Updates from the field:

2023

OCtober

In October, Motivator Josephat held services in 7 churches. About 200 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naoros Village, and 734 attended in the 6 daughter churches combined. Ten new members were added to the daughter churches and 6 people accepted Christ when disciples shared their faith stories with them. Josephat is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and for the Lighthouses that have united the disciples. He asks that you pray for him for those that are migrating and for much needed rain.

September

In September, Motivator Josephat held services in 7 churches. About 167 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naoros Village, and 783 attended in the 6 daughter churches combined. He distributed 3 Audio Bibles. Josephat is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He asks that you pray for him for the church construction and our families and for the many suffering from the drought.

August

In August, Motivator Josephat held services in 7 churches. About 185 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naoros Village, and 887 attended in the 6 daughter churches combined. Three new members joined the daughter churches and 1 new member joined the mother church this month. Josephat is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He asks that you pray for him for the church and our families and for the many suffering from the drought.

July

In July, Motivator Josephat held services in 7 churches. About 218 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naoros Village, and 900 attended in the 6 daughter churches combined. Ten disciples shared their faith stories with others this month. Josephat is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He asks that you pray for him for the church and for the many suffering from the drought.

June

In June, Motivator Josephat held services in 7 churches. About 240 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naoros Village, and 950 attended in the 6 daughter churches combined. Josephat is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays that God would uplift the youth in the church.

May

In May, Motivator Josephat held services in 7 churches. About 242 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naoros Village, and 947 attended in the 6 daughter churches combined. Two new members joined the daughter churches this month. Josephat is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He asks that you pray for him for the youth in the church and for the many suffering from the drought.

April

In April, Motivator Josephat held services in 7 churches. About 177 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naoros Village, and 886 attended in the 6 daughter churches combined. Two new members joined the mother church and 10 joined the daughter churches this month. Ten disciples shared their faith stories and led others to Christ. Josephat is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He asks that you pray for him  for strength as he walks from village to village and for strength to stand up to opposition from some in the villages.

March

In March, Motivator Josephat held services in 7 churches. About 206 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naoros Village, and 886 attended in the 6 daughter churches combined. Four new members joined the mother church and 6 joined the daughter churches this month. Josephat is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He asks that you pray for him  for strength as he walks from village to village and for the many suffering from the drought.

February

In February, Motivator Josephat held services in 7 churches. About 242 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naoros Village, and 947 attended in the 6 daughter churches combined. Josephat is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays that God will enable him to increase the number of Lighthouses and Champions next month, and plant another church! He asks that you also pray for him for strength from opposition from the enemy, for strength as he walks from village to village and for the many suffering from the drought.

January

In January, Motivator Josephat held services in 7 churches. About 225 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naoros Village, and 947 attended in the 6 daughter churches combined. Six new members were added to the daughter churches this month, and 2 to the mother church. When the disciples in the Lighthouses shared their faith stories, they led 14 people to Christ! Josephat is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays that God will enable him to increase the number of Lighthouses and Champions next month, and plant another church!

2022

December

In December, Motivator Josephat reported that there are 253 members in the mother church in Naoros Village. In the daughter churches, there are 120 in Lomunyen Village, 96 in Marii Village, 55 in Lokam Village, 63 in Adopet Village, 78 in Naipa Village, 87 in Akatuman Village, 85 in Katula Village, and 83 in Lotiira Village. There are 8 Champions who each lead their own Lighthouse where they are teaching disciples how to make disciples of others. Josephat plans to reach 2 more villages in 2023 – Nayaneakaton & Nachwaan!

November

In November, Motivator Josephat held services in 6 churches. About 228 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naoros Village, and 516 attended in the 5 daughter churches combined. Josephat is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays that God will enable him to reach more souls with His Word.

October

In October, Motivator Josephat held services in 6 churches. About 227 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naoros Village, and 548 attended in the 5 daughter churches combined. Josephat is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.

September

In September, Motivator Josephat held services in 2 churches. About 223 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naoros Village, and 236 attended in the daughter church in Nakuron Village. Josephat is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays for more souls to come to Christ.

August

In August, Motivator Josephat held services in 2 churches. About 225 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naoros Village, and 192 attended in the daughter church in Nakuron Village. Josephat is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He asks that you join him in praying for strength as he walks from village to village.

July

In July, Motivator Josephat held services in 2 churches. About 260 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naoros Village, and 197 attended in the daughter church in Nakuron Village. Josephat is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays for peace in Kenya.

June

In June, Motivator Josephat held services in 2 churches. About 221 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naoros Village, and 187 attended in the daughter church in Nakuron Village. 4 new members joined the mother church. Josephat is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.

