Updates from the field:
March 2021
In March, Motivator Patrick ministered in both churches. About 37 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 50 attended in the daughter church. His 6 Lighthouses have grown to 32 disciples. He is planning an outreach to Lopipira Village, about 20 miles away, sometime in the future. Patrick is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
January 2021
In January, Motivator Patrick ministered in both churches. About 31 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 35 attended in the daughter church. He did an outreach in Nikichichok Village, and 4 people accepted Christ. He is planning an outreach to Lopipira Village, about 20 miles away, sometime in the future. Patrick is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
December 2020
In December, Motivator Patrick ministered in both churches. About 28 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 102 attended in the daughter church. There are 6 Lighthouses with 32 disciples learning how to become disciple makers. Patrick is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
November 2020
In November, Motivator Patrick ministered in both churches, and 2 people were saved. About 31 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, 96 attended in the daughter church. Patrick is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He asks that you join him in praying for water during this season of drought and for his congregation as they migrate in search of food for their animals.
October 2020
In October, Motivator Patrick ministered in his home village. An average of 84 members attended the mother church this month and 52 in the daughter churches. Patrick is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He is planning an outreach to the Village of Lopirpira (19 miles away) in the future.
Prayer Needs
– Building a Church structure
Challenges
– Lack of water
– Drought in the area and people have to walk a long ways to get water for their families and their livestock
Note To Sponsor
Dear Sponsor,
I am happy to write this note for the appreciation of the work being done through the Ministry. For supporting the Word of God which allows us to spread it to a world in need of a Savior. I also appreciate your prayers on our behalf and I would like to motivate you by saying that I greatly appreciate your generosity. May God bless you. Thank you
September 2020
In September, Motivator Patrick was able once again to share the Gospel in his home village in a large group setting. An average of 22 members attended the mother church this month and 100 in one of the daughter churches. Patrick is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He is planning an outreach to the Village of Lopirpira (19 miles away) in the future.
Prayer Needs
– Building a Church structure
– Adult Education School
– Early Childhood Development Education site construction and teachers
Challenges
– Lack of water
– Drought in the area and people have to walk a long ways to get water for their families and their livestock
Note To Sponsor
Dear Sponsor,
Thank you for your continued support to the missionaries in Turkana so that the Word of God continues to spread to all the people. Be blessed. Thank you.
March 2020
In March, Motivator Patrick continued to share the Gospel in the nearby villages. At this time no one made a decision for Christ. There currently are 31 students attending the Discipleship Class. An average of 34 members attended the mother church this month. Patrick is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He is planning an outreach to the Village of Lopirpira in the future.
Prayer Needs
– Adult Education Class
– Early Childhood Development Education site construction and teachers
Challenges
– Lack of water
– Lack of shelter
Note To Sponsor
Dear Sponsor,
Greetings! Thank you for your continued support to the missionaries in Turkana. Be blessed. Thank you.
February 2020
In February, Motivator Patrick shared the Gospel in Lopirpira Village. At this time no one made a decision for Christ. There currently are 16 students attending the Discipleship Class. An average of 65 members attended the mother church this month. 70 members attended church services in the daughter church in Lolupe Village. Patrick is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He is planning an outreach to the Village of Nakechichok in the future.
Prayer Needs
– Construction of a permanent church
– Adult Education Class
– Early Childhood Development Education site construction and teachers
Challenges
– Lack of water
– Lack of shelter
– Drought
Note To Sponsor
Dear Sponsor,
Greetings! Thank you for your continued support to the missionaries in Turkana. Be blessed.
January 2020
In January, Motivator Patrick shared the Gospel in his home village, where 33 members attended church each Sunday. 130 members attended church services in the daughter church in Lolupe Village. Patrick is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
Prayer Needs
– Need for a nursery school teacher
– Adult Education
Challenges
– Illiteracy
Note To Sponsor
Dear Sponsor,
We greet you in the name of our almighty Father. We thank you for the prayers for us, and we have received rain this month.
You are a great blessing unto our lives here in Turkana, and we really thank God for that. May God bless you. Thank you.
December 2019
In December, Missionary Patrick shared the Gospel and 3 people put their faith in Christ. An average of 93 members attended services each Sunday in the mother and daughter church combined. Patrick has 25 students in Discipleship Class. He is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
Prayer Needs
– ECDE
– Adult Education
Note To Sponsor
Dear Sponsor,
We greet you in the name of our almighty Father. Thanks for the support you have provided. Be blessed. Thank you.
