THOMAS LORE LOCHUCH
SHARE Missionary Since: 2017
Zone: Kalobeyei
Main Village: Ngikiriereto
# of Churches: 3
Villages of Daughter Churches:
Lokiding & Napupusie
Total Members: 351
Lighthouses: 8
Champions: 9
Disciples in Lighthouses: 18

Note to Sponsor:
Dear Sponsor, Thank you so much for the continued support that you have been giving to me and my family. Be blessed.
Updates from the field:
2022
December
In December, Motivator Thomas reported that there are 162 members in the mother church in Ngikirerito Village. In the daughter churches, there are 97 members in Lokiding Village, and 92 in Napupusie Village. There are 8 Champions who are each leading their own Lighthouse where they are teaching disciples how to make disciples of others. Thomas plans to reach 1 more village in 2023 – Ekopongoria!
November
In November, Motivator Thomas held services in the mother church where about 136 members attended each Sunday. Thomas is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for the many that are migrating in search of food and water.
October
In October, Motivator Thomas held services in all 3 churches. About 151 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Ngikirirto Village, 168 attended in the daughter church in Lokiding Village, and 156 attended in the daughter church in Ngapisngere Village. Two people accepted Christ when the Gospel message was shared in Lokiding Village. Thomas is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.
September
In September, Motivator Thomas held services in all 3 churches. He also shared the Gospel in Lobokata Village, and 6 people accepted Christ as Savior. About 133 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Ngikirirto Village, 152 attended in the daughter church in Lokiding Village, and 193 attended in the daughter church in Ngapisngere Village. Thomas is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.
August
In August, Motivator Thomas held services in all 3 churches. About 109 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Ngikirirto Village, 158 attended in the daughter church in Lokiding Village, and 214 attended in the daughter church in Ngapisngere Village. Thomas is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.
July
In July, Motivator Thomas held services in all 3 churches. 2 people accepted Christ as Savior. About 112 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Ngikirirto Village, 193 attended in the daughter church in Lokiding Village, and 170 attended in the daughter church in Ngapisngere Village. Thomas is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.
June
In June, Motivator Thomas held services in all 3 churches. About 135 members attended each Sunday in the mother church in Ngikirirto Village, 175 attended in the daughter church in Lokiding Village, and 155 attended in the daughter church in Ngapisngere Village. Thomas is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.
May
In May, Motivator Thomas held services in all 3 churches. About 157 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, 170 attended in the daughter church in Lokiding Village, and 150 attended in the daughter church in Ngapisngere Village. 4 people accepted Christ as Savior. Thomas is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.
April
In April, Motivator Thomas held services in all 3 churches. About 111 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, 190 attended in the daughter church in Lokiding Village, and 165 attended in the daughter church in Ngapisngere Village. He did an outreach in Lokolo Village and 3 people accepted Christ. Thomas is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor and asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village.
March
In March, Motivator Thomas held services in all 3 churches. About 87 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, 161 attended in the daughter church in Lokiding Village, and 187 attended in the daughter church in Ngapisngere Village. Thomas is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor. He prays that God may continue to sustain him in His presence as he takes the Gospel to more souls in Turkana.
February
In February, Motivator Thomas held services in all 3 churches. About 89 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 326 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined. Thomas is grateful for the continued support from his sponsor.
January
In January, Motivator Thomas reported that there are 145 members in the mother church in Ngikireretio Village, 97 members in the daughter church in Lokiding Village, and 99 members in the daughter church in Napupusie Village. In addition to regular church services, Thomas does sacraments, baptisms, homestead-to-homestead evangelism, and teaches the DMM methodology. He plans to reach Kanamukuny Village (75 kms away) in April of this year.
2021
December
In December, Motivator Thomas ministered to his church families. Approximately 102 believers met weekly in the mother church and 113 believers met in the 2 daughter churches combined. He also did an outreach in Namoresakwaka Village and 5 people accepted Christ. Thomas is grateful for the support and asks that you pray with him for clean water for his area.
NOVEmBER
In November, Motivator Thomas ministered to his church families. Approximately 93 believers met for services weekly at the mother church and 104 believers met in the 2 daughter churches combined. Thomas is grateful for the support that he receives and asks that you pray with him for clean water for his area.
October
In October, Motivator Thomas held services in all 3 churches. He also ministered in Nakalale Village where 8 people were saved and baptized! About 99 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 165 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined.
September
In September, Motivator Thomas held services in all 3 churches and ministered in Arumosi Village where 3 people were saved. About 111 members attended each Sunday in the mother church, and 160 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined.
August
In August, Motivator Thomas ministered to his church family in Ngikiririto Village where an average of 98 believers met every Sunday for church. He also met with his 2 daughter churches in Lokiding Village and Lopus Village. An average of 153 believers met each week for services in these 2 villages combined. Thomas and his team also did an outreach to Nadapal Village and 10 people accepted Christ. Thomas is very grateful for the safe birth of his daughter this month. He asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village.
