UPDATES FROM THE FIELD:

2023

November

In November, Missionary Peter continued sharing the Gospel in Nalukupeta, Meriye and Nakwaare Villages. The people are eager to hear the Word of God and 20 people accepted Christ this month! He continues meeting with the believers weekly, encouraging them to listen to the Audio Bible, establishing prayer walks, and Bible discovery sessions to help them grow in their faith. He distributed 5 Audio Bibles and 5 DMM Bookmarks. Peter is training 4 believers to be Champions of a Lighthouse and there are now established Lighthouses in 3 villages with 40 disciples attending. He is grateful for the rains that have come and prays that the believers will continue to attend Lighthouses.

October

In October, Missionary Peter continued sharing the Gospel in Nalukupeta, Meriye and Nakwaare Villages. He also shared the Gospel in 3 new villages; Lomurya, Loring, and Lokiliyo Village. The people are eager to hear the Word of God but no one accepted Christ this month. He continues meeting with the believers weekly, encouraging them to listen to the Audio Bible, establishing prayer walks, and Bible discovery sessions to help them grow in their faith. Peter is training 3 believers to be Champions of a Lighthouse and there are now established Lighthouses in 3 villages with 30 disciples attending. He is grateful for the rains that have come and prays for peace in the area between neighboring tribes.

September

In September, Missionary Peter continued sharing the Gospel in Nalukupeta, Meriye and Nakwaare Villages. He also shared the Gospel in Lopei-mugee Village. The people are eager to hear the Word of God and 27 people accepted Christ this month. He continues meeting with the believers weekly, encouraging them to listen to the Audio Bible, establishing prayer walks, and Bible discovery sessions to help them grow in their faith. Peter is training 3 believers to be Champions of a Lighthouse and there are now established Lighthouses in 3 villages with 18 disciples attending. He is grateful for the rains that have come and is praying that they would have access to more Audio Bibles and DMM bookmarks, for peace in the area, and that despite the work in the fields that needs to be done, they would continue to meet with their Lighthouse.

August

In August, Missionary Peter continued sharing the Gospel in Nalukupeta, Meriye and Nakwaare Villages. He also shared the Gospel in Lopei-mugee Village. The people are eager to hear the Word of God and 11 people accepted Christ this month. He continues meeting with the believers weekly, encouraging them to listen to the Audio Bible, establishing prayer walks, and encouraging them to join a Lighthouse. Peter is training 3 believers to be Champions of a Lighthouse and there are now established Lighthouses in 2 villages with 18 disciples attending. He is grateful for the rains that have come and is praying that they would have access to more Audio Bibles and DMM bookmarks, for peace in the area, and that despite the work in the fields that needs to be done, they would continue to meet with their Lighthouse.

June

In June, Missionary Peter continued sharing the Gospel in Nalukupeta, and Nakwaare Villages. He also shared the Gospel in Lopei-mugee Village. He continues meeting with the believers weekly, encouraging them to listen to the Audio Bible and teaching them how to pray. Peter is training 3 believers to be Champions of a Lighthouse and there are now established Lighthouses in 2 villages with 18 disciples attending. He is grateful for the rains that have come and is praying that they would have access to more Audio Bibles and DMM bookmarks.

May

In May, Missionary Peter continued sharing the Gospel in Meriye, Nalukupeta, and Nakwaare Villages. He also returned to the 2 new villages: Naturu-beyo and Lopei-mugee. 4 people accepted Christ. He is again meeting with the believers weekly, encouraging them to listen to the Audio Bibles and teaching them how to pray. He is also teaching them how to share their story, God’s story with others in their villages. Peter is training 5 believers to be Champions of a Lighthouse and 2 Lighthouses were established in the villages. He distributed 10 Audio Bibles, and 4 DMM Bookmarks. He is grateful for the rains that have come and are praying for more. He prays for peace and reconciliation between the Toposa and her neighbors.

APril

In April, Missionary Peter continued sharing the Gospel in Meriye, Nalukupeta, and Nakwaare Villages. He also shared the Gospel in 2 new villages: Naturu-beyo and Lopei-mugee. 4 people accepted Christ. He is again meeting with the believers weekly, encouraging them, listening to the Audio Bible with them and teaching them how to pray. Peter is training 3 believers to be Champions of a Lighthouse and 3 Lighthouses were established this month. He distributed 4 Audio Bibles, and 4 DMM Bookmarks. Consumption of alcohol and illicit drugs is prevelant in this area and he prays that the truth of God’s Word will make a difference in these peoples lives and that they would not be dependant on those vises any more. He is grateful for the rains that have come and are praying for more.

