**New Life Ministries** 20 Lowtown Road Waringstown CRAIGAVON BT66 7SJ Northern Ireland Charity - 100957 ## **Annual Report 2020-2021** **New Life Ministries (NLM)** is a faith based organisation promoting Christian beliefs and providing care and support for those in conditions of need or distress. This document sets out an overview of the activity of NLM from 1 June 2020to 31 May 2021 . ## **Structure** NLM is organised as a charitable trust with three trustees who also form part of the leadership team. Meetings take place on a regular basis where discussions concerning future activities and funding arrangements are held. NLM is affiliated with Plumbline Ministries Ireland( charity 20154639) which operates across Ireland . On the 1[st] August 2020 ,we lost our pastor and worship leader Walter Kernaghan , after a short illness . He was a man with a big heart and vision, and his passing in the midst of the covid pandemic was hard to take . ## **New Life Fellowship** New Life Fellowship is our principle means of promoting the work we do . Starting out as a house church in 1994 , it has evolved over the years, currently renting a property (Stripes) in Lurgan , Co Armagh where it meets .Those who partnered with NLM met regularly on Sunday mornings for worship , teaching and friendship .Many enjoyed the informal nature of the meetings which always provided ample time for discussion and reflection over tea and coffee. We also met once a week on Tuesdays for prayer discussion and sharing on matters of faith and social issues. Sunday lunches were also held at various times during the year , to celebrate key events in the Christian calendar, whilst providing an excellent way to invite friends and those interested in our work. During the several lockdowns ,we resorted to meetings over the Zoom platform on Sunday mornings, and unfortunately the Tuesday evenings were curtailed. ## **Care and Support India** In 2020-2021 NLM continued to raise funds to support several orphanages in India. We partner with David Chaudhary Ministries (UK charity 326436) who provide a home and education for children. We have specifically sponsored a child's education through to college/further education, but this year specifically helped with their covid response. Also this year NLM sponsored another water well in India through the work of Pastor Jacob and GTSSS (UK charity no 1107428 ). This was in memory of Walter Kernaghan who was passionate about this work. In addition a gift was sent to aid their covid relief efforts in India. ## **Support** **NLM** has helped some local people in financial need ,due to inability to work during the lockdowns and other local ministries . ## **Collaboration** NLM partners with Plumbline Ministries Ireland , appreciating their expertise and support. This helps NLM to benefit from the input and perspective provided at an all island level ,and also in UK mainland through Plumbline Ministries UK A few online day conferences took place organised by Plumbline Ministries Ireland ( charity no 20154639) this year ,( and a visit in between lockdowns by Trevor and Diane Hill from Athlone, ) allowing NLM to connect with other Plumbline partners throughout the island of Ireland. We appreciate the on going ministry of Rhema Fellowship, Newry and also Robert & Rosemary McAuley (Ballymena).