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.

Requirements For Revival
Pastor Ed will share 4 principles for Nehemiah 8 on what precedes revivals.
Listen to Requirements For Revival by Ed Vinson
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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
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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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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January 2, 2024 by Ed Vinson in Note From Pastor

Happy New Year to you! I pray that 2024 will be a great & perhaps even better year than 2023 was for you. We have much to be thankful for.

First off, let me encourage you to be in the Word. There are many reading plans that can take you through the whole Bible in a year or the New Testament. There is a reading plan in the church foyer you can pick up. Of course, apply what you are reading.

I want to share some thoughts on my reading in Luke 2:41-52, the boy Jesus in the Temple. What an interesting story! Jesus was separated from his family for a few days and they found him in the temple conversing with the religious experts. I was lost in a department store once for a few minutes and I was terrified. Jesus seemed so calm and unafraid. He was in his Father’s house after all!

I wondered where did he sleep those days? What did he eat? Did a priest or rabbi take him into his home? Why didn’t the religious guys go searching for his parents? I had more questions than answers but it was a fascinating story of how special Jesus is even as a boy!

Pastor Ed