. SPRINGS Christian Fellowship, Baptism of Jesus AGM Report 2025 Sprlngs Christian Fellowship Registered Charity Number 1054358
Agenda Annual General Meeting (25-Jan-2026) All Members are expected to make every effort to be present, it is part of your membership and a meeting that is required by Law. 16 PCC 4 3 c.CLlnC Il 4 Cu0k(j([ OPEN IN PRAYER REPORTS Leadership Treasurer Youth Sunday School Worship Prayer Faith Btjilders Outreach - Street Iopen Airl and Residential Homes ANY OTHER BUSINESS This should be submitted in writing to the Church Councll and be received 2 days before the AGM meeting. DATE OF NEXT AGM- 24 Jan 2027 CLOSING REMARKS THANKSGIVING TO GOD rio * repoCt£ Eo trwSn' tr ooJ(u I (L-ecw 1UL5 Ive to c£oz) CVluicLc(tncI L irtknc5dllc tknrtsehJQ.S CJ la Sprlngs Christian Fellowshlp Registered Charity Number 1054358
Contents AGM Report 2025 Agenda Leadership Report Treasurers Report Trustees and Church Council 12 Church Ministries 13 Springs Christlan Fellowship Registered Charity Number 1054358
Leadership Report Introduttlon This is the seventeenth year of producing a printed annual report for members in which we provide our reports, the accounts and look to the future. This report deals solely with the events and activities of 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025. Overvlew As in previous years, the overall objective was to continue to build an intercultural and spiritual community as well as to maintain a stable structure for meetings and administration. It aimed at encouraging the ongoing spiritual growth in the body of the church. There was also an intention to continue to make improvements on the building. As part of achieving the above aim5, the leadership continued its search and processes for appointing a new minister to bring a renewed vision for the church. Though we worked towards achieving thi5 goal and gave priority for recruitment, this was not materialised due to various reasons. Meetings, administration proce5se5, and improvements ofthe buildlng were addressed. The church has begun to grow in quality and quantity. Young members of the church began to take more i nitiative in spiritual activities. The Leadership has been keen to encourage every individual member in the church to become people who read bible, pray regularly and develop their personal relationship with the Lord. We thank one and all who serve in so many different and varied ways, all equally important. We all continue to appreciate each other and thank those who support the varied activities needed to keep God's church functioning. Benefltlng the Communlty The Objects of the Charlty are principally to the advancement of Christianity. This is being done by the declaration and upholding of the Gospel concerning God'5 Son Jesu5 Christ the Lord and the preaching and teaching of the Word of God in accordance with the Statement of Faith of the A55emblies of God in Great Britain as approved by the General Council from time to time. In addition, the objectives allow the church to minister into key areas of our society and the world and therefore allow us to minister to the needs of the whole person. In the ongoing work, we have continued throughout 2024 and into 2025 to hold a Sunday service where the full Gospel of Jesus Christ is proclaimed, and people are challenged to live a life worthy of the gospel and put their faith into action. Our obvious aim is to teach and train people of all ages from the Bible in ways that are relevant to their age and culture, to be obedlent to God, to keep posltive relationship with their families and to be good citiiens in our community. A part of fulfilling our objectives is a commitment to missionary and social work in this country and overseas. For a small church we endeavour to serve our community well with street evangelism and residential outreach. Sprlngs Christlan Fellowship Registered Charity Number 1054358
Leadership Report We support organisations that specialise in Bible-centred teaching, work with ex- prisoners and people in the community. Our support is also given to those organisations that provide help with social problems and Support people and children around the world whose lives have been devastated by natural disasters. Annual Events Easter Special Service Christmas/Carol Services Youth-led family Sunday Social get together Church picnic/day out Area/Zone Conference Concernlng the Coming Year The Leadership and the church continue to be fully committed to explore new ways of reaching out to the community with the gospel of Christ and demonstrating God's love for the world. We want to encourage all believers in the church, the young people in particular, continue to engage in evangelism and mission activities in the church and neighbouring communities. We would like to see people growing more in their