Calvary Chinese Christian Church Annual Report For The Year Ended 31[st] December 2022
Administrative information
Calvary Chinese Christian Church (Calvaryccc) is situated in Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes.
Calvaryccc Council members who served from 1[st] January 2022 until the date of this report was approved are:
Elected Council members:-
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Mr. Samuel Kin On Wong Chairman (succeeded by Katie Ho from 1[st] January 2023)
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Ms. Kitty Kwan Secretary
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Mr. Ho Shun Chik Treasurer (succeeded by Siu Mui Wong from 1[st] January 2023)
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Mr. Wing Ho Leung
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Mr. James Voong
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Ms. Siu Mui Wong
Objectives and Activities
Our main goals are preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and teaching the doctrines of the Christian faith as set forth in the Holy Scriptures, primarily but not exclusively, to the Chinese in Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas.
In addition to regular Sunday worships, fellowships and bible studies; there are other affiliated activities targeting non-believers, so they can get to know about our church and have the opportunity to know the Gospel.
Structure, governance and management
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| Trustees are selected and elected by members according to the church constitution |
Achievements and Performance
Church attendance
The average weekly attendance was around 80-100 for both Cantonese and Crossway services. Sunday school had 80 children under the age of 18.
Review of the year
Calvaryccc invited Raymond Au-Yeung to be the church pastor from June 2022. The congregation grew since 2021. A steady flow of BNO newcomers has impacted the church.
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A pastor is required to shepherd and teach the congregation. Raymond Au-Yeung had taken up the challenge and he has already made positive impact. A number of courses were set up and well attended. Through visitation and house groups, a number of new converts came forward. The church also held one of the largest baptismal service in 2022.
The congregation constitution has changed and integrated well in church life. Many are willing to participate fully by becoming church members. Church members doubled in 2022.
Crossway, an English speaking congregation, is also impacted by the influx of these newcomers. Their numbers have increased significantly, especially in children’s work. Other challenges are the language barrier and cultural difference. The Friday night group has grown from 30 to 90. Sunday school attendees increased from 30 to 80.
Calvaryccc also serve the wider Chinese community. The church actively involved in the organisation of the ‘Friendship Festival’ held locally in June. This ‘Friendship Festival’ had attracted a footfall of 1000, which was one of the largest festivals of this kind throughout UK.
Bible Study
There are two Saturday bible studies. One was held on the 1[st] and 4[th] Wednesday evening, the other was held on the 2[nd ] and 3[rd ] Saturday morning. It has been continued with zoom throughout the year. Other courses were added throughout the year at regular interval. Each course is set for 6 to 8 weeks depending on the length of the course, mainly conducted by pastor Raymond Au-Yeung.
Financial Review
Brief statement of the church’s policy on reserves
Contingency fund : £92,283
Our reserve policy is to maintain a balance on unrestricted funds which equates to at least three months of routine unrestricted payments (£9,000), to cover emergency situations.
Pastoral worker fund : £36,220
Fund balance at the end of 2022 was £40,155. Pastor Raymond Au-Yeung was employed in June, his salary and related expenses (£10,231) were paid out from this fund. 20% General Fund Surplus for the year, at £6,296, is added to it.
Short term mission fund : £32,390
To encourage members to participate in short term mission, the church decided to support each applicant 50% of the mission cost. 10% General Fund Surplus for the year at £3,148 is added to this fund. No expenditure made this year.
Mission fund : £4,413
This fund is used for missionary giving. 10% of General Fund income for the year at £4,913 was transferred in. Payments of £6,500 were made in the first quarter of the year to designated Christian Missionary Organizations agreed by the Church Council, £500 in excess of balance brought forward from last year (an error picked up during the audit).
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Caring Fund: £6,281
This comes from designated donations for the church, and is used for members (including active and non-active members) or friends who need help in financial difficulties. No movement in this year.
Theological Education Sponsorship Fund: £5,000
This fund was set up in 2020. It is available to active member studying a degree course at a registered establishment. Up to 75% of the tuition fee could be covered once an application has been approved by church members. No movement in this year.
Investment policy – Surplus funds may be invested in bank fixed deposits or publicly traded bonds, low risk and highest return possible. The maximum amount allowed is £85,000. Investment of £55,000 was matured in April, and a new one of £50,000 made out in November for one year.
Total general fund income for the year was £49,131. Detailed Financial Statements are on pages 4 & 5.
£10,443 was spent to provide Christian ministry in preaching the gospel and teaching the doctrines of the Christian faith.
£1,190 was spent on the English Worship, including speaker’s honorarium and venue hire.
Special donations of £1,600 was made to James So for his involvement in our youth work and his ministry in COCM.
The net balance at 31st December 2022 carried forward to Contingency Fund was £17,123.
Members who are tax payers are encouraged to make an offering by Gift Aid which the church can reclaim the tax from the government.
Approved by the CalvaryCCC Council on 12th June 2023 and signed on their behalf by Katie Ho (CalvaryCCC Chairwoman)
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