Hanover Evangelical Friends Church
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  • The Anointing

    I share about anointing oil in the OT being so important and in the NT it symbolizes the Holy Spirit's work in our lives.

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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 April 2024 we will be collecting: Cars, Trucks, Socks and Toys (variety).
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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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  • Men's Events

    Men’s Breakfast

    Join us this month for our monthly Men's breakfast with food, fellowship and a devotion. The Men's breakfast is on the third Saturday of every month at 8am. RSVP to the church office or sign-up on the bulletin board.

  • 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.

  • Meet and Greet with Dr. Greg Miller

    Please join us for a meet and greet with Dr. Greg Miller, President of Malone University! The meet and greet will be held on Saturday, April 20th at 6:30 p.m. and light refreshments will be provided.

  • Men’s Fishing & Shooting

    The annual Men's fishing and shooting get together will place on Saturday, April 27th at the Vaughn property. Please sign-up on the bulletin board if you would like to attend.    
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  • A Note From The Pastor

    Thank you for taking the time to fill out the survey on my pastoral renewal.  If you haven’t done so, please feel free to do so on the link below.  Cathy and I love you and still feel called to Hanover Friends and feel that we have a future building together with you.  We want … Read More
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  • Friendly Tidings

    Keep up with HEFC news and events by reading the weekly edition of the Friendly Tidings...
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  • Camp Wakefield Junior Camp

    Join us June 16-June 21 for our annual Junior Camp for kids ages 8-12. Activities include pool time, Games, Crafts, Bible study, Chapel time, Worship and yummy food! The cost ranges from $120-$150 for the week (early registration discount ends on 5/19). If you need more information contact Jodi Blackburn or the church office.

  • Co-Ed Pick Up Basketball

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

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April 16, 2024

  • Food Ministry

    April 16, 2024  6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    HEFC is a partner with Feed More (Central VA Food Bank). Through our partnership, food is provided to Hanover County residents on a weekly basis (Tuesday evening at 6:00PM). We typically offer a wide variety of foods including meat, bakery, deli items, and produce. To participate, a valid identification indicating Hanover County residence is required.

  • Irvin Group

    April 16, 2024  6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

April 17, 2024

  • Staff Meeting

    April 17, 2024  12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

  • Children's Fellowship

    April 17, 2024  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

  • The Journey Youth

    April 17, 2024  6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

    Middle school and high school students meet for youth group on Wednesday nights for “The Journey”. This is a wonderful time of both fellowship and learning. Students have opportunities for indoor and outdoor games, snacks, Bible teaching, and prayer; as well as, off site trips for fun activities such as getting ice cream, going swimming or a destination unknown.  

  • The Journey Youth

    April 17, 2024  6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

    Middle school and high school students meet for youth group on Wednesday nights for “The Journey”. This is a wonderful time of both fellowship and learning. Students have opportunities for indoor and outdoor games, snacks, Bible teaching, and prayer; as well as, off site trips for fun activities such as getting ice cream, going swimming or a destination unknown.  

  • Praise Team

    April 17, 2024  6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

  • Online Easy Chair Chat

    April 17, 2024  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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

    https://www.friendlychurch.org/ministries/easy-chair-chats/

April 19, 2024

  • Youth Retreat - Goshen, VA

    April 19, 2024 - April 21, 2024  

  • Youth Retreat - Goshen, VA

    April 19, 2024 - April 21, 2024  

  • Hanover Master Gardener's Plant Sale Set-Up

    April 19, 2024

April 20, 2024

  • Youth Retreat - Goshen, VA

    April 19, 2024 - April 21, 2024  

  • Youth Retreat - Goshen, VA

    April 19, 2024 - April 21, 2024  

  • Hanover Master Gardener's Plant Sale

    April 20, 2024

  • Men's Breakfast

    April 20, 2024  8:00 am - 10:00 am

    Join our Mentor's group on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/270744140016814/

  • Friends 101 - Exploring Membership Class

    April 20, 2024  9:00 am - 12:00 pm

  • Reception/Greg Miller

    April 20, 2024  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

April 21, 2024

  • Youth Retreat - Goshen, VA

    April 19, 2024 - April 21, 2024  

  • Youth Retreat - Goshen, VA

    April 19, 2024 - April 21, 2024  

  • Prayer Meeting

    April 21, 2024  8:30 am - 9:15 am
    6420 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111, USA

  • Sunday School

    April 21, 2024  9:15 am - 10:15 am

  • Worship Service/Greg Miller

    April 21, 2024  10:30 am - 12:00 pm

    Contemporary Worship Service.

