Updates from the field:

2023

December

In December, Motivator Emmanuel reported that the people of Ngikwakias Village (pop. 1,700) sell charcoal and firewood and do small scale business for employment. There are 180 members that attend the church in Ngikwakias Village regularly. The 3 Champions are discipling 30 disciples who have led 6 people to Christ this past year. The daughter church in Manarwa Village is 12.5 miles away and Emmanuel walks there every month. The 2 Champions there are discipling 20 disciples and they in turn have led 10 people to Christ. He has identified an unreached village about 10 miles away and plans to do an outreach there in 2024.

November

In November, Motivator Emmanuel ministered in his churches; in Ngikakais Village, where an average of 68 believers attended services each Sunday; in Mananarua Village where 48 believers attended weekly. Three new members were added to the mother church this month. Emmanuel appreciates the sponsors for their continued support. He asks that you pray with him that the believers will grow in their walk with God.

October

In October, Motivator Emmanuel ministered in his churches; in Ngikakais Village, where an average of 63 believers attended services each Sunday. One new member was added to the mother church this month. Another 47 believers met in the daughter church in Mananarua. Emmanuel appreciates the sponsors for their continued support. He asks that you pray with him for more rain.

September

In September, Motivator Emmanuel ministered in his churches; in Ngikakais Village, where an average of 61 believers attended services each Sunday. Three new members were added to the mother church this month. Another 41 believers met in the daughter church in Mananarua. He did an outreach in Ngiremeto Village and 7 people accepted Christ. He distributed 3 Audio Bibles. Emmanuel appreciates the sponsors for their continued support. He asks that you pray with him for those suffering from hunger and from those suffering from disease outbreaks.

August

In August, Motivator Emmanuel ministered in his churches; in Ngikakais Village, where an average of 73 believers attended services each Sunday. Three new members were added to the mother church this month. Another 42 believers met in the daughter church in Mananarua. Twelve disciples shared their faith stories with others. Emmanuel appreciates the sponsors for their continued support and for God’s faithfulness which endures forever. He asks that you pray with him for those suffering from hunger.

July

In July, Motivator Emmanuel ministered in his churches; in Ngikakais Village, where an average of 66 believers attended services each Sunday. Three new members were added to the mother church this month. Another 76 believers met in the daughter church in Mananarua. He did an outreach in Ngiremeto Village and 3 people accepted Christ. Emmanuel appreciates the sponsors for their continued support. He asks that you pray with him that God would provide the resources to build a permanent structure.

June

In June, Motivator Emmanuel ministered in his churches; in Ngikakais Village, where an average of 63 believers attended services each Sunday and 47 believers met in the daughter church in Mananarua Village. One new members was added to the mother church this month. Two disciples shared their faith and led others to Christ. Emmanuel appreciates the sponsors for their continued support. He asks that you pray with him for the less fortunate.

May

In May, Motivator Emmanuel ministered in his churches; in Ngikakais Village, where an average of 67 believers attended services each Sunday. Two new members were added to the mother church this month. Another 41 believers met in the daughter church in Mananarua Village. Two disciples shared their faith and led others to Christ. Emmanuel appreciates the sponsors for their continued support. He asks that you pray with him that God would provide the resources to build a permanent structure.

April

In April, Motivator Emmanuel ministered in 2 of his churches. About 56 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 59 attended in the daughter church in Mananarua Village. Emmanuel is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He plans to reach Napeikar Village in August.

March

In March, Motivator Emmanuel ministered in his churches; in Ngikakais Village, where an average of 57 believers attended services each Sunday. Twenty six new members were added to the mother church this month. Another 68 believers met in the daughter church in Mananarua Village and 70 in Nasekon Village. Ten disciples shared their faith and led others to Christ. Emmanuel appreciates the sponsors for their continued support. He asks that you pray with him for those suffering from malaria.

February

In February, Motivator Emmanuel ministered in his churches; in Ngikakais Village, where an average of 77 believers attended services each Sunday. Another 60 believers met in the daughter church in Mananarua Village. When he shared to Gospel message in Kambokong Village, one person accepted Christ. Emmanuel appreciates the sponsors for their continued support. He asks that you pray with him for rain and for clean drinking water.

January 

In January, Motivator Emmanuel ministered in the mother church in Ngikakais Village, where an average of 77 believers attended services each Sunday. Another 35 believers met in the daughter church in Mananarua Village. Some of the disciples in the 4 Lighthouses led 3 more villagers to Christ this month. Emmanuel appreciates the sponsors for their continued support. He is grateful to God for the miracles that are happening in his village. He asks that you pray with him for rain and for clean drinking water.

2022

December

In December, Motivator Emmanuel reported that there are 180 members in the mother church in Ngikwakais Village and 60 members in the daughter church in Manarwa Village. There are 5 Champions teaching 50 disciples how to make disciples of others! Emmanuel plans to reach Lojawoi Village (16 kms away) by May 2023.

November

In November, Motivator Emmanuel held services in all 3 churches. About 62 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Ngikwakais Village, 42 attended in the daughter church in Loseyanait Village, and 46 attended in the daughter church in Mananarua-Natrione Village. He also did an outreach in Towokayeni Village and 2 people accepted Christ. Emmanuel is grateful for the continued from his sponsor and for God’s protection and care. He asks that you pray with him for the many that are suffering due to the drought.

October

In October, Motivator Emmanuel held services in 4 churches. About 87 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 248 attended in the 3 daughter churches combined. He also did an outreach in Mananarua Village, and 2 people accepted Christ. Emmanuel is grateful for the continued from his sponsor and for God’s protection and care. He asks that you pray with him for the many that are suffering due to the drought.

