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CONTENTS

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MESSAGE FROM THE SENIOR PA S T O R

THE RE-ENGINEERING PROJECT - BUILDING THE ‘NEW CHURCH’

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TIGH TKN OTS ( TH E M A RRIA GE M IN ISTRY ) - CO UPLES’ WE E KE N D A WA Y

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OU R Y E AR AT A GL AN C E

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TH E UN C OMM ON WOMA N C ON FE RE N C E

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T HE P UR S UIT O F GO D C O N F E RE N C E

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T H E M A N DA T E M E N’S C O NF E R E N C E

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SOCIAL MEDIA IS H E R E T O S TAY

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KIDZ FIRST THE CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

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KILI CLIMB MAKING A DIFFERENCE

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MAXIMISING POTENTIAL

FINANCIAL S U M M A RY

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O ur O nline C hurch Jes us H o us e Rad io A C all To Serv e (A C TS) Week C hurch Plants ’ Reunio n C hurch So cial Res po ns ibility

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MESSAGE FROM THE

SENIOR PASTOR Wel co m e to o u r 2 0 1 6 annual re p ort. Je s us H ous e conti nue s t o evo lve a s we e m br a ce th e ch a lle ng e of b ui ldi ng a vi b rant, s p i ri tually mat ure a nd re l evant ch urch of th e 2 1s t Ce ntury.

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n 2016, the process of re-engineering for the next phase of our existence continued in earnest. Our vision is clear, a multicultural church, with spiritually mature individuals of all generations living out their God-given purpose; people who are passionate about social justice and committed to the spiritual transformation of society through the preaching of the complete message of Christ. The theme for our report The Evolving Church - is indicative of the journey we are on towards the realisation of this vision.

This report on our activities is a reflection of God’s faithfulness as we continue to pursue the vision that He has given us to spread the love of Christ to a hurting world. We remain firmly focused on and committed to our goal of building multicultural communities of individuals of all ages who are progressively growing stronger in their relationship with God and one another, and who have a positive impact on their environment.

We have focused our efforts in this process on 12 areas – Prayer, The New Sound, Culture, Children, Youth and Young Adults, Evangelism, Outreach, Technology, Leadership, Discipleship, Relocation and Operations.

We are overwhelmed at His love for us and grateful for your partnership throughout 2016. Thank you for your selflessness, for giving of your resources – your time, talent and treasure. Your sacrifice enables us to reach more people in our local and international communities. I particularly want to commend the leadership and the volunteers for their commitment to the vision; going beyond the boundaries of duty was the norm for these groups.

Prayer is the linchpin of all that we do and our total reliance on the Lord for direction is reflected in our prioritisation of prayer. We engaged in various initiatives designed to encourage more people into a lifestyle of prayer.

A deep thirst for God defines our worship and was the catalyst for increased innovation in our creative expression and greater collaboration between the arts and technology. The term “New Sound” speaks of our desire for a refreshing, contemporary and prophetic worship experience.

We look ahead to 2017 with excitement and curiosity as we watch God’s plans unfold.

We are deeply humbled to be a part of His work in the United Kingdom and cannot wait to see where He is leading us!

- Agu Irukwu

If you would like additional information on our activities, please contact us at info@jesushouse.org.uk

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AGU AND SOLA IRUKWU 4

WHO WE ARE Our vision is...

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a m u l t ic u l t u r a l c h u rc h m a d e u p o f s p ir it u a l l y m a t u re p e o pl e o f a l l a ge s l iv ing o u t t h e ir G od g ive n p u r p o s e ; a p e o p l e w h o a re p a s s io n a t e a bo u t s o c ia l j u s ti ce a nd c o m m it t e d t o t h e s p ir it u a l tr a n s f o r m a t io n o f s o c ie t y t h ro ugh t h e p re a c h in g o f t h e c o m p l ete m e s s a g e o f C h r is t .

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THE JESUS HOUSE I SEE I see...

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OUR Mission Statement In P ursuit o f Go d, D iscovering Purp o se, Maximising Po te ntial and Im p ac ting Live s

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OUR Core Values FAIT H – a beli ef i n Go d an d a c o mmi tmen t to th e Bible as His inf al l i b l e Wo rd E XCELLENCE – a c o mmi tment to ex c ep ti o nal practices th at l ead to ex c ep ti o n al resu l ts PE OPLE – we are p assi o nate ab o u t p eo p l e; l o v i ng , respecting and serv i n g o n e an o th er as f ami l y U NIT Y – wor k i ng to g eth er to f u l f i l o u r mi ssi o n H OLINES S – ac ti n g w i th tran sp arenc y, acc o u n tab i l i t y and integr ity H U MILIT Y – rec o g ni si n g and ap p rec i ati ng th at al l th at we do and h av e i s by th e g rac e o f Go d GENE ROS IT Y – g i v i n g o f o u r ti me, o u r tal en t an d o ur treasure to ser v e th e Ki ng d o m o f Go d KINGDOM OR I E N TAT I O N – w e are c o mmi tted to using our resourc es to serv e th e B o d y o f Ch ri st

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THE THE RE-ENGINEERING PROJECT B ui l d i n g t h e ‘ N e w C h u r c h ’

BACKGROUND As we approached our 20th anniversary, we focused our attention on the next phase in the life of the church and the need to lay the right foundation upon which to build the ‘new church’ - a thriving church for the 21st century, a multicultural and multi-generational community where individuals are encouraged to develop and strengthen their relationship with God, and seek to positively impact their environment.

The Re-engineering Project was initiated in September 2013 following a message delivered

by Pastor Agu in which he gave an assessment of the ‘state of the church’ and highlighted the need to review, at all levels, the way we ‘do church’ in order to ensure a vibrant, spiritually mature church for the future.

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The vision for the New Church is “a multicultural church made up of spiritually mature people of all ages living out their Godgiven purpose; a people who are passionate about social justice and committed to the spiritual transformation of society through the preaching of the complete message of Christ.

The Reengineering Project Stewarding the Future Ps 127:1

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FOCUS AREAS We identified 12 areas of church ministry which are critical to the realisation of the vision for the New Church. These are:

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A SPIRIT-LED AND CHRIST-CENTRED CULTURE A church with a thriving and engaging multicultural community where the predominant culture is the Christian culture and the Word and the Holy Spirit are central to all we do.

PRAYER A House of prayer where we experience the practical demonstration of God’s power.

YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT (AGES 14-35 YEARS OLD)

Engaging and maturing our youth and young adults and also developing a new generation of leaders.

CHILDREN (0-13 YEARS OLD) A fun and engaging environment that caters for the spiritual and emotional development of children from birth to age 13.

EVANGELISM A church with a heart for those who are not yet believers using relevant evangelistic strategies to reach people.

OUTREACH (CSR/ COMMUNITY ACTION) A church that demonstrates the love of Christ in practical ways by serving our local and international communities.

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TECHNOLOGY A church that leverages continued advancements in technology and global interaction to propel the gospel of Christ in every aspect of its church operations.

NEW SOUND Striving towards a worship experience that is refreshing, contemporary and prophetic. Involves all our creative ministries.

LEADERSHIP A system that harnesses and trains the fivefold expressions ministry within the church, and also develops future pastors and a wholly beneficial church planting strategy.

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DISCIPLESHIP A church that uses an effective system to develop and equip Christians including a sustainable system of fellowship and discipleship in smaller communities within the church.

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RELOCATION An effective transition of our physical building taking into consideration the church’s operational needs with the aim of ensuring minimal disruption during the transition.

OPERATIONS Effective systems, processes and structures including performance measurements that will underpin the New Church Vision in future years.

CORE STATEMENTS As part of this project, we are also reviewing our process of communicating the church’s core statements such as the Vision, Mission and Core values. The aim is to promote the church’s ethos and ensure the congregation can proactively engage with the church.

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O u r m i s s ion, our va l ues a nd our m i n i s t r i e s are informed a nd und erpinned b y o u r corners t one s cripture:

‘Yo u m u st love t he LO RD y our G o d w i t h all y our he ar t , all y o u r s o u l, and all y our m ind.’

Th i s i s t h e f ir st and g re at e st c o m m an dme nt . A se c ond is e q u ally i m por t ant : ‘Love y our n e i gh b o ur as y our se lf .’ T he e n t i re law and all t he de m ands o f t h e p ro phe t s are b ase d on t h e s e t wo c ommandme nt s M at t h ew 22:37-4 0 (N LT )

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Loving God Impacting Lives

Transforming Communities

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Delegates at the Uncommon Woman Conference #SocialMedia is here to stay

Chantelle Oluchi’s EP launch

The Kili Climb team

Community project in Brazil

Jesus House Radio broadcast team

Chizor Akisanya’s book Launch The ‘Free Fall’ EP launch

Patrick Maidoh’s book launch

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A couple at the Tight Knots Weekend Away

The Mandate Men’s Conference

Mo Adiah’s EP launch

Volunteers during A Call to Serve (ACTS) Week

The Kidz First drama production

ESTHERS’ 1830

An inclusive & empowering community within Jesus House for women aged 18-30s

CELEBRATING LIFE

Annual banquet for senior citizens

CHRISTMAS LUNCH ON JESUS CLOJ

Delivering hampers to the less-privileged

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‘THE ESTHERS’ WOMEN’S MINISTRY CHRISTMAS PARTY – THEMED ‘SPARKLE’

Guest minist

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor E.A. Adeboye and the Israeli Ambassador to the UK, Ambassador H. E. Mark Regev

20th year anniversary celebrations of the Festival of Life gathering at Excel London with 45,000 attending

Pastor Folu Adeboye, wife of the General Overseer receiving the Hadassah Award from the Israeli Ambassador

RAISED UP IN CHRIST (RUC) Youth Ministry Christmas party

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Guests at the Men’s ministry Christmas party

SOZO (THE JESUS HOUSE SINGLES’ MINISTRY - Doing life together) Guests at the in-door picnic and donating food to the Colindale Food bank

IT WEEK Delegates at the annual IT conference

BIG PICTURE 2016

Community Action Initiative for teenagers on the Grahame Park Estate

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The Evolving Church

LOVING GOD

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THE PURSUIT OF GOD CONFERENCE (1st – 21st June 2016)

Held annually since 2002, the Pursuit of God (POG) conference was born out of a vision to facilitate a gathering of people who hunger for progressive intimacy with God, who want to explore new depths of heartfelt worship, and who long for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

Usually held over 21 days in June, POG brings together renowned speakers and teachers from diverse backgrounds to challenge and equip individuals to lead effective lives as Christians.

The theme in 2016 was ‘Jesus’. Speakers included in-house pastors and returning guest ministers, Reverend Joe Olaiya, President and Founder of Living Faith Foundation and Dr Okey Onuzo, consultant nephrologist and spiritual mentor. Worship was led by the Jesus House music ministry, the Tribe of Judah. The daily evening programme included a reflection on the life, person and ministry of our Lord Jesus.

A game-changing POG: Jesus My healer

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n Friday 3 June 2016, the awareness that I’d held previously of Jesus as a healer became my reality.

When Pastor Agu said that POG 2016 would be game-changing, I believed him but did not expect to

encounter Jesus as a healer.

That Friday evening, my heart and mind were elsewhere. I was in the service but distracted by thoughts to do with work and various personal needs. Reverend Joe Olaiya, an anointed, dynamic servant of God, was ministering on healing…I saw myself that evening with no desperate need for a physical healing.

However, something in my spirit prompted me to be engaged with the prayers and as I did so, the unexpected happened.

You see, I did have a need of a physical healing. My right foot had been injured since the Easter weekend... I was not fully sure what had caused it but that weekend I had been limping and my foot was swollen. For the first few days of the new week, I was unable to walk on it at all and could feel pain in my foot even when sitting or lying down.

There was obviously a problem, the pain was there, at times it would be worse than others, sometimes I would be limping to avoid placing too much weight on the foot. And so, the pain remained, some days worse than others. That is exactly how I was that Friday evening, making confessions about healing and thinking of areas in my life completely unrelated to my foot, when Jesus, the great healer and wonderful master physician who

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As told by Esther Godwin answers even before we ask, began to heal me.

A cold icy sensation like water began to move over my right leg and foot. I was alert to this because it was warm in church, but my foot was feeling cold and icy and the sensation was like someone gently pouring water on my leg and foot, a tingling watery sensation. I was thinking this is strange and the pain that had been there when I entered the service and which I was always conscious of whenever I stood, was being replaced with this watery sensation. This could not be real. Was I, Esther, really being healed? But I didn’t ask for healing in my foot. ‘Jesus, is this you? Are you healing me?’ The response within my heart was, ‘yes’.

