UPDATES FROM THE FIELD:

2023

November

In November, Philip returned to share the Gospel in Napei-ngoroko, Nadoket, and Nangorom Villages. He also shared the Gospel in Kop, Nachulobo and Lokipapa Villages and 2 more people accepted Christ. He is encouraging them to use their DMM tools, especially spending time listening to the Audio Bible so that they can share what they learn with others. Five audio Bibles were distributed this month. Philip is working with 3 Champions who have started Lighthouses in 4 villages and they have 28 disciples attending. Philip is praying that the Toposa Champions will grasp what they have learned at the DMM training so that they will share Christ effectively with others. He is also grateful for the rains that have come.

October

In October, Philip returned to share the Gospel in Napei-ngoroko, Nadoket, and Nangorom Villages. He also shared the Gospel in, Kop, Nachulobo and Lokipapa Villages and 2 more people accepted Christ. He is encouraging them to use their DMM tools, especially spending time listening to the Audio Bible so that they can share what they learn with others. Philip is working with 3 Champions who have started Lighthouses in 4 villages and they have 28 disciples attending. Philip is praying that the Toposa Champions will grasp what they have learned at the DMM training so that they will share Christ effectively with others. He is also grateful for the rains that have come.

September

In September, Philip returned to share the Gospel in Napei-ngoroko, Nadoket, and Nangorom Villages. He also shared the Gospel in Nachulobo and Lokipapa Villages and 5 more people accepted Christ. He is encouraging them to use their DMM tools, especially spending time listening to the Audio Bible so that they can share what they learn with others. Philip is working with 3 Champions who have started Lighthouses and they have 24 disciples attending. Philip is praying that the Toposa Champions will grasp what they have learned at the DMM training so that they will share Christ effectively with others.

August

In August, Philip returned to share the Gospel in Napei-ngoroko, Nadoket, and Nangorom Villages. He also shared the Gospel in Nachulobo Village. The villagers were eager to hear the message again and 5 more people accepted Christ. He is encouraging them to use their DMM tools, especially spending time listening to the Audio Bible. Philip is  training 3 believers how to start their own Lighthouses. Three Lighthouse has been established with 24 disciples attending. Philip is praying that the Toposa Christians will continue to grow in their faith and share their faith with the family and friends and that the established Lighthouses would grow.

July

In July, Philip returned to share the Gospel in Napei-ngoroko, Nadoket, and Nangorom Villages. He also shared the Gospel in 3 other villages: Kalokipapa and Nachulobo Villages with 2 people accepting Christ. He is encouraging them to listen to the Audio Bible, share their testimony with others, and join Lighthouses nearby. Philip is  training 3 believers how to start their own Lighthouses. Three Lighthouse have been established in 3 villages with a total of 24 disciples attending. A major challenges in this area are scarcity of clean water. Philip is praying that the Toposa Christians will continue to grow in their faith and share their faith with the family and friends and that the established Lighthouses would grow. He also asks for safety as the team travels as their are conflicts on the road between the Toposa and Buya tribes.

June

In June, Philip returned to share the Gospel in Napei-ngoroko, Nadoket, and Nangorom Villages. He also shared the Gospel in 3 other villages: Nabeker-Minit, Nateleng and Nachulobo Villages. The villagers were eager to hear the message again and 6 more people accepted Christ. He is encouraging them to listen to the Audio Bible, share their testimony with others, and join Lighthouses nearby. Philip is  training 2 believers how to start their own Lighthouses. One Lighthouse has been established in Napeingoroko Village. Six Audio Bibles, 3 DMM Bookmarks and 2 hard copy Bibles were distributed this month. A major challenges in this area are scarcity of clean water. Philip is praying that the Toposa Christians will continue to grow in their faith and share their faith with the family and friends and that the established Lighthouses would grow.

May

In May, Philip returned to share the Gospel in Napei-ngoroko, Nadoket, and Nangorom Villages. He also revisited 2 new villages: Nabeker-Minit and Nachulobo Villages. The villagers were eager to hear the message again and 6 more people accepted Christ. He is encouraging them to listen to the Audio Bible, and share their testimony with others. Philip is still training 4 believers how to start their own Lighthouses (discipleship groups). Four Lighthouse Groups have been established!  Ten Audio Bibles and 4 DMM Bookmarks were distributed this month. Some major challenges in this area are scarcity of clean water, and illiteracy. He is praying that the Toposa Christians will continue to grow in their faith and share their faith with the family and friends and that the established Lighthouses would grow.

April

In April, Philip returned to share the Gospel in Napei-ngoroko, Nadoket, and Nangorom Villages. He also shared the Gospel in 2 new villages: Nabeker-Minit and Nachulobo Villages. The villagers were eager to hear the message again and 5 more people accepted Christ. He is encouraging them to listen to the Audio Bible, and share their testimony with others. Philip is still training 4 believers how to start their own Lighthouses (discipleship groups). Three Lighthouse Groups have been established!  Ten Audio Bibles and 2 DMM Bookmarks were distributed this month. Some major challenges in this area are scarcity of clean water, cattle raiding, illiteracy, and famine. He is praying that the Toposa Christians will continue to grow in their faith and share their faith with the family and friends and that the established Lighthouses would grow.

