Hanover Evangelical Friends Church
Encouraging All to Experience Jesus Every Day

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  • Light For Living

    Pastor Ed shares Jesus' 2nd  "I AM" saying, "I am the light of the world" and gives 4 examples of what that means.

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  • Road Trip VBS

    Join us on our Road Trip VBS where your children will be on the go with God!
    • Day 1 ~ Abraham and Sarah Follow God (Genesis 12:1-9)
    • Day 2 ~ The Israelites take the scenic route (Exodus 13:17-22)
    • Day 3 ~ Elizabeth and Mary's Family Reunion (Luke 1:39-56)
    • Day 4 ~ Jesus Visits Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10) and On the road with Paul (Acts 18:1-11)
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  • Men’s Events

    • Essentials of Faith (Launch Room) - Every Wednesday at 6:30pm
    • Bon Fire & Devotion (Youth Room & outside) - First Friday of the month at 6:00pm (not meeting on 7/4)
    • Men's Breakfast (Gym) - Third Saturday of the month at 8am
    • Men's Float and Fishing Trip - May 15 - May 18 (See John Schmutte for details)
    • Dinner and Billiards (Youth Room) - June 6 at 6pm-9pm
    • Men's Night Out (Local Restaurant) - One Wednesday every other Month at 6:30pm. May 28 (Cracker Barrel); July 16 (Riverbound Cafe)
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  • The Weekly Word

    Keep up with HEFC news and events by reading the latest edition of Weekly Word.
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    Friendly Tidings

  • OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

    May Wish List

    • Small Puzzles
    • Christian themed jewelry and wristbands
    • Girls and Boys socks (ages 5-9 and 10-14)
    Check your email for link to the Amazon Wish List.
    Collection bin is located in the church lobby.

  • Wakefield Christian Camp

    See church calendar or bulletin board for upcoming dates & events.

  • SINGLE, DATING, ENGAGED, MARRIED

    Launch Summer Book Study

    Starts May 14th

    6:45-9:30 PM

    At the Schmuttes
    5370 Mantillo Creek Rd
    Mechanicsville, VA 23116
    Contact Melissa at 540-273-3191 to register

  • WOMENS’ RETREAT

    August 28-31

    Mountain Valley Retreat Center.

    Please see the brochures in the church lobby for more information

  • CHURCH SCRAPBOOK

    We would like your photos for our church scrapbook Please text or email photos to Kelly Hickok : buzzandkellyhickok@verizon.net 
    804)839-4377

  • Women’s Events

    • Shenandoah Shopping Trip - July 19
    • Women's Retreat (Harrisonburg, VA) - August 28 - August 31
    • Bon Fire - October 24 at 6pm
    Women in the Vine
  • CAP Mission Trip

    CAP Mission Trip

    Our annual mission trip to Kentucky to repair homes for families in Appalachia will be October 5, 2025 - October 10, 2025. The team will leave on 10/05 at 7am and return around 9pm on 10/10.  To register, please sign up on the Outreach bulletin board and also complete the online registration.
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Welcome to HEFC

Hanover Friends Evangelical Church

 

I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.
John 10:10

 

We are a group of Christians from a variety of backgrounds growing together in Christ.

We come to church to worship, study God’s word, bear one another’s burdens, and enjoy our church family.

We want to share the love of Christ with our community and with the world.

Our Services

Sunday

Sunday School9:15 am
Worship Service10:30 am

Wednesday

Children’s Ministry6:30 pm
Adult Ministry6:30 pm
Youth Ministry6:45 pm

Office Hours
9am-3pm Monday-Thursday
9am-2pm on Friday

Welcome!

Ed Vinson

Welcome to Hanover Evangelical Friends Church!  What can you expect?

  • Expect to be warmly greeted by more than one person.
  • Expect casually dressed folks of all ages. Come as you are.
  • Expect to sing. We will worship God with recent choruses and favorite hymns.
  • Expect to pray. We have a time up front at the altar for anyone wishing to receive prayer.
  • Expect to hear the Bible preached, often verse by verse.

You are welcome at Hanover Friends. I hope viewing our website will assist you in knowing more about us and what to expect at Hanover Friends. If you would like more information or you would like to arrange a time to meet with me, please contact me or call the church office at (804) 730-9512.

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Upcoming Events

  • Youth Connect

    May 25, 2025

  • Prayer Meeting

    May 25, 2025  8:30 am - 9:15 am

  • Sunday School

    May 25, 2025  9:15 am - 10:15 am

  • Worship Service

    May 25, 2025  10:30 am - 12:00 pm

  • Memorial Day

    May 26, 2025

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Homegrown Midweek Deep Dive

Our Homegrown Midweek Deep Dive occurs every Wednesday at 7pm. You can watch a replay or watch it live below.

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Upcoming Sermons

The following are our upcoming sermons from Senior Pastor, Ed Vinson, Associate Pastor, Charles Smith or other guest speakers.

May 25, 2025 - The Truth Will Set You Free by Ed Vinson

Jesus and the Pharisees are arguing over truth.  Jesus shows them they are not the truth.

June 1, 2025 - Blind Spots by Ed Vinson

Pastor Ed shares the story of the healing of the man born blind and contrasts him with 4 groups who have blind spots.

June 8, 2025 - Where The Grass Really Is Greener by Ed Vinson

Pastor Ed shares how Jesus is our Good Shepherd; feeding and protecting us, His sheep and how we can stay close to Him

June 15, 2025 - Is It Well With Your Family? by Ed Vinson

Pastor Ed takes the 3 questions the prophet asks the mother and I ask fathers today: Is it well with your wife, with you, with your children?

June 22, 2025 - Trusting Jesus by Ed Vinson

Pastor Rd will share 4 characteristics of Jesus from this passage that enables us to trust Him with our life and future: His character, power, promises and person.

June 29, 2025 - Dead Man Walking by Ed Vinson

Pastor Ed provides a running commentary of his thoughts on Jesus raising Lazareth from the dead.

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Our Sermons

Listen to or watch our sermons from Senior Pastor Ed Vinson, Associate Pastor Charles Smith or from other guest speakers.

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Our News

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