Presbyter an DRUMINNIS CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND (NICIO5026) TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT The Trustees present their Annual Report and Finandal Statements for the yeaT ended 31 December 2023 including a Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at that date. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DEfAILS Druminnis Congregation of the Presbyterian Churth in Ireland 146 Hamiltonsbawn Road Armagh BT60 ILY Reglstered Charity in Northern Ireland (NIC1050261 CHARITY TRUStEES The Charlty Trustees who served during the year or who were trustees at the date of this report were Rev. Samuel Finlav Mr. James Barrett Megaw Ioeceased 14" Octobei 2023) Mr. Joseph Ronald Black Mr. Trevor James Ed8ar Mr. Reuben Samuel Thomas Lucas Mr. Willlam Isaac Dunne Mr. Johnston Trevor Reld Mr. Samuel Joseph Bingham PRINCIPAL OFFICE BEARERS Minlster Clerk of Sesslon Treasurer Rev. Samuel Flnlav Mr. Joseph Ronald Black Mr. Joseph Ronald Black INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Mrs Gail Thompson 7 Bawn Manor Presbyter an Hamiltonsbawn Armagh BT60 ILT Presbyter an DRUMINN15 CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Iconrfdl &4NKERS Ulster Bank Ltd 7 Upper English Street Armagh 8T6178L soucrroRS Maurice R.J. Kempton 23 College Street Armagh BT6198T Presbyter an DRUMINNIS CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IREiAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Iconvd) srRucfuRE AhlD MANAGEMENT The Klrk Sesslon The charity trustees of the congregation are the members of its Kirk Session. Under the congregation's governing document, The Code, the book of the constitution and government of the Presbytefian 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 administering all funds and property belonging to the congregation. Members of the Kirk Se55ion are ex-officio members of the Congregational Committee. The Kirk Session consists of the ordained minister and the ruling elders of the congregations. All membefs are entitled to propose, speak and exerose equal votes at meeting5. except that the Moderator, the ministers in active duty in the congregation, has no deliberative but only a castin8 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 selettion of those proposed to be called to the office can be either by the congregation or by the Kirk Session. Members are eletted if they obtain two-thirds of those who vote. Presbytery Under the Presbyterian Church in Ireland form of govemance 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. Druminnis congregation of the Presbyterian Churth has been assigned to the Armagh Presbytery of the Presbyterian Chufch in Ireland. The membership of the Presbytery consists mainly of the actÉve ministers of congregations assigned to it by the General Assembly. minsters who have retired from active duty and an elder appointed by the Kirk Session of the congregation. an DRUMINN15 CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYtERIAN CHURCH IN IREIAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Iconrfd) The Genefal Assembly The General Assembly 15 the supreme court of the Church, representing in one body the whole Church and actin8 as its supreme legislative. administration and judicial authoriry, in dealin8 with all matters brou8ht before IL The General Assembly is normally constituted during the first week in June for worship and to condurt its business. At the end of business it is dissolved. The membership of the General Assembly consists mainly of the artive ministers of each congregation. retired minsters and a representative elder appointed by the Kirk Session of each congregation. DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE The charitsble purpose of the congregation is the advancement of religion. Druminnis 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 Scriptures, and exists to love and honour God through faith in His Son and by the power of His Spirit, and to enable her rnembers to play their part in fulfilling God's mission to our world. The congregation's mission is to Glorify God and enjoy him forever:_ In Worship that is sincere, heartfelt and God-honouring In Pre3chin8and Teachingthattakes us into God'sword in an accessible, Televant and life transforming way In FelI0v￿hIp that is Christ centred and prattical a5 we support one another In Outre3ch thatis compassionate. urgent and gospel dear aswe serve our community and in mission to the ends of the earth In Druminnis we do all these things in the prayerful hope that men. women, young people and children would put their trust in Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord of their lives. an ORUMINN15 CONGREGATION OF THE PREsBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRusfEES ANNUAL REPORT (convd) AcllvrnES AND OBJEcnvE5 The congregation meets for worship every Sunday and visitors are welcome to join. The Sacrament of the Lords 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 Jesu5 Christ are admitted to the Lord's Supper. The congregation holds regular bible study meetings and has a wide ran8e of organisations including: Sunday School Boys, Brigade Youth Club Mothers and Toddlers Ladies, Group Mens, Group Older Members Group ACHIEVEMENT5 AND PERFORMANCE Worship and prayer The congregation normally meets for worship eath Sunday at 10.30 am {10.CX) am during July & August). 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 3 sacraments of Baptism and gave thanks for faithful services and sought to comfort those who had been bereaved during the year. At 31 December 2023 there were 154 communicant members and 138 families connected with the congregation. The average weekly attendance at morning worship was 160. 