SELINA AYANAE NAKAIN
SHARE Missionary Since: 2022
Husband: William Mariao (Toposa Missionary)
Children: Isaac, Blessing, Vision, & Leah
Zone: Lorugum
Villages: Lochor-ekuyen (pop. 4,000), Lochor-aberu (pop. 300),
Kopeto (pop. 350), & Nakinyanga (pop. 190)
Total Members: 344
Lighthouses: 22
Champions: 22
Selinah became a SHARE Motivator in 2022 replacing her husband, William Boniface Mariao, who is now serving in Toposa, South Sudan. Selinah gave her life to Christ and was baptized in 1999. She has had several roles in the church such as Sunday School teacher, church choir leader, and church secretary.
UPDATES FROM THE FIELD:
2023
December
In December, Motivator Selinah reported that the people of Lochor-Ekuyen Village are pastoralists. There are 80 members that attend services regularly in the mother church. The 13 Champions each lead a Lighthouse and the disciples have led 5 others to Christ in 2023. Selinah walks the 3 – 12 miles weekly to minister to the 3 daughter churches. There are 264 believers that meet in the daughter churches combined. The 9 Champions are each leading a Lighthouse and the disciples there have led 22 people to Christ in 2023.
November
In November, Motivator Selinah held services in 2 churches. About 97 members attended in the mother church in Lochor Ekuyen, and 86 attended in the daughter church in Nakinyanga Village. Three new believers joined the daughter church, and 1 joined the mother church this month. Selina is praying for the leaders in the church and asks for prayer for an end to the drought.
October
In October, Motivator Selinah held services in 3 churches. About 74 members attended in the mother church in Lochor Ekuyen, 68 attended in the daughter church in Nakinyanga Village, and 42 in Lochor Aberu Village. Thirteen disciples shared their faith stories with others and 5 new believers joined the mother church this month. Selina did an outreach in Edome Village and 2 people accepted Christ. She is thankful to God for the salvation he offers and for rain. She asks for prayer for strength as she walks from village to village.
September
In September, Motivator Selinah held services in 3 churches. About 85 members attended in the mother church in Lochor Ekuyen, 68 attended in the daughter church in Nakinyanga Village, and 46 in Lochor Aberu Village. 5 new believers joined the mother church this month. Selina did an outreach in Lochor Edome Village and 8 people accepted Christ. She is thankful to God for life asks for prayer for strength as she walks from village to village, for much needed rain, and for people to be released from the affects of alochol.
August
In August, Motivator Selinah held services in 2 churches. About 121 members attended in the mother church, and 69 attended in the daughter church in Nakinyanga Village. Seven disciples shared their faith stories and 8 people accepted Christ. 6 new believers joined the mother church and 2 joined the daughter church this month. She asks for prayer for the church leadership and for those migrating due to the drought.
July
In July, Motivator Selinah held services in 2 churches. About 99 members attended in the mother church, and 68 attended in the daughter church in Nakinyanga Village. Two people accepted Christ when the Gospel message was shared and 1 person joined the mother church this month. She asks for more DMM tools (Audio Bibles & DMM Bookmarks)
June
In June, Motivator Selinah held services in 2 churches. About 104 members attended in the mother church, and 65 attended in the daughter church in Nakinyanga Village. She is grateful for the disciples who are also helping with church activities.
May
In May, Motivator Selinah held services in 2 churches. About 82 members attended in the mother church, and 59 attended in the daughter church in Nakinyanga Village. One new member was added to the daughter church and 2 to the mother church. Seven disciples shared their faith stories with others this month. She is grateful for those that are trusting in Jesus and asks you to pray for those who are hungry.
April
In April, Motivator Selinah held services in 2 churches. About 106 members attended in the mother church, and 68 attended in the daughter church in Nakinyanga Village. She is grateful for those that are trusting in Jesus and asks for grace to reach more.
March
In March, Motivator Selinah held services in 2 churches. About 140 members attended in the mother church, and 49 attended in the daughter church in Nakinyanga Village. She is grateful for those that are trusting in Jesus.
February
In February, Motivator Selinah held services in 2 churches. About 163 members attended in the mother church, and 63 attended in the daughter church in Nakinyanga Village. She is grateful for the many that are coming to Christ.
January
In January, Motivator Selinah held services in 3 churches. About 88 members attended in the mother church, and 107 attended in 2 of the daughter churches combined. 15 believers were baptized! There are 6 Champions teaching 33 disciples how to make disciples of others.
2022
December
In December, Motivator Selinah reported that there are 70 members in the mother church in Lochor-ekuyen Village, 30 in the daughter church in Lochor-aberu Village, 150 in the daughter church in Kopeto Village, and 60 in the daughter church in Nakinyanga Village.
November
In November, Motivator Selinah ministered in the mother church, and about 68 members attended each Sunday. Four new members were added to the church this month. Three people accepted Christ as Savior when the Gospel message was shared in Nakinyanga Village.
October
In October, Motivator Selinah ministered in the mother church, and about 145 members attended each Sunday. Six new members were added to the mother church this month. Eight people accepted Christ as Savior when the Gospel message was shared in Kinyang’a Village.
September
In September, Motivator Selinah ministered in the mother church, and about 127 members attended each Sunday. 10 people accepted Christ as Savior.
August
In August, Motivator Selinah ministered in the mother church, and about 115 members attended each Sunday. 6 people accepted Christ as Savior.
July
In July, Motivator Selinah ministered in the mother church, and about 156 members attended each Sunday. She also shared the Gospel in Nakinyang’a Village, and 18 people accepted Christ as Savior.
June
In June, Motivator Selinah ministered in the mother church, and about 93 members attended each Sunday. 6 disciples led others to a saving faith in Christ.
May
In May, Motivator Selinah ministered in the mother church, and about 67 members attended each Sunday. Selinah is grateful for the spiritual growth that has happened among the believers and asks for continued prayers that they would stand firm against the forces of darkness around them.
April
In April, Motivator Selinah ministered in the mother church, where about 57 members attended each Sunday. Selinah is grateful for the spiritual growth that has happened among the believers and asks for continued prayers that they would stand firm against the forces of darkness around them.
March
In March, Motivator Selinah ministered in the mother church, and 1 person was saved. About 49 members attended each Sunday. There are 2 Lighthouses where 18 disciples are learning how to make disciples of others.
