AYENGYENG (PETER) LOTOOM ELOILOI
SIMI Class: 2017-2018
Wife: Lokeris Jecinta Ayengyeng
Children: Daniel, Joshua,
Elisha, Erupe, & Losiritei
Zone: Lorugum
Villages: Locher-emeyen (pop. 1,400), Nayanae-Asajait (pop. 400), Lochor-Esekon (pop. 300), & Munyaruk (pop. 250)
Total # of Churches: 4
Total Members: 464
Lighthouses: 22
Champions: 22
Disciples: 30
Updates from the field:
2024
January
Motivator Ayengyeng held services in 5 churches. Approximately 77 believers met weekly in the mother church and 261 believers in the 4 daughter churches combined. Three people accepted Christ when Ayengyeng held evangelistic services in a new village. Ayengyeng is thankful for SHARE International and the support that he receives from them. He asks that you pray with him for food and water for this drought-stricken region and for strength as he walks from village to village.
2023
December
In December, Motivator Ayengyeng reported that in Lochor-Emenyan Village (pop. 1,400) the people are pastoralists and keepers of livestock. About 120 people attend this church on a weekly basis. This church has 6 Champions each leading a Lighthouse. Disciples in this Lighthouse have led 16 people to the Lord this year. He also has churches in Lochoresekon Village (pop. 300), where 100 believers meet, Munurak Village (pop. 250), where 70 believers meet, and Nayanae Asajait (pop. 400), where 84 believers meet. These villages are 5 – 8.5 miles from the mother church and Ayengyeng walks this distance weekly to minister to these believers. There are two more unreached villages in his area that he plans on reaching with the Gospel in 2024.
November
In November, Motivator Ayengyeng ministered in 2 churches, and 85 members attended services weekly in the mother church and 61 in the daughter church in Nasajayat Village. Two new members were added to the mother churches and 3 to the daughter churches. Ayengyeng is grateful for the support. He asks that you pray with him for more souls to accept the Gospel message and for rain.
September
In September, Motivator Ayengyeng ministered in 5 churches, and 74 members attended services weekly in the mother church and 62 in the daughter church in Nasajayat; 70 in Munyaruk Village; 61 in Lochor Edome and 58 in Lochor Esekon Village. Four new members were added to the mother churches and 8 to the daughter churches. He distributed 33 Audio Bibles, 1 hard-copy Bible and 4 DMM signage bookmarks this month. Ayengyeng is grateful for the support. He asks that you pray with him for the church construction project, for peace and for rain.
August
In August, Motivator Ayengyeng ministered in 4 churches, and 78 members attended services weekly in the mother church and 128 in the daughter church in Nasajayat; 80 in Nmunyaruk Village; and 39 in Lochor Esekon Village. Three new members were added to the daughter churches and 8 to the mother church. He did an outreach in Lochor Edome Village and 4 people accepted Christ. 5 disciples shared their faith with others and led them to Christ. He distributed 28 Audio Bibles this month. Ayengyeng is grateful for the support and for God’s grace. He asks that you pray with him that more souls would come to Christ and for those suffering from the hardships of life, including hunger.
July
In July, Motivator Ayengyeng shared the Gospel in 2 churches, and 77 members attended services weekly in the mother church and 51 in the daughter church in Nasajayat. One new member was added to the daughter churches and 2 to the mother church. This month 5 people accepted Christ when the Gospel message was shared. Ayengyeng is grateful for the support. He asks that you pray with him that more souls would come to Christ and that they could receive more Audio Bibles.
June
In June, Motivator Ayengyeng shared the Gospel in 4 churches, and 81 members attended services weekly in the mother church and 222 in the 3 daughter churches combined. Three new members were added to the daughter churches and 1 to the mother church. This month 3 people accepted Christ when the Gospel message was shared in Lochor Edome Village. Ayengyeng is grateful for the support. He asks that you pray with him that more souls would come to Christ and that they would be able to get more Audio Bibles for the believers.
May
In May, Motivator Ayengyeng shared the Gospel in 4 churches, and 87 members attended services weekly in the mother church and 273 in the 3 daughter churches combined. Three new members were added to the daughter churches and 2 to the mother church. This month 2 people accepted Christ when the Gospel message was shared. Ayengyeng is grateful for the support. He asks that you pray with him that more souls would come to Christ and that they would find strength to handle the hardships of life.
April
In April, Motivator Ayengyeng shared the Gospel in 4 churches. About 63 members attended services in the mother church, and 198 attended in the 3 daughter churches combined. 5 people accepted Christ when the Gospel message was shared in Nasajait Village. Ayengyeng is grateful for the support that he receives and for the rains.
March
In March, Motivator Ayengyeng shared the Gospel in 4 churches, and 78 members attended services weekly in the mother church and 204 in the 3 daughter churches combined. This month 4 people accepted Christ when the Gospel message was shared in Lochor-edome Village and 60 people were baptized! Ayengyeng is grateful for the support that he receives and for the rains. He asks that you pray with him that they would be able to get more Bibles soon.