But then self-doubt began to creep in. Unbelief, confusion, fear. No, this cannot be real…The pain was gone. Amazing. The Spirit ministered to my heart, ‘I know all your problems, I’ve healed you, how can you not trust me to take care of the problems that most concern you. I will.’

I was humbled. Jesus is the one who changes the game. Jesus is my healer. Thanksgiving continues to fill my heart.

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THE TIGHT KNOTS

Couples’ Weekend Away 2016

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he Jesus House marriage ministry, Tight Knots, is committed to helping couples build Christcentred marriages that thrive on commitment, intimacy and growth; healthy, fulfilling and lasting marriages that will leave a legacy for future generations.

The 2016 weekend away was the 18th of its kind but the first one at a destination outside the United Kingdom.

The Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort and Hotel Spa in Albufeira, Portugal, was the perfect venue for the gathering of 66 couples who came together to learn more about each other and about God’s purpose for marriage, to meet other couples and to enjoy some rest and relaxation in an idyllic setting. The programme of activities included teachings, workshops, various opportunities for frank and open discussions on different aspects of marriage, and a dinner dance. A special highlight of the 2016 event was a sea-front sunset renewal of vows ceremony.

Making thumbprints – symbolising the uniquenes of each marriage Enjoying the picture-perfect view

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Mr and Mrs Iroche

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Workshop activities

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Boys hanging out

Sotonye and Adebayo Deru

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Isaac and Lily Onoh

Renewal of Vows Ceremony

Getting ready for dinner

Dancing the night away

Dupe and Stanley Jemegbe

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ince it began in 2012, the annual Uncommon Woman Conference has continued to build on the successes of previous years. Over 700 women came together between the 20th and 21st of May for the two-day event themed ‘Inspirit’.

It was a chance for the ladies to let their hair down, to be refreshed, energised and empowered as they connected with inspirational women of diverse ages and backgrounds.

The lineup of speakers, who are making great strides in their respective fields, included Michelle McKinney Hammond, bestselling author, speaker, television presenter and singer; Eniola Aluko, England and Chelsea footballer, lawyer and advocate for gender and racial equality in sports; Claudine Reid MBE, social enterprise adviser, television and radio presenter, and Arianna Walker, Executive Director of Mercy UK. Having been adopted in 2014 as the conference charity for that year, Mercy UK, which supports young women with life controlling challenges such as self-harm, eating disorders and depression, was welcomed back in 2016.

Music was provided by the Jesus House’s worship team, The Tribe of Judah and Chantelle Oluchi, gospel singer/ songwriter from Watford, United Kingdom, whose passion for music, especially worship music, led to the

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release of her first EP “Not Going Back”.

In the words of one delegate: “Every year I wait with anticipation for what will be a gathering of beautiful, powerful, strong, inspirational women.

Yes, some of us will be vulnerable, some of us will be struggling and some of us will be scarred but that doesn’t take away from our strength and beauty.

I LOVE these gatherings because they remind me of the power, beauty and ability of women, a reminder we don’t often get in our day to day lives. I love these gatherings because we get to meet new people, different people; women from all walks of life with different life experiences...the sisterhood!”

Michelle McKinney Hammond The Uncommon Woman choir featuring the Tribe of Judah

Connecting with one another

Members of the organising team

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Social Media booth

Michelle McKinney Hammond

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Claudine Reid

Sola Irukwu

Sola Irukwu (Convener)

Arianna Walker

Eniola Aluko

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ELEVATE Since its return in 2013, the annual Mandate Men’s Conference has continued to experience year on year growth. The 16th conference held at Jesus House between the 1st and 3rd of September was hailed as one of the most transformational and inspirational so far. The theme in 2016 was ‘Elevate’. At 7.00 p.m. the hall was plunged into momentary darkness.

Delegates could just make out the hulking silhouette of a specially adapted Cosworth 2.0lt 16 valve rally car as it glided into the auditorium, steered by a member of the Christian rally racing team Alpha and Omega. Exactly on cue, the lights came on. The bemused audience erupted into cheers and applause as conference host, Pastor Agu Irukwu, emerged from the vehicle with the unique number plate – JOHN 316! The 2016 Mandate Men’s Conference had opened with a bang.

The focus of the conference over the years has been to provide the tools and skills to enable men to live out their faith in everyday life, in their relationships, businesses and careers.

The Mandate Men’s Choir took centre stage for an uplifting worship session followed by a transformational talk delivered

by Dr A.R. Bernard, the Senior Pastor of the Christian Cultural Centre in Brooklyn, New York.

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MANDATE 2016

Lanre Olusola

The Mandate Social Media Team

Over the next two days the delegates were challenged by Lanre Olusola, The Catalyst, who is recognised as one of Africa’s premier Life, Mind, Emotions and Behavioural Change Coaches and Matt Bird, bestselling author, speaker and business relationship expert, who works with individuals and organisations to transition from where they are to where they desire to be.

Pastor Agu wrapped up the final evening with a talk breaking down the conference theme, highlighting amongst others, the need for careful planning and reminding the audience that true elevation can only come from God.

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The conference was concluded on Saturday 3rd September with a breakfast held this year at the Hilton London Metropole.

Mr Dimeji Edwards, strategist, entrepreneur and the CEO of Hyde Energy, one of the first and largest indigenous oil and gas trading companies

Mr Dimeji Edwards

Dr A.R. Bernard

operating out of Lagos, Nigeria was the speaker.

Another conference highlight was the Man Cave / Gaming Room which had enough gadgets to satisfy even the most ardent gamer. The cave was a rousing success considering the steady trickle of men disappearing through its entrance and the shouts of laughter and excitement that rang out constantly.

Matt Bird

Pastor Agu Irukwu

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C THE JESUS HOUSE CHILDREN’S MINISTRY (for children aged 2 – 12 years)

TM4:12 (‘Team’ 4.12)

TM4:12 take their name from the scripture in 1 Timothy 4:12: “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”

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lose to 500 children attended our Kidz First services each week. In 2016 the ministry’s theme was ‘Living by faith, rooted in His

word.’

Kidz First’s designated charity for 2016 was Water Aid, an international charity committed to improving the lives of disadvantaged people through access to clean water and sanitation. Through the year there were various fundraising activities in which the children participated, including dress up days and games days. The teachers also got involved in the activities, for example baking cakes for sale. One particularly brave teacher, Deacon Kwabena Asare, took up the challenge of a public shearing of his ten-year old dreadlocks as part of the fundraising drive. A total of £1410 was raised for Water Aid. For the second year running, some of the children attended the popular South London Christian Camp accompanied by adult volunteers.

