Joseph Ewalan, Monitor

    JOSEPH EWALAN

    SHARE Missionary Since: 2010

    Zone: Nakiria

    Villages: Lomekwi (pop, 1,500), Nasura (pop. 370),
    Namariamawoi (pop. 350), Lotiirmoe (pop. 300), Kangatkusio (pop. 400),
    Kalokol (pop. 3,600), Loalany (pop. 200), Nayanae-Katwaan (pop. 1,900),
    & Nangomo (pop. 500)

    # of Churches: 9

    Total Members: 739

    Lighthouses: 22

    Champions: 22

    Disciples in Lighthouses: 107

    Note to Sponsor:
    Dear Sponsor, Thank you for your continued support and prayers.


    Updates from the field:

    2023

    December

    In December, Monitor Joseph reported that the people of Lomekwi Village make their living as pastoralists, selling baskets that they have made and fishing. There are 127 members in the mother church and 11 Champions each leading a Lighthouse. The 52 disciples have led 2 others to Christ in 2023. The daughter churches are located between 4 and 28 miles away from the mother church. Joseph walks to these villages weekly to hold services. The 11 Champions are leading 55 disciples and these disciples have led 5 people to Christ in 2023.

    November

    In November, Monitor Joseph ministered to 9 of his church families. About 83 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Lomekwi Village, 29 in Nangomo; 54 in Kanyatukusio; 32 in Lotiirmoe; 58 in Nariamawoi; 50 in Namataye; 45 in Loalany; 50 in Lokalale Akwaan; and 93 in Namakat. Twenty-five disciples shared their faith stories with others this month. He is thankful for the support from his sponsors and that Lighthouse attendance has increased. He asks that you pray with him for an end to the drought.

    September

    In September, Monitor Joseph ministered to 9 of his church families. About 80 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Lomekwi Village, 24 in Nangomo; 52 in Kanyatukusio; 22 in Lotiirmoe; 49 in Nariamawoi; 72 in Namataye; 75 in Loalany; 53 in Lokalale Akwaan; and 89 in Nazura. Seventeen disciples shared their faith stories with others this month. He is thankful for the support from his sponsors and those who give to the SHARE Ministry. He asks that you pray with him for much needed rain.

    July

    In July, Monitor Joseph ministered to all of his church families. About 77 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Lomekwi Village, 53 in the daughter church in Namakat; 29 in Nangomo; 41 in Kanyatukusio; 32 in Lotiirmoe; 58 in Nariamawoi; 50 in Namataye; 45 in Loalany; 50 in Lokalale Akwaan; and 62 in Nazura. Thirty disciples shared their faith stories with others this month and 5 people accepted Christ and joined the mother church. He is thankful for the support from his sponsors. He asks that you pray with him for the believers that they would continue to grow in their faith and have a desire to worship God.

    June

    In June, Monitor Joseph ministered to all of his church families. About 83 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Lomekwi Village, 93 in the daughter church in Namakat; 29 in Nangomo; 54 in Kanyatukusio; 32 in Lotiirmoe; 58 in Nariamawoi; 50 in Namataye; 45 in Loalany; and 50 in Lokalale Akwaan. One new member joined the mother church this month. He is thankful for the support from his sponsors. He asks that you pray with him for the church and for those suffering from the drought.

    May

    In May, Monitor Joseph ministered to all of his church families. About 83 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Lomekwi Village, 93 in the daughter church in Namakat; 29 in Nangomo; 54 in Kanyatukusio; 32 in Lotiirmoe; 58 in Nariamawoi; 50 in Namataye; 45 in Loalany; and 50 in Lokalale Akwaan. He is thankful for the support from his sponsors. He asks that you pray with him for those that have been infected with malaria and for healing for the sick.

    April

    In April, Monitor Joseph ministered to all of his church families. About 89 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Lomekwi Village, 93 in the daughter church in Namakat; 29 in Nangomo; 48 in Kanyatukusio; 21 in Lotiirmoe; 57 in Nariamawoi; 48 in Namataye; 57 in Loalany; and 66 in Lokalale Akwaan. He is thankful for the support from his sponsors and for the rain. He asks that you pray with him for those that have been affected by the flooding.

    FEbruary

    In February, Monitor Joseph ministered to all of his church families. About 80 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Lomekwi Village, 240 in the daughter church in Namakat; 24 in Nangomo; 52 in Kanyatukusio; 22 in Lotiirmoe; 49 in Nariamawoi; 72 in Namataye; 75 in Loalany; 89 in Nasura; and 53 in Lokalale Akwaan. He is thankful for the support from his sponsors and for God healing a possessed boy. He asks that you pray with him for the many that are migrating due to the drought and for clean water for his village.

    January

    In January, Monitor Joseph ministered to two of his church families. About 77 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Lomekwi Village and 63 in the daughter church in Naperingilae. He is thankful for the support from his sponsors and asks that you pray with him for the many that are migrating due to the drought.


    2022

    December

    In December, Monitor Joseph reported that there are 111 members in the mother church in Lomekwi Village. In the daughter churches, there are 80 in Kangatukosio Village, 64 in Kalokol Village, 62 in Nangomo Village, 35 in Lotiirmoe Village, 80 in Nayanae-Katwaan Village, 70 in Namariamawoi Village, 29 in Nasura Village, and 34 in Laolony Village. There are 20 Champions each leading their own Lighthouses where they are teaching disciples how to make disciples of others. Joseph plans to reach 1 more village in 2023 – Kajukjuk!

