JAMES EKULEU ECHARAIT
SHARE Missionary Since: 2018
Zone: Kalobeyei
Main Village: Oropoi
# of Churches: 2
Village of Daughter Church:
Nawonitis
Total Members: 223
Lighthouses: 5
Champions: 5
Disciples in Lighthouses: 26
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 continued monthly support and prayers. God bless.
Updates from the field:
2022
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.
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.
