The SEED – June 2019
Mini-Storm in Katapakin Block – May 13-17th
About 40 miles from Lodwar, the SHARE Team and missionaries held a mini-storm hosted at the Cornerstone Faith Assemblies Church in Katapakin Village. Besides training contextualized methods of Discipleship to the Block’s missionaries, Sunday School teachers, Adult Literacy teachers, and Church Leaders, the team also carried out evangelistic outreach (including screening The Jesus Film) and the planting of a new church. The neighboring villages who were also included in this event were Dero, Lobereta, Lokoda, and Kakimat. The population of these five villages is about 5,000 people. The 1,076 people attending the events traveled between three to eight miles to reach Katapakin.
Impact of Contextualized Big Life Discipleship Methodology in Katapakin Block: Missionary Michael Silale is the SHARE Chairman of Katapakin Block. In addition to training the BL methodology to his fellow Block missionaries, he has invited any God-fearing leaders in the Block to attend the training. One Roman Catholic priest recently accepted the invitation. “He wants to learn as well,” Michael said. The priest – Father Ekuwale – has now broken the barriers of his Parish Association by joining hands with the Evangelical pastors and missionaries to learn and spread God’s Word. He has also joined the Katapakin Pastors’ Association, an act that is against the norms of his denomination. He has become a student of Big Life Discipleship Training class. He contributes enthusiastically in the discussions and seeks to learn the truth so he can share God’s Word with those he comes across. It is amazing what God is doing!
Please bring before the Lord the following requests:
- Water borehole to be sunk at Katapakin Center
- Construction of a Block Center
- More villages to be reached with the Gospel
SHARE Staffer, Sarah Esekon teaching BigLife Discipleship Method to Women in Katapakin Village
Group Photo of the Adult Literacy Teachers, Sunday School Teachers, Church Leaders, and Missionaries who attended the Training
Outreach in Nakiria Block – May 13-17th
Nabwel-Ekorot (pop. 1,500) in Nakiria Block was the target unreached village of May’s outreach. It is located about 60 miles from Lodwar. The team began by screening The Jesus Film and holding a revival meeting. During the revival meeting, the SHARE team was confronted with verbal opposition by a representative from a non-Evangelical denomination. He said the SHARE team should not establish a church in the village. However, the team continued with their meeting – praying, praising and worshiping. The man left the meeting, and just a few yards away he had an accident – he was knocked down by a motorbike. He was taken to a nearby health center for first aid. He came back the following day completely humbled. He cooperated with the SHARE team!
The team also praises God for healing a little boy who had been bewitched for 18 months. The Team prayed for him. God touched him. His health has improved significantly.
The Team ministered to 437 people; 88 people were saved and 82 were baptized.
Please lift the following before the Lord in prayer:
- The new believers as they grow in their faith
- The power of Satan through witchcraft and idolatry to be stifled
- The need of clean water
- The need for an Adult Literacy Class in this area
- The need for Treasure Audio Bibles for the new believers
- Missionaries in Nakiria Block as they minister to the people
Missionaries Peter Ille and Peter Ng’isanyana Baptizing Believers
At the end of May, the SHARE Team traveled back to Kalemngorok Block to do a follow-up from the first visit there in March2019. The Team visited the villages of Ng’imeyana, Tinaa, and Koono to check how things were going and to begin training the BigLife Discipleship methodology to the new believers. A total of 313 people attended in Ng’imeyana, 152 in Tinaa, and 75 in Koono. The new believers were very excited and receptive. They yearn to learn more from God’s Word.- The need for an Adult Literacy Class in this area
- The need for food and water
- The need for more Treasure Audio Bibles
- The local missionaries to meet the needs of the new believer
Sarah Esekon leading the group in a Turkana song before presenting the BigLife Discipleship initiative to the church in Ng’imeyana Village
Follow up in Lorugum Block
The SHARE Team visited the villages of Urum, (86 miles from Lodwar) in Lorugum Block between May 22 – 25th. They also visited the villages of Natelo and Nakwapua. A total of 369 people attended the screening of the Jesus Film in Urum and 126 were trained in Discipleship methods. A total of 95 people gave their lives to Christ. The Team donated a projector for screening The Jesus Film in the Block. That will greatly enhance their ability to share the Gospel in this area, where villagers have demonstrated great thirst for the Good News of salvation.- The missionaries in this area to be diligent in spreading the Good News and discipling the new believers
- Witchcraft and local diviners are dominant in this area.
- Alcoholism is rampant in this area.
- The need for an Adult Literacy Class
- The need for more Treasure Audio Bibles
- These people hold to traditional beliefs, which makes sharing the Gospel and its truths difficult.
Group Teaching by SHARE Staffer Stanly Lokwawi in Natelo Village
Burning the Witch Doctors Charms & Praying with his Family
Financial Stewardship:
SHARE’s financial need for 2Q is $175,599. Your donation is greatly appreciated. The SHARE Director – Sammy Murimi – is open to share at your church or small group upon invitation.
You may also mail your donation to:
SHARE International, Inc.
P.O. Box 1011
Wolfforth, TX 79382
Some of the SHARE-supported Missionaries in Katapakin Block:
Joseph Ekai
Joseph Nangora
Adult Literacy Report
2014 Annual STORM Team
Among the Turkana, men are traditionally responsible for looking after livestock and protecting the community in case of an attack. Women are tasked with constructing huts for their families, taking care of children, fetching firewood and water, and cooking.
