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循道会君王十字堂 二零二二年至二零二三年度 事工报告

教会大会 二零二三年七月二十三日 下午十二点三十分

Kings Cross Methodist Church Life and Ministry Report 2022-2023

Presented at King’s Cross Methodist Church 23 July 2023 12:30pm

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King’s Cross Methodist Church

事工報告 Ministry Report :

事工	報告Ministry Report:
	Content	Responsible Person	**Page **
1.	2022年教會大會會議紀錄……………………………	陈翔CindyChen	3
2.	牧者Minister …………………………………………	许广铮KongChingHii	5
3.	會吏Deacon………………………………………… 3.1 Methodist Chaplaincy House 3.2 Friday Club 3.3 Shelter Ministry	Tessa Bennett	14
4.	國語關顧事工Mandarin LayWorker…………………	江先婷Gloria Kong	15
5.	粵語關顧事工Cantonese Lay Worker………………	翟思敏Stella Townson	18
6.	首席執事/主席Chief Steward 6.1 Mandarin Service………………………………… 6.2 International Service……………………………… 6.3 Cantonese Service…………………………………	林同樂Tongle Lin 謝佩玲Pei Ling Chay 梁健樂Kin Lok Leung	20 21 22
7.	兒童主日學事工Sunday School Ministry 7.1 Mandarin Sunday School………………………… 7.2 Cantonese Sunday School…………………………	宋頌Song Song 梁鳳妮Christeen Leung	23 24
8.	少年事工Youth/Young Adult Ministry 8.1 C.R.E.W. & Unitea Fellowship…………………… 8.2 Unitea Fellowship………………………………… 8.3 Waffle Fellowship………………………………… 8.4 Mandarin Youth…………………………………… 8.5 Mandarin Young Adult…………………………… 8.6 C4…………………………………………………	許咏婷Rita Hui 李愷縈BoBo Lee 朱禮昌Daniel Chu 許思煒Maria Hii 郭健業Gabriel Koay 鄭淑禮Chloe Cheng	26 25 27 29 31 32
9.	建築物事宜Building and Property Matter 9.1 General Maintenance……………………………	黃子龍Gerry Wong/ 劉亞華Ah Hua	34
10.	聯區事工Circuit Ministry 10.1 King’s Cross Development Group………………	彭健業Billy Pang	36
11.	數碼IT………………………………………………..	黄裕霆Bryan Wong	37
12.	12.1財政報告Financial Report 2022/2023…………. 12.2財政預算Budget 2023/2024……………………	郭健業Gabriel Koay	39 43

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1. 教会大会会议记录 Minutes for General Church Meeting 2022 英国循道会君王十字堂 King’s Cross Methodist Church 24[th] July2022, 12:30pm

議會主席 Chairperson: 许广铮牧师 Rev Kong Ching Hii 文书记录 Recording Secretary:陈翔 Cindy Chen

翻译员 Translator：周志成 Wiley Chow

監票人 Scrutineers: 周诗洛 Celia Chow and team

1. 欢迎 Welcome： 许广铮 Kong Ching Hii

2. 默想和祷告 Meditation andOpening Prayer: 會吏 Deacon Tessa Bennett

3. 致歉 Apologies:

4. 二零二一年七月十一日的会议议案已经在理事会会议中被审核确认。

General Church Meeting minutes dated 11[th] July 2021 was verified and approved by the Church Council at the meeting dated: 16[th] January 2022

1. 教会检讨委员会的建议书 Proposal from Church Review Committee 2021: 彭建业 Billy Pang & committee

2. a. 欢迎与接受建筑师 Welcome and Introduction of architect, Matthew Lloyd

3. b. 重建计划的进展 Updates on the Church Redevelopment Project

4. 2022-2024 年执事与教会代表选举 Appointment of Church Council 2022-2024

投票国语堂粤语堂英文堂投票 英文堂没有改变 国语堂只有一个空缺，国语首席执事（主席） 粤语堂有席位空缺分别是：首席执事，三位教会代表，两个执事 委任财政和理事会文书，大会授权牧者委任， 教会委任郭健业担当财政，文书是袁靖雯 国语堂首席执事提名：林同乐 粤语堂首席执事提名：梁建乐 门徒栽培提名：周志成 差传布道提名：梁智仁 国语堂投票总人数：26 人 林同乐：25 票通过

粤语堂投票总人数：52 人 粤语堂首席执事票数：梁建乐 49 人 门徒栽培票数：周志成 48 人 差传布道票数：梁智仁 52 票

所有被提名的都被接纳成为教会领袖 新委身的人会在 2022 年 9 月 1 日生效，

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1. 事工报告 Ministry Report:

感謝各位負責事工的會友報告，報告了過去一年的進展

Thank you to all members in charge of ministry for reporting on progress over the past

year

詳細請參看事工负责人報告

See report for details

1. 财政报告 August 2021/June 2022 Presentation of Financial Report:黄文光 Rayman Wong

2. 财政預算 Budget 2022/2023: 黄文光 Rayman Wong / Yin Wu

全部通过預算案，授權理事會按預算案收入和支出來運作

Voting on the Budget, authorizing the Council to operate according to the budget's income and expenditure

授权理事会 9 月 1 日审核今天的大会纪录，授权执事会开会，在下次大会前补选 授权教会财政签名人员：教会的国语首席代表：林同乐，粤语首席代表：梁健乐，联区长：Peter Cornick，财政：郭健业，牧者：许广铮和会吏：Tessa Bennett

1. 其他事項 Any Other Business：

2. 結束祷告 Closing Prayer 主祷文 Lord’s Prayer

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2. Report on the life and ministry of the Church

By Rev Kong Ching Hii 许广铮

異象 vision: 建造一個敬畏神和愛人的教會

To grow in the knowledge of Christ and in the love for the people in our community 主题 Theme：你我的建造 Building One Another

日期Date	事工Ministry	目标Goal	備註Remarks
09/22	职事会议 策划会议 Steward Meeting Planning meeting	教会全面计划书(理事会议 决25/10/22），推广三个事 工：合一事工，教会重建 （成为社区中心）及数码 事工。同时，将会继续强 调：祷告、区域查经、培 训 Executing the Review made by the Church Review Committee 2022 that focus on: • Fostering Church unity • Promoting Church as a community centre and • Develop and capitalizing Digital ministry	合一事工：首席执事 重建事工：彭建业 数码事工：Bryan Wong 其他： • 祷告事工–牧者 • 区域查经-組長 • 培训-牧者 Church unity: senior steward Church as a community centre: Billy Pang Digital ministry: Bryan
00/09/22	課程开课 Courses Commence	人人学习,成长祝福 “All can learn to mature” - To encourage members to join one bible study group or fellowship group - All baptising members are to attend baptismal class, one-to-one follow up, and to write and share their conversion testimony with the church.	- 组长训练conducted training and meeting with group leaders from mandarin congregation. - Baptismal was conducted in November – December 2022 for Baptism ceremony on 18thDec 2022. Four of them opted for immersion in April 2023 • All baptismal candidates completed one-to-one follow up一对一跟进： 『成长八课』及书写和 分享得救见证。
08/10/22	學生迎新週 Fresher Week	歡迎學生 Welcome the students - International Service hosted a welcoming service in October - Stewards and members are encouraged to participate and to support - 執事和信徒皆收到邀請 來參與及支持學生事 工。	國際堂籌備歡迎禮拜，由三 人小組來推廣。當天有禮拜 及歡迎午餐 Organised by IS congregation. A Core team of three persons organised the event. - Welcoming service with lunch provided for all - A warm and friendly service

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29/10/22	Stream of Praise Concert赞美之泉赞美 布道会 Emmanuel Centre, Marsham St. London SW1P 3BW	- Organized by London Chinese Church Association - Evangelistic Concert - Two concerts: 1:30pm and 4:30pm with 900persons respectively. Cantonese speaker are the majority. - KXMC interceded, promoted ticket sale and sent a team of 15volunteers to support the concert	- 由伦敦华人基督教会联会 主办 - 性质：诗歌赞美布道会 - 两场的布道会，各有九百 人参加，以粤语为多。 - 本教会参与代祷，推荐及 差派15名义工。
10/12/22	Windsor Christmas Market, Windsor	合一运动，促进团契 結果：54+10人參加 異常寒冷的天氣并沒有阻 止溫馨的團契。 To promote Unity via fellowship A positive respond by 54+10 members and their friends - Extreme cold did not deter the participants from appreciating one another	負責人：*江先婷，鄢美 月，郑宝山
11-12/22	将临节 Advent Season	透過將臨節來宣佈教會A 年開始 等候基督的再來 鼓勵信徒在崇拜中分享見 證、聖誕的意義和經歷來 鼓勵他人 To commence the Church Year A with the Advent services. To anticipate the return of the Coming Christ. To share the meaning of Christmas to inspire life	- 將臨節的禮儀，詩歌， 蠟燭和挂布 - 邀请信徒参与崇拜分享 他们的信仰旅途和人生 经历。 - 促進關係與了解，介紹 同工，執事及教會的代 表給會忠。 - Advent hymns, wreath, banners and candles were displayed while the advent liturgy was followed accordingly. - Invited members of the church to share their life during the services. - All stewards and staffs were introduced and interviewed to the church as a mean to know and to pray for them.
18/12/22 11am	圣诞节感恩会 Christmas Celebration	与亲朋庆祝圣诞节 To appreciate and to share	圣诞午宴Christmas Banquet

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		the Festival joy with friends - 200 persons attended the service - Friends and family of the baptismal candidate witnessed the baptism ceremony with awe - Youth and Sunday School children presented special programs - The church served sumptuous Chinese meal to all the worshippers and guests.	外展聚会outreach service 洗礼/坚信礼-baptism and confirmation ceremony 筹备会：陈秋英/ *邓素菁 - 200人參與聯合崇拜。 - 親戚朋友也來觀禮見證 洗禮禮儀。 - 少年人，兒童呈獻特別 節目。 - 教會提供中餐給參與 者。
25/12/22	聯合綫上圣诞节崇拜 Online United Christmas Service	- Since there was no public transport in London on Christmas day, the church provided an online Christmas service by 50 attendants.	筹备：许牧师，陈秋英，* 邓素菁 线上崇拜：基於當天倫敦沒 有公共交通，聖誕節崇拜在 雲端進行，當天有五十人參 與。
01/01/23	元旦圣餐崇拜 New Year Service	新年立志更新 学像耶稣基督 - This was one of the rare Sundays where New Year falls on Sunday and Holy Communion service.	圣餐礼拜 holy communion - 稀有的一天：新年，主 日，聖餐聯合在一起。
08/01/23	小组/班会集合 Small/Class Meeting	人人学习，成长祝福 “All can learn to mature” 全面推展班会：彼此守望 成长，作为祝福。	负责人：鄢美月/郑宝山 如同九月份的目標。
22/01/23 11am	新年（华人）立約崇 拜 New Year Covenant Service 教會開放日：慶祝華 人农历新年	立志更新,祝福他人 renewed to bless the Chinese community - The united service was organized by the mandarin Congregation - The service featured Covenant service, Holy Communion and special programs. - Sumptuous Chinese meal was served to the 180 congregants.	负责人：*_陈秋英/_邓素菁 - 國語部籌備聯合崇拜 - 崇拜包括了立約禮儀， 聖餐已經農曆特別節目 - 為180名參與者提供中 餐來慶祝新年。
26/01/23	长者农历新年聚餐 Lunar New Year with	Celebrated the festival with the shut-in seniors who is 70 and above.Thefeast was	负责人：*Michelle Lam and Stella Townson

