Reformed Presbyterian Church OF JKELA¥D DERVOCK CONGREGATION OF THE REFORMED PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH OF IRELAND Trustees Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 Registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland NIC106400
Refonned Presbyterian Church OF I%TLA4D DERVOCK CONGREGATION OF THE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT The Trustees present their Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 including a Balance Sheet as at that date. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DEfAILS Dervock congregation of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Ireland 210-212 Castlecat Road, Ballymoney, County Antrim BT53 8AT Registered Charity in Northern Ireland INIC1064001 CHARITY TRUSTEES The Charity Trustee5 who served during the year or who were trustees at the date of this report were Samuel Bleakly Archie McKeeman David McKeeman David Millar PRINCIPAL OFFICE BEARERS Minister Clerk of Session Treasurers Rev Raymond Blair Mr Samuel Bleakly Mr David McKeeman & Mrs Rosemary Lyons INDEPENDENT EXAMINER J A S Campbell &Co, 49 Managher Road, Aghadowey, Coleraine, BT514DE
ReforrrEd Prest)yterian Church Ol IkELA.%D DERVOCK CONGREGATION OF THE REFORMED PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH OF IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd) BANKERS Danske Bank, 6 High Street, Ballymoney, BT53 6AD SOLICITORS Greer Hamilton & Galley, 27 High Street, Ballymoney, BT53 6AJ
Ref(xnEd esbytefi8n Church OT TAELAhTD DERVOCK CONGREGATION OF THE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd) STRucfuRE AND MANAGEMENT The Session The charity trustees of the congregation are the members of its Session. Under the congregation's governing document, The Code, the book of the constitution and government of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Ireland, the 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 Christian witness and service in the local community. The Session has delegated to its Congregational Committee the temporal affairs of the congregation including administering all funds and property belonging to the congregation. Members of the Session are ex-officio members of the Congregational Committee. The session consists of the ordained minister 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 congregation, has no deliberative but only a casting vote. Stated meeting5 of the 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 Session. Members are elected if they obtain two-thirds of those who vote. Presbytery Under the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Ireland form of governance the corporate oversight of congregation is the responsibility of a Presbytery which superintends generally the spiritual and temporal affairs of the congregations assigned to it by the Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Ireland. Dervock Reformed Presbyterian Church has been a55igned to the Northern Presbytery of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Ireland. The membership of the Presbytery consists mainly of the active ministers of congregations assigned to it by the Synod, minsters who have retired from active duty and an elder appointed by the Session of each congregation.
RefiJTned Ftesbyterian Chur ot IRILAX'D DERVOCK CONGREGATION OF THE REFORMED PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH OF IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (convd) The Synod The Synod 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 Synod is normally constituted during the second week in June for worship and to conduct its business. At the end of business it is dissolved. The membership of the Synod consists mainly of the active ministers of each congregation, retired minsters and a representative elder appointed by the Session of each congregation. DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE Dervock Reformed Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Ireland. The Reformed Presbyterian Church of Ireland, as a Reformed Church within the wider body of Christ is grounded in the Scriptures, and believes in the triune God - Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and that its members can enter into a relationship with that God through acceptance of Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord. That relationship is expressed through a range of activities.
Reformed esbytenan Church OF IXELA*D DERVOCK CONGREGATION OF THE REFORMED PRE5BERIAN CHURCH OF IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (convd) AcfiviTIES AND oBJEIVEs The congregation meets for worship every Sunday and visitors are always welcome to join. The Sacrament of the Lords Supper is observed four times 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 meetings and has a wide range of ministries for all ages, including: Sabbath School Covenanter Youth Parents & Toddlers Saturday Night Youth Club Women's Fellowship Men's Fellowship Friendship Group Bowling Club Holiday Bible Club Walking group ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Worship and prayer The congregation normally meets for worship each Sunday at 11.30am. Each Tuesday evening there is also an opportunity for members to meet together for fellowship, to study the Scriptures and for a time of prayer. As well as our weekly regular services during the year, the services are also on line, we celebrated the sacrament of the Lord's Supper twice, as well as the sacrament of baptism once. At 31 December 2022 there were 53 communicant members and 29 families connected with the congregation. The average week attendance at morning worship is 52. Pastoral care Members of the congregation who are unable to attend church due to sickne55 or age are visited on a regular basis by the elders or by other members of the congregation.
