UPDATES FROM THE FIELD:

2023

AUgust

In August, Joseph returned to Luchuloit, Peny-Peny, and Lojokomor villages and reached also returned to: Napeimuron, Natirait and Naminitoit villages. The villagers were eager to hear the Gospel message and 5 more people accepted Christ as Savior. He has been teaching them to spend time together listening to the Audio Bible, and sharing their faith stories using the DMM Bookmark and encouraging them to join a Lighthouse. Joseph is training 4 believers to be Champions. The 3 established Lighthouses have 32 disciples attending. Some of the major challenges in this area are illiteracy, hunger, traditionalism, and scarcity of clean water. Three villages have a large number of children and no educational facilities for them. He is thankful for the recent rains. He asks that you pray with him for peace between the Toposa and the Buya tribes in the Kapoeta region of South Sudan.

July

In July, Joseph returned to Luchuloit, Peny-Peny, and Lojokomor villages and also returned to these new villages: Napeimuron, Natirait and Naminitoit villages. The villagers were eager to hear the Gospel message and 6 more people accepted Christ as Savior. He has been teaching them to spend time together listening to the Audio Bible, and sharing their faith stories using the DMM Bookmark. Joseph is still training 4 believers to be Champions. The 3 established Lighthouses have 32 disciples attending. Some of the major challenges in this area are illiteracy, hunger, traditionalism, and scarcity of clean water and also some opposition from the Catholic church. Three villages have a large number of children and no educational facilities for them. Please pray for safety for the team and peace between the Toposa and Buya tribes.

JUne

In June, Joseph returned to Luchuloit, Peny-Peny, and Lojokomor villages and reached also returned to: Napeimuron, Natirait and Naminitoit villages. The villagers were eager to hear the Gospel message and 5 more people accepted Christ as Savior. He has been teaching them to spend time together listening to the Audio Bible, and sharing their faith stories using the DMM Bookmark. Joseph is still training 4 believers to be Champions. The 3 established Lighthouses have 32 disciples attending. He distributed 4 Audio Bibles, and 2 DMM Bookmarks. Some of the major challenges in this area are illiteracy, hunger, traditionalism, and scarcity of clean water and also some opposition from the Catholic church. Three villages have a large number of children and no educational facilities for them.

May

In May, Joseph returned to Luchuloit, Peny-Peny, and Lojokomor villages and reached 3 new villages: Napeimuron, Lereboi and Naminitoit. The villagers were eager to hear the Gospel message and 4 more people accepted Christ as Savior. He has been teaching them the basic Christian doctrines and following up with the believers. Joseph is still training 6 believers to be Champions. 3 Lighthouses were established this month. He distributed 6 Audio Bibles, 5 DMM Bookmarks and 5 hard copy Bibles. Some of the major challenges in this area are illiteracy, hunger, traditionalism, and scarcity of clean water and also some opposition from the Catholic church. These villages have a large number of children and no educational facilities for them.

April

In April, Joseph returned to Luchuloit, Peny-Peny, and Lojokomor villages and reached 2 new villages: Napeimuron and Naminitoit. The villagers were eager to hear the Gospel message and 5 more people accepted Christ as Savior. He has been teaching them the basic Christian doctrines and following up with the believers. Joseph is still training 4 believers to be Champions. 3 Lighthouses were established this month. He distributed 10 Audio Bibles, 5 DMM Bookmarks and 4 hard copy Bibles. Some of the major challenges in this area are illiteracy, hunger, traditionalism, and scarcity of clean water and also some opposition from the Catholic church. These villages have a large number of children and no educational facilities for them.

March

In March, Joseph ministered in Peny-Peny, Lojokomor and Lochuloit villages. The villagers were eager to hear the Gospel message and 6 more people accepted Christ as Savior. He has been teaching them the basic Christian doctrines and following up with the believers. Joseph is still training 4 believers how to start their own discipleship groups. Some of the major challenges in this area are illiteracy, hunger, traditionalism, and scarcity of clean water and also some opposition from the Catholic church. These villages have a large number of children and no educational facilities for them. He is grateful for the good rains, although it does make the roads hard to travel on.