passion and love for God. We would like to keep prayer and preaching the word of God at the centre of the church activities. We want to see more people growing in their God-given leadership roles. We will continue to keep our motto. Changed Hearts, Changed Lives and Changed World" Church Leadershlp and Management While the structure for the church leadership development is addressed, there are other areas that are still under development. Like the previous year, the church council needs support and strengthening. Areas that need further development will be practical as more people join the church. We would like to see more people taking initiative to serve the church in this way. Evangelism and Mlsslon Evangelism and mission are integral part of the life of the church. They give us opportunities to share the gospel with others. While some of these events or activities are not for direct proclamation of the gospel, they give opportunity for interaction with our community and the availability to answer questions. Community interaction helps break down some of the myths about Christians and the church. It allows our communitv to see the authenticity of our faith and the consistency of our lives. Springs Christian Fellowship Registered Charity Number 1054358
Leadership Report Projects or Events Planned Developing the structure of the family service Youth and family service on Sundays Prayer meetings and bible study Items for Social Oversea & Teaching Project Bulldlng Development Ongoing external Maintenance Program Ongoing Internal Decoration of back hall. Disabled toilet acce5S V.J. SAK(kktty lon behalf of the Elders, Springs Christian Fellowship) Springs Christian Fellowship Registered Charity Number 1054358
Treasurer Report Introduction For the financial year ending 31st March 2025, our income and expenditure have changed since the last financial year; see Table l. The total income for this financial year increased by £8,102, while the total expenditure decreased by £9,369, Table I Summary of Receipts and Payment5 Summary Receipts and Paymenls For The Year Ended 31sl March 2025 Recelpt5 2023 124 2024 125 Payments 2023124 2024125 Church Giving 43,270 43.665 Paslorallminislry Expenses (see nole 1) 5,061 5,555 Reslricted Income 1,000 185 Establishment Costs (see note 2) 34.310 25,178 Inlefesl 58 156 Adniinislralion (see note J) 2,507 1,776 Olher Income 4,046 12,470 48,374 56,476 41.878 32.509 Springs Christian Fellowship ReBistered Charity Number 1054358
Treasurer Report Table 2 Payment breakdown Payrnviit6 for Ilie year 31 sl Maruli 202a 2023 124 2024 125 P#storallMi nlstry Costs {Nolé 1) Minislry Feesiincludlng 8dmln p8yi FxpftngA% Mlnlsliy l Mlsslon Youth Minsilry Wnrship TPAM Tillies & Gills 4,300 3,803 202 130 188 420 1,032 5.061 5,555 Establlshment Cos18 (Nole 21 ijlililip.q % In81 Iranr.e CleanlThJ ServlLes Building & Repairs c.hi Irr,h Man4A Illililiftq & In%iiranr.e Cliurcli Manse Repairs Cotcring & Facililios Music Licence Telephone - Landllne & Bioadband Conlrocl Scrvicos Equiprnenl 3,TOO 13,643 4..36.3 2,665 762 235 3,920 6,862 504 86S 215 35 34,310 25,178 Admlnlstrallon (Nol8 3) 687 CJDrnPI Ilpr Membershlp & Dues Child ProtCGlion 8lalinng.ry & Pnql8gp. Advertlslnq Svndrics 817 35 324 540 54 2.507 1,776 Total 41,878 32,509 Springs Chrlstlan Fellowship Registered Charity Number 1054358
Treasurer Report Table 3 A55ets and Liablllties Statement of Assets and Liabililies As Al 31st March 2025 2023 124 2024 125 Fixed Assots Chiirch Premises - Insurance Value Conlenls of Premises - Insurance Value Church Manse - Insurance Value 612,711 23,099 144,484 612,711 23,099 144,484 780,294 780,294 Current Assets ank Balances.. TSB AIC 30154860 TSB AIC 30460268 TS8 AIC 30460960 TSB AIC 30709160 58,829 5,997 751 10.394 72,339 15,533 936 10.550 C7L sh In Hand 220 75,971 99,578 Accounts Receiveable 360 360 Total Assets 856,265 880.232 Current Llab511tes Kingdom Bank Loan 822123 Net Assets 856,265 880,232 Springs Christian Fellowship Registered Charity Number 1054358
Treasurer Report The income and expenditure table and chart below present income and expenditure for Springs Christian Fellowshlp over the last 11 year5. Table 4 Income and Expenditure Toble for last 11 yeors Flnancial Year Income Expendlture Financlal Year Income Expendlture 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015- 2016 2016- 2017 2017- 2018 2018- 2019 £25.591 £23.982 £25.901 £35.000 £28.989 £35.700 £26.286 £22.052 £33,440 £25.300 £31.600 £28,253 2019- 2020 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023 2023 - 2024 2024 - 2025 £37,634 £27.756 £35.999 £48.374 £44,529 £56,476 £17.529 £20.367 £28,684 £37,612 £41.878 £32.509 Table 5 Income und Expendlture Churt for last 11 years Income and Expenditure Chart È60,000 £50,000 E40,000 E30.000 £20.000 £10,000 £0 2013- 2014- 2015- 201ti- 2(117 ?018_ 20111_ 20?0_ 2021 2022 - 209.1 ?024- 2014 9015 201b 2013 20113 201Y 2020 2022 20,?3 2U'>4 2U2J Springs Christian Fellowshlp Registered Charity Number 1054358
