JAMES EKULEU ECHARAIT
SIMI Class: 2016-2017
Zone: Kalobeyei
Main Village: Oropoi
# of Churches: 2
Total Members: 192
Lighthouses: 4
Champions: 4
Disciples in Lighthouses: 26
Church Progress:
The mother church has 70 members (4 men, 20 women, 12 young men, 8 young women, and 26 children). The daughter church has 100 members (10 men, 60 women, 30 children).
James states, “We are experiencing an increase in number of church members since last month, due to the obedience of the disciples sharing their personal story and God’s story with their neighbors, and we glorify God for that. In fact, we are starting another cell-group that will cater the new attendees (10).
The areas I am serving and targeting to reach are hostile, due to tribal raids and livestock theft, making meetings insecure. Nomadism and pastoralism are also a challenge in these areas. This affects visitations and follow-ups. Pray with us that God will provide good rains and pasture.
We praise God for the DMM Methodology that has brought a new lifestyle to our villages, and Jesus Christ’s message is shared most simply! Thanks to Share International and the Lodwar team for training us and providing materials. God blessings are with you all, Amen.” – August 2020
Note to Sponsor:
Hello my brothers in Christ. I hope you are all doing perfectly fine. My family and I would like to thank you for the continued support we have been receiving from you. God bless you so much.
Updates from the field:
2021
August
In August, Monitor James ministered in both churches and Nakwajom Village, and 3 people were saved. About 77 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 72 attended in the daughter church. James is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He requests prayers for peace along the Uganda/Kenya border. Their village was raided this month and some animals were stolen.
July
In July, Monitor James ministered to the people in the 2 churches. About 77 members attended church each Sunday in the mother church, and 93 attended in the daughter church. 2 new members were added to the mother church this month. He also did an outreach in Nowolojuom Village and 2 people accepted Christ. James is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for safety as he travels and for peace on the Uganda/Kenya border.
June
In June, Monitor James ministered to the people in the 2 churches. About 95 members attended church each Sunday in the mother church, and 96 attended in the daughter church. 3 new members were added to the mother church this month. He also did an outreach in Nakwojam Village and 2 people accepted Christ. James is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for peace in this insecure region.
May
In May, Monitor James ministered to the people in the 2 churches. About 104 members attended church each Sunday in the mother church, and 86 attended in the daughter church. 8 new members were added to the mother church this month. He is planning an outreach to Kosroi Village (5 kms/3 miles away) in August of this year. James is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
April
In April, Monitor James ministered to the people in the 2 churches. About 120 members attended church each Sunday in the mother church, and 64 attended in the daughter church. James is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
2020
November
In November, Monitor James ministered to the people in the 2 churches, as well as sharing the Gospel in Anomakim, Nawolojom, and Kimukoe Village. About 72 members attended church each Sunday in the mother church, and 48 attended in the daughter church. James is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He asks that you join him in prayer regarding the security between the borders of Uganda and Kenya.
October
In October, Monitor James ministered in the 2 churches and in Nakitoe-akwan Village, and 12 people were saved. About 62 members attended church each Sunday in the mother church, and 58 attended in the daughter church. James is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
September
In September, about 66 members attended church each Sunday in the mother church (Oropoi Village), and 77 attended in the daughter church (Nawountos Village). James has established 4 Lighthouses (Discipleship Groups) with 40 disciples attending. 5 of the disciples have led others to Christ!
March
In March, Monitor James shared the Gospel in Anon Akim Village. At this time no one accepted Christ. An average of 146 members attend church each Sunday in the mother church, and the daughter church. James is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
February
In February, Monitor James shared the Gospel in Nawotom Village and 120 people accepted Christ and 66 were baptized. 70 people are attending the Discipleship Class. An average of 145 members attend church each Sunday in the mother church, and the daughter church. James is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
January
In January, James became a Monitor of Kalobeyei Zone! He ministered in Anom-Akim Village, and 2 people accepted Christ. An average of 250 members attend church each Sunday in the mother church, and the daughter church. James is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He is planning on continuing his outreach in the Village of Anom-Akim.
2019
December
In December, Missionary James ministered in Nakwajom Village, and 10 people accepted Christ. An average of 181 members attend church each Sunday in the mother church, and the daughter church. James is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
November
In November, Missionary James ministered in Kosiroi Village, and 10 people accepted Christ. 4 believers were baptized. James has 6 students in Discipleship Class, 4 of whom can freely testify to nonbelievers courageously. An average of 94 members attend church each Sunday in the mother church, and 135 members attend in the daughter church. James is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
October
In October, Missionary James shared the Gospel with the Village of Kosiroi, and 7 people accepted Christ. He is currently discipling 5 people. 214 believers attended church this month in the mother church and daughter church. He is planning an outreach in the Village of Kosiroi in the future. James is grateful for the prayers and support.
September
In September, Missionary James shared the Gospel with the Village of Kosiroi, and 5 people accepted Christ. He is currently discipling one other person. 176 believers attended church this month in the mother church and daughter church. He is planning an outreach in the Village of Kosiroi in the future. James is grateful for the prayers and support.
August
In August, Missionary James Echarait continued to share the Gospel in the home church and the daughter church. 202 believers attended church this month. He is planning an outreach in the Village of Kosiroi in the future. James is grateful for the prayers and support.
July
In July, Missionary James Echarait reached the Kowiroi Village (pop. 150), and 20 people gave their lives to Christ. He is now discipling a class of 8 people. 71 believers attended church this month. James is grateful for the prayers and support.
June
In June, Missionary James Echarait reached the Lotetelut village (pop. 70), and 20 people gave their lives to Christ. 71 believers attended church this month. James is grateful for the prayers and support.
May
In May, Missionary James Echarait reached the Kosiroi Village, where 10 gave their lives to Christ. He has 5 people in discipleship class. 71 believers attended church services this month. James is grateful for the prayers and support.
April
In April, Missionary James Echarait reached the people at the Kosiroi village, where 5 conversions were reported, and 2 people attended discipleship class. He prays for peace along the border of Kenya & Uganda and for the construction of the church. 71 believers attended church this month. James is grateful for the prayers and support.
March
In March, Missionary James Echarait reached the people at the Kosiroi village, where 2 conversions were reported. He prays for peace along the border of Kenya & Uganda and for the construction of the church. 199 believers attended church this month. James is grateful for the prayers and support.
February
In February, Missionary James Echarait reached 105 people at the Kosuroi village, and no conversion were reported. He prays for peace along the border and for the construction of the church. 170 believers attended church this month. James is grateful for the prayers and support.
January
In January, Missionary James Echarait reached 100 people at the Kosiroi village, where 3 conversions were reported. He prays for peace along the border of Kenya & Uganda and for the construction of the church. 156 believers attended church this month. James is grateful for the prayers and support.
