Hebron Church, Long Ashton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hebron Church |
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| 51°25′44″N 2°39′00″W / 51.429°N 2.650°W | |
| Location | Long Ashton, Somerset |
| Country | England |
| Churchmanship | Evangelical |
| History | |
| Founded | 1934 |
| Founder(s) | Ernest Dyer |
Hebron Church is a special place of worship located in Long Ashton, a village near Bristol in England. It's an evangelical church, which means it focuses on the Bible and sharing its message. A man named Ernest Dyer started this church way back in 1934.
Today, about 30 people are official members of the church. On a typical Sunday morning, around 50 people come to the services. Evening services are a bit smaller, with about 15 people attending. Hebron Church welcomes people from many different Christian backgrounds. These include Baptist, Methodist, Pentecostal, Anglican, and Roman Catholic traditions.
The church also has fun activities just for kids and young people. They have a youth group called "God's Gang." There's also a kid's club every Friday night. These groups help young people learn and grow together in a friendly environment.
The Story of Hebron Church
Hebron Church began with a Sunday school and a youth club. Mr. Ernest Dyer, the founder, started these groups. He would ride his bicycle every week from the Somerdale Factory in Keynsham to lead the clubs. Mr. Dyer lived above the church building until he passed away in 1967. His sister continued to live there after him. The church was given the name "Hebron" because its goal was to be a "place of refuge" for people.
Important People in Hebron's Past
During the 1930s and 1940s, a scientist named Dr. Vernon Charley was involved with the church. He was the organist and an elder. Dr. Charley was famous for creating the blackcurrant drink Ribena. He developed this popular drink while working at the Long Ashton Research Station.
In the 1950s, Roger T. Forster often preached at Hebron Church. He later founded a group called Ichthus Christian Fellowship. Roger Forster preached at Hebron while he was doing his National Service with the RAF.
