Updates from the field:

2023

December

In December, Motivator Asuroi reported that the people in Nachame Village (pop. 2,300) are pastoralists and raise money by selling charcoal. About 134 members attend the church regularly in Nachame Village and he ministers to this congregation weekly. He has 9 Champions who each lead their own Lighthouse. They are discipling about 45 disciples. The disciples have shared their faith stories with others and this year they have led 6 people to Christ. He also ministers in Napenagilae Village (pop. 350) where there is a full-fledged church and 67 members meet there bi-weekly. He also ministers in Kogilgili Village (pop. 420) bi-weekly to 116 people. There are 4 Champions in Napenagilae Village, and 2 Champions in Kogilgili Village. These villages are 6.5 – 30 miles from the mother church and Asuroi walks this distance to reach these villages.

November

In November, Motivator Asuroi ministered in 2 churches . In the mother church about 68 member attended regularly and in the daughter church in Naperingilae Village – 77 members. Asuroi is grateful for the support that he receives. He asks that you pray with him for those that are suffering from hunger.

October

In October, Motivator Asuroi ministered in the 3 churches . In the mother church about 68 member attended regularly and in the two daughter churches; Naperingilae Village – 72 members, and Kogiligili Village – 62 members. Asuroi is grateful for the support that he receives. He asks that you pray with him for those that are migrating.

September

In September, Motivator Asuroi ministered in the mother church where 47 member attended regularly. Asuroi is grateful for the support that he receives. He asks that you pray with him for rain and for the families in the church.

August

In August, Motivator Asuroi ministered in the 4 churches. About 69 member attended regularly in the mother church; 84 in Naperingailae Village; 82 in Kogiligili Village and 79 in Nasurut Village. Four new members joined the mother church this month and 8 joined the daughter churches. 25 disciples shared their faith stories with others. Asuroi is grateful for the support that he receives. He asks that you pray with him for continued grace from God to do the ministry.

July

In July, Motivator Asuroi ministered in the mother church where about 74 member attended regularly. Ten new members joined the mother church this month. Asuroi is grateful for the support that he receives. He asks that you pray with him for strength to face the challenges and for relief from the drought.

June

In June, Motivator Asuroi ministered in 3 churches. About 68 member attended regularly in the mother church and 157 in the daughter churches in Naperingilae & Kogiligili villages. Asuroi is grateful for the support that he receives. He asks that you pray with him that they would be able obtain the resources to complete their projects and for those suffering from hunger.

May

In May, Motivator Asuroi ministered in 3 churches. About 67 member attended regularly in the mother church and 158 in the daughter churches in Naperingilae & Kogiligili villages. Three new members joined the mother church this month. Asuroi is grateful for the support that he receives. He asks that you pray with him that they would be able to receive more DMM training materials.

April

In April, Motivator Asuroi ministered in 3 churches. About 61 member attended in the mother church each Sunday, and 175 attended in the daughter churches in Naperingilae & Kogiligili villages. Asuroi is grateful for the support that he receives and for the rain.

March

In March, Motivator Asuroi ministered in 3 churches. About 77 member attended regularly in the mother church and 168 in the daughter churches in Naperingilae & Kogiligili villages. Six new members joined the mother church this month. He was able to distribute 4 Audio Bibles this month. Asuroi is grateful for the support that he receives and for the rain. He asks that you pray with him for sustaining rains as the drought is still evident.

February

In February, Motivator Asuroi ministered in 3 churches. About 82 member attended regularly in the mother church and 137 in the daughter churches in Naperingilae & Kogiligili villages. Ten new members joined the mother church this month. He is grateful for the support that he receives and for God healing a member of their church. He asks that you pray with him for rain for Turkana.

January

In January, Motivator Asuroi ministered in 2 churches. About 77 member attended regularly in the mother church and 240 in the daughter church in Naperingilae Village. He is grateful for the support that he receives.

2022

December

In December, Motivator Asuroi reported that there are 134 members in the mother church in Nachamae Village, 60 members in the daughter church in Napenagilae Village, and 120 members in the daughter church in Kogilgili Village. There are now 11 Champions who are each leading their own Lighthouse where they are teaching disciples how to make disciples of others.

November

In November, Motivator Asuroi held services in 2 of the churches. About 61 members attended each Sunday in the mother church and 75 attended in the daughter church in Napenagilae. Ten new members were added to the daughter church this month. He is did an outreach in Kagilgil Village, and 30 people accepted Christ when the Gospel message was shared. Asuroi is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village, for the reconstruction of the church building that needs repair, and for the many suffering from the drought.

October

In October, Motivator Asuroi held services in 2 of the churches. About 57 members attended each Sunday in the mother church and 94 attended in the daughter church in Napenagilae. He is planning an outreach in Lokorimun Village, about 30 kms/18.6 miles away, in December. Asuroi is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.

