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Sharing the Love of Christ
Annual report
for 2024
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Produced by the Parochial Church Council for the Annual Parochial Church Meeting,
to be held on Tuesday 20° May 2025. 7.30pm at Elmdon Church.

Church Information
Addres5
Elmdon ChuKh. Cthur(h Lan& Elrndon ParK Solihull B92 9EJ
Rettor
Revd Bekah aark
Llcensed Readers
Robert Dean. Richard Huss Karen Matthews
Churchwarden
Sue Kimber
The business of the Church is carried out through the Parochial Church Council
(PCCI. This met seven tlmes in person during 2024.. six regular meetings. and one
meeting Immediately after the APCM to appoint PCC 0￿1(er5. Further decisions were
taken by email. in accordance with the provisions of the Church Representation
Rules. The role of the PCC remains one of co-operating with the Recior in promoting
Ihe mission of the church-. pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecurnenical.
PCC members
Revd Bekah Clark
Chalr
Carol Janes luntil May 2024)
Sue Kimber Ifrom May 2024)
Churchwarden, ex officio member
Churchwarden. ex officio member
Karen Matthews
Reader. appointed by the 2024 APCM
Christine Amsby
Cheryl Doyle
Jamle Oldham {resignedJanuary 2025)
Deanery synod, ex officlo member
Deanery Synod, ex officio member
Deanery Synod, ex officio member
Elected Members:
To serve until APCM in 2025: Alan Doyle
Martin Hewings
Anne Milne
To serve until APCM in 2026: Sarah Leckie
David Maguire (resigned March 202 5)
Vacancy
To serve until APCM in 2027.. Lesley Huss
Graham Smye (resigned December 20241
Lynda Bird
Offlcers appointed by the PCC. 2024- 2025
Safeguardlng
PCC Treasurer
PCC Secretary
Lay Vice-chair
Lesley Huss
Alan Doyle
Christine Am5by
Graham Smye (until December 2024)
Sue Kimber (from January 2025)
Lesley Huss
Jamie Oldham luntil January 20251
Richard Huss Ifrom January 2025)
Parish Identify Verifier
Electoral Roll Officer

PCC and Diocese
Rector's Introduction
As I reflect on 2024 in the life of Elmdon Church, there is much to give thanks for.
One of the things that brings me enormous joy is seeing others exercise and grow
in their God-given gifts. and 2024 saw a number of people step into new roles and
take on new responsibilities. Whilst it often feels as though 'the haThest is plentiful.
but the workers are few. Imatthew 9.37), as we've asked the Lord of the haNest ¢0
provide (verse 38). the Lord has indeed provided for us a new churchwarden, a
new Kids-in-chrisr ream leader. new occasional vergers and new people on many of
our teams. I wholeheanedly believe that we are all ministers of the Gospel and daily
delight in the gifts and skills we have amongst us at Elmdon Church, and the
blessing and prlvilege of sharing in ministry and leadership.
Sunday sermons usually follow a series, with sermons in 2024 on 'God's Grace in
the Wllderness, INumbers). 'Luke: God News for Everyone., '1 believe...
IThe
Apostles. Creed) and 'lnstructions to Cod's People from the Epistles, (Family
Services). Average Sunday attendance was around 50, with all generarions
represented most weeks.
After Easter, we reordered our time together. beglnning wirh refreshments at l 0.30
am, with our servlce at I l am. to enable service leader5 and preachers to be ai both
St Mary's Hobs Moat and Elrndon on the same Sunday. The transition has been
smooth and thanks is due to the whole church family and all the Sunday teams for
adjusting so graciously. The introduction of Churchsuite is helping us to keep in
touch wirh people and in the autumn term we saw slightly higher numbers of
children attending Kids-In-Chri5t. Both our Sunday seNice and 'Tuesdays at 2.
welcomed newcomers and visitors throughout the year.
We once again held an Annual Memorial SeNice. invltlng all the loved ones of those
for whom we've taken a funeral or burial of ashes ro the service. The seNice was
again well.attended by over 50 people.
We know that apart from God, we can do nothing Uohn 15.5) and our joint monthly
prayer meeting, with St Mary's. Hobs Moat, continued throughout 2024. The PCC
agreed prayer as one of our misslonal priorities, and progress has already been
made with a new'prayer tree, in the Wilberforce Hall. We had a very encouraging
retreat day led by Roger Jones, of Resource. in Ottober. which wa5 attended by
around 25 people and focused on just being in Cod's presence.
Developlng our Children's. Youth and Families Ministry was also agreed as a
missional priority. and following on from the success of our first 'Light Party., which
we repeated in 2024, we introduced an Easter family event. which was very well
attended, and a new Advent family event. 2024 saw the strengthening of our team
of volunteers and we are praying for numerical growth in the number of familles
and chlldren within our church family. The PCC also agreed to explore starting
something new for young people.
Assemblies took place In Damson Wood and Valley schools. and it was wonderful to
be able to welcome Year 2 from both schools to church for our 'Encounter

Christmas, trail. It was Damson Wood's first visit to church and we were delighted
that they were keen to come back at Easter.
As I look back. more was accomplished In 2024 than I realisedl Although I have
highlighted some specific event5 here, muth of our ministry and mission happens
in individual conversations and unseen acts of kindness. as church members live
out their calling as disciples of Jesus Christ amongst the people and in the places
they Spend their time. Equipping people to INe for Jesus on their 'frontlines' is
another of our missional priorities.
People often come to a service or event. or come back to another service or an
event, through a personal invitation. And so the greatest thanks of all is due io our
Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. who has extended to us the greatest invitation of all,
that we in turn might extend this invitation to others.
8ekah Clark
Warden's Report
My first year as Warden has been quite an eye opener to the Ilfe of Elrndon church
and the number of things whith take each week to enable things to run smooihly.
My thanks go oui io all the teams and especially to Richard. Lesloi. Cheryl and Alan
who have offered invaluable help and advice during the year. especlally during the
Rector's absence.
During November we produced an updated inventory of the church fabric and
contents. This, along with the logbook are now ￿aIlable In a digital format. The
quinquennial inspection which was completed In November. and the Fabric team are
currently absorbing in order io take appropriate action.
We contlnue to progress with plans for a new roof over the extension and to replace
and upgrade the paving in the church courtyard.
The churchyard maintenance team have continued to keep the churchyard looklng
attractive which is much appreciated by those who visit and enjoy the quiet
surroundings.
All regular maintenance was carried out durlng the year and my thanks go to the
cleaning teams who ensure the building is dean and tidy each week.
Sue Kimber, Churchwarden
PCC Secretary's Report
Under the Church Representation Rules. we are entitled to nine elected PCC
members. In addition, our Rector. Churchwardens, three Deanery Synod member5,
any Readers appointed by the APCM. and any co-opted members seNe on the PCC.
In May 202 5, three elected rnembers come to the end of their term. Last year we
carried over one vacancy. and during the year one Deanery Synod member and two
elected PCC members resigned. At the APCM we therefore intend to elect one
Deanery Synod member and up to six PCC members.

