PHILIP LOCHO NAKWAWI
Wife: Esther Yerkwel Eyapan
Children:
Ikal Natapar, Damaris Atomenya,
Nichodemus Ekalimon, Ikal Natapar,
Angor Natapar, Ekamais Natapar,
Esirite Natapar
Zone: Katapakin
Main Village: Nanyangakipi (pop. 440)
Village of Daughter Church:
Katoriamong (60 kms/37 mi away)
# of Churches: 2
Total Members: 152
Lighthouses: 4
Champions: 4
Disciples in Lighthouses: 12

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Updates from the field:
March 2021
In March, Motivator Philip ministered in the mother church where 115 member attended each Sunday. Philip is grateful for the support that he receives from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for rain during this season of drought.
February 2021
In February, Motivator Philip ministered in both churches. About 110 member attended each Sunday in the mother church and 95 in the daughter church. Philip is grateful for the support that he receives from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for rain during this season of drought.
January 2021
In January, Motivator Philip ministered in both churches. About 92 member attended each Sunday in the mother church and 105 in the daughter church. There are 17 disciples learning how to become disciple-makers.
Prayer Needs
– Clean water
Challenges
– Drought and famine
Note To Sponsor
Have a blessed year, my dear sponsor. We appreciate your sincere support in this ministry.
December 2020
In December, Motivator Philip ministered to his congregations. 80 members attended the mother church each Sunday and 97 attended the daughter church in Katoriamug Village. Philip is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He asks that you join him in praying for an end to this season of drought and that the families in his villages would be able to find enough to eat.
November 2020
In November, Motivator Philip ministered to his congregations. 96 members attended the mother church each Sunday and 68 attended the daughter church in Katoriamug Village. 3 of the disciples in the Lighthouse have led others to Christ. Philip is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
October 2020
In October, Motivator Philip ministered to his congregations. 93 members attended the mother church each Sunday and 112 attended the daughter church in Katoriamug Village. Philip is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
September 2020
In September, Motivator Philip began to meet with his home church again after COVID restrictions had been lifted. 77 members attended church each Sunday. He was not able to visit the daughter church in Katoriamug Village but plans to in October. Philip is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
March 2020
In March, Motivator Philip ministered in his home church, where 74 members attended church each Sunday. 45 members attended services in the daughter church in Katoriamug Village. Philip is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
February 2020
In February, Motivator Philip continued to minister to the families in the nearby villages. 2 new members joined the church. An average of 102 members attended church each Sunday in both churches combined. Philip is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He is planning an outreach in the Village of Kairima in the future.
Prayer Needs
– Church construction
Challenges
– Walking long distances between villages
– Migration of people due to the drought
Note To Sponsor
Dear Jon & Carol,
How are you and the family fairing? Thank you for the monthly support and also the prayers. May God bless you and the entire family. Thank you.
January 2020
In January, Motivator Philip continued to minister to the families in the nearby villages. 4 new members joined the church. An average of 119 members attended church each Sunday in both churches combined. Philip is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He is planning an outreach in the Village of Kairima in the future.
Prayer Needs
– God to provide water
– Church construction
Challenges
– Walking long distances between villages
– Migration of people due to the drought
Note To Sponsor
Dear Jon & Carol,
How are you and the family fairing? Thank you for the monthly support and also the prayers. May God bless you and the entire family. Thank you.
December 2019
In December, Missionary Philip shared the Gospel, and 8 new members joined the church. An average of 126 members attended church each Sunday in both churches combined. Philip is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He is planning an outreach in the Village of Kairima in the future.
Prayer Needs
– God to provide water
– Church construction
Challenges
– Walking long distances between villages
– Migration of people due to the drought
Note To Sponsor
Dear Jon & Carol,
Thank you for the monthly support. Thank you.
November 2019
In November, Missionary Philip shared the Gospel, and 6 new members joined the church. An average of 116 members attended church each Sunday in both churches combined. Philip is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
Prayer Needs
– God to provide water
– Church construction
Challenges
– Walking long distances between villages
– Migration of people due to the drought
Note To Sponsor
I appreciate your support that has enabled me to reach my people with the Gospel of Christ Jesus. May God bless you and your family. Thank you.
