Peter Losekon Ekiru

    PETER LOSEKON EKIRU

    SIMI Class: 2017-2018

    Wife: Paulina Losekon Ekopir

    Children: Christine,
    Everlyne, Musa, Isaac,
    Naomi, Moses, Silvia, & Eli

    Zone: Kalemng’orok

    Villages: Kapese (pop. 7,500) & Dopar (pop. 600)

    # of Churches: 2

    Total Members: 448

    Champions: 16

    Lighthouses: 16

    Disciples: 70

    Note to Sponsor:
    Dear Sponsor, Thank you so much for your continued financial and prayer support. 


    Updates from the field:

    2023

    December

    In December, Motivator Peter reported that the people of Kapese Village are business people and pastoralists. There are about 318 members that attend the mother church. The 13 Champions are each leading a Lighthouse and the 65 disciples have led 33 others to Christ in 2023. Peter walks the 5 miles to the daughter church on a bi-weekly basis. There are about 130 members that attend services there. The 3 Champions and disciples have led 4 others to Christ in 2023.  Peter has identified 2 more unreached villages about 10-11 miles away from the mother church and he plans to walk to these villages to share the Gospel message in 2024.

    November

    In November, Motivator Peter ministered in the mother church where about 38 members attended each Sunday. Two new members were added to the mother church this month. He did an outreach in Nakwakitela Village and 3 people accepted Christ when the Gospel message was shared. Peter is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He asks you to join him in praying for strength as he walks from village to village, and that more people would come to know Christ.

    October

    In October, Motivator Peter ministered in the mother church where about 40 members attended each Sunday. Four new members were added to the mother church this month. Peter is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He asks you to join him in praying for strength as he walks from village to village, for the church leaders and for rain.

    September

    In September, Motivator Peter ministered in the mother church where about 33 members attended each Sunday. Two new members were added to the mother church this month. Three disciples shared their faith stories with others and he distributed 4 Audio Bibles this month. Peter is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He asks you to join him in praying for strength as he walks from village to village, for the church as they work on raising funds for a building and for instruments.

    August

    In August, Motivator Peter ministered in the mother church where about 36 members attended each Sunday. Two new members were added to the mother church this month. Ten disciples shared their faith stories with others. Peter is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He asks you to join him in praying for strength as he walks from village to village, for the church as they work on raising funds for a building and for those suffering from hunger.

    July

    In July, Motivator Peter ministered in the mother church where about 42 members attended each Sunday. Nine new members were added to the mother church this month. Six disciples led others to Christ this month. Peter is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He asks you to join him in praying for strength as he walks from village to village and for the church as they work on raising funds for a building.

    June

    In June, Motivator Peter ministered in his church in Kapese Village, and about 38 members attended each Sunday. He also shared the Gospel in Nakwakitela Village, and 3 people accepted Christ as Savior. Peter is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays for more souls to know Christ.

    May

    In May, Motivator Peter ministered in the mother church where about 37 members attended each Sunday. Eight new members were added to the mother church this month. Three disciples led others to Christ this month. Peter is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He asks you to join him in praying for strength as he walks from village to village.

    April

    In April, Motivator Peter ministered in both churches. About 37 members attended in the mother church each Sunday, and 72 attended in the daughter church. Four new members were added to the mother church this month. Three disciples led others to Christ this month. Peter is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He asks you to join him in praying for strength as he walks from village to village, and for those suffering from hunger.

    March

    In March, Motivator Peter ministered in both churches. About 52 members attended in the mother church each Sunday, and 72 attended in the daughter church. Peter is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He asks you to join him in praying for much needed rain.

    February

    In February, Motivator Peter ministered in both churches. About 52 members attended in the mother church each Sunday, and 68 attended in the daughter church. Peter is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He asks you to join him in praying for much needed rain.

    January

    In January, Motivator Peter ministered in both churches. About 36 members attended in the mother church each Sunday, and 99 attended in the daughter church. Peter is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.


    2022

    December

    In December, Motivator Peter reported that there were 295 members in the mother church in Kapese Village. In the daughter church there are 110 members in Dopar Village. There are 15 Champions who are each leading their own Lighthouse where they are teaching disciples how to make disciples of others. Peter plans to reach 2 more villages in 2023 – Kodekode & Kalouchelem!

    November

    In November, Motivator Peter ministered in both churches. About 51 members attended each Sunday in the mother church and 83 in the daughter church in Kaapirun Village. Peter is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for rain as they are having to walk long distances looking for water.

    October

    In October, Motivator Peter ministered in the mother church, and about 54 members attended each Sunday. Peter is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and asks you to pray with him for rain and for strength to walk from village to village.

    September

    In September, Motivator Peter ministered in the mother church, and about 52 members attended each Sunday. Peter is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.

    August

    In August, Motivator Peter ministered in the mother church, and about 64 members attended each Sunday. Peter is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.

