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GARVAGHY CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
The Trustees present their Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended
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31 December 2023 including a Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at that date.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Garvaghy congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
102 Garvaghy Church Road
Banbridge
BT32 3SB
Registered Charity in Northern Ireland (NIC1052461
CHARITY TRUSTEES
The Charity Trustees who served during the year or who were trustees at the date of this report
Rev David Conkey
James Smyth
Victor Ervine
PRINCIPAL OFFICE BEARERS
Convenor
Rev David Conkey
Elder
James Smyth
Treasurer
Patricia Adair
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Howard Murray
33 Fernhill Road
Katesbridge
BT32 5QT
BANKERS
Danske Bank
Donegall Square West
Belfast
BTI 6JS

DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE
The charitable purpose of the congregation is the advancement of religion.
Garvaghy 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 Scripture 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
throughout the world.
The congregation's mission purpose is to proclaim the Gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
both through our individual lives and through worship on Sunday mornings.
ACTIVITIES AND OBJECTIVES
The congregation meets for worship each Sunday at 12 noon and visitors are welcome to join. 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's Supper. As well as regular services during the year we celebrated special events and
gave thanks for faithful services and sought to comfort those who had been bereaved during the
year.
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At 31 December 2024 there were 77 communicant members and 62 families connected with the
congregation. The average weekly attendance at morning worship is 50.
Members of the congregation who are unable to attend church through illness or age are visited by
the elders on a regular basis.
At a local level the congregation has supported the Ukraine Disaster appeal through Tearfund and
British Poppy Appeal. The congregation supports the United Appeal for Mission which is a central
fund of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. The congregation also contributes to the annual World
Development Appeal.
The congregation was represented at regular Presbytery meetings, this provides an important link
between the congregation and the wider structure of the church.
ORGANISATIONS
Sunday School meets every Sunday during Church service
Fusion {Ladies group) meets 1st Thursday of each month
Christion Endeavor meets every Tuesday evening
Midweek prayer and Bible Study
Bowls meets every Tuesday evening
The Trustees wish to acknowledge their deep appreciation of those who give their time by serving
on committees and helping with organisations.
Signed by James Smyth Elder and Trustee of Garvaghy Presbyterian Church
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