Jesus House Annual Review 2010 version by Jesus House

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Welcome

elcome to our Annual Review for the year 2010. As we enter a new decade we look back and are grateful to God for all the wonderful opportunities He gave us as a church to make a positive difference in our local and global communities.

2010 was a year where we challenged ourselves to go beyond the known and normal boundaries of operation in order to achieve greater levels of impact in serving those around us. This theme of entering â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;New Frontiersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; was propagated at corporate as well as individual levels, and resulted in many initiatives, projects and personal testimonies. We hope this report gives you an insight into how we served our congregation and endeavoured to make a difference in our local community and in different parts of the world. We have also included our 2010 financial report in the last few pages. This details how the funds received by the organisation were expended. I would like to use this opportunity to thank you for your continuous sacrificial contributions even in a particularly challenging economic climate. If you would like any further information, please feel free to contact us on info@jesushouse.org.uk. Thank you. Yours sincerely, Agu Irukwu Senior Pastor, Jesus House for all the nations

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Introduction At Jesus House, one of our core values can be summarised by the phrase - “People matter”. This is because we have embraced God’s heartbeat concerning our primary relationship with God, and our equally important relationship with each other. From the origins of the church - founded in a prayer group of about twenty individuals - right through to the present time with a congregation strength of over 2500 people, our quest has always been to make a difference in the lives of the people we come into contact with. This is what drives us as we serve our congregation, our local community, and the society at large. Jesus House is made up of people from diverse backgrounds, thus making us a true house ‘for all the nations’. Jesus house was founded in April 1994, as a church plant of Freedom Hall, a parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). The RCCG was founded in 1952 in Lagos, Nigeria, and has grown to become a worldwide denomination, with over 6000 parishes spread through the continents of the world, under the leadership of the General Overseer, Pastor E.A. Adeboye. Since its humble beginnings in 1994, the activities and progress of Jesus House serve as a constant reminder that God can use the seemingly insignificant to make a difference in the lives of people. We have a firm understanding and appreciation that our gifts, time and resources are only valuable in the context that they are able to make someone else’s life better off. Our primary pursuit is a deeper knowledge of God and a closer relationship with Him. Through our relationship with God, we recognise that no one was created to be insignificant and that everyone must be encouraged to discover their purpose on earth and maximise the innate potential placed in them, in order to positively impact the lives of those around them - particularly the less fortunate. Our passion for the growth and development of the individual is reflected in the vision of the Church, and we are committed to making a positive impact in our local and the international community. Whatever your background, culture or race, at Jesus House you can find a home for yourself and your family, and an environment to grow purposefully. So join us as we ‘pursue God, discover our purpose, maximise our potential, while making a difference in our local community and the world at large’. 2010 was a year that we challenged ourselves as a church to become more significantly and meaningfully impactful in our relationships with each other and with the rest of society. It was a year that individuals and ministries within the church were challenged to go beyond the normal boundaries, exploring new opportunities of relevance, impact and fulfilment. 2010 was a year of New Frontiers.

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CONTENTS Ministry Page 6

The Youth Page 16

Expansion Page 20

CSR

Page 22

Summerfest 2010 Page 30

Relationships Page 34

Member Care Page 38

Christmas Page 40

Special Events Page 44

Finances Page 47

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New Frontiers

Ministry

Jesus House is able to achieve its goals largely due to the selfless commitment of over 650 volunteers who give their time to serve

in various departments and ministries during the week and at the seven services that take place over each weekend. Commonly referred to as the church’s ‘volunteer workforce’, the volunteers serve under a leadership structure made up of pastors, deacons, ministers and elders, in addition to the heads of various departments and ministries. Our voluntary workforce is designed to create opportunities for members of the church to serve in various areas that they are passionate about within the organisation, or areas where they have gifts and talents that are best utilised for the benefit of all. The voluntary workforce also provides opportunities for people to form new and closer relationships, giving people a place to belong within a relatively large church. One of the greatest successes of our voluntary workforce is the role it has played in helping many of our volunteer workers find their true ‘calling’. This is in line with our mission statement of helping individuals discover their purposes in life as well as maximising their God-given potentials. As the needs arise or are identified, new ministries are developed as opportunities and vehicles to serve the congregation and the community, whilst existing ministries are encouraged to expand their scope and sphere of influence. For example, 2010 saw the emergence of our ‘SALT’ ministry – which was established to encourage political awareness and public service.

Birthing the New

he year 2010 started with a message to the church that it was going to be a year to enter into ‘New Territories’. The theme of ‘New Frontiers’ was God’s message to challenge the church in overcoming the limitations and obstacles that often prevented people from progressing. It was a message for the church to stretch itself and attain (occupy) new levels of achievement – in Ministry as well as in various aspects of individual endeavours. And so, the year progressed with renewed zeal and determination by most people to achieve more (by God’s grace). The church was encouraged to grow in their Faith whilst expecting God to do the miraculous in our lives. Then came July 2010 (halfway through the year), and we received an emphatic message again; that God was doing a ‘New Thing’ in the life of the church. This message gripped the heart of the church and inspired a series of life transforming messages preached by Pastor Agu on ‘Birthing the New’. The ‘New’ has been the watchword of the church since then, with prayers and emphasis geared towards getting each person (and the church) into God’s perfect plan and purpose for their lives, and operating at new and

higher levels of effectiveness and proficiency. As the Spiritual head of the church, Pastor Agu took a break from all administrative and preaching duties for a while in order to seek God’s face for instruction and direction in identifying New Frontiers for the church (birthing the New). For a period of 3 months, pastor Agu devoted himself to prayer, reflection and much needed rest. In the first half of this period, he led the church in regular prayer meetings (twice a week) devoted to praying for ‘the New’. It certainly was no coincidence that halfway through this period, a baby boy, Sochi Ademola Irukwu, was born to Pastors Agu and Sola Irukwu on the 11th October 2010. Both the Irukwu family and the wider Jesus House family saw the birth of the child as a physical sign that God was indeed ‘birthing the new’. In addition to this joyous event was the recent acquisition of the adjacent warehouse to Jesus House which was going to be converted into a new worship auditorium. This physical ‘expansion’ in size and capacity of the church’s facilities (dubbed – The Expansion) was another physical sign of New Frontiers, and God birthing the new.

Volunteer Workers Breakfast Meeting

ith the word from God that 2010 would be a year of New Frontiers, the workers breakfast meeting, the first gathering of the year for the entire volunteer workforce of Jesus House, provided an opportunity for the church leadership to share the church’s vision for the year with those charged with serving in the various ministries. It also served as an opportunity to recognise those individuals and departments in the volunteer workforce that had excelled in service. Volunteer ‘Workers’ were treated to a sumptuous full English breakfast on the morning of January 16, where they were ushered to the serving points, and served, by the church’s pastors and deacons. Over breakfast, Pastor Agu shared the vision for the expansion of the church and ministry, emphasizing that the starting place and key thrust for the year must be – a deeper relationship with God. The anticipated physical expansion into new premises was seen by many as a sign of these New Frontiers, with the church’s impending growth signalling a new era for its members and workers. After encouraging the volunteer workers to take full advantage of the upcoming annual February break – when the regular volunteer workers were asked to take time off from serving in their various ministries, to rest physically and spiritually, and also encouraged to visit other churches in order to get a rounded Christian experience – Pastor Agu prayed for the workforce, asking particularly that God would reward them in a measure

consistent with the sacrifices they had made in serving. Among the many highlights of the morning, the Hospitality Department received 2009’s Award for Excellence, having exceeded expectations in the midst of the challenges of the year.

Workers-in-Training BBQ event

ach year, new volunteers join the church’s volunteer workforce to serve in various roles. The essential 10 week ‘volunteers-in-training’ programme began early in the year, with members of the pastoral council 7

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Profile of some of our Ministries

-------------------------------------------------------The Oasis Network

2010

marked the first year of Jesus House’s lone parent fellowship – the Oasis Network. The network is set up to support lone parents in the church, offering spiritual guidance as well as social and networking opportunities for its members. In the past year, it provided a platform for people of like minds to connect and share the love of Christ. The monthly meetings, which held every first Saturday of the month at 6pm, afforded members the opportunity to socialise and unburden themselves of the pressures of lone parenting and, most importantly, to pray together for divine support. A particular highlight of 2010 was the handing out of 50 shopping vouchers by the church on 14th December to support members whose expenses for the festive season would ordinarily stretch them beyond their limited budgets. The gesture was very much appreciated by beneficiaries who expressed their gratitude to the church in a variety of ways.

Kidz First Ministry taking the volunteers through the designed curriculum. Over 130 volunteers successfully completed the programme in 2010 and to celebrate their achievement a barbeque was organised. The event gave the workers-in-training an opportunity to meet the church leadership in a less formal atmosphere as they shared memorable experiences of the training programme, while savoury dishes and cocktails made the rounds. Pastor Agu thanked the volunteers-in-training for upholding their commitment to the service of God throughout the training, after which Deacon Dapo Badejo, Head of Ministries, reiterated that the aim of serving was “to please God and to use God-given gifts to be a blessing to others”. Prizes were presented to the individuals with the three highest scores in the 2010 workers’ exam. The volunteers-in-training received letters assigning them to their designated ministries, where they function till date.

Volunteer Workers End-of-Year Meeting

nlike other workers’ meetings held over the course of the year, this particular gathering saw the church leadership saying “Thank You” to a deserving volunteer workforce, for a year of excellent service.

or yet another year, the focus of our children’s ministry was inspired by the proverb (chapter 22, verse 26): “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it” (NIV). This goal, to encourage the development of Godly habits in our children, was vigorously pursued in 2010. As a result, the children were engaged in several Church Social Responsibility activities and prayer sessions.

Chores for Cash

Following the catastrophic earthquake of 12 January in Haiti, the children at Kidz First raised money to support the global aid appeal, offering to assist their parents in chores for cash donations towards the fund appeal.

Vision 2020

The children’s ministry partnered with Vision 2020 in October 2010 to launch a scheme for the donation of old prescription glasses to assist the aim of providing reading glasses for less-fortunate people around the world. Vision 2020 is a global charity initiative for the elimination of avoidable blindness by distributing prescription glasses in different parts of the world.

On this glorious December evening, the church auditorium was pervaded by a feeling of gratitude as workers shared testimonies of God’s amazing grace over the year, in more ways than one. It was an evening of worship, thanksgiving, accompanied by an overwhelming sense of appreciation of the honour and privilege of serving God in various capacities.

Christmas – The Samaritans First Shoe Box Appeal

The children again supported their knowledge of scripture with visible action during the build-up to Christmas. As a show of love to the less 8

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The Parenting Ministry

he parenting ministry set out to accomplish a number of goals by planning a series of family focused activities for 2010. In line with its mission to help build a church and community where parents are fully equipped to perform their God-given roles, the following activities took place in the course of the year, capturing the ministry’s ethos.

face on how to teach and nurture their wards in ways pleasing to the Lord. The ministry also encouraged weekly prayer meetings interceding for our children as they prepared for 11+ exams. Prayers for this age group were held every Sunday until 1st January, 2011.

Kidz First Christmas card design competition

Entries for an essay competition were received from children in Kidz First describing why their family is special. Nine entries from different age groups made the final cut, with two entries selected as final prize winners of £40 dinner vouchers apiece. The essay competition also saw four runners-up cart away packs of luxury biscuits for their efforts.

Children in Kidz First were buzzing with the excitement of the festive season so the Parenting Ministry introduced an idea for them to get creative by designing Christmas cards to be sold in the church bookshop over the period. A winner emerged with a most fantastic card design but, as blizzards at the time grounded postal activities, the exclusive card was not delivered in time for the December 2010 Christmas sales.

Prayer meetings

Parenting newsletter – Online

National family week competition

The ministry helped parents grow in their knowledge of the word and deepen their relationship with God as prayer meetings were held in four separate events during the year. Parents at these meetings specifically sought God’s

fortunate, they were encouraged to pray for others who may be going through challenging circumstances during a season normally associated with joy, abundance and merriment. In collaboration with Jesus House’s CSR Ministry and the Samaritans First charity, the children’s ministry went a step further by appealing for gift donations from parents, which they wrapped up in shoe boxes and attached notes of prayers and words of encouragement written by our children. The scripture in Matthew 25: verse 40, fuelled the shoe box appeal and was a constant source of encouragement for our children to give with a cheerful heart. “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me” Matthew 25:40. (NIV)l.

Kidz First Weekend

November 21st was the annual Kidz First Weekend which involved the children running all the 4 Sunday services in the adult church. The day began with prayers by the children (and their teachers) before they took to the stage to lead praise and worship, as well as

Since March 2010, the Parenting Ministry has been uploading newsletters with useful information, guiding tips and various inspiring articles on the Jesus House website to encourage parents.

delivering a special number that left the adult church speechless in awe of their singing talent. A drama sketch conveyed a message of faith, hope and trust in God, before Pastor Denrele Runsewe, the pastor-in-charge of Kidz First, exhorted parents to encourage their children to devote more time to working for God.

Kidz First Team Building Retreat

In October 2010, volunteers who serve in the Kidz First ministry retreated to the De Vere Resort at Sunningdale Park, Berkshire for a weekend of rest, relaxation, and fostering of the team spirit that drives the ministry. There were 43 volunteers in all, and over the weekend they were given several tasks and engaged in fun games as part of the team-building exercises. Among the strategies developed at the weekend retreat was the introduction of units designed to provide the ministry with good representation in future church activities. Gloria Olorunshola, Head of Kidz First, described the experience of the year as “deepening roots spiritually in Christ and consolidating our faith in the ministry”. 9

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Tight Knots Marriage Ministry

ight Knots, the marriage ministry at Jesus House, saw an increased participation of married couples at the various events and prayer sessions it held throughout the year. The ministry’s regular features, such as 3Fold Cord Prayer, Marriage Revolution and the Couples Weekend Away, have become trademark events and some interesting twists in 2010 served to spice up these annual programmes. The year also witnessed some novel initiatives.

Couples Weekend Away

Every August Bank Holiday, married couples in Jesus House retreat for a long weekend of relaxation and refreshing. The Couples Weekend Away, or CWA as it has come to be known, was organised for couples to spend time

alone, share with other couples and learn Godly principles to enrich their marriages. 2010’s instalment – from 27th–30th August – was no different, with fun, laughter and inspiration on the menu.