    November

    In November, Monitor Joseph ministered in 8 churches. About 66 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 387 attended in the 7 daughter churches combined. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays for rain.

    October

    In October, Monitor Joseph ministered in the mother church, and about 56 members attended each Sunday. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.

    September

    In September, Monitor Joseph ministered in 7 of his churches. About 59 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Lomekwi Village, and 266 attended in 6 of the daughter churches combined. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him much needed rain.

    August

    In August, Monitor Joseph ministered in 4 of his churches. About 75 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Lomekwi Village, and 144 attended in 2 of the daughter churches combined. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him that more believers would attend Lighthouses.

    July

    In July, Monitor Joseph ministered in 7 of his churches. About 89 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Lomekwi Village, and 359 attended in 6 of the daughter churches combined. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for the villages that he is reaching that they would be open to hearing the Word of God.

    June

    In June, Monitor Joseph ministered in 2 of his churches. About 69 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Lomekwi Village, and 164 attended in the daughter church in Kangatkusio Village. There are 8 Champions teaching 44 disciples how to make disciples of others. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.

    May

    In May, Monitor Joseph ministered in the mother church, and about 81 members attended each Sunday. He plans to have a revival meeting soon. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.

    April

    In April, Monitor Joseph held services in 6 of his churches. About 91 members attended each Sunday in the mother church alone. There are 44 disciples learning how to make disciples of others. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays for the STORM team that is coming in July.

    March

    In March, Monitor Joseph ministered to seven of his churches. About 81 believers met weekly in the mother church in Lomekwi Village each week and 348 believers met in 5 of the daughter churches in Kalokol, Lotiirmoe, Nariamawoi, Loalony, Nangomo and Nayanae Ekalale villages combined. He did an outreach in Loalany, Nariamawoi and Kang’atukurio  villages, and 175 people accepted Christ and 45 people were baptized! Joseph is grateful for the support that he receives and asks that you pray with him for the villages that they are planning to reach with the Gospel, (He has 3 more villages that he would like to reach this year), and for rain as many are suffering from the drought.

    February

    In February, Monitor Joseph ministered to six of his churches. About 80 believers met weekly in the mother church in Lomekwi Village each week and 278 believers met in 4 of the daughter churches in Kalokol, Kangatkusio, Lotiirmoe, Nariamawoi and Nayanae Ekalale villages combined. He is planning an outreach in Loalany Village, about 40 kms/24.8 miles away, sometime this year. Joseph is grateful for the support that he receives and asks that you pray with him for rain as many are suffering from the drought.

    January

    In January, Monitor Joseph continued to minister weekly to his 8 church families. They range in distance of 5 kms/3 miles to 42 kms/26 miles from the mother church. Joseph walks this distance every week. The people in the villages do basketry, fishing and are pastoralists. He and his team have identified 3 villages that they are planning outreaches in for 2022.  He appreciates the prayers and support from his sponsor.


    2021

    December

    In December, Monitor Joseph ministered to his 9 church familes. Approximately 65 believers met each week for services in the mother church and 334 in the 8 daughter churches combined. He is grateful for the support that he receives and praises God that the Turkana tribe are accepting the Gospel and also grateful for the dedication of 9 babies at Nayanae ekalale Village. Joseph asks that you pray with him that his church family remain strong in the faith as they migrate in search of food and water for their livestock and also prayers for the planned screening of The Jesus Film in several villages in 2022.

    November

    In November, Monitor Joseph ministered to his 7church familes. Approximately 103 believers met each week for services in the mother church and 272 in the 6 daughter churches. Joseph asks that you pray with him that his church family remain strong in the faith as they migrate in search of food and water for their livestock.

    September

    In September, Monitor Joseph ministered to his 6 church familes. Approximately 76 believers met each week for services in the mother church and 361 in the 5 daughter churches. He is planning an outreach to Algama Village, about 30 kms/18.6 miles away sometime in the future. Joseph asks that you pray with him that his church family remain strong in the faith as they migrate in search of food and water for their livestock.

    August

    In August, Monitor Joseph ministered to his church family. About 68 members attended each Sunday in the mother church and 296 in 5 of the daughter churches combined. 15 disciples have now shared their faith and led others to Christ this month! 7 new members were added to the daughter churches this momth. Joseph is planning an outreach to Alagama Village (30 kms/18.6 miles away) sometime in 2021. He is thankful for the support from his sponsors and is looking forward to a visit with the SHARE Team who will be coming soon.

    July

    In July, Monitor Joseph ministered to his 5 church familes. Approximately 57 believers met each week for services in the mother church and 326 in the 5 daughter churches. He is planning an outreach to Algama Village, about 30 kms/18.6 miles away sometime in the future. Joseph asks that you pray with him that his church family remain strong in the faith as they migrate in search of food and water for their livestock.

    June

    In June, Monitor Joseph ministered to his church family. About 52 members attended each Sunday in the mother church and 326 in 6 of the daughter churches combined.  He did an outreach in Lomeyan Village. Joseph is planning an outreach to Alagama Village (30 kms/18.6 miles away) sometime in 2021. He is thankful for the support from his sponsors and asks that you pray with him for spiritual growth within the church body.

    May

    In May, Monitor Joseph ministered to his church family. About 49 members attended each Sunday in the mother church and 327 in 6 of the daughter churches combined. There are now 8 Champions leading 8 Lighthouses with 44 disciples attending. 20 disciples have now shared their faith and led others to Christ! 24 new members were added to the daughter churches this momth. Joseph is planning an outreach to  Lochampa Village (20 kms/12 miles away) sometime in 2021. He is thankful for the support from his sponsors.