Updates from the field:
2023
November
In November, Monitor Joseph held services in both churches. About 204 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 160 attended in the daughter church. One new member joined the mother church this month. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He asks that you pray for his family and for an end to the drought.
October
In October, Monitor Joseph held services in both churches. About 190 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 120 attended in the daughter church. Three new members joined the mother church this month. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and for rain. He prays that God would continue to supply what they need.
September
In September, Monitor Joseph held services in both churches. About 181 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 115 attended in the daughter church. Two new members joined the mother church this month. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays that the church would have the adequate resources to finish the church project.
August
In August, Monitor Joseph held services in both churches. About 198 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 118 attended in the daughter church. Four new members joined the mother church this month. Two disciples shared their faith stories with others and led them to Christ this month. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays for his family and the church and safety from the floods that have come.
July
In July, Monitor Joseph held services in both churches. About 206 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 151 attended in the daughter church. Four new members joined the mother church this month. He was able to distribute 43 Audio Bibles and 4 DMM Bookmarks. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays for much needed rain and for strength as he walks from village to village.
June
In June, Monitor Joseph held services in both churches. About 204 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 160 attended in the daughter church. One new member was added to the mother church. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He asks you to pray for his family.
May
In May, Monitor Joseph held services in both churches. About 204 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 160 attended in the daughter church. He was able to distribute 41 Audio Bibles and 4 DMM Bookmarks. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and that the church was able to install permanant bathrooms. He prays for those suffering from hunger.
April
In April, Monitor Joseph held services in both churches. About 198 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 100 attended in the daughter church. Nine new members were added to the mother church this month. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and for the rains that have come. He prays for those who have been flooded.
March
In March, Monitor Joseph held services in both churches. About 246 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 129 attended in the daughter church. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and for the rains that have come. He prays for those suffering from hunger.
February
In February, Monitor Joseph held services in both churches. About 185 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 138 attended in the daughter church. Two new members were added to the mother church this month. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays that the fencing around the church compound would be completed shortly, for strength as he walks from village to village and for much needed rain.
January
In January, Monitor Joseph held services in both churches. About 199 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 109 attended in the daughter church. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays that the land purchase for the permanant church building will be complete.
2022
December
In December, Monitor Joseph reported that there are 203 members in the mother church in Nadapal Village. In the daughter church in Naurenpuu Village, there are 120 members. There are 2 Champions who are each leading a Lighthouse where they are teaching disciples how to make disciples of others. Joseph plans to reach 1 more village in 2023 – Lomwargete!
November
In November, Monitor Joseph held services in both churches. About 201 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 122 attended in the daughter church. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays that God will provide rain.
October
In October, Monitor Joseph held services in both churches. About 204 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 117 attended in the daughter church. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays that God will provide rain.
September
In September, Monitor Joseph held services in both churches. About 200 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 176 attended in the daughter church. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for much needed rain in Turkana, and for strength as he walks from village to village.
August
In August, Monitor Joseph held services in both churches. About 246 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 153 attended in the daughter church. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for the many that are suffering.
July
In July, Monitor Joseph held services in both churches. About 185 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 160 attended in the daughter church. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He is going on a mission trip to Israel in November and requests prayers for himself and his family.
June
In June, Monitor Joseph held services in both churches. About 254 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 116 attended in the daughter church. There are 2 Champions teaching 17 disciples how to make disciples of others. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.
May
In May, Monitor Joseph held services in both churches. About 223 members attended each Sunday in the mother church mostly consisting of women and children. About 100 members attended in the daughter church. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and for the rain they received this month.
April
In April, Monitor Joseph held services in both churches. About 258 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 88 attended in the daughter church. Joseph also ministered in Walakan and Natiir 1 villages, and 16 people accepted Christ as Savior. He is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and for the rain they received this month.
March
In March, Monitor Joseph held services in both churches. About 185 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 164 attended in the daughter church. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays that the members will contribute more to church projects.
February
In February, Monitor Joseph held services in both churches. About 208 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 167 attended in the daughter church. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays that the church will be able to do more to support the needy people.
January
In January, Monitor Joseph reported that there are 205 members in the mother church in Nadapal Village and 20 in the daughter church in Naurenpuu Village. In addition to regular church services, Joseph does sacraments, baptisms, homestead-to-homestead evangelism, and teaches the DMM methodology. There are 3 Lighthouses with 16 disciples learning how to make disciples of others.
2021
December
In December, Monitor Joseph ministered to both his church families where 186 believers met weekly in the mother church and 199 in the daughter church. Joseph is grateful for the support that he receives and is looking forward to what God is going to do in 2022. He asks that you pray with him for continued strength as he walks from village to village.
NOvember
In November, Monitor Joseph ministered to his church families. Approximately 206 believers met weekly in the mother church in Nadapal Village and 150 in the daughter church in Naurenpuu Village. The church is praising God for continued good health and protection this past month despite the economic hardships. Joseph is grateful for the support that he receives and asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village.
October
In October, Monitor Joseph ministered in both churches. About 192 member met each Sunday in the mother church, and 185 attended in the daughter church. He is planning an outreach to Nakou Emong Village, about 20 kms/12.4 miles away, sometime in the future. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village. He is grateful for God’s protection over the past month and for good health.
September
In September, Monitor Joseph ministered in both churches, and 12 people were saved. About 184 member met each Sunday in the mother church, and 123 attended in the daughter church. He is planning an outreach to Nakou Emong Village, about 20 kms/12.4 miles away, sometime in the future. Joseph is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village.
August
In August, Monitor Joseph ministered in both churches, and 12 people were saved. About 166 member met each Sunday in the mother church, and 162 attended in the daughter church. Joseph is grateful for his health and the continued support from his sponsor.
July
In July, Monitor Joseph ministered to his mother church family, where about 203 member met each Sunday and 183 in the daughter church in Naurenpuu Village. 5 people accepted Christ when the Gospel was shared. He is planning an outreach to Nakou Emong Village, 18 kms/11.2 miles away, sometime in the future. Joseph is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for strength to walk from village to village.
June
In June, Monitor Joseph ministered to his mother church family, where about 241 member met each Sunday. 5 people accepted Christ when the Gospel was shared. He now has 20 disciples attending Discipleship classes. Joseph is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor and is grateful for the construction of a permanant building to meet in.
May
In May, Monitor Joseph ministered to his church families, and about 239 members attended each Sunday and 254 in the daughter church in Naurenpuu Village. 5 people accepted Christ when the Gospel was shared. He is planning outreaches to Knoyipad and Nagereny Villages (46 kms/28,5 miles and 10kms/6.2 miles away, respectively) in July of this year. Joseph is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
April
In April, Monitor Joseph ministered to his church families, and about 240 members attended each Sunday and 329 in the daughter church in Naurenpuu Village. There are now 20 disciples attending Lighthouses! They are planning to start fundraising for the church structure. Joseph is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
