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C ON GR EG A T ION AL C OMMI T T EE
R EP OR T 2019
I write this report in the most surreal of Technology has been installing a new CCTV
times, which much has been said about so I system, door entry systems, and TV screens
will try not to repeat. Unfortunately, we nd to stream various content, with the new online
ourselves apart as a fellowship, mostly now services adding signi cantly to their workload.
connected by electronics and screens. Catering has seen a steady increase in
Normally this report would be delivered by demand and has welcomed four new
myself in the Sanctuary at our annual general volunteers this past year to help deal with
meeting! For me, not having to verbally that. The Building subgroup remains focused
deliver this report is one positive and probably on our buildings, having recently identi ed
for most of you, dodging that experience, is faults in the Sanctuary roof. A plan of action
good also. was set out and passed through the main
committee, with works planned to be
Thankfully our fellowship has had another completed this summer. The Admin and
very blessed year. Notably, our building fund Personnel subgroup has dealt with several
has seen such generosity in the loans, changes in sta , put in place some new sta
contributions and gifts from our members. policies and oversaw Diane’s return to work
We had considered at one stage, the need to in October 2019.
borrow up to one million pounds! That’s a lot
of zeros and when you factor in the chargeable The Communications subgroup have
interest from our lender, well that’s even more implemented a new piece of software called
zeros. God, however, blessed our faith in his ChurchSuite, which many of you will now be
plans and we don’t have a bank loan to repay. familiar with, in helping to organise rotas. The
We have contributed over one million system is being continually expanded and has
pounds to date and have another £400,000 required many hours of work to put in place.
approximately to repay, of which no interest is I want to thank James Hamill, as outgoing
being charged. Incredible! However, we should Treasurer, for the work he has contributed to
not be surprised when we consider how the running of the church nances and
gracious God has been to us in the past. If we welcome Adrian Pogue as our new Church
continue, as we must, to remain ‘in him’ this Treasurer. Both men work alongside the
surely won’t change. Finance subgroup and oversee many policies
and procedures which protect and manage the
I want to thank the Congregational Committee huge sums of money, which pass through our
members who put in many sel ess hours. church.
I do, however, want to single out the subgroup
convenors who have so patiently put up with This summary doesn’t communicate the vast
constant demands for information and number of hours and the extent of the work
reports. So, to Brian Adams, Uel Marcus, carried out by the congregational committee
Philip McCartney, Jim Millar, Marie Hamilton on behalf of the congregation. Indeed, the
and Richard Marshall, your commitment and congregation are indebted to all who serve so
perseverance are truly appreciated. These faithfully in the congregational committee.
subgroups have been very busy and successful
this past year. One matter of deep regret is the loss of
our brother, friend and serving committee
member this past year, James Stevenson.
I miss his wisdom, quick wit and that wicked
sense of humour which was always
accompanied with a wide grin and
mischievous glint in his eyes.
I miss you, Jimmy.