The Marriage Revolution

The annual marriage talk-shop for married couples enjoyed a new twist in the year with Tight Knots hosting a special evening for singles titled, “B4 U Say I do” on 8th May, 2010 at the main auditorium of Jesus House. The event recorded an overwhelming turnout of singles in their hundreds, who listened to Pastor Agu Irukwu as he unravelled the secrets to building a happy and successful marriage in simple key steps. For married couples, the two series of Marriage Revolution programmes held in November brought refreshing knowledge to attendees. On Saturday 13th November 2010, under the banner “For Married Women Only”, 100 married women gathered at the Regents Banqueting Hall to listen and engage with Pastor Chizor Akisanya in frank talks. The “For Married Men Only” programme followed two weeks later on 27th November 2010 as married men converged in the worship centre for a tête-à-tête with Pastor Shola Adeaga.

3Fold Cord Prayer

Three prayer sessions were held in the year, one of which was dedicated to praying for singles in the church. The prayer sessions had between 20 and 50 members gather each time in the Worship centre to pray for two hours from 8am–10am. On 12th February and 17th July respectively, the prayer sessions involved members interceding concerning pertinent issues in marriage, whilst one of the most memorable was the special prayer held for singles on 24th April, 2010 which had 35 members in attendance as they prayed fervently for their heart desires.

Mentoring Couples

One of the dynamic introductions to the marriage ministry in December 2010, was the ‘mentoring couples’ scheme, which involved ten newlywed 10

couples being paired up with established married couples in the church for mentoring. The idea is to provide support for newlyweds in the church early in their marriage journey in order to build stronger foundations, deeply rooted in the principles of Christ, and offer formidable family friendship among the married couples.

Date Nights

This was a free child-minding service provided by Tight Knots for married couples with children, in order to allow them enjoy some time away from the bustle of dotting around their family needs. On Saturday 13th February, the pilot edition of ‘Date Nights’ was launched as nine children from different families were left in the care of CRB-checked volunteers at the church while their parents got to spend quality time watching a movie at the cinema, visiting friends or simply reinvigorating their marital vows. The child-minding service was provided between 6:30pm and 10:30pm.

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Esthers’ - The Women’s Ministry

he name of the women’s ministry was derived from the story of Queen Esther in the Bible, who was graced with wisdom and insight, and used her position to positively influence the lives of people around her. The word ‘Esther’ means “Star” and the principal purpose of the Esthers’ Women’s Ministry is to raise women of virtue, who Influence and transform lives, through the honourable exercise of God given authority and wisdom. The aim is that the lives of our women will shine brightly like stars, illuminating and influencing everyone and everything around us. These objectives were exemplified through a number of activities during the year, and the driving impetus was the theme of attaining New Frontiers. Some of the activities in the year 2010 include:

Shine Mentoring Programme

The Bible encourages the older women within the Church to provide a proper example for younger women. In January 2010, the Esthers’ Ministry launched a mentoring scheme for women based on the “Shine” programme developed by Hillsong Church. The programme which is run over 8 weeks, identifies concepts such as - our worth, strength and purpose. It rests on the belief that we all have a specific purpose and are of immeasurable value to God, focusing on the potential that we each have and on the actualization of that potential. The techniques used are directed at the development of the whole person; the aim being to provide a safe environment for selfexamination and growth. The objective is that by the end of each course, mentees will have an increased awareness of their personal worth and their responsibility for directing their life towards clearly identified paths. Upon completion, individuals who wish will have the opportunity to be paired up with mentors depending on their specific needs. In 2010, 4 mentoring programmes were held in January, March, September and October, and 85 ladies completed the programme.

Mother’s Day

Every year Jesus House celebrates the contributions of mothers to society by recognising the mothers in the congregation. In March 2010, the Esthers’ Ministry gave out Journals to all mothers and married women. The occasion also serves as an opportunity to encourage hope in the hearts of married women who are still waiting on God for their own children – and offering up prayers on their behalf. This year’s event again enabled the Esthers’ ministry to fulfil its objective of encouraging women to identify their value in God.

Esthers’ Spring Retreat – April 2010

In April 2010, 70 women attended the annual spring retreat, themed – “The Lord Is My Shepherd”. T h e programme for the weekend included a Scripture hunt where delegates had to find scriptures hidden across 65 acres of land. A prize was then awarded to the delegate who found the most scriptures. The purpose was to stir up a desire to seek God with all our heart, all our soul and all our strength. On Saturday evening a Bible Study was held to further meditate on God’s word.

Esthers’ Experience - July 2010

The Esthers’ Experience in July 2010 was themed ‘Building the Wholesome Woman’. The weekend provided an understanding on how to become the wholesome woman through inspirational teachings, interactive workshops and health and beauty treatments. It provided women with the opportunity to relax the body, revive the soul and uplift the spirit. The weekend also included a dancing competition, pampering spa experiences, bonding time and a movie night. Inspirational talks were delivered by Pastor Funke Adeaga, Pastor Funmbi Oni-Orisan, Dr. Zion Ekundare and Bukky Ologunro.

Adivah Magazine – July 2010

Adivah is a publication of the Esthers’ Ministry. The name ‘Adivah’ is of Hebrew origin and means gracious, gentle and pleasant. One of the aims of the Esthers’ is to encourage the development of a gentle and gracious spirit in our women. Through this publication we hope to inform, educate and inspire our readers to maximise their potential. In July 2010, Adivah printed and distributed its 3rd Issue.

Monthly Meetings

Our monthly informal Esthers’ meetings all had different exciting themes in order to facilitate enjoyable fellowship amongst the women whilst constantly developing them to become fruitful women. The meetings comprised of teachings, bible study, interactive sessions and prayer meetings - including: Run to Win, Winning Fragrance, Bible Study on Esther and Persevering in 11

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Prayer

The Prevailing Women Group, formerly known as the Wailing Women Group, is the prayer and intercessory unit of the Esthers’ ministry. It encourages all women to stand in ‘the gap’ in prayer for the ministry, the church, women, families and the nation.

Esthers’ Library

In 2009, the Esther’s library & resource service was introduced. We believe that reading enriches us as individuals and broadens our intellectual horizons. This service aims to build up a collection of diverse inspirational and uplifting books and reference materials which will help us to increase our faith levels, develop our spiritual growth and expand our knowledge of God. Books can be borrowed for 1 month for a small charge of £1. The library is still up and running.

Bras Without Borders

In October 2010, the Esthers’ ministry, in conjunction with CSR, went to the village of Kaduah in Rwanda. The Esthers’ ministry took new Bras and pants that had been donated by women in Jesus House and gave the gifts personally to the women in the village. The team spoke with several survivors of the genocide and their stories were nothing short of the miraculous. A lot of the women had been raped a number of times and most of the children were either children of rape or orphans. The team also visited a couple of memorial sites to get an image and possibly an idea of the harrowing experience the people had been through. The seemingly little gifts gave them hope and assurance that God had not forgotten them.

The Prison Ministry

he Jesus House Prison Ministry was founded by the late Pastor Ify Irukwu in 2004. She led the first team of volunteers

to the HMP Bronzefield Prison, a privately managed purpose-built prison for women in the UK. She was actively involved with the Prison until she passed on to be with

the Lord. The Ministry has expanded and is now actively involved in two other institutions in the UK - the Harmondsworth Immigration Removal Centre, a privately run immigration detention facility, and HM Prison Ay l e s b u r y, a young offender ’s institution for long term male inmates between the ages of 17 and 21. This year, the ministry helped set up a Worship Centre in HMP Aylesbury, donating an amplifier, speakers, microphones and a laptop, and also sends a team of volunteers twice a month to

support the work. The aim is to equip and transform the lives of these young men, and on each visit, they witness the ongoing transformation and see the impact a relationship with Christ is having on the lives of the young men. For the first time, in October 2010, the Jesus House prison ministry was invited by the Diversity and Equality team at HMP Bronzefield to participate in the Black History Month. A team of volunteers organized events such as a Cultural Day, to show case the wealth of black history, entertainment and culture in the UK. We also organized an inspiring seminar to educate, motivate and empower the women - highlighting the achievements of successful black women in the UK, and an exhibition of African inspired art work. We also ran our annual Christmas Carol Service in Bronzefield and Christmas Party in Harmondsworth. These events are aimed at sharing the love of Christ with our friends in prison.

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The ‘Market Place’ Ministry

n 2010, the Market Place Ministry was established to equip individuals in becoming influential and relevant in the market place. The market place is where we spend close to 90% of our lives interacting with people from different walks of life. The Market Place is an arena where various ideas and belief systems are constantly competing for the minds of people and seeking followers of their ideologies – from big corporate business to the individual employee. The Market Place ministry was launched with an inaugural lecture in March 2010 entitled “Where Has All the Time Gone?”, and there were two other lectures in the year. The lectures were aimed at practically equipping attendees to succeed and become influential in the market place. The second quarterly lecture in July 2010 was called “Win or Lose at the Negotiating Table”. It used different biblical case studies to illustrate and teach negotiation skills. The lecture emphasized that there is a difference between arguing and presenting your case in a structured manner. The final lecture was called “The Winds of Change - The Strategic Implication of Change on New Beginning”, and little did we know that it would serve as a tool for preparing us for the 2010/2011 birthing the “New” Programme. Change begins with a shift in negative mindsets that have been established in the past which are not beneficial. The case study for this lecture was based on the spiritual, mental and physical shift from bondage to freedom that the Israelites had to go through under the leadership of Moses. It was quite a challenging period for them but one that had to be done, and the results were rewarding and fulfilling.

On Monday 14th June, the SALT team along with some other members of the church attended the Annual Wilberforce Address. The month of July exemplified the theme of New Frontiers for the ministry as they went beyond the borders of Jesus House to establish relationships with the politics group in Trinity Chapel, a sister parish within the RCCG. This new symbiotic relationship saw the two groups sharing resources and facilitating networking opportunities. In October, members of the group attended the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham from Sunday 3rd to Wednesday 6th. Some of the achievements of the group include educating the congregation through the writing of various topical issues in the Jesus House monthly magazine – Outflow.

SHERR Ministry

SHERR

is the Jesus House ministry for married couples who desire children but are facing challenges in the area of conception. SHERR’ is an acronym formed from the initial letters of the names of five women in the bible - Sarah, Hannah, Elizabeth, Rebekah and Rachel - who had all faced the same difficulty. Through believing and holding on to the promises of God, they eventually received their children. These women are considered role models in this regard.

We hope the work of the market place will be become a tool of change in the market place.

S.A.L.T – The Politics Group

SALT

, is an acronym for ‘Sailing Around Limitations Together’, and is the name given to the Jesus House politics ministry. The principal mandate of this ministry includes - encouraging people in the church to become more politically aware, encouraging and facilitating political career paths for those who are interested in politics, and keeping the church informed of politically relevant history. In January, the group sponsored candidates attending the Conservative Christian Fellowship’s “Under-35’s Development Course”. In April, they organized the SALT “Politics Ministry Sunday”. It was an ‘awareness’ day when the church was educated about what the SALT group stood for and their various objectives. The day also presented an opportunity for the SALT ministry to encourage people about getting involved in politics – in order to have a say in the Governance of our society. Later that month the team highlighted the “Voters Register” Campaign and encouraged people to register in order to be able to vote during the general elections. The month of May saw the nation come to grips with the General Elections, but for the SALT ministry, the highlight of the whole exercise was the election of one its members (Mr Bukky Olawoyin) as a Councillor in the Local Government of Hatfield, Hertfordshire. This was certainly a ‘first’ for Jesus House.

SHERR’s vision is based on Exodus 23.2 - “none shall be barren” and the mission of the group is to provide spiritual and emotional support during the waiting period; to seek the manifestation of the promise of fruitfulness through prayer, the application of the word of God and other relevant tools and resources. The role of SHERR is to encourage couples to seek the Lord’s guidance regarding their own unique situations. The group meets once a month for prayer, group study, for fellowship and to share information as required. Their special events (featuring guest ministers) include night vigils, weekend retreats, Testimony evenings, anointing services etc. They also hold Medical Seminars.

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The Pastoral Team

---------------------------------------------------------------------------Spiritual oversight and direction is provided by a core group of pastors who have submitted and committed themselves to serving the church, its congregation and its local community. These leaders have come from different walks of life - including medicine, law, IT, marketing, etc - and have lent the wealth of their experience towards the growth of the organisation. Agu Irukwu, Senior Pastor Shola Adeaga, Executive Pastor/Chief Operating Officer Bajo Akisanya, Youth Director Vera Omonedo, Director of Church Plants Sola Irukwu, Church Social Responsibility Funke Adeaga, Face of the Church/Esthers Chizor Akisanya, SHERR/Blossom/Pages Ibukun Ajayi, Prophetic Ministry

Denrele Runsewe, Kidz First/Oasis Network Bolanle Ojeh, Jesus House Academy David Ojeh, Pastoral Care Mark Menda, Francophonie Church Phil Noel, Prisons/Evangelism/Alpha/Follow-up Ken Sakutu, Pastoral Aide to the Senior Pastor Rachael Sakutu, Church Plants Rev Yemi Adedeji, Pastoral Aide to the Senior Pastor

Our pastors are supported in their roles by a team of deacons, ministers and heads of departments, each charged with oversight of key areas within the ministry structure. All our leaders have a primary responsibility of providing pastoral care for members of the church, while also ensuring effective provision of services by the various departments and ministries.

Board of Trustees

---------------------------------------------------------------------------Jesus House is governed by a Memorandum and Articles of Association and a Board of Trustees who are Directors for the purposes of Company Law and Trustees for the purposes of Charity Law. The Board of Trustees oversees the church, developing strategy and monitoring the implementation of the decisions taken. The Board as a whole is collectively accountable for good governance and is committed to achieving compliance with the Companies Act 2006 and Trustees Act 2000. Jesus House is blessed to have five dedicated members of the board who contribute a wide spectrum of experience to the ministry.

Nims Obunge (MBE) He is the senior Pastor of Freedom’s Ark International Christian Centre, and CEO of The Peace Alliance - a churchled initiative working in partnership with the police, local councils and other statutory and community groups to make London safer. A graduate in Political Science, Pastor Nims has a strong passion for young people and is committed to helping them fulfil their God given potential. He is the chair of the London Criminal Justice Partnership Independent Advisory Group, a member of the Crimestoppers London Board and is also in other advisory roles in the capital. He is deputy lieutenant for Greater London.

