JOSEPH LOLII
SIMI Class: 2016-2017
Zone: Kalobeyei
Main Village: Natiira
# of Churches: 2
Total Members: 112
Lighthouses: 3
Champions: 3
Disciples in Lighthouses: 53

Church Progress:
There are 88 members in the mother church in Natiira Village – 12 men, 25 women, 8 young men, 15 young women, and 28 children. There are 43 members in the daughter church in Lomanimania Village. Joseph plans to reach Loyabayaba Village (~5 miles away) with the Gospel in mid-September, with hopes to plant a church and/or establish a Lighthouse there.
Joseph states, “We need more DMM bookmarks and Audio Bibles, as nearly all of the participants in Lighthouses are illiterate. We praise God that no COVID cases have been reported in the 2 villages I serve. We thank God for protection during this season. We also thank God that the DMM disciples are beginning to reach the lost in their villages, and Christ is becoming known in the Turkana lifestyle. Amen.” – August 2020
Updates from the field:
November 2020
In November, Motivator Joseph shared the Gospel, and 7 people were saved. An average of 87 members attended church each Sunday in the mother church, and 25 members attended in the mother church in Ngimanmania. Joseph has 3 Lighthouse Discipleship Groups with 53 people attending! He is planning outreaches to the villages of Nakuk, Loyabayaba, and Lokwanyia in January 2021. These villages are about 8, 2 and 4 miles away respectively. Joseph is thankful for the support and prayers from his sponsor.
October 2020
In October, Motivator Joseph shared the Gospel, and 8 people were saved. An average of 92 members attended church each Sunday in the mother church, and 34 members attended in the mother church in Ngimanmania. Joseph has 3 Lighthouse Discipleship Groups with 15 people attending! He has distributed 4 Audio Bibles, 24 printed Bibles. 10 of the disciples have led others to Christ. He is thankful for the support and prayers from his sponsor. He is planning outreaches to the villages of Nakuk, Lomunyena Kirionok in the future. These villages are about 7.5 miles away.
Prayer Needs
– Church construction and fencing
Challenges
– Water
– Walking long distances to reach other villages
Note To Sponsor
Dear Sponsor,
Thank you for your continued support. God bless you.
March 2020
In March, Motivator Joseph shared the Gospel, and 10 people were saved. An average of 88 members attended church each Sunday in the mother church, and 29 members attended in the mother church in Ngimanmania. Joseph is thankful for the support and prayers from his sponsor. He is planning outreaches to the villages of Nakuk, Loyabyaba and Lokwanyia in the future.
Prayer Needs
– God to open a way for church construction
– Peace
– Protection from the Coronavirus
Note To Sponsor
Dear Sponsor,
I would like to thank God for the gift of life that He has given me and also for you my sponsor. Thank you for the monthly support. It has been a great help to me and my family. Thank you and God bless.
January 2020
In January, Motivator Joseph shared the Gospel, and 12 people were saved. An average of 83 members attended church each Sunday in the mother church, and 25 members attended in the mother church in Ngimanmania. Joseph is thankful for the support and prayers from his sponsor.
Prayer Needs
– God to open a way for church construction
Challenges
– Migration of people in search of green pastures for their animals
– Walking long distances between villages
Note To Sponsor
Dear Sponsor,
I would like to thank God for the gift of life that He has given me and also for you my sponsor. Thank you for the monthly support. It has been a great help to me and my family. Thank you and God bless.
November 2019
In November, Missionary Joseph had an average of 75 members attend church each Sunday in the mother church. Joseph led 10 people to accept Christ this month. He is thankful for the support and prayers from his sponsor.
Prayer Needs
– Spiritual support
– God to open a way for church construction
Note To Sponsor
Greetings in Jesus name,
Thanks for the financial and spiritual support that you give to my family and I. Thank you and God bless.
October 2019
In October, Missionary Joseph continued to minister to the people in his church, and 5 people came to Christ. This month, 93 believers attended church services. He is looking to do an outreach in the Village of Loyabayaba in the future. Joseph is thankful for the support he gets from his sponsors.