Every year the PCC appoints a Standing Committee. which meet5 as necessary and
reports to the next meeting of the PCC. Its membership since the 2024 APCM were
Graham Smye (Lay Vice Chair, until December 20241, Sue Kimber (Churchwarden).
Christine Arnsby (Secretary). Alan Doyle (Treasurer) and Revd. Bekah Clark (Rector).
The members of the PCC are aware of the Charity Commission guidance on public
benefits in 'the Advancement of Religlon for the Public Benefit, and have had regard
to it in their administration of the PCC. The PCC believes that by promoting the
work of the Church of England in the parish of Elmdon it provides a benefit to the
public by-
providing a facility for public worship and pastoral care both for its members
and for anyone who wishes to benefii from what the Church can offer- and
promoting Christlan values and services by members of rhe Church and to
their communities, to the benefit of individuals and society as a whole
Christine Arnsby. PCC Secrerary
Electoral Roll
Every sixth year, an entirely new elecroral roll must be prepared, and with this
process completed there are ncw 58 names on the ne•V roll. Of these, 26 live within
and 32 outside the parish boundary.
This compares to 66 names on the roll this time last year. During the year we
mourned the loss of Allan Jones. Val Willlams andjoy Hoban. Nine of those on the
new roll have joined this year for the first lime. or have rejoined after a gap.
Richard Huss, Electoral Roll Officer
Safe
uardin
The PCC has adopted and complies wlth the House of Bishop's Safeguarding
Policy, Promoting a Safer Church 12017>. and the practice guidance issued by the
Church of England and Birrningham Di(Kese.
Elmdon Church Is commlited t
Promotlng a safer environment and culture
Safely recruiting and supporting those with any responsibility for the under
185 and vulnerable adults within the church
Responding prompily to every safeguarding concern or allegation
Caring pastorally for victims/survlvors of abuse and other affected person5
Caring pasiorally for those who are ihe subjett of concerns or allegations
of abuse and other affecred persons
Respondlng to those that may pose a present rlsk to others
Policies
During 2024 we updated the contact details in our Parish Statement on Domestic
Abuse. and reviewed our Safeguarding Policy and Procedure. These are available on
the church website and on the noticeboard in the church corridor.

Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders Policy Statement has been updated in line with
changes to the periods when convictions. cautions and other penalties become
'spent', which affects what we are entitled to know aboui when recruiting ex-
offenders.
We are in the process of creating a Lone Working Policy. The aim of this will be to
minlmise instances of lone working by Rector and volunteers. and also to outline
arrangements for helping ro keep everyone safe in situations where lone working is
necessary and unavoidable.
Trainlng
Those in the church who work regularly with children or vulnerable adults are now
trained in awareness of dornestic abuse. In our context this means the Klds in Christ
team, who have all now completed this training.
All our training is currently upto-date. induding the baslc safeguarding trainlng
which all our volunteers are requlred to do. Thanks are extended to all for engaging
with the tralnlng, helping to make the church a safer place for everyone.
Respondlng to concerns
Any safeguarding concerns raised during the course of the year have been
responded to in accordance with our policles and guidance from the Dlocesan
safeguarding team.
Finally.-.
Safeguarding is the responsibility of the whole church famlly. Therefore. if you have
a concern about anything you are encouraged to contact the Parish Safeguarding
Co-ordin￿0￿. even if you are unsure whether or not it is a safeguardlng issue.
Lesley Huss, Parish Safeguarding Co-ordinator
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@elmdonchurch.or
Fabric & Buildings
We currently have responsibility for tyio properties, one of v4hich is no longer used.
Our main churdi building is in the middle of Elrndon Park and is the venue for our
Sunday serlice as well as all baptisms. weddlngs and funerals.
Our finance and fabric group, consistlng of Bekah Clark. Alan Doyle, Richard Huss
and Martln Hewings. has been working on fabric matters during the year. The roof
of the 19705 extension to rhe church building now requires replacement and after
consldering options we are progressing a faculty application for this. as well as to
lift and relay the paving in the courtyard at the entrance to the church building.
Also during the year the church inventory was checked and revised. a major
exercise over several days, and the log book brought up to date. Our church
inspector Derek Bate carried out the Quinquennial Inspection of the church building
in late 2024, and with the report recentw recelved the group will need to review the
recommended repairs and works to be carried out over the next few years.
The site In Coppice Road remalns vested in the Birmingham Diocesan Board of
Trustees who hold property on behalf of (and acting in the intere5t5 ofl Parochlal
Church Councils in the di(Kese. The Elmdon ParcKhial Church Council owns the