Dr Sola Fola-Alade Dr. Sola Fola-Alade touches lives around the world with a simple but powerful message that inspires, challenges and empowers individuals to live beyond their limitations and exercise their leadership influence in society. Dr. Fola-Alade is the senior pastor at Trinity Chapel (RCCG) in London, where he teaches people to live the SpiritEmpowered life. He originally trained as a Medical Doctor, but over the last two decades, he has influenced people through his seminars, television broadcasts, books and through the publishing of the “Leadership & Lifestyle” magazine.

Bunmi Toyobo He is a senior manager with one of the leading international oil companies and he has worked with

blue chip companies in most of his professional career like Rockwell Automation, PwC Consulting, IBM Business consulting and Shell. He is also an entrepreneur and is involved with some Christian nongovernmental organisations.”

Alero Aboyowa Ayida-Otobo Mrs Ayida-Otobo is an experienced transformation strategist with an invaluable understanding of sectorwide reform in Nigeria, and is passionate about change and transforming individuals and organisations. She currently works as a Department for International development (DFID) consultant on the Education sector support Program in Nigeria (ESSPN) as the Lead Specialist in Education Policy & Planning.

Dr Shola Adeaga In his role as Executive Pastor and Chief Operating Officer of Jesus House, Pastor Shola is responsible for development and implementation of the church’s strategy as well as ensuring the efficient operation of its systems. In 1996 he was ordained an Assistant Pastor and became a Full Pastor in August 2000. A former Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with over 24 years of medical experience, he has been actively involved in the running of Jesus House since its inception and he obtained an MBA in 2007 from Cranfield School of Management to further equip him in his role. He is also the Chief Executive of the Festival of Life organising committee.

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Agu Irukwu Prayer tightknots Parenting Princes

Shola Adeaga operations treasury events life groups

Funke Adeaga esthers face of the church (hospitality/The Brook/ Front of House/Ushers)

Sola Irukwu

Chizor Akisanya

Bajo Akisanya

Bolanle Ojeh

David Ojeh

Phil Noel

Mark Menda

sherr blossom singles

youth reconnect singles

church social responsibility (international)

Ibukun Ajayi Prophetic Ministry

Denrele Runsewe

kidz first oasis network

pastoral care

jesus house academy

Vera Omonedo

church plants

Rev Yemi Adedeji

office of the senior pastor

Ken Sakutu

office of the senior pastor

Prisons evangelism follow-up alpha course

french church

Rachael Sakutu

church plants

- Jesus House Pastors and the Ministries/Departments they are responsible for -

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The Youth The Youth Ministry – R U C

RUC

is the acronym for our youth ministry and stands for – ‘Raised up in Christ’. The ministry is made up of two segments: TM4:12 (those between ages 13 and 15), and the RuC Squad (those between ages 16 and 21).

RUC ON Sunday – Are You Ready? RUC ON Sunday was the epitome of NEW FRONTIERS for the youth ministry. It was the day the youth ministry took over all the services in the church and it gave the young people an opportunity to serve the church, running the various ministries within the church. It was a day filled with both energy and enthusiasm as the young people threw themselves into the different roles they had volunteered for. The weeks of preparation (both spiritual and mental) as well the many rehearsals that preceded the day could clearly be seen by the way the roles were executed and each department run. The youth - alongside the youth leaders, ensured that all four services ran smoothly, - from leading praise and worship (with a twist), to running the Cafe (The Brook), to running the Multimedia department, to helping with the finance dept. The highlight of the day was a powerful drama reminding us of the salvation we have through Christ. The young people did everything they could to make sure the day was a success and showing that they were well and truly READY to represent the youth of Jesus House and use their talents for Christ.

Some Snippets from the day

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I enjoyed the youth day at Jesus House because it was an opportunity to meet more people from TM4:12 and RUC Squad and also some of the leaders’ that make Jesus House such a great church. It was a lot of fun as we got to stay in the main service and help out. Another thing I enjoyed was getting to hear the services’ four times, because the teaching sank in more! Although it was hard work I would definitely love to do the youth day again in the future!” - Emerald-Estelle Peasah

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I thoroughly enjoyed the ‘RUC On’ youth day! I feel with everybody’s hard work and of course the Holy Spirit, it was a successful day. It was a great day in which the youth showed the older ministry what the youth raised up in Christ are really about. The reactions of the older uncles & aunties were really good, they all seemed so impressed. It was also an opportunity for me to meet people in the youth ministry that I hadn’t yet spoken to, which was pretty good. I felt so part of a big family, it was wonderful and I would definitely do it again! I now appreciate all the hard work that goes into each service, as I was able to see from “behind the scenes”. All the team leaders were friendly and helpful and made it the success it was!” - Sapphire Peasah

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Being born again and a member of Jesus House only since this February, I felt really special to be a part of the first ever ‘RUC On’ day especially doing something I enjoy – drama. I must admit that I was nervous to perform in front of so many people when I hardly knew anyone but I soon realised that the day wasn’t about me. The purpose of the whole day was to reach out and touch people’s hearts in the audience, saved or unsaved, so that they give their lives to Christ. I believe that’s exactly what we did not only with the drama but the dance and choir too. Although it was an early morning (6:45!), it was completely worth it. The atmosphere amongst the youth was really endearing and the Holy Spirit was definitely present with us. Not once on stage did I feel nervous, God had surely taken control of the day and turned it into one of the best things I’ve ever experienced. Not only did I make new friends, I tried Nigerian jolloff rice and gained more performing art skills. The most important benefit is that we grew in our faith by ministering to others. I can’t wait for RUC Youth Day 2011!” - Vanessa Lyall

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RUC Monday Night Bible Study This has been a great addition to the RUC timetable. Understanding and appreciating the importance of God’s word as the foundation for all that we do, the team runs a combined bible study every Monday night for RUC Squad and Tm412. The sessions are lively and inspiring, encouraging the youth to see and relate to their world through the lens of scripture. The highlight of bible study this year was running a Bible Handling course over 17 weeks. The youth were taught how to approach scripture, and equipped with the tools on how to “rightly divide the word of truth”. We looked at topics ranging from - the whole counsel of God, the historical and literal context of the bible, the purpose of the letters, expository reading, exegesis, and most important of all, the application of the word to everyday situations. The Bible study classes are on-going, as we continue to sharpen our skills and grow in our understanding of the love story that is the bible.

The Youth Retreat The youth ministry went away on its annual retreat at the end of August 2010, kicking off with a fun-filled day at Alton Towers, followed by two days at the wonderful De Vere Residences. The weekend was an opportunity to meet new people and build existing relationships. The overriding theme for the retreat was “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and Love your neighbour as yourself”. Those who attended the retreat were taught the practical workings of ‘loving God and loving your neighbour’ and then given opportunities to live this out. It was a time to relax, while learning who we are in Christ. Some of the weekend activities included time for games and fellowship between groups and individuals who wouldn’t usually have the chance to mix. The result was an educational and spiritual weekend, were new friendships were formed and everyone had loads of fun. It was indeed – a New Frontiers weekend. 17

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Youth Summer Community Outreach

The Youth Xmas Party

An enterprise programme and mentoring scheme was jointly run by the youth and the community outreach team, to provide positive leisure time and personal development for young people during the school holidays.

The end of year Xmas party was a blast. This was an opportunity for the young people and facilitators alike to “let their hair down”. The theme of the party was - “STUCK IN THE 80’S”, and considering that most of the attendees were born post the 80’s, they made a tremendous effort to ensure the theme was adhered to and everyone had a great evening singing, dancing and being merry in the presence of God.

Youth Gender-specific meetings Understanding the importance of biblical manhood and womanhood, the youth ministry also ran a couple of gender specific sessions which allowed for honest and constructive scripture based conversation on what it means to be a young man and woman today. The gender specific nature of these meetings provided a platform for open interaction between the young people, allowing the leaders to guide them as issues were raised, but more importantly enabling understanding and fostering friendships.

Other youth highlights in 2010 • • • •

Young person put forward for UK Youth Parliament in Barnet First Youth leadership retreat Integration into other departments RUC choir taking Wednesday services

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Future Leaders event at the House of Lords

astor Bajo Akisanya, who is the Director of our youth ministry, attended an event at the House of Lords which was organised to recognise young, black men and women who had distinguished themselves in their communities and shown their propensity as future leaders. As a recognized youth leader, Pastor Bajo was interviewed about his thoughts and experience of the event. Q: How did you find the future leaders event at the House of Lords? It was amazing and quite refreshing to see the other side of the black youth culture. The young people present were university graduates who had been recognised for their outstanding achievements. They were all well-mannered, excelled in education and had a high level of aspiration. To be honest being in an environment like that is quite refreshing. I would also add that the venue was fantastic due to its historic nature and it was a myth breaker because were where in an environment we do not tend to exist in. Lord Adebowale was the key note speaker and it was very nice to meet him. Q: What does it mean to you, to have a feature in the magazine? I have mixed feelings, so there’s a two-fold effect. I’m happy and humbled because what I enjoy doing is serving and therefore recognition is secondary. To be where I am today, I have been through an amazing journey, so to have the work acknowledged is humbling. I now realise that this has increased the magnitude of the job we have to do, as there is so much ground to cover and only the Lord is going to be able to finish it. Q: Has this influenced you to be more driven? Without a doubt, not for acknowledgement but I realised how many more young people where not there. It’s important from this point onwards to encourage and support dreams, young people must discover their purpose. Q: How has this encouraged you as a youth pastor? It has made me less emotional and more functional; in fact I am more conscious of the final product because it is so critical. There will certainly be a level of discomfort with the young people but it is necessary. They will understand vision and I am now more brutal especially with those who have potential. Q: In the magazine you stated that most of the young people were from a church background, how does this make you feel? I recognise now more than ever that what we do is vital, without being a cliché. The church carries the hopes of our country and disciplines of a successful life are still taught. Young people have courage and character to become the best. This clearly shows the teachings of the bible and how they go out and relate to society. Q: What would you say to young people who aspire to be in the magazine? Just aspire to be the best you can be. You are aspiring to be the best God has made you. That’s critical, aspiring to be in a magazine is a drive for failure. Recognition will come when you are who you are meant to be. Things will fall into place when you are what God wants you to be at that particular point in time. Just aspire to do well in life by being yourself through a functional relationship with the Lord. See every circumstance as an opportunity to further what God has designed you to be, it may be a blessing in disguise. Q: Who are your role models? Wow, good question. I’d have to say my foster mother, Mrs Yen, she taught me what unconditional love is. If I ever manage to live up to that example I would be pleased. Pastor Agu – I regard him so much. Billy Graham, he is a man who stuck to a cause regardless of what was successful or not. John Maxwell, I love everything about communication and he makes different concepts so simple. If we had to incorporate preachers I would say Keith Hagen, he handled the word of God truthfully. Q: Do you have any words of encouragement? Always remember, God is not wicked! That has kept me through the years, the knowledge that he is on my side, regardless of what I have had to face.

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New Frontiers

Expansion

At the heart of the church’s push into New Frontiers was the quest for additional accommodation for the church’s numerous

activities that take place from Monday through to Sunday every week. 6 years since taking up residence in the premises in Brent Cross, it had become obvious that we had outgrown the current facility. With 7 services on a Sunday (4 adult services and 3 youth services), alongside a Children’s church that was bursting at the seams, and other activities such as – teaching classes, prayer sessions, counselling sessions and various meetings - a desperate search for larger accommodation was commenced in the beginning of the year. Seemingly coincidentally, our long standing neighbours (Community Foods Ltd) who occupied an adjoining warehouse indicated that they would be vacating the warehouse later on in the year and offered us the opportunity to take over their lease. And so, summer 2010 witnessed the formal acquisition by Jesus House of a 14,000 square feet additional warehouse space which would be used as an extension of the current facilities - which set our goal for physical expansion in full motion.

The New Building

ollowing months of prayer, seemingly unending meetings and loads of paper work, Jesus House received the keys to the new building in October 2010. New planning consent was subsequently obtained from Barnet Council and this heralded a fresh spate of frenzied activities geared towards converting and refurbishing the new space. Engineers, architects, builders, project managers, and so on, were brought onboard to commence one of the most memorable projects in the history of the church thus far. The church building expansion project has been divided in two main phases: Phase 1 saw the commencement (and subsequent completion) of a new worship centre (conversion of the new warehouse building) measuring 1,730 square meters with a sitting capacity of 1,800 and state-of-the-art multimedia centre, which hopes to create a brand new worship experience for members and visitors alike. Phase 2, which will commence later in 2011, will see the conversion of the former auditorium space into a two level facility providing more accommodation for the Children’s church, more meeting rooms and more office space to accommodate the increasing numbers of full-time staff and volunteers. The new worship centre space (albeit uncompleted at the time), served as an overflow area during our Watch-night Service on December 31st 2010

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The Jesus House website

nother aspect of the church that witnessed growth and expansion was the Jesus House website. In this age of technological innovation and advancements, the internet has become an invaluable means of communication and it was important that Jesus House remain on the cutting edge of communications in order to effectively serve the congregation and community at large.

2010 also saw the launch of two tools on the website aimed at raising money for the church – Easyfundraising and Easysearch. Easyfundraising allows users to raise money while shopping online, while Easysearch allows online browsers to raise money while searching the internet via their Easysearch search engine. To use Easyfundraising, users sign up free of charge and use the links provided to take them to one of over 2,000 participating retailers. A percentage of whatever they spend comes directly to Jesus House at no extra cost - some donations can be as much as 15% of their purchase. By using Easyfundraising, Jesus House website users can gain access to hundreds of exclusive discounts and vouchers, so that in helping the church, they can save money at the same time. Easysearch combines the results of several search engines, such as Yahoo!, Bing and Ask, to ensure you can always find what you’re looking for. Every time a search is made via Easysearch, half a penny is raised for Jesus House, meaning that 15 searches a day could see about £25 a year raised. The site also launched its official Jesus House Facebook account, which allows users of the social networking site to receive up-to-date information from the church about its events and activities, while giving them an opportunity to share their views on the church, and these events and activities.