  • HEFC Pick Up Recreation

    April 21, 2024  12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

  • VBS Planning

    April 21, 2024  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

April 23, 2024

  • Fletcher Life Group

    April 23, 2024  6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

  • Food Ministry

    April 23, 2024  6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    HEFC is a partner with Feed More (Central VA Food Bank). Through our partnership, food is provided to Hanover County residents on a weekly basis (Tuesday evening at 6:00PM). We typically offer a wide variety of foods including meat, bakery, deli items, and produce. To participate, a valid identification indicating Hanover County residence is required.

  • Irvin Group

    April 23, 2024  6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

April 24, 2024

  • Staff Meeting

    April 24, 2024  12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

  • Children's Fellowship

    April 24, 2024  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

  • The Journey Youth

    April 24, 2024  6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

    Middle school and high school students meet for youth group on Wednesday nights for “The Journey”. This is a wonderful time of both fellowship and learning. Students have opportunities for indoor and outdoor games, snacks, Bible teaching, and prayer; as well as, off site trips for fun activities such as getting ice cream, going swimming or a destination unknown.  

  • The Journey Youth

    April 24, 2024  6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

    Middle school and high school students meet for youth group on Wednesday nights for “The Journey”. This is a wonderful time of both fellowship and learning. Students have opportunities for indoor and outdoor games, snacks, Bible teaching, and prayer; as well as, off site trips for fun activities such as getting ice cream, going swimming or a destination unknown.  

  • Praise Team

    April 24, 2024  6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

  • Online Easy Chair Chat

    April 24, 2024  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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

    https://www.friendlychurch.org/ministries/easy-chair-chats/

April 26, 2024

  • Homeschool Co-Op

    April 26, 2024  10:00 am - 2:00 pm

April 27, 2024

  • The Dovetail Group

    April 27, 2024  5:00 pm - 11:00 pm

April 28, 2024

  • Youth Connect

    April 28, 2024

  • Youth Connect

    April 28, 2024

  • Prayer Meeting

    April 28, 2024  8:30 am - 9:15 am
    6420 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111, USA

  • Sunday School

    April 28, 2024  9:15 am - 10:15 am

  • Worship Service

    April 28, 2024  10:30 am - 12:00 pm

    Contemporary Worship Service.

April 30, 2024

  • Food Ministry

    April 30, 2024  6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    HEFC is a partner with Feed More (Central VA Food Bank). Through our partnership, food is provided to Hanover County residents on a weekly basis (Tuesday evening at 6:00PM). We typically offer a wide variety of foods including meat, bakery, deli items, and produce. To participate, a valid identification indicating Hanover County residence is required.

  • Irvin Group

    April 30, 2024  6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

May 1, 2024

  • FCDS Closed

    May 1, 2024

  • Staff Meeting

    May 1, 2024  12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

  • Children's Fellowship

    May 1, 2024  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

  • The Journey Youth

    May 1, 2024  6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

    Middle school and high school students meet for youth group on Wednesday nights for “The Journey”. This is a wonderful time of both fellowship and learning. Students have opportunities for indoor and outdoor games, snacks, Bible teaching, and prayer; as well as, off site trips for fun activities such as getting ice cream, going swimming or a destination unknown.  

  • The Journey Youth

    May 1, 2024  6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

    Middle school and high school students meet for youth group on Wednesday nights for “The Journey”. This is a wonderful time of both fellowship and learning. Students have opportunities for indoor and outdoor games, snacks, Bible teaching, and prayer; as well as, off site trips for fun activities such as getting ice cream, going swimming or a destination unknown.  

  • Praise Team

    May 1, 2024  6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

  • Online Easy Chair Chat

    May 1, 2024  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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

    https://www.friendlychurch.org/ministries/easy-chair-chats/

May 2, 2024

  • NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

    May 2, 2024

    Sanctuary open from 9-2

May 3, 2024

  • Men's Bonfire & Dinner

    May 3, 2024  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

May 4, 2024

  • Spirit Basketball Season End Gathering

    May 4, 2024  10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Gym, Youth Room, Kitchen

May 5, 2024

  • Prayer Meeting

    May 5, 2024  8:30 am - 9:15 am
    6420 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111, USA

  • Sunday School

    May 5, 2024  9:15 am - 10:15 am

  • Worship Service

    May 5, 2024  10:30 am - 12:00 pm

    Contemporary Worship Service.

  • Education Commission

    May 5, 2024  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

May 6, 2024

  • Spiritual Life Commission Meeting

    May 6, 2024  4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Pastor's office

  • Spirit Basketball Board Mtg.

