Coleraine Church of Christ
Trustee Report
We are happy to report that satisfactory outcomes were
reached in all our planned events for the year.
Being a community focused church we are pleased to partner
with a number of projects in the Borough.
It has been our tradition over the years to host a Christmas
party for the children of Asylum seekers and Refugees
residing in the Borough. In addition to our churches donation
toward this we were happy to receive contributions from a
number of businesses, including, Tesco, Sainsbury and Asda.
As our church was a founder member of Causeway Multi
Cultural Forum they continue to use our church facilitates to
conduct their meetings and where appropriate, events. There
would be 8 management meetings within the 12 months.
Our visitation to nursing homes continues when we have
engaged in singing and pastoral ministry. These include Bohill
Nursing facility, The Cottage care home, Rathene Nursing
home and Bohill Bungalows for mentally challenged
residents.
Every aspect of our church ministry has been restored to pre
covid levels. Scheduling of Sunday worship has been changed
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Our benevolence and overseas missions has been
exceptionally well supported this year, both in assisting sister
congregations or individuals in India, Philippines, Zimbabwe,
Ukraine and Ghana.
This program also addresses local benevolent needs with
contributions made to Children's Services, transport to
hospital appointments and single mothers by referral from
Social Services.
(Donations are given to Social Services for delivery to
recipients. We have no contact with the families and request
anonymity.)
The Internship program expanded this year when we hosted
20 oversea students. They are given the experience of
working with local churches, charities and youth activities for
those who may be considering Ministry as a vocation or
those wishing to experience service in a different culture. In
addition this year we hosted the Lubbock Christian University
choir who performed at a number of venues including, St.
Patrick's church of Ireland, St. Malachy's Catholic Church,
Coleraine Town Hall and local nursing homes.
Our Mlnister provides representatlon of the church in
numerous areas such as bereavement counseling,
dedications, weddln85, group dlscusslons, Scripture sludies.
Current non salaried appolntments include, Chalr of PSNI
Independent Advlsory Group, Treasurer of Causeway Multl
Cultural Forum, Co. Chalr wlth Or, Wali of Causewav
Interfalth Group, Trustee of Coleralne Rural and Urban
Network, Vlce Chalr/Trustee of Coleralne Street Pastors,

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