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UNDER THE JACARANDA TREES
Maua Methodist Hospital January 2018 Vision: To be a model Christian referral and training
center, providing excellent health care in the community
to the glory of God.
Mission statement: Maua Methodist Hospital is a Christian
organization committed to providing affordable, high
quality services given by competent staff, in a friendly
environment, to meet the health care needs of the
community.
The Methodist Church in Kenya (MCK) was founded in 1862 by a
group of missionaries sent by the United Methodist Free Churches
of Britain. Their first Mission Station at Ribe, north of Mombasa
began the spread and expansion to other parts of the country. On
January 7, 1967, the MCK became autonomous from the British
Methodist Church. From those humble beginnings at the coast,
MCK is now spread across the country.
MCK FAMINE RELIEF
HELPED 1000’S
2017 TEAMS IMPACT
THE MAUA AREA
ADVANCE TEAM
SUPPORTS THE MMH
STAFF
“FRIENDS OF MAUA
HOSPITAL” 2017
CONFERENCE
ADVANCED SPECIALS
NEED YOUR HELP
MAUA METHODIST
HOSPITAL
P.O. Box 63 Maua, Kenya 60600
Methodist Church Kenya
Phone: (254) 0736-41 3000
www.mckmauahospital.org
New website coming for
Friends of Maua Hospital
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Under the Jacaranda Trees
The hospital is buzzing with activity as people walk in and out under the Jacaranda trees which line the main drive
into Maua Methodist Hospital. You cannot enter or walk to the wards without passing under these stately trees.
Every time I walk down the road, there are more blue flowers on the ground to welcome everyone.
The Government nurse and doctor strikes finally ended late 2017. After months of clocking in extra hours,
increased numbers of surgeries, many babies delivered and wards that were overflowing, MMH is beginning to get
back to normal. Our nurses and doctors worked long shifts to keep up with the demand. The normal count of
patients more than doubled for months from 120 to 290 and more. Mission hospitals all over Kenya carried the
load for the Government hospitals and clinics that are shut down. The impact is still being felt financially as the
hospital is discharging the last of these patients.
Despite all the extra work, the new Comprehensive Care Clinic (CCC) is near completion. This has been a huge
project, started in February 2017, with multiple buildings under reconstruction, and new construction adding even
more office and examination space. As these buildings are ready to occupy, Palliative Care will move into their new
quarters.
The second floor of the Goede wing is nearly ready for the Administrative Block to occupy. Once the Admin
offices move, the remodeling of the vacated Administrative Block (second floor of Out-Patient) will begin for the
improved laboratory space. The staff flats were completed and now occupied. The empty office space behind the
Chapel has been converted into another Guest House and is nearing completion. Progress depends on one project
being completed and offices moved, before the next phase can begin. As donations arrive and our patient census
gets back to normal, then additional wards will be remodeled.
All of this has been on-going while we were in a country-wide drought and through two Presidential elections. The
hospital has remained open, working and caring for all who need medical help. We appreciate your prayers and your
kindness in taking time to donate funds, supplies, your time and talents.
Now with a new year stretching out ahead of us, we anticipate great things for MMH. New doctors are visiting,
teams are already serving at the hospital, and the value of our donors is ever present. New volunteers and teams
means more people will go back home and tell the story of MMH, the community outreach projects and the miracles
that happen daily here. Bwana Asifiwe – Kathie
When we meet as the church or hospital body, we pray our common Prayer from 2 Corinthians 13:11-14. Please join
us daily as we pray:
May the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Love of God, and the Fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be
with us now and forever more. Amen.
Famine Relief in Northern Kenya
The Conference office of the Methodist Church in Kenya contacted me in last April, requesting help in funding
famine relief. I sent out a quick newsletter and many of you responded graciously. Thank you so much.