The Novo Centre I.T Network

The face and content of the website was radically transformed in 2010 – thanks to the new addition to the staff of our website manager – Ms Claire Mainwaring. Such was the transformation and resulting impact of the new look website, that in October 2010, the Jesus House website was nominated for the Christian New Media Awards 2010. This is a prestigious award ceremony organised by Premier Radio that recognises and rewards the best in Christian websites and blogs in the UK. Jesus House was nominated for ‘Best Large Church Website in the UK’ along with hundreds of other churches, and after a series of short listings, we eventually made it to the final eight. On the 15th of October we were invited to attend an award ceremony at St. Stephen’s Church, Walbrook, in central London, along with the other finalists. We unfortunately narrowly missed first place but won the second place prize, which is a great achievement in itself. This was further evidence, and a testimony to the fact that God was doing a ‘New’ thing in our church. In striving for new Frontiers, one of the key features and additions on the website is an online Audio Bible, launched in November 2009. This feature enables users to listen to dramatized and simple readings of the Bible in any of over 300 languages. The Online Audio Bible is accessible to anyone with internet connectivity. The hit rate of the application on the website has steadily increased since its inception, the increase showing that the Online Audio Bible is becoming a more popular way of gaining insight of God’s Word. Arguably the most popular feature on the site remains the 24-hour Jesus House Radio, which combines inspirational music, interviews and challenging messages with live audio of the church services on Sundays and Wednesday evenings. In 2010, an application for iTunes was created by members of the voluntary workforce, which enables individuals to download and store Jesus House Radio for free on their smartphones.

he Jesus House I.T. department was involved in a number of major projects during the year 2010 one of which was providing a network system for the Novo Centre in Grahame Park. A top class computer network was commissioned which included 8 LAN network computer systems allowing users of these systems to communicate over local network and also the Internet. This new facility has in no small way helped to increase the prospects and aspirations of the mostly young people who visit the Novo centre. One of the services rendered to young people at the Novo Centre is a career development service, and the new internet facility allows them carry out more detailed research that helps them gain insight into the job markets and activities in the youth sector. A full circuit CCTV security system was also installed in the Novo Centre in order to provide adequate security for those who attend or visit the Novo Centre.

The New Jesus House Internet Line

dedicated high-speed non-contended resilient Ethernet & MPLS XSDL internet line was installed into the Jesus House infrastructure so as to deliver consistent, reliable, business-to-businesses broadband. This new facility has provided an improved and much faster resource for the church office staff and has also enabled a quicker response by members of the church office to external queries.

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CSR

At Jesus House, our responsibility to show the love of Christ in a practical way is central to what we do and who we are. We take literally the injunction given by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in the book of Matthew 25:35–40, not to neglect the poor, the underprivileged, the marginalised and the sick. We believe the church has a major role to play in channelling God’s resources to these groups and being a voice for them where they are voiceless. In addition to monitoring emerging issues and areas of need on a global scale, we also actively seek to serve the needs in our local community. Jesus House is situated within the London borough of Barnet - which happens to be the city’s third largest borough and one of its most prosperous, yet it is characterised by having pockets of deep deprivation and poverty existing next door to areas of affluence. In recent times, unemployment has gone up in Barnet by 81% and six of Barnet’s areas are listed in the ranks of 10% of the country’s worst deprived areas. Many in the borough struggle to eat and live; some are born into poverty while others have fallen into hardship. As part of our Church Social Responsibility (CSR) we work with other churches in and around the borough of Barnet to influence a positive and life-changing turnaround in our local community, helping disadvantaged individuals and families facing challenges through practical projects, and generally bringing a sense of wellbeing to inhabitants of the borough.

CSR Awareness Day - ‘Impact’ “I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.” (Matthew 25:40 NIV)

unday 19th September 2010 was designated “CSR Awareness Day” throughout all our family services, as the Jesus House Church Social Responsibility (CSR) department set out to create greater awareness of their goals and objectives within the church. The department was set up with the aim of expressing God’s love in practical ways in our local and global community through outreach projects and events that will impact and transform lives. Therefore, the CSR Awareness Day was used to profile existing and future missions/projects in order to create opportunities for members of the congregation to get involved in impacting the lives of the less privileged. During each one of the services on the day, emphasis was placed on the need for every member of Jesus House to seek to positively impact and change their world, stressing that it was not somebody else’s responsibility to make an impact. The Awareness Day also saw the launch of the first edition of the CSR newsletter – aptly titled “Impact” – which highlighted the initiatives that Community Action and CSR international had been involved in, in the previous year. The CSR Department is headed by Pastor Sola Irukwu (Pastor Agu’s wife), assisted by Deacon Ayo Adedoyin. The department is divided into two strands, namely Community Action and CSR International. Community Action is the local expression of the church’s social responsibility and the team is led by Deacon Ayo, while CSR International is the International expression and is led by Pastor Sola Irukwu. As a result of the Awareness Day – and the ‘Impact’ newsletter – a greater awareness of the responsibilities of Christians towards their neighbours has been generated, resulting in more people putting their hands to the plough to get the work done.

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CSR International Projects Jesus House Fundraising for Haiti Crisis

he 7.0-magnitude earthquake that devastated the country of Haiti at 1653 local time on Tuesday, January 12, 2010, left a significant number of people dead and the large numbers of survivors suffering immeasurably. This evoked a great deal of empathy across the world, and Jesus House

joined in the cause to alleviate the suffering of those directly affected by raising in excess of ÂŁ20,000 for the relief effort, in addition to non-stop prayer support for the indigenes of the country. 23

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The Rwanda Mission

orking closely with an Independent ministry (Solace Ministries), members of Jesus House contributed towards and conducted two missions to Rwanda in 2010. Rwanda as a country is still reeling from the genocide of 1994, - the mass murder of an estimated 1,000,000 people over the course of approximately 100 days. This has left large segments of the population grossly disadvantaged and impoverished. Jesus House enjoys a mutually beneficial relationship with Solace Ministries and is presently engaged in a community development programme in Kaduha, a region in the southern province of Rwanda that was terribly affected by the genocide, in which over 200,000 people are believed to have perished in that community. The community development programme has involved the purchase of livestock (pigs and a few cows) for every family in the 112-strong community, and training the families in livestock breeding, sales and business management. Prior to the church’s involvement, each family was said to have been surviving on the equivalent of £2 a month, but after the donation made by Jesus House this value rose to about £17 and is estimated to triple over the next year. The animals are considered to be valuable assets by the local community - especially the pigs - as each pig gives birth to approximately 10 piglets, each of which can be sold at £10. The cows purchased by Jesus House have already given birth. In addition to the above, the women in Jesus House – under the auspices of

the women’s ministry (Esther’s) contributed money to buy bras and underwear for the womenfolk of the village of Kaduha (dubbed ‘Bras Without Borders’) in order to help in elevating their standard of living. In October, Jesus House sent a two man team to visit the village of Kaduha. This visit had multiple purposes – to deliver the Bra’s and underwear donated by the women of Jesus House to the women in Kaduha and Kigali, and secondly to get a first hand view of the pig farm community development work going on, and to see what else could still be done. Arriving on the 3rd of October, the delegation visited the Kigali Memorial Centre, where a detailed history of Rwanda and the genocide are documented, along with exhibits of weapons used during the genocide, the remains of its victims, and video testimonies of the survivors. The centre also contains a mass grave, where 250,000 people have been buried. As the bras were handed out, the excitement was beyond belief, with some ladies rushing off immediately to go and put them on. The team also visited a computer school run by Solace Ministries, where its 64 students learn the English language and basic computer skills, both of which increase their employment options and have already resulted in helping them get jobs.

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Building Homes in Romania

orking in partnership with the Oxford-based charity - Habitat for Humanity, twenty male volunteers from Jesus House set out to build homes for and consequently change the lives of orphans and other underprivileged families in Beius, Romania, where they spent a week and a half digging trenches, laying foundations, laying bricks, lifting and cutting masonry, making insulations, and creating roof trusses in a region regarded as the poorhouse of Europe. This project was initiated and sponsored by the Jesus House Men’s ministry. Members of the team included professional carpenters, engineers, builders and Site Project Managers, and they worked in the towns of Beius and Oredia on the North Western tip of the Transylvanian range. With populations of 30,000 and 200,000 respectively, these towns have harboured a large population of Romanian orphans who are still trying to get a decent living in a post-Ciausescu era. Romania continues to suffer after 40 years of communism. Poverty remains rife and civil society and social services have had to be reconstructed from scratch. Charles Stephenson, a volunteer who had previously served in the military in Iraq, said, “This is just as much work as being on the warfront in Baghdad, but it’s great to know that we are building hope and peace as well as new homes.” 25

Jesus House’s Head of Communications, Mr Ayo Adedoyin (who was also on the Romania build Mission), said: “It was a great way to positively impact the lives of so many people who would otherwise be living in squalor. We definitely hope to do this again and would welcome as many people from this community to get involved.”

Christmas Cheer in Brazilian Prison

n behalf of Jesus House, one of our leaders who is of Brazilian origin - Deacon Wes Skau (accompanied by Rafael Crema) paid a visit to CDR Prison, in North Londrina, Brazil, where 1,200 inmates are held. For many people in North Londrina, life consists of empty days, with no hope for tomorrow. The Director of the CDR Prison, Mr Luciano, told of how poor the families of the inmates were, adding that one the ways the church could bless the inmates was to provide for their families. Director Luciano supplied the names of the extremely impoverished families of the incarcerated prisoners, for whom Christmas would have been a period memorable for the wrong reasons. In response to this, Christmas hampers containing numerous items of food (similar to our Christmas lunch on Jesus hampers) were delivered to the families, most of whom cried at the gesture of kindness, something they had not experienced before. Gifts of footballs were also donated to children and they were able to bless a small local church with dinner on Christmas Day.

Donation to RCCG Adullam Parish, Lofa County, Liberia Jesus House provided financial assistance to RCCG Adullam Parish in Voinjama City of Lofa County, Liberia. The donation has helped speed up the process of completing their church building (pictured below).

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CSR Community Action Projects

with a total of 1,777 homes, but also home for the most underprivileged in the borough. Over the years, the Grahame Park Estate has struggled to

The Novo Centre and Manna Supermarket Project

shake off the stigma of being a troubled and disadvantaged area, becoming synonymous with high rates of unemployment and problematic youth.

n Friday, August 6th 2010, the Novo Centre formally re-opened its doors to the Grahame Park Estate and the wider community of Barnet with an open evening organised to celebrate the refurbishment work that had taken place at the centre. The event featured an array of presentations from various members of the community and the voluntary sector in Barnet. Labour Councillor Zakia Zubairi was in attendance and described it as “the life-giving centre for all the community”. The Novo Centre is a Jesus House community initiative designed as a dropin centre for the residents of Grahame Park Estate. It is a hub for local individuals and families to receive various forms of help and support ranging from youth activities, community meetings, training facilities, internet access and counselling services. Built in the 1970’s, Grahame Park Estate is Barnet’s largest housing estate

In seeking to make a difference in the lives of the disadvantaged in its community, Jesus House adopted Graham Park Estate as recipients of its Community Action programme. The Novo Centre was initially opened on the estate in April 2006 as a Jesus House initiative and served as a drop-in centre for help and support. In pursuit of New Frontiers, the Novo centre was refurbished and there has been a restructuring of the services the Centre provides, all aimed at the providing a better and more enriched service to the community. One such service is the Jesus House Manna Supermarket and Outlet shop, a food distribution service set up for those in need within the borough, which operates out of the Novo centre. The re-opening of the Novo centre therefore also marked the formal launch of the Manna Supermarket within 27

JESUS HOUSE ANNUAL REPORT 2010 the centre. The supermarket, which boasts of high quality food provisions donated by members of the public, operates on a referral basis for the less privileged in the Barnet community and is run in collaboration with Barnet Homes. The Councillor expressed her joy at the initiative, describing the supermarket as a great vehicle for tackling poverty and she hoped that the residents would find the new store suited to their needs. The store will open 12 hours a day, six days a week. It will open from 5am–8:30pm.

Employment and CV Clinic

series of free employment and CV writing clinics were held in the Novo Centre during the month of November 2010, for people who were either unemployed, in search of a new job or who wanted a career change. Some of the topics covered during the clinic include: Job searching, Changing career, CV and cover letter writing, Interview techniques, and Marketing yourself. The clinic proved immensely beneficial to the recipients.

Christmas Gifts to Children at Barnet General Hospital

small delegation from Jesus House gathered at the reception desk of the Spruce Ward in Barnet General Hospital to present a gift to the unsuspecting staff and Christmas gifts to patients who were forced to spend the Christmas period away from friends, family and familiar surroundings. The delegation, made up predominantly of the church’s Young Professionals Ministry (Reconnect Ministry), was escorted around the ward and took time handing out presents to each patient. As patients and their attending family members wondered what had motivated this team of young people to go around the ward, they were simply informed that Reconnect and Jesus House just wanted to spread some cheer, a gesture they seemed to thoroughly appreciate. As one nurse put it, they were “well chuffed” .

Palm Sunday donation for charity

n Sunday 28th of March 2010 as congregation members entered into the familiar foyer of the Jesus House building, they were greeted with warm smiles from not so familiar faces, and the scent of palm leaves. Members of the Communications and Community Action department had stationed themselves by the entrance doors of the church armed with palm crosses and baskets to celebrate Palm Sunday and mark the last Sunday of Lent. Palm Sunday commemorates the day our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ triumphantly rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, with the people greeting him by waving palm leaves and laying them on the path he rode through; before He then went on to be crucified on the cross of Calvary. As members of the church were being reminded of Christ’s sacrificial love for all mankind, they were encouraged to pick up a palm cross and make a donation of £1 or more. These donations would be used for one of the worthwhile Church Social Responsibility projects in order to make a difference to the life of those who are less privileged.

Mothers Day Competition in Barnet

he Jesus House Community Action Department organised a mother’s day competition in Barnet’s local newspaper asking children to write about how special their Mum is to them. The winner and her family were treated to lunch in style at the Rotisserie Restaurant, Whetstone; they were chauffeur driven to the restaurant where they had a delicious 3 course meal before being chauffeured back home. An inspirational mother of six in the community was also surprised with a bouquet of flowers. Despite five of her six children being under the age of five, she successfully balances motherhood with her career. Mothers at the women’s aid refuge camp and single and widowed mothers in the community were also given gifts.

