Updates from the field:

2021

August

On August 16th, William (along with 6 other missionaries) left for their new calling to minister to the people of Toposa, South Sudan. However, William’s mother church in Lochor-ekuyen Village continued to meet each Sunday with about 74 members, and 2 people were saved. William is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He requests prayers for God’s favor and protection in his new mission field in Toposaland.

July

In July, Motivator William ministered in his church. About 65 members attended service each Sunday. William is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He asks that you join him in prayer as he prepares to go to his new mission field in Toposaland, South Sudan. 

June

In June, Motivator William ministered in the mother church. About 63 members attended service each Sunday. William is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He asks that you join him in prayer as he prepares to go to his new mission field in Toposaland, South Sudan. He will be leaving for his new assignment in July.

May

In May, Motivator William ministered to his church family. About 68 members attended services in the mother church each Sunday. There are now 3 Champions leading 3 Lighthouses with 24 members being discipled. William is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He asks that you join him in prayer as he prepares to go to his new mission field as an ambassador of the Gospel to the Toposa People of South Sudan. He will be leaving for his new assignment, hopefully by the end of June. 

April

In April, Motivator William ministered to his church family. About 65 members attended services in the mother church each Sunday and 97 in the 2 daughter churches combined. There are now 3 Champions leading 3 Lighthouses with 18 members being discipled. 6 of those disciples have shared their faith and led others to Christ this month. William is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He asks that you join him in prayer for rain during this season of drought and that he would have the strength that he needs to walk the long distances between villages. On April 25th, he was commissioned along with 14 other missionaries to be embassadors of the Gospel to the Toposa People of South Sudan. He will be leaving for his new assignment, hopefully by the end of June. 

2020

November 2020

In November, Motivator William ministered in his home church in Lochor-ekuyen Village. About 52 members attended church each Sunday. William is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. He asks that you join him in prayer for rain during this season of drought and that he would have the strength that he needs to walk the long distances between villages.

October 2020

In October, Motivator William ministered to his church family. An average of 41 members attended church each Sunday in the mother church. William is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. 

September 2020

In September, Motivator William was able to start meeting with his church again after COVID restrictions were lifted. An average of 55 members attended church each Sunday in the mother church. William is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.

March 2020

In March, Motivator William continued teaching 6 students in Discipleship Class. An average of 54 members attended church each Sunday. William is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. 

February 2020

In February, Motivator William continued teaching 6 students in Discipleship Class. An average of 64 members attended church each Sunday. 4 new members were added this month. William is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. 

January 2020

In January, Motivator William continued teaching 6 students in Discipleship Class. An average of 72 members attended church each Sunday. William is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. 

2019

December 2019

In December, Missionary William continued teaching his 6 students in Discipleship Class. An average of 78 members attended church each Sunday. William is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor. 

November 2019

In November, an average of 50 members attended church each Sunday. William is still discipling a class of 6 students, all of whom can freely testify to nonbelievers courageously. He is grateful for the support he receives. 

October 2019

In October, Missionary William continued to disciple his church. An average of 61 members attended services this month. He has 6 members in his discipleship class. William is thankful for the support and prayers.

September 2019

In September, Missionary William continued to disciple his church and taught the new methodology of discipleship. An average of 62 members attended services this month. He has 6 members in his discipleship class. He prays for the construction of the church and for a motorbike that will aid him in reaching the villages that are a great distance from him. William is thankful for the support and prayers.

August 2019

In August, an average of 58 members attended church each Sunday. There are 6 students in William’s Discipleship Class. He is grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor.

July 2019

In July, Missionary William Mariao continued to disciple his church and taught the new methodology of discipleship. He baptized 15 people and disciples a class of 6 students. An average of 107 members attended services this month. William is thankful for the support and prayers.

June 2019

In June, Missionary William Mariao continued to disciple his church and taught the new methodology of discipleship. An average of 107 members attended services this month. He has 6 members in his discipleship class. William is thankful for the support and prayers.

May 2019

In May, Missionary William Mariao continued to disciple his church, teaching the new methodology of discipleship. An average of 107 members attended services. William is thankful for the support and prayers he receives from his sponsor.

April 2019

In April, Missionary William Mariao discipled a class of 6 members, and 8 people were saved. An average of 98 people attended services. He prays for God’s protection. William is thankful for the support and prayers.

March 2019

In March, Missionary William Mariao discipled a class of 6 members. He prays for God’s protection. 49 members attended Sunday services in his church this month. William is thankful for the support and prayers.

February 2019

In February, Missionary William Mariao preached the word of God, and 6 souls were saved. He disciples a class of 7 members. He prays for God to provide unity among his community members. An average of 82 members attended Sunday services church during that month. William is thankful for the support and prayers.

January 2019

In January, Missionary William Mariao discipled a class of 7 members. He prays for God’s protection. 54 members attended Sunday services in his church this month. William is thankful for the support and prayers.