ST ANDREW'S BANGOR CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH IN IRELAND
Trustees Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2020
Reglstered Charity In Northern Ireland {NIC 1050841

ST ANDREW'S BANGOR CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
The Trustees present their Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December
2020 including a Statement of Assets and Liabillties as at that date.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
St Andrews's Bangor Congregatlon of the Presbyterlan Church In Ireland
111 Clandeboye Road
Bangor
BT20 3 JW
Registered Charity in Northern Ireland INIC 1050841
CHARITY TRUSTEES
The Charity Trustees who served durln8 the year or who were trustees at the date of this report were
Rev Markjohnston
Mr Alan Briggs
Mr Robert Beers
Mr John Little
Mr David Hooks
Mr Stephen Carroll
Mr Raymond Miskelly IDied 16 January 20201
Mr5 Mildred Wylie
Mrs Daphne Campbell
Mr Leslie Dick
Mr Keith Hooks
Mr Andrew Frazer
PRINCIPAL OFFICE BEARERS
Minister
Clerks of Session
Treasurer
Rev Mark Johnston
Mr Alan Briggs and Mr David Hooks
Mrs Sandi Thompson
INDEPE14DENT EXAMINER
Mr S Mccausland
13, Cleland Park Central
Bangor
BT20 3EP
BANKERS
Danske Bank
Belfast Clty Offlce
Donegall Square West
BTI 6JS

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STRucfuRE AND MANAGEMENT
The Klyk Session
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 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
Christlan witness and service in the local community. The Kirk Sessions has delegated to its
Con8regational Commlttee the temporal affairs of the con8regation including administerlng all funds
and property belonging to the congregation. Members of the Klrk 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 ID active duty in the congregation, has no deliberative but only a castlng vote.
Stated meetings of the Klrk sesslon are held at least 10 times in each year Ino meetings are held in July
and August) and additional meetings are held a5 and when required.
To be chosen for the office of the eldership in the congregatlon a person must be a voting member and
a Tegular 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 governance the corporate overslght of a congregation
is the responsibility of a Presbytery which superintends generaSly the splritual and temporal affairs of
the congregations assigned to It by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, St
Andrew's Bangor congregation of the Presbyterian Church has been assigned to the Ards Presbytery of
the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.

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The membership of the Presbytery consists malnly of the active mlnisters of con8re8ations a55igned to
It by the General Assembly. mlnsters who have retired from active duty and an elder appolnted by the
Kirk Session of the con8regation.
The General Assembty
The General Assembly Is the supreme court of the Church, representing in one body the whole Church
and actlng as its supreme legislative. administration at)d judicial authority, in deallng wlth all matters
brou8ht before it. The General Assembly is normally con5tltuted during the first week in June for
worship and to conduct its business. At the end of business it Is dlssolved. The membership of the
General Assembly consists malnly of the active ministers of each congregation, retired minsters and a
representative elder appolnted by the Kirk Session of each congregation.
DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE
The charitsble purpose of the congregation is the advancement of religion.
St Andrew's Bangor congregation of the Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian
Church in Ireland. The Presbyterian Church in Ireland, as a Reformed Church wlthln 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 members to play their part in fulfillin8 God's mlsslon to our
world.
The congregations mission statement Is
"For God's glory and by His grace. In obedience to His Word, we will become a
worshlpplng, praying, serving, growing family of Jesus, disciples reaching out to our
communlty and to the world in love."
The congregatlon 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 living
faithfuSly toward him and toward one another
An Intergenerational Community: where adults Intentlonally take the lead to en8a8e 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 Chrlstian faith
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ACTIVITIES AND OBJEcfivES
The congregation meets for wor5hlp every Sunday morning and on the second and third Sundayevenlng
of each month and vlsitors are welcome to join. The Sacrament of the Lords Supper is observed on
several occasion5 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 has a
wide range of organisations including
Sunday School
Youth Fellowshlp
Mothers and Toddler5
Presbyterian Women
Bowling Club
Boy's Brigade
Girl's Brigade
Ladies Prayer Group
Sunshine Hour (senior citizens group)
Early Birds (providing refreshment5 for those attending adjacent primary school)
Knit "n" Natter
coffee.cake and Chat
Blossom Ifor ladies in 20's, 30's and 40's}
Connect (young adults group)
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Worshlp and prayer
The congregation normally meets for worship each Sunday at 11.00am. Each Sunday as well as teachlng
from the Bible and prayer we sing a variety of hymns, and spiritual song5, as we focus our hearts and
minds on worshipping the Lord together. During lockdown following the outbreak of Covid all services
were on line wlth in person services held when regulation5 permitted.
During the week home fellowship 8fOUPs provide an opportunity for members to meet together for
fellowship, to study the scriptures and for a time of prayer.
Prayer underpins everything that is done in the fellowship, and there are many tlmes and places that we
can gather together as a church family to pray. In additlon to Sunday Worship, prayer Is a vital part of
our weekly Home Fellowship Groups and Indeed all the minlstries connected with the church family, We
also have a Prayer Whats App facllity, where daily prayer requests and updates can be sent dlrectly to
individua15 phones.
As well as our regular service5 durlng the year we conduct marria8e services and gave thanks for faithful
services and sought to Comfort those who had been bereaved during the year.
At 31 December 2020 there were 139 communicant members and 221 families connected with the
congregations. The average week attendance at morning worship is 180.