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	the Elderly Gathering at one of the local restaurants	attended by 30guests with gifts distributed.	与70岁的独居华人长者， 庆祝华人新年,共有30人 参加。
29/4-1/5/23 (国) Or 6-8/5/23 （粤）	恩爱夫妻营（华/ 粤） Marriage Enrichment Retreat（Chinese / Cantonese） Note: Family for Christ appreciates KXMC for enabling the church pastor and wife to run the MER Camp for the eight pastoral couples in Spain July 2023.	靠主恩典学习享受恩爱夫 妻生活Spice your marriage by God’s grace to love your spouse - The church promoted the two events but no couple take on the opportunity. - There are families who need support and intervention.	联络人：许师母 英国家庭更新协会Family for Christ UK www.cffc.org.uk 注：《家新》感激教會的支 持，讓牧者夫婦協助帶領今 年七月西班牙的教牧夫婦 營。
1/02/23	課程开课 Courses Commence	人人学习,成长祝福 “All can learn to mature” - All baptismal candidate will go through the one- to-one follow up program - All baptismal candidate to attend the six baptismal classes - Baptismal candidate to share and publish their baptism testimony.	组长训练：同工 圣诞节的洗禮班Baptismal Class 一对一跟进：『成长八课』 • The second baptismal classes were conducted on line on Tuesdays’ evening. • 今年第二次的洗禮班繼 續在綫上進行。
March 2023	Church Open Day - 启发课程Alpha Course • Alpha Course • Alpha Marriage • Talks or seminars focusing on the needs	探讨人生的意义 To exploring the purpose and meaning of life AND to meeting the felt needs of the people	Actions: • To identify local venue to meet local needs • To liaise with Finchley Methodist church or Banet Brookside Methodist Church at Cat Hill • This ministry is work in progress. We are praying for a breaking through in 2023-2024
March 2023	Wednesday Spaces for all - To provide a space for the community - To provide social activities for all - To learn to share graces of God	- Pioneered by the staff and team. - Provided space to the elderly in the morning and the students in the afternoon. - Simple lunch is served to all.	星期三的角落：為社區提供 社交的空間，提供活動及學 習分享主的恩典。 - 由同工及團隊籌備 - 為長者及學生提供交流 的空間 - 教會也提供午餐。
22/2- 06/04/23	大哉节 Lent Season	仰望神尋求突破：推廣禁 食祷告会	筹备会：林同乐/周志成

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		Seek God for breakthrough：Church- wide Fast and Prayer. Meeting on Wednesdays - Lent material in Chinese and English are provided for members. The materials are available both in print and electronic font.	透過禁食，尋求生命的突破 每周三的集合 - 分配大哉节的默想材 料，中英版本及電子版 本	透過禁食，尋求生命的突破 每周三的集合 - 分配大哉节的默想材 料，中英版本及電子版 本
22/02/2023	聖灰日禮拜 Ash Wednesday Combined services: English, Mandarin and Cantonese	大齋節的開始、邀請信徒 委身40天禁食禱告To start the Lent and to solicit commitment from members for 40 day Fast and Prayer	负责人：教牧团
19/03/23	母亲节 Mothers’ Day	祝福及肯定天下的母亲 to affirm and bless the mothers - Sunday school presented special programs, gifts to appreciate the mothers	籌備會：宋颂/* Christeen Liang / Wai Man / Maria - 主日學呈獻特別節目， 贈送禮物和花給母親 們，作爲感激和祝福的 行動
2-8/4/23	圣周Holy Week	Personal meditation， reading, fast and prayer 鼓勵个人静默反思，读 经，禁食祷告 - Issued Holy week lectionary to the congregation - Encouraged participants to fast and pray and meditate and give	籌備會：教牧团 - 發送聖周的經文 - 鼓勵信徒透過讀經，禁 食，默想及奉獻。
06/04/23 7pm	最後晚餐禮拜 Maundy Thursday Service	Remember the last supper - Twenty believers attended the service that feature hand washing ceremony and holy communion. Note: There was no attendee at the Maundy Service organized for the International service	负责人：许牧师 紀念最後晚餐 - 20人参与国语及粤语联 会崇拜 - 其中有洗手及圣餐礼仪 注：國際堂的最后晚餐禮拜 沒有信徒出席參加。
07/04/23 9:30am	受难节 Good Friday Camden联合教会合一 见证游行 Walk of Unity– by	纪念耶稣的受难 Remembering the suffering Christ - 15 members participated in the Walk of Unity. The group Visited CofE,	负责人：Tessa会吏, Kong Ching Hii - 15名信徒參與合一見證 步行，走訪了聖公會， 路德宗，天主教，

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	Churches in Camden 分发圣经– Kings Cross广场及社区 Bible Distribution at Kings Cross Square and king’s Cross neighborhood	Lutheran church, Catholic church, Woman by the Well and the Methodist Church - KXMC hosted tea and hot cross bun at the end of the walk. - Partnered and distributed Bible with Good News for All (Gideon International) - 15 members participated in the distribution and prayer walk. They had had amazing stories and encounters to share and toinspire.	Woman by the Well，及 巡道會。 - KXMC提供茶點招待40 名的參與者。 - 與基甸機構在king cross 廣場分配聖經，慶祝加 冕日慶典。 - 15名參與者收益無窮， 有非常特殊的體會。
8thApril 2023, 3-4pm	教會歷史性的第二次 复活节浸礼及列常的 洒礼禮儀 Baptismal Ceremony: second IMMERSION ceremony at KXMC and sprinkling ceremony	- Baptism and confirmation ceremony - Celebrated with the baptismal candidates of their new life and new beginning - Four of them opted for immersion and six sprinkling baptism. This is the second immersion at KXMC and was attended by more than 50 persons.	筹备会：Pastoral Team教 牧团 - 洗禮和堅信禮 - 與受洗者慶祝他們的新 生活和新開始 - 其中四人選擇浸禮，六 人選擇灑水洗禮，這是 KXMC的第二次浸禮， 當天，有超過50人參加 了此次儀式。
09/04/23 11am	复活节Easter 2023 联合崇拜庆贺救主复 活– holy communion + easter love feast	思想和分享救恩的恩典 to remember and to share the saving grace of God - IS organised the service - Instead of Chinese food, Finger-food was service to all worshippers.	负责人：*Pei Ling、陈秋 英、邓素菁 - 國際堂籌備當天的崇拜 - 提供西式的午餐，如三 文治，糕點，餅乾和茶 水。
30/04/23	特別講座：“_人生的投 資—一個聰明的抉擇 蔡志煇-_企業家：香 港上市集團創辦人及 董事局主席 *筹备会在筹备的过程 中把讲座改成两场的 布道会，把福音向新 移民分享。 Special seminar: Life Investment. Speaker Leslie Chooi was introduced by Hearld International.	- 認識聖經的投資觀 - 邁向一個祝福他人的華 人投資家 - 對象：華人社區的朋友 - 透过媒体，单张及社区 联络网来宣传； - 来的朋友少过十名 - 表决的有十名，以现有 的信徒为主 Two evangelistic services were held on Sunday with normal Sunday congregants and with less than 10 new comers. The church published the	负责人：*Wiley Chow，林 同樂，国语及粤语的首席执 事，及牧者

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		event via church website, public media, leaflet and word of mouth.
6/5/2023	查尔斯三世加冕典礼 Coronation Ceremony Tea Party 11am – Live Telecast 直播 1-2pm – Cultural Presentation文化節目 2-4pm – Public Seminar公開講座	Theme: To rejoice and celebrate. - More than 100 attended the event - Partnered with the Chinese Association. A team of more than 20members attended and presented special programs. It was a meaningful and eventful partnership between the church and a Chinese association. - Public Seminar: Black Swan Effect by Leslie Chooi was attended by 40persons	筹备会Committee：*Stella Townson & Cindy Chen 主題：同欢同庆 - 超過一百人参加該活動 - 沙龙文化团派出二十多 名的成员参加表演，這 也是教会多年来向往与 社团配搭的第一次的活 動. - 蔡志辉讲座：信仰中的 黑天鹅效应–突破人生 考验、无惧职场挑战共 有四十人参加
7/5/2023 Coronation （Bank Holiday 加冕假期）	教会家庭日：我们是 一家人Family day： One Family	Annual family day to foster unity in the Lord. - United service was designed in line with the coronation liturgy. We prayed for the King and royal family and the nation. - IS conducted an All Age Service to include the children and youths. - Due to the wet weather, the event was held in the church premises - More than 80 persons Attended the event.	籌備會Committee： Candice, Bryan, Terry及小 翠；鄢美月、*郑宝山 常年家庭日:彼此認識，促 進合一 - 当天的国语及粤语的联 会崇拜，是按照加冕典 礼的礼仪来设计，特别 为国王，皇室和國家祷 告。 - 国际堂有All Age Worship,也是促进不同 年龄的儿童少年人参与 崇拜. - 基於天氣欠佳，戶外的 郊游改變為室内的友誼 時間。共 - 基于当天天气不佳，戶 外郊游改爲室内友誼項 目，出席人数超過80 人。
28-29/05/23 May Bank Holiday	理事会策划退修会:团 契，祷告及策划 对象：牧者，同工， 执事和教会代表 Council Planning Retreat: Play, Pray and Plan	- 20名参加 - 地点：COCM中心 - 走访了Luton Chinese Church，得益不少。 - Venue: COCM HQ, Milton Keynes	籌備會：林同乐、谢佩玲、 梁建业 Committee: senior steward Word of Thanks - the church thanks the anonymous who made the retreat possible. May the Lord bless the giving

