Pastor Steeve Payen 18 Fremantle Road Barkingside Ilford, Essex IG6 2AZ
International Sanctuary of God
Annual Trustees Report & Accounts 2021 - 2022
Aim and Purposes
The aim and purposes of the International Sanctuary of God are to:
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Worship God who is worthy of all praise and glory.
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Serve God locally, nationally and internationally by fulfilling the Great Commission of Jesus Christ as set forth in (Matthew 28:19-20).
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Minister to the needs of the members and others as the Church is able to do so.
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Do any and all things related to and in connection with the carrying out of the purposes of a New Testament Church and The Bible.
Objectives and Activities
The Pastors and Ministers:
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Preach, teach, provide pastoral counselling, administration, planning, and guiding the Church to grow and fulfil its purposes.
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Lead the Church, the organisation and all leaders of the Church in performing their tasks in worship, proclamation education and evangelism.
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Assist and supervise the Deacons and Church workers in their duties.
Achievements and Performance
This Church is not organised for profit.
As of March 2020, International Sanctuary of God temporarily closed to meet in public due to Government Instructions in relation to covid-19. Trustees agreed that the church would continue to
1 John 4:12 (NIV)
No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.
Registered Charity 1146755
Pastor Steeve Payen 18 Fremantle Road Barkingside Ilford, Essex IG6 2AZ
operate online and in order to continue to support the church members during such a difficult time, services were held online 3 days per week.
As lockdown restrictions started to minimise, the church was informed that their regular place of service would not be re-opening after lockdown. Trustees agreed to continue to meet online until suitable premises were sought. All equipment belonging to International Sanctuary of God were removed from the premises and place in safekeeping (Yellow Storage).
International Sanctuary of God opened itself to the public in January 2022 in Gants Hill and continued to stream services online. Trustees were in agreement to purchase a new sound mixer suitable for the new venue. The congregation of the church has grown due to the Pastoral support throughout the lockdown period.
The Church meets regularly each Sunday morning for the worship of God, for preaching, instruction and evangelism. On Tuesday and Thursday evenings there are Bible study classes and Prayer and Deliverance meetings and on Saturday mornings there are Fasting and Prayer Group meetings. These meetings are open for the entire membership of the Church and for all people. They are conducted under the direction of the Pastor or designated Church Minister in the absence of the Pastor.
| April – June 2021 | Good Friday & Easter Sunday Services. On-Line GotoMeeting Prayer Group Meetings, Friday Deliverance Services, Saturday Bible Studies, Sunday Church Services on Facebook. Trusteesmeeting22.06.21 |
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| July – Sept 2021 | On-Line GotoMeeting Prayer Group Meetings, Friday Deliverance Services, Saturday Bible Studies, Sunday Church Services on Facebook. Trustees meeting 19.09.21 |
| Oct – Dec 2021 | Celebrated 10thChurch Anniversary on 10/10/2021 On-Line GotoMeeting Prayer Group Meetings, Friday Deliverance Services, Saturday Bible Studies, Sunday Church Services on Facebook, Deacons’ meeting on 18/11/2021. 1trusteeresigned |
1 John 4:12 (NIV)
No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.
Registered Charity 1146755
Pastor Steeve Payen 18 Fremantle Road Barkingside Ilford, Essex IG6 2AZ
| 1 trustee appointed New Year’sEve serviceheld online due toheightened Covid-19risk |
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| Jan – March 2022 | Sunday Church Services resume in a new location in Gants Hill Methodist Church. Continued to deliver On-Line GotoMeeting Prayer Group Meeting on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday mornings. Trusteesmeeting15.02.22&25.02.22 |
Pastoral Care
The Pastoral Team held fortnightly online meetings to discuss church matters, individual cases and pray collectively. It was decided that the church would continue to provide additional online services due to lockdown ensuring that the congregation stayed connected together, strengthening their faith and remained as a united community.
The Senior Pastor and Minister provided support to all church members and non-members though prayer and counselling. The year 2020 was traumatic to many and through International Sanctuary of God’s pastoral care, several families joined the church. The Pastoral team remained in contact with the church members continually throughout the year, reviewing their well-being and provided additional support to those in hardship. Due to Covid 19 restrictions, limited face to face contact was made. The Senior Pastor held online meetings with individuals and families and visited those with more complex cases whilst adhering to safety measures.
Financial review
| Income Tithes / Offering / Donation Grant repayment Expenditure Rent Insurance |
1 John 4:12 (NIV) Actual 30,711.71 700.00 31,411.71 3,734.30 268.91 |
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No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.
Registered Charity 1146755
Pastor Steeve Payen 18 Fremantle Road Barkingside Ilford, Essex IG6 2AZ
| Easter Sunday Pastors Birthday Church Anniversary New year Eve Rent Sound and Equipment Printing and Stationery Decorations Disposables/Kitchen Pastor's allowance & expense Minister's allowance & expenses Le Sanctuaire De Dieu Love Offerings Donation Holy Communion Website Total |
0.00 60.00 876.00 0.00 906.68 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,600.00 1,100.00 0.00 0.00 240.00 0.00 0.00 |
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| 10,785.89 | |
| 20,625.82 |
Administrative Information
The Church is situated at Gants Hill Methodist Church, 18 Gants Hill Crescent, Ilford IG2 6TU. Senior Pastor - Steeve Payen Minister - Dhana Ponton
List of Trustees
| List of Trustees | |
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| SteevePayen | Chairperson |
| MantabyeHeeroo | Secretary |
| NanceeHeerooLuximon | Treasurer |
| MarieMaitaVirassamy | Trustee |
| JosephStMart | Trustee as of November 2021 |
1 John 4:12 (NIV) No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.
Registered Charity 1146755