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Donations to Social Causes in Barnet

n the month of June 2010, the church had its annual conference themed ‘The Pursuit of God Conference’. The 21 day event (from 1st to 21st June) centred on ‘The Dynamics of Faith’, and during this period, the congregation and members of the public participated in daily teachings that inspired, challenged and encouraged along the lines of our Christian walk of Faith. The 21 day event also involved personal and corporate prayer and fasting, with the church being encouraged to be sensitive to the plight of those less privileged. As a follow on to this, the leadership of the church agreed to donate all the contributions (offerings) received during the 21 day conference to charitable causes in Barnet, as part of its CSR and community action effort. Some of the recipients of this ‘June Offering’ include: • • • • • •

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Noah’s Ark Hospice Barnet: A children’s hospice service that supports families. Noah’s Ark provides practical, medical and emotional support to life-limited children and their families free of charge. Homeless Action in Barnet: A drop in service in Barnet that provides support and work for vulnerable people to enable access to housing, health and other services in order to achieve independence. Joy bringer R’US: A group who provide activities such as football coaching and street dance classes to young people at the novo centre. Barnet & Chase Farm Hospitals: Jesus House donated the money to Barnet Hospital to purchase Broad Services for The Garden Room which opened in October last year to provide a peaceful and comfortable ‘sanctuary’ in the hospital as a retreat for families of patients nearing the end of their lives. Part of the donated money will go toward renovating the parent’s room on the children’s ward, Treasure Island. XLP: XLP has been recognised for the impact it makes in the local communities in meeting the social, educational and behavioural needs of young people and empowering them in realizing their potential. Elevation Networks: Elevation Networks is a youth employment charity that aims to bridge the gap between under-represented groups and industries, helping young people to become more competitive in the labour market place. They inspire, challenge, and positively influence a generation of young people into a belief system that challenges the impossible, overcomes barriers, and provides a gateway for aspirations to become tangible goals. The Children’s Society: The Children’s Society creates a society where children and young people are valued, respected and happy. They give a voice to disabled children, help young refugees to rebuild their lives and provide relief for young careers.

Jeans for Genes Day

n Sunday, October 3rd, Jesus House made its annual contribution to the national ‘Jeans for Genes’ Day (October 1st) by urging all its congregation members to come to church wearing an item of denim and to make a donation towards the charity. Jeans for Genes is a charity that aims to improve the health and well being of children that suffer from genetic disorders. They do this by supporting the services and research of genetic disorders. Across the country, people in offices, schools, colleges and universities wore jeans to raise awareness of genetic disorders. In addition to wearing jeans to church, a cake sale was also held to raise money by Reconnect, the young professionals’ ministry. The proceeds from the donations by congregation members and the cake sale were then donated to the charity.

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Summerfest 2010

From the Community Carwash that drew hundreds of people across Barnet and beyond to visit Jesus House, to the Summer

Hair Fair and the Football Academy, Jesus House became the ultimate community hotspot over the months of July and August, thanks to its Summerfest schedule of events.

Live World Cup Matches at Jesus House

rom the 22nd June 2010 to the end of the World Cup in South Africa, Jesus House made the big screen in its Main Auditorium available to the general public for screenings of selected matches of the football tournament. A family friendly environment, plus food and games for children, helped in creating an exciting atmosphere around the matches that were screened. This was the first time for such an initiative, and whilst the numbers of those who turned up were nowhere close to those who frequent Wembley stadium, everyone noticeably enjoyed themselves and it helped in bringing a new perspective about church.

Football Academy and Novo Summer Academy 2010

he Football Academy is a 2-week intensive football academy course directed at developing the football talents of young people in the church and within the local community. The aim is to engage and develop the youth, providing them with an alternative to activities that would otherwise lead to vandalism and crime. By mentoring them through this programme, the academy also provided an avenue to build NEW relationships. The Novo Summer Academy is a 4-week programme directed at engaging youth throughout the summer period. It is particularly targeted at youth who have been excluded from schools and others who are not in education, employment or training. Its aim is to provide young people with a place to attend over the holiday where they can discover and develop their abilities and talents. It is hoped that spending time in this environment will also help focus and channel their energy into positive activities. The 2010 Academy was successful by any standards. The young people came unaware of what to expect but left with a sense of empowerment and direction. They got involved in a range of different activities and discussions, all of which were designed to teach them social, life and team-building skills. 30

JESUS HOUSE ANNUAL REPORT 2010 With their achievements displayed at the end in a showcase, the attendees walked away with certificates to commemorate their success over the summer. They received awards in leadership, dedication and respect, and were also given vouchers in addition to their certificates. Overall, it was a thoroughly enjoyable and fun experience for all involved; the young people left wanting more!!

Youth Enterprise Scheme

ver the summer, twenty lucky teenage students were exposed to business techniques as part of the Youth Enterprise Scheme, a CSR initiative targeted at young people who feel an inclination towards business and enterprise. The scheme included sessions on how to create business and marketing plans, and how to enhance communications and presentation skills as future business owners. They received training in strategy by a consultant, public speaking by a barrister, and enterprise by a successful business woman, in addition to being taught about the importance of vision, teamwork and being proactive. They were also able to meet the Deputy Mayor of London, as well as Boris Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chief of Staff, where they were given first-hand insight into the banking sector. Further highlights included a visit to the financial hub in Canary Wharf, touring the 2012 Olympic headquarters, and visiting local businesses in Barnet.

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Jesus House Fundraising Market Exhibition

CSR summer Fundraising Day saw the Jesus House car park turned into a marketplace to raise funds for its charitable projects locally and internationally, with clothes, accessories and household items put on sale by members of the congregation at rock bottom prices.

Free Car Wash

he annual Jesus House free Car Wash outreach took place from 19th - 21st August 2010. The free car wash scheme has over the years provided an opportunity for the church to show the love of God in a practical and fun way. Easily one of the highlights of the summer period, the car wash attracted many volunteers from the youth teams, who spread the word amongst their friends in a recruitment drive. Each day, from Monday to Friday, members of the community who saw the free car wash advertisement would drive into the premises and were greeted by friendly hosts and hostesses who ushered the drivers into the cafe area for a drink and snack, whilst their car was whisked off for a thorough clean. The atmosphere throughout the week was one of excitement and fun, as well as selfless service. Many of those who passed through the premises in the course of the week were amazed at the joy displayed in serving others.

Movie Night

esus House hosted a Christmas movie night on 24th December 2010, with selected movies shown for both adults and children: ‘Blessed and Cursed’ for the adults in the worship centre and ‘Bolt’ for children in the Hephzibah function room.

Summer Hair Fair – ‘The Trilogy’ This was the third annual summer hair fair at Jesus House, with those in attendance treated to a complete makeover for a fee of £3.

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In Relationships Three Churches Unite for PENTECOST 2010

he celebration of Pentecost commemorates the birth of the Christian church, following Christ’s resurrection from the dead and ascension into heaven.

Before the Ascension, Christ informed His disciples that He would always be with them, promising that after He left He would send them a helper – in the person of The Holy Spirit, the Third person of the Holy Trinity - to guide and assist them in the work He had left for them to carry on. On the day of Pentecost, ten days after the Ascension, the disciples who were gathered had an amazing experience when the Holy Spirit came upon them as promised.

“And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.” (Acts 2:2-4 NKJV) The apostles began to preach the Gospel in the languages spoken by those gathered around them, tongues previously unknown to them. About 3,000 people were converted and baptised that day. This is why ‘the day of Pentecost’ is often referred to as “the birthday of the Church”. On this day, with the arrival of the Holy Spirit, Christ’s mission was completed, and the New Covenant / New Testament Church was birthed. On Friday 21st of May 2010, an event was held to mark the day of Pentecost. But this was no ordinary event; on the contrary, it was a historic and memorable night, because for the first time, 3 churches from 3 different denominations came together to celebrate Pentecost. In a strong message of unity, the congregations of Hillsong, Holy Trinity Brompton and Jesus House came together on a night that was captioned - “Three Churches... One City...United for Pentecost”. The night opened with Holy Trinity Brompton’s Tim Hughes leading worship, supported by Jesus House’s Tribe of Judah and the worship team from Hillsong, before the three heads of the participating churches – Pastor Agu Irukwu of Jesus House, Gary Clarke of Hillsong (left, with Pastor Agu) and Nicky Gumbel of HTB – took centre stage. Pastor Agu was the first to address the audience, reminding them that their purpose as Christians was to be salt and light wherever they went (Matthew 5.13-16). He added that individuals shouldn’t question the ability of one person to effect a change in the world, as it is the “Christ in us” that will achieve this. 34

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During his session, Gary Clarke introduced Andy Frost, the Pentecost Festival Director, who spoke in greater detail about the vision for the event, highlighting upcoming events celebrating Pentecost. Nicky Gumbel reminded the audience that although they were there to have a good night, they could not forget that the world needed the church. He asked that the audience pray for each other personally, with the condition that each person prayed for/with a person who was attending from a different church, further cementing the bond of unity the event was designed to generate. Each church’s music ministry also led a segment of worship, with Tim Hughes, Reuben Morgan of Hillsong, and the Tribe of Judah each bringing their unique brand of worship to the congregation throughout the night. People were heard to say that they were really inspired by the night and were glad they hadn’t missed the event, with some commenting that “it had all gone too fast” and others adding that “it was an unforgettable night”.

Leadership Conference at Holy Trinity Brompton

astor Agu Irukwu was one of a select group of speakers at Holy Trinity Brompton’s Leadership Conference on Tuesday 2nd March 2010. The conference, themed ‘Turning The Tide’, ran from Sunday 28th February to Tuesday March 2nd, and included discussions on values of good leadership, successful methods of building and nurturing leadership teams, keys to church growth, community impact and connecting with young people. Pastor Agu, who was accompanied by a leadership delegation from the church, took to the stage following an instructive session by the Bishop of Kensington and a recorded interview with Hillsong’s Gary Clarke. Seated in a makeshift talk show studio, he answered questions put to him by host Nicky Gumbel, with topics ranging from the Redeemed Christian Church of God’s prolific church planting history, playing host to royal and political dignitaries, to leading a growing church while coping with the loss of his first wife, Pastor Ify.

Pastor Agu answered all questions put to him with typical candour, eliciting both peals of laughter and warm appreciation from the gathered leaders, before leading them in a session of prayer.

Britain’s Power List of Influential People

n 24th November 2010, the Great Hall of JP Morgan in London played host to highly successful individuals from ethnic minority communities who were celebrated for their remarkable achievements in various fields of endeavour. The elegant award event witnessed the unveiling of the Fourth edition of ‘Power List, Britain’s Most Influential Black People 2011’ published by Powerful Media in partnership with J.P Morgan. The 100-plus page glossy magazine featured Pastor Agu Irukwu in an interview captioned, ‘Pastor of the People’. The article highlighted the important role of churches when it comes to Service to its communities and its congregation, and referred to Jesus House’s numerous outreach projects including the Manna project, the Novo Centre, and the Prison Ministry amongst others. The Jesus House Church Social Responsibility (CSR) international missions specifically got the ‘thumbs up’ for the work done by the church in impacting lives around the world.

JESUS HOUSE ANNUAL REPORT 2010 In the interview, Pastor Agu spoke about the growth of Jesus House since it was founded in 1994. “I believe that growth should not be measured just in terms of numbers of people who attend church, but by the development of mature Christians. We are constantly striving to get it right in that area” he says. The Power List 2011 is a compilation of Black influential achievers in Britain featuring business leaders, entrepreneurs and people from the arts, media, science and engineering who are leaders in their fields. The featured article on Pastor Agu, ‘Pastor of the people’ is on page 110 of the high profile magazine.

Jesus House hosts the UK Bible Society Annual Night of Worship

Terry MacAlmon worships with Jesus House

n the 12th of March 2010, Jesus House played host to the UK Bible Society’s Annual Night of Worship. Every year the UK Bible Society adopts and prays for a nation, and in 2010, coinciding with it’s 50th anniversary of independence, the nation of Nigeria was the focus of attention and prayers. The night kicked off with Andy Flanagan leading an acoustic set, followed by Muyiwa Olanrewaju & Jesus House’s Tribe of Judah. Brief talks were given by key members of the Society, who educated the congregation on the work that they do, both in the UK and internationally.

uring a UK tour promoting his latest album, ‘A Worshipful Christmas’, psalmist Terry MacAlmon included in his itinerary a drop-in at Jesus House. The American Christian singer-songwriter’s visit on Sunday 21st November 2010 saw him perform select songs from his collection of worship medleys. The 55 year-old worship leader sang prophetically over the congregation and also shared the testimony of how he was restored after facing a series of challenges that resulted in a two-year absence from worship ministry. He also spoke of the warm hospitality received during his first visit to Jesus House in 2007, which has given him great admiration for the church. “God is here, God is present in this Church” he said.

Sierra Leone High Commissioner visits Jesus House

The Bible Society all over the world aims to tackle Bible Poverty. With more than 4,400 languages still waiting for even one book of the Bible, millions of people around the world do not have access to the Word of God in their native language. In addition, more than 300 million people around the world are either blind or not able to see well enough to read. The Bible Society is therefore looking to set up a Braille Bible press in Nigeria. This proposed press would be the first of its kind on the continent. On the home front in the UK, the Society works hard to get the Bible into the public arena. From the Arts and Media to Education and Politics, no sphere is out of bounds. Alongside a call for prayer was a call to support the many projects undertaken by the Society, whether financially or through volunteering in any one of the many Bible Society projects.

Prayer for Congo at 50 years

n a joint project coordinated by the Jesus House Franchophonie and other French churches in London, a 3 day prayer event for the nation of Congo took place from the 24th–26th June 2010. Every evening between 6pm and 10pm in the Worship Centre of the church, prayers were raised for the future of the country. The event attracted Congolese nationals across the city and fostered a bond between people who had a common burden for their wonderful nation.

he Sierra Leone High Commissioner to the UK, H.E. Mr. Edward M. Turay, visited Jesus House in April 2010, having heard wonderful things about Jesus House from Sierra Leonean members of the church. During the visit Mr Turay spoke to Pastor Agu in detail about the positive impact Jesus House has made in the lives of these members, some of whom had since relocated back home with the resolve to become positive influences and to contribute to the development of their nation.

Psalms Enchanted Evening “The Society has become privatised, People have become individualistic, and people don’t connect and have lost what it means in praising God together in the community.”

his was the view expressed by Reverend Mike Clark of St Margaret Church, Edgware on the 3rd of July at the Psalm Enchanted event held to unite the Jewish and minority community at the London Academy, Edgware.