building itself, and are the managing trustees. Unfortunately, the building was
broken into on a number of occasions during the year and has been secured in line
with insurance requirements. We are exploring options on its long-term future.
Deanery Synod
Elmdon Lay Represen￿tIves. Christine Arnsby. Cheryl Doyle, Jamie Oldham (who
retired from the role in January 20251. Our electoral roll total qualifies us for three
sears until Spring 2026.
4" June 2024 - SL Marfs Church. Acocks Green.
The Ven. Gordon Steele led the meeting where we heard from Pathway5
Development Manager, Jerome Tumer, Caroline Egan Assistant Dlocesan
Environmental officer and Ben Smith. Nei Zero Carbon Manager. Anyone in parlshes
with an interest in environmental issues. was also invited, regardless of whether
they were elected deanery synod mernbers.
We heard how Pathways could offer help to subscribers. both Clergy and Laity.
interested in developing their life of service in the Anglican Church. He could
recommend modules to church members if we noticed anything of interest to us
and could forward 5uggestior15 of any tOPiC5 we felt were missing.
Ben Smlth, Net Zero Carbon Manager, gave an overviLW4 of the climate crisis. the
Church of England's commitment to Net Carbon Zero by 2030 (NZC 2030) and why
Christians should act now as the solution was still available to us. He said the
current focus for the Diocesan team was on identifying issues across the Diocese
and starting to make steps towards the goal of NZC 2030. The start. he sald, was
for every parish to sign up to Eco Church and try to improve its green credentials.
registering their carbon footprint on the Diocesan web site (Elmdon has a bronze
award and registers every year), planning our journey to NZC 2030. Grant funding
of up to £5,000 on a sliding scale for 'Quick Wins.. including Improvements to
heating, lighting. insulation. electricity supply upgrades and temporary heating in
ertain circumstances may be available and the team were willing and able to advise
parishes on their Joumey.
8ih October 2024 - SL Edburgha's Church. Yardley
We were introduced to our new Area Dean. Revd. Tony Rindl. who spoke about his
past and present life. from his early years in Marston Green, worshipping with his
parents In Si. Edburgha's. his many years of ministry in various locatlons until his
recent return to Marston Green wiih his rwo step.daughiers. His wife sot)n
relocated once her work was transferred to the Midlands, and together they enjov
being closer to hi5 brother who lives in Bourneville.
We then heard from Karen Preece. Birmingham Diocese Board of Finance IBDBF)
Director of Finance, explaining the challenging state of finances for the Diocese
and how our Common Funds were invested into supporting the life and ministry of
the Church across the Diocese. Birmingham is one of the poorest Diocese in the
country and although donations and support have been given in the past by the
Church of England. outgoings continue to exceed income and funds kept in reserve
for mission have needed to be used to cover the shortfall. Karen and her colleague,
Sonia Hudson. announced a new and less complicated method for calculating the
Common Fund which has. for Elmdon, resulted in a slight reduction in our
contributions for 202S. That said. with 50 much pressure on parishe5 across the

Ditxese, the Common Fund is most likely to increase again next year. Karen and
Sonia then answered all our questions.
I lth February- Knowle Parish Church Hall
Carollne Merry. Director of Place for Hope (PfH) gave a brief oveNiewi of what had
led to her becoming part of PfH initiative. including empathising with people in
forelgn countries traurnatised by war and its dreadful after-effects. sharing in tears
and feelings of devastation and grief in silence before Gi)d.
We may not live in a war zone. she said, bur we do all live in conflict areas in our
communiiies or churches. Wiolence was embedded in our sociery. When the idea
that someone has less value than others is coupled with power. horrendou5 Ihings
happen. If we don't want to live a violent life, we have to be counter-cultural. Non-
violence can be seen as pa55ive, weak, ineffective. We don't have to agree with
someone before are able to accept and love them, yet ler them know that what
they are doing is wrong. As Christians we have been shown a better way by Jesus
and can leam his better way through 8ible reading and prayer. Sllence before God
had enabled her to pick herself up and start again. living better than before. PfH
works with the Church across the UK.
If we encounter confrontation. we should ask what was behind our differences when
we notice them. Walking away only delays the inevitable conflitt. Ask to talk over
any differences. Jesus brought non-violence to change us through situations. We
may not come out of it in full agreement but we can remain in a good. healihv
relationship after considerate open discussion. Where we step in to prevent harm It
doesn't change anything. It stops the situation escalating but only prevents further
harm. Conflicr Resolution gets people together to understand one another and find
a way through. Power dynamics needed io be recognised and a better way found to
prevent another situation. Transformation looks at what was behind the issue,
putting things in place to resolve it. PfH conducts faith-based conflict
transformation in a spiritual place although recognises that some confllcts are
unable to be resolved by any method or tool.
Steph Hayne5. Bishop's SafeguardiTrg Adviser and Sarah Rose. Asslstant
Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser srarted by Saying they spend most of their day
dealing with conflict resolution so please contact them if we needed help wSth It.
They were able to form a safety plan- to take over if a person came into our church
with known history as they also needed a place to worship.
Sarah sald Dashboard. a systern designed to help parishes deal wlth Safeguarding
had proved helpful to rnany parishes. Lesley Hus5 looks after ours. As a result
Elmdon is well on top of things, compared to other parlshes which proved
invaluable early in 2025. The'HUB'. a new extension to Dashboard, was belng
designed to deal wirh DBS checks and Safeguarding training. whith should
a￿OmatIcallY update our parish's records for Lesley.
Nate Glover, Children and Families Missloner (CFM), introduced himself. saying
anyone could contaci him via Tammy Tearoe if they needed his help.
The Ven. lthÈlim O'Hare. Archdeacon of AstoTr. introduced hlmself and said his
aim was to be visible and available and was trylng to hold onto space if we needed
his help.

Our next meeting will be held on 3rdJune 2025 in Burney Lane, hearing how the
Diocese will have. by then. submitted a bid to rhe Church of England Central 8oard
of Finance for additional funding for ministry and mission.
Life at Elmdon Church
Kids in Christ
We have eight children on the Kids in Chrisi regisrer. We have 3 leaders and S
helpers. We recently welcomed Maisy and June to the team and it is good to have
them both on board. The children who attend, enjoy learning about Jesus and have
the opportunity to pray, read the bible and make crafts which they can take home.
We are very grateful to Ann Davis andjean Davis for their help with the crafts when
we hold Sunday aftern¢)on sessions around Christmas and Easter. I would Ilke to
take this opportunity to thank everyone for their supporr since accepting the role of
Kids In Christ Leader. We all pray that this small and friendly group will grow and
that more children will begln to kn￿ the love of Christ in their lives.
L ynda Bird. Kids in Christ Leader
Family Service
The monthly Famlly Servlce provides an opportunity for the whole church family,
from the youngest to the oldest to all be able to worship God and learn together.
We aim in each service to provide for a variety of learning styles, to help us all to
respond to God's word. including more creative/craft aaiviries. During 2024 our
theme was -Instructions to God's People from ihe Epistles..
Richard Hu55
Music
Music is central to 50 much that we do as a church. In Co10$51an5 3=16 we're
instructed to -Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish
one another with all wisdom. and as you sing psalms. hymns and spiritual songs
with gratitude in your hearts to God."
We aim to pick songs that are singable by our congregation and thai will help us all
to express our falth and our praise of God joyfully and musically. As we introduce
newer songs. we are aiming to 5elecr those with biblically.faithful lyrlcs and
singable melodies that will work in our context and with our resources. Our hope is
alway5 to pick hymns and songs that fit with the theme of the service and Bible
reading, whilst keeplng the church familiar with a core repertoire of music in a
variery of sryles.
An innovation in 2024 was reintroducing the singing of the Psalms in our setvices -
agaln. see Colossians 3:16 - primarily using well-known hymn tunes and metrical
versions of the words. Finding good re50urce5 for this is sometimes a challenge as
we work through the Psalter, but well worthwhile. I commend to you the upcoming
'Psalm Roar. eveni in Shrewsbury.

