Hanover Evangelical Friends Church
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  • The Truth About The Second Coming

    Pastor Ed shares signs of Christ's coming, the timing, the people of the end times, and the events of the end times.

     

    Listen to The Truth About The Second Coming by Ed Vinson
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  • Friends 101 (New Member/Information Class)

    Have you been thinking about joining Hanover Friends Evangelical Church? We would love for you to be part of the family. A new member's class will be held at 9am on Saturday October 21, 2023. Please let Pastor Ed Vinson know if you are interested in learning more about membership.
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  • Something to Ponder…

    We are taught God is omnipresent. How has He created a place where He is not (Lake of Fire, what most people call Hell)? If you have a thought or a response please contact us.

  • Operation Christmas Child

    Every month we will be collecting items for Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes to be distributed in November 2023. For the month of September 2023 we will be collecting: Coloring books, Dolls, Toothbrushes and Toothbrush Covers.
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  • Spiritual Life Retreat

    Join us for a Spiritual Life Retreat on September 30th, 2023 from 9am-4:30pm and October 1st, 2023 at 10:30am. The guest speaker will be Dr. Dave Williams, Professor of Practical Ministry from Malone University.
  • 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.
  • Women in the Vine

    Craft and Vendor Fair

      A Craft and Vendor Fair will be held on November 4th, 2023 from 9am - 2pm in the gym. 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 November 5th, 2023 - November 10th, 2023. The team will leave on 11/5 at 7am and return around 9pm on 11/10.  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’m looking forward to the Retreat on Saturday!  I’m praying that your heart will be renewed and revived, which could bring revival to our church! Dr. David Williams will also be preaching on Sunday, so you’ll be able to hear him if you can’t come on Saturday.  Cathy and I will be at our granddaughter … 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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    Friendly Tidings
  • Women in the Vine

    Women in the Vine

    Paint Party on Friday, October 20 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm has been cancelled. A new date is being worked on.

  • 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 October 14 and will run through December 23. 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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  • Men's Events

    Men’s Event

    Join us for Fishing, Shooting and Lunch at the home of Chris Longest on October 7th, 2023 at 12pm. Bring your own fishing gear and ammo. RSVP to John Schmutte, the church office or sign-up on the bulletin board.

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September 29, 2023

  • Basketball

    September 29, 2023  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

September 30, 2023

  • Spiritual Life Retreat

    September 30, 2023

  • The Dovetail Group

    September 30, 2023  5:00 pm - 11:00 pm

October 1, 2023

  • Spiritual Life Retreat

    October 1, 2023

  • Prayer Meeting

    October 1, 2023  8:30 am - 9:15 am
    6420 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111, USA

  • Sunday School

    October 1, 2023  9:15 am - 10:15 am

  • Worship Service

    October 1, 2023  10:30 am - 12:00 pm

    Contemporary Worship Service.

  • Education Commission

    October 1, 2023  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

  • Business Meeting

    October 1, 2023  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    There will be a brief Business Meeting immediately following service to discuss 8 Days Of Hope.

October 2, 2023

  • Spiritual Life Commission Meeting

    October 2, 2023  4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Pastor's office

  • Outreach Commission Meeting

    October 2, 2023  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

  • Basketball

    October 2, 2023  6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

  • Stewardship Commission

    October 2, 2023  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

October 3, 2023

  • Food Ministry

    October 3, 2023  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

    October 3, 2023  6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

October 4, 2023

  • Staff Meeting

    October 4, 2023  12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

  • Children's Fellowship

    October 4, 2023  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

  • The Journey Youth

    October 4, 2023  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

    October 4, 2023  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

    October 4, 2023  6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

  • Online Easy Chair Chat

    October 4, 2023  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/

October 5, 2023

  • Basketball

    October 5, 2023  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

October 6, 2023

  • Men's Dinner & Bonfire

    October 6, 2023  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Behind the church

  • Basketball

    October 6, 2023  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

October 7, 2023

  • Potluck Set-up - Gym

    October 7, 2023  9:00 am - 10:00 am

  • The Dovetail Group

    October 7, 2023  5:00 pm - 11:00 pm

October 8, 2023

  • Youth Connect

    October 8, 2023

  • Youth Connect

    October 8, 2023

  • Prayer Meeting

    October 8, 2023  8:30 am - 9:15 am
    6420 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111, USA

  • Sunday School

    October 8, 2023  9:15 am - 10:15 am

  • Worship Service

    October 8, 2023  10:30 am - 12:00 pm

    Contemporary Worship Service.

