Ivy thurLI) hurch, Assemblies of God Ashley Hill, Bristol, BS6 5JD 0117 9411750 e: info hurchbristol. .uk W: www.i churchbristol.o .uk Pastor: Philip J.M. Watkins Ihonsl, ALCM, LLCM tTDI, PGCE, MA Ivy Church Mission: "Passionate about Jesus Christ and making Him known,. Serving our neighbours, near andfar. ' Dear Ivy Church Member, Ivy Church Annual General Meeting for Church Members 27th May 2025 7.30PM Welcome to AGM review covering the year 2024 We are here to express our gratitude to the Lord for his faithfulness through another year (2024). We also want to say thank you to Ivy Church members for your commitment to 'the cause,, by meeting together, giving of your time in service, and of your financial and prayerful support, so that Ivy Church can endeavour to truly make a difference in our community. It is notable that there are a number of members with significant health challenges. who nevertheless continue to serve the Lord and the community of faith and beyond in an exemplary manner. Church members are seeking to sere one another in real fellowship [ Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honouring each other... serve the Lord enthusiostically.. .Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. Rom 12.9-12 NLT] evangelical allionce CHURCHES TOGETHER
liur£S-. l. welcome 2. apologies 3. prayer 4. purpose 5. minutes of last years agm 6. trustee appointments 7. reports . accounts The objects of the Church: (a) To advance the Christian Faith, in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Church Council from time to time maythink fit. (b) to relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind induding through the provision of counselling and support in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Church Council from time to time think fit and (c ) to advance eduGltion in such ways and in such parts of the United fingdom or the world as the Church Council from time to time may think fit. Th Church "I (CC) is responsible for all areas of the church. to ensure we fulfil our objects. The CC is moving towards various ways of championing different aspects of Ivy Church, each individual tsking responsibility for one or rn0 areas, thus: Financial management: Property; Worship; Admin; Safeguardin& Governance {pollcies); Prayer; Outreach: Missions Support: Children & Young People. Regular training is undertaken by the trustees. Worshi Sunday Services are a place of welcome. witness. worship and the Word. Regulars. visitors guests and and new members are always welcome! Monthly All-age services have resumed and is followed by a wonderful fellowship meal, which presents an opportunity to invite 8uests, and is a great blessing to the community. The main focus of teaching in 2024 has been on Jesu< Sermon on the Mount. Sunday services are supplemented by midweek LIFE groups in homes. where personal and public needs can be shared, prayed for, and mutual support received, as well as in-depth bible discussion. Monthly prayer via 'Zoom' provides opportunity to intercede for our neighbours, near and far. Baptisms are always exciting and we hope to see more this coming yearl urses We have engaged with Study courses. which are open to all in the community; these being 'Romans' and 'Just 10., Fellowship. exploration. discusslon. and cake (l) are all appreciated. eo The year continued as previously with a weekly Sunday programme for children and regular zoom meetings, together with some extra events. A great deal of hard work has gone into the recruitment process to find future leadership for our children and young people. We were so pleased to indude in the interview process, a wonderful team of youn8 people Round one proved unsuccessful and. with a new approach. we have (in e¥ongelic<31 alliance CHURCHES TOGÉTHER
2025) been pleased to move towards the appointment of 3 part-time workers. We anticipate significant forward direction in supporting the current work and developing outreach into the community. Our partnership with the Muller foundation is most helpful. The work of our team of volunteers has been hugely valuable and we hope this will continue. And the support of our Safeguarding coordinator has been essential. Our relationship with St Werburgh's Primary School has continued and we have enjoyed pastor- visits to the school and the exciting Christmas and Easter events, when the schoolchildren and their families come to Ivy Church. This is a highlight in the week, providing a place of warm welcome and fun, our wonderful volunteer team giving loving attention and sustenance to families (mostly) near and (some, even) from afar. Wider En ement Ashley Churches Together Serving (ACTS) has been a vehicle for expressions of unity in worship and witness, with joint services, the Good Friday walk of witness with the Cross, and carols around the neighbourhood. We are a150 involved in Churches Together in Greater Bristol, Leaders, prayers, Assemblies of God GB at various levels- Hub, Zone, Area and National Leaders, conference. Local Mission We have had regular contact with InHope, homeless charity in Bristol. Individuals have volunteered and financial and practical support has been given to this worthy cause. Missions Su ort The Ivy Church Missions Support Team have faithfully dispensed funds to support our Global Missions Partners, with a worldwide spread of interest and have been able to meet urgent, as well as regular needs. 