Pastor’s Report
1 Corinthians 2:9
‘No eye has seen, no ear has heard and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.’
2021 like 2020 continued to be a difficult journey. Having had restrictions over Christmas we saw lockdown upon us again and the government advising us to work from home. However we decided, as a church leadership, to continue with our in-person service on Sunday Mornings keeping it strictly to one hour and also our online pre-recorded service via Facebook and Youtube. We kept our Prayer Meetings, Bible Studies, Life Ladies and Synergy Youth all on zoom. During January we had our usual 3 weeks of prayer and fasting. Despite these restrictions we continued to be encouraged by God’s grace and His keeping power.
At the end of March we asked the congregation to join us in praying about who our new Pastor would be as Pastor Angela and myself would be retiring at the end of March 2022. We believe that God sent us here to serve the church for 20 years and we were now one year from that date.
As Easter approached it was clear that we would not be able to have our Walk of Witness with the Soho Churches on Good Friday, thankfully this year that will be going ahead.
As the summer approached and restrictions started to ease we were able to do more events in person. Synergy Youth met up as they could do activities outdoors and Life Ladies did an outdoor afternoon tea event.
Unfortunately we were still unable to have our bigger events, Family Fun Day, Holiday Club, Youth Camp and Fireworks Night were cancelled for the second year running. However towards the end of August it was our joy and privilege to marry Jonell and Denise.
As we approached Autumn the leadership felt it was now time for us to advertise the post of Senior Pastor, which we did via the Assemblies of God Website during the whole month of November.
Also during the latter part of the year it was an absolute joy to hold a baptismal service and baptise the 5 members of the Makanda family together.
As Christmas approached we were again able to bless the local Women’s Refuge with a hamper each and send all of the missionaries we support a Christmas gift. We would like to thank everyone who contributed to both of these causes.
As we ended the year with our Carol Service and the wedding of Dorcas and Pastor Robert, we can look back and see God’s hand in guiding us through another very difficult year.
In early January we held interviews for the Senior Pastor role and duly appointed Pastor Robert Dadeboe. We are so humbled, pleased and grateful to God for leading and guiding us throughout this transition period. We commend Pastor Robert to you. Get behind him and Dorcas and the Church Council, pray for them as they step into this next chapter at Life Community Church. We are looking with anticipation of what God is going to do!
Haggai 2:9
‘The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house,’ says the Lord Almighty. ‘And in this place I will grant peace,’ declares the Lord Almighty.’
Stay blessed
Lead Pastor
Associate Pastor
LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH 407 LODGE ROAD HOCKLEY BIRhllNGHAM B185PW Reglstered Charfty: 1075866 STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT AND INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 Luke Silver Accountancy & Taxation Services 12 Oliver Street Pontypridd Mid Glamorgan CF37 2RD Moblle: 07710 456376 E-mall: luke-silve uresilver.or
Independent Examiner's Report on the Accounts A¢Grua16 Accounts Report to the trusteeshnembers of Llfg Communlty Church Reglstered Chartty Number 1075866 On the accounts lor the yoar ended 31 December 2021 S¢t olrt on the followlng page$ RospeGtivo Tesponslbllitlg$ of tn15tee5 and examln¢r The chariws trustees are re5ponslble for the prepaTation of the accounts. The thar1$ trustees consider that an audit is not requlred for this year under section 144(2) of Ihe Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Art} and that an independent examination Is n09ded. Itls my respon5ibiltty to: examlne the accounts under sectlon 145 ofthe 2011 Ad; follow the prI)cedu$ laid down in the General Diroctions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of Ihe 2011 Act: and stsle whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of Independent examlnerfs weport My examlnatlon was carried oui In accordance with the General Directkms given by the Charity Commlssloners. An examlnation Includes a revi¢w ot the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented wlth those records. It a550 Includ9S conslderation of any unusual Items or dlsc105ures In tha accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required In an audil, and consequently no opinlon 1$ given as to whether the accounts presenl a Irue and fair view and the report Ilmited lo those matters set out in thg Statement below. Independent examlnevs statement In connection wlth my examination. no matter h89 come to my attentbn: {1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any malerlal respect the requlrements To keep accounting ro¢ords in accor(Fance wlth sectlon 130 of the 2011 Act: and To prepare aGGounts which accord bmth the a¢¢ounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act Have not been meL or (2) to which. in my opinion. attention should be drawn n order to enable a proper underslanding of the accounts to be rea¢hed. Signed L A Saw Date: 8 March 2022 Luke Silver, HNC Business & Flnance Accountancy Practitr)ner 12 Oliver Street. Ponlypridd, Mid Glamorgan. CF37 2RD
