Restorer Christian Centre
Annual Report& Statement of Accounts
For the year ended 28[th] February 2022
Pastor
Charles Ffrench
Bank
TSB Bank PLC 22A Great Hampton Street, Birmingham, B18 5AH
Trustees:
Courtney Copeland: Chair
Laura Johnson
Charles Ffrench: Pastor
Beverley Ffrench
Garfield Spencer
Margret Davis: Treaasurer/Secretary
Restorer Christian Centre, West Bromwich Community Centre, Gayton Road, West Bromwich, B71 1QS Tel 0121 588 6300 Email: restorercentre@gmail.com
Website: www.restorerchristiancentre.org Charity Number 1113914
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Safeguarding & GDPR Officer:
Ms Jodie Hough
Governance and management
Mrs Beverley Ffrench
Aims and Objectives
To unite and tear down walls of division, that the love of God may reign and bring heaven to earth
Empowering people of diverse social, economic and ethnic backgrounds
By embrace God's children irrespective of colour, nationality, race, whether good or bad, rich or poor, irrespective of religious belief, we will always reach out to them.
Having a family where the oppressed, the hurting, the depressed, the frustrated, the emotionally wounded, the confused and the lost can find love, acceptance, help, hope, forgiveness, guidance and encouragement.
By have a caring family who will to unite God's people by working together, starting with what which is common among us the, gospel of Jesus Christ.
Equipping people to transform their communities and nations
Restorer Christian Centre, West Bromwich Community Centre, Gayton Road, West Bromwich, B71 1QS Tel 0121 588 6300 Email: restorercentre@gmail.com
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Encouraging and empowering people locally, nationally and globally.
Ministry Team
Has oversight of the spiritual wellbeing and spiritual development of the Church and to organise and promote worship, prayer groups and study groups.
Elder Beverley Thompson: chair
Elder Beverley Ffrench
Minister Andre Johnson
Missions Group
Is the hands and voice of the church in matters of charitable giving and raising awareness of the needs of the wider world locally, nationally and globally.
Outreach Group
Has responsibility for promoting the of the church and for events other
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than worship and services. This includes concerts and fund raising events. They are responsible for publicising and advertising events.
Pastoral Group
Promotes pastoral support and care to those in need, this will include the sick, those who are absent from church, the frail, the vulnerable, the bereaved, those who need transport to church. The group looks towards the pastoral needs of the church members of Restorer Christian Centre.
Sisters Speaks
Sisters Speaks is an Women Christian Group whose aims are to promote and support women issues’ of life, parenting and the development of Christian faith; therefore promoting conditions in society favourable to stable life. Our local group seeks to actively promote the aims and objective of women in our community.
Church Attendance
In 2021 there were 37 adults on the Church membership, 15 of whom were resident in the parish and 22 non-residents. There are average of 18 children for children church. The average weekly attendance of the
Restorer Christian Centre, West Bromwich Community Centre, Gayton Road, West Bromwich, B71 1QS Tel 0121 588 6300 Email: restorercentre@gmail.com Website: www.restorerchristiancentre.org Charity Number 1113914
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regular Sunday Services of 11.00am, counted during March 2021 to February 2022 and excluding new member was 3 adults.
Occasional Offices
During 2021 there were 1 weddings, 3 baptisms, 3 baby blessings. There were 8 funerals. These figures show a decrease in baby blessings and weddings.
Services
Sunday worship has continued throughout the year with a dedicated ministry team, loyal church members and some visitors. Overall the numbers attending the regular Sunday Services have remained steady.
Once a year we have a empowerment Conference and 4 leadership training days is a time when families are invited for fellowship and gives church members the opportunity to meet the families. It is well supported by church members and we continue to use this service to promote growth of young families in the church in collaboration with Praise and worship. In 2021 we had a family fun day, this was to help with mantel stress.
During the year we had a special service for Commemoration of Loved Ones Departed in May, which was well received not only by those who attended and those whose loved ones are named at the service.
Ministry to children
Restorer Christian Centre, West Bromwich Community Centre, Gayton Road, West Bromwich, B71 1QS Tel 0121 588 6300 Email: restorercentre@gmail.com Website: www.restorerchristiancentre.org Charity Number 1113914
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The work with young people continued to flourish with a dedicated team of children’s workers providing support for young people teaching them every Sunday. We had to create a place for young families to change and feed their babies while still being a part of the serves.
Beverley Ffrench and Laura Johnson continue to serve diligently as Foundation Governors.
Outreach
The church continues to offer many opportunities for people to come along apart from services. The weekly prayer groups and counseling continues to be popular and gives a wonderful opportunity to invite those who are bereaved into church as well as providing an excellent social space for the whole community.
The Churches Together
As part of Restorer group we were encouraged to join Sandwell and West Bromwich church together to promote the good news and our community.
Music
In the early part of the year we did not have a drummer, but Evan Ffrench continued to play in the services, with Laura Johnson working hard to keep our worship team going. We are working on developing
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music in the church by developing the children. The hope is for a long-term good effect on music in Church.
Out Reach Group
The Out Reach Group have not been active due to the pandemic, we're open to go out to the community during the year of 2022 to 2023 as long as the COVID-19 is under control.
Financial Report
Total receipts of funds were £56,418 and are detailed in the Church Accounts Report.
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