Presbyter an THE OMAGH PRESBYTERY OF THE PRESBYfERIAN 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 The Omagh Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland 10 Mullaghmenagh Avenue, Omagh, Co Tyrone, BT78 5QH Registered Charity in Northern Ireland (NIC1063891 PRINCIPAL OFFICE BEARERS Moderator Clerk of Presbytery Rev Edwin Frazer Rev Robert Herron INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Glenda Mcllwaine 28-30 Old Mountfield Road Omagh, Co. Tyrone BT79 7BJ BANKERS Ulster Bank, 14 High Street, Omagh BT78 IBJ Danske Bank 5-7 Market Street Omagh BT78 IBN SOLICITORS Mcconnell and Fyffe, 21 Church Street, Omagh BT78 IDG
an THE OMAGH PRESBYTERY OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT CHARITY TRUSTEES The Charity Trustees who served during the year or who were trustees at the date of this report were: Surname Initials Title Date Surname Initials Title Date appointed appointed Adams Andrich Beacom Beattie Brown Busby Clements Crawford Cupples Deering Frazer Gaston Hamilton Henry Honeyford Kerr Keys Lockington Mccrory McElrea McKelvey Mcmullan Mullan Murdoch Nelson Orr Reid Rutledge Smyth Stevenson Young Mr Rev Rev Mrs Mr Mr Rev Anderson Baxter Beacom Boyd Buchanan Casement J L Cowan Cummings Curran Emo Garrett Good Hemphill Herron Hunter Key5 Knox Mcclean McElnea McFaul McKibbin Moore Mulligan Neill Nevin Patterson Robin50n Smith Somerville Thompson R B Mi55 Mr Mr Rev Mr Rev Rev Mrs Rev RSG 01/11/2022 CFD Rev Dr Rev Rev Mrs Mr Rev Mr Mr Mr Rev Rev Rev Dr Mr Mr Rev Mr Mr Mr Mr Mr Rev Miss Mr Very Rev Dr 01102/2022 Mr Mr Mr 20105/2022 Mr Rev Rev Rev Rev 13/09/2022 RSK 13/09/2022 01/1112022 Rev
an THE OMAGH PRESBYTERY OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Resignations Surname nitials Title Date resigned 13/09/2022 0111112022 01/1212022 Surname Initials Title Date resigned 13/0912022 01/1112022 Loane Kerr Orr Mr Cromie McDaniel Mr Mr Mr Rev STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT 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. The following congregation5 of the Presbyterian Church have been assigned to The Omagh Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.. Ardstraw, Aughentaine, Aughnacloy, Badoney, Ballygawley, Ballymagrane, Ballynahatty & Creevan, Ballyreagh, Castlederg- First, Castlederg- Second, Cavanaleck, Clogher, Clogherney, Corrick, Dougla5, Dromore, Drumlegagh, Drumquin, Edenderry, Enniskillen, Fintona, Gillygooley, Glenelly, Glenhoy, Gortin, Irvinestown, Killeter, Lisbellaw, Lisnaskea, Maguiresbridge, Mountjoy, Newtownbutler, Newtown5tewart, Omagh - First, Pettigo, Seskinore, Sixmilecr055, Tempo, Trinity Omagh, and Urney A Presbytery makes arrangements for the election of ministers in a congregation, ordains licentiates and installs or inducts and appoints ministers in the congregations assigned to it. They also ordain or install and appoint elders, commission and appoint deaconesses, senior lecturers, auxiliary minister5, lay agents and missionaries who have been called by an authorised body in the Church. A Presbytery has a role in seeing that ministers preach the Word faithfully to their congregations, regularly vislt the families under their charge, visit the sick, promote peace and temperance and see that the duties of the eldership are property discharged. Presbyteries oversee tho resignation and retirements of rninisters and elders.