September

In September, Motivator Asuroi held services in 2 of the churches. About 59 members attended each Sunday in the mother church and 77 attended in the daughter church in Napenagilae. He is planning an outreach in Lokorimun Village, about 30 kms/18.6 miles away, in December. Asuroi is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village and for the church to grow.

August

In August, Motivator Asuroi held services in 2 of the churches. About 62 members attended each Sunday in the mother church and 85 attended in the daughter church in Napenagilae. Fifteen new members were added to the mother church this month. When the Gospel message was shared in Kaurong Village this month, 8 people accepted Christ. He is planning an outreach in Kaimegur Village, about 15 kms/9.3 miles away, in September. Asuroi is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village and for the church to grow.

July

In July, Motivator Asuroi held services in all 3 churches. About 65 members attended each Sunday in the mother church and 239 attended in the two  daughter churches combined. When the Gospel message was shared in Kapua Village this month, 8 people accepted Christ. He is planning an outreach in Kaimegur Village, about 15 kms/9.3 miles away, in September. Asuroi is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village and for the church to grow.

June

In June, Motivator Asuroi held services in 2 churches. About 49 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Kapua Village, and 75 attended in the daughter church in Kapokor Village. 5 people accepted Christ as Savior. Asuroi is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.

May

In May, Motivator Asuroi held services in all 3 churches. About 50 members attended each Sunday in the mother church and 55 attended in the 1 of the daughter churches. He is planning an outreach in Kigiligili Village, about 46 kms/28.6 miles away, in June. Asuroi is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for rain as the drought is still a huge challenge to all the people.

April

In April, Motivator Asuroi held services in 2 churches, and 1 person was saved. About 87 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 79 attended in the daughter church in Kapokor Village. He is planning an outreach in Kigiligili Village, about 29 miles away, in June. Asuroi is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He prays for spiritual growth within the church.

March

In March, Motivator Asuroi held services in all 3 churches. About 74 members attended each Sunday in the mother church and 247 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. He is planning an outreach in Kigiligili Village, about 46 kms/28.6 miles away, in June. Asuroi is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for rain as the drought is a huge challenge to all the people.

February

In February, Motivator Asuroi held services in all 3 churches. About 60 members attended each Sunday in the mother church and 118 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. Asuroi is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for his family and for the church.

January

In January, Motivator Asuroi held services in all 3 churches. About 87 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 160 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined (The 2 daughter churches are not full-fledged churches at this time). He preaches to these two congregations on a bi-weekly basis. Asuroi is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village.

2021

December

In December, Motivator Asuroi held services in all 3 churches, and 10 new members joined the mother church. About 83 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 180attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. Asuroi is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for an Adult Education class for his area and also for strength as he walks from village to village.

November

In November, Motivator Asuroi held services in all 3 churches. About 76 members attended each Sunday in the mother church and 129 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. Asuroi is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village and that an Adult Literacy class could come to his area.

October

In October, Motivator Asuroi held services in all 3 churches, and 2 new members joined the mother church. About 66 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 227 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. There are now 28 disciples in Lighthouses learning how to become disciple-makers! Asuroi is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for an Adult Education class for his area and also for strength as he walks from village to village.

September

In September, Motivator Asuroi held services in all 3 churches, and 2 new members joined the mother church. About 71 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 239 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. There are now 20 disciples in Lighthouses learning how to become disciple-makers! Asuroi is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He prays that more souls will come to Christ.

August

In August, Motivator Asuroi held services in all 3 churches. About 64 members attended each Sunday in the mother church and 233 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. Asuroi is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He prays that more souls will come to Christ.

July

In July, Motivator Asuroi held services in all 3 churches and ministered in Kaimengur Village, and 15 people were saved. About 71 members attended each Sunday in the mother church and 220 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. Asuroi is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.

June

In June, Motivator Asuroi ministered in all 3 churches. About 60 members attended regularly in the mother church and 159 in the two daughter churches combined. Asuroi is planning an outreach to Kamegur Village (20 kms/12.4 miles away) in the future. He is grateful for the support that he receives and asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village.

May

In May, Motivator Asuroi ministered in all 3 churches. About 60 members attended regularly in the mother church and 159 in the two daughter churches combined. Asuroi is planning an outreach to Kamegur Village (20 kms/12.4 miles away) in the future. He is grateful for the support that he receives and asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village.

April

In April, Motivator Asuroi ministered in all 3 churches. About 50 members attended regularly in the mother church and 133 in the daughter churches combined. He currently has 4 Lighthouses with 18 disciples attending. Asuroi is planning an outreach to Kamegur Village (20 kms/12.4 miles away) in the future. He is grateful for the support that he receives and asks that you pray with him for water and food in this drought stricken region.