PAUL EKARU EKAL
SIMI Class: 2016-2017
Zone: Sopel
Main Village: Nakosumae (pop. 160)
Villages of Daughter Churches:
Nakosumae (pop. 160; 17 kms/10.6 miles away)
Nadipoe (pop. 220; 19 kms/11.8 miles away)
Loturerei (pop. 390)
# of Churches: 3
Total Members: 380
Lighthouses: 5
Champions: 5
Disciples in Lighthouses: 17
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Updates from the field:
March 2021
In March, Motivator Paul ministered in all 3 churches and in Nabei Village. About 74 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 180 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. Paul is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor and asks that you pray for him for rain for Turkana and also for fresh drinking water.
February 2021
In February, Motivator Paul ministered in all 3 churches and in Nakosimae Village, and 3 people were saved. About 66 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 250 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. Paul is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
January 2021
In January, Motivator Paul ministered in all 3 churches, and 3 people were saved. About 62 members attended church services in the mother church, and 383 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined! Paul is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor and for the Audio Bibles and bookmarks. Paul and his evangelism team are planning on reaching at least one new village with the Gospel in 2021.
December 2020
In December, Motivator Paul ministered to his home church. 62 members attended church services in the mother church and 318 in the 2 daughter churches. He also did an outreach to Kasaran Village this month. Paul is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. Please join Paul in praying for the lack of rain during this season in Turkana.
November 2020
In November, Motivator Paul ministered to his home church. 69 members attended church services in the mother church and 178 in the 1 of the daughter churches. (There was no report for the third church this month). When Paul preached this month, 2 people accepted Christ. He also did an outreach to Katapkori this month – this was a previously unreached village. Paul is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. Please join Paul in praying for the lack of rain during this season in Turkana.
October 2020
In October, Motivator Paul ministered to his home church. 68 members attended church services in the mother church and 327 in the 2 daughter churches. Paul is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
Challenges
– Drought
– Corona pandemic
Note To Sponsor
Dear Sponsor,
I am very grateful for the monthly support that you continue to send to us. God’s blessings to you. Thank you.
September 2020
In September, Motivator Paul again was able to share the Gospel with the people in the village in a large group setting. 76 members attended church services in the mother church and 403 in the 2 daughter churches. 3 people accepted Christ this month. Paul is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
Challenges
– Lack of fencing around the Sopel DMM Centre
Note To Sponsor
Dear Sponsor,
I am very grateful for the monthly support that you continue to send to us. God’s blessings to you. Thank you.
March 2020
In March, Motivator Paul continued to share the Gospel with the people in the village. 88 members attended church services in the mother church. He has 7 people who are enrolled in the Discipleship class. Paul is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
Prayer Needs
– For Paul’s family
Challenges
– Long distances to walk to other villages
Note To Sponsor
Dear Sponsor,
I am very grateful for the monthly support that you continue to send to us. God’s blessings to you. Thank you.
February 2020
In February, Motivator Paul shared the Gospel with the people in Kakalel Village and 4 people accepted Christ as Saviour. 110 members attended church services in the mother church and 651 members attended church in the 3 daughter churches. He has 10 people who are enrolled in the Discipleship class. Paul is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
Prayer Needs
– For Paul’s family
Challenges
– Long distances to walk to other villages
Note To Sponsor
Dear Sponsor,
I am very grateful for the monthly support that you continue to send to us. God’s blessings to you. Thank you.
January 2020
In January, Motivator Paul continues to share the Gospel. 94 members attended church services in the mother church and 607 members attended church in the 3 daughter churches. Paul is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
Prayer Needs
– For Paul’s family
Challenges
– Long distances to walk to other villages
– Traditions
Note To Sponsor
Thanks for your prayers and support. May God bless you and your family. Thank you.
December 2019
In December, Missionary Paul continues to share the Gospel. 875 members attended church in all 4 churches combined. Paul is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
Prayer Needs
– Need for a church structure
– For people to listen to the message of salvation
Challenges
– Long distances to walk to other villages
– Witchcraft
Note To Sponsor
Thanks for your prayers and support. May God bless you and your family. Thank you.