Prayer Needs
– Spiritual support
– Motorbike
– God to open a way for church construction
Challenges
– Migration of people in search of green pasture
Note To Sponsor
Greetings in Jesus name,
Thanks for the financial and spiritual support that you give to my family and I. Thank you and God bless.
September 2019
In September, Missionary Joseph continued to minister to the people in his church, and 5 people came to Christ. This month, 89 believers attended church services. He is looking to do an outreach in the Village of Loyabayaba in the future. Joseph is thankful for the support he gets from his sponsors.
Prayer Needs
– Spiritual support
– Motorbike
– Peace
Challenges
– Migration of people in search of green pasture
– Water problem
– Insecurity
Note To Sponsor
Greetings to you my sponsor,
I pray for more blessings from God that He may open the ways of my sponsor spiritually and riches of the earth and prosperity.
Thank you.
August 2019
In August, Missionary Joseph Lolii continued to minister to the people in his church, and 10 people came to Christ. This month, 115 believers attended church services. He is looking to do an outreach in the Village of Loyabayaba in the future. Joseph is thankful for the support he gets from his sponsors.
Prayer Needs
– Empower believers with the Holy Spirit
Challenges
– Migration of people in search of green pasture
Note To Sponsor
I would like to thank God for the gift of life He has given me and also my sponsor for enabling me to receive monthly support. It has been of great help to me and my family.
Thank you and God bless.
July 2019
In July, Missionary Joseph Lolii shared the Gospel with residents of Loyabayoba village, and 10 people came to Christ. This month, 71 believers attended church services. Joseph is thankful for the support he gets from his sponsors.
June 2019
In June, Missionary Joseph Lolii shared the Gospel with residents of Loyabayoba village. Three people came to Christ. This month, 71 believers attended church services. Joseph is thankful for the support he gets from his sponsors.
May 2019
In May, Missionary Joseph Lolii shared the Gospel with residents of the Loyabayoba village, and 4 people came to Christ. 71 believers attended church services. Joseph is thankful for the support and prayers.
April 2019
In April, Missionary Joseph Lolii shared the Gospel with residents of the Nakechurtak and Lomanmania villages. He prays that the Lord provides for the construction of the church. This month, 71 believers attended church services. Joseph is thankful for the support he gets from his sponsors.
Prayer Needs
– Empower believers with the Holy Spirit
– Strength for Joseph to reach the unreached areas
Challenges
– Lack of a means of transportation
– Migration of people in search of green pasture
Note To Sponsor
Thank you, my sponsor, for your support, which has helped me proclaim the Gospel of the Lord to those who don’t know Him.
March 2019
In March, Missionary Joseph Lolii shared the Gospel with residents of the Nakechurtak and Lomanmania villages. He prays that the Lord provides for the construction of the church. This month, 197 believers attended church services. Joseph is thankful for the support he gets from his sponsors.
Prayer Needs
– Empower believers with the Holy Spirit
– Strength for Joseph to reach the unreached areas
Challenges
– Lack of a means of transportation
– Migration of people in search of green pasture
Note To Sponsor
God’s blessings to you.
February 2019
In February, Missionary Joseph Lolii shared the Gospel, and 2 people were converted to Christianity. He prays that God strengthen him and provide to plant a new church. He faces the challenge of migration of members. This month, 49 believers attended church service. Joseph is thankful for the support he gets from his sponsors.
Prayer Needs
– Building of the church
– Need for rain in the area
– Need for a means of transportation to reach unreached areas
Challenges
– Lack of a means of transportation for an easier exploration of unreached villages in the area
– Drought and famine in the area, which has caused migration of people and livestock
Note To Sponsor
I do appreciate Share International for giving me this opportunity to reach my people with the Word of God. Thank you.
January 2019
In January, Missionary Joseph Lolii shared the Gospel with residents of the Nakechurtak and Lomanmania villages. He prays that the Lord provides for the construction of the church. This month, 197 believers attended church services. Joseph is thankful for the support he gets from his sponsors.
Prayer Needs
– Building of the church
– Need for a means of transportation
Challenges
– Lack of fellowshipping structure
Note To Sponsor
I do appreciate Share International for giving me this opportunity to reach my people with the Word of God. Thank you.