Vicar’s Report
“I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth.” This year at St. Mary’s with Holy Apostles has taught me much about the way that God creates growth within his kingdom. As a PCC this last year, we set three values on which to build a vision for the church. We agreed that we should FOLLOW JESUS, GROW COMMUNITIES, and SHARE THE GOOD NEWS.
Now you might think this a basic vision to hold forth, but a lot of prayer and discussion has gone into those values and every church will have a vision that varies according to the context of ministry, the parish, and the people but also the calling that God places on the community. Our calling is very much to be a church of Word and Spirit. We demonstrate that in our preaching, in allowing the space for the Holy Spirit to be with his people. Events like Gram Seed are also times when we have been encouraged to share the good news and see commitments made to Jesus. Perhaps this is like Paul who planted a good seed in the ground.
Recently church members challenged us to become intentionally prayerful. Since advent, we have prayed corporately several times a week and had seasonal events to dig a little deeper and develop our life of prayer. During Lent, we did this brilliant course on unanswered prayer, which was an exploration of how we stick in there with the greater
purposes of God. Our global mission network is committed to praying each month at Dulverton Hall for all our overseas links. Our house groups have grown personal discipleship in this last year, connecting with sermon themes. At Not Home Alone, there is a real sense that ministry among our older folk is deepening. We have seen from the testimony of Rich, recently we expect healing and forgiveness to flow because we are following Jesus. In many, respects these ministries are watering the seeds sown elsewhere.
In Church ministry, it is such an easy mistake to think that by doing things, then the church will grow. God is teaching me over this period that it is only God that brings growth to the church. Only him! We try and kid ourselves that we should import this new programme or that great idea. Folks only God gives the growth. This is why we pray; we sit at Jesus’ feet listening to his word and await the gifting of his Holy Spirit to lead us in the way he desires. Quite literally, to FOLLOW JESUS, means we follow Jesus, not just say that, and still do our own thing.
Where is my evidence? Well this last year, the Lord Jesus has astounded me. After consolidating the church’s changes, which was a period of holding tight the reins, God showed me that I needed to let them go, not just a bit, but a lot. Creating the space for the Holy Spirit to move among us was essential
for the church to grow. As I let go, so too God grew the church. 6 months ago, three of us were struggling to keep the 1030 worship together, now we have a worship group of many people, with different gifts and instruments. Encounter church continues to put down the foundation under Jake and Hannah, and several folks came to know Jesus at Church@Rainbow. At long last we now have an active ministry within Friarage School as Jake and our volunteers take assemblies and run after-school clubs there. Little lights toddler group on a Monday will soon run out of room in the Auborough Room. Anglican churches are meant to be steady and reliable, not exciting places! But our church is dynamic, God is bringing new people each week. Our midweek communion is now hitting double figures again and the 9 am service is gradually gaining strength. Our Sunday average attendance rose from 117 to 123 over the year and for that to happen over 52 Sunday’s things must have grown considerably. Paul says, “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth.”
Inevitably, life is not straightforward. Alongside our seasons of growth, we sadly recognise those moments when other seeds fall to the ground. We are supporting Angela in the huge loss of Alan, and as a church, we will deeply miss his gifts and ministry. The shock of Clive and Pat Brooks, and Ruth Penny who were longstanding members here
are further examples of the ‘giving and taking away’ experienced in church ministry. Even the Civic Ministry so long a part of this church is changing. Scarborough Borough Council has ended and with it 5 years of responsibility as Chaplain to the mayor and lots of pastoral work with the council members. Out of the blue, we were approached by Big Ideas by the Sea, which is an environmental, arts and historical festival and it was so successful here that the team have asked that St. Mary’s become the hub for 2023. May will be an action-packed month to watch out for and any help with hospitality to make this work will be gladly received. Again, as one ministry ends, I have been asked to chaplain the Royal British Legion, which will connect so many other areas of our church’s outreach. Over the last year, Arleen has developed a Christian Chaplaincy at the hospice and with that, both a bereavement service and a carol service were added to our ministry here, along with growing a new network of relationships with hospice staff and management. This adds to the deep pastoral work happening at the Rainbow Centre as Jo Lakin takes over as CEO there, alongside the army of fundraisers, pastoral visiting and prayer ministry, our wonderful bells team, and our hospitality that goes on quietly in the background. So things are not static, but growth has more than one dimension.