October 2019
In October, Missionary Philip shared the Gospel with the people in the Village of Nakwapoo, and 12 people accepted Christ as Savior. An average of 123 believers attended Sunday services this month. He prays for the construction of the church to continue and for a water borehole to be drilled. Philip is thankful for the prayers and support he receives from his sponsor.
Prayer Needs
– God to provide water
– Church construction
Challenges
– Walking long distances between villages
– Migration of people due to the drought
Note To Sponsor
I appreciate your support that has enabled me to reach my people with the Gospel of Christ Jesus. May God bless you and your family. Thank you.
September 2019
In September, Missionary Philip continued to spend time in his church taking the members through the new discipleship curriculum. An average of 103 believers attended Sunday services this month. He prays for the construction of the church to continue and for a water borehole to be drilled. Philip is thankful for the prayers and support he receives from his sponsor.
Prayer Needs
– God to provide water
– Church construction
Challenges
– Long distances
– Migration of people due to the drought
Note To Sponsor
Dear sponsors, Carol and John Steward,
Thank you for the monthly support. Thank you.
August 2019
In August, an average of 99 members attended church each Sunday in both churches combined. Philip targets to reach Kairiema Village in the near future. He is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
July 2019
In July, Missionary Philip continued to spend time in his church taking the members through the new discipleship curriculum. An average of 92 believers attended Sunday services this month. He prays for the construction of the church to continue and for a water borehole to be drilled. Philip is thankful for the prayers and support he receives from his sponsors.
Prayer Needs
– God to provide water
– Church construction
Challenges
– Long distances
– Drought
Note To Sponsor
Dear sponsors, Carol and John Steward,
How are you fairing with the family? Thank you for the monthly support and prayers. May God bless you and the entire family. Thank you.
June 2019
In June, Missionary Philip spent time in his church taking the members through the new discipleship curriculum. An average of 97 believers attended Sunday services this month. He prays for the construction of the church to continue and for a water borehole to be drilled. Philip is thankful for the prayers and support he receives from his sponsors.
May 2019
In May, the average attendance in the mother church in Nanyengakipi Village was 59. The daughter church in Katoriomog Village had 37 believers attend services.
Prayer Needs
– God to strengthen the faith of the believers
– Church construction
Challenges
– Long distances
– Migration of people
Note To Sponsor
Dear sponsors, Carol and John Steward,
How are you fairing with the family? Thank you for the monthly support and prayers. May God bless you and the entire family. Thank you.
April 2019
In April, the mother church in Nanyangakipi Village gained 3 new members, and had an average attendance of 70 believers each Sunday. This month, Missionary Philip reach the Nawoyapua Village (pop. 250), and 3 people gave their lives to Christ.
March 2019
In March, Missionary Philip had an average of 72 members attend church at the mother church in Nanyangakipi Village. The church gained one new member this month. Philip has 6 evangelists/elders trained to help him with the ministry work.
Prayer Needs
– Church structure
– Lack of water
Challenges
– Famine and drought
– Migration of some church members to nearby centers in search of food
Note To Sponsor
I appreciate your support that has enabled me to reach my people with the Gospel of Christ Jesus. May God bless you and your family. Thank you.
February 2019
In February, the average attendance for the church in Nanyangakipi was 64. They added 2 new members. The attendance at Katorimongo was 49.
Prayer Needs
– Church structure
– Lack of water
Challenges
– Famine and drought
– Migration of some church members to nearby centers in search of food
– Building the church
Note To Sponsor
I appreciate your support that has enabled me to reach my people with the Gospel of Christ Jesus. May God bless you and your family. Thank you.
January 2019
Missionary Philip is the pastor of the church at Nanyangakipi, where the average attendance in January was 53. They did an outreach to the village of Kokipetot, and 17 people accepted Christ as Savior. Missionary Philip has six elders that are trained to help him in his work of evangelism. He also serves the village Katorimongo, where the attendance was 40. They are planning on doing an outreach in the village of Kairima in the future.
Prayer Needs
– Church structure
– Lack of water
Challenges
– Famine and drought
– Migration of some church members to nearby centers in search of food
– Building the church
Note To Sponsor
I appreciate your support that has enabled me to reach my people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. May God bless you and your family. Thank you.