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	Targeted Group: Minister, Staff, stewards and church representative.	- Visited the Sunday worship service Luton Chinese Church and had a dialogue and prayed with the pastoral team.	to be a blessing to many.
19/6/23	Father Day	祝福及肯定天下的父亲 to affirm and bless the fathers - Theme：Influence of a Father - Special liturgy was arranged by the Mandarin service for more than 25 fathers.A presentation of song, gifts and video clips of the fathers was made. - Cantonese congregation presented words of appreciation and gifts.	籌備會：*宋颂/ Christeen Liang / Wai Man / Maria - 主題：父親的感染力 - 國語部為父親們設置特 別的崇拜禮儀，邀請超 過25名的父親參與慶 典，分派父親節禮物， 父親節歌唱及活動。 - 粵語部位父親們提供感 謝的話及禮物。
25/6/23	Methodist Ordination Service – Coventry Central Hall 循道会按立礼拜	- To witness and celebrate the ordination of Deacon Tessa Bennett - Encouraged staffs, stewards and members to witness the service - 见证与庆贺会吏Tessa 的按立礼仪，鼓励了同 工，执事及信徒出席观 礼。	Coordination: Church Administrator联系人：教 会干事 Note: KXMC has witnessed the second deacon ordination in the past eight years, namely Linda Gilson and Tessa Bennett. Praise the Lord for allowing KXMC to have this grace.感謝神，教 會在過去的八年裏見證了兩 位的會吏的按立。
School term 2023	Summer Camp： Character Building 兒童暑假營：基督徒 品格朔造营	培育兒 童，歡度假期 Nurturing the Children and Celebrating Holiday Note: the camp has been deferred because many families travel to visit family for the first time after the pandemic. We wish them a joyous and meaningful reunion.	籌備會：主日學宋颂，梁凤 妮 Organizing committee: Sunday school - 基于儿童及父母都在疫情 后第一次回乡探亲，因此 延期举办。 - 祝賀大家探親、假期旅途 順利。
9/7/23	Deacon Belinda Letby Farewell Service会吏 道别礼拜	- To thank and farewell Deacon Belinda Letby for her life and ministry with West London Mission欢送及致谢会 吏在西联区的服事。	Coordinator – Hinde Street Methodist Church

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20/8/23	洗禮兼堅信禮Baptism cum Confirmation	- Special ceremony for one of the believers who 餐廳attend the year end ceremony.	- 特別的洗禮禮儀-為一名 信徒特別安排的典禮， 因爲她無法參加年終的 禮儀。
8/09/23 7:30pm Friday	角声布道会 Herald Evangelistic Meeting	- To partner with Herald Evangelistic team and UK Herald - To share the gospel through songs with the London Chinese community.与美国角 声布道团及英国号角配 搭布道事工透过诗歌布 道向华人广传福音。	籌備會：Terry,郭群英及首 席执事 Organizing committee: Evangelism Steward and Senior Stewards.
10/9/23	Deacon Welcoming Service – Hinde Street Methodist Church 会吏欢迎礼拜	- To welcome and celebrate the arrival of a new deacon in the Circuit based at Hinde Street Methodist	Coordinator – Hinde Street Methodist Church

統計 Statistic:

1. 十月份的平均出席率 Average Church attendance for the month in October 2022

	English	Mandarin	Cantonese
Adult	11	53	107
Children	/	6	12
Youth	17	19	/

1. 洗禮人次 Number of baptisms and confirmation

a. 18[th] December 2022: 16

b. 8[th] April 2023: 10

c. 20[th] August 2023: 1

1. 葬禮 Funeral: Two (2)

2. 結婚 Wedding: One (1)

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3. Ministry Report of Deacon

By Tessa Bennett

Methodist Chaplaincy House

Methodist Chaplaincy House has been full this year, and the students have built a strong community together. The monthly House Meals have been well attended and there have also been a number of social events throughout the year. The two House Reps have attended the MCH Management Meeting regularly. We received a high number of applications again this year for 2023/2024 and rooms have been allocated pending satisfactory interview and references. To date there is one shared room available.

Following an annual review, the rents for 2023/2024 have been increased to £625.00 per month for a shared room and £800.00 per month for a single room. The Guest Room rate remains at £26.00 per night. Financially, expenditure is currently running slightly below budget, although this is usually the case at this time of the year when all the rooms are occupied. £5k has been allocated to spend on major works. The budget for next year was approved in the April 2023 Circuit Meeting.

The emergency out of hours night cover is provided by Deacon Tessa Bennett, Ben Olasuyi, Rayman Wong and Gerry Wong. Out of hours opening and closing for room bookings is provided by four of the students who liaise with Celia Chow, Church Administrator.

Work on the roof garden has been ongoing and the floor tiles are being replaced so that students can use the roof garden.

The broken and disused bicycles have been removed from the front of the church and it is hoped that we will be able to install 2-3 bike racks.

The fire risk assessment was completed in August and a summary of actions drawn up. Additional fire detection devices have been installed in the boiler room and all the fire doors in MCH have been inspected. Students have attended a fire safety session.

The water tanks have all been cleaned and tested for legionella and Ben Olasuyi (Kings Cross Centre Manager) has completed a legionella training course.

Some of the rooms and communal areas of MCH require re-carpeting and this will be done after any work that needs to be completed on the fire doors.

Friday Club

Earlier this year, the charity C4WS made the decision to re-locate the Friday Club to Chalk Farm Salvation Army. They gave a number of reasons for this 1) The facilities at Chalk Farm which include washing machines and tumble driers and a commercial kitchen; 2) The potential disruption with the redevelopment of Kings Cross; 3) The lack of an intern means that there is no one to stand in for the Deacon as Co-ordinator during periods of leave, which C4WS deemed untenable.

The Winter Night Shelter will continue to run on Thursday evenings at Kings Cross from the beginning of November to the end of March and once again will operate for the whole season (other churches operate for half the season). The shelter was a great success this season with a good number of volunteers drawn from a number of sources.

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1. Ministry Report of Mandarin Lay Worker By Gloria Kong 江先婷

Pastoral Care	Chinese Congregation: 1. Regular Phone call and text (60-70 calls in total) 2. Invitation to church events 3. Newcomer’s update (including travellers): 34 (since September 2022- till date) 4. Visit old member outside London. 5. Weekly Sunday Service Attendance: -Sunday Service: 65- 80 people (average) - Youth Fellowship: 15- 20 people (average) -Sunday School: 8-10 people (average)
	Baptism Data (since September 2022 till date): 1. Adult: 4 2. Children: 5 3. Confirmation: 1 adult
	Translation & Interpretation: 1. Hospital & GP Visit: 2. Council Document 3. Finance and Housing 4. Government Legal Document 5. Church Sermon 6. Social Care 7. Funeral and Memorial Service
	Hospital & Housebound Visit Care (10-20 times in total): 1. Regular Phone Call 2. In person visit (care and prayer)
	Congregation Individual Need and Daily Support: 1. Family Crisis 2. Visa Issue and Document 3. Funeral and Memorial Service: Being the legal informant. 4. Social Care: Liaise with family’s school and social worker. 5. Regular Communication with council and electrical and gas supplier
	Mobilize Congregation to join church events and serve: 1. Winter Shelter (Helping in the kitchen) 2. Easter Prayer Walk (+ Bible Distribution) 3. Bible Study Training Programme: (10 participants in total) 4. Wednesday Club (average: 5-7 people) 5. Digital Mission Team Malaysia (2 churches) 6. Serve in Sunday Service (new pianist, readers, drummers and ppt) 7. Coronation Celebration 8. Windsor Castle Day Trip 9. Mooncake Festival
	Youth Pastoral Care: 1. Regular care through phone, text and in person. 2. Prayerand spiritualsupport & one to one counselling
Spiritual Care	Bible Study Groups: 1. Support and lead bible study groups 2. Thursday Morning Bible Group (10:30am -12:00pm) (Attendance: 5 people) 3. Friday NightBible Group (8:00pm-9:30pm) (Attendance: 8 people)

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	4. Sunday Afternoon Chinese Group (12:30- 14: 30pm) (Attendance: 7 people) 5. Sunday Afternoon Young Adult Group (13:00-15:30pm) (Attendance: 8 people)
	Prayer, Bible Study Materials and Group Leader Support: 1. Regular Prayer to support the group. 2. Support the bible study group leader in weekly announcement and reminder. 3. Sourcing for bible study materials 4. Invite newcomers to join bible study groups. 5. Monitoring the study plan 6. Leading the small group bible study
	Providing Training Programme: 1. Sourcing for suitable bible study training seminar 2. Attendance:12people (potentialgroupleader)
	Collaboration with outside churches (Digital Mission Team): 1. Invite outside pastors to provide teaching and training. 2. Two Malaysia Digital Mission Team – Bo En Methodist Church & Sing Ang Tong Methodist Church (October – December 2023) 3. Leading our bible study groups and provide resources and materials. 4. Building relationship with brothers and sisters from other churches, expand their circle and relationship
Church Ministry	Youth Fellowship Mentor: 1. Leading Fellowship Weekly operation 2. Mobilize and train youths to participate in church events and serve in church. (p&w team, bible reading, musicians etc) 3. One vs one counselling and regular care. 4. Joining OM youth camp 5. Joining OM events
	Assisting Church Camp: 1. Sunday School Summer camp 2. Leading, teaching and preparing. 3. Mobilize volunteers
	Wednesday Club: 1. Weekly operation with Stella 2. Food preparation
	Coronation Celebration: 1. Organizing the whole events 2. Advertise the event 3. Mobilize Church’s congregation to volunteers. 4. Collaborationwithorganization inthe community
	Church’s Festive Celebration: 1. Christmas Celebration 2. Chinese New Year Planning 3. Easter Celebration 4. Mother’s and Father’s Day Celebration Planning 5. Mooncake Festival Planning
	Outing Events: 1. Windsor Castle Whole Church Christmas Day Trip 2. Bible Study Small Group Fellowship Outing
	Steward Retreat: 1. Planning for the retreat and research 2. Encourage stewards to participate. 3. Preparing the materials and resources (Meeting Reports Draft)

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Organizing Instrument Class 1. Drum: 12 participants in total (December – Jan 2023) 2. Piano: 3 new pianists Church Refurbishment & Decoration: 1. Helping with the church’s refurbishment 2. Mobilize congregation to involve in the events. 3. Make sure church’s decorations were done on time accordingly and put away afterward. Administrative Work Sunday Bulletin: 1. Printing Sunday Bulletin Weekly Church Sunday Open Door: 1. Open Church Door every Sunday at 9am. 2. Church Set up (welcome desk) Flower Arrangement: 1. Buying and arrange the flowers weekly Chinese Congregation Data: 1. Insert and store all congregation data securely and up to date

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5. Ministry Report of Cantonese Lay Worker By Stella Townson 翟思敏

Pastoral Care Work:

1. Welcome congregation and greet about 130 new comers at the front desk on Sundays. 105 new comer cards were collected. (figures as of 2[nd] July 2023)

2. Build connections with new comers and other people in communities with Whatapp messages, calls and meetup.

3. Build up relationships with current memebers on Sundays, Whatapp / text messages, phone calls and meetup.

4. Be present for people in providing prayers, encouragement, advice, advocacy and practical helps such as translations, interpreting, accommodations finding, jobs hunting, parenting, health, school admission / parent evening, connecting to local communities, benefits and signpost to other organisations.

5. Encourage and connect members and new comers with church life into helping to refit new floor and chairs, taking part & helping out in church events, Christmas choir, hotpot event, Windsor day trip, fellowship groups, baptism, serving in reading, welcome team, CREW, Night Shelter, in leadership team and external events like online bible study groups, online courses,

Groups:

1. Hongkonger’s Group: First Sunday of the Month after Sunday Service. There were about 10-15 people in each session. Each session, we would have a round of introduction; then we have a topic to discuss: Mid-autumn festival (Sep); Childhood (Oct); Remembrance Sunday (Nov); Protests (Dec); New Year, New Hope (Jan); Lunar New Year (Feb); Festivals / Celebrations (Mar); Daffodil (Apr); A talk about HK-UK Health Care Systems by Mrs Naomi Cheung (Jun); Chit-chat (Jul). The group is for new comers in church together with few existing congregation members who are very important to support and connect new comers into church. There are friendships built on the group outside church. There is a Whatapp group for participants to share their life; communities events and UK national special news.

