GABRIEL ELIMLIM KERIO
SIMI Class: 2017-2018
Wife: Agness Esibitar Elimlim
Children: Benjamin, Milicent,
Calumbus, Yohana, Mercy,
Stephano, & Priscilar
Zone: Nakiria
Villages: Kangaki (pop. 460), Kangarukia (pop. 205), & Ngapaoi (pop. 257)
# of Churches: 3
Total Members: 200
Champions: 5
Disciples: 24
Updates from the field:
2023
December
In December, Motivator Elimlim reported that the people of Kangaki Village sell charcoal and fish to provide a living for their families. There are 45 members that meet regularly in the church in Kagaki Village. There are 3 Champions that lead Lighthouses and the disciples have led 10 people to Christ in 2023. The two daughter churches are 16 & 20 miles away. Elimlim uses a motorbike to travel to these churches on a weekly basis. The daughter church in Kangarukia Village has 74 members that meet regularly. They have 7 disciples that have led 10 people to the Lord. Elimlim has identified one more unreached village near him. He is planning on reaching that in 2024.
November
In November, Motivator Elimlim ministered in three churches this month. In Kangaki Village where 48 members met weekly for services; Kangarukia Village – 217; and Ngapawoi Village – 237. Elimlim asks that you pray with him for more people to accept Christ and for an end to the drought.
October
In October, Motivator Elimlim ministered in the mother church in Kangaki Village where 46 members met weekly for services. One new member joined the mother church this month. Elimlim asks that you pray with him for those migrating in search of food and water, for the many that are hungry and for rain.
September
In September, Motivator Elimlim ministered in the mother church in Kangaki Village where 45 members met weekly for services. Two new members joined the mother church this month. Elimlim asks that you pray with him for those migrating in search of food and water and for the many that are hungry.
August
In August, Motivator Elimlim ministered in 4 churches. In the mother church in Kangaki Village, 50 members met weekly for services and in the daughter churches: Kangarukia – 302 people, Ngapawoi – 290 people and in Lopiding Engol – 139 people. He did an outreach in Kangarukia and 8 people accepted Christ when the Gospel message was shared and they were all baptized! Elimlim asks that you pray with him for healing and for those migrating in search of food and water.
July
In July, Motivator Elimlim ministered in 3 churches. In the mother church in Kangaki Village, 40 members met weekly for services and in the daughter churches: Kangarukia – 348 people, Ngapawoi – 276 people. Elimlim asks that you pray with him for those migrating in search of food and water.
June
In June, Motivator Elimlim ministered in the mother church in Kangaki Village where 45 members met weekly for services. Elimlim asks that you pray with him for more souls to find Jesus and for those migrating in search of food and water.
May
In May, Motivator Elimlim ministered in the mother church in Kangaki Village where 45 members met weekly for services. Three new members were added to the church this month. Elimlim asks that you pray with him for healing and for those migrating in search of food and water.
March
In March, Motivator Elimlim ministered in the mother church in Kangaki Village where 27 members met weekly for services. Two new members were added to the mother church. Elimlim asks that you pray for him as he is ill and also for the many suffering because of the drought.
FEbruary
In February, Motivator Elimlim ministered in the mother church in Kangaki Village where 41 members met weekly for services. Elimlim asks that you pray with him for the many that are suffering because of the drought.
2022
December
In December, Motivator Elimlim reported that there are 45 members in the mother church in Kangaki Village and 74 members in the daughter church in Kangarukia Village. There are 5 Champions teaching 30 disciples how to make disciples of others. Elimlim plans to reach Kalokodo Village (8 kms away) with the Gospel by February 2023.
November
In November, Motivator Elimlim ministered in both churches. About 33 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 66 attended in the daughter church. 5 new members to the daughter church. Elimlim asks that you pray with him for his health as he is ill and for the many that are affected by the drought.
October
In October, Motivator Elimlim ministered in both churches. About 38 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 105 attended in the daughter church.
September
In September, Motivator Elimlim ministered in both churches. About 29 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 106 attended in the daughter church. One new member was added the mother church and 5 new members to the daughter church. Elimlim asks that you pray with him for the many that are migrating due to the drought.
August
In August, Motivator Elimlim ministered in both churches. About 32 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 101 attended in the daughter church. Elimlim asks that you pray with him for the many that are migrating due to the drought and for healing for himself.
July
In July, Motivator Elimlim ministered in both churches. About 39 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 188 attended in the daughter church. Elimlim asks that you pray with him for the many that are migrating due to the drought.
June
In June, Motivator Elimlim ministered in both churches. About 38 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 182 attended in the daughter church in Kangarukia Village. There are 3 Champions teaching 13 disciples how to make disciples of others.
May
In May, Motivator Elimlim ministered in both churches. About 44 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 163 attended in the daughter church in Kangarukia Village. He is grateful to God for good health this month and asks that you pray with him for his family that they would continue to trust God in all things.
