Updates from the field:
2023
December
In December, Motivator James reported that the people of Kangkukus are pastoralists and sell charcoal. There are about 111 members that meet in the mother church regularly. There are 4 disciples that each lead a Lighthouse and these disciples have led 2 people to Christ in 2023. He has identified an unreached village that is 30 miles away and he plans to walk to this village in 2024 to share the Gospel.
November
In November, Motivator James ministered to his home church and a daughter church where approximately 56 believers meet regularly in the mother church in Kangkukus Village, and 192 believers meet in the daughter church in Ngikatukoi Village. He also did an outreach in Ngikatukoi and 2 more people accepted Christ. James is grateful for the support that he receives from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village.
October
In October, Motivator James ministered to his home church and a daughter church where approximately 71 believers meet regularly in the mother church in Kangkukus Village, and 67 believers meet in the daughter church in Ngikatukoi Village. James is grateful for the support that he receives from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for those that are migrating and not attending church and for much needed rain.
September
In September, Motivator James ministered to his home church and a daughter church where approximately 65 believers meet regularly in the mother church in Kangkukus Village, and 79 believers meet in the daughter church in Ngikatukoi Village. Four disciples shared their faith stories with others and led them to Christ and 4 new members were added to the mother church and 1 in the daughter church. He did an outreach in Nakosimae Village and 4 people accepted Christ. James is grateful for the support that he receives from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for those suffering from hunger and that they would be able to get fresh water nearby.
August
In August, Motivator James ministered to his home church and a daughter church where approximately 56 believers meet regularly in the mother church in Kangkukus Village, and 59 believers meet in the daughter church in Ngikatukoi Village. Three new members were added to the mother church. James is grateful for the support that he receives from his sponsor and for God’s goodness. He asks that you pray with him for those suffering from hunger and that they would be able to get fresh water nearby.
July
In July, Motivator James ministered to his home church and the daughter church where approximately 56 believers meet regularly in the mother church in Kangkukus Village, and 202 believers meet in the daughter church in Nakosimae Village. Six disciples shared their faith stories with others this month. James is grateful for the support that he receives from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him that the number of disciples in Lighthouses would increase and for strength as he walks from village to village.
June
In June, Motivator James ministered to his home church where approximately 55 believers meet regularly. James is grateful for the support that he receives from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for the many suffering because of the drought and diseases and for the missionaries in Turkana.
May
In May, Motivator James ministered to his home church and the daughter church where approximately 55 believers meet regularly in the mother church in Kangkukus Village, and 36 believers meet in the daughter church in Nakosimae Village. James is grateful for the support that he receives from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for the many suffering because of the drought and diseases and for the missionaries in Turkana.
April
In April, Motivator James ministered to his home church and the daughter church where approximately 58 believers meet regularly in the mother church in Kangkukus Village, and 40 believers meet in the daughter church in Ngikatukoi Village. Three new members were added to the mother church this month. Four people accepted Christ when the Gospel message was shared. Two disciples in Lighthouses shared their faith with others and led them to Christ. James is grateful for the support that he receives from his sponsor and for God’s kindness.
March
In March, Motivator James ministered to his home church and the daughter church where approximately 70 believers meet regularly in the mother church in Kangkukus Village, and 56 believers meet in the daughter church in Nakosimae Village. Two new members were added to the mother church this month. Three disciples in Lighthouses shared their faith with others and led them to Christ. James is grateful for the support that he receives from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for the many suffering because of the drought and diseases.
February
In February, Motivator James ministered to his home church and the daughter church where approximately 58 believers meet regularly in the mother church in Kangkukus Village, and 29 believers meet in the daughter church in Nakosimae Village. James is grateful for the support that he receives from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for the many suffering because of the drought and diseases.
January
In January, Motivator James ministered to his home church and the daughter church where approximately 53 believers meet regularly in the mother church in Kangkukus Village, and 45 believers meet in the daughter church in Nakosimae Village. James is grateful for the support that he receives from his sponsor and for the Audio Bibles that they received. He asks that you pray with him for their children who have recently returned to school and for the many suffering because of the drought.
2022
December
In December, Motivator James reported that there are 100 members in the mother church in Kangkukus Village. There are 3 Champions who are each leading a Lighthouse where they are teaching disciples how to make disciples of others. James plans to reach 1 more village in 2023 – Kengolereng!
November
In November, Motivator James ministered in both churches. About 56 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 40 attended in the daughter church. James is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays for relief from drought and famine that are affecting all of them.
