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The Trustees present their Annual Report and Financial Ststements for the year ended 31 December 2022 including a
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at that date.
Reference and Administr2tive Details
Churchtown congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
Tamlaght Rd.
Tamlaght O Crilly,
Maghera
Co. Londondery.
BT46 5XW
RegisteTed Charity in Northern Ireland (105342-0)
Charity Trustees
The Charity Trustees who served during the year or who were trustees at the date of this report were
Mr Hary Annstrong
Mr George Graham
Mr Willis Amistrong
Mr William Lamont
Mr Robert John Bloomfield
Rev Richard Morrison
Mr Sianley Bolton
Mr Christopher Rowe
Mr Keith Dundas
Mr Junior Whyte
Principal Office Bearers
Minister
Clerk of Session
Treasurer
Rev Richard MO￿1$0n
Mr Christopher Rowe
Mrs Sylvia Rowe
Independent Examiner
Ian Johnston (A.F.A.)
Stevenson & Wilson Chartered Accountants
22-30 Broadway Ave,
Ballymen4
Co. Antrim,
BT43 7AA.
Bankers
Danske Bank,
Po Box 183,
Donegall Square West.
Belfast,
BTI 6JS.
Solicitors
Burnside & Logue Solicitors
43 Main SL
Magher
Co. Londondery,
BT46 SAA.

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Structure and Management
The Kirk Session
The charity trnStees 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 CO[￿ected wKth any
congregation who ate within its bounds. It ensures pastoral care is in place in the congregation and seeks to further the
contribution of the Church to Christian withess and service in the local community. The Kirk Session has delegated to its
Congregational Committee the temporal affairs of the congregation including administering all funds and Propety
belonging to the congregation. Members of the Kirk Session are ex-officio rnembers of the Congregational Committee.
The Kirk Session consÈsts of the ordained ministerlvacancy convenor and the ruling elders of the congregation. All
members are entitled to propose, speak and exercise equal votes at meetings, except that the Moderator, the minister in
active duty in the congregalion. has no deliberative bul only a castillg vote.
Stated meetings of the Kirk session are norn]ally held bi-monthly, or as is deemed necessary.
To be chosen for the office of the eldership in the congregation a person must be a voting member and a regular attendant
at its ordinances. The selection of those proposed to be called to the otTice can be either by the congregation OT by the
Kirk Session. Members are elected if they obtain two-thirds of those who vote.
Presbytery
Under the Presbyterkan Church in Ireland forni of governance the corporate oversight of a congregation is the
responsibility of a Presbytery which superintends generally the spiritual and temporal affairs ofthe congregations assigned
to it by the General Assembly of the Piesbyterian Church in Ireland. Churchtown congregation of the14esbyteTian Church
has been assigned to the Ballymena Presbytery of the Pre5b￿¢r1an Church in Ireland. The membership of the Presbytery
consists mainly of the active 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 each congregation.
The General Assembly
The GeneTal 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, in dealing with all matters brought before it. The General
Assembly is nonnally constitrjted during the r￿st week in June for worship and to conduct its business. At the end of
business it is dissolved. The membership of the General Assembly consists mainly of the active minister of each
con￿egation. retired minsters and a representative elder appointed by the Kirk Session of each congregation.

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Description and Purpose
The charitable purpose of the congregation is the advancement of religion.
Churchtown congregation of tbe Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. The
Presbyterian Church in Ireland, as a RefoTmed 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 members to play
their part in fulfilling God's mission to our world.
The congregation's mission statement is as follows "by God's grace. we as a gospel shaped congregalion wiihin the
Presbyterian Church in Ireland, seek to make and equip discipl￿ ofJeS￿, through ihepro¢lamolion of God's word, lo
the glory of God. '
The congregation aims to live out its mission as a family of God's people by being-
A Covenant Communiry: where our relationships are TQOt¢d in the promises of God by livit]g faithfijlly toward him
and toward one another.
An Intergenerational Community: where adults intentionally take the lead to engage with, encourage and nurture
young¢r members to maturity in Christ.
An Outward looking Community.. where we wanl the blessings of God that b¢loll8 to us in the gospel to become
blessings for others beyond the bounds of our communtty.
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 wha¢
we understand the Bible teaches on key matters of Christian faith and practice
Activities and Objectives
The congregation meets for worship every Sunday and visitors were welcome to join. The Sacrament of the Lords Supper
is observed on four 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 regular bible study and prayer
meetings and has a wide range of organisations which seek to reach and disciple those involved. The organisations
include..