They had the opportunity to connect with children from different backgrounds and cultures in a fun environment.

Also during the year eight children attended Baptism preparation classes and were baptized at a special baptism service in September.

A graduation ceremony was held for the outgoing class of 13-year olds who were transitioning to the teenage church (TM 4:12 for ages 13 – 15 years) in September.

Kidz First Drama Group

A highlight every year is the weekend dedicated to the ministry when the work of the children and their carers is showcased. In 2016 this was extended to a week and given the official title ‘Jesus House Children’s Week’.

The week-long programme of activities (from Monday 7th – Friday 11th November) included the circulation of daily requests written by the children on various issues that affected them such as bullying, fear, exams, disability, the loss of a parent and loneliness. A special child-focused anointing service led by Pastor Agu was held on Friday 11th November. The week concluded with the children playing a crucial role in running all the Sunday services.

In December, a few families braved the winter chill and went on a family retreat to Rock UK’s Caroty Wood. It was a great opportunity to get to know other families.

Children and adults alike enjoyed the range of activities on offer.

The Kidz First Christmas party brought a busy but funfilled year to a fitting conclusion.

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Taking on a challenge of a Lifetime and making a difference in the world

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n the 23rd of January 2016, Pastor Sola Irukwu and Dr. Marcellina Coker, a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, joined a team of doctors from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), on the challenge of a lifetime - climbing Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa - to raise money for and awareness of women’s health issues worldwide.

RCOG works to improve healthcare for women worldwide by setting standards for the clinical practice of obstetrics and gynaecology in the UK and across the world, providing training for obstetricians and gynaecologists and advocating for women’s healthcare.

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Embarking on a feat of this nature required physical fitness and the mental capacity to withstand the arduous task of walking for several hours at a time in increasing altitude. Embracing the altitude challenges, Pastor Sola and Dr. Coker joined the other trekkers for a 9.00 a.m. start, each day, walking 5 – 6 hours at a slow and steady pace as they made their ascent.

The final steps to the finish line in any race are both taxing and rewarding, and the home stretch to the summit, which is said to be one of the steepest and most demanding, was no different. However, with grit and determination, they reached the summit of Kilimanjaro, arriving to a beautiful view of the roof top of Africa, and there they celebrated the successful climb, which took 6 days.

Scaling Kilimanjaro

There couldn’t have been a better time. I am at a stage in my life where the impact I have on my generation and the generation to come has become paramount. The moment I was informed about the Mission to Kilimanjaro to raise awareness of female genital mutilation and maternal mortality, I knew it was something I had to do.

As I write this I remember tales of various women I have come across during my travels; women who, while looking forward to the birth of their baby, suffered through the emotional turmoil of child bearing complications and had their lives cut short in their prime. The denial of these women’s rights to life has been a constant burden to me.

As I took each difficult step up the mountain, as the pains became more and more unbearable, the thought of the many women around the world who are likely to benefit from my accomplishment compelled me to reach the summit of Kilimanjaro. The pain was worth it!

M a rce l l i na C o ke r ( F R C OG , MB B S) i s Ob s te tri c Cli ni cal Di rec t o r a t We st H e r tf o rd sh i re H os p i tals NH S Trus t. Sh e i s als o a leader at Jes u s H o u se .

Donations from the Jesus House congregation totaling £3086 were utilized as part funding for the RCOG’s Excellence in Essential Gynaecological Skills pilot courses developed for training healthcare workers in the recognition of and provision of care for gynaecological diseases and to address the major causes of mortality and morbidity in women. The courses were rolled out in Sri Lanka (June 2016), Eastern Nigeria (July 2016) and Bangladesh (September 2016).

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Maximising Potential A s a co m m u ni ty , we s tri ve to cre ate an e nvi ronme nt i n w h i ch eve r y o ne i s enab le d to fully li ve out th e i r true li fe p u r po s e , by f a ci l i ta ti ng op p ortuni ti e s for deve lop me nt an d t h e cu l ti va ti o n o f Go d-g i ve n g i fts . We call th i s ‘max i mi s i n g p o te nti a l ’ a nd i t i s e s s e nti ally th e p art of our vi s i on th a t d e s i re s to s e e p e op le b e th e b e s t th e y can b e .

In 2 0 1 6 , we w i tne s s e d many i ns p i ri ng s tori e s of me mb e rs o f Jes u s H o u se w h o by God’s g race di s ti ng ui s h e d th e ms e lve s in l i te r a r y wo r k s , th e cre ati ve arts and h i g h e r e ducati on.

The public presentation of Chizor Akisanya’s book ‘Complete in Him’, a compelling and inspiring story about overcoming life’s challenges, on 9th January.

■■ The launch of Mo Adiah’s EP, ‘Free’, on 10th July.

■■ The release of Jacy Mai’s EP ‘The Secret Place’, on 12th November.

■■ The launch of Chantelle Oluchi’s EP, ‘Not Going Back’, on 23rd April.

■■ An evening of celebration of ‘The Protagonist’, a written work of fiction, by Patrick Maidoh, on 27th January.

■■ The release of the music single ‘Trust’ by ‘Free Fall’, a group of friends on 11th December.

■■ The achievement of a PhD degree by Dr. Abraham Olatoke at the age of 73, on 15th December.

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CHIZOR AKISANYA BOOK LAUNCH - Complete in Him An inspirational story of faith, hope, and healing.

The public presentation took place at Jesus House on Saturday 9th January.

CHANTELLE EP - Not Going Back Tells the story of Chantelle’s childhood struggles and challenges and her fight to overcome the negative effects of her past.

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JACY MAI EP - The Secret Place Following a tour in the U. S. Jacy Mai released her EP, The Secret Place at a Worship Night on the 12th November.

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PATRICK MAIDOH BOOK LAUNCH - The Protagonist An evening celebrating the work of Patrick Maidoh was held at the UK Houses of Parliament, Macmillan Suite and hosted by Matthew Offord MP (Hendon). ‘The Protagonist’ examines the phenomenon of cult gangs within the Nigerian education system.

FREE FALL SINGLE - Trust Free Fall was the result of a group of friends getting together, attending vocal training classes and deciding to form a group. They subsequently went on to release a single called Trust. All the proceeds from its sale went to Great Ormond Street Hospital in London which is one of the world’s leading children’s hospitals.

