LISLOONEY CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND Trustee5 Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 Reglstered Charlty In Northem Ireland (NIC1049451
L15LOONEY CONGRAGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT The Trustees present thelr Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 Includin8 a Statement of Assets and Llabilities as at that date. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DEfAILS Lislooney congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland Derryhaw Road, Tynan, Co Armagh Re8iStered Charity in Northern Ireland INIC1049451 CHARITY TRUSTEES The Charity Trustees who served durin8the year or who were trustees at the date of this report were Mr Harry Dunwoody Mr Ivor Berry Mr Thomas Taylor Mr David Mccrea Mr George McAree Mrjim Scott PRINCIPAL OFFICE BEARERS Minister Clerk of Session Treasurers Reverend Ivan Thompson Mr Harry Dunwoody Mr George McAree/Mr Philip Ewart INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Mr Robin 51oan BANKERS UlsterBank Armagh First Trust Danske Bank Armagh Dungannon SOLICITOR JJ Taylor & Co Solicitor5 l Mallview Terrace, Armagh BT60 9AN
LISLOONEY CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd) STRucfuRE AND MANAGEMENT The Klrk Sesslon The charity trustees of the congregation are the members of its Kirk Session. Under the congre8ation'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 congregation who are within its bounds. It ensures pastoral care is in place in the congregation and seeks to further the contribution of the Church to Christian witness and service in the local community- The Kirk Sessions has delegated to its Congregational Committee the temporal affairs of the congregation including administerin8 all funds and property belonging to the congregation. Members of the Kirk Session are ex-officio members of the Congregational Committee. The Kirk Session consists of the ordained minister and the ruling elders of the congregations. All members are entitled to propose. speak and exercise equal votes at meetings, except that the Moderator, the ministers in active duty in the congregation, has no deliberative but only a casting vote. Stated meetings of the Kirk session are held at least twice in each year or as appropriate. To be chosen forthe office of the eldership in the con8re8ation a person must be a voting member and a regular attendant on its ordinances. The selection ofthose 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 governance the corporate oversight of a congregation is 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. Lislooney congregation of the Presbyterian Church has been assigned to the Arm38h 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.
LISLOONEY 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, administration and judicial authority, ID 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 it is dissolved. The membership of the General Assembly con515ts mainly of the active ministers of each congregation, retired minsters and a representative elder appointed by the Kirk Session of each congregation. DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE The charitable purpose of the congregation is the advancement of religion. Lislooney congre8ation 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 exists 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 congregations. 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 8face of God, to be an inclusive, welcomin8 community of Christ's people of all ages, which: is increasingly chorocterised by lovefor God, ond love and concernfor others,. is committed to the historic Christion gospel os revealed in the 8ible.' is relevant to people of this time and place. The congregation aims to live out its Mission and Vision as ofamily of God's people by being.. A Covenant Community.. where our relationships are rooted in the promises of God by livingfaithfully toword him ond toword one onother An Intergenerotionol Community.. where adult5 intentionally take the leod to engage with. encourage ond nurture younger members to moturity in Chn'st. An Outword looking Community.. where we want the blessings of God thot belong to us in the gospel to become blessingsfor others beyond the bounds of our community. As o congregotion of the Presbyterian Church in Irelond, we believe that the Bible is the supreme outhority over oll we do, and that the Westminster Confession of Faith, olong with the Larger and Shorter Cotechi5ms Set out what we understand the Blble teoches on key motters of Chri5tionfoith ond practice.