    July

    In July, Motivator Peter ministered in the mother church, and about 51 members attended each Sunday. Peter is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.

    June

    In June, Motivator Peter ministered in the mother church, and about 31 members attended each Sunday. There are 14 Champions teaching 70 disciples how to make disciples of others! Peter is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.

    May

    In May, Motivator Peter ministered in the mother church, and about 67 members attended each Sunday. There are 70 disciples learning how to make disciples of others! Peter is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.

    April

    In April, Motivator Peter ministered to the believers in the mother church where 48 believers met each Sunday in the mother church this month for worship and to hear the Word of God. 3 people accepted Christ this month when the Gospel message was shared in IDP Moruonger Village. There are now 70 believers being discipled in Lighthouses! Peter is grateful for the support he receives and asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village.

    March

    In March, Motivator Peter ministered to the believers in the mother church where 62 believers met each Sunday in the mother church this month for worship and to hear the Word of God. 3 people accepted Christ this month when the Gospel message was shared in IDP Moruonger Village. Peter is grateful for the support he receives and asks that you pray with him as he plans to return to this village to do another outreach in April.

    February

    In February, Motivator Peter ministered in 3 churches. About 41 believers met each Sunday in the mother church this month for worship and to hear the Word of God and 75 believers met in 2 of the daughter churches combined. 4 people accepted Christ this month when the Gospel message was shared. Peter is grateful for the support he receives and asks that you pray with him for the believers that are needing to migrate in search of food and water and also for strength for Peter as he walks from village to village.

    January

    In January, Motivator Peter reported that there are 284 members in the mother church in Kapese Village and 30 members in the daughter church in Dopar Village. In addition to regular services, Peter does homestead-to-homestead evangelism and teaches the DMM methodology.


    2021

    December

    In December, Motivator Peter ministered in the mother church, and about 53 members attended each Sunday and 55 in the two daughter churches combined. 14 people accepted Christ as Savior and 17 were baptized when he shared the Gospel in Nakwakitela Village! Peter is grateful for the support from his sponsor and asks that you join him in praying for those affected by the drought and famine.

    November

    In November, Motivator Peter ministered in the mother church, and about 37 members attended each Sunday and 75 in the two daughter churches. Peter is grateful for the support from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village and for those believers that are migrating in search of food and water for their livestock.

    October

    In October, Motivator Peter ministered in the mother church, and about 56 members attended each Sunday. 3 people accepted Christ as Savior. DMM continues to progress, now with 84 disciples learning how to make disciples of others! Peter is grateful for the support from his sponsor.

    September

    In September, Motivator Peter held services in 3 of his churches. He also ministered in Nakwakitela Village, and 5 people were saved. About 52 members attended each Sunday in the mother church. There are now 15 Champions training 76 disciples how to make disciples of others! Peter is grateful for the support from his sponsor.

    August

    In August, Motivator Peter held services in all 4 churches. He also ministered in Dopar Village, and 4 people were saved. About 55 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 134 attended in the 3 daughter churches combined. Peter is grateful for his new sponsor. He requests more DMM materials and prayers for the church members who are migrating in search of water.

    July

    In July, Motivator Peter held services in all 4 churches. He also ministered in Nakwakitela Village, and 4 people were saved. About 58 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 213 attended in the 3 daughter churches combined. 7 disciples led others to faith in Christ this month! Please pray with him during this season of drought and for those who are suffering from hunger.

    June

    In June, Motivator Peter ministered to his congregations. An average of 64 members met in the mother church and 156 in the 3 daughter churches combined. He is looking to do an outreach in Lokosim-ekori Village (20 kms/12.4 miles away) and Lamariamuge (17 kms/10.5 miles away) sometime this year. Peter is grateful for the DMM materials as they are very effective in sharing the Gospel message. Please pray with him during this season of drought as some of his congregation migrate to other places in search of food and water for their animals.

    May

    In May, Motivator Peter ministered to his congregations. An average of 70 members met in the mother church and 208 in the 3 daughter churches combined. He did an outreach in Dopor Village, and 4 people accepted the message of salvation! He is looking to do an outreach in Lokosim-ekori Village (20 kms/12.4 miles away) and Lamariamuge (17 kms/10.5 miles away) in June. Please pray with him during this season of drought as some of his congregation migrate to other places in search of food and water for their animals. Also pray for strength for him as he walks from village to village.

    April

    In April, Motivator Peter ministered to his congregations. An average of 62 members met in the mother church and 226 in the 3 daughter churches combined. There are now 14 Champions leading 14 Lighthouses and discipling 70 members! He is looking to do an outreach in Lokosim-ekori Village (20 kms/12.4 miles away) sometime this year. Please pray with him during this season of drought as some of his congregation migrate to other places in search of food and water for their animals. Also pray for strength for him as he walks from village to village.