Ainon Baptist Church
Neath Glamorgan
SA10 7TN
Who we are
Ainon is a small church in the centre of the village of Bryncoch, Wales. The church has a membership of around 40 people who are joined by many others of all ages for the Sunday services. We are served by the ministry of our pastor, Rev Steve Jones and associate pastor, Andrew Ware.
At the heart of the church is the desire to know God through the person of Jesus Christ. The church offers opportunities for all to explore issues of life and faith in the context of the Bible. We are also committed to expressing our faith through practical care to others in need both locally and world-wide.
'Ainon' (or 'Aenon') comes from the Greek word for 'fountain'. It was the Biblical name of a place in Israel, west of the river Jordan, where many people were baptized in water in anticipation of the coming of God's Saviour (John 3:23). In the Bible, water can symbolize cleansing, re-birth and the outpouring of God's Spirit. The name expresses our desire to be a church in which we can find a new start in life through Jesus.
The church was founded in 1906 by people drawn from what was then a mining and farming community. It was Welsh speaking and in membership with the Baptist Union of Wales. Today English is the language used and the church is in dual membership with both the Baptist Union of Wales and the Baptist Union Of Great Britain.
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At the heart of the church is the desire to know God through the person of Jesus Christ. The church offers opportunities for all to explore issues of life and faith in the context of the Bible. We are also committed to expressing our faith through practical care to others in need both locally and world-wide.
'Ainon' (or 'Aenon') comes from the Greek word for 'fountain'. It was the Biblical name of a place in Israel, west of the river Jordan, where many people were baptized in water in anticipation of the coming of God's Saviour (John 3:23). In the Bible, water can symbolize cleansing, re-birth and the outpouring of God's Spirit. The name expresses our desire to be a church in which we can find a new start in life through Jesus.
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Church Website
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev. Steve Jones Â
Leader Position:
Pastor Â
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Leader Email:
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Administration
Admin Name:
Nicola Hendry Â
Admin Position:
Secretary Â
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Admin Email:
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Ainon Baptist Church Service Times
Sunday
10:30 AM Family Worship Service
6:00 PM Evening Worship
Tuesday
7:30 PM House Group (see home page for location)
Wednesday
9:00-11:30 AM Connections Coffee Morning
6:00-7:00 PM Craft Connections
Thursday
7:30 PM House Group (see home page for location)
Friday
7:00-8:00 PM Allsorts
7:00-8:00 PM BLOBS
7:00-8:00 PM Quiz Night (Conservatory)
8:00-9:00 PM NxT
It's been more than 5 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
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10:30 AM Family Worship Service
6:00 PM Evening Worship
Tuesday
7:30 PM House Group (see home page for location)
Wednesday
9:00-11:30 AM Connections Coffee Morning
6:00-7:00 PM Craft Connections
Thursday
7:30 PM House Group (see home page for location)
Friday
7:00-8:00 PM Allsorts
7:00-8:00 PM BLOBS
7:00-8:00 PM Quiz Night (Conservatory)
8:00-9:00 PM NxT
It's been more than 5 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
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Sunday School / Children and Youth Activities
Under 18s:
There's lots on offer at Ainon for children and young people.
First up there is our weekly Sunday morning family friendly service - this starts at 10:30am.
For the first half of the service the congregation stays together - for worship, prayer and (usually) a children's talk. In the second half the children (0 -15ish) head off to the church vestry and conservatory where they divide into classes for activities and teaching.
Then, on Friday evenings, we run a number of clubs for a variety of ages. These are ALL SORTS, BLOBS and NXT.
Parents and guardians are welcome to stay and enjoy a coffee, chat and pub-style quiz in the church conservatory. Â
First up there is our weekly Sunday morning family friendly service - this starts at 10:30am.
For the first half of the service the congregation stays together - for worship, prayer and (usually) a children's talk. In the second half the children (0 -15ish) head off to the church vestry and conservatory where they divide into classes for activities and teaching.
Then, on Friday evenings, we run a number of clubs for a variety of ages. These are ALL SORTS, BLOBS and NXT.
Parents and guardians are welcome to stay and enjoy a coffee, chat and pub-style quiz in the church conservatory. Â
Other information
Ainon Baptist Church History
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"Don't pray when you feel like it. Have an appointment with the Lord and keep it. A man is powerful on his knees."Corrie ten Boom
Ainon Baptist Church listing was last updated on the 11th of July, 2018
