2023-12-31-accounts

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Summary ofthe main achievements ofthe charity during the year				We bless the name of the Lord for the success recorded in the past year 2023 and we are happy to report that our activity was extended to Corby where a branch ofthe church was launched in February 2023.The Corby branch is holding independent Sunday worship every week and joint
				programs during the week days with the Luton branch. We are delighted
				to report that the regular congregation at the Corby branch have doubled
				during the first year oftheir inauguration.
				Our regular programs continue during the year, both onsite and offsite.
				The Sunday Worship services continued to be hybrid - physically and at
				the same time streamed online. The monthly Thanksgiving and Communion service also hold on the 1"Sunday ofevery month and this
				is well attended and always a blessed gathering in the community and
				among members.
				The core midweek events such as the Bible studies, Family Forum, and
				various Prayer programs continued solely online.
				The Family Forum continues to strengthen family bonds within members
				and plans are on to extend it further into the community by having a
				Family Community Day in the summer of2024.
				Our Youths' Wing Youth Fellowship had a vibrant and fruifful year in
				2023.A leadership retreat aimed at fostering unity, vision alignment, and
				strategic planning was held to set the goals for the New Year. The weekly
				gatherings, Bible teaching sessions aimed at fostering spiritual growth
				and deepening their understanding ofscripture, Seminars were held on
				various topics including finance, relationships, and marriage to equip our
				youths with practical knowledge and skills for everyday life. Monthly
				prayer meetings also featured dedicated time of prayer, seeking God's
				guidance, and interceding for our community and nation.
				Youth &Young Adults Leaders Training was held for the leaders to
				enhance their leadership skills and effectiveness
				An Event was held on Valentine's Day among our youth members to
				deliberate on issues of relationship, friendship and courtship. They
				engaged in discussion and collective reading ofChristian books on
				marriage, focusing on topics such as preparation for marriage and
				building strong marital relationships. The event was concluded with a
				celebration at a Sunday service to express gratitude for God's blessings
				and provision in our lives and fellowship.
				Our Corby arm was actively involved in supporting the Beanfield
				Community in Corby through various initiatives and contributions. Our
				members generously donated non-perishable food items and essential
				supplies to the Beanfield Community Centre's food bank, providing
				much-needed support to individuals and families facing food insecurity in
				the community.
				Our outreach initiatives, educational seminars, and social events
				contributed to the effort of building a stronger sense ofcommunity among
				our youth and fostering positive relationships with the wider congregation
				and the community. Additionally, our engagement extends to regional
				youth activities, fostering connections and friendships beyond our
				immediate community.
				During the course ofthe year, there has been more engagement with
				church members and the communit .Firstl, the monthl Evan elism and
AR 2022				July 2023

Follow-up has been more regular. This involves members moving into the	Follow-up has been more regular. This involves members moving into the
community to evangelise and follow up with members. Secondly, there has been more pastoral visits to homesteads to support members who
were facing various challenges ranging from bereavement, ill-health,
financial and marital difficulties. This is in fulfilment ofone ofour key mission and has led to an increase in membership.
As a result ofour proximity to the University, the church witnessed an
influx of new students and relevant programs were put in place to
welcome and support them into life in the United Kingdom and to offer
advice and assistance where possibly, to see these international students
settle more easily.
A Family Fun Day was organised with a Beach Coach Trip to the Hasting Beach in East Sussex while a Barbeque was organised at our Corby
Centre. This was well attended by members, families, and friends.
Our children, with the assistance oftheir dedicated teachers, are
increasing both numerically and spiritually. We can categorically say that
they are being well nurtured to the glory ofGod.
Sunday School department in both Luton and Corby improved
dramatically within the year and the commitment ofour Teachers is highly commendable. Our students' representatives took the 1"and 3"
positions in the London District Coordinating Council examinations as
they did in the previous year.
Our women continue to have close ties among themselves, courtesy of
monthly and quarterly prayer meetings and discussion programs on how
to keep united and stronger family ties in the community.
The Men's Fellowship is also waxing stronger and they had a successful
conference with the theme "The Role ofa Godly Father in the Home"
We held the 12'" edition ofour annual FRANTS (Friends Relatives,
Associates &Neighbours Annual Thanksgiving Service) marking our 12
years ofexistence. As usual, it was a weekend ofactivities that featured
a Revival Meeting, Lectures and a workshop which was rounded up on
Sunday with a celebration service. Itwas well attended and served as a
reunion, meeting some old-time associates and friends from Nigeria,
London and the Midlands.
God has remained faithful unto us, as a church, in keeping us together	in
Him and meeting all our needs —both spiritual and physical. Our
members continue to grow in faith and knowledge ofthe Lord with
peaceful coexistence among members.
The challenge regarding our place of meeting remains. The property is
likely to be disposed of by the landlord within the year and there is some
uncertainty surrounding the sale in regards to the timing ofthe proposed
sale and the fate ofthe existing tenants. This has made the search for a
new meeting place more urgent.
As we look forward to the future, we remain committed to our mission of
fostering spiritual growth, increased community engagement, and
personal empowerment/development among our youth members.

