SIMON EKITELA
SHARE Missionary Since: 2021
Wife: Cecilia Atiir
Children: Mary
Zone: Nayada
Villages: Nabwelpus & Kapokor
# of Churches: 2
Total Members: 175
Champions: 1
Lighthouses: 1
Disciples: 7
In September 2021, Simon Ekitela became a SHARE Motivator replacing former Motivator Dominic Ekuwom Ekiru who deserted the church. Simon accepted Christ as Savior in 2001 when Motivator Joseph Eyapan shared the Gospel in his village. He was baptized and 2003 and later became a Sunday School teacher. In 2021 he obtained a certificate in the Spoken Word Ministries.
Note to Sponsor:
Dear Sponsor, Thank you for your support and prayers.
UPDATES FROM THE FIELD:
2023
November
In November, Motivator Simon ministered in both churches. About 83 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 78 attended in the daughter church. Two new members joined the mother church this month. Simon is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He asks you to pray with him for the church and their families and for an end to the drought.
October
In October, Motivator Simon ministered in both churches. About 65 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 50 attended in the daughter church. Three new members joined the mother church this month. Simon is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays for those suffering from hunger and that they might be able to purchase instruments for their church.
September
In September, Motivator Simon ministered in both churches. About 77 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 68 attended in the daughter church. Simon is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays for those suffering from hunger.
August
In August, Motivator Simon ministered in both churches. About 88 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 83 attended in the daughter church. Simon is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays for those suffering from hunger and for those that they are reaching with the Gospel of Christ.
July
In July, Motivator Simon ministered in both churches. About 65 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 88 attended in the daughter church. Simon is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays for those suffering from hunger.
June
In June, Motivator Simon ministered in both churches. About 86 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 80 attended in the daughter church. Simon is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays for the youth in the church.
May
In May, Motivator Simon ministered in both churches. About 88 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 71 attended in the daughter church. He was able to distribute 10 Audio Bibles and 2 hard copy Bibles this month. Simon is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for those who are sick and in the hospital.
April
In April, Motivator Simon ministered in both churches. About 90 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 84 attended in the daughter church. Simon is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for those suffering from hunger and flooding.
March
In March, Motivator Simon ministered in both churches. About 84 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 75 attended in the daughter church. Simon is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for those suffering from hunger.
February
In February, Motivator Simon ministered in both churches. About 88 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 68 attended in the daughter church. He was able to distribute 10 Audio Bibles and 2 Hard copy Bibles this month. Simon is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for much needed rain.
January
In January, Motivator Simon ministered in both churches. About 82 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 93 attended in the daughter church. There are 7 disciples learning how to make disciples of others. Simon is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.
2022
December
In December, Motivator Simon reported that there are 200 members in the mother church in Nabwelpus Village. In the daughter church, there are 87 members in Kapokor Village. There are 2 Champions who are each leading their own Lighthouse where they are teaching disciples how to make disciples of others.
NOvember
In November, Motivator Simon ministered in both churches. About 82 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 87 attended in the daughter church. Simon is grateful for the support from his sponsor. He prays for more rain, and for the drought that is affecting many.
October
In October, Motivator Simon ministered in both churches. About 96 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 69 attended in the daughter church. Simon is grateful for the support from his sponsor. He prays for his children at school, that God would keep them safe.
September
In September, Motivator Simon ministered in both churches. About 92 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 103 attended in the daughter church. Simon is grateful for the support from his sponsor. He praises God for good health in his family.
August
In August, Motivator Simon ministered in both churches. About 93 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 103 attended in the daughter church. Simon is grateful for the support from his sponsor.
July
In July, Motivator Simon ministered in both churches. About 109 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 95 attended in the daughter church. Simon is grateful for the support from his sponsor. He prays for the church members and leaders to stay strong in the faith.
June
In June, Motivator Simon ministered in both churches. About 102 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 95 attended in the daughter church. Simon is grateful for the support from his sponsor.
May
In May, Motivator Simon ministered in both churches. About 129 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 90 attended in the daughter church. There are 10 disciples learning how to make disciples of others. Simon is grateful for the support from his sponsor.
April
In April, Motivator Simon ministered to his church families. About 126 believers met in the mother church each week this month and 56 believers met in the daughter church. Four new members were added to the mother church this month and 2 in the daughter church. Simon is grateful for the support that he receives and asks that you pray with him for the building projects that they have and for more clean water for the villagers.
March
In March, Motivator Simon ministered to his church families. About 119 believers met in the mother church each week this month and 74 believers met in the daughter church. Two new members were added to the mother church this month and 5 in the daughter church. Simon is grateful for the support that he receives and asks that you pray with him for the church, that it would continue to grow spiritually and also for all those suffering from the drought and famine.
February
In February, Motivator Simon ministered to his church families. About 112 believers met in the mother church each week this month and 75 believers met in the daughter church. Three new members were added to the mother church this month. Simon is grateful for the support that he receives and asks that you pray with him for the church members and leaders and also for all those suffering from the drought.
January
In January, Motivator Simon reported that there are 156 members in the mother church in Nabwelpus Village and 80 members in the daughter church in Kapokor Village. In addition to regular services, Simon does sacraments, baptisms, homestead-to-homestead evangelism, and teaches the DMM methodology.
2021
December
In December, Motivator Simon shared the Gospel, and 1 person accepted Christ as Savior. About 111 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 86 attended in the daughter church.