September

In September, Motivator Emmanuel held services in all 3 churches. About 68 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Ngikwakais Village, 92 attended in the daughter church in Loseyanait Village, and 85 attended in the daughter church in Mananarua-Natrione Village. He also did an outreach in Komdie Village. Emmanuel is grateful for the continued from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for the many that are suffering due to the drought.

August

In August, Motivator Emmanuel held services in all 3 churches. About 78 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Ngikwakais Village, 87 attended in the daughter church in Loseyanait Village, and 89 attended in the daughter church in Mananarua-Natrione Village. Emmanuel is grateful for the continued from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for the many that are suffering due to the drought.

July

In July, Motivator Emmanuel held services in all 3 churches. About 81 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Ngikwakais Village, 102 attended in the daughter church in Loseyanait Village, and 98 attended in the daughter church in Mananarua-Natrione Village and 95 in the daughter church in Natiir-One Village. Emmanuel is grateful for the continued from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for the Champions and their families.

June

In June, Motivator Emmanuel held services in all 3 churches. About 62 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Ngikwakais Village, 42 attended in the daughter church in Loseyanait Village, and 46 attended in the daughter church in Mananarua-Natrione Village. He also shared the Gospel in Towokayeni Village, and 2 people accepted Christ as Savior. Emmanuel is grateful for the continued from his sponsor.

May

In May, Motivator Emmanuel held services in all 3 churches. About 63 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Ngikwakais Village, 77 attended in the daughter church in Loseyanait Village, and 62 attended in the daughter church in Mananarua-Natrione Village. Emmanuel is grateful for the continued from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for all the missionaries in Turkana that God would continue to empower them to speak the message of the Gospel.

April

In April, Motivator Emmanuel held services in all 3 churches. About 216 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Ngikwakais Village, 23 attended in the daughter church in Loseyanait Village, and 23 attended in the daughter church in Mananarua-Natrione Village. Emmanuel is grateful for the continued from his sponsor.

March

In March, Motivator Emmanuel ministered to his church families. About 69 believers met each Sunday in the mother church in Ngikwakais Village and 145 believers met in the 2 daughter churches combined. Emmanuel is grateful for the support that he receives and asks that you pray with him for those who are migrating in search of food and water for their livestock.

FEbruary

In February, Motivator Emmanuel ministered to his church families. About 61 believers met each Sunday in the mother church in Ngikwakais Village and 72 believers met in the 2 daughter churches combined. One person accepted Christ when the Gospel was shared in Komdai Village. Emmanuel is grateful for the support that he receives and asks that you pray with him for a member of his congregation who is ill, and for those who are migrating in search of food and water for their livestock.

January

In January, Motivator Emmanuel ministered in the mother church. About 114 members attended each Sunday in the mother church and 164 people in the three daughter churches combined. The daughter churches are between 10kms/6 miles – 18 kms/11 miles away from the village where the mother church is located. Emmanuel walks this distance weekly to serve the daughter churches. The villagers in this area collect firewood, make charcoal and have small scale business for their occupations. Emmanuel is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He requests prayers for the members who are migrating in search of water.

2021

December

In October, Motivator Emmanuel ministered in the mother church. About 61 members attended each Sunday in the mother church and 60 people in two daughter churches combined. He also did an outreach in Kambi Kona Village. At this time no one made a decision to follow Christ. Emmanuel is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He requests prayers for the members who are migrating in search of water.

November

In November, Motivator Emmanuel ministered in the mother church, and 3 new members were added to the congregation. About 70 members attended each Sunday. He also did an outreach in Towokaiyeni Village and 4 people accepted Christ. Emmanuel is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He requests prayers for the members who are migrating in search of water.

October

In October, Motivator Emmanuel ministered in the mother church, and 4 new members were added to the congregation. About 81 members attended each Sunday in the mother church. He also did an outreach in Towokaiyeni Village and 4 people accepted Christ. Emmanuel is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He requests prayers for the members who are migrating in search of water.

September

In September, Motivator Emmanuel ministered in the mother church, and 9 new members were added to the congregation. About 87 members attended each Sunday. He also did an outreach in Komdei Village and 4 people accepted Christ. Emmanuel is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He requests prayers for the members who are migrating in search of water.

August

In August, Motivator Emmanuel ministered in the mother church, and 5 people were saved. About 76 members attended each Sunday. Emmanuel is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He requests prayers for the members who are migrating in search of water and for a Bible school to be established.

July

In July, Motivator Emmanuel ministered to two of his church family. About 89 members attended each Sunday in the mother church and 67 members attended in the daugther church in Losenyanait Village. Emmanuel is grateful for the support that he receives from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for the believers who are needing to migrate in search of food and water for their livestock.

June

In June, Motivator Emmanuel ministered to his church family. About 83 members attended each Sunday in the mother church and 45 members attended in  of the daugther churches. He also shared the Gospel in Kambi kong Village, and 1 person accepted Christ. Emmanuel is grateful for the support that he receives from his sponsor.

May

In May, Motivator Emmanuel ministered to his church family. About 68 members attended each Sunday in the mother church and 153 members attended in the 3 daugther churches combined. He also shared the Gospel in Ariwogle Village, and 7 people accepted Christ. He is planning an outreach to Ngikengoi Village (30kms/18.6 miles away) sometime this year. Emmanuel is grateful for the support that he receives from his sponsor.

April

In April, Motivator Emmanuel ministered to his church family. About 74 members attended each Sunday in the mother church. He also shared the Gospel in Komdei Village, and 2 people accepted Christ. Emmanuel is grateful for the support that he receives.