Friends church, (Quakers), Donholm

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Activities & Services

The church runs various activities and programmes through its structures.

The School

The church is running a school on its compound that caters for baby class.

Church Construction

Construction of an ultra modern church sanctuary, rental car park and business.

About Friends Church (Quakers) Donholm

Friends church, (Quakers), Donholm, is a vibrant young church within the larger Quakers fraternity. The church will retain and enhance its focus in playing a key and or important role in developing members spiritually, morally and economically.

We shall remain true to our objectives and most important of all, even as we struggle to do many things, we are very much aware that whatever we do, it is not because of man, but all the glory and honour goes to God, our almighty father in heaven.
Mr. Ben Simiyu, Presiding Clerk.

Church Construction Progress

The church construction began in March 2013 and is set to be completed within the shortest time possible. Upon completion, the project is likely to be the largest single undertaking within the Friends Church (Quakers) fraternity in Kenya. The church sanctuary will host up to 2500 people at any one given time.

2013

10%

2018

40%

2021

55%

Mission, Vision & Objectives

THE VISION

As faithful followers of our Lord Jesus Christ, Friends church, (Quakers), Donholm, is committed to the Godly task of carrying out all the work that Jesus Christ started and committed only to His Church.

MISSION STATEMENT

OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the church are in line with the objectives of the parent organization, i. e. Nairobi Yearly Meeting of Friends Church (Quakers). The said objectives are outlined below and are independent and accordingly not limited or restricted in any way by reference to or inference from the terms of any other sub-clause. Each shall be carried out in full and ample manner and construed in as wide a sense as if each were a separate and distinct objective of the church.

The Primary and overall objective of the church shall be to preach the Gospel of God’s love and salvation through Jesus Christ to all mankind.
To make Jesus Christ known as Lord and Savior in all its services to all people in accordance with the Quaker Statement of Faith & Practice.
To provide spiritual guidance, care and counseling to its members, in order to fulfill the Great Commission of our Lord Jesus Christ.
To establish and further the operation of Christian Mission Outreach work, Institutions and projects; to promote Seminars and Conferences leading to Spiritual renewal and nurture and to organize new meetings and rallies for the purpose of mobilizing, recruiting and baptizing new members in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
To train and equip men, women youth and children with Biblical training and knowledge, provide facilities for a combination of instructions, study and research for Pastors, Evangelists, Teachers and Leaders for furtherance of Pastoral care of its members.
To establish groups, subordinate meetings in its area of jurisdiction for furtherance and strengthening of the Friends Church.
To foster Christian growth and unity among its members.
To promote and provide facilities for reaching out to youth and to teach, nurture and encourage youth in creative and recreational activities in furtherance of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
To promote and provide financially viable projects, job creation and skills among men and women for strengthening the revenue base of the church and Nairobi Yearly Meeting at large.
To establish, maintain and operate Community Centers, Youth Camps, Schools, Colleges, Rest Homes, Hospitals and Homes for Missionaries, Cottage Industries and engage in other activities as shall be conducive to the furtherance of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Quakerism.
To own, develop, operate, sell, exchange, dispose of, manage or deal with any property both real and personal in the Republic of Kenya or elsewhere as shall be necessary, expedient and convenient in the set up and use pension and/or endowment funds for the furtherance of the objectives of the church and Nairobi Yearly Meeting at large.
To acquire by gift, donation, device or bequest, real and personal property for the use, benefit and furtherance of the purpose and objectives of the church and Nairobi Yearly Meeting at large.
To carry on the work of printers, publishers including the making, acquiring and selling of any printed matter such as books, track magazines, leaflets, music and literature compatible with the objectives and furtherance of the objectives of the church and Nairobi Yearly Meeting at large.
To provide for, create, receive, set and use pension and / or endowment funds for the furtherance of the objectives of the church and Nairobi Yearly Meeting at large.
To develop co-operation with Christian charitable or Government organization seeking to serve the youth and community.
To affiliate to other Church bodies or organizations within and outside Kenya.