Pastoral care
Members of the congregation who are unable to attend church due to slckness or age are visited on a
regular basis by the minister, elders or by one of the congregatlon's pastoral visitors.
Mlsslon and outreach
At a local level the congregation continues to build relatlons with our frlends in the school next door and
staff and pupils were thrilled to receive buns from the church family. We have been asked to help with
the running of an SU group in the school and the school held its carol service in the church in December.
Our interaction with the football club continues we hosted a thanksgiving service here in the church to
celebrate their Centenary Year. One of our fellowship groups has also distributed gifts to local
businesses at Christmas and Easter. Our suite of halls continues to be extensively used by the local
ommunity and the school now use the Kerr Hall for after sthool activities on a number of days each
week. We continue to interact wlth the CVCA who use our halls for larger gatherings.
With regard to mi5slon work further afleld we continue to support the work at the school in Bllegela,
Ethiopia and the ladies prayer group provlde financial support for a family in need which wa5 Identified
by Wondimu our contact in Ethiopla.
The congregation supports the United Appeal for Misslon which Is a central fund of the Presbyterian
Church in Ireland. Thls fund enables congregations to support the wider mission of the denomination
and to do mission and outreach on a denomlnètlonal basis beyond what the congregation could do on
Its own. The United Appeal Fund provides financlal support for mlssion personnel at home and overseas,
assists con8re8ations with the deployment of locally based staff, enables church planting, provides grant
support for the upkeep of church premises, a5515t with the running costs of Union Theological College,
the Church's training college for ministry students. and financially supports congregation in the areas of
wor5hlp, discipleship, global mission, outreach, leadership and pastoral care.
The congregation also contributes to the denominations Sunday School project and any other special
appeals.

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Presbytery
The congregation was represented at the regular meetings of Presbytery by our minister and l or one of
the elders. Thls provides an important link between the congregations and the wider strurtures of the
church.
General Assemblv
The minister and one of our elders were nominated to attend the meeting of the General Assembly of
the Presbyterian Church in Ireland normally held In Assembly Buildlngs, Belfast, in June, but due to Covid
no General Assembly was held in 2020.
Property
The congregation owns the church building and a suite of halls which are used extensively during the
week by church organisation5 and local ¢ommunlty8roups. The maln church roof was in need of
replacement and major redevelopment project commenced in 2020 to replace the roof, install new
heating and lighting systems and bulld a Welcome Centre. The congregation also owns a manse which is
in a good stste of repair.
Or8anlsatlons
Organlsatlons are Ilsted below but due to the Covid pandemic many were unable to meet from March
2020
Praise and Play (Creche for babies and toddlers)
Children and young people are a vital part of our church family and we seek to do all we can to
love, nurture and care for them, and their families. We provide a Creche facility every Sunday
morning from 10:50am through to the end of Moming Worship.
Kids 4 Jesus (for 3 year olds to Primary 7)
This is our Sunday School ministry that takes pla￿ every week at St Andrew's. Young people join
with the wider church famlly at 11am for the first part of Morning Worship and then enjoy a special
programme together for the rest of the moming.
Bible Class (for Year 8+)
The young people Join with the wider church family at 11am for the first part of Morning Worshlp,
and then enjoy a special programme in the Kerr Hall for the rest of the mornlng.
Youth Fellowship (for Year 8+)
This is a great opportunity for young people to meet every other Sunday evening in the Kerr Hall.
There's lots of fun, food, refreshments, and an opportunity to learn more about Jesus and what it
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Girl's Brlgade
A uniformed organisation meeting on Monday evenings to provides an opportunity for girls aged
betNeen 3 and 18 to come together to enjoy a wide range of activities and to leam more about
Jesus
Boy's Brigade
Meets on a Thursday (3-11 years old) or Friday (secondary school age) evenings to provide boys
with an opportunity to leam more about Jesus, to enjoy physical activities and do craftwork.
Meals Minlstry
This is one of the ways we seek to love and supp)rt each other in the church family and local
community in a very practical wayi is to provide meals for those who a￿ under pressure, for one
ason or another.
Coffee, Cake and Chat
Every Monday momlng tealcoffee and cake is provided to allow members of the congregation and
l(Kal community to meet informally and share refreshments.
Early Birds
Meets every Tuesday morning, 8am-9am, a team of volunteers share tea, coffee, hot chocolate,
Juice and refreshments from the foyer of St Andrews Presbyterian Church, to parents and children
as they arrive at Clandeboye Primary School.
Mums arKI Tots
Meets every Tuesday morning, 9.30am-11.30am in the Minor Hall. All parents, grandparents,
childminders and of course babies, toddlers and children get together for fun and refreshments.
Knit'n, Knatter
Meets the first Tuesday of each month bet￿een 11am to 12.30pm from September to May, in the
Mlnor Hall. It is an opportunity to swap patterns, ideas, tips as well as encouraging beginners and
helping each other wlth knittinglcrochet skills. People of all ages and abilities are very welcome
Presbyterian Women (PW)
Organisatlon for ladies of the congregation which meets every second Tuesday of the month. Each
month there's a guest speaker with creative presentations and the opportunity to enjoy supper
together.
Indoor Bowling
Meets every Wednesday evening at 7.30pm in the Kerr Hall.