Indopendent Examlners Report lo the Church Councll l. Accountlng Pollcl¢s a) Th& finanrial statements havo b&en prBpared In accordance th applicable accounting standards and fotjow the rocommendations in Statement of Recommended Practice Aco)unting by Charities (SORP) tssued October 2000. b) There has been no change to the valuatlon rules slnce last year. The a¢¢ounts are presented in an accruals format. c) No changes havo been made to accounts for prevÉous years. 2. Trustees John W Butcher recelved £71.28 Temunoration, kngela Butcher received £21.353 remuneration. Thi5 is in accordanGe with the Trust Deed under whlch the charity is constituted. The Temun8ration is expenditure inGurred in fulfilling the objects of the charity. 3. Expendlture Independent Examiner's fee for the year is £825. 4. Endowment and Restrlcted Funds DLIng the year a Building Fund continued ag a reslrtcted fund. 5. Investmonl Assets Th¢ charity dS not have any knvestment assets. 6. Pald Employees The charity had four paid employees. They are pald salarfes to support the further development of the objeGts of the charity. 7. Chartty Managèment and Admlnlstratlon The totsl administrative costs during the year were £2,087. . Flxed Asset$- Land & Premlse$ No addltional land or buildings weR purchased during the year. 9. Flxed Ass?ts~ Contents of Premlses value of the contents Is for insurance purposes and 15 a provisional figur¢. 10. Debtors & Prepayménts There are no debtors for this financlal year. The prepayments In the accounts are for th8 Buildlng and Contents Insuran¢¢. Msnl Bus Insurance and Car Park Rent. 11. Credltors & Ac¢wals There are no accruals.
Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees and Church Councll Introdu¢tlon Thank you for submitting the accounts for Independent examinalion. They have been well maintained and the treasurer and others responslble are to be commonded for their hard work. Charlty Law and Flnanclal Regulatlons The Independent examination has been carried out in accordance with the Charilles (Accounts and Reports) Regulallons 1995 (Statutory Instnjments No 27241 and the Accounting by Charities Slatement of Recommended ProGli¢e ISORP). Slgnlng of Accounts I shall be obfiged if you will please forward a copy of the signature p8ge for my records after the accounts have been signed by a representative appointed by the TNstees and Chur¢h Council. A spare copy is enclosed. Con¢luslon There are no other matters I feel need to be brought to your attention. Please do not hesitate to contacl me for further darifltiOn or for fijrther assistan¢o. Luke Sllver Dat¢: 8 March 2022
LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND CHURCH COUNCIL ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 ACTIVITIES REVIEW Th8 financial results are set out Sn the enclosgd accounts. The principal activty throughout the year under review was Ihal of the advancement of Ihe Christian faith and the extenslon of the Kingdom of God. TRusfEES AND CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS The trustees and chur¢h COU11 during the year were as follows". John W Butcher 30 Wairington Drlve. New Oscott. Blmiingham. B23 5YP Tel: 0121350 5159 Angela Butcher 30 Warriwlon Drive, New O$¢ott, Blmilngh8m. B23 5YP Tel.. 0121350 5159 Patsle Joan Loretta Maynard 77 M8xwell Avenue, Handsworth, BimiFngham. B20 3rx Warayidzo Mudung 84 Glyn Fami Road. B32 1NP Simbal Lydla Kafesu 15 Baffield Close, Bimiingham. B42 1 EL STATEMENT We cettify that books. v¢)uchers and infomiation prixluced to enabl8 the Independent exalnination of our accounts to be conducted contsin a full and correct rec(Kd of our financial transactions and activities to the best of our knowledge and beli8f. SIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE TRUSTEES Please print name: ?flL}
Llfe Communlty Church statement of Financial Activltles For the period from 01 January 2021 to 31 December 2021 tdalfth¥J> WurHryirTr 71WAS 4AYJS.81 1A79.X) 775ry&C6 82A6S.70 1493.13 1&B1 enllrm ther%n(xmiryres¢JJr(ss 13.3ZJS2 8Q85123 4W.02 13,755.9S 9286 1&998.35 102,07639 CL6tofgewaryJfirth 13,112&44 so7 10.947 13,026A4 61x7.12 11.169.73 8DA13.73 ClwriW)Ipddties 223.V2 Q425fi1 1611.£5 2N4257 I28 71W26 20N5J1 5fi11.65 5.79827 174&83 t.763.91 92¥¢27 87025 14JFIJ7 114679281 14251J6 145M.17 111384.1n 112Q)mJ 14W.17 114.5B4.17) 11.786.07 111,788.Dn roSseS ¢1£StrnenlaS$8ts 1B320 V24&11) 142S126 1863N26WI 6,16J27 2107 4J1826 1669.19D24 I6548 1669•a3 2m,19024 qath3Y22210[rnI 1 rf1
