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.

Distractions
Pastor Ed will share 4 distractions Nehemiah faced & what he did to overcome them. We can do the same when we're distracted.
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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.
The 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.
Wakefield Christian Camp
Children ages 8–12 are invited to join us for an exciting week of fun, friendship, and growing in faith! We’re also looking for adults and teens to help make this week a success. See Jodi Blackburn to register. Teens need to apply for a helper position.
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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New Members Class
A new members class will be held on Saturday, June 27th @ 9am. For more information or to sign-up, please contact Senior Pastor Ed Vinson.
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!
Volunteers Needed: New Launch Study
May 24 – September 6: Study: Galatians 5:16–26 We’re looking for volunteers to share with our young adults during Sunday Morning Launch
- ✨ Encourage others by sharing from your own spiritual journey
- ✨ Talk about walking in the Spirit & the fruit of the Spirit
- ✨ No formal teaching—just real, meaningful connection
Please contact Melissa Schmutte for questions and/or to sign up: schmutte@verizon.net
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
Sign-up sheet on the Bulletin board.

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April 3, 2023 by Ed Vinson in Note From Pastor

I love Holy Week! 8 days from Palm Sunday through Easter morning. I trust you are reading Scripture about the events in the life of Jesus each day. Here are suggested readings if you don’t have anything:

– Sunday, April 2 – Matthew 21:1-22

– Monday, April 3 – Matthew 21:23-46

– Tuesday, April 4 – Matthew 26:1-35

– Wednesday, April 5 – Matthew 26:36-75

– Thursday, April 6 – Matthew 27:1-26

– Friday, April 7 – Matthew 27:27-56

– Saturday, April 8 – Matthew 27:57-66

– Sunday, April 9 – Matthew 28:1-20

I encourage you to attend the Maundy Thursday service, which includes the Lord’s Supper. The Sanctuary will be open for prayer Friday from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join us early Sunday morning at 6:30 for our sunrise service. Worship with us at 10:30 for our Easter celebration, including baptism at the end of the service in our new portable baptistry! We have four to be baptized. If you would like to be included, contact me this week.

Pastor Ed

pastoredvinson@gmail.com