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Sunshine Hour
An opportunity for Senior oti￿nS across the church family and local community. to hear from
visiting speakers, and to enjoy fellowship and friendship with one another. Meetings are held on the
first Wednesday of each month from 2.30pm4pm in the Minor Hall.
Blossom
An opportunity for girls in thelr 20's, 30's and 40,5 to get together socially and to support each
other in the midst of the demands of daily life. A number of activities are planned throughout the
year.
Connect
A group for Young adults aged 18-30 which will meet as arranged throughout the year.
Volunteers
The Trustees wish to acknowledge their deep appreciation of those who give freely of their time by
servlng on committees and helping with or8anisations and other church activities.

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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 Chrlstlan Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ through
the advancement of religion.
The dlrect benefits which flow from the purposes of the Church include the 8ainin8 of an understanding
In Chrlstièn bellefs as set out in the Bible and in the Church'5 subordinate standards Ithe 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 expression5
of Christian beliefs and standards In the local community such as through the care of those In need
Ilncluding the sick, disabled and bereaved).
Generèlly the above benefits are delivered locally by con8regations and their members, or are fa¢llitated
through presbyteries or are organlsed and delivered centrally. Local delivery is facilitated by central
resources in almost all cases. Public access is made known through the use of noticeboards, printed
materlal. press advertisement, website5, 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 famille5. 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, Oeaconesses, Irlsh Mission workers and Lay Agents who receive benefits Ès a
result of their holding office or employment. However, this is incidental and necessary in order to
further our charltable purpose. There are no other private benefits. The beneficiaries of this purpose are
members, their families, other individua15 that the Presbyterian Church in Ireland is in direct and indirect
contact with, the community In whlch pastoral services are provided and other communlties throughout
Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and worldwide whlch benefit from our engagement with and
support for both Christlan and other secular organisations, charitie5 and individual members of the
publlc.
The Kirk Session has had regard to the Charity Commissions Public benefit requirement statutory
guidance.
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
The congregation's main source of income is members, contributions through the Weekly Freewill
Offering. There were xxxx contributors during the year1161- 2019] donating a total of £72,9981£70.451
in previous year, 20191
Total Income of the congregation during the year was £277,547 compared to £215.7431n the previous
year.
Total expenditure increased from £130,682 to £252,696 reflecting the redevelopment work being
carried out.
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements of the
congregation in accordance with appllcable law and generally accepted accounting practice.
As the congregations total income doe5 not exceed £250,000, the Trustees have elected under Section
64131 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 208 to prepare a recelpts and payment account and a
statement of assets and Ilabilities.
The TTUStee5 are responsible for keeplng adequate accountin8 records that are sufficient to show and
explain the congregatlon's transactlons and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time its financial
position. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the congregation and hence for taking
reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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Approved by the Kirk Session at a meeting on* 2021 and signed on its behalf by
Ll;,,4 ,)I'thJr,
Rev Markjohnston
Mr David Hooks
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