Aughrim Gospel Hall Annual Report
5[th] January 2023 to 4[th] January 2024
| Aughrim Gospel Hall | Trustees: |
|---|---|
| 96 Annaghmore Road | Derek Black |
| Castledawson | Alan Watterson |
| Magherafelt | Tom Evans |
| County Londonderry | Tom Evans |
| BT45 8DU | James Henderson |
| Charity No. 101062 | Henry Irwin |
| David Kissick |
In 2023, we continued holding Gospel services each Sunday evening to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. During the months from June to September, we held drive-in Gospel services each Sunday in our car park. These meetings were well attended and much interest was shown for the Gospel message.
Midweek meetings were held for ministry, Bible study and prayer, for the benefit of members and visitors. Missionary reports were given and these helped inform the assembly of the Lord’s Work in other areas and how our prayer and support helped this Christian work. Special weeks of Bible teaching took place in March and April. Good numbers attended and many were greatly encouraged and blessed.
A variety of Children’s outreach was held in 2023. Sunday School was held at 10:15am each Sunday during term time and the children enjoyed singing choruses, learning Bible verses and stories from the Bible. Tots & toddlers met on Wednesday mornings enjoying playtime, craft and refreshments. The numbers attending this activity is very encouraging and those who came expressed gratitude for the effort and enjoyable experience had. A special soft play event was held before the summer break. In May the Kid’s Bible week was held and up to 75 children attended. Great fun was had playing games, quizzes, singing, Bible verses and stories. The organisers were pleased with the good feedback and thanks from parents and children. We held a ‘funday’ on a Saturday afternoon in June for the community with bouncy castles, crafts and a barbeque. Everyone had a great afternoon and it finished with a visit from the icecream van.
Again, this year in November, we sent over 100 shoe boxes filled with essential items and treats for children in Romania. It was great to hear reports of how well received these items were from the Christian workers distributing them.
In the month of December, food items were donated by members of the assembly to make up hampers for families and individuals in the local area. These boxes were well received and much appreciated.
The financial statement shows that all offerings received are voluntary donations. These funds are used to maintain our building, fund activities and support Christian workers in the Lord’s service.
David Kissick
Trustee