L15LOONEY CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'dl ACTIVITIES AND OBJEcfivES The congregation meets for worship every Sunday and visitors are welcome to join. The Sacrament of the Lords Supper is observed on three 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's Supper. The congregation holds weekly bible study meetings and has a wide range of organisations including Sunday School Badminton club ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Wor5hlp and prayer The congregation normally meets for worship each Sunday at 10.30am. During the week the Bible Study provides an opportunity for members to meet together for fellowship, to Study the scriptures and for a time of prayer. As well as our regular services during the yearwe acknowledged God's gift of new life at I Sacraments of Baptism, we conducted marriage services and gave thanks for faithful service5 and sought to comfort those who had been bereaved during the year. At 310ecember 2022 there were 132 communicant members and 90 families connected with the congregations. The average week attendance at morning worship is 80 Pastoral care Members of the congregation who are unable to attend church due to sickness or age are visited on a regular basis by the minister or an elder. Mi5$1on and outreach At a local level the congregation reaches out through an annual holiday bible club and church services which are open to all the community.
LISLOONEY CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd) 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 denomination and to do mission and outreach on a denominational basis beyond what the con8regation could do on its own. The United Appeal Fund provides rinanclal support for mission personnel at home and overseas, asslsts congregations with the deployment of locally based staff, enables church pl3ntin& provides grant support for the upkeep of church premises. assist with the running costs of Union Theological College, the Church's training college for ministry students, and financially supports congregation in the areas of worship, dlscipleship. 8lobal mission, outreach, leadership and pastoral care. The congregation also contributes to the denominations annual World Development Appeal, Sunday School projett and any other special appeals. Presbytery The congregation was represented at the regular meetings of Presbytery by our minister and l or one of the elders. This provides an important link between the con8regations 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 Buildings, Belfast, in June. Property There were no major repairs carried out during the year. Organlsatlons The badminton club meets weekly with approx. 15 attending a8eing from 10 to 60 years of age. The bowling club meets weekly with approx. 12 jOiDin8 in each week. The PW meets monthly and dependlng on the topic, numbers can range from 15 to 40 women of various age groups. Volunteers The Trustees wish to acknowledge their deep appreciation of those who give freely of their time by seniing on committees and helping with organisations and other church artivities.
LISLOONEY CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd) 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 religion. The direct benefits which flow from the purposes of the Church Include the gaining 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 C3techismsl leadin8 to spiritual and moral development and opportunities 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 lincludin8 the sick. disabled and bereaved). Generally the above benefits are delivered locally by congregations and their members or are facilitated through presbyteries or are organised and delivered centrally. Local delivery is facilitated by central resources in almost all case5. Public access is made known through the use of notice boards. printed material, press advertisement, websites, and social media or in other ways. The benefits are demonstrated through regular evaluation of the services and inforfflal and ad-hoc feedback from members, their families, and members of the public. The purpose does not lead to harm. The only private benefit flowing from our purpose 15 related to Ministers, Missionaries, Deacone55es. Irish Mission workers and Lay Agents who receive benefits as a result of their holding 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 direct and indirect contact with, the community In which pastoral Services are provided and other communitles throughout Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and worldwide whlch benefit from our engagement with and support for both Christian and other secular organisations. charities and indivldual members of the public. The Kirk Session has had regard to the Charity Commlssions Public benefit requirement statutory guidance.
LISLOONEY CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES AhlNUAL REPORT Icont'dl FINANCIAL REVIEW The congregation's main source of income is members, contributions through the Weekly Freewill Offering. There were 110 contributors duf ing the year donating a total of £29072.40, £ 30121.00 in previous year, 2021 Total Income of the congregation during the year was £56.318.00, £49,813.00 In previou5 year 2021 Total expenditure of the congregation durin8 the year was £45,547.00, £38,379.00 in previous year 2021. STATEMENT OF TRUSTEE RESPONSIBILITIES The Trustees are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements of the congregation in accordance with applicable law and generally accepted accounting practice. As the congregation's total income does not exceed £250.000, the Trustees have elected under Section 64131 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 208 to prepare a receipts and payment account and a statement of assets and liabilitie5. The Trustees are responsible for keeping 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 also responsible for safeguardlng the a55ets of the congregation and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Ih Approved by the Kirk Session at a meeting on 18 April 2023 and signed on its behalf by [Harry Dunwoody] Ilvan Thompsonl 118/04123} [181041231