May

In May, Motivator Josephat held services in 5 churches. About 215 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 872 attended in 4 of the daughter churches combined. 2 believers were baptized. There are 43 disciples learning how to make disciples of others. Josephat is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.

April

In April, Motivator Josephat held services in 5 churches. About 200 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 775 members attended in 4 of the daughter churches combined. Josephat also did an outreach in Nachok Village, where 24 people accepted Christ as Savior and 20 were baptized. Josephat is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.

March

In March, Motivator Josephat held services in 5 churches, and 10 people were saved. About 191 members attended each Sunday in the mother church alone. Josephat plans to reach Lometesiae Village (8 kms away) in April. He is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.

February

In February, Motivator Josephat held services in all 9 churches, and 10 people were saved. About 183 members attended in the mother church alone. Josephat plans to reach Lometesiae Village (8 kms away) in April. He is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.

January

In January, Motivator Josephat reported that there are 249 members in the mother church in Naoros Village. The attendance in the daughter churches is as follows: Lomunyen Village – 120, Marii Village – 96, Lokam Village – 55, Adopet Village – 63, Naipa Village – 78, Akatuman Village 87, Katula Village – 85, and Lotiira Village 83. In addition to regular church services, Josephat does sacraments, baptisms, homestead-to-homestead evangelism, and teaching the DMM methodology.

2021

December

In December, Motivator Josephat ministered to all of his churches. About 240 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 744 attended in the daughter churches combined. When the Gospel was shared again in Lomunyen-aibei Village, and 24 people were saved, and 22 were baptized! Josephat is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He is also grateful for the DMM methodology which enables people to understand the Word of God. He also asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village.

November

In November, Motivator Josephat ministered to 8 of his churches. About 196 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 742 attended in the 7 daughter churches combined. He also did an outreach in Lomunyen Village, and 21 people gave their lives to Christ and 33 believers were baptized! Josephat is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He requests prayers that the church members will continue to grow in their faith and fellowship together and also for strength for him as he walks from village to village and for clean water for the villages.

October

In October, Motivator Josephat ministered to all of his churches. About 217 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 798 attended in the daughter churches combined. A new church was planted in Lomunyen-aibei Village, and 113 people were saved, and 132 attended the very first service! Josephat is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He requests prayers that the church members will continue to grow in their faith.

September

In September, Motivator Josephat ministered to 7 of his churches. About 226 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 642 attended in the 6 of daughter churches combined. He also did an outreach in Lomunyen Village, and 14 people gave their lives to Christ! Josephat is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He requests prayers that the church members will continue to grow in their faith and fellowship together and also for strength for him as he walks from village to village and for clean water for the villages.

August

In August, Motivator Josephat ministered to 7 of his churches. About 229 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 844 attended in the 6 of daughter churches combined. He also did an outreach in Lochilil Village, and 20 people gave their lives to Christ! Josephat is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He requests prayers that the church members will continue to grow in their faith and fellowship together.

July

In July, Motivator Josephat ministered to 7 of his churches. About 220 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naoros Village, and 830 attended in all 6 of the daughter churches combined. 24 new members were added to the daughter churches this month and 23 to the mother church. He also did an outreach in Lokitoe Aacheria Village and 32 people gave their lives to Christ and 15 people were baptized! He is planning to go to Lomunyen Village (12kms/7.4 miles) in August. Josephat is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for rain for this drought stricken region and also that the Motivators can work in unity together.

June

In June, Motivator Josephat ministered to 7 of his churches. About 224 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naoros Village, and 900 attended in all 6 of the daughter churches combined. 24 new members were added to the daughter churches this month. He also did an outreach in Lomunyen and 28 people gave their lives to Christ! He is planning to go back to Lomunyen Village (12kms/7.4 miles) in August. There are now 50 members being discipled in Lighthouses! Josephat is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for rain for this drought stricken region.

May

In May, Motivator Josephat ministered to 7 of his churches. About 229 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naoros Village, and 627 attended in all 6 of the daughter churches combined. He also did an outreach in Akatuman, one of the daughter churches and 20 people gave their lives to Christ! Josephat is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for rain for this drought stricken region. He is planning an outreach to Lomunyen Village, about 12 kms/7.5 miles away, in August of 2021.

April

In April, Motivator Josephat ministered to 7 of his churches. About 222 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Naoros Village, and 639 attended in all 6 of the daughter churches combined. He also did an outreach in Akatuman, one of the daughter churches and 15 people gave their lives to Christ and 4 people were baptized! Josephat is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He is planning an outreach to Lomunyen Village, about 12 kms/7.5 miles away, in July of 2021.