2. Tuesday Fellowship Group with Ah Po: Thank you Ah Po to invite to take part in the fellowship to be a participant and to lead bible study together with PK Lau. Materials I used were from River of Life Christian Church On average, there are 15 people.

3. Wednesday Club: Started in March 2023. It is an outreach ministry – open for all; to gather people for Praise Dance, lunch and chill-out. Food is cooked on site by Jenny, Stella & Gloria; participants would bring some home-made food too. The budget for each session is about £7. On average, there are 9 people. Mrs Naomi Cheung from Chinese Cancer Association has regularly come and introduced her clients to this group. Some of them takes part regularly in our Sunday worship and church events. We have been supporting an English-speaking client to provide advice and advocacy for his overall wellbeing. Staff team relationship has been strengthened particularly between pastoral lay workers. The group will be paused for summer holidays and resume on 6[th] September.

Projects:

Planned, coordinated and delivered the following events various members in the congregation and Gloria, Mandarin Lay Worker.

1. Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration Weekend on Sat 2[nd] June 2023 (about 40 participants)

2. KXMC Mid-Autumn Festival on 3th September 2023 (about 70 participants)

3. Mid-Autumn Festival for Hongkongese on Thu 8[th] September 2023(35 participants)

4. Lunar New Year Lunch for elders in church on 26[th] January 2023(20 participants)

5. King’s Coronation Celebration in collaboration with Cultural Salon on Sat 6[th] May 2023 (96 participants)

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Administration:

1. Prepare Monthly Attendance Sheet.

2. Design event flyers. Write up Whatapp messages.

3. Attend fortnightly Pastoral Care Team Meetings, monthly Circuit Staff Meeting, Cantonese Steward Meetings and Church Council Meetings and Steward Retreat Camp.

Training & Development:

1. Bible Course for Chinese Church Leaders and Workers by Bible Society between 1st November 2022 and 3rd January 2023

2. The Chinese Alpha Film Series UK and Europe Virtual Launch on 8[th] October 2023.

3. Alpha Marriage Course for Church Leaders and Workers on 23rd February 2023.

Prepared By: Stella Townson, Cantonese Lay Worker Date: 4[th] July 2023

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6.1 國語堂事工扱告 Ministry Report of Mandarin Service

By Tongle Lin 林同乐

亲爱牧师、挚事、理事及弟兄姐妹们，主恩同在！

感谢主，回顾过去的一年多时间，在主的恩典保守中，疫情已结束，教会重新开放，逐渐回归正常 崇拜，特别在今年教会进行了硬、软体方面的更新，请参考如下。

1. 教堂进行了基本装修，更换了节能灯、窗帘、椅子，为会友们提供了舒适的崇拜环境。 1.1. 教会的 Logo 及网站更新，让更多人了解君王十字堂。

2. 国语部仍然保留着有线上和线下同时进行的崇拜程序，可以照顾到不能来到教会的会众。

3. 牧养方面，讲道人员除了在讲台的服侍，也参与到小组中牧养栽培。（通过线上及实体，例：周 -

三的读经祷告会，带领者 许牧师）

1. 教会己恢复实体团契： 目前在进行的如下：

2. 4.1. 青年团契 ，带领者（Gabriel)

3. 4.2. 少年团契，带领者（Maria)

4. 4.3. 儿童主日学，主任（宋颂）

5. 4.4. 成长小组，带领者（同乐、建兵）

6. 教会每周三为开放日，服侍本堂会友和劳工及有需要的人，为他们提供联谊场所，目的是引人归 主。（同工负责 ，志愿者配合）

7. 教会将会邀请外来讲员配合布道事工。

8. 教会己恢复举办营会 ，例：挚事退修会、主日学营会、少年营会等。

9. 教会家庭日活动

10. 教会国语部在过去两年里己为 15 人举行洗礼。

11. 教会在过去的一年多迎来更多的新移民，帮助他们尽快溶入适应英国的生活。

12. 重新开始会堂重建申请及计划。

13. 11.1. 成立重建委员会

14. 11.2. 成立奉献基金（待定）

15. 教会在因应疫情后改变，展望未来的事工。

16. 12.1. 重新开始信徒灵命的栽培

17. 12.2. 鼓励信徒参与侍奉，在侍奉中成长，荣耀主。

18. 12.3. 教会领袖应在各领域起带头作用，织级参与服侍，做好榜样工作。

19. 12.4. 教会领袖应定期举行座谈会，以联谊形式，提供领袖之间可以勾通交流、互相借鉴成功经 验，造就团队，更好服侍。

20. 12.5. 人人活出我是属教会，教会属基督，成就合一的目标，活出基督美好见证。

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6.2 國際堂事工報告 Ministry Report of International Service By Pei-ling Chay 謝佩玲

• At the beginning of this period, the IS Leadership Team held a series of Vision and Strategy workshops to plan and discuss the direction for the IS community. This included planning of sermon themes throughout the year.

• Currently we have a small group of regular congregation members. We also regularly have the opportunity to welcome visitors in our service, usually tourists passing by.

• We have a consistent core team who serve in our congregation for which we are really grateful. However, we are very aware that there is a high risk of burnout. We have had discussions in the IS Leadership Team about the need for support from other congregations and Tessa has raised this with other congregations in her staff pastoral meetings.

• In November – December 2022, we organised and collected donations to give as Christmas gifts to our Night Shelter guests. We were able to gift all the Night Shelter guests a small package for the festive season.

• In the Lent period in 2023 (March – April 2023), IS held weekly Lent Group discussions after service. It was a great opportunity for congregation members to discuss topics in the lead up to Easter.

• In April 2023, IS organised and led the Easter Combined Service song worship.

• As mentioned above, IS recognises the need for support from other congregations. A key priority for IS this year was to build deeper connections with other congregations in effort to facilitate this. In May 2023, we held our first All Age Service where we extended the invite to people of all ages across all three congregations. It was held on the Coronation weekend and the service included a children’s address and activities for the children. It was lovely to also welcome the youth from the Mandarin and Cantonese congregations and the service. It was a thoroughly enjoyable service that was attended by 57 people and IS hopes to organise more of these in the future.

• In June 2023, we celebrated Tessa’s ordination. Congratulations, Tessa!

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6.2 粵語堂事工報告 Ministry Report of Cantonese Service By Kin Lok Leung 梁健樂

感謝主，在過去一年的疫情中，教會充滿了神的恩典，祂慢慢地帶領我們回復正常的敬拜，讓我們 一起數算神的恩典。

1. 教會進行了翻新工程，更換節能燈、窗簾、地氈、椅墊、地板、牆壁翻新、安裝 CCTV 等。感謝各位會 友的支持和幫助。

2. 教會更改了 logo 和網站更新及使用網上社交媒體 Facebook, WhatsApp 群組, Instagram ，讓大家更方便收 到教會資訊。未來一年請大家更踴躍支持和提供內容。

3. 未來廣東堂將會於網上提供講道重溫請大家留意有關消息

4. 牧養方面，感恩教會崇拜人數上有增長，希望我們的教會未來可以接待更多粵語的肢體。而各個小組將 恢復實體團契。

5. 教會每周星期三是教會的開放日，服侍有需要的弟兄姊妹和年青人，為他們提供地方聚會和休息。另外 在 5 月 6 日舉辦國王查理斯三世加冕典禮的茶點聚會。

6. 在 4 月 30 日本堂舉辦由蔡志輝先生主講的佈道會「你不是鹹魚」和 5 月 6 日舉辦的「信仰中的黑天鵝效 應」。9 月 8 日將會由角聲使團到本會舉辦「角聲詩歌佈道會」。

7. 復辦每年一次的教會野餐聚會。

8. 復辦營會，例如執事退修會。

9. 預備教會重建的申請計劃和籌款

10. 未來的事工展望

11. 10.1. 擴展大學生團契和加強 MCH 宿生的聯絡

12. 10.2. 復辦成人主日學和查經班，加強信徒靈命栽培

13. 10.3. 鼓勵會友參與事奉在事奉中，一同成長榮耀讚美主。

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By Song Song

7.1 国语堂主日学事工报告 Ministry Report of Mandarin Sunday school

Thanks God,

Apart from the teachers, we really appreciate the efforts that parents and children put in. They are willing to attend Sunday School, we are going to all the activities, teaching programs, games and worship. We usually have 14-20 children involved every week.

Team(2022-2023):

1. We have teacher team: SongSong, QiuYing, Mingxin, Shuqing, Zhang Lai kuin.

2. Ours TA team : Qunying, Yuyun, Jenny+Jessie+Mingna( As a trainer)

3. Sometimes Helps: Jimmy (PPT) Jeff (music)

4. Chenjuan (maternity leave)

The Mandarin Sunday School has done these activities(2022-2023):

1. Christmas Performance

2. Chinese New Year performance

3. Easter performance

4. Mother’s Day performance with youth group

5. We organised 3 times Chinese reading club

6. We organized 8 times Art classes in this academic year

7. We organized 6 times violin sessions in this academic year

Plans (2023-2024):

1. While teaching the truth, we will try to open more extracurricular activities at 12:30-1:30pm after the class. Such as music lessons, Mandarin reading club or homework club. Benefiting for both children and their families.

2. We will try to arrange an evangelism on the street.

3. Church family’s camp on 04/2024

4. Performance at each festival in the church.

5. Family day during the Summer vacation.

Our Visions(2023-2024):

Teach the children the truth while enriching the child’s extra curriculum content. To give children more opportunities to experience through our activities. The activities and extra curriculum will also incorporate truth.