February

In February, Joseph returned to Napeimu, Peny-Peny, Naminitoit, and Lojokomor villages after spending the month of January with family in Turakana. The villagers were eager to hear the Gospel message and 3 more people accepted Christ as Savior. He has been teaching them the basic Christian doctrines and following up with the believers. Joseph is still training 4 believers how to start their own discipleship groups. Some of the major challenges in this area are illiteracy, hunger, traditionalism, and scarcity of clean water and also some opposition from the Catholic church. These villages have a large number of children and no educational facilities for them.

2022

November

In  November, Joseph continued sharing the Gospel in Peny-Peny, Lochuloit, and Lojokomor villages. 5 more people accepted Christ as Savior. Joseph is still training 4 believers how to start their own discipleship groups. He was able to distribute to new believers 8 Audio Bibles and 4 DMM Bookmarks. Some of the major challenges in this area are illiteracy, hunger, traditionalism, and scarcity of clean water. They are grateful for the rain they have been receiving.

October

In October, Joseph continued sharing the Gospel in Peny-Peny, Lochuloit, and Natirait villages. 5 more people accepted Christ as Savior, and 14 believers were baptized. Joseph is still training 4 believers how to start their own discipleship groups. Some of the major challenges in this area are illiteracy, hunger, traditionalism, and scarcity of clean water. They are grateful for the rain they have been receiving.

September

In September, Joseph continued sharing the Gospel in Peny-Peny, Lojokormor, and Natirait villages. 5 more people accepted Christ as Savior. Joseph is training 4 believers how to start their own discipleship groups. Some of the major challenges in this area are illiteracy, hunger, traditionalism, and scarcity of clean water. They are grateful for the rain they have been receiving.

August

In August, Joseph shared the Gospel in 3 Toposa villages – Peny-Peny, Lojokormor, and Natirait. 4 people accepted Christ as Savior. Joseph is still training 6 believers how to start their own discipleship groups. Some of the major challenges in this area are illiteracy, hunger, traditionalism, and scarcity of clean water. They are very grateful for the rain they have been receiving.

June

In June, Joseph shared the Gospel in 3 Toposa villages – Peny-Peny, Lochuloit, and Natirait. 3 people accepted Christ as Savior. Joseph will continue sharing the Gospel with these villages weekly. 6 believers are being trained on how to start their own discipleship groups. Some of the major challenges in this area are illiteracy, hunger, traditionalism, and scarcity of clean water. The team is very grateful for the rain they have been receiving.

May

In May, Joseph shared the Gospel in 4 Toposa villages – Peny-Peny, Lochuroit, Natiir and Lojomor. The people have had good reception and are eager to learn more about Jesus. 6 believers are being trained on how to start their own discipleship groups. 4 Audio Bibles and 4 signage bookmarks were distributed to new believers by Joseph this month. Some of the major challenges in this area are illiteracy, hunger, traditionalism, and scarcity of clean water. The team is very grateful for the rain that have come this month.

April

In April Joseph continued sharing the Gospel and developing relationships in 3 Toposa villages – Peny-Peny, Naminitoit, Lochuroit, and Lomaous. 7 people accepted Christ as Savior. 5 believers are being trained to be Champions; they should be forming Lighthouses soon. Some of the major challenges in this area are illiteracy, hunger, traditionalism, and scarcity of clean water. Joseph is grateful for the hospitality of the Toposa people.

March

In March, Joseph shared the Gospel in 3 Toposa villages – Peny-Peny, Naminitoit, and Lochuroit. The people have had good reception and are eager to learn more about Jesus. 5 believers are being trained on how to start their own discipleship groups. Some of the major challenges in this area are illiteracy, hunger, traditionalism, and scarcity of clean water.