Martin Gikunda, Humanitarian and Church Development, sent in a grant for UMCOR famine relief. With all these
Kathie Mann [email protected] 07-90-504-126 Kenya cell 281-615-6051 Cell US 970-568-7195 Home US
donations, a tremendous effort has been put forth to purchase foods, transportation, organize at the local church
level and follow through on the delivery.
The drought is continuing and at its worst in Kenya’s Northern Frontier areas. Working directly with the local MCK
churches, Martin requested pastors to identify those who are most vulnerable: elderly, disabled and single
mothers with small children. Using these criteria, we served the people who desperately needed the food. Several
relief sites were identified and here are a few of the people served.
These pictures are of the Kangeta Circuit about 35 minutes north of Maua and around the Wamba area north of
Archer’s Post. People lined up for their portion of dried corn, beans, oil and a breakfast cereal mix called uji.
Nothing here was green except for the occasional acacia trees which are drought hardened. If you are interested
in the complete details of this response email me and I will send you the final report from the Conference office.
Thank you each and everyone for considering the lives of these Kenyans.
Mission Teams make a difference
Early in 2017, teams from Oregon and Central Texas plus the first Advance team of specialists arrived ready to
work in Kenya. These groups were followed over the summer months by Memorial Drive UMC, Houston; Clear Lake
UMC, Clearlake, TX; Servant of the Shepard, Oklahoma City; Lakewood UMC, Cypress, TX; Acton UMC, Central
TX.; and Christ UMC, Sugarland, TX. During this same time, a team from Colorado visited to dedicate 3 AIDS
homes they had sponsored. Plus, other visiting doctors, medical students, psychologists, nurses etc. make up the
on-stop volunteers who believe in the on-going work of Maua Methodist Hospital (MMH).
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It is impossible to give the thanks needed to each volunteer who worked hard at all the projects assigned. There
were multiple act of Grace, Love and Understanding seen throughout. In 2017:
• 10 homes were built for AIDS orphans in the communities. Now these families are part of MMH and will
have access to medical services, school, health insurance plus a house and latrine.
• Five medical camps were held in outlying communities. The camps provide valuable screening for High Blood
Pressure, Diabetes and HIV, plus many other medical conditions. Teams help with testing for reading
glasses, demonstrations on dental health and checking vitals.
• 12 schools were dewormed. One World Futbols plus school supplies were donated.
• 100’s of baby caps and blankets were donated along with love and prayers to new mothers.
• Medical supplies, scrubs, office supplies, cards of appreciation and so many smiling faces were also donated.
• Teams counted medicines for the camps, marked hospital scrubs, sorted supplies, painted all 4 apartments
for new staff to occupy, repaired a gate at the mission house, participated in Chapel and daily devotions,
worked in the wards, surgery and presented important workshops requested by the staff.
Thank you All!
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Mission Teams Welcome -
If you are interested in leading or joining a team in 2018 or 2019,
please contact Kathie Mann at [email protected]. You will be
sent an information packet to help plan for your team’s incredible
journey. Teams for 2018 can still take additional people while the
calendar for 2019 is filling up. Don’t delay!
The hospital is always eager to discuss volunteer work for medical
professionals. Email [email protected] if you want to discuss
this wonderful way to serve the Kenyans. As the Mission Coordinator,
Kathie will make all in-country reservations, assist you with your
planning and will host you while in Kenya. Making Maua home for half of
each year allows Kathie to give complete mission support to your team. Kathie’s Maua home
ADVANCE TEAM SERVES MAUA
For three weeks in February/March of 2017, five men served at Maua
Methodist Hospital as the first “specialty team”. Representing Texas,
Louisiana and California with expertise in water systems, sewer/plumbing,
computer and electrical systems, they evaluated multiple projects at MMH. By
interviewing all the department staff and going through all the buildings, they
prepared a 5-10-year plan for the hospital. It was an exciting time because of
ideas flowing, dreams captured and now a path to follow. From this planning
team, came the major construction projects we are seeing right now on the
compound. Using money that was already available for construction, the initial
phase is nearing completion. These men worked hard to give MMH a “Blue print” of priorities with a basic timeline
so all work will be toward the same objective. We wish to thank, Jon Hockenberry, Sheldon Haase, David Boyle,
Roger Ethridge and David Bruce, team leader, for an incredible job.