July
In July, Motivator Thomas ministered to his church family in Ngikiririto Village where an average of 90 believers met every Sunday for church. He also met with his 2 daughter churches in Lokiding Village and Lopus Village. An average of 152 believers met each week for services in these 2 villages combined. Thomas and his team also did an outreach to Lokitobolocha Village, and 11 people accepted Christ. Pray for Thomas as he walks from village to village and for the message of the Gospel to reach more villagers, especially the younger generation.
June
In June, Motivator Thomas held services in all 3 churches. About 106 members attend each Sunday in the mother church, and 149 attended in the 2 daughter churches combined.
May
In May, Motivator Thomas shared the Gospel with his church family. 124 members attend church in the mother church and 145 members attended services in the 2 daughter churches in Lokiding and Lopus Villages. He asks that you pray with him for strength as he walks from village to village.
April
In April, Motivator Thomas shared the Gospel with his church family. 82 members attend church in the mother church and 143 members attended services in the 2 daughter churches in Lokiding and Lopus Villages. There are now 23 disciples enrolled in the Lighthouses Discipleship classes and 3 of them have shared their faith with others this month and led them to Christ.
2020
November
In November, Motivator Thomas shared the Gospel in his home church and also with the Village of Aurumosing and 3 people accepted Christ. 63 members attend church in the mother church and 80 members attended services in the daughter churches in Lokiding and Lopus Villages. Thomas is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
October
In October, Motivator Thomas shared the Gospel in his home church and also with the Village of Ngimugeria. 6 people accepted Christ. 35 members attend church in the mother church and 110 members attended services in the daughter churches in Lokiding and Lopus Villages. He is planning an outreach in the Village of Napus (about 10.5 miles away) in the future. Thomas is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
September
In September, Motivator Thomas shared the Gospel in his home church, where 32 members attended services. 67 members attended services in the daughter church in Lokiding Village. He held and outreach in the Village of Nigimugeria, and 12 people accepted Christ as Savior. Three new Lighthouses were established this month. Thomas is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
March
In March, Motivator Thomas shared the Gospel in his home church, where 93 members attended services. 72 members attended services in the daughter church in Lokiding Village. Thomas is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
February
In February, Motivator Thomas shared the Gospel in his home village, where 73 members attended church each Sunday. 70 members attended services in the daughter church in Lokiding Village. 5 new members were added to the daughter church this month. Thomas is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
January
In January, Motivator Thomas shared the Gospel in his home village, where 105 members attended church each Sunday. 69 members attended services in the daughter church in Lokiding Village. Thomas is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
2019
December
In December, Missionary Thomas again shared the Gospel with the people in Lokiding Village. 30 adults in Lokiding Village gave their lives to Christ and joined the new church. An average of 79 members attended church each Sunday in the mother church and 82 people are attending the church in Lokiding. Thomas is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He is planning an outreach in the Villages of Ngimeyana and Kirionok in the future.
November
In November, Missionary Thomas reached Lokiding Village and planted a church there! 30 adults in Lokiding Village gave their lives to Christ and joined the new church. 17 children joined the new church as well. Thomas shared John 3:16-18 during the first church service. An average of 71 members attended church each Sunday in the mother church. Thomas is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
October
In October, Missionary Thomas shared the Word of God in the Ngimonyekina Village, and 10 people were baptized. He is currently discipling 20 students. 136 believers attended church services each Sunday. Thomas thanks the sponsors for their continued support.
September
In September, Missionary Thomas shared the Word of God in the Napeikar Village, where 30 people accepted Christ. 128 believers attended church services each Sunday. Thomas thanks the sponsors for their continued support.
August
In August, Missionary Thomas shared the Gospel, and 3 people gave their lives to Christ and joined the church. An average of 96 members attended church each Sunday in the mother church. Thomas is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.
July
In July, Missionary Thomas shared the Word of God in the Lopedeki Village. 218 believers attended church services. Thomas thanks the sponsors for their continued support.
June
In June, Missionary Thomas shared the Word of God with the people of Lopedeki Village. 228 believers attended church services. Thomas thanks the sponsors for the support he receives on monthly basis.
May
In May, Missionary Thomas Loree shared the Word of God in the Lopedeki Village. 221 believers attended church services. Thomas thanks his sponsors for the continued support.
April
In April, Missionary Thomas shared the Word of God with the people of Lomunyena-Kirionok Village. He prays for church construction and water problem. 119 believers attended church service this month. Thomas thanks the sponsors for the support he receives on monthly basis.
March
In March, Missionary Thomas shared the Word of God with the people of Lomunyena-Kirion Village. He prays for church construction and the water problem. 119 believers attended church services this month.
February
In February, the attendance was 65, with ten new members added to the church. They did an outreach to the Village of Ngimunyen Kirionok, where 50 people attended, and ten gave their lives to Christ. Fifteen people are enrolled in the discipleship class there.
January
Missionary Thomas serves the Village of Ngikiriorioto, where his average attendance for worship is 91. They added three new members this month. He did an outreach to another village, where five people gave their lives to Christ. He has four people enrolled in the discipleship classes. He has ten elders that have been trained in evangelism to go out with him to share the Gospel. He also serves the village of Ngijaio, where 30 people meet for services.