Updates from the field:
2023
December
In December, Motivator Thomas reported that the people in Ngikireretio Village make charcoal and sell firewood for a living. There are 162 members in the mother church and the 5 Champions each lead a Lighthouse and the disicples led 12 people to Christ in 2023. Thomas travels by motorbike the 9-11 miles to the 2 daughter churches weekly. There are 189 members that attend services in the 2 daughter churches combined. The 4 Champions have 3 Lighthouses with 8 disciples attending and the disciples have led 10 others to Christ in 2023. Thomas has identified an unreached village that is 22 miles from the mother church and plans to share the Gospel in that village in 2024.
November
In November, Motivator Thomas held services in three churches. About 131 attended each Sunday in the mother church and 456 in the 2 daughter churches combined. Ten new members joined the daughter churches this month and one joined the mother church. Thomas is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and for God’s blessing. He asks that you pray with him for the flooding to cease.
October
In October, Motivator Thomas held services in the mother church, where about 133 attended each Sunday. Seven new members joined the mother church this month. Thomas is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for the Lighthouses to continue to grow in Christ and for the relentless rains and flooding.
September
In September, Motivator Thomas held services in all 3 churches. About 161 attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 528 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. Ten believers shared their faith stories with other and 5 people accepted Christ and joined the church the mother church this month. He distributed 3 Audio Bibles and 1 hard-copy Bible. Thomas is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for resources to build an expansion project on the church structure and for much needed rain.
August
In August, Motivator Thomas held services in all 3 churches. About 150 attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 186 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. Three new believers joined the church the mother church and 10 new believers joined the daughter churches this month. Thomas is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and for God’s unfailing love. He asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village and for much needed rain.
July
In July, Motivator Thomas held services in all 3 churches. About 101 attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 372 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. He did an outreach in Lobokat and 8 people accepted Christ and were baptized! Ten disciples shared their faith stories with others and 8 new believers joined the church. Thomas is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for the widows and orphans.
March
In March, Motivator Thomas held services in all 3 churches. About 133attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 341 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. When the Gospel message was shared in Nadapal Village 7 people accepted Christ. Thomas is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for the relentless rains and floods.
February
In February, Motivator Thomas held services in all 3 churches. About 114 attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 326 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. Ten disciples shared their faith stories with others and led them to Christ. Thomas is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for the many suffering due to the drought.
January
In January, Motivator Thomas held services in all 3 churches. About 116 attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 376 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. There are 5 Champions teaching 58 disciples how to make disciples of others! Thomas is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.
2022
December
In December, Motivator Thomas reported that there are 162 members in the mother church in Ngikirerito Village. In the daughter churches, there are 97 members in Lokiding Village, and 92 in Napupusie Village. There are 8 Champions who are each leading their own Lighthouse where they are teaching disciples how to make disciples of others. Thomas plans to reach 1 more village in 2023 – Ekopongoria!
November
In November, Motivator Thomas held services in the mother church where about 136 members attended each Sunday. Thomas is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for the many that are migrating in search of food and water.
October
In October, Motivator Thomas held services in all 3 churches. About 151 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Ngikirirto Village, 168 attended in the daughter church in Lokiding Village, and 156 attended in the daughter church in Ngapisngere Village. Two people accepted Christ when the Gospel message was shared in Lokiding Village. Thomas is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.
September
In September, Motivator Thomas held services in all 3 churches. He also shared the Gospel in Lobokata Village, and 6 people accepted Christ as Savior. About 133 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Ngikirirto Village, 152 attended in the daughter church in Lokiding Village, and 193 attended in the daughter church in Ngapisngere Village. Thomas is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.
August
In August, Motivator Thomas held services in all 3 churches. About 109 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Ngikirirto Village, 158 attended in the daughter church in Lokiding Village, and 214 attended in the daughter church in Ngapisngere Village. Thomas is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.
July
In July, Motivator Thomas held services in all 3 churches. 2 people accepted Christ as Savior. About 112 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Ngikirirto Village, 193 attended in the daughter church in Lokiding Village, and 170 attended in the daughter church in Ngapisngere Village. Thomas is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.