Sunday School & Bible Class
Children's Church
Creche
Holiday Bible Club
Boys Brigade
Rainbows, Brownies & Guides
Youth Fellowship
Men's Fellowship
Presbyterian Women
Friendship Group
Choir
Walking Group
Achievements and Perforniance
Worship and prayer
The congregation nonnally meets for worship each Sunday at 12:00 N¢Joll (I 1:00am in July & August) and on the first
and tbird SutLday each month at 7'.00pm. A time of prayer is held before each service of worship. During the week there
is a midweek meeting on Wednesday evenings at 8pm, providing 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 grdCiOUS gift of new life at tTr￿ee Sacraments of Baptism. During the year we saw five members of
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At 31 December 2022 there were 149 communicant meTnbeT5 and 135 families connected with the congregation.
average weekly attendance at morning worship w&s 100.
Pastoral care
Members of the congregation who are unable to attend church due to sickne&s OT age are visited on a regular basis by the
minister, the elder for that district or by a member of the congregation. We also provide online livestream and CD ministy
where each worship service is Tecorded and available to those who could not attend or are housebound. Members of the
congregation are willing and proactive in supporting tbe practical need5 of others where they arise. Efforts are made to
engage with members of our local community who need pastoral support.
Mission and outreach
Our weekly services of worship are open lo everyone in our community and beyond as they are strearned and made
available online. During the course of the year certain worship services have a particular theme (e.g. Back to School,
Harvest, Christmas and Easter) providing an opportunity to invi* members of the community to join with us on these
occasions. Events happening within Church life are promoted through leaflet drops, our monthly announcement sheet.
recently launched website and social media through our Facebook page.
Our varied range of organisations provided an opportunity lo engage with young and old from within the congregation
through their carefully planned programmes. They also gave an opportunity to r¢ach out to the local community with
many of OUT youth members having no connection to the congregatton.
We enjoy excellent relations with our neighbouring churches. We shared some joint midweeks with Drimbolg Reforn]ed
Presbyterian and we supported the looal Church of Ireland congregations in Tamlaght O Crilly and Innisrush at their
special services held during the year.
The annual week of Holiday Bible Club and Youth outreach on the f￿$¢ week ID August provided an opportunity to reach
large numbers of children and youth from the wider conununity. This has proved to be a great way of sharing the gospel
of Jesus Christ with children and youth, as well as making good connections with families ill the area.
The church seeks to support local schools and engage with the staff and pupils there. OUT minister regularly takes part in
assemblies in two Primary Schools and occasionally in a Secondary ￿h0O1.
In November we held a Harvest Mission over six consecutive nights. The speaker for the week was the Rev Eddie Kirk,
who brough a clear message and challenge from God's word. There were special items of praise and testimoTJy throughout
the week and the Mission was well supported by the local community. It was an encouraging week in the life of
congregation.
In December we had a Christmas tree put up ill the village and were able to host a 'lAghts 5Wltch on, event and outreach
in the local community. There wa5 singing from the community choir, a Christtnas tne55age from our minister, and festive
Tefreshments and entertaitktnent. Funding from Mid Ulster Council helped to make this event Possible.
The congregation supported the United Appeal for Mission which i5 a central fimd of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
ensuring that its target is met each year. This enables congregations to support the wider missTon of the denomination and
to do mission and outreach on a denominational basis beyond what the congregatTon could do on its own. The United
Appeal Fund provides financial support for mission personnel at home and overse&s, assists congregations with the
deployment of locally based staff. enables church planting, provides grdnt support for the upkeep of church premises,
assist with the rL￿￿Illg costs of Union Theologi￿[ College (tbe Chur¢b's training ¢ollege for ministy students), and
financially supports congregation in the areas of worship, discipleship. global rnission. outreach, leadership and pastoral
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The congregation supported other Mission groupslpeople. This included the work of the Belfast City Mission. with
particular interest and focu5 on Andy and Iris Williamson who serve in Ballysillan. The congregation generously
supported the BCM Christmas Gift Appeal in December. Churchtown also established a gospel partnership with a church
in Moldova through European Mission Fellowship. We welcomed their pastor to lead a Sunday Service in October where
we heard about the ongoing needs and work in that region. We committed to support this work prayerfully and fjnancially.
At the end of the year the total given through our midweek weekly offering and evening services was divided among a
number of mission agencies/group5.
In order to encourage young people being involved in shor( or longer terni, missionary worK locally OT overseas,
provision is made to financially 5UPPOrt them. One young person was supported in her participation on a ScTiPtUTe Union
team at New Horizon in August.
Presbytery
The congregation was represented at the regular meetings of Presbytery by OUT miTJister and one of the elders. This
provides an important lit￿ between 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 in Belfast in June.