12.5% of church giving continues to go towards this. (3% of undesignated church giving also goes to Assemblies of God, which is a mission-promoting organisation). Practical giving has gone via Blythswood Care to needs in eastern Europe. Guest speakers have come from 'Compassion,' Peru, and InHope. Missions trips have been undertaken by individuals and we were able to attend the Emmanuel International 40th anniversary conference. Pro Alcove Rd". This property has had a considerable amount of work (and expense) and is being rented at 'commercial rates., Over time is hoped that money spent on the property will be recouped and the property can be either a source of income. or a useable asset for a future incumbent. evongelical alliance CHURCHES TOGETHER
Ivy Church Building: This is relatively high cost in maintenance. repairs and running costs, but is valuable as a visible presence in the community and as a consistently available settin8 for worship and outreach. We have also been pleased to rent space in the building for use by other church groups, induding Baptismal services, and to make the buildin8 available to other users. induding Bristol Crty Council. This does involve considerable time and effort by Ivy Churth (paid and volunteer) staff. Land at the side of Ivy Church, owned by Chlldren's Scrapstore. is (potentially) scheduled for development. Our comments have been registered with BCC planning department We have continued to make progress with Inforniati hnolo . Our Sunday gatherings have been accessed by some who are unable to attend in person. Services are recorded and the sermons are made available via the website. We have also sought to use social media, and we are grateful for the ongolng commitment to the development and maintenance of our online presence. Other tools enable us to transact efficient management and business, as well as messages of encourdgement and prayer requests. assurances of prayer support and notes of praise. We look forward to the future of Ivy Church's ministry and mission with confidence and enthusiasm. We have a small. but strong-in-fatth group of workers and we have the assurance that God is with us, and "If Godlsfvr u4 who (or what) can be agalnst usY[Rom &31.] Ivy Church is a registered Charity, Number 1050613- a member of the Evangelical Alliance- Assemblies of God (GB) and Churches Together. evangelicd ¢311iance CHURCHES TOGETHER
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hurch (Assemblies of God) Ashley Hill, Bristol, BS6 5JD ivy church Minister: Philip Watkins (0117) 908 3295 Passionate about Jesus Christ & MakiNJ Him Known: ServiMJ our Nei9hbours. near and far Ivy Pentecostal Church Statement of Assets and Liabilities As at 31 December 2024 l. Church Building known as 'Ivy Church. at Ashley Hill. Bristol BS6 5JD 2. Church Manse at 33 Alcove Road, Fishponds, Bristol BSI 6 3DS 3. Bank Accounts: Current alc Lloyds bank, Downend brancm Bristol with a balance of £9.124 on 31 Dec 2024 b. Gospel Savings alc Kingdom BanK Nottingham with a balance of £37,853 on 31 Dec 2024 No Notice Savings alc Kingdom BanL Nottingham with a balance of £48.688 on 31 Dec 2024 Lt A trust &c for missionaries at Lloyds Bank, Horfield branch, Bristol with balance of £2,207 on 31 Dec 24 4. Mortgages: There are no mortgages on Ivy Church Property 5. Loans: We have no loans Creditors: We have no creditors Ivy Pentecostal Church (Registered Charity Number 1050613)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF IVY PENTECOSTAL CHURCH l port on the accounts of the Charity (number 1050613) for the year ended 31 December 2024 which are set out on pages 1- Respective responsibilities of Trustees and examiner. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 43(2) of the Chaiities Act 1993 {the act), as amended by s.28 of the Charities Act 2006 and that an independent examination is nded. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts (under *ction 43 of the Act, as amended". to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 43(7)(b) of the Act, as amended)" and to stats whether partiGular matters have come to my attenb"on. Basis of independent examinerfs report". My examination was carried out in accordan wilh the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts. Independent examinerfs statemenL' In connedion with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me reasonable cause to believe that. in any material respect, the trustees have not met the requirements to ensure that: proper accounting records are kept (in accordan wtth section 41 of the Act)- and accounts prepared agree with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act. PHIL BATER MAAT (Association of Acix)untirKJ Technicians) 20m April 2025