We were pleased In 2024 to be able to use live music in church almost every
Sunday, and to use our band on a monthty basi5. On Sundays when we are still
singing along to recorded music, this is normally because our rnusician5 are
required to be servlng elsewhere instead. Everyone involved with the music also
serves on other teams within the thurch.
My heartfelt thank5 to all Involved in thls ministry. Oo get in touch if you'd be
interested in finding out more about h(1￿ you can help and whal would be invofved
in joining us.
Richard Huss
Connect Groups
Connect groups are small group5 which meet during the week for fellowship, prayer
and Bible stu(ty. Currently there are 3 Connect groups with 20 members drawn from
Elmdon and St Mary's Hobs Moat. Two meet on Zoom and one in person and there
is opportunity to meet both in the evening and the daytime.
Connea groups are a place to share life's ups and downs wlth other Christian5 in a
deeper way than is possible on a Sunday and to be supported and encouraged as a
disciple of Jesus. Being a mernber is one of the best ways to feel part of the church
family and current members recommend it as an opportunity to share news, ask
hard questions and pray in a safe space.
Each group follow5 its tMn programme and in 202415 Bible studies covered
included Ecclesiastes. Habakkuk. the .1 am, sayings ofjohn, Old Testament
characters, The Apostles Creed. Luke and Colossians.
We have been encouraged this year by a number of new members jolning so, please
speak to Sue or Bekah If you would like to try out a group.
Tuesdays at Two
During 2024 the Tuesday afternoon service continued with varlable attendance
untll, after discussion with Bekah our rector. this new narne was chosen and the
format reorganised slightly for its restart after the August break.
The 'service' is actually a group discussion around the Bible reading and sermon
from the previous Sunday and is appreciated by the 5-6 people who attend each
week.
We usually start with a welcome followed by a hymn chosen ￿ someone present. an
opening prayer and reading of the scrlpture to be discussed. Our discussions lead
into a time of prayer when members can bring their concerns for thern5elves,
family. friend5 or any other issues they may have. We also include requests on the
Prayer Tree, designed and developed by two members over the past year.
Gathering our prayers together with the Lord's Prayer, we conclude with a final
hyrnn and the words of The Grace. followed by refreshmenis. Music
accompaniment to the hymns is provided by two members who play clarinet or
guitar.
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We offer hospitality to anyone who may come into the church hall where we meet.
In the pasi we have had a couple of visits from two Park Rangers, two parents
seeking baptism for a child and occasionally. family and friends following the
Internment of ashes in the churchyard.
Margaret Thomas. Leader of Tuesdays ot Two
Open Church
We have coniinued to open the church every Sunday, from 2 till 3.30 pm in
the winter and 2 till 4 pm in the summer to welcome people in and to have
some refreshment. This is offered free of charge as an example of the
church's hospitality, although donations freely offered are welcome.
Many have come in at different times: families out walking in the park,
rambling groups, those visiting graves, church member5 and friends. We
have come to know some regulars too. Some come and like to sit quietly
and think, some ask questions about the history of the church, others just
want some company.
We have been able to offer refreshments to helpers and visitors to our new
programme of occasional family social events held in the worship area, such
as the Light Party and Easter Crafts.
Opportunity is often taken to increase the use of the building for other
things at the same time and take advantage of a drink and a cake, such as
help with required training, conversations with bereaved families following
interment of ashes, wedding couples and baptism enquiries, small meetings
and setting up equipment or putting up decorations. Some have a game of
draughts and sometimes the piano is played. In summary, all are welcome.
Cheryl Doyle
Joint Monthly Prayer Meeting
First Wednesday of the month, 7.30 pm in St. Mary's Chapel.
Revd. Bekah Clark mostly led the united prayer meetings for members of both
churches, wlth occaslonal leadership from members of St. Mary's and Elmdon,
especially since January 2025. Meetings usually start and end with a song but vary
considerably according to who is leading. On average about l O people attend each
month with the breadth and depih of prayer knowin9 no limit, from praying for
each other to praying for worldwide disasters as members feel led by the Lord.
We continue io encourage more people to come along and join In, whether speaklng
out their prayers or silently joining in as others lead them in prayer.
Rob Dea
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Churchyard
The Churchyard team continued their valuable contributlon to the up-keep of the
grounds. Unfortunately, the ream has been smaller in the last year due to a change
in people's circumstances but we wlll continue doing what we can
We keep an eye on the grass in the older part of the churchyard. In 2024 the PCC
agreed to Peter Hobson cutting it back annually although I believe he ha5 moved
out of the are4 so we will have to see how things progress.
Sarah Leckie, Churchyard Team Leader
Mission Support Group
Crosslinks . Marla"Em• Fernandez
Crosslinks is an Anglican missionary society which enables partnershlps with all
churche5, denofflinations and networks which share its conviaions. Cr0551inks also
supports and enables the training of pastor/teachers and evangelists in less well-off
countries. through their BEST IBursaries Enabling Strategic Training) programme.
Under this programrne we have been supporting Emi Fernandez in her studies at
The Centre for Pastoral Studies ICEP). Santiago, Chile. Our commitment was to
support Emi through prayer and finandal giving, in the amount of £600 per annum.
for three years.
Sadly, we were advised by Crosslirks eatlier this year that Emi had suffered a
miscarriage. losing the twln babies that were expected in February, and she had
made the decision not to carry on with her studies. At the suggesrion of Crosslinks.
we transferred our financial support to Erni's husband. Tore, who is expectlng to
complete his studies with CEP by the end of 2025.
We continue to uplift both Emi and Tore in prayer.
Wycliffe Blble Translators - Glft and Kathryn Aslku
We also partner with Gift and Kathryn Asiku. working for Wdiffe Bible translators in
Uganda. Gift serves as Language Programmes Coordinator and Kathryn as Literacv
Coordinator, supportlng Wrfcliffe's vision through overseelng and facilitating Blble
translation and literacy activities in local languages.
They send u5 regular prayer and news updates. and in tum they pr￿ for us as a
church here in Elmdon. We were blessed to have them vlsit us in January 2025.
taking part in the service and spendlng tlme chatting with us over lunch.
Hlghlights of 2024 Include:
Kaihryn continued implementing the l•teracy project"Let's Read Together. in
the Lunyole and Lugwere speaking communliles. Children's reading skills
have improved, adults have been challenged io read their own language,
enjoyment of reading has been fostered. and children are attending school
and church more regularly.
Kathryn continued overseeing the produttion of literacy materials, including
animal picture dialonaries. calendars and children's reading apps.