MO ADIAH EP - Free Nominated for best female gospel act in the Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television and Arts (BEFFTA) awards, Mo Adiah’s EP, Free, is an impressive mix of gospel, jazz and R&B sounds

DR. ABRAHAM OLATOKE Pastors Agu and Sola with 73-year-old Dr. Abraham Olatoke after he graduated with a PhD in Renewal Energy – Solar and Wind, from Brunel University. Dr. Olatoke’s amazing story illustrates the point that you are never too old to maximise potential.

At Jesus House we encourage people to maximise their potential. We do this by providing an environment where gifts and talents can be developed and nurtured.

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SOCIAL

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i s h e r e t o s tay A t th e be g i nni ng of 2 016, many ch urch e s we re f i nally a d o p ti ng th e u se of I ns tag ram, Tw i tte r and Face b ook but some churches appeared hesitant about using social media o r we re no t ta k i n g full advantag e of i ts vas t p os s i b i li ti es.

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People are building important networks and connections online and social media is becoming a valuable way for people to connect. During the year, our Communications team identified the need for a more strategic and increased effort on social media and our digital channels in general.

This led us to develop a strategy focused on creative content and high quality images that told a story. At the Uncommon Woman Conference 2016 we introduced our social media photo booth to rave reviews and

It is one of the first avenues through which people find Jesus House London

It helps to build relationships with friends of our members

attracted new followers on our channels.

Our social media team explored creative ways to tell the Jesus House story, using images, hashtags and designs. This new strategy improved engagement and increased the number of followers on our digital channels during the course of the year.

In 2016, social media became a critical aspect of our communication strategy.

Through its use we have been able to increase our followers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

It helps us connect with people from different parts of the world

We are building an online community where people can connect with the church and each other

Instagram from 1,400 to 2,840

Facbook from 4500 to 5,814

The message of Christ is shared farther than could ever have been imagined previously

Twitter from 8,000 on to 10,700

Our church family has no borders

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The world is closer than we think, and technology has given us the opportunity to reach people on a global scale. Imagine sharing the gospel of Christ with a teenager in India who would otherwise not hear about the saving grace of Christ, or with a grandmother in Mexico who desires to pray for her grandchildren.

The Jesus House online portal has evolved from just a platform through which services are streamed, to a social platform where you can chat, share and engage with others. This vibrant community is facilitated by a team of hosts whose remit is to show the love of Christ to all.

Visitors on ‘JH Church Online’ come from all walks of life and different parts of the world and could very well be your next door neighbour, like Doris who connects from Norway.

Her story below inspired us and strengthened our desire to reach and connect with people where they are!

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Church Online

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I live in a remote area of Norway and usually join service online on Sundays. When I heard about POG [the Pursuit of God conference], I knew I had to join, though I had to study for exams. Every single day has been a blessing and somehow I have managed to be here for 19 days. My plans for this holiday are to STUDY the gospels not only to know more about my Redeemer and Saviour but also by the help of the Holy Spirit to be a ‘Jesus’.

Also I have this testimony and it only has to be the hand of God. On one of the days I prayed with someone and we prayed about my job situation and spiritual life. On June 14th I got a 5-week summer job offer in the laboratory at my university and will be paid the equivalent of £5000 and will also publish a scientific paper which is good for my CV. I have had a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering since 2007 and have never worked as an engineer. I am taking a second Master’s in Process Technology presently. I had to add these details so you would really understand that power has changed hands in my life. Restoration has come to me, and like Pastor Agu said yesterday the work is going to be quick. I bless the name of the Lord for the salvation of my soul and all He will do. Thanks for the good work you do online for us. God bless you.

- A member of our online audience

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Je su s H o u se C h u rc h O n l ine br in gs the wo rld c l o s e r a nd m a ke s it e a s ie r fo r u s to e n ga g e w it h e a c h o t h e r, o u r c o m m u n it y a n d f ind h u m a n it y thro u g h th e s c re e n s o f o u r d ev ic e s .

Church Online STATS ONLINE CHURCH QUARTER

MESSAGES SENT

USERS NEW USERS

SALVATIONS

PRAYER

1ST QUARTER

12,474

44

31

209

2ND QUARTER

21,199

66

26

361

3RD QUARTER

19,499

30

29

282

4TH QUARTER

19,315

17

13

229

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JESUS HOUSE RADIO

a brief overview

J

esus House Radio (JH Radio) is part of the communications department and one of the ministries of Jesus House.

The radio station was set-up in 2007 to convey information about the church including advice and weekly updates about upcoming events. In 2012, JH Radio started producing radio shows with a vast range of content. The station now caters to a variety of Christian music styles and broadcasts over the internet. Its broadcasts can be heard within the church premises via the PA system and on our shuttle buses as they transport church members between local underground and bus stations and the church.

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Jesus House Radio is an online Christian broadcasting station; an evangelical tool, equipping the body of Christ and is available 24-hours-aday and 7-days-a-week

In recent years, the services provided by JH Radio have grown from being broadcast over the Internet via the Jesus House website to various other mobile platforms and applications. On average, Jesus House Radio broadcasts to about 500-1,000 listeners every week in locations all around the world.

HIGHLIGHTS OF 2016 1. JH Radio leadership team visit to BBC Radio in Birmingham 2. Interviews with Israel Houghton, American singer, songwriter, producer and worship leader; and Sinach, award-winning Nigerian gospel singer.

3. Live broadcasts from the church foyer 4. Commissioning of the radio studio with new state of the art broadcasting equipment and retiring of the previous 9-year-old platform.

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The Evolving Church TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES 58

In August 2011, as stories of widespread looting and destruction of property in communities across England dominated the news, Jesus House embraced an opportunity to reach out to our community in a practical demonstration of the love of Christ. This led to an annual week-long scheme during which teams of volunteers from Jesus House donate their time to provide a much-needed clearing and decluttering service to our neighbours in the borough of Barnet. Each year the volunteers are able to reach out to more and more households and in 2016, 48 homes (the most so far) were served during A Call to Serve (ACTS) Week.

A d a un ti n g p ro sp e c t As the Jesus House shuttle bus pulled up at the house, the warm, soothing tones of the GPS voice said “You have arrived at your destination.”

The Team Lead avoided the gaze of his fellow teammates, guessing that their expressions mirrored the panic he was trying hard to hide.