November 2019
In November, an average of 131 members attended services each Sunday in the mother and daughter church combined. Missionary Patrick taught 30 students in Discipleship Class. He is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
Challenges
– Illiteracy
– Migration of people
Note To Sponsor
Dear Sponsor,
Thank you for the support you have been giving to us. You are a great blessing to us here in Turkana and we thank God for that. May God bless you. Thank you.
October 2019
In October, Missionary Patrick shared the Gospel again in the Village of Lopirpira. He is currently discipling a class of 35. He prays that the Lord will provide the means so they can construct a church building. 200 believers attended church services this month. Patrick is grateful for the support and prayers.
Prayer Needs
– Construction of a permanent church
– Musical instruments for the church
Challenges
– Migration of people in search of food and water for their families and livestock
Note To Sponsor
Dear Sponsor,
Thank you for the support you have been giving to us. You are a great blessing to us here in Turkana and we thank God for that. May God bless you. Thank you.
September 2019
In September, Missionary Patrick did an outreach in the Village of Lopirpira. He is currently discipling a class of 25. 113 believers attend church services this month. He is planning to do an outreach in the Village of Nakechickok in the future. Patrick is grateful for the support and prayers.
Prayer Needs
– Construction of a permanent church
– Revivals
Challenges
– Severe drought in Turkanaland
– Lack of water
– No schools in the area
Note To Sponsor
Dear Sponsor,
We greet you in the name of our Mighty Father. Thanks for the support you have given to us. Be blessed. Thank you.
August 2019
In August, an average of 111 members attended church service each Sunday in the mother and daughter church combined. Missionary Patrick disciples a class of 26 students. He is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
Prayer Needs
– Church construction
– Adult Literacy class to be established
Challenges
– Illiteracy
– Long distances
– Lack of water
Note To Sponsor
Dear Sponsor,
We greet you in the name of our Mighty Father. Thanks for the support you have given to us. Be blessed. Thank you.
July 2019
In July, Missionary Patrick continued to disciple the 26 people at Nariamao Village. He prays that the Lord would provide the means so that they can construct a church building. 128 believers attend church services this month. He is planning to plant a church in the Village of Lopirpira. Patrick is grateful for the support and prayers.
June 2019
In June, Missionary Patrick continued to disciple 30 people in Nariamano Village. He prays that the Lord would provide for the construction of the church. 126 members attended services in his church. He is planning on planting a church in the Village of Lopiripira. Patrick is grateful for the support and prayers.
May 2019
In May, Missionary Patrick continued to disciple a class of 30 people in the Nariamano Village. He prays that the Lord will provide for the construction of the church. This month, 126 members attended services in his church. He is planning on planting a church in the Village of Lopiripira. Patrick is grateful for the support and prayers he receives from his sponsor.
April 2019
In April, Missionary Patrick discipled 28 people. He prays for the construction of the church and for a means of transportation. He faces the challenges of hunger and illiteracy. 208 members attended services in his church. He targets to reach the Lopiripira village to spread the Gospel. Patrick is grateful for the support and prayers.
Prayer Needs
– Need for rainfall
– Need for an Adult Literacy class
Challenges
– Severe drought in Turkanaland
Note To Sponsor
Patrick thanks his sponsor for their continued prayers and support.
March 2019
In March, Missionary Patrick Lopongo prays for the construction of the church and for a means of transportation. He faces the challenges of hunger and illiteracy. 140 members attended services in his church. He targets to reach the Lopiripira village to spread the Gospel. Patrick is grateful for the support and prayers.
February 2019
In February, Missionary Patrick Lopongo prays for the construction of the church. He faces the challenges of hunger and illiteracy. He has 30 people in his discipleship class. 140 members attended services in his church. He targets to reach the Lopiripira village to spread the Gospel. Patrick is grateful for the support and prayers.
Prayer Needs
– Construction of a permanent church
– Need for an Adult Literacy teacher in the area
Challenges
– Traditionalism is affecting the church ministry activities
– Illiteracy
– Lack of water
Note To Sponsor
I greatly appreciate your support and prayers for the ministry. God bless you.
January 2019
In January, Missionary Patrick prays for the construction of the church and for a means of transportation. He faces the challenges of hunger and illiteracy. 140 members attended services in his church. He targets to reach the Lopiripira village to spread the Gospel. Patrick is grateful for the support and prayers.
Prayer Needs
– Construction of a permanent church
– Need for an Adult Literacy teacher in the area
Challenges
– Traditionalism is affecting the church ministry activities
– Illiteracy
Note To Sponsor
We are very much thankful for the financial and prayer support you have offered throughout 2018. Welcome back again to 2019 fellowship. God bless you for the support.