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7.2 粵語堂主日學事工報告 Ministry Report of Cantonese Sunday School By Christeen Liang 梁鳳妮

感謝神一直的保守，在過去的十二個月裏粵語主日學一切也安穩進行。

靠著神的帶領在每個主日裏都能一起分享神的話語和教導，神也大大加添主日學的兒童人數，目前 小班人數加至 10 人，大班暫時 7 人。在七月的畢業禮上小班會有 5 位小朋友升至大班，大班將有 3 位學生進入下一階段的主日學（C4）。

老師與助教也加入了新的力量，授課系統也恢復如舊，除聯合崇拜之外，在下午一點半與粵語崇拜 同步，以每月輪教制度。分開小班與大班授課，內容包括：

• 敬拜（大班，小班）

• 祈禱開始和結束（大班，小班）

• 閱讀聖經相關經文（大班）

• 聖經故事的教導和分享（大班，小班）

• 遊戲，手工等（大班，小班）

• 個人分享（大班）

由於英國疫情已受穩定控制，老師和助教也不遲勞苦的事奉主日學，但老師和助教個人靈命有需要 同步因此在執事會上提出收聽回播主日崇拜的決議。在禱告與領袖們的商討後，教會牧師和領導同 意和配合此決議，正在安裝相關程序，主日學全體為此感謝和感恩。

另一方面，在相關的聯合崇拜的兒童主日學表演已恢復實體表演。感謝神的帶領，讓 2022 年的聖誕 節（舞台劇）和 2023 年的中國農曆新年（歌舞）成功的舞台表演得到大大的祝福和喜愛，同時老師 助教們也拍攝好視頻後備以確保由於到現場表演當天有特發事情不能出席現場表演。也希望和期待 在來年主日學全體人員帶來更豐富的表演讓更多的人看見神的作為。

由於一切恢復正常，老師，助教和學生都恢復無距離（口罩解除）上課。衛生方面也繼續嚴謹地在 課前清潔好桌子椅子等相關物品。

感恩各位主日學生，老師和助教的用心配合和合作，在復活節和母親節也有很好的表演，得到讚美 與鼓勵。在新英國國王加冕日參加教會舉行的樂遊遊同樂日，更加要感謝神在每個方面都帶領主日 學學生更勝回到疫情前的喜樂和平安。

每年主日學也會在夏季學期尾舉行運動會和年度畢業派對聚會以增加主內老師與學生之間的互動和 聯誼和感謝神一直的帶領。

主日學出席率繼續以網上表格方式進行，非常清楚和簡單明瞭。在七月十六的粵語主日學和 C4 的 畢業禮當日也頒發出勤獎狀和獎勵。

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最後非常感謝在主日學侍奉的所有人員，每一位都願意奉獻自己的時間和能力一起協助培育神的產 業，祈求神繼續加添愛心，智慧和能力給全體師生與家長共同建立神的大家庭。

老師名單：

Rita: 許詠婷, Sammi：關翠華, Rebecca：黃穎琪, Eva：范之華, Billy：彭健業, Summer：鄒佩儀, Katie：鄭諾宜及 Christeen：梁鳳妮

助教名單：

Kath：周雁明, Candice：袁靖雯, Sharon：蔡美鳳, Leona：鄭潔儀, Diana：黃安兒, Nicola：陳雅明 , Yin：胡浩然, Irga：蔡翠婷, Bryan：黃裕霆, Terry：梁智仁及 Celia：周詩洛

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8.1 CREW 團契事工報告 Ministry Report of CREW Fellowship By Rita Hui 許詠婷

Leaders : Rita Hui, Yan Lau

Goal : Creating a space for university students to have fellowship and explore the bible together

Ministry Update 2022/23

• Socials:

• Welcome event (hotpot)

• Dumpling night

• Pumpkin carving

• Bonfire night

• Christmas dinner

• Chinese new year games & tang yuan making (collaborative event with CCiL)

• Worship night

• Easter social – games night

• Weekend Away

• Topics:

• Winter series > Who is Jesus? > Why does the world need Jesus? > Methodist church’s topic for advent – There is room - New Year series – Called to Love > Storge (family) > Philia (brotherly) > Agape (God’s love) > Eros (romantic love) - Lent/Easter series – Learning to Live… > Preparation > Clarifying commitment > Discipleship > Worship > A life pleasing to God > In His kingdom - Exam season series – Battling over anxiety > Character study on Joshua > Character study on Jehoshaphat > Character study on Paul > Worship and Sharing night

• Weekend away devotions using bible plan – Rebuild (Nehemiah)

The great reset > Confronting our pain > Learning new skills > Facing opposition > Topping off the walls

• More financial expenses at the beginning and end of the year due to Welcome social events and the Weekend away

• Requests/questions:

• Leaders – CREW is in urgent need of more leaders (recruiting church members from all 3 congregations)

• How can we encourage the MCH students to join CREW? How can we bridge that gap?

• The mandarin youth/students – How can we encourage more of them to join CREW? Who should we work with to bridge this gap?

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8.2 Unitea 團契事工報告 Ministry Report of Unitea Fellowship By Bobo Lee 李愷縈

We are a young adults fellowship group who gather together for some “tea” every Wednesday at 7:30pm. A combination of Bible study, discussion, food and most importantly a hot cup of tea. We are making every effort to keep the “unitea” of the Spirit through the bond of peace. (Ephesians 4:3-6)

Socials

• Christmas dinner

• Chinese New Year dinner

• Weekend away

Bible Study

Bible Study
Sessions	Notes
Topics	We discussed different topics that Christians in our life stage would be curious about. This included: ● Motivation ● Money ● Cost of discipleship
“What If Jesus Was Serious”	This was a book by Skye Jethani that covered The Sermon on the Mount. This was a 15-week study where a different theme was discussed each week. Themes included: ● Christians and Culture ● Inside-Out Righteousness ● Love in Action ● Freedom from Fear
“Question Life”	We followed a 5-week devotional that covered various questions - ● Love and Marriage ● Tired of going to Church ● Passion vs Obedience ● Trusting God in the Season of Job-Hunting ● Honouring God with our success
“No Ordinary Fellowship”	We followed another 5-week devotional based on the book of Philippians ● What is fellowship? ● How can we live out this unity? ● How do we mimic the humble posture of Jesus in our everyday lives? ● Conflict and reconciliation ● The importance of prayer

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8.3 WAFFLE 職青團契事工報告 Ministry Report of WAFFLE Fellowship By Daniel Chu 朱禮昌

There are currently 10 regular members in WAFFLE and we meet online via Zoom every Thursdays, and we have monthly in person meetings. We are comprised of working adults from mid-Twenties to Thirties. We have a rota system where we encourage every participant to lead sessions and discussions, and sessions include Bible studies, book studies, topical discussions, film discussions, and socials.

Key Highlights

1. Membership

2. 1.1. Recently we have welcomed several new members who joined us either from Hong Kong or have recently moved to London.

3. 1.2. We find the sharing of life experiences very valuable and we cherish the relationships that we have built during this time.

4. Bible Study and Discussion

5. 2.1. We have been studying through Acts together as a group, using materials such as GospelCoalition

6. 2.2. Other topics include Love and Relationship, devotions on the topic of rest and finding purpose in the workplace and our attitudes at work.

7. 2.3. Fellowship provides us a safe space to discuss what scriptures mean to us in a personal level, and we are invited to explore how actions in the early church can teach us how we should act and minister in church today.

8. Socials

9. 3.1. Socials are a core part of our identity and it allows us to share a meal and other activities together, such as travelling and sightseeing

10. 3.2. We put a particular emphasis on meeting in people’s homes as it creates an intimate and comfortable environment in which relationships can be built and sustained.

11. 3.3. We look forward to creating more opportunities in the future – we are currently planning a weekend away in which we can share a time and space together for reflections and fun activities.

Key Challenges and Needs

1. Lack of pastoral / ministerial support

2. 1.1. Although WAFFLE has large been self-sufficient in terms of sharing responsibility for leading, organising discussions and encouraging at atmosphere of reflection and intimate sharing, we do feel that we need more pastoral support from the wider church leadership.

3. 1.2. We value the type of life experience and practical advice that elders can bring, and certainly we would welcome.

4. 1.3. Suggestions : church leaders are welcome to join and participate in sessions in WAFFLE. We think that a senior figure within the group, someone who is visible and available at times of need, is something we would need.

5. Lack of connection with other life groups / fellowships

6. 2.1. We find that Fellowships in KCMC can operate in silos, and we would encourage events which can bring different fellowships together.

7. 2.2. We believe that different fellowships can bring different perspectives in Biblical and social issues which would broaden our understanding on these matters and challenge us to be more empathetic and loving.

8. 2.3. Suggestions : Our hope is to host at least 2 joint fellowship sessions in the upcoming year and we encourage the church to lead and support these ventures.

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8.4 国语堂少年团事工报告 Ministry Report of the Mandarin Youth Fellowship By Maria Hii 許思煒

使命宣言 : 与耶稣相遇, 爱中相遇

核心团队 : Maria Hii, Gloria Kong, Gabriel Koay

少年人 : 平均参加人数~18 (2 位新人). ~2 位流失.

事工愿景声明和目标： 我们的目标是支持少年人（7 年级至 13 年级）的灵命和团契生活。 引导他 们在基督里成长，过荣耀神的生活，并在他们日常生活中能做见证。 我们相信少年阶段是人生中最 关键的阶段，需要在品格和信仰发展方面得到支持和指导。 因此，我们有 5 个主题：团契、使命、 见证、信仰和公民。

事工报告 :

• 2022 9 月 -12 月 : 为了鼓励少年人在团契期间参与服务，推出了轮班表 。 这段时间，大部分都 与马来西亚短宣团队聚会，由他们来引导。我们也开始每月第一周（或有联合礼拜时）参加 大堂崇拜也渐渐的参与服侍；司琴、鼓手、招待和欢迎，PPT。

• 2023 1 月 -4 月 : 我们开始一项“相遇“系列，通过圣经来遇见他。 同时，我们也在细查主祷 文。 母亲节期间在教堂为母亲们准备礼物，茶点和茶道。 由于大多数青少年即将进入 A Level 或大学，我们举办了见证分享和问答环节，邀请 YG 校友分享他们在大学期间的经历和 信仰之旅，并邀请 2 位国语执事为准备期末考试的青少年祈祷。 通过护理包（包含零食、饮 料和学生祈祷手册）来鼓励他们。通过参加 TeenStreet 团圆扩张他们的基督徒社区因为有些 少年人年龄没到所以去年没能参加。

• 2023 5 月 -7 月 : 继续相遇系列,在大堂服侍和完成主祷文。 更多地探索圣灵和祂的工作，以 及其他基督徒会有的疑问，例如上帝是良善的，但是为什么会发生坏事。 在父亲节和加冕庆 典期间通过茶歇准备和表演提供服务和支持。我们将有一天宣教日，邀请英国 OM 的代表来 分享他的传福音经验和 OM 传教士的故事。 最后我们会以总结和欢送毕业的来结束，然后 将去青少年营会。

事工面临的挑战 ： 1）缺乏愿意事奉的人，因此对青少年缺乏更全面的支持和关怀。2）没有很多的 外展和/或传福音机会来挑战年轻人。

未来的计划和机会： 关注成长（个人）、敬拜（对上帝）和服务（对社区）。 1）明年：鼓励青少年 更多地参与大堂的服侍。 在神的话中不断成长。2）2 年计划：举办 KXMC 自己的青年营并为一 个事项筹集资金并让年轻人在社区中担任志愿者 3）5 年计划：带少年人去短宣。祷告有一位青少年 牧师来指导青少年事工。

Ministry Report of the Mandarin Youth Fellowship

MISSION STATEMENT : Encounters with Jesus, 爱中相遇 (Meet in Love).

Core team: Maria Hii, Gloria Kong, Gabriel Koay Youth Members: Average ~18 (2 newcomers). Lost contact with ~2 youths. Vision Statement and Goal of the Ministry: We aim to support the youths and young people (year 7 until year 13) in both their spiritual and social life; to help them grow in Christ to live a life that glorifies God and to become a testimony in their daily lives. We believe that the teenage/youth stage of one’s life is the most crucial and needs support and guidance in terms of growth in character and faith. We have 5 main themes: fellowship, mission, testimony, faith, and citizenship. Ministry update:

• Sept-Dec 22: Introduced a rota plan to encourage youth to participate in serving during the fellowship. Majority of this period was with the Malaysian Digital Mission Team where they led the sessions. We also started to join main service during the first week of the month and youths gradually served there as pianist, drummer, ushering, and ppt.