Treasurer Report Church Tithe The church council continues to tithe to Watoto a sum of £300 pa to sponsor a child. Concerning the Future God has remained faithful throughout these uncertain times and has continued to meet our needs. If you feel led by God to give financially-whether toward general church needs or a specific project such as renovations-please do not hesitate to contact our treasurer, Isabel Baskaran. l encourage everyone to reflect on the biblical principle of tithing. For those who are taxpayers, Gift Aid is also a valuable option, as it allows the Church to reclaim approximately 2S% from the taxman. Setting up a monthly standing order is a simple and effective way to manage regular giving. In addition, we will be looking into options for online giving and text donations as we adapt to a society that increasingly uses less cash. Finally, I thank God for His faithfulness and for every person who supported the work of this church financially during the year ending March 2025. My prayer is that you will continue to stand with us this year through your financial giving and through all the other ways you serve and support our church. /sRb61 B&7skAf&7 Springs Christian Fellowship Registered Charity Number 1054358
Trustees and Church Council We certify that the book5, vouchers and information produced to enable the independent examination of our accounts to be conducted contain a full and correct record of our financial transactions and activities to the best of our knowledge and belief. Please print name, signature & Date Philip Sharp ftrR614H SALVA0 IS 1.16 Natasha Salvador Qfj /IW WLS Simon Donger Springs Christlan Fellowshlp ReEiStered Charity Number 1054358
Church Ministries Springs Youth Group community Over the past year, Springs Youth has continued to grow both in number and in spiritual maturity. We meet on the first Sunday of every month, gathering shortly after the morning service for a time of study, fellowship, and a shared meal. We have also been blessed with several new members, including students from All Nations Christian College, whose presence and contributions have enriched the group greatly. YouthGIoup, ,lov'g Wi 11.,, 110th- As in previous years, members of the youth have faithfully led studies covering a range of biblical themes as well as topics relevant to the lives of young people today. It has been encouraging to witness the youth deepen their understanding of Scripture, pray for one another. and build meaningful, supportive relationships within the group. The young people have also continued to play an active and valuable role in the wider church community. This year, an increasing number of our youth have stepped forward to preach during Sunday services. Their willingness to serve in this way is a powerful testimony to their growth in the Lord, and their ministry has been a significant blessing to the congregation. We give thanks to God for all He is doing in the lives of our young people. Our ongoing prayer is that they will continue to grow in laith, shine the light of Jesus in their daily lives, and boldly share His message of salvation. May they remain rooted in the Word and be strengthened as they contribute to building God's Kingdom here at Springs Christian Fellowship. Chr1*¢A BAskArA Springs Christian Fellowship Registered Charity Number 1054358
Sunday School We remain committed to supplying a Sunday School but unfortunately there have been no children of Sunday School age regularly attending church. Therefore, Sunday School remain5 temporarily 5U5pended but will definitely be re- introduced when this situation change5. -A.AAn Springs Chrlstlan Fellowshlp Registered Charity Number 1054358
Worship As a Church we are extremely blessed to have such a variety of worshipers and leaders providing a different style of music, leadership and sound that has the capacity to appeal to different ages ranges and cultures. Most recently we have seen a growth in the nufflbef of people wanting to be involved in the Worship team, notably, various All Nations Students. The age range for our current team is between 20-35. 