Gift continued overseeing and supporting Old Testament translation in six
languages, which have made tremendous progress over the year.
Gift trained and supported the translation team leaders in using rewrring
softsvare to help them track progress.
As a member of Wrfcliffe's leadership ream in Ugand4 Gift coniributed
towards the 'localisation' of their partner organisation in Uganda, with
Ugandans now responsible for overseeing the work there.
Ripple Effe
Rlpple Effect works wlih farming families In six African countries so they can leam
more, grow more and sell more. Rural Africa is rich with opportuniry= with
resourceful cornmunities and land from which food and futures can grow. But
families face poverty that is extreme. unjust, and wor51 of all, unnecessary.
The charlty Is creating a ripple effect of posltive change in rural Africa. It starts wlth
bringing farmers together to learn new skills and share knowledge. so they can
improve their livelihoods and thrive. Each farmer who works with Ripple Effect
promises to share vthat they know and what they have wirh their families and
communities. which enables thousands to experience the benefits.
.As a church we have raised many thousands of pounds over the years we have been
involved with the charity. by colletting small change and from occasional donations.
Thank you to all who have given so faithfully and who continue to do so. For those
new to Elmdon Church. there Is a basket in ihe Wilberforce Hall where you can
deposit your small change. For further inforniaiion. please speak io Eli Malkin.
We have also joined Elmdon Church with ihe Ripple Effect Community Garden
Twinning scheme for a donation of £120. which is based on the cost of providing
three years, training in sustainable agriculture to DATO famllies who are part of one
of rheir projects in rural Africa. Please also visit www.rippleeffect.org where you can
find some uplifting stories about the farniers who have benefited from thelr
association with Ripple Effect.
Helping Hands
Renewal Helping Hands. based at Renewal Church Centre, has a minlstry of givlng
food. toiletries and other essentials to the most vulnerable in Solihull and
neighbouring Birmingham areas. Their ethos is ro facilitate needy families and
individuals to live independent and fulfilling lives through donations of food and
finance during difficult times. For many people just receiving food will not address
the various complex and interlinked issues in rheir lives. For that reason, ir works
with other agencies to provide a full package of supporr as just one step in the
process of meeting the need5 of those in crisi5. Since COV1￿7 9 hundreds of food
parcels have been delivered but demand is still increasing. They also partner with
Age UK to deliver to the elderly in need across Solihull.
Elmdon's Church members regularly supply long life and canned foods. personal
hygiene items and seasonal treats at Christmas. Easter and Harvest. All donations
are delivered weekly to the team at Renewal Helping Hands who gratefully receive
and distribute them. Anyone in need is invited to apply for aid and any recipients
are monitored by the Charity.
Occasional donations
On the recommendation of the Mission Support Group. the PCC have also made
some one-off donations through the year in support of God's work elsewhere:

