Robert Ekuwam Naruash, Evangelist

    ROBERT EKUWAM NARUASH

    Wife: Grace Ayapar Ekuwam

    Children: Joshua, Georgina,
    Maureen, Collins, Cynthia,
    Nelly, Yvonne, & Dennis

    Zone: Lorugum

    Villages: Kekuto (pop. 1,500), Naipa (pop. 1,700), & Locher-elim (pop. 1,300)

    # of Churches: 3

    Total Members: 315

    Lighthouses: 7

    Champions: 7


    Updates from the field:

    2023

    December

    In December, Evangelist Robert reported that the people of Kekuto Village are pastoralists and farmers. There are 97 members that regularly attend services in the mother church. The 2 Champions are each leading a Lighthouse and the 9 disciples have led 7 others to Christ in 2023. He walks the 12 – 25 miles to the 2 daughter churches weekly. There are 218 members in the 2 daughter churches combined. The 5 Champions in the daughter church each have a Lighthouse and the disciples there have led 7 people to Christ in 2023. Robert has identified 2 unreached villages about 9-18 miles away from the mother church and he plans on walking to these villages in 2024 to share the Gospel with them.

    November

    In November, Evangelist Robert held services in all churches. About 91 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 162 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. One new member was added to the mother church and 3 to the daughter churches this month. Robert is grateful God’s guidance and protection and is praying for an end to the drought, strength as he walks from village to village, and for those that are migrating.

    October

    In October, Evangelist Robert held services in all churches. About 61 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 142 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. Ten new members were added to the mother church and 6 to the daughter churches this month. He distributed 1 hard-copy Bible this month. Robert is grateful for SHARE International and is praying that some day they might have a church building to meet in.

    august

    In August, Evangelist Robert held services in all churches. About 65 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 117 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. Twelve new members were added to the mother church this month. Eight disciples shared their faith stories with others this month and he was able to give 13 people Audio Bibles. Robert is grateful for God’s protection and guidance and asks for prayer and end to the severe drought, for those that are migrating and strength to walk from village to village.

    July

    In July, Evangelist Robert held services in all churches. About 72 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 162 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. One new member was added to the mother church, and 3 in the daughter churches this month. Five disciples shared their faith stories with others this month. Robert is grateful for God’s protection and guidance and asks for prayer for the hardships that the villagers are facing with the severe drought, and strength to walk from village to village.

    June

    In June, Evangelist Robert held services in all churches. About 88 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 263 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. Robert praises God for good health and protection.

    May

    In May, Evangelist Robert held services in all churches. About 81 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 263 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. 5 new members were added to the mother church, and 4 in the daughter churches this month. Robert asks for prayer for the hardships that the villagers are facing with the severe drought, spiritual growth for the church and strength to walk from village to village.

    April

    In April, Evangelist Robert held services in all churches. About 81 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 157 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. 6 new members were added to the mother church and the daughter churches this month. Robert is grateful for the guidance and protection that God has provided. He asks for prayer for the hardships that the villagers are facing with the severe drought, and for strength to walk from village to village.

    March

    In March, Evangelist Robert held services in all churches. About 81 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 215 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. 12 new members were added to the mother church this month. Robert asks for prayer for the hardships that the villagers are facing with the severe drought, spiritual growth for the church and strength to walk from village to village.

    February

    In February, Evangelist Robert held services in all churches. About 81 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 263 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. 16 new members were added to the daughter churches. When the Gospel was shared in Kekuto Village, 18 people accepted Christ as Savior and were baptized! Robert distributed 13 Audio Bibles and 1 hard copy Bible. He is grateful for God’s guidance.

    January

    In January, Evangelist Robert held services in all churches. About 72 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 165 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. 37 people accepted Christ as Savior when the Gospel was shared!


    2022

    December

    In December, Evangelist Robert reported that there are 97 members in the mother church in Kekuto Village. In the daughter churches, there are 100 members in Naipa Village, and 80 members in Lochorelim Village. There are5 Champions who are each leading their own Lighthouses where they are teaching disciples how to make disciples of others. Robert plans to reach 2 more villages in 2023 – Longenya & Lodurukoit!

    November

    In November, Evangelist Robert held services in 3 churches. About 76 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 224 attended in 2 of the daughter churches combined. Robert thanks God for protection and guidance and asks for prayers for those that are needing to migrate.

    October

    In October, Evangelist Robert held services in 3 churches. About 57 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 228 attended in 2 of the daughter churches combined. Robert prays for rain and for the believers needing to migrate to find water.

    September

    In September, Evangelist Robert held services in 3 churches. About 70 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 242 attended in 2 of the daughter churches combined. Robert prays for rain.

    August

    In August, Evangelist Robert held services in 3 churches. About 50 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 230 attended in 2 of the daughter churches combined. Robert prays for God’s favor for the missionaries in Turkana and Toposa.

    July

    In July, Evangelist Robert held services in 3 churches. About 63 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 268 attended in 2 of the daughter churches combined. Robert prays for spiritual growth within the churches.

    June

    In June, Evangelist Robert held services in 3 churches. About 67 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 222 attended in 2 of the daughter churches combined.

    May

    In May, Evangelist Robert held services in 3 churches. About 94 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 220 attended in 2 of the daughter churches combined. Robert is grateful for God’s protection and guidance.

    April

    In April, Evangelist Robert held services in 3 of the churches. About 90 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 233 attended in 2 of the daughter churches combined. 6 new members were added to the mother church this month. Robert is grateful for God’s protection and guidance this month and asks for prayer for those who are needing to migrate in search of water and also for strength as he walks from village to village.

    February

    In February, Evangelist Robert held services in 3 of the churches. About 103 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 164 attended in 2 of the daughter churches combined. 14 new members were added to the daughter church this month and 10 to the mother church. Robert is grateful for God’s protection and guidance this month and asks for prayer for those who are needing to migrate in search of water and also for strength as he walks from village to village.


    2021

    December

    In December, Evangelist Robert held services in all 4 churches. About 76 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 257 attended in the 3 daughter churches combined. Robert has trained 4 Champions who are teaching 25 disciples how to make disciples of others.