Presbyter an THE OMAGH PRESBYfERY OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT Presbyteries provide advice to Kirk 5e55ions and Congregational Committees when required and have a role in approving matters in relation to congregational property. They report annually to the General Assembly and have the right to make a nomination for the office of Moderator of the General Assembly. The membership of the Presbytery consists mainly of the active ministers of congregations a55igned to it by the General Assembly, minsters who have retired from active duty and an elder appointed by the Kirk Session of the congregation. This provides an important link between the congregations and the wider structures of the church. Stated meetings of Presbytery are held on the first Tuesday of the months of February, March, May, and November and the second Tuesday of September. A Communion Service, for all ministers and elders in the Presbytery, 15 held on the first Tuesday in October. All members are entitled to prop05e, speak and exercise equal votes at meetings, except that the Moderator, has no deliberative but only a casting vote. The General Assembly The General Assembly 15 the supreme court of the Church, representing in one body the whole Church and acting a5 its supreme legislative, administration and judicial authority, in dealing with all matter5 brought before it. The General Assembly is normally constituted during a week in June for worship and to conduct its busines5. At the end of business, it is dissolved. The membership of the General Assembly consists mainly of the attive 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 Presbytery is the advancement of religion. The Omagh Presbytery is a Presbytery 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 members to play their part in fulfilling God'5 mission to our world.
an THE OMAGH PRESBYfERY OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNLIAL REPORT ACTIVITIES AND OBJECTIVES The Presbytery has five stated meetings in the year and meets on other occasions as required. All meetings commence with worship and are opened and closed with prayer. The Presbytery carries Out the following activities Supports candidates for the Ministry Installs Ordained minister5 Provides pastoral support for minister5 and their families Holds training events, including elders, training, marriage preparation A Presbytery Elders, Fellowship which meets on five occasions during the year. PW Link is an initiative of Presbyterian Women intended to improve communications and build relationships between Presbyterian Women. PW links include a representative from each congregation and run events to support the mission and outreach of Presbytery. The Omagh PW Link provides an annual report of activities to Presbytery. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE At 31 December 2022 the following numbers of personnel were underthe care of Presbytery: 2022 15 2021 16 Min isters in active service in congregations Retired Ministers Licentiates Students for the Ministry During the yearthere was one ordination and installation of a minister in the Presbytery. One minister retired and one resigned and was presented with credentials to the Presbytery of Derry and Donegal. One student for the ministry was licensed as a Probationer for the Ministerial Office. Thirteen new elders were ordained and installed.
an THE OMAGH PRESBYfERY OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT The Presbytery encourages the congregations assigned to it to support 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 provides financial 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 upkeep of church premises, assist with the running costs of Union Theological College, the Church's training college for ministry Students, and financially sUPPOrts congregation in the areas of worship, discipleship, global mission, outreach, leadership and pastoral care. The Presbytery also encourages congregations to contribute to the denominations annual World Development Appeal, Sunday School and Youth project and any other special appeal5. General Assembly Presbyteries are represented on the various Councils of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and report on an annual basis to the General Assembly. Property Presbytery agreed resolutions regarding three congregational property projects. The Presbytery does not hold propety. Volunteers The Trustees wish to acknowledge their appreciation of those who give freely of their time by serving on Presbytery, its commissions and panels. COVID-19 Pandemic During 2022 church life continued to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic although stated meetings of Presbytery took place in-person.
an THE OMAGH PRESBYTERY OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT 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 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 turn, this framework 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, disabled and bereaved). Generally, the above benefits are delivered locally by congregational churches and members or are facilitated through presbyteries or are organised and del ivered centrally. Local delivery is faci litated by central resources in almost all cases. Public access is made 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 charity's beneficiaries are its 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 organi5ations, charities and individual members of the public. The only private benefit flowing from our purpose is related to Ministers, Mi55ionaries, 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 orderto further our charitable purpose. There are no other private benefits. The Presbytery has had regard to the Charity Commissions Public benefit requirement Statutory guidance.
an THE OMAGH PRESBYTERY OF THE PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH IN IRELAND TRu¥fEES ANNUAL REPORT FINANCIAL REVIEW The Presbyterys main source of income is an assessment that is levied on the congregations assigned to it and £10,577 was received from congregations in the current year {£II,000 in previous year), together with a transfer from an associated account for £171.39. Total expenditure increased from £12,421 to £13,870. This includes a payment made to the Clerk of Presbytery for the responsibilities of that P051tion. STATEMENT OF TRUSTEE RESPONSIBILITIES The Trustees are responsible for preparingthe annual report and the financial statements of the Presbytery in accordance with applicable law and generally accepted accounting practice. As the Presbyter¢s total income does not exceed £250,000, the Trustees have elected under Section 64{31 of the Charitie5 Act {Northern Ireland) 2008 to prepare a receipt5 and payment account and a statement of assets and liabilities. The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting record5 that are sufficient to show and explain the Presbyterf5 transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time its financial position. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Presbytery and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Approved by the Presbytery at a meeting on 7 March 2023 and signed on its behalf by Rev Edwin Frazer Rev Robert Herron