April
In April, Motivator Elimlim ministered in both churches. About 40 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 185 attended in the daughter church in Kangarukia Village.
March
In March, Motivator Elimlim ministered to his church family. Approximately 42 members attended each church Sunday in the mother church and 237 in the daughter church in Kangarukia Village. He also did an outreach in Ngiburin Village and 27 people were saved and baptized! Elimlim is planning an outreach in Kalokodo Village (8 kms/5 miles away) in the future. He is grateful for SHARE International and the support that he receives. He asks that you pray with him the church family members that are migrating in search of water for their livestock.
February
In February, Motivator Elimlim ministered to his church family. Approximately 37 members attended each church Sunday in the mother church. Elimlim is planning an outreach in Kalokodo Village (8 kms/5 miles away) in the future. He is grateful for SHARE International and the support that he receives. He asks that you pray with him as he is not well, for the church continue to grow strong, and also, for the church family members that are migrating in search of water for their livestock.
January
In January, Motivator Elimlim ministered to his church families. Approximately 42 members attended each church Sunday in the mother church and 74 in the daughter church. Elimlim is planning an outreach in Kalokodo Village (8 kms/5 miles away) in March. He is grateful for SHARE International and the support that he receives. He asks that you pray with him for healing as he is ill, and also, for the church family members that are migrating in search of water for their livestock.
2021
December
In December, Motivator Elimlim ministered to his church families. Approximately 31 members attended each church Sunday in the mother church and 62 in the daughter church. Elimlim is planning an outreach in Kalokodo Village (8 kms/5 miles away) in 2022. He is grateful for SHARE International and the support that he receives. He asks that you pray with him for healing as he is ill, and also, for the church family members that are migrating in search of water for their livestock.
November
In November, Motivator Elimlim ministered to his church family. Approximately 28 members attended each church Sunday in the mother church Elimlim is planning an outreach in Kalokodo Village (8 kms/5 miles away) in the future. He is grateful for SHARE International and the support that he receives. He asks that you pray with him, for the church continue to grow strong, and also, for the church family members that are migrating in search of water for their livestock.
October
In October, Motivator Elimlim ministered to his church families. Approximately 46 members attended each church Sunday in the mother church and 68 in the daughter church. Elimlim is planning an outreach in Kalokodo Village (8 kms/5 miles away) in the future. He is grateful for SHARE International and the support that he receives. He asks that you pray with him for healing as he is ill, for the church continue to grow strong, and also, for the church family members that are migrating in search of water for their livestock.
September
In September, Motivator Elimlim ministered to his church family. Approximately 48 members attended each church Sunday in the mother church and 80 in the daughter church. Elimlim is planning an outreach in Kalokodo Village (8 kms/5 miles away) and Machapa Village (23 kms/ 14.2 miles) in the future. He is grateful for SHARE International and the support that he receives. He asks that you pray with him for healing as he is ill, for the church continue to grow strong, and also, for the church family members that are migrating in search of water for their livestock.
August
In August, Motivator Elimlim ministered to his church family. Approximately 55 members attended each church Sunday in the mother church and 69 in the daughter church. Elimlim is planning an outreach in Kalokodo Village (8 kms/5 miles away) and Machapa Village (23 kms/ 14.2 miles) in the future. He is grateful for SHARE International and the support that he receives. He asks that you pray with him for healing as he is ill. Also, for the church family members that are migrating in search of water for their livestock.
July
In July, Motivator Elimlim ministered to his church family. Approximately 64 members attended each church Sunday in the mother church and 67 in the daughter church. 4 people accepted Christ when the Gospel was shared in these villages. Elimlim is planning an outreach in Kalokodo Village (8 kms/5 miles away) and Machapa Village (23 kms/ 14.2 miles) in the future. He is grateful for SHARE International and the support that he receives. He asks that you pray with him for healing as he is ill. Also, for the church family members that are migrating in search of water for their livestock.
June
In June, Motivator Elimlim ministered to his church family. Approximately 68 members attended each church Sunday in the mother church and 67 in the daughter church. Elimlim is planning an outreach in Kalokodo Village (8 kms/5 miles away) and Machapa Village (23 kms/ 14.2 miles) in the future. He is grateful for SHARE International and the support that he receives. He asks that you pray with him for healing as he is ill. Also, for the church family members that are migrating in search of water for their livestock.
May
In May, Motivator Elimlim ministered to his church family. Approximately 40 members attended each church Sunday in the mother church and 86 in the daughter church. Elimlim is planning an outreach in Kalokodo Village (8 kms/5 miles away) and Machapa Village (23 kms/ 14.2 miles) in the future. He is grateful for SHARE International and the support that he receives.
April
In April, Motivator Elimlim ministered to his church family. Approximately 54 members attended each church Sunday in the mother church and 56 in the daughter church. Elimlim is planning an outreach in Kalokodo Village (8 kms/5 miles away) in the future. He is grateful for SHARE International and the support that he receives.