## **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
DL￿Ing the year a Building Fund continued ag a reslrtcted fund.
5. Investmonl Assets
Th¢ charity d￿S 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 darifl￿tiOn 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 COU￿11 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>
Wur*Hryir￿Tr
71WAS 4AYJS.81
1A79.*X)
775ry&C6 82A6S.70
1493.13
1&B1
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13.3ZJS2
8Q85123
4W.02
13,755.9S
92￿8￿6
1&998.35
102,07639
CL6tofgewaryJfirth
13,112&44
so￿7￿ 10.947
13,026A4
61x7.12
11.169.73
8DA13.73
ClwriW)Ipdd￿ties
223.V2 Q425fi1
1611.£5
2N4257
I￿28
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
r￿￿oSseS ¢￿1￿£StrnenlaS$8ts
1B320
V24&11)
142S126
1863N26WI 6,16J27
2￿￿1￿07 4J1826
1669.19D24 I654￿8
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$Ntys
AW5.. FL¥nI￿re
AW.. Mri Sus
A417:(kn
M.Msc418n
.. PA Equip
20,(￿￿
20,OCQm
7,000
30,OC¥).￿)
10mQlX)
20.(m.CfJ
Total Flxed wets
2,625.313.00
2,625.313.00
Cufrent aS￿ts
CA11:HW72881195
(14,1QSJII
56.117Y2
20.7702Y
21.114
1.9s9.12
44.215.33
1.74825
Total Cutt•nt a$￿ts
43.87724
N8t A8set surplus Ifleficltl
2,669.528.33
2.669.19024
R•$erv¢$
Ex8sslldefidt)b)date
L11.. gArt'ryb818nc*5
2D2.(￿r￿1￿o$$e¥I ethinwtrn4rt0$$8ts
14251.36
1654,938.88
Zffi9,1W24
Total R0s•rv&$
2,669,528J3
2.669,190.24
Represented by Funds
1664,610
491826
I669￿33
1663P26H7
6.163J7
R8strILbJ
(emath￿2211 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
DL￿Ing the year a Building Fund continued ag a reslrtcted fund.
5. Investmonl Assets
Th¢ charity d￿S 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 darifl￿tiOn 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 COU￿11 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>
Wur*Hryir￿Tr
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
92￿8￿6
1&998.35
102,07639
CL6tofgewaryJfirth
13,112&44
so￿7￿ 10.947
13,026A4
61x7.12
11.169.73
8DA13.73
ClwriW)Ipdd￿ties
223.V2 Q425fi1
1611.£5
2N4257
I￿28
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
r￿￿oSseS ¢￿1￿£StrnenlaS$8ts
1B320
V24&11)
142S126
1863N26WI 6,16J27
2￿￿1￿07 4J1826
1669.19D24 I654￿8
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$Ntys
AW5.. FL¥nI￿re
AW.. Mri Sus
A417:(kn
M.Msc418n
.. PA Equip
20,(￿￿
20,OCQm
7,000
30,OC¥).￿)
10mQlX)
20.(m.CfJ
Total Flxed wets
2,625.313.00
2,625.313.00
Cufrent aS￿ts
CA11:HW72881195
(14,1QSJII
56.117Y2
20.7702Y
21.114
1.9s9.12
44.215.33
1.74825
Total Cutt•nt a$￿ts
43.87724
N8t A8set surplus Ifleficltl
2,669.528.33
2.669.19024
R•$erv¢$
Ex8sslldefidt)b)date
L11.. gArt'ryb818nc*5
2D2.(￿r￿1￿o$$e¥I ethinwtrn4rt0$$8ts
14251.36
1654,938.88
Zffi9,1W24
Total R0s•rv&$
2,669,528J3
2.669,190.24
Represented by Funds
1664,610
491826
I669￿33
1663P26H7
6.163J7
R8strILbJ
(emath￿2211 FmlP&¥1