  • Potluck Luncheon

    October 8, 2023  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

October 9, 2023

  • HEFC Office Closed

    October 9, 2023

  • Basketball

    October 9, 2023  6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

  • Council Meeting

    October 9, 2023  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

October 10, 2023

  • Food Ministry

    October 10, 2023  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

    October 10, 2023  6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

October 11, 2023

  • Staff Meeting

    October 11, 2023  12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

  • Children's Fellowship

    October 11, 2023  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

  • The Journey Youth

    October 11, 2023  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

    October 11, 2023  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

    October 11, 2023  6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

  • Online Easy Chair Chat

    October 11, 2023  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/

October 12, 2023

  • Basketball

    October 12, 2023  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

October 13, 2023

  • Basketball

    October 13, 2023  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

October 14, 2023

  • GriefShare

    October 14, 2023  10:00 am - 12:00 pm

October 15, 2023

  • Prayer Meeting

    October 15, 2023  8:30 am - 9:15 am
    6420 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111, USA

  • Sunday School

    October 15, 2023  9:15 am - 10:15 am

  • Worship Service

    October 15, 2023  10:30 am - 12:00 pm

    Contemporary Worship Service.

October 16, 2023

  • Basketball

    October 16, 2023  6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

October 17, 2023

  • Food Ministry

    October 17, 2023  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

    October 17, 2023  6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

October 18, 2023

  • Staff Meeting

    October 18, 2023  12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

  • Children's Fellowship

    October 18, 2023  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

  • The Journey Youth

    October 18, 2023  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

    October 18, 2023  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

    October 18, 2023  6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

  • Online Easy Chair Chat

    October 18, 2023  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/

October 19, 2023

  • Basketball Board Mtg (Youth Room)

    October 19, 2023  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

October 20, 2023

  • Homeschool Group

    October 20, 2023

  • Basketball

    October 20, 2023  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

October 21, 2023

  • Men's Breakfast

    October 21, 2023  8:00 am - 10:00 am

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

  • Friends 101 New Member Class

    October 21, 2023  9:00 am - 12:00 pm

  • GriefShare

    October 21, 2023  10:00 am - 12:00 pm

  • Wakefield Chili Cook-Off/Auction

    October 21, 2023  10:00 am - 11:00 am

October 22, 2023

  • Youth Connect

    October 22, 2023

  • Youth Connect

    October 22, 2023

  • Prayer Meeting

    October 22, 2023  8:30 am - 9:15 am
    6420 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111, USA

  • Sunday School

    October 22, 2023  9:15 am - 10:15 am

  • Worship Service

    October 22, 2023  10:30 am - 12:00 pm

    Contemporary Worship Service.

October 23, 2023

  • Basketball

    October 23, 2023  6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

October 24, 2023

  • Fletcher Life Group

    October 24, 2023  6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

  • Food Ministry

    October 24, 2023  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

    October 24, 2023  6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

October 25, 2023

  • Staff Meeting

    October 25, 2023  12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

  • Children's Fellowship

    October 25, 2023  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

  • The Journey Youth

    October 25, 2023  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

    October 25, 2023  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

    October 25, 2023  6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

  • Online Easy Chair Chat

    October 25, 2023  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/

October 26, 2023

  • Basketball

    October 26, 2023  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

October 27, 2023

  • Basketball

    October 27, 2023  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

October 28, 2023

  • GriefShare

    October 28, 2023  10:00 am - 12:00 pm

  • The Dovetail Group

    October 28, 2023  5:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Upcoming Sermons

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

October 8, 2023 - Living Generously by Ed Vinson

Pastor Ed shares seven benefits to us in being givers and five attitudes to have in giving.

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