1 for one know the church is raising up some passionate and anointed leaders, notably Isabel, Chrystal and Cedrick who have now started leading. Many thanks to brother Eric, who continues to lead Worship regularly with his group, alongside his other ministries. We encourage individuality within our groups and love to incorporate the different cultures / nationalities in our Church, with us sometimes singing songs in a variety of languages. Many thanks to Baskaran & Jack continue who regularly set up & soundboard every Sunday. and Baskaran kindly renewed some of our equipment, allowing for better sound quality & easier running of the tech desk. We welcome anyone who might be interested in learning this in order to help them. The same goes with the projector which a member of the worship team also operates each week. A massive thank you from all of usl I'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who is involved in the worship,. from leading and playing to singing and operating our sound desk and projector. Preparing and taking part in the worship IS a bid responsibility and not something we take lightly. A lot of prayer, thought ana practice goes in each time we worship with one another, so I want to express my appreciation for all your hard work and devotion and may we continue to praise and magnify the Lord together. A huge thank you to the musicians for their faithful hard work and dedication. rA£k sfiltrador Springs Christian Fellowship Registered Charity Number 1054358
Prayer Prayer Meetlngs are held every Monday, 19 January 2026 @ 7 pm at the Church Come when you can - leave when you must! We believe that prayer is the backbone of the church. The aim of this area of ministry is to see the fulfilment of Isaiah 56 in fi{vrt, Simkc SOdf( dsmied 50 '6rffvè145Pj For my house wlll be called a house of prayer for all natlons" We need to be a church that prays together and develops this ministry to cover every area of ministry. l encourage you all to be part of this vision. Bring your good ideas and let us advance the kingdom of our God. We continue to pray for a new Pastor and that God5 chosen person will be delivered to us. Br{A Oxborougk. Sprlngs Christian Fellowshlp Registered Charity Number 1054358
Faith Builders Faith Builders has been running for nearly 11 years now. We meet once a fortnight on alternate Fridays and have from 6 to 12 people of all ages most weeks. We always start with a time of Praise and Worship, followed by a time where we share Prayer needs and requests. which we then Pray over, and for one another. Following this our 8ible Study lasts from 30 to 40 minute5, before we finish off with a nice Supper, which Christina, Chris and I supplyl Although l usually lead the Bible Studies, I have involved others in leading them as well, and everyone is always encouraged to be involved with comments or questions during the evening. In the past year we have looked at the Lives of various People in the Bible, both Good and Bad, and looked at the many Scriptures that prove that Jesus Christ is GOD. We also had our annual BBQ, and Isabel organised a very enjoyable Quiz Night for us, which was great fun. The meeting is also shown on Zoom and we often have 2 or 3 people joining us in that wav. We enjoy good Fellowship and the evenings are clearly greatly enjoyed as the hardest part is getting everyone to go home afterwards! Springs Christian Fellowship Registered Charity Number 1054358
Outreach Open Alr Street & Resldentlal Homes We like to call our Street Outreach an Open Alr as, for the past 10 years, we've tried to be a group of Christians having a Gospel Service outdoors. We have our own printed Song Book of over 60 Gospel hymns and choruses which we keep adding to wlth new favourites. We sing by the side of the Bridge near where the footpath alongside the River starts, nearly opposite the Neelakash Indian restaurant. It's a good spot for singing and preaching a5 people walk past, and there are folk sat outslde a cafe wlthln hearing distance, as well as a bench close by, so we do have people stopping to listen for a whilel While some of u5 sing, others offer Tracts to passers-by and look for opportunities to talk to them, and the folk who stop to listen to the singing. I link some of the songs together with short Bible verses. one or two of our team share a short Gospel message, and we also offer to pray for folk, and there are folk who stop, and 115ten, and even accept prayer every week. A5 well as the people who stop to listen, we've been amused as some have even taken their mobile phone5 Out to film us while we've been singing. We always enjoy ourselves, and l am very proud of and grateful for everyone who helps, because it is a te3m effort that couldn't happen without such Support. We also take Services every 2 or 3 months for two Resldentlal Homes, one in Hertford (the Beane River Care Homel and one in Ware (Riversidel. The Residents love our visits and join in cheerfully as we sing Favourite Hymns or, at Christmas, the always popular Carols. One of us gives a short Gospel talk and we always Pray for the Home, Resident5 and Staff, We also give a Salvation appeal at the end and have been dellghted to see nearly 20 of the Senior Cltizens plus a couple of staff respond to receive the Lord Jesus as their Saviour. Fr60 H-Rllswort-h Sprlngs Chrlgtian Fellowshlp Registered Charity Number 1054358