Dan and Mirlam, who were part of our church family for a couple of years in
the early 2020's, have been studying at All Nations Christian College in
preparatSon for being sent overseas as missionaries with People
International. £3000 was given twards the c05t of their initial trainlng.
Resource - supporting local churches in spiritual renewal. Thelr Alongslde
Scheme supports church leaders with a trained companion who meets with
them regularly in a mentoring type relatlonship. We made a donation of £250
in support of Resource's mission, and plan for this to be an annual recurring
donation.
Manchester Christian Unions Carol Service- Connor Huss, former member
of Elmdon Church and currently Christian Union president ai the Royal
Northern College of Music. had invited a donatlon towards ihe running costs
of the annual carol service. to enable students to attend free of charge. A
£500 donation was given.
Richard & Lesley Huss, Eli Molkin and Rob l*an, Mission Support Group
Hatchford Brook Churches Together
Member churches include= Lyndon Methodist,. Redeemed Christian Church of God
IRCCGI; 5t. Giles. Sheldon; St. Thomas Moore- Sheldon Community Church ISCCI
and St. Mary's Hobs Moai besides ourselves. Other churches meet in the area but do
not participate in HBCT activities.
Little has changed over the past year. either in membership or the activitles we
enjoy seasonally each year. desplte the fact that we have ceased to be a member of
Churches Together UK. We no longer need a fomial committee or funds to continue
sharing the love of Jesus as a visible united witness of faith in Jesus to dispel the
myths and confusion among members and outsiders caused by our separareness
and differences in worship style.
We contlnue seeking to fulfil Christ'5 command in John 13-35 "By thls everyone will
know that you are my disciples. if you love one another.. We continue to SUPPOrt
each other in prayer and other ways in order to wln people for Christ.
Carol singing by a group of about 12 inside the enlrance to Tesco's on Lyndon Road
was well recelved again in 2024. Although the group sounds small. as the space
allocated is limited the group was al)out the righr size. Set off to one side of the
exit. the location ha5 proved more difficult to connett wlth the shoppers. some of
whom stop to enjoy our singing while others also joined in. AfreThiards we enjoy
fellowship, news from our churches and any prayer needs.
The Walk of Witne55 on Good Friday enabled us to join wlth members of all the
other churches in celebrating G¢)d's work in Jesus on our behalf. A group of over 70
met outside Savers on the Coventry Road opposite the Wheatsheaf, wlth help from
all the member churche5. including Revd. Karen Webber, Lyndon Methodist, giving
the ialk and leading worship aided by Revd. Brian Atkins, Solihull Christian Church,
Rob Dean reading the scripture and RCCCG leading us in a g05pel-type hymn
singing session.
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Rob Dean organised the SonRise Service by rhe beacon in Elmdon Park again thi5
vear with help from HBCT members for musical accompaniment, readings etc. With
a later start of 6.30 am due to clocks going forward overnight. our choru5 was
joined by creation on a beautiful. mild Spring morning. Fellowship was enjoyed over
refreshments served in the Wlberforce Hall after4Yards.
HBCT representatives for the year were Christine Arn5by and Elaine Malkin.
Finance
Treasurer's Report
The PCC is responsible for the church's finances, though it delegates management
of these to the PCC Treasurer. Alan Doyle who. also oversees a separate fabric fund
accounl.
Income
Most of our income usually comes through ste￿ardship. pnmarily the Parish Giving
Scheme but also standing orders and donations. Other sources of income have
typically been wedding and funeral fees plus occasional legacies, sixial events and
hire fees for use of ihe Church Hall.
Although our bank balance is now qulte healthy largely owing to the sale of our
Gaydon Road site there are a number of mainienance and improvement projects at
our parish church that need to be undertaken and we must therefore plan and
budget for a continued increase in giving in the years ahead. The 2024 accounts
show only a minor deficit for the year owing largely to the interest received on our
cash reserves. this will of course reduce as the required improvement work is
carried out and paid for. To ensure our ongoing financial viability we need to be
cognisant of the need to increase giving from our exisiing generous members but
perhaps more importantly look for ways to increase membership numbers. Our
long.term aim is io keep our current Church up to date and fully functioning to
attract new members whose generosity and prayers will help us to malniain our
presence in the cornmunity and help other5 who may be in need.
A "Giving Station" device is installed in the Church allowing donations to be made
by card and information about all the methods of supporting the church are
available at church and on our website.
Fees pald for church work
In 2024 the church paid an organist's fee for weddings and funerals at whlch the
organ was played. Where required a verger received a fee for dutie5 carried out at
these seNices. A sexton was also paid a fee for digging plots for the interment of
ashes and occasionally appropriate visiting clergy fees were aiso paid.
Financial Reserves Policy
The Charity endeavours to maintain finances at an appropriate level to facilitate
day-io-day actlvities and also to finance upkeep of our buildings.
Alan Doyle
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Annual Report of the Elmdon Parochlal Church Councll for 2024
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO
ÉLMIKVI PAROCfrIAL CHURCH COUNCL fTrlE PCC)
I rep)rt to Ihe charity Iruslees ￿ my ex4Thnat￿ d ihe c4 ts charity for the yw ￿ded 31#
DeG￿be1 2024 are sei on p>3es 17 10 25.
Re¥0M￿lI110$ arKI bAgls ol report
As the charity's IrLtstees you are reSt￿St￿e ILV the of the &XOLMts in wdarK* Imlh th8
r8qLrirements of Ihe CawDes Act 2011 I'lhe *￿.).
I report in rewl of myexamInati￿ ol Ihe d￿l￿S acLYA￿lS cth ur*Jer seciw 145 ol Ihe A¢1 and In
carryir¥J out my examinati￿ I have I￿￿￿ed all the Dweclions wen by ts Charity Commissljn
under section 14Sl5llb} 01 the ACL
Ind•pendent examkn•rf• slalgmont
I have cc¥nrAeted my examinath￿. I that ro rnalerial mattershave cm lo rny attention in
with Ihe examinatK)n givir¥J me cause to bekve that n any mwerial respect:
acGounting Tecordswere keo li fe$p￿t tharity as re(pwed ty sectir￿ 130 of the Acl: or
2. acuunls do not &cord wth those reoyds.
I have no CO￿￿nS aThJ trwve ecthe acrctss no its That1￿5 in ￿nneCtIon wilh the examination lo
attenlion shoLAd be in tINs report in (th lo en*Ae a Kyoper iJThJorst**JiNJ ol the accwnts to be
rèathed.
Jeremy Kitson FCA
Prlme Chartered Accourtants
Comer Oak
1 Homer Road
Solihull
B91 3QG
Dale..
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ELMDON PAROCHIAL CHLIICH COUNCIL
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT. GENERAL FIThID
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEIIBER 2024
Recelpts
Voluntary Re￿ipts
anned GiTr*iTh3
Loan receiv&J
cdlecb.ons and Donations
5 41.982
46,242
9).116
9),791
Income
120
120
524,035
Receipls Irom Church Activit
Grants
WgSJvb3 ￿ Funwd Fees
14,278
6,879
Recetyits from Investrt￿ts
Inv8s1menl IncrAne
Total receipts
88.100
587.054
Payffl*nl¥
Clpurch Actiwti&s
AFV)rtionment
BuildirrfJ repairs
Charities
Church rLrniThJ exper
Church aiKI Churchyard
Loan repayThents
Printing. F#)siage aNJ slali(Mvy
Large Dis￿aY Screen
Sundry ExFens9S
VCC plamiro fees
7 52,584
6,848
8 S.846
105
9 13208
97.049
4.043
2,777
14,889
1257
1.167
10 s.￿5
86.479
154.403
AccoLmlancy
Toial paymenis
88,579
156,413
Transf8rs lo l {oul ofj generd fu￿1
118,orJ)I
lDèfklt)Burp￿s ol Recelptsthwp
Bart( Bdarw 1 Jwuary
Bank Bala￿¢$ 31 t)e¢emt¢r

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ELMDOM PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNC
RE￿Ip7s AND PAYMEMTS ACCOUNT. RESTRICTED FUND
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Recelpts
Voluntary Rewts
Collecti￿S aml Donations
1.171
s￿dry InLx>rne
W&SJlng and Furwal Fe95
Total receirAs
6.774
6,107
Payments
Church Adivibes
Ghurch runniry gXF4iises
Englsh Class Grant
Total payTrents
9.410
Transfgr from general IWKIS
18,0
{DefIcIt￿S￿lpIUj ol R•celpl￿)¥•tp￿*
Bala￿ 31 Dwntr

PwJe 19
ELMDON PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
RECBPTS AND PAYMEp¥fs ACCOUNT- DESIGNATED ACCOUNT
- FABRIC FIJND
YEAR ENDED ￿ DEcE￿eR 2024
Re¢elpts
Voluntary A￿lpts
Translw Ir¢￿ FuThJ5
$45
2200
rxty inc(yme
Inleresl on CBF APpe￿S Fu￿j
T¢xal re¢eipls
612
2,239
Payn*nts
Church Ac*vilies
Tran81er Imts
Jsi Fund
Bank charge
Weddino fees cosls
TO￿ payTh8nts
27
(Dell¢lt)I&W ol Ye¢elpWoverpayrnnts
Bank Bala￿eS 1 January
Bank Balances 31 DecemfAr