As we FOLLOW JESUS, GROW COMMUNITIES, and SHARE THE GOOD NEWS, there are several plans that we are starting to shape. We want to start a prayer and praise evening on one Sunday a month. We would like to begin a teenage ministry at church. We need to provide another Sunday afternoon service for those who find 9 am too early and miss taking communion. The PCC has made a commitment to environmental responsibility and CNZ30 and we will need to find a champion to drive that campaign, particularly in buildings that are so energy hungry. This is set against large projects to repair the tower roof, restore the clock face, reset the weathervane, repair two fallen walls, and eventually emplace a new noticeboard.
Seeking to Follow Jesus, Grow Communities, and share the good news, needs everyone to contribute. It will need generosity at every level from our time to our finances, to our prayer life, to the courage of speaking about Jesus, to joining in new ministries that open. This year at St. Mary’s with Holy Apostles God has taught me new things about the way that God creates growth within his kingdom. “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth.”
The PCC of St Mary’s with Holy Apostles
Scarborough
Financial Statements for the year ended 31[st] December 2022
Approved by the PCC
(Vicar and chair of the PCC)
Date Friday, 07 April 2023
Parochlal Church Council of St Ma with Hol A stres Scarborou Chari Number 1186990 ndent Examiners Re ort Year Ended 31 December 2022 Inde I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 31 December 2022. As the Charity trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. I report in respect of the examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination. I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination 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 tome across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to obtain a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Approved by.. Date 1310312023 Christopher Mattinson FCCA Asquith & Co Accountants Ltd Rowan House 7 West Bank Scarborough North Yorkshire Y012 4DX
Parochial Church Council of St Mary with Hoty Apostles Statsment of flnat)¢lal a¢tlvltlo8 Page I For tho yèar ènding 318t Dè¢èmbor 2022 Unrestricted Restricted Totsl Funds Funds 2022 Total Fund5 2021 Note In¢oming Rtsourtès Volun18ry income Activitie5 for generating fund5 Income from inv&sim&nts Income from church Activities Other incoming Rewurixs Noi Home Alone 2a 71,738 43,277 419 8.722 80,459 43,277 419 89,597 41,070 35 2b 2¢ 2d 20,456 3,390 20,456 3,390 2,071 loo 21.136 550 2e 2.071 100 2020 Syrian Refugee fund Bb TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 139,279 10,893 160,172 152,388 R88our¢o8 Exp8nd8d Church Activities Fund Raising costs Staff Costs Other costs 3a 3b 113,479 6,275 21,684 11.TTO 126,249 6,27S 21,684 936 122.586 2,444 17,378 409 936 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 141438 142,819 NET INCOMING RESOURCES BEFORE OTHER RECOGNISED GAINS & LOSSES -2,159 -1,813 -3,972 9.569 Transfers Between funds .S,760 5,760 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS .7,519 3,947 4,972 9.569 BALAM¢ES BROUGHT FORWARD 1 JANUARY 2022 126,125 22,661 14B,786 139,216 BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD 31 DECEMBER 2022 118206 148,785
2 INCOMING RESOURCES Total Funds 2021 Unrestrict Restricted ed funds Fund5 Total Fund5 2022 2a Voluntary income Planned glvlng: Donations Tax Recoverable Other CO1CtionS (open platel Gifts L8g8cies Grant5 50,639 11,739 2.525 1831 53.163 11.922 5fj.263 12.130 7,2261 1,334 800 7.226 2.348 800 6,365 3,590 5,500 1,015 5,000 89,598 2b A¢tiYitie$ ftsr generating fund$ Hospitality & sales slan Car Parking Other 6,815 36,462 6.815 36A62 249 40,821 41070 2c Income from investments Oivid&nds & Interest 419 419 35 2d Income from Church Activitigs Property income Fees 15,622 4,834 15,622 16,274 20 56 21 136 28 Other incoming Resources Not Home Alone 8b Syrian refug88 fund 3,390 3.390 2.071 100 550 2.071 100 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 139 279 150172 152389 Unrestricte Restricted d funds Funds 2022 2021 3 