March

In March, Missionary Peter continued sharing the Gospel in Meriye, Nalukupeta, and Nakwaare Villages. 4 people accepted Christ. He continues meeting with the believers weekly, encouraging them, listening to the Audio Bible with them and teaching them how to pray. Peter is training 3 believers how to start their own discipleship groups (Lighthouses). He is teaching them to share their faith stories with each other so that it becomes a natural part of them. He was able to distribute 2 Audio Bibles, and 2 DMM Bookmarks. Consumption of alcohol and illicit drugs is prevelant in this area and he prays that the truth of God’s Word will make a difference in these peoples lives and that they would not be dependant on those vises any more. He is grateful that he was able to heal completely from his illness and is now back in the mission field. He is grateful to God for the openness and receptiveness of the Toposa people.

February

In February, Missionary Peter returned to Toposa after spending time with family in Turkana. He continued sharing the Gospel in Meriye, Nalukupeta, and Nakwaare Villages. 2 people accepted Christ. He is again meeting with the believers weekly, encouraging them, listening to the Audio Bible with them and teaching them how to pray. Peter is training 3 believers how to start their own discipleship groups (Lighthouses). He is teaching them what it means to do a prayer walk in their village. He was able to distribute 5 Audio Bibles, and 2 DMM Bookmarks. Consumption of alcohol and illicit drugs is prevelant in this area and he prays that the truth of God’s Word will make a difference in these peoples lives and that they would not be dependant on those vises any more. He is grateful that he was able to heal completely from his illness and is now back in the mission field.

2022

September

In September, Missionary Peter continued sharing the Gospel in Meriye, Naregere, and Nakwaare Villages. 2 people accepted Christ. He meets with the believers weekly, encouraging them and teaching them how to pray. Peter is training 4 believers how to start their own discipleship groups (Lighthouses). He’s happy to see the new believers getting together to listen to the Audio Bible and practice with the signage bookmark. They are grateful for the rains they have been receiving.

August

In August, Missionary Peter shared the Gospel in Meriye, Naregere, and Nakwaare Villages. 4 people accepted Christ. He meets with the believers weekly, encouraging them and teaching them how to pray. Peter is still training 3 believers how to start their own discipleship groups (Lighthouses). Peter is happy to see the new believers getting together to listen to the Audio Bible and practice with the signage bookmark. They are grateful for the rains they have been receiving.

June

In June, Peter continued sharing the Gospel in Naregere, Nakwaare, and Naluringok-peta Villages. 8 people accepted Christ. Peter will continue ministering in these villages on a weekly basis. 3 believers are being trained on how to start their own discipleship groups (Lighthouses). Peter is encouraged as the new believers get together to listen to the Audio Bible and practice with the signage bookmark. Lighthouses should be forming soon.

May

In May, Peter shared the Gospel in 3 Toposa villages – Naregere, Nakwaare, and Naluringok -peta. The villagers have been positive and happy to hear the Gospel. 4 people accepted Christ this month in these villages. 3 believers are being trained on how to start their own discipleship groups (Lighthouses). Peter is encouraged as the new believers get together to listen to the Audio Bible and practise with the signage bookmark. He is grateful for the motorbikes that they have been given that help them reach the villages.

April

In April, Peter continued sharing the Gospel and developing relationships in 2 Toposa villages – Napegere and Nakware. 3 people accepted Christ as Savior. 3 believers are being trained to be Champions; they should be forming Lighthouses soon. Peter prays for rain and for the new believers to share their faith with others.

March

In March, Peter shared the Gospel in 3 Toposa villages – Napegere, Nakware, and Nalokupeta. The villagers have been positive and happy to hear the Gospel. 3 believers are being trained on how to start their own discipleship groups (Lighthouses). Peter states, “Catholic missions are creating confusion and a bad influence on the people about the protestant or evangelical mission groups. Pray with us that God will shower Toposaland with good rains and encourage the evangelical missionaries to share Christ without fear.”