Updates from the field:

2023

December

In December, Motivator Joseph reported that the people in Katapakin-Kerio Village make a living by fishing and making mats. There are 437 members in the mother church and 12 Champions each leading a Lighthouse. The 41 disciples led 22 people to Christ in 2023. Joseph walks to the 10 daughter churches that are between 11 and 25 miles from the mother church.

November

In November, Motivator Joseph ministered in the mother church, and about 426 members attended each Sunday. He participated in outreaches in 3 villages (Naidokinei, Kangigurpus, and Emorotot) and 143 people came to Christ! Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and for God’s provision and sustaining them.

OCtober

In October, Motivator Joseph ministered in the mother church, and about 397 members attended each Sunday. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and for God’s grace.

September

In September, Motivator Joseph ministered in the mother church, and about 461 members attended each Sunday. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for the many suffering from the drought and famine and for God’s grace on their lives.

August

In August, Motivator Joseph ministered in the mother church, and about 364 members attended each Sunday. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for the many suffering from the drought and famine and that they might receive more DMM materials.

July

In July, Motivator Joseph ministered in the mother church, and about 329 members attended each Sunday. Eleven new members joined the church this month. He did an outreach in Lochakai Village and 5 people accepted Christ. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for the many suffering from the drought and famine.

June

In June, Motivator Joseph ministered in the mother church, and about 442 members attended each Sunday. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays for the church and for the many suffering from hunger.

May

In May, Motivator Joseph ministered in the mother church, and about 442 members attended each Sunday. Eight new members joined the church this month. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for the youth in the church and for the many suffering from the drought and famine.

April

In April, Motivator Joseph ministered in the mother church, and about 404 members attended each Sunday.  Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for the children that they may grow in the knowledge of the Lord and for the many suffering from the drought and famine.

March

In March, Motivator Joseph ministered in the mother church, and about 425 members attended each Sunday. Three new members joined the church this month. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for more rain and for the many suffering from the drought and famine.

February

In February, Motivator Joseph ministered in the mother church, and about 499 members attended each Sunday. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for peace within the borders and for the many suffering from the drought and famine.

January

In January, Motivator Joseph ministered in the mother church, and about 345 members attended each Sunday. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.

2022

December

In December, Motivator Joseph reported that there are 404 members in the mother church in Katapakin-Kerio Village. In the daughter churches, there are 100 members in Ngimuriae Village, 60 in Nadopua Village, 55 in Lakoda Village, 82 in Nangolekuruk Village, 50 in Powalait Village, 44 in Naoros Village, 61 in Kangigurpus Village, 72 in Kairiama Village, 50 in Nagolei Village, and 77 in Naidokienei Village. There are 8 Champions each leading their own Lighthouse where they are teaching disciples how to make disciples of others.

November

In November, Motivator Joseph ministered in the mother church, and about 335 members attended each Sunday. There are now 8 Lighthouses with 32 disciples attending. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.

October

In October, Motivator Joseph ministered in the mother church, and about 358 members attended each Sunday. He thanks God for keeping them strong in faith. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.

September

In September, Motivator Joseph ministered in the mother church, and about 342 members attended each Sunday. He also ministered in Lokitoe-Angikiliok Village, and 18 people accepted Christ and 10 were baptized. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for all the children in school that they would learn well and for the many suffering from the drought.

August

In August, Motivator Joseph ministered in the mother church, and about 462 members attended each Sunday. He also ministered in Akotorongot Village, and 11 people accepted Christ and 7 were baptized. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for rain.

July

In July, Motivator Joseph ministered in the mother church, and about 465 members attended each Sunday. He also ministered in Lokitoe-emorotot Village, and 14 people accepted Christ and were baptized. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.

June

In June, Motivator Joseph ministered in the mother church, and about 365 members attended each Sunday. 8 disciples led others to a saving faith in Christ. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays for the STORM Team who is coming in July.

May

In May, Motivator Joseph ministered in the mother church, and about 630 members attended each Sunday. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He is praying for the STORM Team who is coming in July.

April

In April, Motivator Joseph ministered in the mother church, and about 673 members attended each Sunday. He also shared the Gospel in Lokitoe-emorot village, and 13 people accepted Christ as Savior, and 84 believers were baptized. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He requests more hard-copy Bibles and Audio Bibles.

March

In March, Motivator Joseph ministered to church family in Katapakin Village where 502 believers gathered for worship each week this month. Joseph is grateful for the support that he receives and also for good health and God sustaining them this past month. He also asks if you would join him in praying for the drought and for the many believers that are migrating because of it.

February

In February, Motivator Joseph ministered to church family in Katapakin Village where 593 believers gathered for worship each week this month. Joseph is grateful for the support that he receives and wants you to know that this month his church is praying for you. He also asks if you would join him in praying for the drought and for the many believers that are migrating because of it.

January

In January, Motivator Joseph reported that there are 443 members in the mother church in Katapakin-kerio Village. The attendance in the daughter churches is as follows: Ngimurae- 198 , Nadopua- 67, Lokoda- 81, Nangolekuruk- 101, Powalait- 123, Naoros- 62, Kangigurpus- 43, Kairiama- 37, Nagolei- 30, & Naidokinei- 47. In addition to regular services, Joseph does sacraments, baptisms, homestead-to-homestead evangelism, and teaches the DMM methodology.

2021

December

In December, Motivator Joseph ministered to his mother church family. About 645 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Katapakin Village. He is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and for good health. He asks that you pray with him for those that are migrating to the lake district in search of water for their livestock.

November

In November, Motivator Joseph ministered to 2 of his church families. About 815 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Katapakin Village and 73 in the daughter church in Nagolei Village. He is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for the members of his churches would grow in their walk with God and especially for those that are migrating to the lake district in search of water for their livestock.

October

In October, Motivator Joseph ministered to his mother church family. About 544 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Katapakin Village. He is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and for good health. He asks that you pray with him for those that are migrating to the lake district in search of water for their livestock.

September

In September, Motivator Joseph ministered to his 8 church families. About 544 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Katapakin Village and 836 in the 7 daughter churches combined. He is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for the members of his churches would grow in their walk with God and especially for those that are migrating to the lake district in search of water for their livestock.

August

In August, Motivator Joseph ministered to his 8 church families. About 614 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Katapakin Village and 846 in the 7 daughter churches combined. He is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for the members of his churches would grow in their walk with God and especially for those that are migrating to the lake district in search of water for their livestock.

July

In July, Motivator Joseph ministered to his church families. About 519 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Katapakin Village and 838 in the 7 daughter churches combined. He is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for the members of his churches that are migrating to the lake district in search of water for their livestock that they would stay strong in their faith.

June

In June, Motivator Joseph ministered to his church families. About 563 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Katapakin Village and 836 in the 7 daughter churches combined. He is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for the members of his churches that are migrating to the lake district in search of water for their livestock.

May

In May, Motivator Joseph ministered to his church families. About 553 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Katapakin Village and 836 in the 7 daughter churches combined. He is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.

April

In April, Motivator Joseph ministered to his church families. About 577 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Katapakin Village and 836 in the 7 daughter churches combined. Joseph now has 8 Champions, leading 8 Lighthouses, discipling 32 members. He is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.