A Note From The Pastor - Hanover Evangelical Friends Church

Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School Join us for our Snowball Mountain Challenge VBS (July 20, 2026 through July 22, 2026) where children will be invited to an exciting winter sports event where they become Challengers, gearing up for frosty games, snowy surprises, and hands-on lessons about resilience and faith. They will come to realize that with the strength God provides, they can share their gifts, be brave, give their all, pray, and hope.

Confession And Forgiveness
Pastor Ed will share Nehemiah's prayer of confession and God's forgiveness to the people of Israel as a model for our praying.
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Vacation Bible School
Join us for our Snowball Mountain Challenge VBS (July 20, 2026 through July 22, 2026) where children will be invited to an exciting winter sports event where they become Challengers, gearing up for frosty games, snowy surprises, and hands-on lessons about resilience and faith. They will come to realize that with the strength God provides, they can share their gifts, be brave, give their all, pray, and hope.
- Day 1 ~ Joseph Interprets Dreams (Genesis 40:1 - 41:45)
- Day 2 ~ Esther Shows Courage (Esther 3:7 - 8:8)
- Day 3 ~ The Widow's Offering (Mark 12:41 - 44)
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Men’s Events
- Men's Study: How do we live as Christians? (Launch Room) ~ Every Wednesday at 6:30pm
- Men's Breakfast (Gym) ~ Third Saturday of the month at 8am
- Men's Night Out (Local Restaurant) ~ One Wednesday every other Month at 6:30pm.
CAP Mission Trip
Our annual mission trip to Kentucky to repair homes for families in Appalachia will be October 4, 2026 - October 9, 2026. The team will leave on 10/04 at 7am and return around 9pm on 10/9. To register, please sign up on the Outreach bulletin board and also complete the online registration on or before September 1, 2026.
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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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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Be on the lookout for our upcoming collection display, with a donation bucket to be available soon.
SINGLE, DATING, ENGAGED, MARRIED
Launch Summer Book Study

Starts May 22th-6:45-9:30 PM
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Contact Melissa Schmutte at 540-273-3191 to register
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Sunday School Teachers Needed
Children's Ministry is in need of someone to cover Week 4 for Children’s Church, a Sunday School Teacher for our 3rd–5th graders, and a few Substitute Teachers for both Sunday School and Children's Church. For more information, please contact Casey Warburton.
Church Potluck
Join us every second Sunday for our church potluck following the service. Bring a favorite dish to share and enjoy a time of food, fellowship, and community together. Everyone is welcome, and there is always plenty to go around!
WITV’s Annual Women’s Retreat at Mountain Valley
Join us for the Annual Women’s Retreat at Mountain Valley, September 11th-13th See Bulletin Board to sign up.
Heart & Soul Fellowship Groups
Connect beyond Sunday services! Sign up on the bulletin board to host or attend a group.
Sanctuary Caretakers Needed
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January 4, 2022 by Ed Vinson in Note From Pastor

Friends,

I’m not a big New Year’s resolution guy. I like to walk with God each day as He leads as Jesus said, “take no thought for tomorrow.” Today has enough troubles to focus on. But I can get behind these resolutions.

2 Chronicles 20:3, “Jehoshaphat resolved to inquire of the Lord.“ That’s a great New Year’s resolution, to inquire of the Lord daily for wisdom and direction.

Psalm 17:3 where David said, “I have resolved that my mouth will not sin.“ How much better would our lives be to resolve not to say whatever is on the tip of our tongues?

Daniel 1:8, “But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine…” This isn’t a dietary resolution, but one of purity. What an important resolution for us in 2022!

I Corinthians 2:2, Paul says, “For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.” This is the most important resolution you can make for 2022 is to know Jesus better!

Here’s to these resolutions playing out in our lives.