RESOURCES EXPENDED 38 Church Activities Mission giving Free Will Giving other Ministry Costs Church Running & Maintenan Parish House running costs Costs of Curates house Offi¢e Costs Tèlephone. broadband. IT Other expènses Bank and Financial Charges 6,098 6,098 67,000 10,122 22,244 12,827 2.052 2.205 1.797 17 887 5,000 62,500 14,744 16,373 13,686 1,953 2,475 1,488 3458 911 122S88 67,000 7,348 19,744 12,577 2,052 2,195 1,797 2.774 2.500 250 10 749 113479 138 3b Fund Raising costs Refreshments Car Parking 1,135 5,140 1,135 5,140 4 Stsff Costs Wages & Salaries S Other c08t8 Not Home Alonè Syrian Refugee fund 936 936 409 409 936 936 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 141,438 12.706 154.144 142,819
Page 3 The PCC ha5 5 (all part timel paid employees. an organist, verger. 2 cleaners lon job share) and an administrator. The PCC also contribute lo the costs of the cleaner al Parish House- included in Parish House running costs. 5 Fixed Assets Th& freehold and buildings comprise th8 curate's hous8 at 13 Woodall Avenue, Scarborough. 11 is believed to be worth considerabty more than the Balance sheet valuation of £55,000 and is not being depreciated in the accounts. 11 is insured for £254.043 The PCC also owns St Mary's Parish House whith is not shown in the accounts. as the PCC has never paid anything for it. It is Insured for £2.019.408 6 Debtors Debtors Prepayments and aecrued income 2022 2022 2021 8001 11078 7 Li8biliti08 Amounts falling due in on8 year Credi1015 Accruals and deferred incorne PAYE & Nl Contribution5 11,328 753 200 11,528 753 7.987 200 6 Fund$ 8a The restricledldesignated funds operating during the year are as follows. Main account Balance Incoming Expended 31112121 Resources Resources Transfers 18,389 240 -13,294 1.394 13,294 Balanc 31112122 5,335 13,181 Chikjren's & Youth Worker 205 10 405 tninistry 1.507 Church@Rainbow Not Home Alon& Camera Grants and church rninistry grfts Mission (designated fundl Syrian refugee fund Bank Charges Totsl 1073 2,071 262 936 811 1.135 12S 2,250 1.018 2.891 -138 125 6,015 3.765 6.098 1,356 2,791 5.760 100 138 8b The followng fund is managed by Sl Marys on behalf of Churche5 Together in Scarborough- CTIS. This Is a council initiative to support the teaching of English to Syrian refugees. NYCC prtsvided a grant for this purpose. This money Is held In St Mary's Mission A¢¢ount, but does not belong to St Mary's. The balance is Included within the cash at bank foure at the year end and thin restrided funds Balance Incoming Expended Resources Resources Balance 31112122 2022 Syrian Refugee Fund 100 100 Unrestride Restricted d funds Funds 55,000 75,487 Total Funds 2022 55.000 102.095 Total Funds 2021 55,000 101,773 g Anatysis of Net Assets By fund Tangibl& Fixed Assets Curr8nt Assets 26.608 118206 26 608 148786
Parochial Church Council of St Mary with Holy Apostles Balanea Sheèt as at 31st Decemb8r 2022 Page 4 Notes 2022 2021 FIXED ASSETS 13 Woodall Ave 5a 55 000 55.000 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank & In hand 8,001 94 094 102095 11,078 90 695 101 773 LIABILITIES Credrtors- amounts falling due In 1 year NET CURRENT ASSETS Total assets less current liabilities 148 786 TOTAL NET ASSETS 148 786 PARISH FUNDS Unrestricted Restricted 118,206 126,125 22 681 148 786
December 2022. reqrements of Charl$ 201L I report In Spect of the examlnatkn ofthe awrftVsa(xounts carTied out uThlersectlon 145 of the 2011 Act and In Carryi out nry examlr• I h•bt folkrhTd all applkable lknctI 8i¥en by the Charlty cnmIsSH under5e(Xknn 14515Xbl of the ACL I have completed nry examiFbthn. I conllrm that no maternl m•tters ha¥ come to my •ttentbn In connectknn wlth the examlnotloD whkh gt4s me (a¢Ase to belkvethaL In any materlal respect; The accounts dld rn)t ¥tth the applkable requlrenErrts ¢0mrI the form c<Mthnt of accounts set txrt In the tharitles Ipaounts and Rewts) Rwlakn 2CM)8 other than any requiremert thatthe cnts th a Irue and falrf vlewwhkh Is not a rnatterConslded as part ofèn IndeTrt examlnth. attentbn shoukl be dr¥n In thls rept%t in orderto obtsln a woper urstandby of tl* aLrountsto be Approved ty: 7 Wast Bank North Yorkth Y012 4DX