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				Forthe period from	JANUARY 2023	To		DECEMBER 2023
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				Unrestricted funds	Restricted funds	Endowment funds		Total	funds	Last year
				tothe nearest	to the nearest 6	tothe nearest 6		to the nearest 8		to the nearest 8
A1 Receipts
Members Contribution				56,432						51,740
Gift Aid Received				7,154					7,154
Interest Received									780	69
Sub total(Gross income			forAR)							51,809
A2 Asset and investment			sales,
(see table).
		Sub total
	Total		receipts	64,366						51,809
A3 Pa ments
Hall Boolings - Rent				12,014					12,014	9,646
Weekend Away/Retreat				1,000					1,000
Annual Thanksgiving and other		Events		4,327					4,327	2,300
GIRs to Visiting Pastors,	Speakers other			2,692					2,892	2,430
Training				4,226					4,22$	2,080
Coach Hire/Transport				2,2S9					2,2S9	1,135
Children Books/Study Materials				300
Printing, Postage &Stationery				991						2,047
Insurance, Website &Others				1,371					1,371	1,067
Vehicle Running &Maintenance			Expense	3,231					3,231	4,352
Salaries										9,048
Contributions to Headquarters				3,022					3,022	4,061
		Sub total		3S,432
A4 Asset and investment
urchases, see table)
E ui ment				3,289					3,289	4,251
Furniture & Fittings				320					320	288
				3,808					3,808	4,53$
				39,040						42,946
Net ofreceiptsl(payments)				25,326						8,863
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last	year	end		79,956					79,956	71,093
Cash funds	this	year end		105,282					108„282	79,956

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													Unrestricted			Restricted		Endowment
		Categories					Details							funds		funds			funds
														to nearest 5		to nearest 6		to	nearest	K
B1Cash	funds						Community	Account						3,125
							Cash Premium		-Savings					97,157
							Cash in Region							5,000
										Total cash		funds		105,282
							(agree	balances		with receipts and payments
												account(s))	(3K		()K			OK
													Unrestricted			Restricted		Endowment
														funds		funds			funds
							Details							to nearest 5		to nearest f		to	nearest	R
B2Other		monetary		assets
							Details							Fund to which asset baton s	Coat		(optional)	Current value o tional
B3Investment			assets
							Details							Fund to which asset bslon s	Cost		(optional)	Current value o tional
B4Assets		retained		for	the		Assets brought		from previous		year						29,186
charity's	own		use				Assets purchased			in current	year						3,608
																	32,794
														Fund to which		Amount due		When due
							Details						liabil relates			o	ional	o tionsl
B5Liabilities
Signed by one or two trustees of all the trustees					on	behalf			Signature					Print	Name			Date of a rovai
														SAMUEL LAKOR		ONOJOBI
													EBENEZER OLUFEMi				MOGAJI