 2 of his churches. About 138 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naotin, and 221 attended in the daughter church in Nangechel Village. He asks that you pray with him for the many suffering from the drought.

    July

    In July, Motivator Joseph ministered in 2 of his churches. About 177 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naotin, and 169 attended in the daughter church in Nangechel Village. 2 new members were added to the mother church this month and 1 to the daughter church. He is praying for a peaceful election in August.

    June

    In June, Motivator Joseph ministered in 2 of his churches. About 130 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naotin, and 100 attended in the daughter church in Nangechel Village. He also shared the Gospel in Nabei Village, and 3 people accepted Christ as Savior.

    May

    In May, Motivator Joseph ministered in 2 of his churches. About 161 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naotin, and 97 attended in the daughter church in Nangechel Village. He also shared the Gospel in Nariamawoi Village, and 2 people accepted Christ as Savior.

    April

    In April, Motivator Joseph ministered to 2 of his churches. About 147 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naotin, and 91 attended in the daughter church in Nangechel Village. One person accepted Christ as Savior.

    March

    In March, Motivator Joseph ministered to 2 of his churches. About 106 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naotin, and 70 attended in the daughter church in Nangechel Village. He is planning an outreach in Aupa Village, about 50 kms/31 miles away, in April. He is grateful for SHARE International and the support that he receives from them. He asks that you pray with him for the believers to grow in their faith and strength for the villagers as they are needing to walk long distances in search of water.

    February

    In February, Motivator Joseph ministered to his church families, about 162 believers met weekly in the mother church for services in February and 80 believers met in the daughter church in Kangkolobae Village. He did an outreach in Apua Village and 2 people accepted Christ. Joseph is grateful to SHARE International for their support and asks that you pray with him for the mini project that they would all work together, also for strength as he walks from village to village.


    2021

    December

    In December, Motivator Joseph ministered to 2 of his churches. About 163 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naotin, and 86 attended in the daughter church in Kangkolobae Village. He is grateful for SHARE International and the support that he receives from them. He asks that you pray with him for strength as the villagers are needing to walk long distances in search of water.

    November

    In November, Motivator Joseph ministered to 3 of his church families. Approximately 123 members attended church weekly in the mother church in Naotin Village and 162 members in 2 of the daughter churches. He is planning an outreach to Apua Village, 2 kms/1.2 miles, in December. Joseph is grateful for the support that he receives from SHARE International. He asks that you pray for those affected by the drought.

    October

    In October, Motivator Joseph ministered to 3 of his church families. Approximately 134 members attended church weekly in the mother church in Naotin Village and 63 members in 2 of the daughter churches. He is planning an outreach to Nariamawoi Village, 3 kms/1.8 miles, in the near future. Joseph is grateful for the support that he receives from SHARE International. He is grateful for what God has been doing in the lives of the villagers and also for good health.

    September

    In September, Motivator Joseph minsitered to his 3 churches. About 147 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naotin, and 134 attended in the 2 daughter churches in Kangkolobae and Nangechel villages combined. He did an outreach to Apua Village and one person accepted Christ. He is grateful for SHARE International and the support that he receives from them.

    August

    In August, Motivator Joseph ministered to 2 of his church families. Approximately 133 members attended church weekly in the mother church in Naotin Village and 50 members in the daughter church in Nangechel Village. He is planning an outreach to Nakwei Village, 5 kms/3.1 miles, in the near future. Joseph is grateful for the support that he receives from SHARE International.

    July

    In July, Motivator Joseph minsitered to his 3 churches. About 135 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naotin, and 194 attended in the 2 daughter churches in Kangkolobae and Nangechel villages combined. He did an outreach to Nariamawoi Village and one person accepted Christ. He is planning to return there next month to do another outreach. (4 kms/2.5 miles). He is grateful for SHARE International and the support that he receives from them.

    June

    In June, Motivator Joseph minsitered to his 3 churches. About 114 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naotin, and 96 attended in the 2 daughter churches in Kangkolobae and Nangechel villages combined. He did an outreach to Laini Moja Village and at this time no one accepted Christ. He is planning an outreach to Nakweei Village (7 kms/4.3 miles) sometime this year. He is grateful for SHARE International and the support that he receives from them.

    May

    In May, Motivator Joseph resumed services in 3 churches. About 175 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naotin, and 211 attended in the 2 daughter churches in Kangkolobae and Nangechel villages combined. He did an outreach to Nariamowoi Village and 1 person accepted Christ. He is planning an outreach to Apua Village (2 kms/1.2 miles) sometime in the future. He is grateful for SHARE International and the support that he receives from them.