The event, which received a grant from the Department of Communities and Local Government and was managed by the Community Development Foundation under the Faiths in Action group in the local community of Barnet, stemmed from previous collaborations with Rabbi Smith, who extended an invitation to do something together on music. In Rabbi Smith’s words, the event was about “reaching the community at large, promoting interfaith community, increasing understanding and contacts, helping others see different faiths for who they are and promoting dialogue which is a commandment from God and the right thing to do.” The event commenced with a moving poem by Tope Teniola inspired by Psalm 23; it was centred on God as the good shepherd who will never forsake His sheep. This was followed by Unify Band, formed of three different churches in the local community who meet regularly to praise and worship God. The Unify Band was one of four distinct groups that sang from different books of Psalms. The others were the Edgware and District Reform Synagogue Choir, St Thomas Indian Orthodox Church Choir and the Tribe of Judah from Jesus House. A solo performer, Ian White from Scotland, also sang from a different book of the Psalms. The event was a moving experience and reflection of a paradigm shift in unity as the praise of the different choirs enchanted the whole congregation and had them clapping, dancing and learning new music from different communities, backgrounds and faiths. Ian White clarified that he had come to the event for the experience of an interfaith event and remarked that “I have never experienced [this] in 25 years, especially [with] the Jewish people and also the experience of openness to hear from others.” The participating choirs agreed that the event carried a unifying theme. A thank you message from Revd Clark was sent to Pastor Agu Irukwu for his immense support. 37

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Member Care New Members Evening

the annual June fast.

he New members’ evening was hosted in the main auditorium of the church on 20th March 2010, during which the leadership were able to formally meet and greet individuals who had recently joined the church as members.

The event was aimed at enhancing members’ bible study by highlighting the various strengths of different versions of the bible, and the need for alternate translations and bible reference tools such as: study bibles, parallel bibles, topical bibles, concordances, bible dictionaries, surveys, commentaries, encyclopaedias, word studies and handbooks. The Pages

There were over a hundred new members who attended this usually exciting event. Pastor Agu Irukwu gave a presentation on the church’s history and its mission, and then introduced the leadership of various ministries to the new members and explained how they could get involved in the church volunteer workforce. The new members were then given a tour around the church premises to gain insight into the operational mechanisms of the church.

team also sought to enlighten members on the content available for a bible study library.

As is customary, the new members at the event received a welcome pack and an attendance certificate.

Christmas donation to church members

n the past years, members of the congregation have received table calendars, cards and several branded souvenirs from Jesus House during the Christmas and New Year seasons. However, in 2010, we decided that the funds that would have been used to purchase such branded merchandise would be used instead to provide assistance to families and individuals in the church who were experiencing financial hardship, particularly during a season where everyone should be joyous. 50 families in need of such assistance benefited during the Christmas period with the collaboration of the Angels Network, Oasis Network, the Heads of Ministries and the entire church. Either a Christmas Lunch on Jesus hamper or a Tesco voucher to support their Christmas shopping was sent to the beneficiaries. Tomi Ayodeji, Head of Member Services, recalls the affectionate interest displayed by most members of Jesus House, who volunteered to deliver hampers or pre-paid vouchers to these brethren in need. “It was truly gratifying to have made a difference as a Church with our gifts”.

Pages Event June 2010

ages, the the Jesus House bookshop, hosted an event titled “Enhancing Your Bible Study Experience” on Sunday the 13th of June 2010 during

The event was deemed a success as it resulted in an increased volume of orders for bibles and bible study aids, and an increased level of the sale of bibles for the rest of the year, resulting in the bible being voted the ‘bestselling product of 2010’ by the bookshop.

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At Christmas

Christmas should be a time of joy for all, a time when people are happy, cheerful and full of hope. But this unfortunately is not

the case and is not a true reflection of the state of mind of many in our community. Many are overwhelmed by the various challenges of life whilst many succumb to the pain and weight of loneliness in a harsh world. In fact, for those in the community who are disadvantaged and impoverished, Christmas often is the time when their difficulties and dreary circumstances are amplified, when their inability to provide for their children leads to dejection, depression and a sense of hopelessness.

In Jesus House, we have come to recognise that Christmas is an opportunity to share a message of hope and love with everyone, to support the needy and to help in putting smiles on the faces of numerous individuals and families.

Spreading Christmas Cheer

preading Christmas Cheer is a JH outreach programme which has been running for the last six years. It is an opportunity to demonstrate love to neighbours and commuters in our community in the run-up to Christmas, and has proved to be a great opportunity for conversations with members of our community, with some of these conversations leading people to establish relationships with Jesus Christ. From 13thâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;17th December 2010, from as early as 5am each day (up to 10am), commuters travelling via Brent Cross, Hendon Central, Colindale, Burnt Oak, Edgware and High Barnet tube stations (amongst others) were met with a friendly smile and offered hot beverages, mince pies and other pastries to keep them warm as they faced the cold December mornings. Over the span of its history, a few churches in the borough of Barnet have run this project alongside Jesus House.

Christmas Lunch on Jesus

n Friday the 17th of December 2010, congregation members from various churches across the borough of Barnet gathered at Jesus House to put together thousands of Christmas hampers filled with seasonal Christmas foods such as turkey, minced meat, carrots, Brussels sprouts, potatoes, and Christmas pudding. These were to be delivered the next day to families in need living in the impoverished estates of the borough of Barnet. 40

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Christmas Lunch on Jesus is a Jesus House community outreach project that sees the distribution of free Christmas hampers to families and residents on low income and in need of assistance right across the entire borough of Barnet. This initiative was started 4 years ago in response to the desire to share the love of Christ and the joy of the season with the poor and needy within the community. At its onset, Grahame Park Estate was chosen as the initial target area and members of Jesus House sponsored 2000 hampers that were distributed to all the homes on the estate. In December 2010, with the impact of the recession biting hard, many in our local community were bracing themselves for a difficult festive season. On Saturday the 18th of December 2010 a group of volunteers (this time, in collaboration with other churches in Barnet) set off with nearly 2000 hampers packed into vans and prepared to brave the blizzards and snow-covered roads, while others prayed for the outreach to be successful and hazard-free. Over 1800 hampers were successfully delivered and many lives were touched. Some of the areas where hampers were distributed include West Hendon Estate, Dollis Valley Estate, Stonegrove Estate, Belle Vue Estate, Strawberry Vale Estate, Fosters Estate, The Grange and the Grahame Park Estate. Helen Shannon from St. Barnabas Church in Finchley commented, “Christmas is the season of love and goodwill. As Christians, we don’t just want to speak about Jesus’ love; we also want to show it by our actions. Our hope is that through these Christmas hampers people will see that love is more than a word - True LOVE is best expressed by giving.”

Watchnight Service

best attention to everyone.

he December 31st watch-night service took on added significance given the prophetic direction received in the latter half of the year that we were ‘birthing the new’ in various areas of our lives. This particular event had new meaning because, for the first time in many years, the service was being held in Jesus House – thanks to the new additional warehouse that provided seating space that was twice the capacity of the old auditorium.

The entire service was characterised by a mixture of expressions and feelings: of gratitude to God for His faithfulness, of repentance for unworthy actions and deeds, but most importantly of hope and anticipation for the ‘new’. The message preached by Pastor Agu captured this sense of hope, in a simple message titled, “The King still has one more move”. In the message, Pastor Agu counselled on the need for all to be focused on God and have a Kingdom-based agenda in the coming New Year, as there is a great reward for faithfulness. Illustrating the sermon, the drama ministry, in collaboration with Jesus House’s dance group (Synergy), gave a presentation of a play titled “My King still has one more move”.

Though the doors opened at 8pm, the old auditorium was filled by 9pm, with those arriving later than this time being required to make use of the overflow facilities which had been set up in the then-unfinished new auditorium. As the Tribe of Judah choir led the congregation in worship and praise choruses, the numbers swelled, until a total of 3,319 worshippers were accommodated for the night. Given such numbers, safety and comfort was paramount, and ushers, fire marshals and other ministries of the church were on hand to give the

The New Year 2011 was ushered in with live television images of the fireworks display in Westminster as the clocks of Big Ben chimed. The service ended with the whole church partaking in the Holy Communion.

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Watchnight Afterparty

o celebrate the New Year, the young adult’s ministry (Reconnect) organized a watchnight after-party in the church’s foyer. This event, the first of its kind, was arranged as an opportunity for young adults to socialise and have fun in a Christian setting. From 1am to 5am on January 1st 2011, the church was abuzz with music and celebration. With a turnout of over 100 young people, who confirmed that they “had a blast”, the party was a fulfilling experience for many. 43

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Special Events Micah 10 –10–10 Sunday

en years ago, nations around the world made a commitment to halve poverty in the world by the year 2015 and this is captured as one of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Following this much publicised meeting and subsequent declaration of the MDG’s, an independent group came into being with the sole aim of holding Governments accountable for their promises and commitments towards alleviating poverty. The group named its mission – the Micah project, founded on the biblical injunction in the book of Micah 6:8: “He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God?” This scripture is particularly instructive for us as Christians, because it calls us to care about issues of compassion, poverty and justice in the world around us. Therefore, the Micah project also seeks to mobilise the church of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ worldwide, reminding Christians (the Church) that they are God’s answer to alleviating poverty. The two pronged call to Churches and their congregations are – to hold elected politicians in their communities and societies accountable by reminding and asking them what they are doing about meeting the MDG; and also to play their own part in alleviating poverty. To this end, the Micah Sunday event was organised to coincide with Sunday 10-10-10. Micah Sunday is a worldwide event that focuses the church’s heart on the needs of the poor in our community and in our world. The aim of Micah Sunday is to change the world through millions of promises made by individuals across the globe. People are being challenged to make a promise as a way of saying ‘I’ll do it’ and then inspire others to ‘do it’; including our government. The Micah team’s message is as follows: “As the body of Christ, it is our mandate to be God’s hands and feet on the earth. We believe that with your help and the collective

support of our governments we can halve poverty by 2015”. On Sunday 10 – 10 - 2010, Jesus House was selected as one of 5 major venues worldwide to hold key Micah Sunday services that would take place across the world. Jesus House had the honour and privilege of representing the United Kingdom, while other key services took place in selected venues in Australia, India, Zambia, and Ecuador. During the epic service, the Chief Executive of the Micah Project - Joel Edwards – preached a sermon that challenged the church on 3 main fronts: (a) Doing justice, (b) Loving mercy and (c) Walking humbly with God. Andy Clasper (the regional director of Micah for the UK) then invited the congregation to make a promise related to playing a part in the reduction of poverty - from promising to pray, to promising to give. All these promises were written on the hand print provided. The children in Kidz First and the Youth also participated in making promises. Hand prints were drawn by the children while the Youth made graffiti placards. All the promises were collected and dedicated in prayer, and were then sent to relevant local MP’s. The service ended by praying the Micah 10.10.10 prayer. 44

Artistic Flair

rowing up in Zambia, eastern Africa, Hannah Uzor developed a passion for art from a young age. It wasn’t long before her parents and others close to her realised that it was also a gift. While in high school Hannah joined Zambia’s National Arts Council, exhibiting her early works, often using mediums such as acrylics on canvas and charcoal, and was also a regular contributor to the Alliance Française cultural exhibitions. On speaking to Hannah she confesses that her very fabric is art - “I’ve been painting since I can remember” - and you can’t help but notice her African

heritage in her beautiful artwork, each painting differentiated with the use of bright earth tones in warm yellows and deep terracotta’s, a characteristic of her paintings, as is the presence of elegant stick-like human forms. She moved to London after high school. On moving to the English capital, she was advised by her parents to focus on an academic career, knowing all too well how competitive and challenging the world of art could be. However, Hannah like most young women of her age, at the time wasn’t sure what else excited her, so she did what she knew best and spent a year painting while studying IT, using her kitchen as her studio. 45

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visit to her husband’s family in Nigeria. She speaks of the rich Nigerian heritage, “l love the bold colourful prints and the elaborate gelé headdresses.” Asked what the future holds, she answered, “I’m moving to bigger canvases, and experimenting with different techniques, like using palette knifes to create different textures.” Asked what advice she would give to aspiring artists, she answered: “Anything can be art, because it’s you that’s drawing it; [it’s] birthed out of you [and] nobody can replicate what you do. It’s from your hand, from your thoughts. Art is not ‘perfect’, it is the expression and the value you place on the piece that makes its special, giving part of [yourself], giving part of God, just do it...If it’s from you its unique”. “Art is part of me, to me art is life, it’s about dreams, it’s about a painting being able to brighten a room, it’s about spreading God’s love through art forms.” She ends with a giggle: “It’s my little mission.”

Overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle of the big city - “it’s a lot bigger than my home town of Lusaka” she laughs, “where everyone knew everyone” - she soon realised that to promote her works and meet other artists networking was essential. She became a member of Acton Arts Group in Ealing and started exhibiting her work. Her first exhibition on arriving in London was held at Jesus House; she recalls it was during one of the annual ‘Car Wash’ events. When asked where she finds her inspiration, she responds by saying “everywhere and from everything, people, surroundings, life - God. I may see something that catches my eye or l like and then I just paint.” She goes on to explain that her works translate into her interpretation of what she has seen and she never knows what it will look like until the end. “It’s not prescriptive” she affirms. There is definitely no formula to Hannah’s work but yet it is distinct; the mood of her paintings and the natural use of colour are definitely God-inspired creations. Her recent work has drawn influences from diverse sources, including a recent

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Welcome to the finance section of the 2010 Annual review. This section contains a summary of our financial activities for the 2010 financial year, a report by the Trustees of the Charity, as well as the Independent Auditor’s report.

