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Samuel Mukhwana is the new administrator of Friends Lugulu Mission Hospital in Bungoma County, Kenya. Samuel took over the mantle from Grace Khayota, who retired from service. He assumed office in October, 2024. He is a graduate of Kenyatta University–Kenya and holds a degree in Health Services Management that makes him stand out in this position.
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During the first weekend of April, 2025, the Friends Theological College solar electrical system was brought back to life after being down for a period of two years. It was resuscitated by a Nairobi company known as Themes Electrical and Solar Services. The twenty four solar batteries that were replaced had a life span of eight years. The newly installed battery units have ten blocks of lithium ion batteries. Each one has a lifespan of fifteen years, with a five years warrantly. The advantage of these lithium ion batteries is that they have a life of 6000 charging cycles as compared to the old ones, which had only 3000 charging cycles. Stephen Warui, the chief engineer behind this installation, pointed out that lithium ion is the latest technology in the battery industry. He emphasized that this technology is eco–friendly and that it requires minimal maintenance—just dusting the system and making sure it stays clean. Additionally, Steve said, “Lithium ion batteries do not require large space to install. Most of them are stackable and easy to install.” What is more exciting is that they are also user friendly. The client is able to interact with the system by taking the readings from the display of the batteries.
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For the last several years, Friends in Cuba (as well as other residents) have been experiencing power outages that last throughout the day and evening, on a daily basis. The outages are due, in part, to a deficiency of fuel and spare parts for power plants. These blackouts represent the most severe economic crisis that the country has experienced since the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. This absence of electricity throughout the day has significantly disrupted daily life, impacting industries and businesses, as well as the capability to cook, run water, and maintain household necessities. Family members of Cuban refugees in Richmond have reported only having two hours of power per day. Quaker churches have had to move their service times, or reduce them. Many Friends have canceled most of their services during the week, because the church building is dark and because people need daylight to be able to walk home, especially the elderly.
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Mathew 4:19 - He said to them, “Follow me, and I will turn you into fishers of people!” For us to become effective co-workers with Christ, we must come to a place of fully accepting our ministry call. 1 Thess. 5:23 – Now may the God of peace himself make you completely holy and may your spirit and soul and body be kept entirely blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Your whole spirit… the great mystical work of the Holy Spirit is in the less bright side of our personality which we can get at. This is what David thought when he wrote Psalm 139 and said – “though art the God of the early Mornings, the God of the late nights, the God of the mountain peaks and greater depth than any sea in nature – You are the God of all these, be my God. I cannot reach the depth of the horizons of my soul without you. Take my hand and lead me in ways everlasting.
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In the physical realm, none of us wants to abide (stay, remain, live) in the darkness. When they were young, my children feared that an approaching storm might cause us to lose power and be cast into darkness. Explaining that it would be temporary didn’t give them much comfort. But a flashlight placed in their hand seemed to do the trick. Having a light with them gave them reassurance that they would not be left in the dark...
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One morning, as my knees made their way to my yoga mat where I intended to remain for the next 40 minutes, my mind immediately began formulating prayer requests and praises. I got busy about prayer. And, much to my surprise, I heard the audible voice of God respond in kind. My eyes flew open. I turned to find Him. His voice – I knew it was His – had come from the chair behind me, as if He had been seated there all along, watching from the periphery. ...
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Throughout our history, the people known as Friends (or Quakers) keep rediscovering an essential and enduring truth: There is one who speaks to our most basic needs and most significant hopes—Christ Jesus the Lord. Both individually and communally, we are learning to know and follow the Voice that guides us in the way we should go. Together, we seek to understand and obey that truth which sets us free. As a people, we share in the experience of that powerful life which makes all things new. Maybe you are searching for an authentic and transforming faith and community to call home—if so, come in and join us as we seek to know and follow Christ.
Friends United Meeting commits itself to energize and equip Friends through the power of the Holy Spirit to gather people into fellowships where Jesus Christ is known, loved, and obeyed as Teacher and Lord.
