Updates from the field:

2023

December

In December, Motivator Joseph reported that the people in Dero Village are pastoralists. There are about 111 members in the church there and 6 Champions each leading a Lighthouse. The 19 disciples have led 4 people to Christ in 2023. The daugther church in Nadoto Village is 6 miles from the mother church and Joseph walks to this church monthly. There are 95 believers that meet at this church. The disciples here have led 4 people to Christ in 2023.

November

In November, Motivator Joseph ministered to his church family. An average of 52 members attended church services each Sunday in the mother church in Dero Village. Two new members joined the church this month and 3 disciples shared their faith stories with others. He asks for prayer for his family and an end to the drought.

October

In October, Motivator Joseph ministered to his church family. An average of 55 members attended church services each Sunday in the mother church in Dero Village. Two new members joined the church this month. He asks for prayer for much needed rain.

August

In August, Motivator Joseph ministered to his church family. An average of 62 members attended church services each Sunday in the mother church in Dero Village. Two new members joined the church this month when disciples shared their faith stories and they accepted Christ. He asks for prayer for those suffering from the drought.

July

In July, Motivator Joseph ministered to his church family. An average of 57 members attended church services each Sunday in the mother church in Dero Village. Three new members joined the church this month when disciples shared their faith stories and they accepted Christ. He asks for prayer for those suffering from the drought.

June

In June, Motivator Joseph ministered to his church families. An average of 56 members attended church services each Sunday in the mother church in Dero Village and 48 in the daughter church in Nadoto Village. He asks for prayer for the youth in the church and for those suffering from the drought.

May

In May, Motivator Joseph ministered to his church families. An average of 56 members attended church services each Sunday in the mother church in Dero Village and 48 in the daughter church in Nadoto Village. He asks for prayer for the church leadership and for those suffering from the drought.

April

In April, Motivator Joseph ministered to his church families. An average of 54 members attended church services each Sunday in the mother church in Dero Village and 47 in the daughter church in Badoto Village. Three new members joined the mother church and 2 joined the daughter church this month. He asks for prayer for more rain and for those suffering from the drought.

March

In March, Motivator Joseph ministered to his church families. An average of 67 members attended church services each Sunday in the mother church in Dero Village and 54 in the daughter church in Badoto Village. He asks for prayer for more rain and for those suffering from the drought.

February 

In February, Motivator Joseph ministered to his church families. An average of 94 members attended church services each Sunday in the mother church in Dero Village and 46 in the daughter church in Badoto Village. He asks for prayer for rain and that God would awaken people to the Good News of Christ.

January 

In January, Motivator Joseph ministered to his church families. An average of 93 members attended church services each Sunday in the mother church in Dero Village and 52 in the daughter church in Ndoto Village. Disciples led 2 more people to Christ this month.

2022

 December

In December, Motivator Joseph reported that there are 84 members in the mother church in Dero Village. In the daughter church in Nadoto Village, there are 60 members. There are 8 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 both churches. About 78 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 143 attended in the daughter church.

October

In October, Motivator Joseph ministered in both churches. About 73 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 135 attended in the daughter church.

September

In September, Motivator Joseph ministered in both churches. About 81 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 143 attended in the daughter church. He asks that you pray with him for the youth that they would grow strong in their faith and for much needed water for Turkana.

August

In August, Motivator Joseph ministered in both churches. About 99 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 152 attended in the daughter church. He asks that you pray with him for much needed water for Turkana.

July

In July, Motivator Joseph ministered in both churches. About 94 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 112 attended in the daughter church. 

June

In June, Motivator Joseph ministered in both churches. About 68 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 121 attended in the daughter church. 

May

In May, Motivator Joseph ministered in both churches. About 79 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 116 attended in the daughter church. There are 19 disciples learning how to make disciples of others.

April

In April, Motivator Joseph ministered in both churches. About 77 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 117 attended in the daughter church. 2 people accepted Christ as Savior.  Joseph prays for the church members to continue being strong in the faith.

March

In March, Motivator Joseph ministered to his church families. About 75 believers met each week at the mother church this month and 102 met in the daughter church in Nadoto Village. Three new members were added to the mother church this month. Joseph is grateful for the support that he receives from SHARE International and asks that you pray with him for water for this drought stricken region.

FEbruary

In February, Motivator Joseph ministered to his church families. About 78 believers met each week at the mother church this month and 130 met in the daughter church in Nadoto. Joseph is grateful for the support that he receives from SHARE International and asks that you pray with him for water for this drought stricken region.

January

Motivator Joseph is the pastor of the church in Katapakin, where an average of 104 people meet each week for services. He also has a daughter church in Nadoto Village, about 10 kms/6 miles away. He walks between these villages to minister to the people there. The people in his village are pastoralists. Joseph is grateful for the support that he receives from SHARE International.

2021

December

In December, Motivator Joseph ministered at both the mother church and the daughter church. 107 members attended each Sunday in Dero Village and 130 in the daughter church in Nadoto Village. Joseph is asking you to join him in praying for water during this time of drought. He is also grateful for SHARE International and the support that he receives.

November

In November, Motivator Joseph ministered at both the mother church and the daughter church. 87 members attended each Sunday in Dero Village and 130 in the daughter church in Nadoto Village. Joseph is asking you to join him in praying for water during this time of drought. He is also grateful for SHARE International and the support that he receives.

October

In October, Motivator Joseph ministered at both the mother church and the daughter church. 90 members attended each Sunday in Dero Village and 130 in the daughter church in Nadoto Village. Joseph is asking you to join him in praying for water during this time of drought. He is also grateful for SHARE International and the support that he receives.

September

In September, Motivator Joseph ministered at both the mother church and the daughter church. 118 members attended each Sunday in Dero Village and 135 in the daughter church in Nadoto Village. Joseph is asking you to join him in praying for water during this time of drought. He is also grateful for SHARE International and the support that he receives.

August

In August, Motivator Joseph ministered at both the mother church and the daughter church. 96 members attended each Sunday in Dero Village and 110 in the daughter church in Nadoto Village. Joseph is asking you to join him in praying for water during this time of drought. He is also grateful for SHARE International and the support that he receives.

July

In July, Motivator Joseph ministered to his mother church family in Dero Village where about 132 believers met weekly for services and to his daughter church in Nadoto Village where 110 believers met to learn more about God. Joseph asks that you pray with them for rain for the area as many are suffering from drought and famine. He is grateful to SHARE International for their support.

June 

In June, Motivator Joseph ministered at both the mother church and the daughter church. 128 members attended each Sunday in Dero Village and 145 in the daughter church in Nadoto Village. 2 people accepted Christ when the Gospel was shared this month. Joseph is asking you to join him in praying for water during this time of drought. He is also grateful for SHARE International and the support that he receives.

May

In May, Motivator Joseph ministered at the mother church where 175 members attended each Sunday in Dero Village. 2 people accepted Christ when the Gospel was shared this month. There are now 6 Champions leading 6 Lighthouses with 28 disciples learning how to share their faith stories with others. Joseph is asking you to join him in praying for water during this time of drought. He is also grateful for SHARE International and the support that he receives.

April

In April, Motivator Joseph ministered at the mother church where 123 members attended each Sunday in Dero Village. About 70 members attend the daughter church in Nadato Village where he did an outreach and 117 people accepted Christ and 80 people were baptized. This month 7 disciples have shared their faith stories and led others to Christ. Joseph is asking you to join him in praying for water during this time of drought. He is also grateful for the support that he receives.