Hanover Evangelical Friends Church
Encouraging All to Experience Jesus Every Day

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  • David: Bearing The Unbearable

    Pastor Ed tells the story of Absalom's rebellion and death and David's grief.  Then David's friend, Joab, gives him three words of wisdom.  Finally, how can we prepare to bear the unbearable.

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    FCDS Fall Festival

    Join Friendly Care Day School for their first annual fall festival on Saturday, October 5th from 9am to 3pm. There will be games, food, craft vendors, bounce house, face painting and more! Bring your family and be ready to have a great time!
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  • Fall Women’s Study

    Join us every other Wednesday from 6:30pm - 7:45pm starting on September 11th, 2024 for a women's book study led by Dee Mattingly. The book is titled "Untangle Your Emotions" and the cost is $13.25. Contact Melissa Schmutte for more information.

  • Fall Men’s Study

    A new men's study will be starting on September 11th, 2024 from 6:30pm-8:15pm called "Essentials of Faith". You can preview this study on RightNow Media.  Sign up on the bulletin board if you would like to participate. Contact John Schmutte for more information. If you do not have access to RightNow Media contact the church office for assistance.
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  • Operation Christmas Child

    Every month we will be collecting items for Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes to be distributed in November 2024. For the month of September 2024 we will be collecting:  Dolls, Coloring Books, Toothbrushes and Toothbrush covers.
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  • Grief Share

    Grief Share

    If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you’ve probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. Grief Share is a ministry of HEFC that will be starting on September 14 from 10am to noon and will run through December 7. You do not have to attend every meeting and can start at any time.  There is no cost to attend this program. For more information about this new ministry, contact Susan Haynes or you can register below to be a part of Grief Share.
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  • 2024 Bible Reading Plan

    Need a Bible reading plan for 2024? Click/Tap the button below to view and download a Bible reading plan for 2024 from the American Bible Society. Enjoy!
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  • Monthly Potluck

    Join us on the second Sunday of each month for a potluck lunch immediately after the 10:30am service.  Please sign up to bring a dish on the bulletin board in the foyer.
  • Women in the Vine

    Craft and Vendor Fair

    A Craft and Vendor Fair will be held on November 9th, 2024 from 9am - 2pm in the gym. Come join us for specialized crafts & small business vendors.  Food and baked goods will be available for purchase. For more information or to be a vendor contact Jodi Blackburn or Laura Smith.
  • CAP Mission Trip

    CAP Mission Trip

    Our annual mission trip to Kentucky to repair homes for families in Appalachia will be October 20, 2024 - October 25, 2024. The team will leave on 10/20 at 7am and return around 9pm on 10/25.  To register, please sign up on the Outreach bulletin board and also complete the online registration.
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  • A Note From The Pastor

    I thought I would send some of the quotes that I used in my sermon this past Sunday in case you wanted to mull on them further. Samuel Taylor Coleridge: “Alone, alone, all alone.  Alone on the wide, wide sea.  And never a saint took pity on my soul in agony.  O Wedding guest!  This … Read More
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  • The Weekly Word

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

  • Co-Ed Pick Up Basketball

    Join us for co-ed basketball the third Sunday of the month immediately following the 10:30am service!

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

  • Prayer Meeting

    September 15, 2024  8:30 am - 9:15 am

  • Sunday School

    September 15, 2024  9:15 am - 10:15 am

  • Worship Service

    September 15, 2024  10:30 am - 12:00 pm

  • HEFC Pick Up Recreation

    September 15, 2024  12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

  • Spirit Basketball

    September 16, 2024  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Easy Chair Chats

Easy chair chats occur every Wednesday at 7pm. You can watch a replay of a previous chat 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.

September 15, 2024 - David’s Friend Fought a Lion in a Pit on a Snowy Day by Ed Vinson

From the passage on David's friend's exploit, Pastor Ed shares how we face similar circumstances spiritually and how like him, we will be victorious!

September 22, 2024 - Engaging The Culture by Ed Vinson

Pastor Ed shares three ways that historically Christians have dealt with culture and why the third way, to engage it, is the most biblical way.

September 29, 2024 - Fishin’ Is My Mission by Ed Vinson

Pastor Ed compares fishing for fish with fishing for people as Jesus taught us.

October 6, 2024 - Sharing My Story And God’s Story by Ed Vinson

Pastor Ed shares why we must share the gospel & how to tell your story.

October 13, 2024 - Dealing With Rejection by Ed Vinson

Jesus gives His Disciples and us wisdom and encouragement when we are unjustly persecuted for our faith.

October 20, 2024 - Overcoming Indecision: Let God Guide You by Ed Vinson

Pastor Ed shares four principles for hearing from God so that you can make good decisions.

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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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