He took a look at the thick hedge spilling over the garden fence and then took a second look at the address on the clipboard he held in his hands; it confirmed his fears.

As he turned to face his team he sent up a silent prayer, and heard himself say in a voice infused with enthusiasm and vigour, “Guys we’re here! Let’s do this!”

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ACTS WEEK

2016

Beauty and Joy restored She saw the white shuttle bus as it pulled up; she had been waiting all morning and now they were finally here.

She had always wanted to enjoy the glorious summer weather in a nice garden but between work, looking after the children and her extended family, her time, energy, and resources were stretched thin. The upkeep and maintenance of the garden was a chore that she could scarcely afford and she had let it slide. Her heart fell every time she had looked at her garden, wishing it were nice and tidy for her kids to play in; now this group of strangers were about to make her wish a reality. She watched as the previously untamed patch of land was transformed into a safe and functional space she could enjoy with her kids. The despair she had felt every time she looked at her garden was gone, replaced by joy.

That joy had arrived in a van labelled ‘Jesus House’. That joy flourished as she witnessed the love and care shown to her by total strangers.

She wondered if this was what God’s love looked like.

What is this?

This account is one of many examples of the wonderful testimonies of ACTS 2016. God blessed us with beautiful weather, servant hearts and willing hands!

With the help of 167 volunteers who answered the call and put in 1,185 hours we were able to:

Serve 48 homes Dispose of 10 tons of waste We also witnessed testimonies including: Two people making decisions to begin a relationship with Jesus One person being healed Two people making a commitment to attend church (regularly)

What is this? This is Church!

ACTS 2016 - Reconnecting, reviving and restoring community.

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JESUS HOUSe Church PlantS 1994 - 2016

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CHURCH Social Responsibility Our Church Social Responsibility (CSR) team coordinates the church’s response to social needs across our local and international communities.

Our responsibilities are:

■■ To undertake local projects all over the world that ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■

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will improve the lives of the poor, downtrodden and underprivileged.

To create a “conscious awareness” of the social issues of poverty and injustice.

To raise awareness of our individual and corporate responsibility in tackling these issues of poverty and injustice in the world.

To facilitate and promote our active involvement, both individually and corporately, in projects and initiatives that tackle these social issues.

To create a framework for partnerships and strategic alliances with locally established groups and organizations in order to achieve these aims in communities worldwide.

Some of our activities in 2016 included:

Our Prison Ministry supporting the work of the chaplaincy at two prisons – Harmondsworth Immigration Removal Centre in the London Borough of Hillingdon, and Her Majesty’s Prison Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England – a young offenders’ institution for long-term male inmates between the ages of 17 and 21 years.

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prison m i ni s t ry

Extracts from a Report to Jesus House from the Chaplain and Manager of Religious Affairs, Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre “Members of the Jesus House ‘prison ministry’ team have supported the work of the Christian chaplaincy at Heathrow IRC for a number of years.

Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre (IRC) is the largest immigration detention facility in the UK (and Europe for that matter), and holds up to 400 men at its Colnbrook site and over 600 at its Harmondsworth site. These men are all in custody because the British authorities intend to deport them back, either to their country of origin, or to their last EU country of transit. Detention is a time of crisis, not only for the men detained, but also for their families and dependants, and our role as chaplains is to help them find hope for their future, wherever that will be. There is evidently no greater hope than the hope found in the Gospel.

Members of Jesus House have shown great dedication in visiting and ministering at Heathrow IRC. For a number of years now, a team has come monthly to minister to detainees at the church on the Harmondsworth site (formerly Harmondsworth IRC) at the morning worship service on the 3rd Sunday of each month. The team have ministered to the men, through song, prayer and preaching, in ways that have connected with them and touched them deeply. Since January, they

T he I f e y i nwa A li s o n I r u k w u T r u s t F u nd

have also taken on ministering at the church on the adjacent Colnbrook site (formerly Colnbrook IRC), and will do so on the same Sunday, by splitting their team in two. I am grateful to the team for their willingness to take on this extra responsibility.

The team’s commitment over the years, through thick and thin, says a lot about their character and maturity in Christ. It is not always easy to lead this kind of ministry work, and this is a credit to their ministry maturity.

The Ifeyinwa Alison Irukwu Trust Fund was set up in 2007 in memory of Pastor Ifeyinwa (Ify) Irukwu to sponsor children from impoverished backgrounds in developing countries through education. The fund is accessible to all children within school age, (irrespective of race, religion or gender), who otherwise would never be educated.

The Fund is currently sponsoring five children in primary school in Malawi, one child in Nigeria and five children in Rwanda.

We have a vision to sponsor children in every developing country of the world. In 2016, £1776.97 was contributed towards the Fund.

I pray the Lord will bless you in 2017, just as you have been a blessing to us and many others both during Christmas and over the years.”

Rev’d Patrick Wright Chaplain and Manager of Religious Affairs, Heathrow IRC

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The Lon d rin a Je su s Hou se C ommu n it y ac t i o n p roj e c t in Sou t h B r a z i l

Our mission to Brazil began in 2010, with a focus on prisons and the aim of assisting in the rehabilitation of offenders at the state-run Londrina Prison, Parana, South Brazil, through an evangelism and discipleship programme. It is coordinated

by Wesley Skau, himself originally from Londrina, and whose personal experience of the gang culture and cycle of crime in which so many young men were trapped, motivated him to seek to make a difference in the lives of people who had suffered hardship and privation.

From Top to Bottom: Women and Children using the Londrina Community Centre for multiple sporting activities

Since then the project has evolved and was extended to support family members of the prisoners, many of whom were suffering due to the incarceration of the fathers who were often the main providers.

In 2016, the Londrina Jesus House Community action project was started to help tackle current societal issues in the impoverished city such as extreme poverty, the culture of violence and the sexual exploitation of teenagers. With the focus on taking children and young people off the streets and presenting to them the possibility of an alternative future from one of violence and crime, Jesus House supported renovation work on a community centre in Londrina with a view to opening it up to the community. The Centre will facilitate multiple sporting activities and also serve as a place of worship.

The journey to change: Creating a suitable community space.

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A team of volunteers from previous Londrina community action projects joined the set-up team.

The initial space was run down and unsuitable for use and in need of significant refurbishment.

For 15 days, from 7.00 a.m. to 11.00 p.m. daily, a team of professional installation and re-fitting specialists, (3 volunteers and 5 tradesmen) worked tirelessly In addition, 20 people were provided by the suppliers to support the renovation work.