Reformed Ftesbyterian Church QT IRILA.4P DERVOCK CONGREGATION OF THE REFORMED PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH OF IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd) Mission and outreach At a local level the congregation served its members and the wider community in numerous ways through its various organizations and ministries (see below). The congregation supports the Mission Committee which is a central fund of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of 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 Mission Committee provides financial support for mission personnel at home and overseas, enables church planting, and keeps local congregations up to date with developments on the mission field. 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. Synod The minister and one of our elders were nominated to attend the meeting of the Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Ireland held on zoom in June.
Reformed Ftesbyterian Church UF IXELA4D DERVOCK CONGREGATION OF THE REFORMED PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH OF IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd) Organisations Sabbath School: The children were taught weekly from the Bible from February to June and from September to November. The Women's Fellowshi usually meet on the second Monday of the month, January, February, March and April and October, November and December. This year the WF participated in an 8 week bible study from January to March. The WF gave generously to mission at home and overseas. WF The Friendshi Grou meet monthly on Wednesday. Speakers come and present a variety of topics. The Men's Fellowshi met once during the year. Holida Bible Club. Met for 4 evenings in June with games and activities for local children. Covenanter Youth have not met this year. Youth Club Meet on a Friday night from 6.30pm - 8.00pm. with games and activities for local children, Parents and Toddlers ran on Friday mornings from September. Walkin Grou Walk and fresh air for all Several members of the congregation have taken part in voluntary outreach teams. Volunteers The Trustees wish to acknowledge their deep appreciation of those who give freely of their time bv serving on committees and helping with organizations and other church activities.
RefortTEd Fknsbyterian Church IKELA.%D DERVOCK CONGREGATION OF THE REFORMED PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH OF IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (convd) PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMENT The purpose of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Ireland is to support and advance the Christian Faith according to the Word of God and in accordance with the 'Book of Government and Order of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Ireland,. l. What are the direct benefitsflowingfrom the orgonisotion s purposes? The provision of churches as places of worship Public access to worship of a devotional nature Provision of a moral/ethical framework based on Biblical principles Opportunities for social interaction among members and with the public in general Encouragement to live and participate in and contribute to community life based on Christian principles 2. How can the benefits identified be demonstrotedP The benefits are easily demonstrated in that each Congregation provides a place for meeting and worship. These are open to all. Other benefits will be seen in the lives of people conforming more and more to the highest ethical and moral standards in accordance with Christian faith. There will be further benefit to the public as members interact with the communities in which they live and demonstrate the benefits of living according to Christian principles in consistent Christian Faith. Benefits can be demonstrated through our missionary and outreach work and through our training of students for the Christian Ministry at the Reformed Theological College. 3. Is there any harm orising from ony of the purposes? There will be no harm as a result of the work of the Church 4. Who ore the chority's beneficiarie5 ? The weekly worship services and Bible study and prayer groups are open to members and adherents and other members of the public who may wish to attend. Only those who meet the membership requirements of the denomination may participate in the observance of the Lord's Supper (Holy Communion). Outreach work is conducted in the neighbourhoods of the places of worship and in those area5 where the denomination is seeking to establish a presence. Many congregations maintain a website which will include access to audio recordings of services including sermons. 5. Is there any private benefitflowing from ony purposes ? The only private benefit within the context of the work of the Church will be the deeper understanding and experience gained by those who are involved in promoting the aims of the Church. The Session has had regard to the Charity Commissions public benefit requirement statutory guidance.
Refumed F¥esbytenan Church O¥ IKLLASD DERVOCK CONGREGATION OF THE REFORMED PRESBYfERIAN CHURCH OF IRELAND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT (cont'd) FINANCIAL REVIEW The congregation's main source of income is members, contributions through the Weekly Freewill Offering. There were 30 contributors during the year133 in 20211 donating a total of £ 50,5141£ 60,946 in 2021). Total Income of the congregation during the year was £ 91,582 compared to £ 89,692 in the previous year. Total expenditure increased from £ 53,357 in the previous year to £ 77,874 in the current year. 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 congregations total income does not exceed £250.000. the Trustees have elected under Section 64131 of the Charities Act {Northern Ireland) 2008 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 f inancial position. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the congregation and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detettion of fraud and other irregularities. Approved by the Session at a meeting th n 24 October 2023 and signed on its behalf by Samuel Bleakly David McKeeman 24th October 2023 24th October 2023