Updates from the field:
2022
December
In December, Motivator Joseph reported that there are 186 members in the mother church in Nachuchukait Village. In the daughter churches, there are 70 members in Nanam Village, and 40 in Nalamachia Village. There are 6 Champions who each lead their own Lighthouse where they are teaching other disciples how to make disciples of others. Joseph plans to reach 1 more village in 2023 – Lokudule!
November
In November, Motivator Joseph held services in all 3 churches. About 173 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Nachukait Village, 105 attended in the daughter church in Nanam Village, and 99 attended in the daughter church in Nalamacha Village. 3 people accepted Christ. Joseph prays for rain.
October
In October, Motivator Joseph held services in all 3 churches. About 138 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Nachukait Village, 84 attended in the daughter church in Nanam Village, and 88 attended in the daughter church in Nalamacha Village. 6 people accepted Christ. Joseph prays for grace.
September
In September, Motivator Joseph held services in all 3 churches. About 185 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Nachukait Village, 113 attended in the daughter church in Nanam Village, and 103 attended in the daughter church in Nalamacha Village. Two people accepted Christ when the Gospel message was shared in Nanam Village. Joseph asks for prayer for strength as he walks from village to village and for the believers to remain strong in their faith.
August
In August, Motivator Joseph held services in all 3 churches. About 173 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Nachukait Village, 105 attended in the daughter church in Nanam Village, and 98 attended in the daughter church in Nalamacha Village. Joseph asks for prayer for strength as he walks from village to village.
July
In July, Motivator Joseph held services in all 3 churches. About 181 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Nachukait Village, 117 attended in the daughter church in Nanam Village, and 87 attended in the daughter church in Nalamacha Village. Joseph asks for prayer for strength as he walks from village to village and for the believers to remain strong in their faith.
June
In June, Motivator Joseph held services in all 3 churches. About 140 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Nachukait Village, 120 attended in the daughter church in Nanam Village, and 81 attended in the daughter church in Nalamacha Village. Joseph plans to reach Lokudule Village with the Gospel sometime soon.
May
In May, Motivator Joseph held services in all 3 churches. About 221 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 202 attended in the two daughter churches combined. 2 people accepted Christ as Savior. Joseph prays that the church members will continue trusting God despite the challenges they face.
April
In April, Motivator Joseph held services in all 3 churches. About 184 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 149 attended in the two daughter churches combined. There are 40 disciples learning how to make disciples of others.
March
In March, Motivator Joseph ministered to his church families. About 206 believers met weekly for services in the mother church in Nachukait Village and 143 in the two daughter churches in Nanam and Nalamacha combined. One people accepted Christ when the Gospel was shared this month in the daughter village of Nanam. Two new members were added to the mother church this month and 4 were added to the daughter church. Joseph in planning an outreach to Lokudule Village, about 25 kms/15.5 miles away, sometime in 2022. He is grateful for the support that he receives from SHARE International and asks that you pray with him for those that are ill and suffering due to lack of rain, and that he would have the strength to walk from village to village.
FEbruary
In February, Motivator Joseph ministered to his church families. About 167 believers met weekly for services in the mother church in Nachukait Village and 125 in the two daughter churches in Nanam and Nalamacha combined. Two people accepted Christ when the Gospel was shared this month. Joseph in planning an outreach to Lokudule Village, about 25 kms/15.5 miles away, sometime in 2022. He is grateful for the support that he receives from SHARE International and asks that you pray with him that they would impact more lives, and that he would have the strength to walk from village to village.
January
In January, Missionary Joseph continued to minister to his church families. 266 members attended Sunday services this month in the mother church and 85 in the two daughter churches combined. The daughter church in Nanam Village is 25 kms/15.5 miles away and he hires a motor bike to transport him as he meets weekly with each group. The church in Nalamachia Village is about half that distance from the mother church. He is planning an outreach to the Village of Lokudule in the future. Joseph is grateful for Share International.
2021
November
In November, Monitor Joseph ministered to all 3 churches. About 142 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Nachukait Village, and 115 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. Two people accepted Christ when the Gospel was shared in the villages that he ministers to. Joseph is planning an outreach in Lokodule Village (30 kms/18.6 miles away) in December. He is thankful for the support that he receives from SHARE International and asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village, for the believers to stay strong in their faith and for rain for the drought-stricken region.