DID YOU KNOW? You can give more to the charity at no extra cost to you. UK registered charities are entitled to 25% tax reclaim from the Inland Revenue on every £1 donated by UK taxpayers who have paid tax at the basic rate of tax. Gift Aid is a relief for gifts of money to UK charities. This means that for every £1 you give to Jesus House, the government will add on an extra 25p. It’s very easy to join the scheme; simply fill a Gift Aid declaration form and help us keep an accurate record of your giving by completing the offering envelopes correctly. Better still, if you are a higher rate tax payer, you get an additional tax relief from the Revenue if you qualify for tax returns through the self- assessment scheme. Thank you for your continued support. Yours sincerely, Olaide Olunloyo Head of Finance

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USA: £43,491

UK GRANTS: £121,891 VIENNA: £16,200 GERMANY: £11,517

AFRICA: £25,720

Cyprus: £2,000

INDIA: £4,320

WORLD EVANGELICAL MISSION: £238,357

GRANTS TOTAL: £463,496

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES The trustees, who are directors for the purposes of company law, have pleasure in presenting their 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 year ended 31st March 2010. 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 GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT 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, Immanuel Communications Limited. It is governed by a Memorandum and Articles of Association and is controlled by a board of trustees whose members are elected at the Annual General Meeting and are directors for the purposes of company law and trustees for the purposes of charity law. Decisions are determined by a simple majority vote by the trustees, the trustees set the strategic direction of the charity and authority has been delegated to the Pastoral Board and Management team for the day to day running of the operations of the Charity. New 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 given an introduction to the activities of the charity by the existing board. Existing trustees are provided with training as and when required. Jesus House is a parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God – a network comprised of churches all over the world. There is an agreement for common purposes entered into by Jesus House with the Redeemed Christian Church of God which documents this relationship.

In determining how best to pursue these objects the trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. The charity’s main objectives for the year were: • The re-engineering of the charity to ensure an overhaul of its entire structure, systems, processes and personnel. • The implementation of the structures and processes. • The involvement in local and international Church Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes

STRATEGIES The charity’s strategies for achieving these objectives were: • Focusing on intensifying its CSR agenda both locally and internationally. • Upgrading the physical Infrastructure to accommodate the growth of the charity and its users/beneficiaries. • Active Fundraising to help achieve these objectives Significant activities that contributed to the achievement of these objectives were: • Encouraging donation of funds to the Haiti Disaster Appeal • Donation of all donors contributions to the charity in the month of June towards CSR projects • Other activities to help raise the profile of the charity in the local community included the annual free car wash week in the summer, the ‘Spreading Christmas cheer’ outreach which provided free hot drinks and mince pies to commuters at local tube stations and Xmas Lunch on Jesus, which is an annual community centred project that provides people in need in the borough with a Christmas Hamper.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

With over 600 volunteers who support and make an invaluable contribution to the operations of the charity, some of the major departments include: • Multimedia • Facilities • Hospitality • Junior Church • Music • Community Action • Prayer • Publications • IT • Welfare

The charity’s objects are: “The advancement of the Christian religion worldwide;” “The relief of poverty worldwide.”

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular those relating to the specific operational areas of the charity and its finances. The trustees believe that by monitoring reserve levels, by ensuring controls exist over key financial systems and by examining the operational and business risks faced by the charity, they have established effective systems to mitigate those risks.

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. Church Social Responsibility and Community Action are two units within Jesus House that focus purely on helping the disadvantaged and less privileged within our local community and overseas, all of the services offered through the communitycentred projects are available to the public.

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The Novo Centre (the community centre set up by the charity) continues to expand the work it does in the

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troubled Grahame Park Estate in Colindale and now provides services that include, a free health clinic, free legal advice clinic, as well as after school clubs. 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, disbursement to various charities is then approved by the management team. Monthly sponsorship of the Good Shepherd Homes in India and the purchase of a jeep ambulance to be used for outreach mission The charity continues to provide invaluable financial and administrative support to the Festival of Life prayer event held bi-annually. The charity, through the departments mentioned above organises events and meetings to promote its objects.

FINANCIAL REVIEW As at 31 March 2010, the level of reserves available for the charity’s use (i.e. unrestricted funds and not represented by fixed assets) was £313,700 (2009: £609,004). The trustees consider that the charity needs to hold reserves equivalent to one months’ expenditure (approximately £300,000) in order to ensure the ongoing delivery of its charitable objects during an unforeseen downturn in income. There is currently an additional need to accumulate reserves in order to provide for the planned expansion of the charity’s facilities in its quest for a larger auditorium and ancillary trading space due to increase in its membership and it is estimated that a sum of £750,000 may be required for the overall expansion. 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. 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.

PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS The charity continues to explore ways of furthering its charitable objectives in an effective manner by raising its profile and getting more involved in the community. The charity aims to provide services and activities that are relevant to people on a foundation of Christian ethos and beliefs in a bid to effect change in the moral and spiritual climate of the local Borough. The charity also aims to reach out to the business world as it lives out its corporate slogan of “pursuing God, discovering purpose and maximising potential”.

TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES The trustees (who are also directors of Jesus House for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Report 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 charity and group and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for the year. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to: • select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; • observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP; • make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; • state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any materialdepartures 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. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company 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 company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. In so far as the trustees are aware: • there is no relevant audit information of which the charity and 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.

APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS A resolution proposing Haines Watts South LLP be reappointed will be put forward at the Board Meeting of the charity. Approved by the Board on……………….……..2010 and signed on its behalf. Trustee

Independent Auditor’s Report to the members of Jesus House We have audited the financial statements of Jesus House for the year ended 31 March 2010 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and the related notes. These financial statements have been prepared under the accounting policies set out therein and the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008). This report is made solely to the charitable company’s members, as a body, in accordance with Sections 495 and 496 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so

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that we might state to the charitable company’s members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and its members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and auditors The trustees’ (who are also the directors of Jesus House for the purposes of company law) responsibilities for preparing the Trustees’ Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) and for being satisfied that the financial statements give a true and fair view are set out in the Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities. Our responsibility is to audit the financial statements in accordance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements and International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland). We report to you our opinion as to whether the financial statements give a true and fair view, have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice and have been prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 2006. We also report to you whether in our opinion the information given in the Trustees’ Report is consistent with the financial statements. In addition we report to you if, in our opinion, the charity has not kept adequate accounting records, if the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns, if we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit, or if certain disclosure of trustees’ remuneration specified by law are not made.

basis, of evidence relevant to the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. It also includes an assessment of the significant estimates and judgements made by the trustees in the preparation of the financial statements, and of whether the accounting policies are appropriate to the charitable company’s circumstances, consistently applied and adequately disclosed. We planned and performed our audit so as to obtain all information and explanations which we considered necessary in order to provide us with sufficient evidence to give reasonable assurance that the financial statements are free from material misstatement, whether caused by fraud or other irregularity or error. In forming our opinion we also evaluated the overall adequacy of the presentation of information in the financial statements.

Opinion In our opinion: • the financial statements give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company’s and group’s affairs as at 31 March 2010, and of the group’s incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure of the group, for the year then ended; • the financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice applicable to Smaller Entities; • the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 2006; and • the information given in the Trustees’ Report is consistent with the financial statements. Cawley Priory South Pallant James Ragg FCA FCIE DChA, Senior Statutory Auditor Chichester For and on behalf of Haines Watts South LLP, West Sussex Statutory Auditors PO19 1SY Date

We read the Trustees’ Report and consider the implications for our report if we become aware of any apparent misstatements within it.

Basis of audit opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland) issued by the Auditing Practices Board. An audit includes examination, on a test

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) 2010 2009 Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds Funds Funds Notes £ £ £ £ INCOMING RESOURCES Incoming resources from generated funds Voluntary income 1 3,637,573 68,009 3,705,582 3,761,688 Activities for generating funds 2 74,544 - 74,544 86,009 Investment income 3 170,602 - 170,602 204,184 Incoming resources from charitable activities 4 3 88,630 - 388,630 434,944 ________ ______ ________ ________ Total incoming resources 4 ,271,349 68,009 4,339,358 4,486,825 RESOURCES EXPENDED Costs of generating funds Fundraising trading: CoGS and other costs 2 64,819 - 64,819 78,777 Charitable activities 5 4,558,326 16,931 4,575,257 4,304,024 Governance costs 8 1 2,925 - 12,925 11,328 ________ ______ ________ ________ Total resources expended 4,636,070 16,931 4,653,001 4,394,129 Net income/(expenditure) (364,721) 51,078 (313,643) 92,696 TRANSFERS Gross transfers between funds 50,226 (50,226) - Net movement in funds (314,495) 852 (313,643) 92,696 Funds at 1 April 2008 18 800,082 1,419,936 2,220,018 2,127,322 _______ ________ ________ ________ Funds at 31 March 2009 18 485,587 1,420,788 1,906,375 2,220,018 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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BALANCE SHEET

Group Charity 2010 2009 2010 2009 Note £ £ £ £ FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 12,13 239,610 303,991 222,610 286,991 Investments 14 879,272 879,272 879,272 879,272 _________ _________ _________ _________ 1,118,882 1,183,263 1,101,882 1,166,263 CURRENT ASSETS Stock 15 47,553 31,764 - Debtors 16 311,007 653,790 359,170 708,911 Cash at bank and in hand 714,943 661,852 695,599 617,704 _________ _________ _________ _________ 1 ,073,503 1,347,406 1,054,769 1,326,615 CREDITORS - amounts due within one year 17 286,010 310,651 279,040 301,624 NET CURRENT ASSETS 787,493 1,036,755 775,729 1,024,991 _________ _________ _________ _________ TOTAL NET ASSETS 1,906,375 2,220,018 1,877,611 2,191,254 RESERVES Unrestricted funds 18 485,587 800,082 456,823 771,318 Restricted funds 18 1,420,788 1,419,936 1,420,788 1,419,936 _________ _________ _________ _________ 1,906,375 2,220,018 1,877,611 2,191,254 The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime under the Companies Act 2006 and with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effectived April 2008). The notes on pages 10 to 19 form part of these financial statements These financial statements were approved by the board on …………… 2010 ……………………….. Dr O Adeaga Trustee

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ACCOUNTING POLICIES Scope and basis of the financial statements The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the Statement of Recommended Practice “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” published in March 2005 and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (FRSSE), effective April 2008. The charity has taken advantage of the concession which allows it to publish only a consolidated statement of financial activities rather than one for the charity alone. The charity had incoming resources totalling £4,274,539 (2009: £4,410,458) and a net deficit of £313,643 (2009 surplus: £123,365) for the year under review. The results of charity’s wholly owned subsidiary are consolidated on a line by line basis.

Incoming resources Incoming resources are recognised in the period in which the charity is entitled to receipt once the amount can be measured with reasonable certainty. Income is deferred only where the donor has imposed restrictions on the resources which amount to pre-conditions for use e.g. the receipt in advance of a grant for expenditure in a future accounting period.

Resources expended Resources expended are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) on an accruals basis and are recognised at the point when a legal or constructive obligation arises. The majority of costs are directly attributable to specific activities but certain shared costs are apportioned to activities in furtherance of the charity’s objects. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Governance costs Governance costs comprise the costs associated with the governance arrangements of the charity and include audit fees, legal advice (if any) for trustees, costs associated with constitutional and statutory requirements and any costs associated with the strategic as opposed to the day to day management of the charity’s assets.

are capitalised and stated at cost less depreciation which is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of each asset over its expected useful life as follows: Furniture and fittings Church & office equipment Motor vehicles

20% Reducing balance 25% Reducing balance 25% straight line

Fixed asset investments Fixed asset investments comprise a property held on long lease which is stated at the trustees’ estimate of market value.

Stock Stock is held at the lower of cost and net realisable value

Pension costs Jesus House contributes to a defined contribution pension scheme on behalf of its staff. The contributions are charged to the SOFA as they fall due.

Cash flow statement The financial statements do not include a cash flow statement as the charity has taken advantage of the exemption from preparing such a statement that are available to smaller entities.

Fund accounting General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or raised by the charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds is charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Consolidation These group financial statements include the results of the charity’s wholly-owned subsidiary company which have been consolidated on a line by line basis.

Fixed assets Fixed assets with an individual purchase cost of £2,000 or more

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 1. Incoming resources from voluntary income Unrestricted Funds £ Tithe 2,330,677 Offering 731,687 Thanksgiving 115,468 Building donations - India donations - Gift aid reclaimed 430,515 Uganda Funds - French fellowship income 19,446 TM4:12 Ministry Income 2,028 European Mission donations 540 Portuguese Fellowship Income 7,212 Contributions towards Grants - Contributions towards Guest Ministers’ Honoraria - _________ 3,637,573

Restricted Funds £

Total 2010 £

Total 2009 £

- - - 15,898 1,335 - 550 - - - - 1,966 48,260 ______ 68,009

2,330,677 731,687 115,468 15,898 1,335 430,515 550 19,446 2,028 540 7,212 1,966 48,260 _________ 3,705,582

2,242,874 815,979 113,367 34,116 1,722 516,504 583 19,244 17,175 124 - _________ 3,761,688

2. Incoming resources from activities for generating funds – subsidiary trading company The subsidiary trading company is Immanuel Communications Limited, a company limited by guarantee and controlled by Jesus House by virtue of the fact that it has a common board of directors. Total Total 2010 2009 £ £ Turnover 74,544 85,792 Cost of sales (35,856) (45,396) _______ _______ Gross profit 38,688 40,396 Administrative expenses (28,963) (30,971) ______ _______ Operating profit/(loss) 9,725 9,425 Interest receivable and similar income - 217 Corporation tax payable - (2,410) Gift Aid payment to parent (9,725) (9,642) _______ _______ Net profit/(loss) for the year - (2,410) Profit and loss account at 1 April 2009 28,764 31,174 _______ _______ Profit and loss account at 31 March 2010 28,764 28,764 _______ _______ Total capital and reserves at 31 March 2010 28,764 28,764 The principal activity of Immanuel Communications is the sale of books, compact discs, and tapes.