June
In June, Motivator Thomas held services in all 3 churches. About 135 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Ngikirirto Village, 175 attended in the daughter church in Lokiding Village, and 155 attended in the daughter church in Ngapisngere Village. Thomas is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.
May
In May, Motivator Thomas held services in all 3 churches. About 157 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, 170 attended in the daughter church in Lokiding Village, and 150 attended in the daughter church in Ngapisngere Village. 4 people accepted Christ as Savior. Thomas is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.
April
In April, Motivator Thomas held services in all 3 churches. About 111 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, 190 attended in the daughter church in Lokiding Village, and 165 attended in the daughter church in Ngapisngere Village. He did an outreach in Lokolo Village and 3 people accepted Christ. Thomas is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village.
March
In March, Motivator Thomas held services in all 3 churches. About 87 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, 161 attended in the daughter church in Lokiding Village, and 187 attended in the daughter church in Ngapisngere Village. Thomas is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays that God may continue to sustain him in His presence as he takes the Gospel to more souls in Turkana.
February
In February, Motivator Thomas held services in all 3 churches. About 89 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 326 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. Thomas is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.
January
In January, Motivator Thomas reported that there are 145 members in the mother church in Ngikireretio Village, 97 members in the daughter church in Lokiding Village, and 99 members in the daughter church in Napupusie Village. In addition to regular church services, Thomas does sacraments, baptisms, homestead-to-homestead evangelism, and teaches the DMM methodology. He plans to reach Kanamukuny Village (75 kms away) in April of this year.
2021
December
In December, Motivator Thomas ministered to his church families. Approximately 102 believers met weekly in the mother church and 113 believers met in the 2 daughter churches combined. He also did an outreach in Namoresakwaka Village and 5 people accepted Christ. Thomas is grateful for the support and asks that you pray with him for clean water for his area.
NOVEmBER
In November, Motivator Thomas ministered to his church families. Approximately 93 believers met for services weekly at the mother church and 104 believers met in the 2 daughter churches combined. Thomas is grateful for the support that he receives and asks that you pray with him for clean water for his area.
October
In October, Motivator Thomas held services in all 3 churches. He also ministered in Nakalale Village where 8 people were saved and baptized! About 99 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 165 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined.
September
In September, Motivator Thomas held services in all 3 churches and ministered in Arumosi Village where 3 people were saved. About 111 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 160 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined.
August
In August, Motivator Thomas ministered to his church family in Ngikiririto Village where an average of 98 believers met every Sunday for church. He also met with his 2 daughter churches in Lokiding Village and Lopus Village. An average of 153 believers met each week for services in these 2 villages combined. Thomas and his team also did an outreach to Nadapal Village and 10 people accepted Christ. Thomas is very grateful for the safe birth of his daughter this month. He asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village.
July
In July, Motivator Thomas ministered to his church family in Ngikiririto Village where an average of 90 believers met every Sunday for church. He also met with his 2 daughter churches in Lokiding Village and Lopus Village. An average of 152 believers met each week for services in these 2 villages combined. Thomas and his team also did an outreach to Lokitobolocha Village, and 11 people accepted Christ. Pray for Thomas as he walks from village to village and for the message of the Gospel to reach more villagers, especially the younger generation.
June
In June, Motivator Thomas held services in all 3 churches. About 106 members attend each Sunday in the mother church, and 149 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined.
May
In May, Motivator Thomas shared the Gospel with his church family. 124 members attend church in the mother church and 145 members attended services in the 2 daughter churches in Lokiding and Lopus Villages. He asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village.
April
In April, Motivator Thomas shared the Gospel with his church family. 82 members attend church in the mother church and 143 members attended services in the 2 daughter churches in Lokiding and Lopus Villages. There are now 23 disciples enrolled in the Lighthouses Discipleship classes and 3 of them have shared their faith with others this month and led them to Christ.
February
In February, Motivator Thomas shared the Gospel in his home village, where 73 members attended church each Sunday. 70 members attended services in the daughter church in Lokiding Village. 5 new members were added to the daughter church this month. Thomas is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
January
In January, Motivator Thomas shared the Gospel in his home village, where 105 members attended church each Sunday. 69 members attended services in the daughter church in Lokiding Village. Thomas is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
