JAMES EKULEU ECHARAIT
Zone: Kalobeyei
Main Village: Oropoi
Village of Daughter Church:
Nawountos (pop. 150; 20 kms/12.4 miles away)
# of Churches: 2
Total Members: 141
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
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Updates from the field:
March 2021
In March, Monitor James held services in both churches and ministered in Nakwajom Village, and 2 people were saved. Approximately 83 members attended services every week in the mother church in Oropoi Village and 72 members in the daughter church in Naountos Village. James is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. There are now 28 disciples attending the 4 Lighthouses! He is planning an outreach to Kosiroi Village ( 5 kms/3 miles) in June of this year.
February 2021
In February, Monitor James held services in both churches and ministered in Nakwajom Village, and 2 people were saved. James is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. There are now 26 disciples attending the 4 Lighthouses!
January 2021
In January, Monitor James ministered to the people in the 2 churches, as well as sharing the Gospel in Nakwajom Village. About 69 members attended church each Sunday in the mother church, and 58 attended in the daughter church. Six new members joined the mother 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 and for rain in this season of drought. James and his evangelism team are planning on reaching one more village with the Gospel in 2021.
December 2020
In December, Monitor James ministered to the people in the 2 churches, as well as sharing the Gospel in Nawolojom Village. About 61 members attended church each Sunday in the mother church, and 59 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 and also for rain in this season of drought.
November 2020
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 2020
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 2020
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!
Prayer Needs
– Church construction
– Insecurity
Challenges
– Bandits raided the village this month and stole 150 goats.
Note To Sponsor
Dear Sponsor,
May God bless you abundantly for your great support.
March 2020
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.
Prayer Needs
– Peace among the communities along the border of Turkana
– Church construction
– Coronavirus to stop spreading
Challenges
– Insecurity
Note To Sponsor
Dear Sponsor,
I am very grateful for the support that I have been receiving from you for it has helped me reach unreached people with the Gospel. May God bless you. Thank you.
February 2020
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.
Prayer Needs
– Peace among the communities along the border of Turkana
– Church construction
Challenges
– Witchdoctors
– Migration of church members in search of water and green grass for their animals
Note To Sponsor
Dear Sponsor,
I am very grateful for the support that I have been receiving from you for it has helped me reach unreached people with the Gospel. May God bless you. Thank you.
January 2020
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.
Prayer Needs
– Peace among the communities along the border of Turkana
– Church construction
Challenges
– Insecurity
– Migration of church members in search of water and green grass for their animals
Note To Sponsor
Dear Sir Graham Tony,
Thank you for the great support and abundant love you have poured out to my family and the work of God in Turkana. Be blessed.
December 2019
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.
Prayer Needs
– Peace in the county of Turkana
– Church construction
Challenges
– Insecurity
– Migration
Note To Sponsor
Dear Sir Graham Tony,
Thank you for the great support and abundant love you have poured out to my family and the work of God in Turkana. Be blessed.
November 2019
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.
Prayer Needs
– Peace among the three communities on the border
– Church construction
Challenges
– Insecurity
– No church service during rainy season
Note To Sponsor
Hello, my sponsor!
May I thank you for your great support for my family and I. Gods blessings to you and your family.
October 2019
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.
Prayer Needs
– Peace among the three communities on the border
– Church construction
– The need for clean water
Challenges
– Hostilities in the area
– Insecurity
– Migration of church members from one place to another in search of water and green grass for their animals
Note To Sponsor
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Graham,
Thank you for your great concern towards my family and I. God’s blessings to yo and your family. Thank you.
September 2019
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.
Prayer Needs
– Peace among the three communities on the border
– Church construction
Challenges
– Hostilities in the area
– Insecurity
Note To Sponsor
Dear Sponsor,
Thanks to you for the great support and abundant love that you give to support my family and the work of God in Turkana.
Be blessed.
August 2019
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.
Prayer Needs
– Peace among the three communities on the border
– Church construction
Challenges
– Migration of church members in search of water and green grass for their animals
– Insecurity
Note To Sponsor
Hello, my sponsor! I am fine and hoping you are too. May I thank you for your great concerns to me and my family. God’s blessings to you and your family.
July 2019
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 2019
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 2019
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 2019
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.
Prayer Needs
– Peace along the border
– Rain
– Church construction
Challenges
– No services during windy season, due to lack of shelter for worship
– Migration of church members in search of water and green grass for their animals
– Insecurity
Note To Sponsor
Hello, my sponsor! I am fine and hoping you are too. May I salute you in Jesus’ name. May I thank you for your support that has helped my family. God bless you abundantly. Be blessed.
March 2019
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.
Prayer Needs
– Peace along the border
– Drought
– Church construction
Challenges
– No services during windy season, due to lack of shelter for worship
– Migration of church members in search of water and green grass for their animals
– Insecurity
Note To Sponsor
Thanks for your support that has sustained my family. God bless you abundantly.
February 2019
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.
Prayer Needs
– Peace along the border
– Church construction
Challenges
– Traveling is difficult, due to insecurity.
– Migration of people in search of water and green grass for their animals.
Note To Sponsor
Dear Sir Graham Tony,
Much thanks to you for the great support and abundant love to support my family and the work of God in Turkana. Be blessed.
January 2019
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.
Prayer Needs
– Pray for peace in the community of Turkana.
– Church construction
Challenges
– Lack of health facility
– Area is hostile.
– Migration of people
– No Sunday services during the windy, rainy season
Note To Sponsor
Dear Sir Graham Tony,
Much thanks to you for the great support and abundant love to support my family and the work of God in Turkana. Be blessed.
December 2018
In December, Missionary James Echarait reached 105 people at the Kosiroi 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.
Prayer Needs
– Pray for peace in the community.
Challenges
– Lack of a health facility
– Area is hostile.
Note To Sponsor
Dear Sir Graham Tony,
Much thanks to you for the great support and abundant love to support my family and the work of God in Turkana. Be blessed.
November 2018
In November, Missionary James Echarait reached the Kalopeto village, and no conversion were reported. He prays for peace along the border and for the construction of the church. 68 believers attended church this month. James is grateful for the prayers and support.
Prayer Needs
– Pray for peace in the community
– Pray for the construction of the church
Challenges
– Migration of believers
– Area is hostile
– No service in windy and rainy season
Note To Sponsor
Dear Sir Graham Tony,
How are you doing, my friend? I am thankful to God, for we are almost coming to the end of the year. I also want to thank you for the support and prayers we do receive from you on a monthly basis. We wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2019. Thank you and God bless.
