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 church located in Long Ashton, a village near Bristol in England. It is an evangelical church, which means it focuses on the Bible and sharing its message. The church was first started in 1934 by a person named Ernest Dyer.
About 30 people are members of Hebron Church. On a Sunday morning, around 50 people usually come to the service. Evening services are a bit smaller, with about 15 people attending. People from different Christian backgrounds, like Baptists and Methodists, enjoy coming to Hebron Church. The church also has fun activities for kids and teenagers! They have a youth group called "God's Gang" and a kid's club on Friday nights.
The Story of Hebron Church
Hebron Church began with a Sunday school and a youth club. Mr. Ernest Dyer, who founded the church, used to ride his bike every week from a factory in Keynsham just to run these clubs! He lived above the church until he passed away in 1967. His sister continued living there after him. The church was named "Hebron" because it was meant to be a "place of refuge" or a safe, welcoming spot for people.
Interesting People Connected to Hebron
During the 1930s and 1940s, a scientist named Dr. Vernon Charley was the organist and an elder at the church. He was famous for developing the blackcurrant drink Ribena while working at the Long Ashton Research Station.
In the 1950s, Roger T. Forster was a regular preacher at Hebron Church. He later became the founder of a Christian group called Ichthus Christian Fellowship. He preached at Hebron while he was doing his National Service with the RAF.
