PETER EKAI EKAAL
SIMI Class: 2017-18
Wife: Delia Ekai
Children:
Geofrey, Celestine,
Samwel, Irine,
Shadrack, Esther,
James, Deborah
Zone: Sopel
Main Village: Lomeyen (pop. 480)
Village of Daughter Church:
Naoyawoi (pop. 500; 17 kms/10.6 miles away)
# of Churches: 2
Total Members: 103
Lighthouses: 3
Champions: 3
Disciples in Lighthouses: 15
Updates from the field:
March 2021
In March, Motivator Peter ministered in both churches. Approximately 69 members attended services each week in the mother church and 52 in the daughter church in Naoyawoi Village. He also shared the Gospel in Napeikar Village. One new Lighthouse was started and now 17 disciples are being trained.
February 2021
In February, Motivator Peter ministered in both churches, and 5 people were saved.
January 2021
In January, Motivator Peter ministered to his congregations. 65 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 52 members attended in Naoyawoi Villages. Peter and his evangelism team are planning on sharing the Gospel with at least one new village in 2021.
December 2020
In December, Motivator Peter ministered to his congregations. 74 members attended church each Sunday in the mother church, and 121 members attended churches in Nadipoe and Naoyawoi Villages this month.
November 2020
In November, Motivator Peter ministered to his congregations and to the people in Napem Village. 73 members attended church each Sunday in the mother church, and 92 members attended churches in Nadipoe and Naoyawoi Villages.
October 2020
In October, Motivator Peter ministered to his congregation and the the people in Napem Village. 87 members attended church each Sunday in the mother church, and 76 members attended churches in Nadipoe and Naoyawoi Villages.
Challenges
– Drought
– Corona pandemic
September 2020
In September, Motivator Peter once again began sharing the Gospel with his congregation as the COVID restrictions had been lifted. 86 members attended church each Sunday in the mother church, and 88 members attended churches in Nadipoe and Naoyawoi Villages. Two new members were added to the daughter churches this month. He is planning an outreach in the Village of Napem (7 miles away) in November. Peter is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
March 2020
In March, Motivator Peter shared the Gospel in the Village of Nakosimae. Peter has 15 students in Discipleship Class. 81 members attended church each Sunday in the mother church, and 94 members attended churches in Nadipoe and Naoyawoi Villages. Two new members were added to the daughter churches this month. Peter is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
Prayer Needs
– Protection from the Coronavirus
Challenges
– Financial constraints within the local church to do church projects
– Witchcraft
February 2020
In February, Motivator Peter shared the Gospel in the Village of Lomeyeni, and 10 people put their faith in Christ. Peter has 20 students in Discipleship Class. 86 members attended church each Sunday in the mother church, and 42 members attended church in Nadipoe Village. Peter is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
Prayer Needs
– Church construction
Challenges
– Financial constraints within the local church to do church projects
– Drought
January 2020
In January, Motivator Peter shared the Gospel in the Village of Lomeyeni, and 5 people put their faith in Christ. 2 believers were baptized. Peter has 25 students in Discipleship Class. 80 members attended church each Sunday in the mother church, and 42 members attended church in Nadipoe Village. Peter is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
Prayer Needs
– Church construction
Challenges
– Financial constraints within the local church to do church projects
– Drought
December 2019
In December, Missionary Peter shared the Gospel in the Village of Lomeyeni, and 6 people put their faith in Christ. 2 believers were baptized. Peter has 15 students in Discipleship Class. 85 members attended church each Sunday in the mother church, and 53 members attended church in Nadipoe Village. Peter is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
Prayer Needs
– Spiritual support
Challenges
– Witchcraft
– Drought
Note To Sponsor
Dear Sponsor,
Thank you so much for the good encouragement and to know more about God. May God bless you so much for the brotherly support. Thank you.
November 2019
In November, Missionary Peter shared the Gospel, and 2 people put their faith in Christ. 3 believers were baptized. Peter has 20 students in Discipleship Class. 90 members attended church each Sunday in the mother church, and 44 members attended church in Kodopa Village. Peter is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
Prayer Needs
– Spiritual support
Challenges
– Teaching the church members to be generous so we can do church projects
– Drought
Note To Sponsor
Dear Sponsor,
Thank you so much for the good encouragement and to know more about God. May God bless you so much for the brotherly support. Thank you.