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) 3. Investment income Bank Interest Rental Income - Regents

Unrestricted Funds £ 2,315 168,287 ________ 170,602

Restricted Funds £ - - _________ -

Total 2010 £ 2,315 168,287 ________ 170,602

Total 2009 £ 29,053 175,131 ________ 204,184

4. Incoming resources from charitable activities Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2010 2009 £ £ £ £ Mandate Men’s Conference 37,839 - 37,839 45,406 Pursuit of God Conference - - - 44,840 CSR Donations - International Projects 30,739 - 30,739 Welfare Fund 29,284 - 29,284 31,751 Word and sound Income 27,224 - 27,224 29,382 Café Income 98,356 - 98,356 90,457 Special Projects 190 - 190 2,333 Outflow magazine Income 1,590 - 1,590 5,640 Jeans for Genes - - - 2,233 Kidz First Nursery Income 157,222 - 157,222 167,043 Youth Ministry Income 1,663 - 1,663 5,915 Mens’ Ministry Income 1,488 - 1,488 959 Other Events and Ministry Income 3,035 - 3,035 8,985 ________ _________ ________ ________ 388,630 - 388,630 434,944

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) 5. Charitable activity expenditure – advancement of the Christian religion worldwide Unrestricted Funds £ Regents Expenses 104,115 Kidz First Nursery Expenses 223,241 Café expenses 83,560 Jeans for Genes Expenses - Staff Salaries Costs - Ministry Staff 570,356 Pastors’ Spiritual Development 4,222 Church Plant Expenses 49,807 CSR - International Projects 30,739 Peace Initiative Expenses - Women’s Ministry Expenses 16,025 Alpha Course Expenses 688 Pursuit of God Conference Expenses - Youth Ministry Expenses 11,355 Men’s Magazine Expenses 107 Mandate Men’s Conference 68,787 Special Events 1 66,910 Welfare Expenses 128,629 Guest Ministers’ Honorarium 85,581 French Fellowship Expenses 13,213 Grants (see note 6 for details) 463,496 Printing and Communication Expenses 95,469 BANT Expenditure - Word and Sound Expenses 7,411 CSR - Community Action Expenses 85,545 Outreach Events Expenses 59,993 Marriage Ministry Expenses 25,601 Prison Ministry Expenses 5,473 Music Ministry Expenses 12,154 Other Ministry Expenses 222,880 Support Costs (see note 7 for details) 2,022,969 _________ 4 ,558,326

Restricted Total Total Funds 2010 2009 £ £ £ - 104,115 92,400 - 223,241 241,292 - 83,560 82,264 - - 2,232 - 570,356 401,290 - 4,222 2,506 - 49,807 14,512 - 30,739 8,133 - - 15,548 - 16,025 11,984 - 688 74 - - 6,862 - 11,355 11,170 - 107 18,440 - 68,787 71,145 - 166,910 177,733 - 128,629 115,272 - 85,581 71,249 - 13,213 7,633 - 463,496 492,023 - 95,469 152,398 - - 6,833 - 7,411 11,257 - 85,545 34,066 - 59,993 85,696 - 25,601 22,927 - 5,473 5,191 - 12,154 21,621 - 222,880 241,816 16,931 2,039,900 1,878,457 _______ _________ _________ 16,931 4,575,257 4,304,024

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) 6. Charitable activities – Grants World Evangelism Mission Central Office Other grants ACES Project African and Caribbean Society African Missions UK RCCG - Apapa Family Conference The Builder’s House Canaan Heritage Church Christian Missionary Society Deeper Life Bible Church Evangelical Alliance Foursquare Church Genesis Initiative Good Shepherd Homes Glory Worship Centre Habitation Of Hope UK Jesus House Dallas Jesus House Football Club Jesus House Nashville Jesus House Vienna Joy House London Little Saints Orphanage Milton Keynes Tabernacle The Peace Alliance Peculiar People’s Ministries RCCG Amsterdam RCCG Bible College RCCG Christos Palace RCCG City Chapel RCCG Convention/Congress RCCG Dominion Parish RCCG Faith Chapel RCCG Garden of God RCCG Headquarters RCCG Jesus Praise Tabernacle RCCG Jubilee House RCCG Kingdom Light Centre RCCG Kings Church RCCG Leipzig RCCG Romania RCCG The Sanctuary, Cyprus RCCG Victory Parish Rhema Christian Centre Grants from previous periods

Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2010 2009 £ £ £ £ 238,357 - 238,357 273,381 18,000 - 18,000 18,000 7,248 - 7,248 10,936 30,529 - 30,529 20,985 1,200 - 1,200 1,200 2,500 - 2,500 10,000 - 10,000 10,939 - 10,939 7,758 - 7,758 - - - 1,951 1,500 - 1,500 1,500 - 1,500 6,307 - 6,307 - - - 2,025 4,320 - 4,320 5,000 4,300 - 4,300 3,810 2,500 - 2,500 2,500 17,219 - 17,219 2,000 - 2,000 2,000 22,841 - 22,841 13,000 16,200 - 16,200 17,200 1,000 - 1,000 1,500 9,020 - 9,020 10,000 - 10,000 2,500 - 2,500 3,431 - 3,431 5,348 - - - 35,576 - - - 25,403 - - - 2,500 - - - 3,000 - - - 7,600 - - - 3,000 - - - 5,000 5,000 - 5,000 5,500 - 5,500 3,000 - 3,000 5,310 - 5,310 8,080 2,500 - 2,500 - - - 3,000 11,517 - 11,517 5,667 - - - 6,000 2,000 - 2,000 - - - 3,361 - - - 5,000 (2,500) - (2,500) - ________ _________ ________ ________ 4 63,496 - 463,496 492,023

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) 7. Support Costs Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2010 2009 £ £ £ £ Staff salaries - Admin Staff 509,430 - 509,430 464,640 Rent Expenses 243,839 - 243,839 191,743 Hospitality Expenses 59,189 - 59,189 41,226 Entertainment Expenses 1,181 - 1,181 1,335 Depreciation 92,803 16,931 109,734 132,374 Facilities Expenses 135,371 - 135,371 78,634 Asset maintenance and repairs 1,036 - 1,036 10,393 Heat, light and telephone 137,294 - 137,294 119,274 Office, Printing and stationery 88,151 - 88,151 86,732 Rates 21,441 - 21,441 33,810 Staff training and development 31,938 - 31,938 25,716 Other development and team building 30,040 - 30,040 8,194 Bad debts 17,304 - 17,304 26,729 Professional services 21,373 - 21,373 46,352 Security services 168,316 - 168,316 119,088 Travel and transport 104,303 - 104,303 141,224 Church cleaning 99,002 - 99,002 102,205 Insurance 20,219 - 20,219 19,350 Bank/HP charges and interest 33,178 - 33,178 37,050 Equipment Rental 12,078 - 12,078 12,435 Technical/Multimedia Expenses 16,672 - 16,672 26,441 Staff personal development 24,623 - 24,623 11,522 Website Expenses - - - (38) Volunteer Expenses 50,025 - 50,025 36,983 Other Sundry Expenses 38,339 - 38,339 4,521 Member Services Expenses 8,988 - 8,988 3,196 Relocation Expenses - - - Service management 647 - 647 IT supplies 37,604 - 37,604 69,069 Bad debt provision - - - 28,259 Staff Expenses 3,011 - 3,011 Recession & Recruitment expenses 15,574 - 15,574 _________ _______ _________ _________ 2,022,969 16,931 2,039,900 1,878,457

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) 8. Governance Costs Audit fee - current year Audit fee - prior year Auditors’ remuneration - other services Trustee costs

Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2010 2008 £ £ £ £ 7,985 - 7,985 7,536 - - - 1,925 345 - 345 4,595 - 4,595 1,867 12,925 - 12,925 11,328

9. Net incoming/(outgoing) resources is stated after charging - Group Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2010 2009 £ £ £ £ Audit fee - current year 8,873 - 8,873 8,424 Audit fee - prior year - - - 1,925 Auditors’ remuneration - other services 345 - 345 Depreciation 92,803 16,931 109,734 133,901 10. Staff costs – Group 2010 2009 £ £ Salaries 1,141,675 985,331 Social security costs 108,170 93,743 Pension Costs 33,291 23,018 1,283,136 1,102,092 The average number of employees, calculated on a full-time equivalent basis, analysed by function was: Charitable activities 26 24 Support 14 15 ___ ___ 40 39 Two employees earned more than £60,000 during the year under review. One employee earned between £90,000 - £100,000 (2009: between £100,000 - £110,000). This comprised a Gross Basic Salary of £63,032 with the balance of £30,000 made up of housing allowance,car allowance and an end of year bonus. There were also pension benefits of £4,401. No trustees, other than Dr Adeaga, were remunerated. Under clause 5.2 of the Memorandum of Association of the company, and as approved by the Charity Commission, Dr Adeaga received £83,824 in total emoluments during the year (2009: £86,529). This comprised a Gross Basic Salary of £57,574 with the balance of £26,250 made up of car allowance, housing allowance and end of year bonus. There were also pension benefits of £4,021. No expenses were reimbursed to trustees in this or the preceeding year. During the year the charity operated a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable by the charity during the year totalled £33,291 (2009: £23,018).

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) 11. Taxation Jesus House is a registered charity and is eligible for the exemptions from taxation available to charities on their charitable activities. No charge to taxation therefore arises. 12. Fixed assets - Group Leasehold Church & fixtures & office Motor Buildings fittings equipment vehicles Total £ £ £ £ £ COST At 1st April 2009 17,000 258,348 596,355 127,653 999,356 Additions - - 15,403 29,950 45,353 At 31st March 2010 17,000 258,348 611,758 157,603 1,044,709 DEPRECIATION At 1st April 2009 - 173,694 394,018 127,653 695,365 Charge - 16,931 83,893 8,910 109,734 At 31st March 2010 - 190,625 477,911 136,563 805,099 NET BOOK VALUE At 31st March 2010 17,000 67,723 133,847 21,040 239,610 At 31st March 2009 17,000 84,654 202,337 - 303,991 13. Fixed assets - Charity Leasehold Church & fixtures & office Motor fittings equipment vehicles Total £ £ £ £ COST At 1st April 2009 258,348 573,644 127,653 959,645 Additions - 15,403 29,950 45,353 At 31st March 2010 258,348 589,047 157,603 1,004,998 DEPRECIATION At 1st April 2009 173,694 371,307 127,653 672,654 Charge 16,931 83,893 8,910 109,734 At 31st March 2010 190,625 455,200 136,563 7 82,388 NET BOOK VALUE At 31st March 2010 67,723 133,847 21,040 222,610 At 31st March 2009 84,654 202,337 - 286,991

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) 14. Fixed asset investments – Investment property Group Charity 2010 2009 2010 2009 £ £ £ £ Carrying value at 1 April 2009 879,272 879,272 879,272 879,272 Transferred from fixed assets

Disposals at carrying value

Gain/(Loss) on revaluation Carrying value at 31 March 2008

- 879,272

879,272

During the year to 31 March 2007 Regent’s Hall was reclassified as an investment asset. Previously the leasehold property had been held as a functional fixed asset and depreciated. The directors have considered the market value of the property and are satisfied that this is not materially different to it’s net book value brought forward at the start of the year under review. 15. Stock Group Charity 2010 2009 2010 2009 £ £ £ £ Goods for resale 47,553 31,764 - 47,553 31,764 - -

16. Debtors Group Charity 2010 2009 2010 2009 £ £ £ £ Accrued income 124,419 514,789 124,419 514,789 Loans to employees 34,871 42,397 34,871 42,397 Due from subsidiary - - 48,163 55,121 Other debtors 92,311 92,313 92,311 92,313 Prepayments 59,406 4,291 59,406 4,291 311,007 653,790 359,170 708,911

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) 17. Creditors – amounts falling due within one year Group Charity 2010 2009 2010 2009 £ £ £ £ Creditors 43,311 62,236 40,062 57,764 Other taxation and social security costs 57,490 25,585 57,490 25,228 Accruals 157,868 188,943 157,868 188,943 Finance lease creditor - 10,182 - 10,182 Other creditors 27,341 23,705 23,620 19,507 286,010 310,651 279,040 301,624 The group has a commitment of £150,000 plus VAT annually under the operating lease in respect of its Brent Cross premises which has three years to run. 18. Funds - group Brought forward at Carried forward at 1.4.09 Income Expenditure Transfers 31.3.10 £ £ £ £ £ Unrestricted funds General fund 800,082 4,271,349 (4,636,070) 50,226 485,587 Restricted funds Building fund 1,373,717 15,898 (16,931) - 1,372,684 India fund 40,354 1,335 - - 41,689 Uganda fund 5,865 550 - - 6,415 UK grant fund - 500 - (500) Overseas grant fund - 1,466 - (1,466) Guest ministers’ honoraria fund - 48,260 - (48,260) 2,220,018 4,339,358 (4,653,001) - 1,906,375 General funds are available for use in furtherance of any of the charity’s objects The Building fund was established as the result of fund-raising activities aimed specifically at the acquisition and refurbishment of new premises for the charity and may only be used for these purposes. The India fund was established in order to relieve poverty in India and may only be used for this purpose. The Uganda fund was established in order to relieve poverty in Uganda and may only be used for this purpose. The UK grant fund was established following receipt of donations towards the charitable grants given by the charity within the UK. The Overseas grant fund was established following receipt of donations towards the charitable grants given by the charity internationally. The guest ministers’ honorarium fund was established following the receipt of donations from the congration towards the cost of honorarium for guest ministers. Transfers The three transfers above represent the reimbursement of general funds for costs originally met from general funds

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) 19. Analysis of net assets between funds – group Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2010 2009 £ £ £ £ Fixed assets 171,887 946,995 1,118,882 1,183,263 Current assets 599,710 473,793 1,073,503 1,347,406 Current liabilities (286,010) - (286,010) (310,651) 4 85,587 1,420,788 1,906,375 2 ,220,018 20. Pensions Contributions payable to the defined contribution scheme during the year under review totalled £45,940.01. At the balance sheet date £4,428.90 was payable by the charity. 21. Related parties During the year under review Jesus House met costs on behalf of its wholly owned subsidiary (Immanuel Communications) totalling £15,084. At 31 March 2010 the directors of Immanuel Communications accrued an amount payable to Jesus House equivalent to the profits chargeable to corporation tax. At 31 March 2010 Jesus House was owed £48,163 by Immanuel Communications.

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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Trustees (and Directors) Dr Olushola Adeaga Rev Nims Obunge Dr Adesola Fola-Alade Mr Olubunmi Toyobo Mrs Alero Ayida-Otobo Chief Operating Officer Dr Olushola Adeaga Registered Office 112 Brent Terrace Brent Cross London NW2 1LT Charity registered number 1088614 Company registered number 4047907 Auditors Haines Watts South LLP Cawley Priory South Pallant Chichester West Sussex PO19 1SY Bankers Lloyds TSB Bank plc 50 Notting Hill Gate London W11 3JD Barclays Bank plc Kensington & Chelsea Branch PO Box 4599 London SW3 1XE Kingdom Bank Limited Ruddington Fields Business Park Mere Way Ruddington Nottingham NG11 6JS

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