From left to right; Eduardo Carlo, Henrrique Eduardo, Pastor Wesley Skau, Cristina, Joana Arruda

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Through the leadership of Pastors Mark and Marceline Menda, the Francophonie Church is able to extend the Jesus House vision to French-speaking residents in and around the North London area. Approximately 80+ adults (aged 19 – 84 years) and 85 children / young people (aged 0 – 18 years) attend the weekly services at Jesus House Francophonie. The nations represented include: Ivory Coast, Mauritius, the Republic of Congo, Italy, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), France, Burundi, Madagascar and Scotland.

Pastors Mark & Marceline Menda

In 2016, a variety of activities and events were held, including a ladies’ thanksgiving dinner (themed ‘For Such a Time as This’) during which funds were raised towards the cost of building a primary school in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

A children’s day was held as part of the annual activities of the youth ministry.

The children organised the programme for the Sunday service which included dance, drama and musical presentations. The day’s activities culminated in a party to which the children invited friends and neighbours.

An Evangelism Day saw the entire church, from the oldest to the youngest member, take to the streets with the gospel message.

Youth Dance Group

Taking the Gospel to the streets of London

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Our collaborations with other organisations include:

C hr i s t i a ns A ga i n s t P ov e r t y (C A P )

The C ol in da l e Foo d b ank In 2016, The Colindale foodbank provided 1,771 three-day emergency food supplies and support to local people in crisis. Of these, 611 went to children. The foodbank also witnessed 2 people accept the gift of salvation.

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CAP believe that nobody should be held hostage by debt and poverty. Through their services, which are all run by local churches, they are tackling poverty head on. Their vision is to bring freedom and good news to people in every community.

CAP’s London Barnet South Debt Centre is run in partnership with Trinity Church and Jesus House and gives free debt help to anyone weighed down by debt.

In 2016, 10 families went debt-free with the support of CAP and 12 people accepted God’s gift of salvation.

S t r e e t C hi ld Street Child is a UK charity that works in Sierra Leone and Liberia to protect vulnerable children and increase their access to education. In the wake of the Ebola crisis which left over 12,000 children orphaned in Sierra Leone and 3000 in Liberia, Jesus House donated £12,250 to Street Child’s Ebola Response Programme. The funding has been used to protect some of the world’s most vulnerable children and improve their access to education. The support helped to achieve the following: Emergency food supplies, trauma counselling, family reunification, access to education (including essential materials such as books, pens, etc.) for 125 children and family business support for all their families.

CHURCH SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

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FINANCE SUMMARY

R E PO RT OF T HE T RU S T EES The Trustees, who are also Directors for the purposes of Company Law, are pleased to present the annual report for the purposes of Section 45 of the Charities Act 1993 and sections 415 to 419 of the Companies Act 2006, together with the accounts for the period ended 31st December 2016.

The Trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” issued in March 2005, in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the Charity.

STRUCTURE GOV E R N A N C E AND M AN AG E ME N T

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Jesus House is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 4 August 2000 and registered as a charity on 27 September 2001. It has a non-charitable subsidiary company, New Dimensions Trading Limited.

It is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association and is managed by a Board of Trustees. Decisions are determined by a simple majority vote by the Trustees who set the strategic direction of the Charity. Trustees are selected on the basis of the contribution that they will make to the governance of the organisation and the skills that they will contribute. They are provided with copies of the Charity Commission’s Guidance to Trustees and are also provided with training as and when required.

Delegated authority has been given to the Pastoral Board and Management Team for the day-to-day running of the operations of the Charity.

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O B JE C TIV ES AN D ACT IV IT IES The Charity’s objects are:

The advancement of the Christian religion worldwide

The relief of poverty worldwide .

These objects are charitable and operate for the public benefit. It pursues these objects by the operation of a centre for Christian worship at its premises in Brent Terrace, Brent Cross, London and a Community Centre based in Graeme Park, Colindale, London.

The Charity’s main objective for the year was:

Re-inventing the local Church to increase its impact in the Community

STRAT E G I E S

The Charity’s strategy for achieving this objective was:

To reposition itself to effectively reach those presently outside of its dominant demographic, and fulf il the vision of the New Church.

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FINANCE SUMMARY CONTINUED

AC H I E V E ME NT S AN D PERFORMANCE F O R T HE PU BLIC BENEFIT

The Charity, through its various volunteer departments organises events and meetings to promote its objects.

The Charity continues to impact lives across the globe by sponsoring the Londrina Community Centre to help bring social change to the Londrina community in Brazil.

The Healthcare Mission Trip to Nigeria in collaboration with Aggiewinsor Foundation Trust and the Kogi West Women and Otorhinolaryngological Society of Nigeria to deliver free medical care to the local population in Kogi and Cross River States in Nigeria.

The Charity continues to provide invaluable financial and administrative support to the Festival of Life prayer event held biannually.

The Colindale Food Bank (part of The Trussell Trust), a food distribution service set up for those in need within the Borough.

The Charity continues to provide substantial financial support to other charities (locally, nationally and internationally) operating within its objects. Grant allocation for each year is approved by the Board of Trustees and disbursement to various charities is approved by the Management Team.

ACTS (A Call To Serve) week, a weeklong free service benefiting the elderly, lone parents, disabled and the less privileged within the local community. Volunteers assist with various household tasks including gardening, decluttering, pavement washing and painting.

Monthly sponsorship of the Good Shepherd Homes in India.

A week long programme for ages 16-18 titled ‘Inspiring Future Doctors’ at which young people looking to study medicine at University have the opportunity to work with professionals in the medical field.

Celebrating Life, an annual event to honour senior citizens in the local community. Four hundred residents of almost 40 care homes across the boroughs of Brent and Barnet and from various backgrounds are welcomed to the Jesus House auditorium for a three-course meal and entertainment in celebration of their lives and their achievements.

IT Week, a three-day programme delivering hands on training and workshops on different areas of Information Technology. The event provided the unemployed with valuable information and essential interview techniques, equipped experienced professionals with innovative skills for the advancement of their careers and showcased the diverse career opportunities in IT.