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• Jan-April 23: We began an Encounter series where we use the bible to “encounter” Him. Simultaneously, we are looking Lord’s prayer in a greater detail. Served the mothers during Mother’s Day by preparing gifts, tea break and the tea ceremony. As most youths are going into A levels or university, we held a testimony sharing and Q&A session where we invited YG alumnus to share their experiences and their journey of faith during university. Invited 2 stewards to pray for the youths as they prepare for their finals. Encouraging them through a care package consisting of snacks, drinks and a student prayer booklet. Also joined TeenStreet one day reunion to expand their Christian community as some of them were too young to join last year.

• May-July 23: Continuing the encounter series, serving in the main service and completed the Lord’s Prayer. Exploring more of the Holy Spirit and His works, along with other tough questions such as if God is good, why do bad things happen. The youths also served and supported during the Father’s Day and Coronation celebrations through preparation of gifts, tea break and performance. We will have a mission day where we have invited an OM UK representative to share his evangelism experience and stories of missionaries under OM. We will end with a concluding session and send off for those that are graduating, and the following week, we will go to TeenStreet camp.

Ministry Challenges: 1) Insufficient number people to serve, therefore unable to provide holistic support and care to youths. 2) Not enough outreach and/or evangelism opportunities to challenge the youths. Future plans and opportunities: Focussing on Growth (personal), Worship (to God) and Service (to community). 1) Next year: to encourage youths to be more involved in serving in the main service. To continue growing in God’s words. 2) Continuing 2-year plan: To host KXMC own youth camp and to fund raise for a cause and have youths to volunteer in the community. 3) 5-year: To go on a short-term mission trip. Pray that we may have a youth pastor to guide the youth ministry.

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8.5 國語青年團契事工報告 Report of Mandarin Young Adult Fellowship

By Gabriel Koay 郭健業

Mission Statement

To live like Christ

Members

Gabriel as responsible person. Average of 10 members

Vision Statement and Goal of the ministry

Our aim is to provide a space for spiritual growth for those age 18 to 40 years old speaking mandarin and English. To be accountable for one another in the spiritual journey, to build relationship between members and to provide a space where they can share freely their challenges and opportunity for them to pray for one another.

Ministry Update for 2023

We are a relatively new ministry started back in 23/04/2023. There was a need for fellowship, bible study and spiritual feeding for this group of peoples hence the start of this fellowship. We gather every Sunday from 12:30pm to 3pm to share lunch, the past week of our life and we study the bible together. The relationship doesn’t stop there, we have a WhatsApp group where we share our learning in Christ and encourage one another. We are currently studying through the book of Ecclesiastes. The fellowship is not only about bible study but also relationship building between attendees, hence the picnic outing was organised in May.

Future Opportunity

• 1) Growth focus: As current attendees mature and continue their walk in Christ, they will be able to serve and lead the others.

• 2) Outreach opportunity: This fellowship allow us to welcome those who joined our church and is similar in age group.

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8.6 C4 青年事工報告 Ministry Report of C4

By Chloe Cheng 鄭淑禮

Overview

Target age: Secondary school students aged 11-17 (years 7-13)

Time: 1.30pm – 3pm

Number and Attendance : 8-12 regular members join. This academic year, we had 3 new students joining from Sunday School.

Teachers: Bobo Lee, Cherry Ho, Chloe Cheng, Daniel Chu and Waiman Yip.

Teaching rota: We have changed from a monthly rota to bi-monthly, meaning each teacher leads for 2 weeks in a row. This allows the teachers to see the youth more regularly, as well as making it more manageable for teachers in busy months.

Curriculum: We continue to use Scripture Union resources as our main teaching materials.

Key highlights

1. Renaming of C4

• This year, C4 (previously BBC) has been renamed as the teachers felt the name ‘BBC’, which stood for ‘ British Born Chinese’, was no longer fitting for our youth, as we now also have youth who are born in Hong Kong joining too.

• We involved the youth in brainstorming a new name for the group, and landed on C4 which stands for “Christ-Centred Chinese Champions”.

2. Focus on building up the youths’ relationships

• This year we have tried to focus more on building up the group’s friendships and relationships through more socials and activities.

• Some examples include organising a Nando’s lunch, board games sessions, and a Christmas gathering over the Christmas holidays.

• It has been encouraging to see the youths grow more comfortable with one another and for the new students to have integrated well.

3. Getting the youth more involved

• We have been encouraging the youth to be more involved with C4, thinking of ways they can be involved in serving, e.g. worship or games.

• We have also been encouraging the youth to share with us what they enjoy or don’t enjoy about the sessions, so that we can improve and tailor the sessions to what they find most helpful.

4. Teaching approach

• Moving to more of a collaborative approach of teaching, where more leaders are present each week to help facilitate discussions. This increased interaction with the youth also means the teachers can build up a better relationship with the youth rather than just seeing them once every few months.

• Discussed the importance of youth feeling that they have someone out of the teachers they can feel comfortable speaking to or sharing challenges with. We believe the first step to do this is by building up a good relationship with the students.

• Started a new ‘Asking Big Questions ’ series where we encourage the youth to ask difficult questions that they may not normally ask in church, in order to create a safe environment for the youth to learn about different challenging topics.

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Key challenges

1. Fluctuating attendance

• The number of youth who attend each week fluctuates quite a lot, particularly with the older members of the group. The youth tend to be discouraged to join if they know their friends won’t be joining that week. This is something that we need to keep an eye out for.

2. Reluctance to serve

• Despite us trying to encourage the youth to be more involved, we haven’t seen much engagement in this area. This is something we should continue to push for and to understand what’s stopping the youth from getting involved.

3. Involvement with rest of the church

• There is not much interaction with other elements of the church.

• Rev Hii and Deacon Linda used to take turns delivering sermons on the third Sunday of every month, but this arrangement stopped due to the change of teaching plan since COVID started.

• The youth joined the International Service All Age Service in May, which was the first time it was run. The idea is to run this more regularly so that the youth become more familiar with the IS service and the rest of the church.

4. PHAT camp sign up

• It was a shame that none of the youths this year signed up to go to PHAT camp. There was some interest, but unfortunately sign-ups filled up quickly so the opportunity was missed for many of the youths.

• We will continue to encourage them to join PHAT camp or other similar camps for the youth to experience God working outside of their usual Sunday settings.

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9. 建築物事宜報告 Report of Building and Property Matters By Gerry Wong 黃子龍

Back in April 2022, KXMC Property Group discussed refurbishing the church building interior, bearing in mind, KXMC Re-Development team had already inform the church members of a new plan and possibly the final attempt to gain approval from Camden Council to redevelop our church site.

It was noted, however, that from submitting the re-development plan, getting the approval from Camden Council, to completion of work, it would take a few years to complete.

In the meantime, we all acknowledged that the interior of the current building, was in need of some remedial work.

The objectives of this remedial work, being to improve and give it a fresh look but, also, and more importantly, to hopefully increase our church attractiveness to potential new tenants, who would wish to rent our church rooms, therefore increasing church income through the lettings.

Property group also recognised and agreed that all essential work to be carried out should not use too much of church budget.

The areas which were identified as needing work, were as follows:

• All ceiling lights of main hall to be replaced by energy efficient LED lights.

• All ceiling lights of small chapel to be replaced by energy efficient LED lights.

• Basement ceiling lights of all rooms to be replaced by energy efficient LED lights.

• Painting of interior walls of main hall.

• Painting of interior walls of small chapel.

• Painting of all window frames.

• Refurbish main hall flooring.

• Refurbish small chapel flooring.

• Refurbish all the chairs.

• CCTV to be fitted to exterior walls of both doorways on Birkenhead St and Crestfield St, to strengthen security, thus deter any potential crime on church members, MCH residents and tenants, within doorway area, and to prevent illegal trespassing of property.

Timeline of work done and completed

• 1) August 2022

LED lights of main hall, small chapel as well as basement fitted (the LED lights was purchased and fitted by Ah Hua himself)

Cost-£1491.60

• 2) September 2022

Painting of small chapel, main hall, reception area and all window frames (outside company completed these works)

Cost-£6000

• 3) November 2022

New floorings replaced of small chapel and main hall. (Ah Hua purchased all the materials and coordinated the fitting of new floorings, with help from volunteers)

Cost-£8500 (flooring material)

• £2080.77 (flooring material)

• £103.73 (lunch for volunteers)

Total cost-£10684.50

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• 4) January 2023

All chairs of main hall and small chapel, were refurbished with new seat cushions

Cost-£8712 (chair materials)

• £43.75 (lunch for volunteers)

Total cost-£8755.75

5) March 2023

Basic RING brand CCTV fitted to the exterior walls just outside both entry/exit doors Cost-£359.98

After all the work was completed, church letting rates that were reviewed and completed in February 2022 was implemented.

I am of the opinion that letting rates should be reviewed at the beginning of every year, and if deemed necessary, be adjusted accordingly.

Finally, towards the end of 2022 and early part of 2023, a group of church members took basic first aid training and fire marshal training, as required by the church to comply with HS regulations and for insurance purposes.

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10. 教會重建事工報告 Report of King’s Cross Redevelopment Group By Billy Pang 彭建業

This paper will cover two areas in relation to the redevelopment:

1. General Timeline and Progress to Date

2. Update on rights of light compensation

1. Timeline

Since the last General Church Meeting, a number of key decisions have been formally made at the Church and Circuit level.

Between September to Nov 2022, the Kings Cross Church Council and the Circuit agreed to submit an revised design to Camden Council to secure planning application for the redevelopment.

Following the internal approval, our planning consultant engaged with Camden Council to establish a "Planning Performance Agreement" (PPA), a collaborative framework to guide the development proposal through the planning process.

However, in January 2023, Camden Council provided an estimated fee of £65k for the PPA, which included five meetings (excluding the planning submission) — double the consultant's initial estimate of £30k. Subsequently, a series of correspondences and escalations took place between February and April, resulting in Camden Council agreeing to reduce the estimate to approximately £40k. The PPA paperwork has now been approved and processed by WLM, with the aim of commencing the first meeting with Camden Council in June/July 2023. The redevelopment group aims to submit the planning application within a 9-month period from the initial meeting, pending the council's agreement to the new design proposal. Further survey has also taken place in this period to support the design development and submission preparation.

2. Update on rights of light compensation

As part of the major redevelopment next to our site along Crestfield Street, the Circuit is due to receive rights of light compensation. The intention is that the fund received will be used to support the cost of planning application. A number of offers have been made by the developers and rejected. On-going discussion is taking place with the developer at the time of writing.