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ELMtX)N PAROCHIAL CHURCH COiINCIL
CONSOLIDATED RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS Accouiir
YEAR ENDED 31 OECEIABER 2024
Totsl
A￿lp￿
Planned GMNJ
Coll•¢t￿$ & Donatior
Tgas
Sunthy kKome
Wedrfry & Fees
Invesim•nt lrtom•
VAT refundpjlnsurm dwms
Interest and Di￿d￿NIS
Jfshdè Bothngs
Miscelanw
Rants
Functiry
41
8.134
41.982
46242
SA52
585 522.034
12.SS1
12,0&3
1.114
1.047
67
3.4
22540
22.540
313
80
7J30
Tota FI￿elp1S
orlKsnment
Chariti88
Churth Running EX￿r6e$
Church & Cmffchyard
Prinlwd. Poskgts & Slationwy
Sundry Experws
Accountar
Bulding & Repws
Bank charg¢s
Loan repahThen
LKJhl & Heat
Walgr
Insuran
T•l##ion•
Mwi¢
Large Drf￿aY
ErvJlish CLass Grant
VCC p￿nTr￿la I￿9
S2.$84
5.846
2.655
3.B58
1.257
97.049
3.9)6
8.326
1,167
1257
S￿5
2.IC#J
2.100
2.010
4.CK)O
1,348
3.6S7
673
3.367
673
1367
3.139
1.483
265
7.iW1
7,081
24,688
Tolal pa￿￿ts

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ELMDON PARCtHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
COI4SOLll)ATED STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND UABILITIES
AT 31 DECE*EA 21)24
G•nwwl fle￿Il¢t•d D•¥lgn•tsd
Fund
Fund
Funds
Totsl
CBF deposit IL*Tr
Bank currenl a¢¢wnts
Bank derK¢siI
438,142
7.7LN)
436.815
1,140
1.326
2,999
446.￿5
438.919
4,325
Investhents lat valuali¢)n ￿ yw
C8F Share Porttolio
CBF Fixed Interest
(Xlw Assets
Propertles vested In the Blrmlngham Dloe•sw Bowd ol Tru￿￿ on hhllf ol ilKI PCC:
St Slephens ChLKch Cenlre arKI Clwrth c￿tre
Valley
Church Sl St•phws
Centrn
Hall Users
F•lNIc
Fund
CBF deposit I￿￿
Bank curreni trtount
Bank dery)sil xcounl
These Financ￿ Slalemwrts were apwov&l by ￿ Pam¢trMal Church CwKil on
Lr
.. and sh3n￿l cffl behall of Ihe by:"
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ELMDON PAROCHIAL CMiThICH COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. ACCOITrrnNG POLICIES
The lina￿la1 slatements ol PGC have Fryar￿1 in wilh the thrch Ac£ounliNJ
RegUlaI￿nS issued in usirKJ the Recepts arnl PaJTneNs basis. Statgmwl of R#thnm￿ded
Prthe {SORP) arbj Ihe ￿8111# 2011.
Funds
General luThJs rewesent the ILwKts cl PCC that we lo any sw?al reStr￿110nS regard
their use aNI are avalatrje lor 4ykation to lh8 ￿eTaI FMNFaises ot PCC.
r9spor6it4e. They do not ithje ihe ￿c￿rts of other CtKKch gY¢xys that an alliliation lo anD￿r
tM)ty, nor Ihal are ￿lo￿al gatt￿ll.￿S of CIM￿Ch men
Jbject to the atove. receipts and wnents i￿4￿je as received arnl expeNJiure when
l1rev￿abty paKI. I￿oMe Tax r￿erth li res￿* of the yew lo 31 Decemtw is i￿luded in Ihe
receipts and payments WAJnts.
N¢ypmonelary donalwjns to the PCC are not iri Ihg r￿¥￿5 and payments accounts. because
they are incapatle of being record￿ ai <*fmite arn￿nts. Where malerial. sl￿ rtems are referred lo Tri
Ihe Annl￿ RekKrt
Smernni ol As*ei$ and UabMItI•s
The lollcthj assets are recoJnrAd as Ilw of Ihe PCC tArt are not '
Sm¢m￿l ol Assets arKI LAtqllM.
Movable church lumishrys t*kJ by the Ward￿ M 9)e¢￿I tntst lor the PCC aThJ wh
reqLwre a I￿￿mY lty (*sposal.
Land ar#J buildings hdd on LW CA the PCC.
Olher Ibxlwes. lilbrys olke 8(￿r￿t the PCC is free b) thspose of s￿h assets withwl
Any other anounts to PCC hal * aTrJ Insurancecla￿s.
Leg￿leS *tsre lormal no11￿alK￿ ol en1i*rTh￿1 aThJ amcwrt has Tecer¥ed at 31 December by
Ihe PCC.
Incrxne Tax recover&le Irtyn HM Reve￿ & C￿*(1￿S of Grfl A￿donat￿)n5 receNed after
31 Decwnber in the year.

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ELP￿K)N PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sTATEME1￿s (COKtINUED)
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
I DESIC44ATED FUNDS
The Fabr￿ FLRXI is deSI￿ale(l {i.e. to I￿ ￿￿1 sow) for the of m￿ntal￿g aThJ imwovlng the
P￿lSh ChurclL
& REMLIIERATION
No person ¢onrrtted Parcthial Clxr¢h Ctyrril has teen paKJ ry is ¢kn to be paKI any
remuneration or other t￿lIts Irryn the FU￿ts of the PCC.
4. TRANSACTIOP&S WITh COIINECTED PERSONS
There have been no rnaterid Ir￿saCkn urxjertkn in the name of or on behalf of the Council in
whkh any pers(￿ cl￿n￿ted with the has a material interest.
5. PLANNED GIVING
2024
aid r¢¢¢ipts
Ir￿8 lax rerJ)¥ered
ot￿r GiwrwJ
27.770
6,943
25.882
12,902

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ELMDON PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
IIOTES TO THE FINAIICIAL StATEhwifs {CONTINVED}
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEIIBER 2024
CBF Deposit aLxxxml
CBF Divide￿IS
Interest on Resm Iw
1.047
1.030
2024
IPA
PaKJ Direct
CHARMES
Chrisllan Rellef, Devekyiwl arKI AgwThs
Churches overseas
Home Missons
473
4.8n
721

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ELMDON PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE F114ANCIAL STATEMENTS IC014TINUED)
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEIIiBER >)24
9. CHURCH AND CHURCHYARD EXPENSES
2023
Main1wa￿ and ryrs
Waler rates
Telephone
Li￿t and heal
InSUra￿e
Sundries
Curate's House Rent
Consumer unit lest & cwfylicali
Christian LiteralLwe
Reade￿, Boa
WisiliThJ Clergy
673
1.434
3.657
3,367
3.792
3.139
7,420
10. SUNDRY EXPENSES
Fele Iloats
othgr Sundry Expens8S

