James Lolem Arimon Lotonya

    JAMES LOLEM ARIMON LOTONYA

    SHARE Missionary Since: 2007

    Zone: Sopel

    Villages: Kakiring (pop. 700) & Kakurokwei (pop. 400)

    # of Churches: 2

    Total Members: 213

    Lighthouses: 6

    Champions: 6

    Disciples in Lighthouses: 18

    Note to Sponsor:
    Dear Sponsor, Thank you for your great support. God bless.


    Updates from the field:

    2023

    December

    In December, Motivator James reported that the people of Kakiring Village are pastoralists and sell charcoal for a living. There are 115 members in the mother church and 4 Champions each with their own Lighthouse. The daughter church in Kakurokwei Village is about 30 miles from the mother church and James walks that distance weekly to minister to the congregation of 98. There 2 Champions in the daughter church and the disciples there have led 3 people to Christ in 2023. James has discovered one more unreached village in his area. It is about 30 miles from the mother church and he plans to walk to that village in 2024 to hold evangelistic services.

    November

    In November, Motivator James ministered in 3 churches. About 113 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 141 attended in the two daughter churches combined. James is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and for good health and protection. He asks you to join him in praying for much needed rain.

    October

    In October, Motivator James ministered in 3 churches. About 96 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 149 attended in the two daughter churches combined. James is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He asks you to join him in praying for the church leadership and for much needed rain.

    September

    In September, Motivator James ministered in 3 churches. About 96 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 149 attended in the two daughter churches combined. Four disciples shared their faith stories with others. He distributed 4 Audio Bibles. James is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He asks you to join him in praying for the church leadership and for much needed rain.

    August

    In August, Motivator James ministered in 3 churches. About 96 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 149 attended in the two daughter churches combined. Fifteen believers in the 2 daughter churches were baptized this month! James is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and he distributed 4 Audio Bibles. He prays for those suffering from the drought and that the ministry would continue to move forward.

    July

    In July, Motivator James ministered in 3 churches. About 118 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 141 attended in the two daughter churches combined. Four disciples shared their faith stories with others. James is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays for those suffering from the drought.

    June

    In June, Motivator James ministered in 3 churches. About 75 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 120 attended in the two daughter churches combined. James is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays for the church members that have been absent.

    May

    In May, Motivator James ministered in 3 churches. About 75 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 122 attended in the two daughter churches combined. He was able to distribute 4 Audio Bibles and 4 DMM Bookmarks this month. James is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for those suffering due to the drought and those that are absent from church and that they could be supplied with more DMM materials.

    April

    In April, Motivator James ministered in 3 churches. About 90 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 144 attended in the two daughter churches combined. James is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and for God’s goodness. He asks that you pray with him for those suffering due to the drought and those that are absent from church.

    March

    In March, Motivator James ministered in 3 churches. About 78 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 166 attended in the two daughter churches combined. He was able to distribute 4 Audio Bibles and 4 DMM Bookmarks this month. James is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and for God’s unending, unfailing love. He asks that you pray with him for rain and for the many members that are migrating in search of food and water for their livestock.

    February

    In February, Motivator James ministered in 3 churches. About 75 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 122 attended in the two daughter churches combined. James is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for rain and for the many members that are migrating in search of food and water for their livestock.


    2022

    November

    In November, Motivator James ministered in 2 churches. About 78 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 50 attended in the daughter church in Kakurokwei Village. James is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He is planning an outreach to Kaamojong Village sometime soon.

    October

    In October, Motivator James ministered in 2 churches. About 59 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 57 attended in the daughter church in Kakurokwei Village. James is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.

    September

    In September, Motivator James ministered in both churches. About 55 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 the many that are migrating due to the drought.

    August

    In August, Motivator James ministered in 3 churches. About 52 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 98 attended in the two daughter churches combined. A new church was planted in Nakoyo-Asikiria, which is now under James’ responsibilities. James is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for the severe drought in the area.

    July

    In July, Motivator James ministered in both churches. About 62 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 155 attended in the daughter church. James is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for the many that are migrating due to the drought.