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, elders or by one of the congregation's pastoral visitors. Mlsslon and outreach Donations were made to several local and overseas charities induding the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal, Royal British Legion Poppy Fund. Hamseyeh International. Logos Ministries International. and the Presbyterian (Thildren's Society Presbyter an DRUMINNIS CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYtERIAN CHURCH IN IREiAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Iconvd) The congregation also supports the United Appeal for Mission which is a central fund of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. This fund enables con6regations 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 financial support for mission personnel at home and overseas. a55ists congregats'ons with the deployment of locally b35ed staff, enables church plantin& provides 8rant support for the upkeep of church premises. assist with the running costs of Union Theological College, the Church's training college for ministy students, and financially supports congregation in the areas of worshipi discipleship, global mission, outreach, leadership and pastoral care. Presbytery The congregation was represented at the Tegular meetings of Presbytery by our minister and l or one of the elders. This provides an important link be￿een the congregations 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 2023. Property The Church property remains in good order and no major repairs or refurbishment projects were required duringthe year. Organisations Sunda School and Bible Class On return to face to face classes, an average of 55-60 from age 3- 16 met weekly on Sunday mornings. an DRUMINNIS CONGREGATION OF THE PRE58YfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (conrfd) Chatterbox Mums and Toddlers On return to face to face gatherings. our Mums and Toddlers group met on Tuesdays with approximately 3540 infants and toddler5 and their parents/minders. A team of volunteers provided activities and food for parents and children each week. Bo s, Bri ade The three sedion5 met on Thursday evenings from October 2021 onwards. Avera8e attendance by sertion.. Anchor Boys - 20 Junior 5ettion - 20 Company 5ection- 18 Youth Club Friday night Secondary School age Youth Club took place from October onwards With a membership of around 15 young people. There were a wide range of activities in the Church Hall and in addition there were other occasional outing5. Youth Fellowshi Youth Fellowship met on Sundaynights fortnightlyonwards with around 8 young people aged 11- 15 explored Christian Faith in everyday life with 8ames and supper each night. Ins Our Women's group met monthly for fellowship evenings which included guest speakers. There was an average attendance of around 25. OWLS Our Seniors met monthly for fellowship together. which induded trips and guest speakers. Midweek Bible Stud 20-25 people met forbiightly on Wednesday evenin&5 to study the bible together and pray for the life and work of the congregation. an DRUMINNIS CONGREGATION OF THE PRES8￿ERlAN CHURCH IN IREiAND TRusfEES ANNUAL REPORT {tonVd) Volunteer5 The Trustees wish to acknowledge their deep appreaation of those who give freely of their time by serving on committees and helping with or8anisations and other church activities. PUBUC BENEFff sfATEMENT 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 dirert 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 Catechisms) leading to spiritual and moral development and opportunities for response to Bible teaching. In tum, this framework leads to piartical 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 presbyteries or are organised and delivered centrally. Local delivery is facilitated by central resource5 in almost all cases. Public 3ccess 15 rnade known through the use of noticeboards, printed material, pre55 advertisement, websites. and Social media or in other ways. The benefits are demonstrated through regular evaluation of the services and informal and ad-hoc feedback from members. their families. and members of the public The purpose does not lead to harm. The only private benefit ftoviing from our purpose is 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 tharitable purpose. There are no other private benefits. The benefiaaries 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 engagement with and support for both Christian and other secular or8anisations, charities and individual members of the public an ORUMINNIS CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBrrERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRusfEES ANNUAL REPORT (convd) The Kirk Session has had regard to the Charity Commissions Public benefit requirement statutory guidance. FINANCIAL REVIEW The congregation's main source of income is members, contributions through the Weekly Freewill Offering. There were 135 contributors during the year donating 3 total of £71.702. compared to £70,455 in the previous year. Total Income of the congregation during the year was £111,994, compared to £115,153 in the previous year. Total expenditure during the year was £93,908 compared to £107,069. STATEMENT OF TRU5fEE RESPONSIBIUTIES 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.OIX), the Trustees have elected under Section 64{31 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 208 to prepare a receipts and payment account and a ststement of assets and liabilities. The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the congregation'5 transactions and disclose with reasonable acojracy at any time its financial position. They are also responsible for safeguardin8 the assets of the congregation and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detertion of fraud and other irregularities. Approved by the Kirk Session at a meeting on 22 Ottober 2024 and signed on its behalf by Name: SrtVoU￿[4JL Name: Signature: Signature-. Date.. Date- io