November 2019
In November, Missionary Paul shared the Gospel, and 2 people accepted Christ and were baptized. 644 members attended church in all 4 churches combined. Paul is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
Prayer Needs
– Need for Bibles
– Water
Challenges
– Long distances
– Witchcraft
Note To Sponsor
Thanks for your prayers and support. May God bless you and your family. Thank you.
October 2019
In October, Missionary Paul shared the Gospel in the Village of Nagis, and three people accepted Christ. He is teaching 10 people in discipleship class. 638 people attended church services this month. Paul appreciates his sponsor for the continued support.
Prayer Needs
– Water
Challenges
– Long distances
– Witchcraft
Note To Sponsor
Thanks for your prayers and support. May God bless you and your family. Thank you.
September 2019
In September, Missionary Paul taught 11 people in his discipleship class. 656 people attended church services this month. Paul appreciates his sponsor for the continued support.
Prayer Needs
– That the children in the village would be able to attend school
– Water
Challenges
– Long distances
– Witchcraft
Note To Sponsor
Thanks for your prayers and support. May God bless you and your family. Thank you.
August 2019
In August, Missionary Paul taught 10 students in Discipleship Class. 775 members attended church in all 4 churches combined. Paul is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
July 2019
In July, Missionary Paul Ekaru taught 7 people in his discipleship class. 83 people attended church services this month. Paul appreciates the sponsors for their continued support.
Prayer Needs
– Need for Bibles
– Water
Challenges
– Long distances
– Witchcraft
– Famine and drought
Note To Sponsor
Thanks for your prayers and support. May God bless you and your family. Thank you.
June 2019
In June, Missionary Paul Ekaru taught 7 people in his discipleship class. 2 people accepted Christ when he shared the Gospel. 72 people attended church services this month. Paul appreciates the sponsors for their continued support.
Prayer Needs
– Church construction
– Water
– That the children in the village would be able to attend school
Challenges
– Long distances
– Witchcraft
Note To Sponsor
Thanks for your prayers and support. May God bless you and your family. Thank you.
May 2019
In May, Missionary Paul reached the Napetao Village, and 2 people gave their lives to Christ. 10 people from this village are enrolled in Discipleship Class.
Prayer Needs
– Rainfall
– That the children in the village would be able to attend school
Challenges
– Long distances
– Drought and famine
– Witchcraft and traditionalism
Note To Sponsor
Thanks for your prayers and support. May God bless you and your family. Thank you.
April 2019
In April, Missionary Paul Ekaru had 12 people in his discipleship class. He prays for the construction of the church. 73 believers attended church services. Paul appreciates the sponsors for their continued support.
Prayer Needs
– Rainfall
– Construction of the church
Challenges
– Drought and Famine
– Strength to travel long distances between villages
Note To Sponsor
Thanks for your prayers and support. May God bless you and your family. Thank you.
March 2019
In March, Missionary Paul Ekaru had 12 people in his discipleship class. 3 people gave their lives to Christ. He prays for the construction of the church. 73 people attended church services this month. Paul appreciates the sponsors for their continued support.
February 2019
In February, Missionary Paul saw a reduction in attendance at the local church, but six new people joined the church. They did an outreach to a nearby village, where ten people gave their lives to Christ. 14 people are now enrolled in discipleship class. He also serves the villages of Loturerei, Nadipoe, and Nakosumae. The combined attendance in these villages is 542.
Prayer Needs
– Strength for Paul in the ministry
Challenges
– Drought and famine
– Long distances between villages
– Traditional beliefs
Note To Sponsor
Greetings to you friend,
Thank you for your sacrificial gift. May God continue to bless you.
January 2019
In January, Missionary Paul Ekaru taught 12 people in discipleship class. He prays for construction of the church and for the hungry people in Turkanaland. 649 people attended church services this month. Paul appreciates the sponsors for their continued support.