Property
The Congregational committee continue to provide overslgbt for the upkeep of our church buildings, graveyard and fanTJ
land. A new committee was elected in October.
Organisations
Sunday school & Bible Class - From January to June 2022 Sunday schooVBible class met each Sunday morning from
I I..00-11..45am where children were taught the word of God in four classeslone Bible class. Our annual Children's Day
services were held on Sunday 5th June - OUT evening service was followed by a Jubilee supper to celebrate the Platinum
Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth IT. The Sunday SchoollBible class concluded in June with a family trip to the Ark Fann and
Bangor. Following a summer recess. classes resumed in September 2022, when 24 children and young people enrolled
which can be broken down as follows-
Sunday school (aged 4-11) - 14 children with 4 teachers
Bible class (aged 12-18)- 10 young people with I teacher.
During the calendar year, each child received an Easter Egg, end of session prize and Christmas gift. In December
2022, our Sunday SchooVBible cl￿S pupils enjoyed a Christmas trip to Soft Play and Bowlillg at the Jet Centre
Coleraine followed by food at McDonalds.
Each year Sunday SchooVBible Class have a mission project where money is collected by the children in Smartie tubes.
Our total contribution at 31 December 2022 in sUPPOrt of the work of Coram Deo Ministries was £515. Their work
involves translating 'The Jesus Story book Bible, into Italian and Bible teaching sessions.
Youth Fellowship - Renew youth fellowship mei fortnightly between September and June usually in the Church Hall
with approximately 10-15 young people from year 8 up. We have 3 leaders who run the programme. Our nights Usually
start with ice breakers followed by a bible-based talk or bible study to help challenge, encourage and equip the young
people in their everyday life. Over the year we also had a trip for a BBQ and games at the beach, a BBQ and inflatables
night at the Manse Shed and a movie night.

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I. Tamlaght O, Crilly Boy's Brigade - OUT Boys. Brigade company is attached to the three local churches. From
January to April the boys in all sections met each MoTJday night. The boys in Anchors and Juniors enjoyed a varied
programme including bible study. games and craft. The Company section also participated in bible sthdy, enjoyed sport
actLVlties and learnt new skills. The BB year concluded with a 'Prizes and Puddings, parents evening on Monday 4
April. Following a summeT reces5. BB meetings resumed in September for all three sections with a programme as outlined
above. On 9 October I" Tamlaght O'crilly Boys. Brigade enrolled 4 Anchor boys. 7 Junior boys and 10 Company
section boys.
Tamlaght O'crilly Rainbows, Brownies & Guides - All girls in Rainbows, Brownies and Guides participated and
engaged in different activities each week, such as" Craft. sport. games. cookery and SCrip￿re related activities. The guides
painted rocks for tbe platinum jubilee of Queen Elizabeth 11 and these were displayed for the community in both Tamlaght
O'crilly and InnisTush. On the 9th May. all units came together for a 'Mother and Daughter Tea Evening. to conclude
the guiding year. During this, the unit leaders recapped the years events and activities. After the summer holidays,
Rainbows. Brownies and Guides resumed their Programme in September. On 9th October, Tamlaght O'crilly Girl Guides
enrolled 6 Rainbows, 10 Brownies and 13 Guides.
Holiday Bible Club- this involved a week of outreach from 8th to 12th August in the 'Big tent, in the manse field. This
was proceeded by a Worship service in the tent on the evening of Sunday 7 August. From Monday to Friday nightly
meetings were held for Primary school age children followingthe theme Under Construction- looking at God's salvation
plan from creation to Jesus, death aTJd resurreclion. This meeting was followed each evening by 'Sutnmer Youth, from
8.30pm for those of secondary school age+. This event comprised of special activities -including BOMB (Believers on
mountain bikes). Fun with drums and also had food, praise and an epilogue each night. On the Friday evening a family
night/barbeque was enjoyed by children and parentslfriends. In total, across both age groups, 149 childrenlyoung people
enrolled during the week. Our week of outreach concluded with a Holiday Bible Club Fatnily service in church on Sunday
14 August.
Presbyterlan Women - Women connected to the congregation met each month from January to April and September to
December. PW provided a varied programme tied into the theme for the year, side by side. The ladies enjoyed limes of
fellowship together and were given the opportunity to hear about, and support, local and global mission. Our program
consisted of.. Side by Side with the Kellys, working with One Mission Society in Mozambique. Gift night hearing from
PW members,. Praise and Pudding Eventng. Julie Philpot sharing about Jessica's journey. Christmas dinner at the
Imperial, Garvagh. and a Christmas themed evening with Julie-Anne Richmond. Some ladie5 attended Irish Women's
Convention. The PW Service in September welcomed Keith Preston to share about the work of The International Meeting
Point in Belfast. PW had up to 45 wornen in attendance.