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11. 數碼事工報告 Report of IT Ministry By Bryan Wong 黃裕霆

1. 我們在過去一年的教會 IT 工作中取得了重要的進展。以下是我們成功完成的幾個項目： 1.1. 教會無線網絡擴展：

   • 為了增強無線網絡的穩定性、兼容性和覆蓋範圍，我們成功引入了 mesh Wi-Fi 技術。這項解決方案 不僅解決了地庫和其他區域的 Wi-Fi 問題，還提供了更可靠的無線網絡連接。

2. 1.2. 教會社交平台開設：

   • 鑒於教會人數的增加以及通訊軟件的廣泛使用，我們制定了一份通訊軟件使用守則，並在各 個團契組長和教會成員之間建立了分組群組。這份指引為使用通訊軟件提供了明確的指導， 確保了更好的溝通和組織。

3. 1.3. 教會資訊科技顧問：

   • 作為教會資訊科技顧問，我們提供了關於各種資訊科技問題的建議和支持，並參與了日常教 會活動的技術相關事務。我們致力於確保教會的資訊科技系統和設施的順利運作。

4. 在目前進行中的項目中，我們有以下幾個重點：

5. 2.1. 教會網頁重建：

   • 我們正在進行教會網頁的重建工作。為了確保改進後的網頁能夠符合教會成員的期望，我們 已經進行了一次公開問卷調查，收集了對目前網頁的意見和建議。我們將根據這些反饋來調 整網頁的內容和呈現方式。

6. 2.2. 出席表數碼化：

   • 我們正在努力將教會的出席表格數碼化，以提高效率和準確性。然而，我們目前正面臨如何照顧新 來的朋友和年長會友的難題。我們將持續開會討論，找到最佳解決方案。

7. 2.3. 恆常講道錄音與錄影：

   • 我們預計在本年度的 6 月 24 日完成恆常講道的錄音和錄影項目。同時，我們也將提供一份 操作指引，使教會成員能夠使用這些錄音和錄影資源。

8. 這份報告旨在簡潔地概述過去一年我們的工作成果：

9. 在过去的一年中，我们在教会信息技术领域取得了重要的进展。以下是我们成功完成的几个项目：

10. 3.1. 教会无线网络扩展：

    • 我们的目标是提升无线网络的稳定性、兼容性和覆盖范围。以往，教会地下室没有 Wi-Fi 信 号，其他区域的 Wi-Fi 连接也不稳定。为此，我们引入了 mesh Wi-Fi 技术，成功解决了这些 问题。

11. 3.2. 教会社交平台开设： 随着教会人数的增加和通讯软件的广泛使用，我们制定了通讯软件使用守则，并建立了各个团契组 长和教会成员的分组群组。这份指南为使用通讯软件提供了明确的指导，确保更好的沟通和组织。

12. 3.3. 教会信息技术顾问： 作为教会信息技术顾问，我们提供了各种信息技术问题的建议和支持，并参与了日常教会活动中与 技术相关的事务。我们致力于确保教会的信息技术系统和设施正常运作。

We have made significant progress in the church IT field over the past year. Here are the key accomplishments of our completed projects:

Church Wireless Network Expansion:

Our objective was to enhance the stability, compatibility, and coverage range of the wireless network. Previously, there was no Wi-Fi signal in the church basement, and Wi-Fi connectivity in other areas was also unreliable. To address this, we implemented mesh Wi-Fi technology, successfully resolving these issues.

Establishment of Church Social Platform:

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With the increasing number of church members and the widespread use of communication software, we developed guidelines for communication software usage and established group channels for various fellowship leaders and church purposes. This provided clear guidance for using communication software and ensured better communication and organization.

Church IT Consultancy:

As church IT consultants, we provided advice and support on various IT-related issues and actively participated in technical aspects of church activities. Our focus was on maintaining the proper functioning of the church's IT systems and facilities.

Regarding ongoing projects, we have been focusing on the following:

Church Website Reconstruction:

We are currently in the process of reconstructing the church website. To ensure the improved website meets the expectations of church members, we conducted a public survey to gather feedback and suggestions regarding the current website. We will adjust the website's content and presentation based on this feedback.

Digitization of Attendance Records:

Our aim is to digitize the church's attendance records for improved efficiency and accuracy. However, we are currently facing challenges in addressing the needs of new visitors and elderly church members. We will continue to hold meetings to find the best solution.

Regular Sermon Recording and Video Capture:

We expect to complete the recording and video capture of regular sermons by June 24th of this year. Additionally, we will provide an operational guide to enable church members to utilize these audio and video resources.

This report aims to provide a concise overview of our achievements over the past year.

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12.1 財政報告 Finance Report (1 September 2022 to 31 May 2023)

By Gabriel Koay 郭健業

Budget/Assessment for 2022 23

1 WLM Assessment

Assessment for this year includes the following, £60,000 for the presbyter’s stipend and manse costs, £5,000 towards Lay worker salary and £22,000 towards the London District assessment levied on the circuit (Hinde Street pays the remaining £29,000). In addition, our church pays £4,000 to MCH towards the cost of the Centre Manager.

2 Fellowship groups and existing projects

Current year budget is set for each group, however in the next budget year I will try to implement a more detailed budget which can includes additional groups and celebrations for festival including but not limited to Christmas, Chinese New Year, Easter, Church outing.

3. Church admin

Although it may seem out of budget for Church admin, this is due to the absence of debit card directly linked to church accounts for any sundry’s expenses. Currently funds are issued to church admin Celia to fund these claiming and was unable to reflect this in the accounts as it shows as single transactions in bank statements. This has since been rectified by the successful application of a debit card which will categorise individual transactions.

4. Church Refurbishment

This budget has increased from £20,000 to £30,000 and currently we spend £27,466.06, which is within the budget. A projected cost of £1,500 will be added to this for the removal of a partition in the basement room for youth fellowship.

5. Church accounting and auditor

We have nominated our church accountant and auditor who will assist us in the annual charity account submission. Their fee is £500 + VAT per year.

6. Food, drinks and flower

Although this shown as overbudget, we have a recurring offering for Sunday’s flower and the amount is included in other’s offering. Within this section also includes the budget for Christmas lunch, Chinese New Year celebration and weekly after service snack and tea. I hope to separate the budget for festival celebrations in the upcoming budget to allow for better control and transparency.

7. Church Rental

Through various renovation project and refurbishment of our church, we hope to increase the rental income through hall hiring. I do not have the figure from previous year for comparison, however we are exceeding expected hall hire figure from the amount set in budget.

Month	Income (£)
Sep 22	245
Nov 22	193.75
Dec 22	245
Feb23	385
Mar 23	580
Apr 23	935
May 23	440

Financial Activities

September 2022 - May 2023

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		Total
	Sep 2022 - May 2023	Budget 2022-23
INCOME
Offering	162,797.20	179,000
01 – Monthly Offering	31,516.97	108,000.00
02 – Sunday Collection - BBC	100.07	300.00
03 – Sunday Collection - Cantonese	7,423.60	4,000.00
04 – Sunday Collection – Cantonese Sunday School	205.88	100.00
05 – Sunday Collection - Mandarin	13,021.45	7,000.00
06 – Sunday Collection – Mandarin Youth	182.50	100.00
07 – Sunday Collection – Mandarin Sunday School	102.12	100.00
08 – Thanksgiving	13,573.80	20,000.00
09 – Missions Offerings	630.00	600.00
10 – New Immigrants funds	680.00	600.00
11 – Others collection	2,234.57	3,000.00
12 - Rental	3,023.75	2,400.00
13 - CCGR	1,350.00	1,800.00
14 – Online Offering	76,485.14	-
15 – Gift aid	10,947.35	30,000
Total Income	162,797.20	179,000.00
TOTAL	162,797.20	179,000.00

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		Total
	Sep 2022 - May 2023	Budget 2022-23
EXPENDITURES
01 - Contribution to WLM - Assessments	43,500.00	95,600
02 -Contribution to WLM-Salary	4,466.59	12,800
03 - contribution to WLM - shared Utility bills	13,314.39	20,000
04 - Church admin	4,000.00	1,500
05 - Church office exp	2,772,81	4,000
06 - Church Utilities & maintenance	2,162.46	3,600
07 - Food, drinks & Flowers	5,808.77	4,000
08 - IT costs - Equipment expenses	189.00	5,000
09 - Bank charges	299.63	420
10 - Sundry Expenses	556.53	800
11 - Fellowship - IS	807.59	800
12 - Fellowship - Youth group Cantonese Cong (CREW)	1,100.00	1,600
13 - Fellowship - Mandarin Youth	800.00	1,600
14 - Fellowship - Mandarin Sunday School	800.00	1,600
15 - Fellowship - Cantonese Sunday School	896.03	1,600
17 - Project - Winter Shelter	681.73	2,000
18 - Project - Friday club	1,308.11	2,000
19 - Special project - Camps fee	450.00	4,000
21 - Speaker fees and related costs	757.90	2,000
22 - Church refurbishment	27,466.06	30,000
23 - Outreach	1,312.30	2,000
24 - Training & Visits	147.92	1,000
25 - Cleaning	7,368.00	7,200
27 - Benevolent	0.00	2,000
28 - Donation to Methodist Org	500.00	2,000
29 - Gift - others	3508.60	2,000
31 - Refund of Deposit	200.00	N/A
Total Expenditures	125,174.42	211,120
NETOPERATINGINCOME	37,622.78	-32,120.00
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)	£37,622.78	-£32,120.00

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Balance Sheet

As of April 30, 2023

	Total
FIXED ASSET
Total Fixed Asset
CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND
HSBC Main	134,754.93
Total Cash at bank and in hand	134,754.93
CASH AT CENTRAL FINANCE BOARD	202,521.60
NET CURRENT ASSETS	£ 337,276.53

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12.2 財政預算 Budget proposal 2023/24

By Gabriel Koay 郭健業

（ Please see the attachments ）

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Budget proposal 2023/24 King Cross Methodist Church

Prepared on 20 June 2023

Kings Cross Methodist Church

Budget Proposal for 2023/24

1 Food drinks and flowers

This category was divided into Food, Drinks which includes all Sunday after service tea. Christmas celebration, Chinese New Year Celebration and Easter Celebration, Mother’s and Father’s has dedicated budget for transparency. Flower for Sunday service is given a separated budget (This has been on offering from church member in the last year)

2 Fellowship – Bible study groups

Currently 9 bible study groups are active, and this budget allows a £200 budget per group for study materials, outing and fellowship session. An extra £200 is proposed in anticipation of new bible study group formation.

3 Church refurbishment

This has been reduced to £20,000 as all major work currently has been completed.

4 Bank and Accounting Charges

I have increased the budget set for this as currently we are employing an accountant to support us in the preparation of our accounts and submission of charity accounts. Transition to online banking incur more charges compared to previously, however the time and energy saved in ease of payment and easy transaction verification benefited from this.

5 Speakers fee and related costs and Training & Visits

These two budgets received a 20% increase compared to the previous year’s budget to account for the revised speakers fee and adjusted for inflation.