    May 6, 2024  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Youth Room

  • Stewardship Commission

    May 6, 2024  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

May 7, 2024

  • Food Ministry

    May 7, 2024  6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    HEFC is a partner with Feed More (Central VA Food Bank). Through our partnership, food is provided to Hanover County residents on a weekly basis (Tuesday evening at 6:00PM). We typically offer a wide variety of foods including meat, bakery, deli items, and produce. To participate, a valid identification indicating Hanover County residence is required.

  • Irvin Group

    May 7, 2024  6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

May 8, 2024

  • Staff Meeting

    May 8, 2024  12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

  • Children's Fellowship

    May 8, 2024  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

  • The Journey Youth

    May 8, 2024  6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

    Middle school and high school students meet for youth group on Wednesday nights for “The Journey”. This is a wonderful time of both fellowship and learning. Students have opportunities for indoor and outdoor games, snacks, Bible teaching, and prayer; as well as, off site trips for fun activities such as getting ice cream, going swimming or a destination unknown.  

  • The Journey Youth

    May 8, 2024  6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

    Middle school and high school students meet for youth group on Wednesday nights for “The Journey”. This is a wonderful time of both fellowship and learning. Students have opportunities for indoor and outdoor games, snacks, Bible teaching, and prayer; as well as, off site trips for fun activities such as getting ice cream, going swimming or a destination unknown.  

  • Praise Team

    May 8, 2024  6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

  • Online Easy Chair Chat

    May 8, 2024  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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

    https://www.friendlychurch.org/ministries/easy-chair-chats/

May 10, 2024

  • Homeschool Co-Op

    May 10, 2024  10:00 am - 2:00 pm

  • Teacher Appreciation Lunch

    May 10, 2024  11:30 am - 12:30 pm

May 11, 2024

  • D.Dunnavant

    May 11, 2024  8:30 am - 2:30 pm

    Youth Room, Kitchen

  • Potluck Set-up - Gym

    May 11, 2024  9:00 am - 10:00 am

May 12, 2024

  • Youth Connect

    May 12, 2024

  • Youth Connect

    May 12, 2024

  • Prayer Meeting

    May 12, 2024  8:30 am - 9:15 am
    6420 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111, USA

  • Sunday School

    May 12, 2024  9:15 am - 10:15 am

  • Worship Service

    May 12, 2024  10:30 am - 12:00 pm

    Contemporary Worship Service.

May 13, 2024

  • Outreach Commission Meeting

    May 13, 2024  2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

  • Hanover Master Gardeners

    May 13, 2024  5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    Gym & Youth Room

  • Ad Council Meeting

    May 13, 2024  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

May 14, 2024

  • Food Ministry

    May 14, 2024  6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    HEFC is a partner with Feed More (Central VA Food Bank). Through our partnership, food is provided to Hanover County residents on a weekly basis (Tuesday evening at 6:00PM). We typically offer a wide variety of foods including meat, bakery, deli items, and produce. To participate, a valid identification indicating Hanover County residence is required.

  • Irvin Group

    May 14, 2024  6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

May 15, 2024

  • Staff Meeting

    May 15, 2024  12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

  • Children's Fellowship

    May 15, 2024  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

  • The Journey Youth

    May 15, 2024  6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

    Middle school and high school students meet for youth group on Wednesday nights for “The Journey”. This is a wonderful time of both fellowship and learning. Students have opportunities for indoor and outdoor games, snacks, Bible teaching, and prayer; as well as, off site trips for fun activities such as getting ice cream, going swimming or a destination unknown.  

  • The Journey Youth

    May 15, 2024  6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

    Middle school and high school students meet for youth group on Wednesday nights for “The Journey”. This is a wonderful time of both fellowship and learning. Students have opportunities for indoor and outdoor games, snacks, Bible teaching, and prayer; as well as, off site trips for fun activities such as getting ice cream, going swimming or a destination unknown.  

  • Praise Team

    May 15, 2024  6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

  • Online Easy Chair Chat

    May 15, 2024  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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

    https://www.friendlychurch.org/ministries/easy-chair-chats/

Upcoming Sermons

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

April 28, 2024 - Overcoming Hurt by Ed Vinson

I share three ways that we often deal with major hurts & the third forgiveness is the only way to be free inside.

May 5, 2024 - Funding The Kingdom by Ed Vinson

Pastor Ed shares three reasons for giving, how it helps us grow and three how to's of giving.

 

May 26, 2024 - Jesus On Worry by Ed Vinson

Jesus gives us five reasons why we shouldn't worry and practical commands to do to help us not worry.

September 8, 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.

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