October 2019
In October, Missionary Peter again shared the Gospel in the Village of Lomeyen, and 4 people accepted Christ. He disciples a class of 15 people. 144 people attended Sunday church services. Four new members were added to the daughter church. Peter is thankful for the support from his sponsor.
Prayer Needs
– Spiritual support
Challenges
– Teaching the church members to be generous so that we can do church projects
Note To Sponsor
Dear Sponsor,
Thank you so much for the good encouragement and to know more about God. May God bless you so much for the brotherly support. Thank you.
September 2019
In September, Missionary Peter shared the Gospel in the Village of Lomeyen, and 3 people accepted Christ. He disciples a class of 20 people. 132 people attended Sunday church services this month. He is planning an outreach to the Village of Naoyawoi in the future. Peter is thankful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
Prayer Needs
– Church construction
Challenges
– Teaching the church members to be generous so that they can do church projects
– Witchcraft
Note To Sponsor
Dear Sponsor,
Thank you so much for the good encouragement and to know more about God. May God bless you so much for the brotherly support. Thank you.
August 2019
In August, Missionary Peter shared the Gospel, and 4 people put their faith in Christ. Peter has 20 students in Discipleship Class. 139 members attended church each Sunday in the mother church and daughter church combined. Peter is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
July 2019
In July, Missionary Peter shared the Gospel in the Village of Lomeyen, and 1 person accepted Christ. He disciples a class of 15 people. 349 people attended Sunday church services this month. He is looking to do an outreach to the Village of Kodopa. Peter is thankful for the support.
Prayer Needs
– Church construction
Challenges
– Teaching the church members to be generous so they can do church projects
– Drought
Note To Sponsor
Dear Sponsor,
Thank you so much for the good encouragement and to know more about God. May God bless you so much for the brotherly support. Thank you.
June 2019
In June, Missionary Peter shared the Gospel with 15 people in the Village of Lomeyen, and 2 people accepted Christ and were baptized. He disciples a class of 10 people. 394 people attended Sunday church services. He is looking to do an outreach to the Village of Kodopa. Peter is thankful for the support.
Prayer Needs
– Church construction
Challenges
– Teaching the church members to be generous so that they can do church projects
– Drought
– Witchcraft
Note To Sponsor
Dear Sponsor,
Thank you so much for the good encouragement and to know more about God. May God bless you so much for the brotherly support. Thank you.
May 2019
In May, Missionary Peter reach the Lomeyen Village, and 2 people gave their lives to Christ and were baptized. 10 people from this village attend discipleship class.
Prayer Needs
– Need for God’s utmost love and favor
– Church construction
Challenges
– Witchcraft
– Teaching church members to be generous so that they can do church projects
Note To Sponsor
Thanks for supporting me and the work of God to reach this far. Thank you.
April 2019
In April, Missionary Peter reach the Lomeyan Village, and 2 people gave their lives to Christ and were baptized. The average attendance each Sunday is 287, with 3 new members this month.
Prayer Needs
– God’s blessings to be upon Peter
– Church construction
Challenges
– Witchcraft
– Drought
Note To Sponsor
Thanks for supporting me and the work of God to reach this far. Thank you.
March 2019
In March, Missionary Peter Ekai reached the Lomeyen Village. He disciples a class of 10 people. He prays that the Lord ends the drought in all of Turkanaland. 332 people attended services this month. Peter is thankful for the support he receives each month.
Prayer Needs
– God’s grace upon the ministry
Challenges
– Lack of structure for fellowshipping
– Strength to walk the long distances to the villages
– Drought and famine
Note To Sponsor
Thanks for supporting me and the work of God to reach this far. Thank you.
February 2019
Missionary Peter is the pastor of the church in the village of Kibish, where the average attendance was 358 in February. He gained three new members this month. He did an outreach to the villages of Nakosmai and Komeyen, where two people gave their lives to Christ, and two were baptized. Ten people have joined Peter’s discipleship classes. Missionary Peter has one other person who has been trained to help him in his work of evangelism. He also ministers to the village of Nadipoe, where an average of 57 people meet for services.
