Pastor Steeve Payen 193b Upminster Road South Rainham Essex RM13 9BB
International Sanctuary of God
Annual Trustees Report & Accounts 2023 – 2024
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.
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
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 193b Upminster Road South Rainham Essex RM13 9BB
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.
The congregation were blessed to hear sermons from various Pastors throughout the year. Senior Pastor Steeve was also invited to other churches to preach the word of God.
| April 23 to June 23 | On-Line GoToMeeting Bible Study classes every Tuesday On-Line GoToMeeting Prayer & Deliverance service every Thursday Sunday Church Services at Gants Hill Methodist Church 19/03/2023 – Mother’s Day 07/04/2023 – Good Friday Service 09/04/2023 - Easter Special Sunday Celebration Service. 16/06/2023 - Father’s Day celebration |
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| July 23 to Sept 23 | On-Line GoToMeeting Bible Study classes every Tuesday On-Line GoToMeeting Prayer & Deliverance service every Thursday Sunday Church Services at Gants Hill Methodist Church Pastor Steeve’s Birthday 27/08/2023 - Visit from “Home in Worship” Group from Mauritius in our Church. 03/09/2023 - We had 2 Guest Pastors - Roger Ancrasamy (LVD Crawley UK) & Oumesh Padaruth (LVD Bel Village Mauritius) for Special prayer and deliverance meeting. |
| Oct 23 to Dec 23 | On-Line GoToMeeting Bible Study classes every Tuesday On-Line GoToMeeting Prayer & Deliverance service every Thursday Sunday Church Services at Gants Hill Methodist Church 15/10/2023 - Celebrated Church 12thAnniversary. 31/12/2023 - New Year’s Eve service |
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 193b Upminster Road South Rainham Essex RM13 9BB
| Jan 24 to Mar 24 | On-Line GoToMeeting Bible Study classes every Tuesday On-Line GoToMeeting Prayer & Deliverance service every Thursday Sunday Church Services at Gants Hill Methodist Church From 06/01/2024 to 13/01/2024 – The whole Church held a Prayer & Fasting period. From 16/01/2024 to 23/01/2024 – Pastor Steeve attended a conference in Mexico for 1 week & visited Mauritius for 2 weeks. From 21/01/2024 to 04/02/2024 - Pastor Max delivered a series of messages on “Abide in Christ, Abide in Prayer & Abide in love” 10/02/2024 – Leaders Meeting 11/02/2024 – Women’s Meeting & Men’s Meeting. 12/02/2024 – Trustees Meeting 21/02/2024 – Trustees Meeting 01/03/2023 – Trustees Meeting 03/03/2024 – Leaders Meeting 10/03/2024 – Mother’s Day 17/03/2024 - Women’s Meeting & Men’s Meeting. 29/03/2024 – Good Friday Service 31/03/2024 - Easter Special Sunday Celebration Service. |
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Pastoral Care
The Pastoral Team held fortnightly online meetings to discuss church matters, individual cases and pray collectively. Senior Pastoral visits to all families of the church were arranged throughout the year and as required.
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 193b Upminster Road South Rainham
Essex RM13 9BB
Financial review 01/04/2023 – 31/03/2024
| Actual | |
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| Income | |
| Tithes / Offering / Donation | 33,154.83 |
| Grant repayment | 50.00 |
| 33,204.83 | |
| Expenditure | |
| Rent | 9,051.50 |
| Insurance | 277.76 |
| Easter Sunday | 1,095.56 |
| Pastors Birthday | 0.00 |
| Church Anniversary | 777.70 |
| New year's eve Pastors' / Ministers Gift | 550.00 |
| Sound and Equipment | 797.64 |
| Printing and Stationery | 0.00 |
| Decorations | 15.96 |
| Disposables/Kitchen | 282.15 |
| Senior Pastor's Allowance | 3,600.00 |
| Minister / Leader Allowance | 1,800.00 |
| Love Offerings | 800.00 |
| Flights / Accommodation for guests | 374.60 |
| Donation | 430.00 |
| Holy Communion | 141.80 |
| Total | 19,994.67 |
| 13,210.16 |
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 193b Upminster Road South Rainham Essex RM13 9BB
Administrative Information
The Church is situated at Gants Hill Methodist Church, 18 Gants Hill Crescent, Ilford IG2 6TU.
Senior Pastor - Steeve Payen Minister - Preety Narayadu Virginie Payen
List of Trustees
| List of Trustees | |
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| SteevePayen | Chairperson |
| MantabyeHeeroo | Secretary |
| NanceeHeerooLuximon | Treasurer |
| MarieMaitaVirassamy | Trustee |
| JosephStMart | Trustee |
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