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ONE WORLD PLAY CAMPAIGN A GREAT SUCCESS
The Community Health Campaign at One World Play made it possible to
purchase durable soccer balls for the children in the villages we serve. We
reached our goal of 100 balls by March of 2017 through gifts from
individuals, churches and teams. Multiple balls were distributed in 2017 to
about 14 schools, with many more schools waiting. Each team presents them
as part of their donation to the Principal and the children will be able to play
with them for years to come. THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING!
Already this year (2018) we have given over 14 balls to area schools and the
rest will be donated by the mission teams over the summer.
ADVANCED SPECIALS HAVE A NEW LOOK!
For the new Quadrennia, 2017-2020, each mission site is allowed 2 Advanced Specials. Now you will only see these
two Advance numbers for the Maua Methodist Hospital in the Advance Book and online.
Maua Hospital Service Fund Advance # 09613A –
Providing life-saving inpatient healthcare for the critically ill patients. Use this Advance
Special number for the specific projects you support.
Aids Orphans, Maua Hospital Advance # 140161 –
Providing food, tuition, uniforms, shoes and medical care for children orphaned by AIDS,
including Palliative Care support.
GIVE ONE OF THESE WAYS: 1. PHONE: You can give to any of the ministries, missionaries, and projects currently supported by The United
Methodist Church through The Advance by calling 888-252-6174. Credit and debit cards are accepted over the
phone.
2. CHECK: You can give to any of the ministries, missionaries, and projects currently supported by The United
Methodist Church through The Advance by making your check payable to ADVANCE GCFA. Write the name of the
project and the Advance number on the memo line of the check. Send your check to:
Advance GCFA, PO.Box 9068 New York, NY 10087-9068
3. ONLINE: You can give to any of the ministries, missionaries, and projects currently supported by The United
Methodist Church through The Advance by visiting www.umcmission.org/give and following the prompts.
4. CHURCH OFFERING: You can give to any of the ministries, missionaries, and projects currently supported by
The United Methodist Church through The Advance through your local United Methodist church. Make your check
payable to your local UM church, write the project name and Advance number on the check. Drop your gift in any
United Methodist church offering plate or give it to your church treasurer. This will allow your church and annual
conference to receive Advance credit.
Once again, thank you for your prayers and continued support of the hospital programs.
Kathie Mann [email protected] 07-90-504-126 Kenya cell 281-615-6051 Cell US 970-568-7195 Home US
The 2017, 4th Annual Friends of Maua Hospital (FOMH) Conference, was held in Fort Worth last November. We had
a good turn out with support from all our mission teams. Dr. Salvador de la Torre (CEO) and Stanley Gitari (Mission
Coordinator and Community Health) represented the hospital. Bill Savuto, retired missionary to MMH, was also in
attendance. There were many presentations on changes and the vision of the hospital plus details of our
organization, FOMH. The break out groups were active and came back with some great ideas for future work and
investment into the hospital.
Work is being completed now on a new website for everyone to glean the most recent information about teams, how
to volunteer, how to donate, projects, technical programs and who to contact. The website should be ready for
business by the next newsletter.
Mark your calendar for November 9-10, 2018 for our 5th FOMH Conference at Chapelwood UMC, Houston, TX.
Details to follow. It’s a great way to get to know the larger Maua community, learn about the hospital and how you
can play an active role.
LUGGAGE TAGS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR TEAM
These tags make it easy to identify your bags at the airport
and as you are packing/unpacking the vans. One for each
checked bag and one for your carryon. They are $1.00 each.
If you are interested in having a Maua Methodist Hospital
luggage tag, then please contact Kathie Mann at
Friends of Maua Hospital Conference
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