JOHN EMMANUEL EBONGON
SIMI Class: 2016-2017
Zone: Sopel
Main Village: Nagetei (pop. 1,000)
Villages of Daughter Churches:
Lotesuro (pop. 500; 18 kms/11 miles away)
Loreng (pop. 750; 25 kms/15.5 miles away)
# of Churches: 3
Total Members: 161
Lighthouses: 4
Champions: 4
Disciples in Lighthouses: 12
Updates from the field:
March 2021
In March, Motivator John held services in all 3 churches. Approximately 52 members met weekly in the mother church and 85 members in the 2 daughter churches combined. John is planning outreaches to Kaipokok and Nangocho Villages (20 kms/12.4 miles) sometime in 2021. He currently has 4 Lighthouse groups with 12 disciples.
February 2021
In February, Motivator John held services in all 3 churches and ministered in 2 other villages. 12 people were saved.
January 2021
In January, Motivator John ministered to his churches. About 52 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Nagetei Village, and 83 attended in the 2 daughter churches in Loreng and Lotesiro Villages combined. John and his evangelistic team plan to share the Gospel in 2 other villages this year.
December 2020
In December, Motivator John ministered to his churches. About 47 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Nagetei Village, and 114 attended in the 2 daughter churches in Loreng and Lotesiro Villages combined. John is planning another outreach to Kaipokot Village (12 miles away) in the future.
November 2020
In November, Motivator John ministered to his churches. About 50 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Nagetei Village, and 127 attended in the 2 daughter churches in Loreng and Lotesiro Villages combined. John is planning another outreach to Kaipokot Village (12 miles away) in the future.
October 2020
In October, Motivator John ministered to his churches. About 44 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Nagetei Village, and 118 attended in the 2 daughter churches in Loreng and Lotesiro Villages combined. John did an outreach to Kaemanik Village and 11 people trusted Christ as their Savior. He is planning another outreach to Kaipokot Village (12 miles away) in the future.
September 2020
In September, Motivator John resumed services in his churches. About 48 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Nagetei Village, and 121 attended in the 2 daughter churches in Loreng and Lotesiro Villages combined. John has established 4 Lighthouses (Discipleship Groups) with 19 disciples learning how to become disciple-makers.
March 2020
In March, Motivator John continued to share the Gospel in his area. 184 believers attended Sunday services in the mother church and the daughter churches in Loreng and Lotesiro. Two new members were added to the church this month. John is grateful for Share International for the support that he receives.
Prayer Needs
– God’s protection against the Coronavirus
– Church construction
Challenges
– Water
– Traveling long distances to reach other villages
January 2020
In January, Motivator John again shared the Gospel in the Village of Nangatunyo, and 3 people accepted Christ. 220 believers attended Sunday services in the mother church and the daughter churches in Loreng and Lotesiro. Four new members were added to the church this month. He is looking to plant a church in the Village of Kaipokok in the future. John is grateful for Share International.
Prayer Needs
– Increase in church members
– Church construction
November 2019
In November, Missionary John again shared the Gospel in the Village of Kaipokok, and 3 people accepted Christ. 209 believers attended Sunday services. Five new members were added to the church this month. He is looking to plant a church in the Village of Kaipokok in the future. John is grateful for Share International.
Prayer Needs
– For the needy
– Church construction
– The need for water
Challenges
– Water problems
– Walking long distances to reach villages
– Traditional practices
October 2019
In October, Missionary John shared the Gospel in the Village of Kaipokok, and 2 people accepted Christ. 221 believers attended Sunday services. Seven new members were added to the church this month. He is looking to plant a church in the Village of Kaipokok in the future. John is grateful to Share International.
Prayer Needs
– Increase of church members
– Church construction
Challenges
– Water problems
– Walking long distances to reach villages
– Traditional practices
September 2019
In September, Missionary John shared the Gospel in the Village of Lowoikoyan, and 6 people accepted Christ. Three people are attending the discipleship class. 200 believers attended Sunday services. Two new members were added to the church this month. He is looking to plant a church in the Village of Kaipokok in the future. John is grateful to Share International.
Prayer Needs
– Water borehole
– Church construction
Challenges
– Low church attendance
– Walking long distances to reach villages
– Traditional practices
August 2019
In August, Missionary John Ebong’on shared the Gospel in the Village of Kaipok, and 3 people accepted Christ. Three students are attending Discipleship Class. 210 believers attended Sunday services. He is looking to plant a church in the Village of Kaipokok in the future. John is grateful to Share International for making it possible for him to be a missionary and do God’s work.
Prayer Needs
– Increase of church members
– Church construction
Challenges
– Lack of water
– Walking long distances to reach villages
– Traditional practices
July 2019
In July, Missionary John Ebong’on shared again in the Village of Lokoukwee. 157 believers attended Sunday services. He is looking at planting a church in the Village of Kaipokok in the future. John is grateful to Share International.
Prayer Needs
– Increase of church members
– Church construction
Challenges
– Water scarcity
– Walking long distances to reach villages
– Traditional practices
June 2019
In June, Missionary John Ebong’on reached the Lokoukwee Village, (pop. 54) and 4 people gave their lives to Christ. He disciples a class of 2. 157 believers attended Sunday services. He is looking to plant a church in the Village of Kaipokok in the near future.
Prayer Needs
– More souls to be saved
Challenges
– Walking long distances to reach villages
– Lack of support to the needy
– Low church attendance
May 2019
In May, Missionary John ministered in the Kaipokok Village. There are currently 15 students attending Discipleship Class regularly. John is grateful to Share International for making it possible for him to be a missionary and do God’s work.
April 2019
In April, Missionary John Ebong’on reached the Sopel Village, and 3 people gave their lives to Christ. He prays for the church construction and for more church members. 150 believers attended Sunday services. He targets the Kaipokok Village for future church planting. John is grateful to Share International.
Prayer Needs
– Increase of church members
– Church construction
Challenges
– Hunger
– Walking long distances to reach villages
– Traditional practices
– Low church attendance
March 2019
In March, Missionary John Ebong’on reached the Kaipokok village with the Gospel. 3 people came to Christ Jesus. He disciples a class of 3 people in the village. He prays for church construction. 326 believers attended Sunday services. He targets Kaipokok village for future church planting. John is grateful to Share International.
Prayer Needs
– Need for clean water
– Church reinforcement
Challenges
– Walking long distances to reach villages
– Witchdoctors in the area
February 2019
In February, Missionary John Ebong’on reached the Kaipokok village with the Gospel, and 2 people came to Christ. He prays for the sick, the church repair, and for rainfall. 144 believers attended Sunday services. He targets the Kaipokok village for future church planting. John is grateful to Share International.
Prayer Needs
– Pray for the sick people.
– Need for a borehole in his village
– Teaching generosity with the local church
Challenges
– Walking long distances to reach villages
– Opposition from traditional witchdoctor
– Lack of support to the needy
January 2019
In January, Missionary John Ebong’on reached the Kaipokok village with the Gospel. 2 people came to Christ, and 36 people were baptized. He prays for the sick, the church repair, and for rainfall. 210 believers attended Sunday services. He targets the Kaipokok village for future church planting. John is grateful to Share International for making it possible for him to be a missionary and do God’s work.
Prayer Needs
– Need for church building repairs
– Pray for the sick people
– Need for a borehole in his village
– Need for rain
– More church members
Challenges
– Walking long distances to reach villages
– Inadequate water
– Lack of support to the needy
