Sermons - Hanover Evangelical Friends Church

Challenge or Opportunity?
We’ll look at how the early church faced a challenge and, through wisdom and unity, turned it into an opportunity for growth and ministry.
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Men’s Events
- Men's Study: Why do we go to church? (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. (5/20/26 meet at Anna's Italian Restaurant)
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.
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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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 @caseyrot09@gmail.com.
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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Sermon Series: Lessons from the first church

Challenge or Opportunity?

May 10, 2026 by Charles Smith

We’ll look at how the early church faced a challenge and, through wisdom and unity, turned it into an opportunity for growth and ministry.

Sermon Series: Lessons from the first church

Devoted

May 3, 2026 by Charles Smith

This Sunday, Pastor Charles will explore Acts 2:42–47, looking at what defined the early church. They were devoted to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the breaking of bread, and prayer. As…

Sermon Series: Lessons from the first church

First Love

April 19, 2026 by Charles Smith

This Sunday, Pastor Charles will remind us not to lose our “first love” for Christ, emphasizing that through Jesus we have direct access to God and can live with confidence…