Men's Fellowship - Men connected to the congregation met each month from January to April arld September to
December. The varied programme and range of guest speakers provided an opportunity for friendship and fellowship.
The men enjoyed their annual dinner in February at TBF Thompson Ministries Garvagh with Alan Simpson sharing on
how God is using him in the prison service. A Joint games night in Drimbolg RP Church Hall proved fun but
ompetitive as Derek Livingston from Ambassadors football shared. The visit to Turtle's farn] outside Ahoghill gave an
insight into the challenges facing a large modern dairy farni. Victor shared aspects of his Christian faith throughout the
tour. The Clay Pigeon shooting at Thatch Gun Club in Broughshane was well attended and the epilogue by Cveorge
Graham was well received. The men were thankfvl to Hutchinson Engineering for opening up their premises for a
guided tow of their facilities and processes. We were joined by a number of men from other congregations with our
minister giving an epilogue at this. In November the men focused OD remembrance as Fornier RUC officer Jarvis
Traynor shared his testirnony of life through the troubles. Average attendance at each event was 20 men.
Friendship group- This group met monthly from January to May and from September to December. They enjoyed a
varied programme of speakers and activities which always ended with chat over a cup of tea. The Rev John Martin
shared in song and talked about his life in ministy. Rev. lan Mcclean shared about the work of MERF (Middle East
Refonned Fellowship) which was new to most. Rev. Roland Watt from Killymurris shared in song and spoke of the
Lord as shepherd (trawing on his own fanning experience. Jill Holmes from Trknity House in Garvagh helpfully gave an
overview of her Work in the care home and a recent overseas trip. Sam Cowan introduced the group to the work of the
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of BUshr￿e Ministries. The group also enjoyed lunch at the Lodge Coleraine and a Christmas afternoon tea at the
Manse, at which Ronnie McKee from TBF Thompson Ministries shared a Christmas Tnessage.
Walking Group - This provided an opportunity for members ofthe congregation to meet monthly on a Sunday
afternoon for a casual walk. This provided an oppornmity for conversation and deepening of friendships. On average 15
people attended. Some of the locations include.. Garvagh Forest. Maine Riverside Walk, Portglenone FoTest. Castlerock
beach and Portballintrae Board walk.
Volunteers
The Trustees wish to acknowledge their deep appreciation of those who give freely of their time by serving on committees
and helping with organisations aT]d other church aciivilies.
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 advancemenl 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 Faiih and the
Shorter and Larger Catechisms) leading to spiritual and mordl development and OPPOTfunities for response lo Bible
teaching. In tum, this ftamework leads to Practical expressions of Christian beliefs and standards in the local community
such as through the care of those in need (including the sick, dÉsabled and bereaved).
Gen¢rally the above benefits are delivered locally by congregatioTJs and their members, or are facilitated thJough
presbyteries or are organised and delivered centrally. Local delivery is facilitated by central resources in almost all cases.
Public access is rnade known througb the use of noticeboards, printed material, press advertisement, websites, and social
media or in other ways.
The benefits are demonstrated through regular evaluation of the services and infornlal and ad-hoc feedback from
members, their families, and members of the public.
The purpose does not lead to ham. The only private benefit flowing from our purpose is related to Ministers, Missionaries,
Deaconesses, 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 fiwther our charitable Purpose. There are no other
private benefLts. 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 cornrnunity in which pastoral services are provided and other
communities throughout Nortbern treland, the Republic of Irelall(L and worldwide which benefit from ollr engagement
with and support for both Christian and other secular organisations. charities and individual members of the public.
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 thrnugh the Weekly Freewill Offering. There were
91 contributors during the year {2021= 91) donating a total of £60.959 (2021: £54,093 - being £47.348 Weekly Freewill
Offering and £6,745 stipend).
Total Income of tbe congregation during the year was £115,590 compared to £96,891 in the previous year.
Total expenditure increased to £95,999 from £87,835.
Statement of Trustee Responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial ststements of the congregation in accordance
with applicable law and generally accepted accounting practice.
As the congregations total income does not exceed £250,000. the Trustees have elected under Section 64(3) of the
Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 208 to prepare a receipts and paylnent 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 tran5aclions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time its fmancial position. They are also
responsible for safeguarding the a55ets of the cOn￿gatIon 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 23Td March 2023 and signed on its behalf by
Name.. Rev Richard Mo￿lSOn
Name: Christopher Rowe
Date..
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