an LOUGHGALL CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT The Trustees present their Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 including a Statement of A55ets and Liabilities as at that date. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Loughgall congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland 102 Cloveneden Road, Loughgall, Co Armagh, BT618LB. Registered Charlty in Northern Ireland {NIC1049261 CHARITY TRUSTEES The Charity Trustees who served durlng the year or who were trustees at the date of thSs report were John Beggs Cecil Brownlee David Johnston Alan Beggs Trevor Martin James MacQueen Desmond Mcmurray Phllip McKelvey Joseph Johnston PRINCIPAL OFFICE BEARER5 Mlnlster Clerk of Session Treasurer Rev Philip McKelvey James MacQueen Alan Beacom INDEPENDENT EXAMINER WHR Accountants Limited Chartered Certified Accountants 56 English Street, Armagh, BT617LG BANKERS Ulster Bank, Armagh Branch 7 Upper English Street. Armagh, BT617BL SOLICITORS T.D Gibson & Co 17-19 Church Street, Portadown, Co Armagh BT62 3LN an LOUGHGALL CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd) STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT The Klrk Session The charity trustees of the congregation are the member5 of its Kirk Session. Under the congregation's governing document, The Code, the book of the constitution and government of the Presbyterian Church In Ireland, the Kirk Session seeks to watch over and promote the spiritual interest of the congregation and of persons not connected with any con8reEation who are within its bounds. It ensures pastoral care Is in place in the con8re8ation and seeks to further the contribution of the Church to Christian witness and service in the local community. The Kirk Session has delegated to its Congregational Committee the temporal affairs of the congregation including administering all funds and property belon8in8 to the congregation. Members of the Kirk Se55i0n are ex-officlo members of the Congregational Committee. The Klrk Session consi5t5 of the ordalned minister and the ruling elders of the congregations. All Members are entitled to prop05e, speak and exercise equal votes at meetings, except that the Moderator, the minister in active duty in the congregation, has no deliberative but only a casting vote. Stated meetings of the Klrk session are held four time5 each year or a5 appropriate. To be chosen for the off ice of the eldership in the con8regation a person must be a voting member and a regular attendant on its ordinances. The selection of those proposed to be called to the office can be either by the congregation or by the Kirk Session. Members are elected if they obtain two-thirds of those who vote. Presbytery Under the Presbyterian Church in Ireland form of 8overnance the corporate oversight of a congregation 15 the responsibility of a Presbytery which superintends generally the Spiritual and temporal affairs of the congregations assigned to it by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. Loughgall congregation of the Presbyterian Church has been assigned to the Armagh Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. The membership of the Presbytery consists mainly of the active ministers of congregations assigned to it by the General Assembly, ministers who have retired from active duty and an elder appointed by the Kirk Session of the congregation. an LOUGHGALL CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT {cont'd) The General Assembly The General Assembly is the supreme court of the Church, representing in one body the whole Church and acting as its supreme legislative, admlnistration and judicial authority, in dealing with all matters brought before it. The General Assembly is normally constituted during the first week in June for worship and to conduct its business. At the end of business It15 dissolved. The membershlp of the General Assembly consists mainly of the active minlsters of each congregation, retired ministers and a representative elder appointed by the Kirk Session of each congregation. DESCRivfioN AND PURPOSE The charitable purpose of the con8re8ation is the advancement of religion. Lou8h8all congregation of the Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. The Presbyterian Church in Ireland, as a Reformed Church within the wider body of Christ is grounded in the Scripture5, and exi5t5 to love and honour God through faith in His Son and by the power of His Spirit, and to enable her members to play their part in fulfilling God's mission to our world. The congregatlon's mission purposes is by the grace of God, to help people of all ages become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. Our vision is, by the grace of God, to be an inclusive, welcoming community of Christ's people of all ages, which: is increasingly characterised by love for God, and love and concern for others; is committed to the historic Christian gospel as revealed in the Bible; is relevant to people of this time and place. The congregation aims to live out Its Mission and Vision as a family of God's people by being: A Covenant Community.. where our relationships are rooted In the promises of God by livin8 faithfully toward him and toward one another An Inter8enerational Community: where adult5 intentionally take the lead to en8age with, encourage and nurture younger members to maturity in Christ. An Outward looking Community: where we want the blessings of God that belong to us in the gospel to become blessings for others beyond the bounds of our community. As a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, we believe that the Bible is the supreme authority over all we do, and that the Westminster Confession of Faith, along with the Larger and Shorter Catechisms Set out what we understand the Bible teaches on key matters of Christian falth and practice. an LOUGHGALL CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRusfEE5 ANNUAL REPORT (convd) AcfiviTIES AND OBJEcfivES The congregation meets for worship every Sunday and visitors are welcome to join. Children's Church and Crèche run concurrently. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper is observed on several occasions during the year and all those who have been baptised and who have made a profession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ are admitted to the Lord'5 Supper. The congregation holds regular bible study meetings and has a wide range of organisation5 includin8 Sunday Schools Bible Classes Campaigners Youth & Children's Ministry Junior Christian Endeavour Youth Club Youth Fellowship Young Adults Group Men's Group Women's Group Holiday Bible Club ACHIEVEMENTSAND PERFORMANCE Worship and prayer The con8regation normally meets for worship each Sunday at 12 noon. During the week the Wednesday evening Bible Study provides an opportunity for members to meet together for fellowship, to study the scriptures and for a time of prayer. Prayer meetings are also held each Sunday mornlng and on the first Monday morning of each month. At 31 December 2022 there were 99 communicant members and 115 families connected with the congregation. The average weekly attendance at morning worship is 100. Pastoral care Members of the congregation who are unable to attend church due to sickness or age are visited on a regular basi5 by the minister and elders. CD & DVD recordings of service5 are produced and made available to those who are unable to attend. an LOUGHGALL CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd) Mlssion and outreach At a local level the congregation have been effective in connecting with the surrounding communitv through the different organisations, catering for all age groups. We also reach out into the community through personal friendship5, literature distribution and special evangelistic meetin85. Involvement in overseas mission has been developing including a growing interest in supporting the church in Portugal. The congregation supports the United Appeal for Mission which is a central fund of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. This fund enables congregations to support the wider mission of the denornination and to do mission and outreach on a denominational basis beyond what the congregation could do on its own. The United Appeal Fund provides financial support for mission personnel at home and overseas, a55iSts con8re8ations with the deployment of locally based staff, enables church planting, provides grant support for the upkeep of church premises, a55i5t with the running costs of Union Theologlcal College, the Church's training college for ministry students, and financially supports congregation in the areas of worship, disclpleshipl global mlsslon, outreach, leadership and pastoral care. The congregation also contributes to other special appeals. Presbytery The congregatlon was represented at the regular meetings of Presbytery by our minister and one of the elders. This provides an important link between the congregation5 and the wider structures of the church. General Assembly The minister and one of our elders were nominated to attend the meeting of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland held in Assembly Building5, Belfast, in June. Property During the year there has been ongoing repair and maintenance of property and grounds. There were no major repair or refurbishment projects. an LOUGHGALL CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd) Organisatlons Sunda Schools & Bible Cla55es- morning (10.45am) and afternoon13pm)- play a vital role in the life of our congregation. We aim to introduce children to the Lord Jesus Christ and teach them what it means to be a Christian. A variety of teaching methods are used in a relaxed and safe environment- including Bible le550ns, songs, memory verses, catechesis and worksheets. Cam ai ners youth & children's ministry is for those from 4 to 18 years of age meeting on Monday and Tuesday evenings. It seeks to advance their spiritual, physical, Social and practical development. Junior Christian Endeavour- meets on Friday evenings and is for those from 4 years old and above. It seeks to teach and train Its members for service In the local church through participation in regular meetings and by taklng an active role in group work. It promotes commitment to Christ, the local Church and compasslon for people. Youth Club - meets on Frlday evenings for youth of the secondary school age group. There is a strong sporting, soclal and spiritual focus. Youth Fellowshi meets on Sunday evenings twice per month. Studying God's word and applying it to Ilfe. Enjoying time and food tO8ether. Youn Adults- meets on Sunday evenings twice per month. Studying God's word and applying it to life. Seeking to prayerfully support one another. Men's Grou monthly meetings for fellowship and encouragement. Women's Grou monthly meetings for fellowship and encouragement. Midweek Bible Study & Prayer tlme. Holida Bible Club- an annual summer children's event. Volunteers The Trustees wish to acknowledge their deep appreciation of those who give freely of their time by serving on committees and helpin8 Wlth organisations and other church activities. an PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMENT The Presbyterian Church in Ireland meets the public benefit requirement by providing benefit to its members and the general public by making known the Christian Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ through the advancement of reli8ion. The direct benefits which flow from the purposes of the Church include the gainin8 of an understanding in Christian beliefs as set out in the Bible and in the Church's subordinate standards (the Westminster Confession of Faith and the Shorter and Larger Catechisms) leading to spiritual and moral development and opportunitie5 for response to Bible teaching. In turn, this framework leads to practical expressions of Christian beliefs and standards in the local community such as through the care of those in need (including the sick, disabled and bereaved). Generally the above benefits are delivered locally by congregations and their members, or are facilitated through presbyterie5 or are organised and delivered centrally, Local delivery is facilitated by central resources in almost all cases. Public access is made known throu8h the use of noticeboards, printed material, press advertisement, web51tes, and Social media or in other ways. The benefits are demonstrated throu8h regular evaluation of the servlces and informal and ad-hoc feedback from members, thelr families, and members of the public. The purpose does not lead to harm. The only private benefit flowing from our purpose is related to Ministers, Missionaries, Deaconesses, Irish Mission workers and Lay Agents who receive benefits as a result of their holdin8 office or employment. However, this is incidental and necessary in order to further our charitable purpose. There are no other private benefits, The beneficiaries of this purpose are members, their families, other individuals that the Presbyterian Church in Ireland is in dlrect and indirect contact with, the communlty in which pastoral services are provided and other cornmunities throu8hout Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and worldwide which benefit from our engagement with and support for both Christian and other secular organisations, charities and individual members of the publlc. The Klrk Sesslon has had regard to the Charity Commissions Publlc benefit requirernent statutory 8uldance. Presbyter an LOUGHGALL CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd) FINANCIAL REVIEW The con8regation's main source of income is members, contributions through the Weekly Freewill Offering. There were 93 contributors during the year (90 in previous year, 2021) donating a total of £50,1051£45,603 in previous year, 2021) Total income of the congre8ation during the year was £110,737, compared to £109,660 in the previous year. Total expenditure decreased from £81,647 to £75,385, STATEMENT OF TRUSTEE RESPONSIBILITIES The Trustees are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements of the congre8ation in accordance with applicable law and generally accepted accountlng practice. As the con8re8atlons total income does not exceed £250,000, the Trustees have elected under Section 64{3) of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 to prepare a receipts and payment account and statement of assets and Ilabilities. The Trustees are responsible for keeplng adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the congregation's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time its financial position. They are a150 responsible for safeguarding the assets of the congregation and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detettion of fraud and other irregularities. 2023 and signed on its behalf by Approved by the Kirk Session on l i Apr i WIM,Wp -fLf*' Philip McKelvey John Beggs