February
In February, Motivator Ayengyeng shared the Gospel in 4 churches, and 91 members attended services weekly in the mother church and 212 in the 3 daughter churches combined. This month 2 people accepted Christ when the Gospel message was shared and 60 people were baptized in the daughter church in Nasajayat Village. There are now 13 Lighthouses. 4 hard copy Bibles were distributed this month. He is planning on sharing the Gospel in 3 villages sometime in the future. Ayengyeng is grateful for the support that he receives and asks that you pray with him for rain.
January
In January, Motivator Ayengyeng shared the Gospel in 4 churches, and 86 members attended services weekly in the mother church and 154 in the 3 daughter churches combined. This month 2 people accepted Christ when the Gospel message was shared and 5 people got baptized. 28 Audio Bibles were distributed to believers this month and 4 DMM Bookmarks. He is planning on sharing the Gospel in 3 villages sometime in the future. Ayengyeng is grateful for the support that he receives and asks that you pray with him for rain.
2022
December
In December, Motivator Ayengyeng reported that there are 121 members in the mother church in Lochor-emenyan Village, 50 in Locheresekon Village, 14 in Munyaruk Village, and 70 in Nayanae-asajait Village. There are 10 Champions who are each leading their own Lighthouse where they are teaching disciples how to make disciples of others. Ayengyeng plans to reach 3 more villages in 2023 – Lochwa-ilema, Payaa, and Nanya-ngitak.
November
In November, Motivator Ayengyeng held services in 4 churches. About 83 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 189 attended in the 3 daughter churches combined. He did another outreach in Nagastia Village, at this time no one accepted Christ. Ayengyeng is praying for strength as he walks from village to village, that more people could be reached with the Gospel and for those suffering due to the drought.
October
In October, Motivator Ayengyeng held services in 4 churches. About 83 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 185 attended in the 3 daughter churches combined. He shared the Gospel in Nagastia Village again, and 2 people accepted Christ as Savior. Ayengyeng is praying for strength as he walks from village to village and that more people could be reached with the Gospel.
September
In September, Motivator Ayengyeng held services in 4 churches. About 69 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 180 attended in the 3 daughter churches combined. He did an outreach in Nagastia Village and one person accepted Christ. Ayengyeng is praying for strength as he walks from village to village and that more people could be reached with the Gospel.
August
In August, Motivator Ayengyeng held services in 4 churches. About 81 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 180 attended in the 3 daughter churches combined. Ayengyeng is praying for strength as he walks from village to village and for more DMM materials to help families in his churches to stay strong in their faith.
July
In July, Motivator Ayengyeng held services in 4 churches. About 77 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 224 attended in the 3 daughter churches combined. Ayengyeng is praying for strength as he walks from village to village and for the families in his churches to stay strong in their faith.
June
In June, Motivator Ayengyeng held services in 4 churches. About 79 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 134 attended in the 3 daughter churches combined. 2 people accepted Christ as Savior. Ayengyeng prays for spiritual growth within the churches.
May
In May, Motivator Ayengyeng held services in 4 churches. Approximately 66 believers met weekly in the mother church and 134 believers in the 3 Lighthouse churches combined. Two people accepted Christ when the Gospel message was shared in Muyaruk Village. Ayengyeng is thankful for SHARE International and the support that he receives from them. He asks that you pray with him for food and water for this drought-stricken region and for strength as he walks from village to village.
April
In April, Motivator Ayengyeng held services in all 4 churches. About 69 believers attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 102 attended in the 3 daughter churches combined.
March
In March, Motivator Ayengyeng held services in 4 churches. Approximately 65 believers met weekly in the mother church and 100 believers in the 3 Lighthouse churches combined. Ayengyeng is thankful for SHARE International and the support that he receives from them. He asks that you pray with him for food and water for this drought-stricken region and for strength as he walks from village to village and for a peace election.
February
In February, Motivator Ayengyeng held services in 4 churches. Three of the churches are still in the Lighthouse stage as they are growing and are not a full fledge church yet. Approximately 62 believers met weekly in the mother church and 122 believers in the 3 Lighthouse churches combined. He also did an outreach to Nayasna Village and one person accepted Christ. Ayengyeng is thankful for SHARE International and the support that he receives from them. He asks that you pray with him for their country and for strength as he walks from village to village.
January
In January, Motivator Ayengyeng held services in 4 churches. Three of the churches are still in the Lighthouse stage as they are growing and are not a full fledge church yet. Approximately 225 believers met weekly in the mother church and 105 believers in the 3 Lighthouse churches combined. Ayengyeng is thankful for SHARE International and the support that he receives from them. He asks that you pray with him for food and water for this drought-stricken region and for strength as he walks from village to village.