JAMES EKULEU ECHARAIT
SHARE Missionary Since: 2018
Zone: Kalobeyei
Villages: Oropoi & Nawountos
# of Churches: 2
Total Members: 235
Lighthouses: 4
Champions: 4
Disciples in Lighthouses: 48
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:
Dear Sponsor, Thank you for your support that has sustained me and my family. God bless you.
Updates from the field:
2023
March
In March, James ministered in the mother church in Oropoi Village, where an average of 109 members attend church each Sunday, and 126 in the daughter church. 18 believers were baptized this month and 5 new members were added to the mother church and 7 to the daughter church. James is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for peace along the Uganda – Kenya border and for the many believers that are migrating in search of pasture and water for their animals.
January
In January, James ministered in the mother church in Oropoi Village, where an average of 102 members attend church each Sunday, and 131 in the daughter church. When he shared the Gospel message in Nakwajom Village, two people accepted Christ. James is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for peace along the Uganda – Kenya border.
February
In February, James ministered in the mother church in Oropoi Village, where an average of 103 members attend church each Sunday, and 112 in the daughter church. 18 believers were baptized this month and 6 new members were added to the mother church. James is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for peace along the Uganda – Kenya border and for the many believers that are migrating in search of pasture and water for their animals.
2022
December
In December, Monitor James reported that there are 165 members in the mother church. In the daughter church, there are 70 members in Nawountos Village. There are 5 Champions who are each leading their own Lighthouse where the are teaching disciples how to make disciples of others. James plans to reach 1 more village in 2023 – Kosuroi!
November
In November, Monitor James ministered in both churches. About 103 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 98 attended in the daughter church. James is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.
October
In October, Monitor James ministered in both churches. About 110 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 96 attended in the daughter church. James also shared the Gospel in Nakwajom Village, and 31 people accepted Christ as Savior! James is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays for healing for those who are unwell.
September
In September, Monitor James ministered in both churches. About 96 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 99 attended in the daughter church. James also shared the Gospel in Anom-akim Village. James is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. His DMM classes are growing and he needs more Audio Bibles. He asks that you pray with him for peace within the country and neighboring borders.
August
In August, Monitor James ministered in the mother church. About 102 members attended each Sunday in the mother church. James is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for peace within the country and neighboring borders as some cattle were stolen from his village this past month.
July
In July, Monitor James ministered in both churches. About 79 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 72 attended in the daughter church. James also shared the Gospel in Kimukoe Village, and 3 people accepted Christ as Savior. James is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for peace within the country and neighboring borders as some cattle were stolen from his village this past month.
June
In June, Monitor James ministered in both churches. About 85 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 123 attended in the daughter church. James also shared the Gospel in Kimukoe Village, and 2 people accepted Christ as Savior. James is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.
May
In May, Monitor James ministered in both churches. About 123 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 119 attended in the daughter church. James also shared the Gospel in Nakwajom Village again, and 2 people accepted Christ as Savior. James is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He thanks God for the rain they received this month.
April
In April, Monitor James ministered in both churches. About 129 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 90 attended in the daughter church. James also shared the Gospel in Nakwajom Village, and 7 people accepted Christ as Savior. 12 believers were baptized. James is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.
March
In March, Monitor James ministered to both his church families. About 122 believers met weekly in the mother church in Oropoi Village and 128 in the daughter church in Nawountos Village. 15 new members were added to the daughter church this month. He also shared the Gospel in Oropoi Village and 5 people accepted Christ. He has an outreach planned in Kosroi Village, about 5 kms/3.1 miles away, in June of this year. James is grateful for the support that he receives from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for peace in the area and for those that are migrating in search of water.
February
In February, Monitor James ministered to both his church families. About 94 believers met weekly in the mother church in Oropoi Village and 102 in the daughter church in Nawountos Village. 8 new members were added to the mother church this month and 3 in the daughter church. He also shared the Gospel in Anom-Akim Village and 5 people accepted Christ. He has an outreach planned in Kosroi Village, about 5 kms/3.1 miles away, in June of this year. James is grateful for the support that he receives from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for the churches to grow in their faith and for more souls to be saved.
January
In January, Monitor James ministered in both churches. About 165 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 58 attended in the daughter church. The villagers in his area make charcoal, collect firewood and care for livestock. James is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He also asks that you pray with him for rain for this drought-stricken region as many people are migrating in search of water and food.
2021
December
In December, Monitor James ministered in both churches. About 91 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 54 attended in the daughter church. James is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He is grateful that peacemakers came from both countries (Uganda/Kenya) to talk, and he prays that peace will continue to prevail. He also asks that you pray with him for rain for this drought-stricken region as many people are migrating in search of water and food.
November
in November, Monitor James ministered in both churches. About 110 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 101 attended in the daughter church. James is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He is grateful for the peace talks that took place this past month and prays that peace would prevail.
October
In October, Monitor James ministered in both churches. About 72 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 92 attended in the daughter church. When the Gospel was shared, 10 people accepted Christ and 5 believers were baptized! James is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He is grateful that peacemakers came from both countries (Uganda/Kenya) to talk, and he prays that peace will continue to prevail. He also asks that you pray with him for rain for this drought-stricken region as many people are migrating in search of water and food.
September
In September, Monitor James ministered in both churches. About 59 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 90 attended in the daughter church. He also did an outreach to a new village, Kosiroi Village and 2 people accepted Christ. 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.
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.