October
In October, Motivator James ministered in both churches. About 87 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 70 attended in the daughter church. 2 people accepted Christ as Savior. James is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays for relief from drought and famine that are affecting all of them.
September
In September, Motivator James ministered in both churches. About 75 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 107 attended in the daughter church. 3 people accepted Christ, joined the mother church and 2 people joined the daughter church this month. James is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays for relief from drought and famine that are affecting all of them.
August
In August, Motivator James ministered in both churches. About 50 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 89 attended in the daughter church. 2 people joined the mother church, 1 person joined the daughter church this month. James is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays for relief from drought and famine.
July
In July, Motivator James ministered in both churches. About 58 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 77 attended in the daughter church. 2 people accepted Christ, were baptized and joined the church this month. James is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and for the training that he received during STORM. He prays for relief from drought and famine.
June
In June, Motivator James ministered in both churches. About 65 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 45 attended in the daughter church. James is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays for relief from drought and famine.
May
In May, Motivator James ministered in both churches. About 52 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 57 attended in the daughter church. James is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.
April
In April, Motivator James ministered in both churches. About 37 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 57 attended in the daughter church. There are 18 disciples learning how to make disciples of others. James is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He thanks God for the rain they received this month.
March
In March, Motivator James ministered to two of his church families. About 45 believers met each week at the mother church in Kangkukus Village and 41 in the daughter church in Ngikatukoi Village. 2 people accepted Christ when the Gospel was shared in the village. James is grateful for the support that he receives and asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village and also for the believers to stay strong in their faith, especially those who are needing to migrate in search of food and water for their livestock.
February
In February, Motivator James ministered to two of his church families. About 39 believers met each week at the mother church in Kangkukus Village and 29 in the daughter church in Ngikatukoi Village. He also did an outreach in Napetao Village, at this time no one made a decision to follow Christ. James is grateful for the support that he receives and asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village and also for the believers to stay strong in their faith, especially those who are needing to migrate in search of food and water for their livestock.
January
In January, Monitor James reported that there are 86 members in the mother church in Kangkukus Village and 67 members in the daughter church in Ngikatukoi Village. In addition to regular services, James does baptisms, homestead-to-homestead evangelism, and teaches the DMM methodology.
2021
December
In December, Monitor James ministered to his church family, where approximately 43 members attended each Sunday an 48 members attended church in Nakatapan Village. He is grateful for the support that he receives from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for rain for this area, and for the believers that are migrating in search of water and food for their livestock.
November
In November, Monitor James ministered to his church family, where approximately 42 members attended each Sunday in the mother church and 28 in the daughter church in Nakatapan Village. He is grateful for the support that he receives from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for rain for this area and for the believers that are needing to migrate to find food and water.
October
In October, Monitor James ministered to his church family, where approximately 38 members attended each Sunday and 30 members attended church in Lochor Edome Village. He is grateful for the support that he receives from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for rain for this area, and for the believers that are migrating in search of water and food for their livestock.
September
In September, Monitor James ministered to his church family, where approximately 59 members attended each Sunday and 66 members attended church in Lochor Edome Village. He did an outreach in Kalototor Village and 9 people accepted Christ when the Gospel message was shared! He is grateful for the support that he receives from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for rain for this area, and for the believers that are migrating in search of water and food for their livestock.
August
In August, Monitor James ministered to his church family, where approximately 54 members attended each Sunday. He did an outreach in Amoni a Kalototor Village and 15 people accepted Christ when the Gospel message was shared! He is grateful for the support that he receives from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for rain for this area.
July
In July, Monitor James ministered to his church family, where approximately 47 members attended each Sunday. He did an outreach in Amoni a Kailo Village and 2 people accepted Christ when the Gospel message was shared. He is grateful for the support that he receives from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for rain for this area.
June
In June, Monitor James ministered to his church family, where approximately 48 members attended each Sunday. He is grateful for the support that he receives from his sponsor.
May
In May, Monitor James ministered to his church family, where approximately 59 members attended each Sunday. James did an outreach to Nadipoe Village and 4 people accepted Christ. He is grateful for the support that he receives from his sponsor.
April
In April, Monitor James resumed services in the mother church, where approximately 40 members attended each Sunday. James is planning an outreach to Kona Mbaya Village (6kms/3.7 miles) In May. He is grateful for the support that he receives from his sponsor.
