SIMON EKITELA
SHARE Missionary Since: 2021
Wife: Cecilia Atiir
Children: Mary
Zone: Nayada
Villages: Nabwelpus & Kapokor
# of Churches: 2
Total Members: 236
In September 2021, Simon Ekitela became a SHARE Motivator replacing former Motivator Dominic Ekuwom Ekiru who deserted the church. Simon accepted Christ as Savior in 2001 when Motivator Joseph Eyapan shared the Gospel in his village. He was baptized and 2003 and later became a Sunday School teacher. In 2021 he obtained a certificate in the Spoken Word Ministries.
Note to Sponsor:
Dear Sponsor, Thank you for your continued support. May God bless you.
UPDATES FROM THE FIELD:
2022
July
In July, Motivator Simon ministered in both churches. About 109 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 95 attended in the daughter church. Simon is grateful for the support from his sponsor. He prays for the church members and leaders to stay strong in the faith.
June
In June, Motivator Simon ministered in both churches. About 102 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 95 attended in the daughter church. Simon is grateful for the support from his sponsor.
May
In May, Motivator Simon ministered in both churches. About 129 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 90 attended in the daughter church. There are 10 disciples learning how to make disciples of others. Simon is grateful for the support from his sponsor.
April
In April, Motivator Simon ministered to his church families. About 126 believers met in the mother church each week this month and 56 believers met in the daughter church. Four new members were added to the mother church this month and 2 in the daughter church. Simon is grateful for the support that he receives and asks that you pray with him for the building projects that they have and for more clean water for the villagers.
March
In March, Motivator Simon ministered to his church families. About 119 believers met in the mother church each week this month and 74 believers met in the daughter church. Two new members were added to the mother church this month and 5 in the daughter church. Simon is grateful for the support that he receives and asks that you pray with him for the church, that it would continue to grow spiritually and also for all those suffering from the drought and famine.
February
In February, Motivator Simon ministered to his church families. About 112 believers met in the mother church each week this month and 75 believers met in the daughter church. Three new members were added to the mother church this month. Simon is grateful for the support that he receives and asks that you pray with him for the church members and leaders and also for all those suffering from the drought.
January
In January, Motivator Simon reported that there are 156 members in the mother church in Nabwelpus Village and 80 members in the daughter church in Kapokor Village. In addition to regular services, Simon does sacraments, baptisms, homestead-to-homestead evangelism, and teaches the DMM methodology.
2021
December
In December, Motivator Simon shared the Gospel, and 1 person accepted Christ as Savior. About 111 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 86 attended in the daughter church.