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Budget analysis

Proposed Budget income

		£
1	Monthly Offering	108,000	58.66%
2	Sunday Collection - BBC	300	0.16%
3	Sunday Collection - Cantonese	4,000	2.17%
4	Sunday Collection - Cantonese Sunday school	100	0.05%
5	Sunday Collection - Mandarin	7,000	3.80%
6	Sunday collection - Mandarin Youth	100	0.05%
7	Sunday Collection - Mandarin Sunday School	100	0.05%
8	Sunday Collection - IS	3000	1.63%
9	Sunday collection - CREW	-	0.00%
10	Thanksgiving	20,000	10.86%
11	Missions offerings	600	0.33%
12	Sunday collections - Sunday school	-	0.00%
13	Newimmigrant’sfunds	600	0.33%
14	Others collection	3,000	1.63%
15	Chicken Chow Mein	-	0.00%
16	Night Shelters	1,200	0.65%
17	Gift aid	30,000	16.30%
18	Hall Hire	4,000	2.17%
19	CCGR	1,800	0.98%
20	Interest receivable / investment income ( on £30k)	300	0.16%
		184,100

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Budget Analysis Proposed budget expenditure

		£
1	Contribution to WLM - Assessments	95,600	44.55%
2	Contribution to WLM - Salary (Full time but 50% by WLM)	12,800	5.96%
3	Contribution to WLM - Shared utility bills	20,000	9.32%
4	Church admin	1,500	0.70%
5	Church office exp	4,000	1.86%
6	Church utilities & maintenance	3,600	1.68%
7	Food, Drinks	4,000	1.86%
8	Christmas celebration	1,200	0.56%
9	Chinese New Year Celebration	1,200	0.56%
10	Easter Celebration	1,200	0.56%
11	Father's Day (Cantonese and Mandarin congregation)	300	0.14%
12	Mother's Day (Cantonese and Mandarin congregation)	300	0.14%
13	Flower	800	0.37%
14	IT costs - Equipment expenses	5,000	2.33%
15	Bank and Accounting Charges	1,500	0.70%
16	Sundry expenses	800	0.37%
17	Fellowship - IS	800	0.37%
18	Fellowship - Youth group Cantonese Cong (CREW)	1,600	0.75%
19	Fellowship - Mandarin Youth	1,600	0.75%
20	Fellowship - Mandarin Sunday School	1,600	0.75%
21	Fellowship - Cantonese Sunday school	1,600	0.75%
22	Fellowship - Bible study groups	2,000	0.93%
23	Project - Wednesday Club	2,000	0.93%
24	Project - Winter shelter	2,000	0.93%
25	Special project - camps fee	4,000	1.86%
26	Special project - winter camp	4,000	1.86%
27	Speaker fees and related costs	2,400	1.12%
28	Church refurbishment	20,000	9.32%
29	Outreach	2,000	0.93%
30	Training & Visits	1,200	0.56%

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31	Cleaning - Valentina	8,000	3.73%
32	Chinese immigrant ministry	-	0.00%
33	Benevolent	2,000	0.93%
34	Donation to Methodist org	2,000	0.93%
35	Gift - others	2,000	0.93%
		214,600
	Proposed surplus/deficit	-30,500

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Finance Report

King Cross Methodist Church For the period 01 September 2023 to 31 August 2024

Prepared on 15 October 2024

Budget analysis

1. Contribution to WLM Salary

2. a. Over budget this financial year due to mandarin lay worker on maternity leave and maternity cover.

3. Church Office expenses

4. a. Over budget this financial year due to music copyright fee being added to this account.

5. b. To ensure accounting is completed more accurately, a separate section/account will be added to next year’s budget for music copyright fees.

6. Bank and accounting charges

7. a. Over budget this financial year due to hiring of external auditor for account and usage of HSBC online banking and Quickbooks online.

8. Sundry expenses

9. a. Over budget this financial year due to communion supplies being added to this account.

10. b. To ensure accounting is completed in a more accurate way, a separate section/account for Sunday’s service will be added to next year’s budget.

11. Account 18-Project – Friday Club

12. a. This is a inactive account from previous year budget, added to the report to show that this account has been closed.

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Financial Activities

September 2023 - August 2024

		Total
	Sep 2023- Aug 2024	Budget 23/24
INCOME
CCGR Rent	2,100.00	1,800.00
Hall Hire (Rent)	9,193.75	4,000.00
Offering	175,244.72	178,300.00
Total Income	186,538.47	184,100.00
TOTAL	186,538.47	184,100.00
EXPENDITURES
01 - Contribution to WLM - Assessments	95,000.00	95,600.00
02 -Contribution to WLM-Salary	17,110.85	12,800.00
03 - contribution to WLM - shared Utility bills	19,369.15	20,000.00
04 - Church admin	272.00	1,500.00
05 - Church office exp	4,671.01	4,000.00
06 - Church Utilities & maintenance	1,671.90	3,600.00
07 - Food, drinks	3,738.31	4,000.00
08 - Christmas celebration	1,031.23	1,200.00
09 - Chinese New Year Celebration	153.97	1,200.00
10 - Easter Celebration		1,200.00
11 – Father’s Day (Cantonese and Mandarin congregation)		300.00
12 - Mother's Day (Cantonese and Mandarin congregation)	303.00	300.00
13 - Flower	851.88	800.00
14 - IT costs - Equipment expenses	887.47	5,000.00
15 - Bank and Accounting Charges	1,670.94	1,500.00
16 - Sundry Expenses	3,090.88	800.00
17 - Fellowship - IS	547.33	800.00
18 - Fellowship - Youth group Cantonese Cong (CREW)	1,206.02	1,600.00
18 - Project - Friday club		0
19 - Fellowship - Mandarin Youth	1,600.00	1,600.00
20 - Fellowship - Mandarin Sunday School	1,200.00	1,600.00
21 - Fellowship - Cantonese Sunday School	1,279.23	1,600.00
22 - Fellowship - Bible study groups	1,357.80	2,000.00
23 - Project - Wednesday Club	254.71	2,000.00
24 - Project - Winter Shelter	3,259.15	4,000.00
25 - Special project - camps fee	4,312.74	5,000.00
26 - Special project - Winter Camp		5,000.00
27 - Speaker fees and related costs	1,903.55	2,400.00
28 - Church refurbishment	4,483.57	20,000.00
29 - Outreach	816.73	4,000.00
30 - Training & Visits	324.08	1,200.00
31 - Cleaning	8,840.00	8,000.00
33 - Benevolent	320.00	2,000.00
34 - Donation to Methodist Org		2,000.00
35-Gift-others	510.70	2,000.00
Total Expenditures	182,038.20	220,600.00
NET OPERATING INCOME	4,500.27	-36,500.00

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		Total
	Sep 2023- Aug 2024	Budget 23/24
OTHER INCOME
Interest Received	5,361.54
Total Other Income	5,361.54
NET OTHER INCOME	5,361.54
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)	£9,861.81	-£36,500.00

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Balance Sheet

As of August 31, 2024

Balance Sheet As of August 31,2024
		Total
	As of Aug 31, 2024	As of Aug 31, 2023 (PP)
FIXED ASSET
Total Fixed Asset
CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND
CFB Depositi Fund Account	212,252.58	206,891.04
HSBC Main	109,095.10	111,382.59
Petty Cash	402.88	7.85
Redevelopment Fund Saving Account	6,202.73
Total Cash at bank and in hand	327,953.29	318,281.48
NET CURRENT ASSETS	327,953.29	318,281.48
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Current Liabilities
Hire deposit	-190.00	0.00
Total Current Liabilities	-190.00	0.00
Total Creditors: amounts falling due within one year	-190.00	0.00
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES)	328,143.29	318,281.48
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES	328,143.29	318,281.48
TOTAL NET ASSETS(LIABILITIES)	£328,143.29	£318,281.48
CHARITY FUNDS
Opening Balance Equity	297,010.18	297,010.18
Retained Earnings	21,271.30	21,271.30
Surplus/(Deficit)	9,861.81
Total Charity funds	£328,143.29	£318,281.48

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Independent Examiner Report

King Cross Methodist Church For the period ended 31 August 2023

Prepared by Vincent Lim

Prepared on 28 June 2024

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Table of Contents

Independent Examiner's Report. .................................................................................................................. 3 Profit and Loss ................................................................................................................................................. 4 Balance Sheet ................................................................................................................................................. 5

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF KING CROSS METHODIST CHURCH

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 August 2023.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT

As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S STATEMENT

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

• the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or

• the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or

• the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

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Vincent Lim FCCA MA BSc(Hons) VNW Limited 70 Dowdeswell Close London SW15 5RL

28[th] June 2024

Balance Sheet

As of August 31, 2023

Balance Sheet As of August 31, 2023
	Total
FIXED ASSET
Total Fixed Asset
CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND
Cash Suspense	0.00
CFB Depositi Fund Account	206,891.04
HSBC Main	111,382.59
PettyCash	7.85
Total Cash at bank and in hand	318,281.48
CURRENT ASSETS
Paid bysubgroup-SundaySchool(Mandarin)	0.00
Total Current Assets	0.00
NET CURRENT ASSETS	318,281.48
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Current Liabilities
Hire deposit	0.00
Paid byFridayClub	0.00
Total Current Liabilities	0.00
Total Creditors: amounts falling due within oneyear	0.00
NET CURRENT ASSETS(LIABILITIES)	318,281.48
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES	318,281.48
TOTAL NET ASSETS (LIABILITIES)	£318,281.48
CHARITY FUNDS
Opening Balance Equity	297,010.18
Retained Earnings
Surplus/(Deficit)	21,271.30
Total Charity funds	£318,281.48

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Financial Activities

September 2022 - August 2023

Financial Activities September 2022 - August 2023
	Total
INCOME
Offering	197,292.49
Refund	0.00
Rental income	1,920.00
Total Income	199,212.49
TOTAL	199,212.49
EXPENDITURES
01 - Contribution to WLM - Assessments	87,000.00
02 -Contribution to WLM-Salary	8,410.60
03 - contribution to WLM - shared Utility bills	16,620.19
04 - Church admin	0.00
05 - Church office exp	4,958.67
06 - Church Utilities & maintenance	4,286.66
07 - Food, drinks	6,453.82
08 - Christmas celebration	154.64
14 - IT costs - Equipment expenses	402.23
15 - Bank and Accounting Charges	400.77
16 - Sundry Expenses	1,624.41
17 - Fellowship - IS	1,141.10
18 - Fellowship - Youth group Cantonese Cong (CREW)	1,900.00
18 - Project - Friday club (deleted)	1,308.11
19 - Fellowship - Mandarin Youth	1,600.00
20 - Fellowship - Mandarin Sunday School	1,862.00
21 - Fellowship - Cantonese Sunday School	896.03
24 - Project - Winter Shelter	291.73
26 - Special project - Winter Camp	1,438.80
27 - Speaker fees and related costs	1,087.90
28 - Church refurbishment	27,510.19
29 - Outreach	1,465.30
30 - Training & Visits	386.08
31 - Cleaning	8,898.00
33 - Benevolent	55.00
34 - Donation to Methodist Org	500.00
35 - Gift - others	4,165.97
Total Expenditures	184,818.20
NET OPERATING INCOME	14,394.29
OTHER INCOME
Interest Received	6,877.01
Total Other Income	6,877.01
NET OTHER INCOME	6,877.01
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)	£21,271.30

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