MINUTES OF THE 2024
ANNUAL MEETINGS
Held 21- May 2024
Attendance at the annual meetings of Parishioners and Church1231".
Revd. Bekah Clath. Rector
Chrlstine Arnsby
Sarah Baldwin
Lynda Bird
Joy Dean
Rob Dean
Alan Doyle
Cheryl Doyle
Mar¢ln Hewings
Lesley Huss
Carol Janes
Sue Kimber
Sarah Leckie
David Maguire
Elaine Malkin
Karen Matthews
Anne Mllne
Jamie Oldham
Elizabeth Smye
Joyce Taylor
Margaret Thoma5
John Tsipouras
Jean Wooding
MEEfiNG OF PARISHIONERS
Bekah welcomed everyone to the meeting and invited all to join in a hymn of
celebration and thanks to God.
Apologies (l )
Graham Smye.
Minutes of prevlous meeting of parishioners Tuesday 2ar4 May 2023
Martin Hewings and Sarah Leckie proposed the minutes be adopted. Motlon
approved unanimously.
Eleclion of thurch Warden
Susan Klmber was proposed by Christine Arnsby seconded by Lesley Huss.
There were no other nominations. Sue agreed to stand as Church Warden for
the coming year and was accepted unanimously.
Thanks were expressed to Carol Janes for her four years, seThice a5 Warden.
ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEEnNG (APCM)
Bible reflectlon
Bekah spoke from Acts 4.. 1-31 on the ouiworking of abiding in Jesus before
opening the meeting in prayer.
Apologles (l )
Graham Smye ILay Chairman).
Minutes of the previous APCM held 23" May 2023
Lesley Huss and Carol Janes proposed the minutes be adopted. Motion
approved unanimously.
Report on the revised Electoral Roll
Jamie Oldham reported that the revised roll, published 121h May 2024,
contained 66 names. down one from last year, which was encouraging a5 there
had been about 5 nvwcomers to offset some deaths.
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Eleclion of PCC members
Four vacancies were available for election to the PCC:
Lynda Bird was proposed by Margaret Thornas seconded by Karen Matthews
Lesley Huss was proposed by Tony Shaw seconded by Richard Huss
Graham Smye was proposed by Carol Janes seconded by Joyce Taylor
There were no further nominations. Lynda, Lesley and Graham were duly
elected for three years. leaving one vacancy.
Appoinrment of such Readers as wish ro become PCC members
Members approved the motion that Karen Matthews. Parish Lay Reader. be
accepted as a member of rhe PCC.
APCM Reports
Bekah went through each report, thanking each member by name for their
contributions to the life of the church and inviting comments Indivldually.
Commenis were made regarding the follwing reports".
7.1 Warden's report
Carol Janes thanked everyone for their help and support over the four years.
espeCI￿ty Sarah Leckie and other ex-church Wardens.
7.2 Kids In Christ
Rob Dean said they were open to recNiting volunteers.
7.3 Connect Group5
Bekah said that belng In a group was the best way to Ilnk church members
together in order to care for each other and that if anyone wished to be a
member to contart Sue Kimber. who had taken leading.
7.4 Tuesday Service
Bekah thanked Karen Matthews. who had offered to lead once a month and
ended up leading li every week.
7.5 Open Church
On 2" June the Birmingham Concerr Band, of which Karen Matthews was a
member, would give a concert and everyone was invited.
Accounts and Financial Statements
As the accounts had been complicated by the delayed Sale of property at
Gaydon Road incurrlng high expenditure. short temi loans and delayed
payments to the Diocesan Common Fund, Alan Doyle, Treasurer, read out the
notes he had fO￿varded to members at the last PCC meeting explaining some
of the unusual and high sums of money moving in and out of the accounts.
There were no questions and Alan was thanked for his thorough preparation.
good explanation of Ihe figures and detailed keeping of the records. The
accounts were unanirnously accepted by those present.
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Appolntment of independent examiner
Alan Doyle proposed using the same accountants (Prime Chartered
Accountants) for rhe coming year. Jamie Oldham seconded the motion. which
was approved unanimously.
IQ PrÈseniatlon to Carol Janes
Bekah thanked Carol for her time as Church Warden during the pandemic and
Interregnum, presenting her with a pot plant and card, before invlting
members to say a few words of personal thanks to Carol.
I l. Rectovs Address.
Bekah said thai much had been achleved although there were still plenry of
things to do. She then named and thanked individual contributors to the life
of the church who had not been otherwise mentioned.. Readerslservice
leaders, PCC and various team members.. Dury Wardens. Kids In Chrlst, Sound
& Visuals, Welcome. Readlngs. Leadin9 intercessions. Music, Bell ringers,
Refreshment5. Open Churth, Church Maintenance, Cleaning. Visual Displays,
Mission Support, Fabric. Finance. Sunday worshipper counters and Eco Issues
contributors.
Bekah continued her trlk based on the earlier scrlpture reading from Acts 4:1-
31 saying thar, like Peter and John after being imprisoned and threatened by
the authorities, we needed to pray for boldness and courage. People were
Spiritually hungry but the workers were few. A priority for the coming year wlll
need to be rhinking creatively about how we can best use our resources to
best be the loving family of Christ and share the love of Christ across the
parishe5 of ￿MdOn and Hobs Moat.
12. Any Other Business
There was no other business.
13. Closing Prayer
After a hymn of thanksgiving, Bekah closed the Meeting in prayer, thanked
everyone for iheir tlme and invited non-members to leave rhe meeting. The
new PCC then held its first meeting.

Agenda for the Meeting of
Parishioners and Annual Parochial
Church Meeting (APCM)
Tuesday 20" May 2025. 7.30pm at Elmdon Church
Refreshments available from 7pm
Meeting of Parlshloners
Apologies for absence
Minutes of the previous Meeting of Parishioners. Tuesday 21SI May 2024
Election of Churchwardens
Annual Parochial Church Meetlng IAPCM)
Bible reflection and opening prayer
Apologies for absence
Minutes of the previous Annual Parochial Church Meeting. Tuesday 21 ¥ May
2024
Report on the revised Electoral Roll
Appointment of PCC Members
Deanery Synod Members11 place, for l year)
PCC Member5 lup to 6= 3 places for 3 years. I for 2 years. 2 for l yearl
Reader representative
Receive APCM reports
Appolntment of independent examiner
Rector's Address
Any other business
l O. Closing prayer
First meeting of the new Parochial Church Counal IPCQ
Election of:
Lay Vice Chair
Secretary
Treasurer
Electoral Roll Officer
Safeguarding Co-ordinator & Parish Identity Verifier
Domestic Abuse Contact