With over 650 volunteers who support and make an invaluable contribution to the operations of the Charity, some of the major departments include:

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Youth Ministry Multimedia Facilities Kidz First - Junior Church Tribe of Judah - The Music Ministry Community Action

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Prayer Publications Church Social Responsibility Welfare The Men’s Ministry Esthers’ Women’s Ministry

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R I S K MAN AGEMENT The Trustees have conducted a review of the major risks to which the Charity is exposed. A risk register has been established which identifies the major risks by area of activity, the nature of those risks, the likelihood of the risks happening and the measures taken to manage them. The Trustees review the risk register regularly at their meetings and are satisfied that systems are in place to manage the risks that have been identified. In particular, insurance cover is in place and the finances of the Charity are kept under review. Appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service checks (DBS), supported by regularly

FINANCIAL R EV I E W

reviewed policies are undertaken for all those who work with children or other vulnerable groups with the Charity. Where appropriate, systems have been established to mitigate the risks the Charity faces.

Significant external risks to funding have led to the development of a strategic plan which will allow for the diversification of funding and activities. Internal control risks are minimised by the implementation of procedures for authorisation of all transactions and projects. Procedures are in place to ensure compliance with health and safety of members of staff, volunteers, clients and visitors to the Charity.

As at 31 December 2016, the level of reserves available for the Charity’s use (i.e. unrestricted funds and not represented by fixed assets) was £32,159 (as at 31 December 2015 it was £24,518). The Trustees consider that the Charity needs to hold reserves equivalent to half a month’s expenditure (approximately £150,000) in order to ensure the ongoing delivery of its charitable objects during an unforeseen downturn in income.

The Trustees consider that the current level of reserves for the expansion is below that required and that the Charity should aim to generate more income for the project.

£32,159

Unrestricted funds 31 December 2016

£24,518

Unrestricted funds 31 December 2015

The Charity’s principal funding source continues to be the individuals who attend services and make contributions in the form of freewill offerings, tithes and other donations.

PL A N S FOR FU T U RE PERIODS The Charity continues to explore ways of furthering its charitable objectives in an effective manner by ensuring there is awareness of its services and proactively seeking opportunities to be more involved in the community. The Charity seeks to provide services and activities that meet the needs of people and contribute to a positive change in the moral and spiritual climate of the local Borough; this reflects its Christian ethos and beliefs.

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FINANCE SUMMARY CONTINUED

T R U S T EES ’ RES PONS IBILIT IES S TAT EMEN T The trustees (who are also directors of Jesus House for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and group and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company and group for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to: The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable group and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

■■ select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; ■■ observe the methods and principles in the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice; ■■ make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; ■■ state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; ■■ prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation.

In so far as the trustees are aware: ■■ there is no relevant audit information of which the charitable group’s auditor is unaware; and ■■ the trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditor is aware of that information.

The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company’s website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

Approved by the Board and signed on its behalf Trustee – Dr O Adeaga

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S TAT E ME N T OF FIN AN CIAL ACT IV IT IES Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds £ £

2016 Total Funds £

2015 Total Funds £

INCOMING RESOURCES Incoming resources from generated funds Voluntary income Activities for generating funds Investment/Other income

4,918,777

-

4,918,777

4,820,314

230,162

-

230,162

230,423

288

-

288

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203,146

-

203,146

215,036

5,352,373

-

5,352,373

5,265,828

290,165

-

290,165

280,734

4,926,123

6,935

4,933,058

4,939,993

16,130

-

16,130

14,203

5,232,418

6,935

5,239,353

5,234,930

119,955

(6,935)

113,020

30,898

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-

-

-

119,955

(6,935)

113,020

226,040

-

-

Incoming resources from charitable activities Total incoming resources RESOURCES EXPENDED Costs of generating funds Fundraising trading: CoGS and other costs Charitable activities Governance costs Total resources expended Net Income TRANSFERS Gross transfers between funds Net incoming resources before other recognised gains and losses OTHER RECOGNISED GAINS/LOSSES Unrealised profit/(loss) on investments Net movement in funds Total funds brought forward

Total funds carried forward

119,955

(6,935)

113,020

226,040

(106,555)

2,148,873

2,042,318

4,191,191

13,400

2,141,938

2,155,338

4,417,231

None of the charity’s other activities were acquired or discontinued during the above two financial years.

The group has no recognised gains or losses other than those dealt with in the statement of financial activities.

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FINANCE SUMMARY CONTINUED

Tithes 2,677 Offering 727 Gift Aid Repayments 520 Thanksgiving 196 Other Ministry Income 102 Guest Minister Honorarium Donations 89

Top 6 income sources for 2016 ‘£000

CSR Expenses, Charitable 170

Grants, 350

Facilities Expenses, 461

Tithes

Top 6 expenditure items for 2016 ‘£000

Staff Salaries (Admin and Ministry staff), 1,673

Offering

Thanksgiving

Special Offering

Gift Aid Repayments

Other Ministry Income

Rent Expenses, 486 Ministry Outreach and Expenses, 580

UK In addition to giving 20% of our income to the World Evangelism Mission and supporting the RCCG Central Office on a monthly basis, Jesus House supported 12 other charities in the UK by way of giving charitable grants to help with the fulfilment of their charitable objectives.

GRANTS

OVERSEAS Jesus House also supported charities in various countries including India, Austria, USA and Nigeria.

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T h e Wel f a re S cheme – “ T hi nk i ng of Others”

The Jesus House welfare scheme aims to fulfil Christ’s command to “love one another” (John 13:34) and to “help the least of these my brethren” (Matthew 25:31-46).

The welfare scheme is deemed to be the “hands” and “feet” of Jesus to members of the church who are hurting or who may be going through difficult times either due to illness, bereavement, unemployment and/or the sheer pressures of life.

The scheme has at its heart, the alleviation of poverty. It seeks to ensure that no member of Jesus House is in a position where he/she cannot afford the basic necessities of life i.e. food, shelter and clothing.

Although the principal beneficiaries of the scheme are JH members, non-members may also benefit from the scheme in certain circumstances.

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Love one another John 13:34

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Help the least of these my brethren Matthew 25:31-46

2 0 16 Wel f are S cheme at a glance

Income

Welfare £56,023.00

Expenditure

Relocation £4,350.00 General £31,306.00 Educational £9,846.00 Bereavement £32,573.00 Widow’s Fund £7,000.00

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FINANCE SUMMARY CONTINUED

Helped 3 individuals with relocation expenses

Helped 4 individuals with education costs

Helped 28 people with basic feeding and transport expenses

Gave financial assistance to 31 individuals to help with bereavement circumstances

Supported 33 widows through Christmas

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“ But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.�

2 Peter 3:18

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