October
In October, Monitor Joseph ministered to all 3 churches. About 183 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Nachukait Village, and 120 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. Joseph is planning an outreach in Lokodule Village (30 kms/18.6 miles away) in December. He is thankful for the support that he receives from SHARE International and for those who are sharing in the work of the Lord. He asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village, for the believers to stay strong in their faith and for rain for the drought-stricken region.
September
In September, Monitor Joseph ministered to all 3 churches. About 181 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Nachukait Village, and 165 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. Three people accepted Christ when the Gospel was shared in the villages that he ministers to. Joseph is planning an outreach in Lokodule Village (30 kms/18.6 miles away) in the future. He is thankful for the support that he receives from SHARE International and asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village, for the believers to stay strong in their faith and for rain for the drought stricken region.
August
In August, Monitor Joseph ministered to all 3 churches. About 187 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Nachukait Village, and 125 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. Three people accepted Christ when the Gospel was shared in the villages that he ministers to. Joseph is planning an outreach in Lokodule Village (30 kms/18.6 miles away) in the future. He is thankful for the support that he receives from SHARE International and asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village.
July
In July, Motivator Joseph ministered to his 3 church families. Approximately 195 believers met weekly in the mother church and 145 met in the 2 daughter churches combined. Joseph is planning an outreach in Lokudule Village, about 30 kms/18.6 miles away, sometime in the future. He asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village and for rain for this area. He is grateful to SHARE International for their support.
June
In June, Monitor Joseph ministered to all 3 churches. About 193 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Nachukait Village, and 115 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. He is planning an outreach in Lokodule Village (30 kms/18.6 miles away) in the future. Joseph is thankful for the support that he receives and asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village.
May
In May, Monitor Joseph ministered to all 3 churches. About 273 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Nachukait Village, and 135 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. He now has 3 Champions leading 3 Lighthouses and discipling 30 members! He is planning an outreach in Lokodule Village (30 kms/18.6 miles away) in the future. Joseph is thankful for the support that he receives and asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village.
April
In April, Monitor Joseph ministered to all 3 churches. About 264 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Nachukait Village, and 140 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. He is planning an outreach in Lokodule Village (30 kms/18.6 miles away) in the future. Joseph is thankful for the support that he receives and asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village.
2020
November
In November, Monitor Joseph ministered to all 3 churches. About 175 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Nachukait Village, and 140 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. He is planning an outreach in Nikwatek Village (15.5 miles away) in the future. Joseph is thankful for the support that he receives.
October
In October, Monitor Joseph ministered to all 3 churches. About 162 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Nachukait Village, and 140 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. Joseph has established 3 Lighthouses (Discipleship Groups) with 30 disciples attending. He has distributed 3 Audio Bibles this month and 1 DMM Bookmark. He is planning an outreach in Lokudule Village (15.5 miles away) in the future. He is praying for the people that continue to migrate in search of food and water for their herds and families.
September
In September, Monitor Joseph resumed services in all 3 churches. About 160 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Nachukait Village, and 115 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. Joseph has established 3 Lighthouses (Discipleship Groups) with 30 disciples attending.
March
In March, Monitor Joseph ministered in his home village, where 193 members attended church each Sunday. About 185 members attended Sunday services in the 2 daughter churches combined. Joseph is grateful for the prayers and support he receives from Share International.
February
In February, Monitor Joseph continued to minister to his church family. 336 members attended Sunday services this month in both the mother churches and the 2 daughter churches in Nanam and Nalanacha. He is praying that the construction of the daughter church in Nalamacha will progress. He is planning an outreach to the Village of Lokudule in the future. Joseph is grateful for Share International.
January
In January, Joseph became a Monitor of Kalobeyei Zone! He continued to minister to his church family. 350 members attended Sunday services this month in both the mother churches and the 2 daughter churches in Nanam and Nalanacha. He is praying that the construction of the daughter church in Nalamacha will progress. He is planning an outreach to the Village of Lokudule in the future. Joseph is grateful for Share International.