    June

    In June, Motivator James ministered in both churches. About 63 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 38 attended in the daughter church. There are 4 Champions teaching 16 disciples how to make disciples of others. James is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.

    May

    In May, Motivator James ministered in both churches. About 63 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 36 attended in the daughter church. James is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays for more souls to be healed and know Christ.

    April

    In April, Motivator James ministered in both churches. About 90 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 32 attended in the daughter church. James is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays for more souls to be healed and know Christ.

    March

    In March, Motivator James ministered to his church families. Approximately 84 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Kakiring Village, and 25 in the daughter church in Kakurokwei Village. James is thankful for the support that he has received from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him that the rains would come soon and for more souls to come to Christ and be healed.

    February

    In February, Motivator James ministered to his church families. Approximately 102 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Kakiring Village, and 16 in the daughter church in Kakurokwei Village. He is planning an outreach in Kamojo Village (48 kms/29.8 miles) sometime in the future. James is thankful for the support that he has received from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him that the rains would come soon and for more DMM tools to help their Lighthouses grow.


    2021

    December

    In December, Motivator James ministered to his church family. Approximately 64 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Kakiring Village, He is planning an outreach in Kamojo Village (48 kms/29.8 miles) sometime in the future. James is thankful for the support that he has received from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him that the rains would come soon.

    November

    In November, Motivator James ministered to his church families. Approximately 64 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Kakiring Village, and 43 attended in the daughter church in Kakurokwei Village. He is planning an outreach in Kamojo Village (48 kms/29.8 miles) sometime in the future. James is thankful for the support that he has received from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him that they could have more Audio and hard copy Bibles and for those affected by drought and famine.

    October

    In October, Motivator James ministered to his church families. Approximately 85 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Kakiring Village, and 48 attended in the daughter church in Kakurokwei Village. He is planning an outreach in Kamojo Village (48 kms/29.8 miles) sometime in the future. James is thankful for the support that he has received from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him that the rains would come soon.

    September

    In September, Motivator James ministered to his church families. Approximately 91 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Kakiring Village, and 52 attended in the daughter church in Kakurokwei Village. He is planning an outreach in Kamojo Village (48 kms/29.8 miles) sometime in the future. James is thankful for the support that he has received from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for the young men in his congregation that they would serve God wholeheartedly and also that the rains would come soon.

    August

    In August, Motivator James ministered to his church families. Approximately 81 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Kakiring Village, and 75 attended in the daughter church in Kakurokwei Village. He is planning an outreach in Kamojo Village (48 kms/29.8 miles) sometime in the future. James is thankful for the DMM material that is helping his church grow in their faith. He is also thankful for the support that he has received from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for his congregation to keep growing in their faith and for rain.

    July

    In July, Motivator James ministered to 2 of his churches. Approximately 81 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Kakiring Village, and 85 attended in the daughter church in Kakurokwei Village. He is planning an outreach in Kamojo Village (48 kms/29.8 miles) sometime in the future. James is thankful for the support that he has received from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for his congregation to keep growing in their faith and for rain.

    June

    In June, Motivator James ministered to 2 of his churches. Approximately 73 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Kakiring Village, and 85 attended in the daughter church in Kakurokwei Village. He is planning an outreach in Kamojo Village (48 kms/29.8 miles) sometime in the future. James is thankful for the support that he has received from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for his congregation to keep growing in their faith.

    May

    In May, Motivator James ministered to 2 of his churches. Approximately 96 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Kakiring Village, and 26 attended in the daughter church in Kakurokwei Village. He is planning an outreach in Kamojo Village (48 kms/29.8 miles) sometime in the future. James is thankful for the support that he has received from his sponsor.

    April

    In April, Motivator James ministered to 2 of his churches. Approximately 74 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Kakiring Village, and 45 attended in the daughter churches in Kakurokwei Village. He is planning an outreach in Kamojo Village (48 kms/29.8 miles) sometime in the future. James is thankful for the support that he has received from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for rain during this season of drought and for clean drinking water.