Presbyter CARLAND PRESBYfERIAN CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND Trustees Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 Registered Charity in Northern Ireland (NIC105612)
an CARLAND PRESBYTERIAN 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 2022 including a Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at that date. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS CARLAND pREsBER1AN congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland Gortna8lush Road Dungannon Co Tyrone Registered Charity in Northern Ireland INIC1056121 CHARITY TRUSTEES The Charity Trustees who served during the year or who were trustees at the date of this report were Howard McLean, Barry Montgomery, David Morrow William Hazelton, Ronald McLean and Graeme Morrow PRINCIPAL OFFICE BEARERS Minister Clerk of Session Treasurer Rev N James O'Neill Mr Howard McLean Miss Christine McLean INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Mr John Eddie, 11 Orpheus Drlve Dungannon, fyr *i BANKERS Danske Market Square Dungannon SOLICITORS Millar Shearer and Black Georges Street Dungannon 6T 10 ifyP
an CARLAND PRESBYfERIAN CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Icont'd) STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT The Kirk Session The charity trustees of the congregation are the members of its Kirk Session. Under the congregation's governing document, The Code, the bool< 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 communlty. The Kirk Sessions has delegated to its Congregatlonal Committee the temporal affairs of the congregation including administering all funds and property belonging to the con8regation. Members of the Kirk Session are ex-officio members of the Congregational Committee. The Kirk Session consist5 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 as required, 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 of those proposed to be called to the office can be either by the congregation or by the Kirk Se55ion. Members are elected if they obtain two-third5 of those who vote. Presbytery Under the Presbyterian Church in Ireland form of governance 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. Carland Presbyterian congregation of the Presbyterian Church has been a55i8ned to the Tyrone Presbytery of the Presbyterian 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 the congregation.
an CARLAND PRESBYTERIAN CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN 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 acting as its supreme legislative, administration and judicial authority, in dealing with all matters brought before it, The General Assembly is normally constltuted during the first 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 ministers of each congregation, 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 advancement of religion. CARLAND PREsBERIAN congregation of the Presbyterian Church Is a congregatlon 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 exist5 to love and honour God through faith in His Son and by the power of Hi5 Spirit, and to enable her members to play their part in fulfilling God's mission to our world. The congregations mission purposes is by the a¢e of God, to help people of all ages bccoine filly devotcd followers of Jesus Christ. Ow vision is, by the grace of God, to be an inclllsive, welcoming community of Chrlst's people of alI ages, which is increasingly characterised by lovefor God, and love and concern for others,. Is committed to the historic Christiun gospel us reveuled in the Bible,. is relevant to people of this time and place. The congregc7tion aims to live out its Mission and Vision os afomily of God's people by being.. A Covenant Community.. where our relationships L7re rooted in the promises of God by livingfoithfully toward him and toward one another An Intergenerational Community,, where adults intentionally take the lead to engage with, encourage and nurture younger members to maturity in Christ. An OutWL7rd looking Community.. where we Wont the blessings of God that belong to us in the gospel to become ble55ingsfor others beyond the bounds of our community. As a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, we believe thot the Bible 15 the supreme authority over all we do, and thL7t the Westminster Confession of Faith, along with the Larger and Shorter Catechisms set out whot we underst(7nd the Bible teaches on key matters of Christian faith and practice
an CARLAND PRESBYfERIAN CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd) ACTIVITIES AND OBJEcfivES 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 range of organlsations including Sunday School Youth Club Mothers and Toddlers Bowing Club Presbyterian Women ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Worship and prayer The congregation normally meets for worship each Sunday at 10.40 During midweek the week the Bible Study provides an opportunity for members to meet together forfellowship, to studythe 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 Sacraments of Baptism, we conducted marriage services and gave thanks for faithful services and sought to comfort those who had been bereaved during the year. At 31 December 2022 there were 145 communicant members and 90 of families connected with the congregations. The average week attendance at morning worship is approx 65 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. Mission and outreach At a local level the members of congregation have been involved with Scripture Union and other outreach activities including such as Bible Study Fellowship. The congregation also supports the worl< of Crown Jesus Ministries, Christians Against Poverty, Child Evangelism Fellowship, Kingham Mission, Belfast City Mission, Tear fund, Bible Society (Nl} and Belfast City Mission.
an CARLAND PRESBYTERIAN CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd) The congregation supports the United Appeal for Mission which is 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 provldes financlal support for mission personnel at home and overseas, assists congregations with the deployment of locally based staff, enables church planting, provides grant support for the upl<eep of church premises, assist with the runnin£ costs of Union Theological College, the Church's trainin8 college for ministry students, and financially supports congregation in the areas of worship, discipleship, global mission, outreach, leadershlp and pastoral care. The congregation also contributes to the denominations annual World Development Appeal, Sunday School project and any other special appeals. Presbytery The congregation was represented at the regular meetings of Presbytery by our minister and / or one of the elders. This provides an important link 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, Belfast, in June. Property There were no major repairs or refurbishment projects during the year] Organisations Sunday School: Su nday School meats each Sunday morning at 9.40. Approx, 25 children from pre-school to year 7 attend. Sunday School lead worship each year on Children's day in June and at the Young people's carol service at Christmas Bible Class; Approx 4-6 young people attend Bible Class each Sunday before morning worship to study and discuss Gods Word
Lampllghters; a group for primary School children meets regularity on a Sunday evening during school term time, with young people from our sister congregation Newmills Sanctuaryi 15 a livelyi encouraging week- end evening meeting for young people of secondary school age. Presbyterian Women; PW normally meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from Septemberto April. Approx 20 attend enjoying a varied programme of guest speakers and evenlng entertainment. PW lead an annual worship service each year and faithfully raise funds for a chosen (PCI wide) project. An Annual outing is always an opportunityto invite friends along to share a relaxing day together Indoor Bowling; normally meeting on a Monday evening the club usually runs from September through to Easter and has members across a broad age spectrum. The club competes in some local bowling competltion5 and attracts people from the local community. Craft group On the First Wednesday of each month a Craft Class normally meets at 10am in the Church h311 were 10-12 regular attendees use their practical skills and enjoy fellowship together. A similar number are involved in a Crochet class that meets once a month on a Tuesday evening Volunteers The Trustees wish to acknowledge their deep appreciation of those who give freely of their time by serving on committees and helping with organizations and other church activities. CARLAND PRESBYTERIAN CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT {cont'd) 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 advancement of religion, The direct benefits which flowfrom 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 turn, this framework leads to practical expresslons 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 congregatlon5 and their members, or are facilitated through presbyteries or are organised 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 material, press 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 publlc. The purpose does not lead to harm. The only private benefit flowing from our purpose is related to Ministers, Missionaries, Deaconesses, Irish M ission 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 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 contatt 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 organisations, charities and individual members of the public. The Kirk Session has had regard to the Charity Commissions Public benefit requirement statutory guidance. 10
an CARLAND PRESBYfERIAN CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd) FINANCIAL REVIEW The congregation's main source of income is member5, contributions through the Weekly Freewill Offering. There were 85 contributors during the year and 85 in previous year, 2021 donating a total of £57407 and £55596 in previous year 2021 Total Income of the congregation during the year was £76240 compared to £73825 in the previous year. Total expenditure decreased from £56652 to £ 43890 STATEMENT OF TRUSTEE RESPONSIBILITIES 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 £250,000, the Trustees have elected under Section 64{31 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 also responsible for safeguardingthe 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 October 2023 and signed on its behalf by Rev N James O'Neill. Howard McLean Minister Clerk of session ctober 2023 October 2023 11