Updates from the field:

2023

December

In December, Motivator Paulo reported that the people of Locher Edome Village were pastoralists and sold charcoal. There are 121 members in the mother church and the 2 Champions are each leading a Lighthouse. The 6 disciples have led 5 others to Christ in 2023. Paulo walks 12.5 miles to the daughter church, every other week, to minister to the 45 members there. The disciples here have led 3 others to Christ in 2023. Paulo has identified one more unreached village in his area that is 12.5 miles from the mother church and plans to walk there to share the Gospel message sometime in 2024.

November

In November, Motivator Paulo held services in the mother church where 66 members attended each Sunday. Four new members joined the mother church this month. Paulo is thankful to God for His faithfulness and prays for that they might have clean water close by some day and for those that are hungry.

October

In October, Motivator Paul ministered in both churches. About 64 attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 33 attended in the daughter church. Three new members were added to the mother church this month. He did an outreach in Napetakal Village and 3 people accepted Christ when the Gospel message was shared. Paul is praying for more rain.

September

In September, Motivator Paul ministered in both churches. About 59 attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 36 attended in the daughter church. Two new members were added to the mother church and 3 to the daughter church this month. Paul is praying for more leaders to be raised up in the church, and for strength to walk from village to village.

August

In August, Motivator Paul ministered in both churches. About 79 attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 54 attended in the daughter church. Two new members were added to both churches this month. Two disciples shared their faith stories with others this month. Paul is praying for an end to the drought.

July

In July, Motivator Paul ministered in both churches. About 55 attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 47 attended in the daughter church. Three new members were added to both churches this month. He also did an outreach in Namotor Village and 2 people accepted Christ.

June

In June, Motivator Paul ministered in both churches. About 76 attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 40 attended in the daughter church. Paul plans to reach Lokabilan Village with the Gospel in September.

May

In May, Motivator Paul ministered in both churches. About 72 attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 40 attended in the daughter church. Two disciples led others to faith this month.

April

In April, Motivator Paul ministered in both churches. About 82 attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 61 attended in the daughter church. Three new members joined the daughter church this month. He asks that you pray with him for those suffering from the drought.

March

In March, Motivator Paul ministered in both churches. About 60 attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 45 attended in the daughter church. Three new members joined the mother church and the daughter church this month.

February

In February, Motivator Paul ministered in both churches. About 59 attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 24 attended in the daughter church.

January

In January, Motivator Paul ministered in both churches. About 53 attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 40 attended in the daughter church. There are 2 Champions teaching 10 disciples how to make disciples of others.

2022

December

In December, Motivator Paul reported that there are 115 members in the mother church in Locher-edome Village and 30 members in the daughter church in Naurien-sekon Village. He plans to reach Lokabilan Village with the Gospel by April 2023.

November

In November, Motivator Paul ministered in both churches. About 46 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 103 attended in the daughter church. He also did an outreach in Napekodor Village and 3 people accepted Christ when the Gospel message was shared. Paul prays for spiritual growth within the church.

October

In October, Motivator Paul ministered in both churches. About 49 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 107 attended in the daughter church. Paul prays that they would be able to reach many more with the Word of God and also that God would provide for their every day needs.

September

In September, Motivator Paul ministered in both churches. About 46 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 117 attended in the daughter church. Paul prays for grace in his family and the church.

August

In August, Motivator Paul ministered in both churches. About 45 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 121 attended in the daughter church. Paul prays for grace in his family and the church.

July

In June, Motivator Paul ministered in both churches. About 43 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 128 attended in the daughter church. Paul prays for more souls to be saved.

June

In June, Motivator Paul ministered in both churches. About 55 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 112 attended in the daughter church. Paul prays for more souls to be saved.

May

In May, Motivator Paul ministered in both churches. About 49 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 117 attended in the daughter church. Paul prays for more souls to be saved.

April

In April, Motivator Paul ministered to his church family where 42 believers met weekly in the mother church this month for services and 100 believers in the daughter church in Nauren Sekon Village. Three new members were added to the mother church this month. Paul is grateful for the support that he receives and asks that you pray with him for the ministry, and for the believers that are migrating in search of water.

March

In March, Motivator Paul ministered to his church family where 58 believers met weekly in the mother church this month for services and 66 believers in the daughter church in Nauren Sekon Village. Two new members were added to the mother church this month and also two to the daughter church. He did an outreach in Nachorogae Village, but at this time no one made a decision to follow Christ. Paul is grateful for the support that he receives and asks that you pray with him for many more believers to join a Lighthouse, and for the believers that are migrating in search of water.

FEbruary

In February, Motivator Paul ministered to his church family where 45 believers met weekly in the mother church this month for services and 25 believers in the daughter church in Nauren Sekon Village. He also did an outreach in Kodirin Village, but at this time no one made a decision to follow Christ. Paul is grateful for the support that he receives and asks that you pray with him for many more souls to be saved, for a good water supply for the village.

January

In January, Motivator Paul reported that there are 105 members in the mother church in Lochor-edome Village and 20 members in the daughter church in Naurien-sekon. In addition to regular services, Paul does homestead-to-homestead evangelism and teaches the DMM methodology.

2021

November

In November, Motivator Paul ministered in both churches. About 50 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 22 attended in the daughter church. Paul is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for continued growth for the believers and also that one day they could have a health facility nearby.

October

In October, Motivator Paul ministered in both churches, and 3 people were saved and baptized. About 47 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 17 attended in the daughter church. Paul is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.

September

In September, Motivator Paul ministered to his church family. 37 members attended church each Sunday in the mother church. He also shared the Gospel in Lotukumo Village and 3 people made a decision to follow Christ and were baptized! He is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. Join him in praying for rain during this dry season as his church family are in need of water for their crops and animals and for the church to continue to grow strong.

August

In August, Motivator Paul ministered to his church family and 3 new members were added to the mother church. 43 members attended church each Sunday in the mother church. He also shared the Gospel in Kadot Village and 3 people made a decision to follow Christ. He is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. Join him in praying for rain during this dry season as his church family are in need of water for their crops and animals.

July

In July, Motivator Paul ministered to his church family. An average of 50 members attended church each Sunday in the mother church and 3 people were baptized. He also shared the Gospel in Ngipuei Village but at this time no one made a decision to follow Christ. He is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. Join him in praying for rain during this dry season as his church family are in need of water for their crops and animals.

June

In June, Motivator Paul ministered to his church family and 7 new members were added to the mother church. 46 members attended church each Sunday in the mother church. He also shared the Gospel in Ngipuei Village but at this time no one made a decision to follow Christ. He is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. Join him in praying for rain during this dry season as his church family are in need of water for their crops and animals.

May

In May, Motivator Paul ministered to his church family and one new member was added to the mother church.  33 members attended church each Sunday in the mother church. He also shared the Gospel and one person made a decision to follow Christ. He is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. Join him in praying for rain during this dry season as his church family are in need of water for their crops and animals.

April

In April, Motivator Paul ministered to his church family and one new member was added to the mother church.  33 members attended church each Sunday in the mother church. He also shared the Gospel in Lokorumatog Village, but at this time no one made a decision to follow Christ. He is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. Join him in praying for rain during this dry season as his church family are in need of water for their crops and animals.