Updates from the field:
2023
December
In December, James reported that the people of Oropoi Village sell charcoal, firewood and raise livestock for a living. The mother church in Oropoi Village have about 174 members that attend regularly. There are 5 Champions that are each leading a Lighthouse and the disciples there have led 15 people to Christ in 2023. In the daughter church in Nawountos Village, about 12.5 miles from the mother church, there are about 77 members. James travels to this village by motorbike weekly. The disciples in the Lighthouses here have led 11 people to Christ in 2023. He has also identified one more unreached village about 4 miles away and plans to do an outreach there sometime in 2024.
November
In November, James ministered in two churches. An average of 91 members attend church each Sunday in Oropo Village, and 126 in the daughter church in Nawountos. He did an outreach in Lokamusio Village and 3 people accepted Christ. Three people joined the mother church and 9 joined the daugther church. James is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for peace in the area and for a source of clean water.
September
In September, James ministered in the mother church in Oropoi Village, where an average of 95 members attend church each Sunday, and 127 in the daughter church in Nawountos. This month 10 disciples shared their faith stories with others and led them to Christ. 6 people joined the mother church and 7 joined the daugther church. He distributed 3 Audio Bibles. James is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for the many that are migrating and for peace and safety.
August
In August, James ministered in the mother church in Oropoi Village, where an average of 102 members attend church each Sunday, and 135 in the daughter church. When the Gospel message was shared in Kimukoe Village, 2 more people accepted Christ. This month11 disciples shared their faith stories with others. James is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor and for God’s kindness. He asks that you pray with him for the many that are migrating.
July
In July, James ministered in the mother church in Oropoi Village, where an average of 91 members attend church each Sunday, and 117 in the daughter church. When the Gospel message was shared in Kimukoe Village, 2 more people accepted Christ. Three new members were added to the mother church this month. This month 8 disciples shared their faith stories with others. James is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him that God would continue to impact their lives as they take the Gospel to others and also for the many that are migrating.
june
In June, James ministered in the mother church in Oropoi Village, where an average of 97 members attend church each Sunday, and 133 in the daughter church. Eight disciples shared their faith stories with others this month. James is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor and for God’s protection. He asks that you pray with him for peace in the area and also for the many that are migrating.
May
In May, James ministered in the mother church in Oropoi Village, where an average of 97 members attend church each Sunday, and 138 in the daughter church. When the Gospel message was shared in Kimukoe Village, 3 people accepted Christ. Seven new members were added to the mother church this month. James is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him that God would continue to impact their lives as they take the Gospel to others and also for the many that are migrating.
April
In April, James ministered in the mother church in Oropoi Village, where an average of 106 members attend church each Sunday, and 161 in the daughter church. Another 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 church leadership and for the many believers that are migrating in search of pasture and water for their animals.
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.
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.
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.
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.