March

In March, Philip returned to share the Gospel in Napei-ngoroko, Nadoket, and Nangorom Villages. The villagers were eager to hear the message again and 5 more people accepted Christ, none were baptized. He is encouraging them to listen to the Audio Bible, and use the DMM tools that they were given to share their testimony. Philip is still training 4 believers how to start their own Lighthouses (discipleship groups). Six Audio Bibles and 3 DMM Bookmarks were distributed this month. Some major challenges in this area are scarcity of clean water, cattle raiding, illiteracy, and famine. He is praying that the Champions will be able to lead Lighthouses shortly and that the Gospel message will continue to spread in Toposaland. He is also grateful for the rains this month.

February

In February, Philip returned to share the Gospel in Napei-ngoroko, Nadoket, and Nangorom Villages after taking the month of January to return to Turkana to visit family. The villagers were eager to hear the message again and 5 more people accepted Christ. He is encouraging them to listen to the Audio Bible, and teaching them how share their testimony. Philip is still training 4 believers how to start their own Lighthouses (discipleship groups). Three Audio Bibles and 2 DMM Bookmarks were distributed this month. Some major challenges in this area are scarcity of clean water, cattle raiding, illiteracy, and famine. He is praying that the Toposa Christians will continue to grow in their faith and share their faith with the family and friends.

2022

November

In November, Philip continued to share the Gospel in Napei-ngoroko, Nadoket, and Nangorom Villages. He meets with the believers weekly encouraging them, listening to the Audio Bible, and teaching them how share their testimony. 4 people accepted Christ this month. Philip is still training 4 believers how to start their own Lighthouses (discipleship groups). Ten Audio Bibles and 2 DMM Bookmarks were distributed this month. Some major challenges in this area are scarcity of clean water, cattle raiding, illiteracy, and famine.

October

In October, Philip continued to share the Gospel in Napei-ngoroko, Nadoket, and Nangorom Villages. He meets with the believers weekly encouraging them, listening to the Audio Bible, and teaching them how share their testimony. 2 people accepted Christ this month. Philip is still training 4 believers how to start their own Lighthouses (discipleship groups).  Some major challenges in this area are scarcity of clean water, cattle raiding, illiteracy, and famine.

September

In September, Philip continued to share the Gospel in Napei-ngoroko, Nadoket, and Nangorom Villages. He meets with the believers weekly encouraging them, listening to the Audio Bible, and teaching them how share their testimony. 4 people accepted Christ this month. Philip is now training 4 believers how to start their own Lighthouses (discipleship groups).  Some major challenges in this area are scarcity of clean water, cattle raiding, illiteracy, and famine.

August

In August, Philip continued to share the Gospel in Napei-ngoroko, Nadoket, and Nangorom Villages. He meets with the believer weekly encouraging them and teaching them how to use the Audio Bibles. 2 people accepted Christ this month. Philip is still training 3 believers how to start their own Lighthouses (discipleship groups).  Some major challenges in this area are scarcity of clean water, cattle raiding, illiteracy, and famine. Philip prays for peace between them and the neighboring tribe.

June

In June, Philip continued to share the Gospel in Napei-ngoroko, Nadoket, and Nangorom Villages. He will continue to minsiter in these villages weekly. 4 people accepted Christ this month. 3 believers are being trained how to start their own Lighthouses (discipleship groups).  Some major challenges in this area are scarcity of clean water, cattle raiding, illiteracy, and famine. Philip prays for peace between them and the neighboring tribe.

May

In May, Philip continued to share the Gospel in 3 Toposa villages – Napei-ngoroko, Nadoket, and Nangorom. The reception has been good, and people needed God’s Word and were ready to listen. Two people accepted Christ this month. 3 believers are being trained how to start their own Lighthouses (discipleship groups).  Some major challenges in this area are scarcity of clean water, cattle raiding, iliteracy and famine. Philip prays for peace among them and the neighboring tribe.

April

In April, Philip continued sharing the Gospel and developing relationships in 3 Toposa villages – Napei-ngoroko, Nadoket, and Nangorom. 6 people accepted Christ as Savior this month. 3 believers are being trained how to start their own Lighthouses; they should be forming Lighthouses soon.  Some major challenges in this area are scarcity of clean water, cattle raiding, and famine. Philip prays for peace among them and the neighboring tribe.

March 

In March, Philip shared the Gospel in 3 Toposa villages – Napei-ngoroko, Nadoket, and Nangorom. The reception has been good, and people needed God’s Word and were ready to listen. 3 believers are being trained how to start their own Lighthouses (discipleship groups).  Some major challenges in this area are scarcity of clean water, cattle raiding, and famine. Philip prays for peace among them and the neighboring tribe.