Llfe Conynunty Church Balance Sheet detailed Asat 3111212021 AEat 311121202(1 Flxed •ssets A9)l..lL¥r A9)28eth 148U13£Q .cw.ryi 2.483213.CYJ 30,0.0 s.ow.iJo .ots).00 20.thwno 7,WOI)O 30.rm.(K) 10,rJyxo 20,(Kn S04.. SJftFth$Ntys AW5.. FL¥nIre AW.. Mri Sus A417:(kn M.Msc418n .. PA Equip 20,( 20,OCQm 7,000 30,OC¥).) 10mQlX) 20.(m.CfJ Total Flxed wets 2,625.313.00 2,625.313.00 Cufrent aSts CA11:HW72881195 (14,1QSJII 56.117Y2 20.7702Y 21.114 1.9s9.12 44.215.33 1.74825 Total Cutt•nt a$ts 43.87724 N8t A8set surplus Ifleficltl 2,669.528.33 2.669.19024 R•$erv¢$ Ex8sslldefidt)b)date L11.. gArt'ryb818nc*5 2D2.(r1o$$e¥I ethinwtrn4rt0$$8ts 14251.36 1654,938.88 Zffi9,1W24 Total R0s•rv&$ 2,669,528J3 2.669,190.24 Represented by Funds 1664,610 491826 I66933 1663P26H7 6.163J7 R8strILbJ (emath2211 FmlP&¥1
LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH 407 LODGE ROAD HOCKLEY BIRhllNGHAM B185PW Reglstered Charfty: 1075866 STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT AND INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 Luke Silver Accountancy & Taxation Services 12 Oliver Street Pontypridd Mid Glamorgan CF37 2RD Moblle: 07710 456376 E-mall: luke-silve uresilver.or
Independent Examiner's Report on the Accounts A¢Grua16 Accounts Report to the trusteeshnembers of Llfg Communlty Church Reglstered Chartty Number 1075866 On the accounts lor the yoar ended 31 December 2021 S¢t olrt on the followlng page$ RospeGtivo Tesponslbllitlg$ of tn15tee5 and examln¢r The chariws trustees are re5ponslble for the prepaTation of the accounts. The thar1$ trustees consider that an audit is not requlred for this year under section 144(2) of Ihe Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Art} and that an independent examination Is n09ded. Itls my respon5ibiltty to: examlne the accounts under sectlon 145 ofthe 2011 Ad; follow the prI)cedu$ laid down in the General Diroctions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of Ihe 2011 Act: and stsle whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of Independent examlnerfs weport My examlnatlon was carried oui In accordance with the General Directkms given by the Charity Commlssloners. An examlnation Includes a revi¢w ot the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented wlth those records. It a550 Includ9S conslderation of any unusual Items or dlsc105ures In tha accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required In an audil, and consequently no opinlon 1$ given as to whether the accounts presenl a Irue and fair view and the report Ilmited lo those matters set out in thg Statement below. Independent examlnevs statement In connection wlth my examination. no matter h89 come to my attentbn: {1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any malerlal respect the requlrements To keep accounting ro¢ords in accor(Fance wlth sectlon 130 of the 2011 Act: and To prepare aGGounts which accord bmth the a¢¢ounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act Have not been meL or (2) to which. in my opinion. attention should be drawn n order to enable a proper underslanding of the accounts to be rea¢hed. Signed L A Saw Date: 8 March 2022 Luke Silver, HNC Business & Flnance Accountancy Practitr)ner 12 Oliver Street. Ponlypridd, Mid Glamorgan. CF37 2RD
Indopendent Examlners Report lo the Church Councll l. Accountlng Pollcl¢s a) Th& finanrial statements havo b&en prBpared In accordance th applicable accounting standards and fotjow the rocommendations in Statement of Recommended Practice Aco)unting by Charities (SORP) tssued October 2000. b) There has been no change to the valuatlon rules slnce last year. The a¢¢ounts are presented in an accruals format. c) No changes havo been made to accounts for prevÉous years. 2. Trustees John W Butcher recelved £71.28 Temunoration, kngela Butcher received £21.353 remuneration. Thi5 is in accordanGe with the Trust Deed under whlch the charity is constituted. The Temun8ration is expenditure inGurred in fulfilling the objects of the charity. 3. Expendlture Independent Examiner's fee for the year is £825. 4. Endowment and Restrlcted Funds DLIng the year a Building Fund continued ag a reslrtcted fund. 5. Investmonl Assets Th¢ charity dS not have any knvestment assets. 6. Pald Employees The charity had four paid employees. They are pald salarfes to support the further development of the objeGts of the charity. 7. Chartty Managèment and Admlnlstratlon The totsl administrative costs during the year were £2,087. . Flxed Asset$- Land & Premlse$ No addltional land or buildings weR purchased during the year. 9. Flxed Ass?ts~ Contents of Premlses value of the contents Is for insurance purposes and 15 a provisional figur¢. 10. Debtors & Prepayménts There are no debtors for this financlal year. The prepayments In the accounts are for th8 Buildlng and Contents Insuran¢¢. Msnl Bus Insurance and Car Park Rent. 11. Credltors & Ac¢wals There are no accruals.
Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees and Church Councll Introdu¢tlon Thank you for submitting the accounts for Independent examinalion. They have been well maintained and the treasurer and others responslble are to be commonded for their hard work. Charlty Law and Flnanclal Regulatlons The Independent examination has been carried out in accordance with the Charilles (Accounts and Reports) Regulallons 1995 (Statutory Instnjments No 27241 and the Accounting by Charities Slatement of Recommended ProGli¢e ISORP). Slgnlng of Accounts I shall be obfiged if you will please forward a copy of the signature p8ge for my records after the accounts have been signed by a representative appointed by the TNstees and Chur¢h Council. A spare copy is enclosed. Con¢luslon There are no other matters I feel need to be brought to your attention. Please do not hesitate to contacl me for further darifltiOn or for fijrther assistan¢o. Luke Sllver Dat¢: 8 March 2022
LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND CHURCH COUNCIL ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 ACTIVITIES REVIEW Th8 financial results are set out Sn the enclosgd accounts. The principal activty throughout the year under review was Ihal of the advancement of Ihe Christian faith and the extenslon of the Kingdom of God. TRusfEES AND CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS The trustees and chur¢h COU11 during the year were as follows". John W Butcher 30 Wairington Drlve. New Oscott. Blmiingham. B23 5YP Tel: 0121350 5159 Angela Butcher 30 Warriwlon Drive, New O$¢ott, Blmilngh8m. B23 5YP Tel.. 0121350 5159 Patsle Joan Loretta Maynard 77 M8xwell Avenue, Handsworth, BimiFngham. B20 3rx Warayidzo Mudung 84 Glyn Fami Road. B32 1NP Simbal Lydla Kafesu 15 Baffield Close, Bimiingham. B42 1 EL STATEMENT We cettify that books. v¢)uchers and infomiation prixluced to enabl8 the Independent exalnination of our accounts to be conducted contsin a full and correct rec(Kd of our financial transactions and activities to the best of our knowledge and beli8f. SIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE TRUSTEES Please print name: ?flL}
Llfe Communlty Church statement of Financial Activltles For the period from 01 January 2021 to 31 December 2021 tdalfth¥J> WurHryirTr 71WAS 4AYJS.81 1A79.X) 775ry&C6 82A6S.70 1493.13 1&B1 enllrm ther%n(xmiryres¢JJr(ss 13.3ZJS2 8Q85123 4W.02 13,755.9S 9286 1&998.35 102,07639 CL6tofgewaryJfirth 13,112&44 so7 10.947 13,026A4 61x7.12 11.169.73 8DA13.73 ClwriW)Ipddties 223.V2 Q425fi1 1611.£5 2N4257 I28 71W26 20N5J1 5fi11.65 5.79827 174&83 t.763.91 92¥¢27 87025 14JFIJ7 114679281 14251J6 145M.17 111384.1n 112Q)mJ 14W.17 114.5B4.17) 11.786.07 111,788.Dn roSseS ¢1£StrnenlaS$8ts 1B320 V24&11) 142S126 1863N26WI 6,16J27 2107 4J1826 1669.19D24 I6548 1669•a3 2m,19024 qath3Y22210[rnI 1 rf1
Llfe Conynunty Church Balance Sheet detailed Asat 3111212021 AEat 311121202(1 Flxed •ssets A9)l..lL¥r A9)28eth 148U13£Q .cw.ryi 2.483213.CYJ 30,0.0 s.ow.iJo .ots).00 20.thwno 7,WOI)O 30.rm.(K) 10,rJyxo 20,(Kn S04.. SJftFth$Ntys AW5.. FL¥nIre AW.. Mri Sus A417:(kn M.Msc418n .. PA Equip 20,( 20,OCQm 7,000 30,OC¥).) 10mQlX) 20.(m.CfJ Total Flxed wets 2,625.313.00 2,625.313.00 Cufrent aSts CA11:HW72881195 (14,1QSJII 56.117Y2 20.7702Y 21.114 1.9s9.12 44.215.33 1.74825 Total Cutt•nt a$ts 43.87724 N8t A8set surplus Ifleficltl 2,669.528.33 2.669.19024 R•$erv¢$ Ex8sslldefidt)b)date L11.. gArt'ryb818nc*5 2D2.(r1o$$e¥I ethinwtrn4rt0$$8ts 14251.36 1654,938.88 Zffi9,1W24 Total R0s•rv&$ 2,669,528J3 2.669,190.24 Represented by Funds 1664,610 491826 I66933 1663P26H7 6.163J7 R8strILbJ (emath2211 FmlP&¥1