Updates from the field:

2023

November

In November, Motivator Samuel ministered in 2 churches. About 125 members attended each Sunday in the mother church and 55 met in the daughter church in Nachuro Village. Four disciples shared their faith stories with others. Samuel is grateful for the support from his sponsor. He prays that more people would accept Christ and for an end to the drought.

October

In October, Motivator Samuel ministered in 2 churches. About 114 members attended each Sunday in the mother church and 88 met in the daughter church in Nachuro Village. Six disciples shared their faith stories with others. One new member  joined the daughter church. Samuel is grateful for the support from his sponsor. He prays for resources to build a church structure, that they could have clean water nearby and for rain.

September

In September, Motivator Samuel ministered in 2 churches. About 78 members attended each Sunday in the mother church and 154 met in the daughter church in Nachuro Village. He did an outreach in Nachuro Village and 10 people came to Christ and 3 people were baptized! Samuel is grateful for the support from his sponsor. He prays for resources to build a church structure and that they could have clean water nearby.

August

In August, Motivator Samuel ministered in the mother church, where about 91 members attended each Sunday. Samuel is grateful for the support from his sponsor. He prays for resources to build a church structure and for those that are suffering from hunger.

July

In July, Motivator Samuel ministered in 3 churches, and about 175 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Nachuro Village; 176 in the daughter church in Natesiro Village; and 162 in Nakedikiro Village. Ten believers were baptized this month and 10 believers joined the mother church. Samuel is grateful for the support from his sponsor. He prays for rain and an end to the drought.

June

In June, Motivator Samuel ministered in 2 churches, and about 127 members attended each Sunday in the mother church and 46 in the daughter church in Nachuro Village. Samuel is grateful for the support from his sponsor. He prays for grace in doing God’s work.

May

In May, Motivator Samuel ministered in 2 churches, and about 130 members attended each Sunday in the mother church and 34 in the daughter church in Nachuro. 4 disciples shared their faith stories with others. Samuel is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and asks that you join him in praying for the church and families and for much needed rain.

March

In March, Motivator Samuel ministered in 2 churches. About 96 members attended each Sunday in the mother church and 148 in the daughter church in Nachuro. 3 people accepted Christ as Savior when the disciples shared their faith stories! Samuel is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for the many suffering from hunger.

January

In January, Motivator Samuel ministered in the mother church, and about 69 members attended each Sunday. 3 people accepted Christ as Savior! Samuel is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.

2022

December

In December, Motivator Samuel reported that there are 120 members in the mother church in Nachuro Village. There is one Champion leading a Lighthouse where he is teaching disciples how to make disciples of others.

October

In October, Motivator Samuel ministered in 2 of his churches. About 90 attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 85 attended in the daughter church in Natesro Village. Samuel is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for strength as many are suffering from hunger.

September

In September, Motivator Samuel ministered in 2 of his churches. About 139 attended each Sunday in the mother church, and149 attended in the daughter church in Natesro Village. 8 people accepted Christ as Savior. Samuel is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.

August

In August, Motivator Samuel ministered in 2 of his churches. About 98 attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 33 attended in the daughter church in Natesro Village. Samuel is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.

July

In July, Motivator Samuel ministered in 2 of his churches. About 96 attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 159 attended in the daughter church. Samuel is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and for the training he received during STORM-2022.

June

In June, Motivator Samuel ministered in 2 of his churches. About 104 attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 211 attended in the daughter church. 3 disciples led others to a saving faith. Samuel is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.

May

In May, Motivator Samuel ministered in 2 of his churches. About 114 attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 258 attended in the daughter church. Samuel is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and for the rain they received this month.

April

In April, Motivator Samuel ministered to his church families. About 111 believers met weekly in the mother church for worship and teaching this month and 53 in the daughter church in Natesro Village. Three new members were added to the mother church this month. Samuel is grateful for the support that he receives and asks that you pray with him for rain for this drought-stricken area.

March

In March, Motivator Samuel ministered to his church families. About 115 believers met weekly in the mother church for worship and teaching and 258 in the daughter church in Natesro Village. Ten new members were added to the mother church this month. Samuel is grateful for the support that he receives and asks that you pray with him for rain for this drought-stricken area. He is planning an outreach to Nakenya Village, about 5 kms/3.1 miles away, in April.

February

In February, Motivator Samuel ministered to his church families. About 163 believers met weekly in the mother church for worship and teaching this month and 65 in the daughter church in Natesro Village. 8 new members were added to the mother church this month and 9 to the daughter church. Samuel is grateful for the support that he receives and asks that you pray with him for rain for this drought-stricken area and for many more souls to find healing in Jesus.

January

In January, Motivator Samuel reported that there are 133 members in the mother church in Lomil Village, 106 members in the daughter church in Natesiro Village, and 140 members in the daughter church in Nachuro Village. In addition to regular services, Samuel also teaches the DMM methodology.

2021

December

In December, Motivator Samuel held services in 2 churches. He also ministered in Nakenya Village, and 3 people were saved. About 116 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 96 attended in the daughter church in Lomilo Village. Samuel is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for rain.

November

In November, Motivator Samuel held services in 2 churches. About 109 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 61 attended in the daughter church in Nachuro Village. Samuel is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays for water to be available in his village and for the people that are migrating in search of water.

October

In October, Motivator Samuel held services in 2 churches. About 96 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 57 attended in the daughter church in Nachuro Village. Samuel is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays for water to be available in his village.

September

In September, Motivator Samuel held services in 2 churches. He also ministered in Nakenya Village, and 8 people were saved. About 159 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 60 attended in the daughter church in Nachuro Village. Samuel is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He asks that you pray with him for rain.

July

In July, Motivator Samuel ministered in the mother church, and 2 people were saved. About 134 members attended church each Sunday. Samuel is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He’s also grateful for the audio Bibles which are bringing more people to Christ and changing lives.  He asks that you pray with him for rain.

June

In June, Motivator Samuel ministered in the mother church, and about 159 members attended each Sunday. 14 people accepted Christ as Savior. Samuel is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.

May

In May, Missionary Samuel ministered to his church family where about 119 members attended services each week. He also did an outreach to the Village of Nakenya. He now has 17 disciples being discipled in a Lighthouse. He is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.

April

In April, Missionary Samuel ministered to his church family where about 122 members attended services each week. He also did an outreach to the Village of Nakenya and 11 people accepted Christ. 258 members attended church in both the daughter churches combined. Samuel is planning to go back to the Village of Nakenya (8 kms/5 miles away) sometime this year. He is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He asks that you join him in praying for rain in this season of drought.