LISLOONEY CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND Trustees Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 Reglstered Charity in Northern Ireland INIC1049451
USLOONEY CONGRAGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT The Trustees present their Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 including a Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at that date. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DEfAILS Lislooney congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland Derryhaw R03d, Tynan, Co Arma8h Registered Charity in Northern Ireland INIC104945) CHARiff TRUSTEES The CharityTrustees who served during the yearor who were trustees at the date of this report were Mr Harry Dunwoody Mr Ivor Berry MrThomasTaylor Mr David Mccrea Mr George McAree Mrjim Scott PRINCIPAL OFFICE BEARERS Minister Clerk of Session Treasurers Reverend Ivan Thompson Mr Harry Dunwoodv Mr George McAree/Mr Philip Ewart INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Mr Robin Sloan BANKERS Ulster83nk Arma8h First Trust Danske Bank Armagh Dungannon SOLICITOR JJ Taylor & Co Sollcitors l Mallview Terrace, Armagh BT60 9AN
LISLOONEY CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (convd) srRucfuRE AND MANAGEMENT The Klrk 5esslon 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 furtherthe 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 administering all funds and property belonging to the congregation. Members of the Kirk Session are ex-officio members of the Congregational Committee. The Kirk Sesslon 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 for the office of the eldership in the congregation 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 elerted ifthey 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 re5ponslbility of a Presbytery which superintend5 generally the spiritual and temporal affairs of the congre8ations assigned to it by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church In Ireland. Llslooney 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 a55igned to it bv the General Assembly, ministers who have retired from active duty and an elder appointed by the Kirk Session of the congregation.
LISLOONEY CONGREGATION OFTHE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (convd) The General Assembly The General Assembly is the supreme court of the Church, representing in one body the whole Church and arting as its supreme legislative, administration 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 tts business. At the end of business it is dissolved. The membership of the General Assembly cons1Sts mainly of the active ministers of each congre8ation, 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 advancÈment of religion. Lislooney con8regation of the Presbyterian Church 15 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 Scriptures. and exi5tS 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 con8regations' mission purposes Is bythe 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 a8es, which: Is increasingly chomcterlsed by lovefor God. ond love and concern for other5,. 15 committed to the historic Christian gospel os revealed in the Bible.. is relevant to people of this time and place. The congregotion aims to live out its Mission and Vision 05 afomily of Gods people by being.. A Covenont Community." where our relationshlps are rooted in the promises of God by livingfoithfully toword him ond toward one onother An Intergenerationol Community.. where odults intentionally toke the leod to engoge with, encourage and nurture younger members to maturity in Christ. An Outward looking Community.. where we wont the blessings of God that belong to us in the gospel to become blessingsfor others beyond the bounds of our community. As o congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Irelond, we believe thot the Bible is the supreme outhority over oll we do, and that the We5tmin5ter Confe55ion of Faith. olong with the Larger andshorter Catechlsms set out whot we understond the Bible teaches on key motter5 of Christionfoith ondpractice.
LISLOONEY CONGREGATION OF THE PRE58YfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Iconvd) AcriviriES AND OWECTIVES 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 hold5 weekly bible study meetings and ha5 a wide range of organisations including Sunday School Badminton club ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Worshlp and prayer The congregation normally meets forworship 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 year we acknowledged God's gift of new life at I Sacraments of Baptism, we condurted marriage services and gave thanks for faithful service5 and sought to comfort those who had been bereaved durin8 the year. At 31 December 2023 there were 132 communicant members and 96 families connerted with the congregations. The average week attendance at mornin8 worship is 80 Pastoral care Members of the congregation who are unable to attend churth due to Sickness or age are Visited on a regular basis by the minister or an elder. Mission 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 pRE5BERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (conyd) The con8regation supports the United Appeal for Mission which 15 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 congregation could do on its own. The United Appeal Fund provides financial support for mission personnel at home and overseas, assists congregation5 With the deployment of locally based staff, enables Church plantin& 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, discipleship, global mission, outreach, leadership and pastoral care. The con8regation also contributes to the denominations annual World Development Appeal, Sunday School project and any other special appeals. PresbyteryThe congregation wa5 represented at the regular meeting5 of Presbytery by our minister and / or one of the elders. This provides an important link between the con8re8ations 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 There were no major repairs carried out during the year. Organlsatlons The badminton club meets weekly with approx. 15 attending agein8 from 10 to 60 years of age. The bowling club meets weekly with approx. 12 joining in each week. The PW meets monthly and dependin8 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 serving on committees and helping with or8anisations and other church artivities.
USLOONEY CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (conyd) PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMENT The Presbyterlan Church in Ireland meets the public benefit requirement by providing benefit to its members and the general public by making knovln 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 Christlan beliefs a5 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 opportunities for response to Bible teaching. In turn, this framework leads to practical expressions of Christian beliefs and Standard5 in the local community such as through the care of those in need (includin8 the sick. disabled and bereaved}. Generally the above benefits are delivered locally by congregations and their members or re facilitated through presbyteries or are or8anised and delivered centrally. Local delivery is facilitated by central resources in almost all cases. Public access is made known through the use of notice boards, printed material, press advertisement, websites, and social media or In otherways. The benefits are demonstrated through regular evaluation of the services and informal and ad-hoc feedback from members, their families, and members ofthe publiG 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 recelve benefits as a result of their holding office or employment. However. this is incidental and necessary in orderto 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 communities throughout Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland. and worldwide which benefit from our en8agement with and support for both Christian and other secular or8anisations, charities and individual members ofthe public. The Kirk Session has had regard to the Charity Commissions Public benefit requirement statutory guidancÈ.
LISLOONEY CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (¢onVd) FINANCIAL REVIEW The congregation's main source of income is members, contributions through the Weekly Freewill Offerin8. There were 93 contributors during the year donating a total of £37,842, £29,072 in previous year, 2022 Total Income of the con8re8ation during the year was £68.250, £56,318 in previous year 2022 Total expenditure of the congregation during the year was £45,158. £45,547 in previous year 2022, STATEMENT OF TRUSTEE RESPONSIBILMES 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 prattice. As the congregation's total income does not exceed £250,000. the Trustees have eletted under Section 64131 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 208 to prepare a receipts and payment account and a statement of assets and liabilities. 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 als0 responsible for safeguarding the assets of the congregation and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Approved by the Kirk Session at a meeting on 22 April 2024 and signed on its behalf by IHarry Dunwoodyl [Ivan Th psonl 1221041241 122104/241