Spiritual Motivations
Pastor Ed will share how different people in this story relate to Jesus and what we can learn from them.
Listen to Spiritual Motivations
by Ed VinsonRoad Trip VBS
Join us on our Road Trip VBS where your children will be on the go with God!
- Day 1 ~ Abraham and Sarah Follow God (Genesis 12:1-9)
- Day 2 ~ The Israelites Take the Scenic Route (Exodus 13:17-22)
- Day 3 ~ Jesus Visits Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10)
- Day 4 ~ On the Road with Paul (Acts 18:1-11)
Launch CAP Mission Trip
Our first Young Adult (Launch) mission trip to Kentucky to repair homes for families in Appalachia will be July 20, 2025 - July 25, 2025.
The team will leave on 07/20 and return on 07/25. To register, please sign up on the Young Adult bulletin board and also complete the online registration.Men’s Events
- Essentials of Faith (Launch Room) ~ Every Wednesday at 6:30pm
- Bon Fire & Devotion (Youth Room & outside) ~ First Friday of the month at 6:00pm (not meeting on 7/4)
- 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. July 16 (Riverbound Cafe)
CAP Mission Trip
Our annual mission trip to Kentucky to repair homes for families in Appalachia will be October 5, 2025 - October 10, 2025.
The team will leave on 10/05 at 7am and return around 9pm on 10/10. To register, please sign up on the Outreach bulletin board and also complete the online registration.OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
July Wish List
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- Dolls (to fit in the shoe box-approximately 11"
- Crayons
- Coloring Books
- Toothbrushes with covers.
Check your email for link to the Amazon Wish List.
Collection bin is located in the church lobby.
Wakefield Christian Camp
- Junior Camp ~ June 15th - June 20th. See bulletin board for registration form.
- See church calendar or bulletin board for dated of additional upcoming events.
WOMENS’ RETREAT
August 28-31
Mountain Valley Retreat Center.
Please see the brochures in the church lobby for more information
Women’s Events
- Shenandoah Shopping Trip - July 19
- Women's Retreat (Harrisonburg, VA) - August 28 - August 31
- Bon Fire - October 24 at 6pm
Home » HEFC News » A Note from the Pastor
A Note from the Pastor
December 14, 2020 by
Ed Vinson in Note From Pastor Friends,
When babies are soon to be born, families and friends of the expectant mother throw a “baby shower”, they “shower” the mother with helpful gifts.
When Jesus was born He too was “showered”, showered with praise. The birth narratives are wrapped in praise. Ten different times, either people or angels offered joyful, spontaneous praise to God because of Jesus the Savior’s arrival to earth.
Nine out of the ten praise events occur in the first two chapters of Luke’s Gospel. Gabriel’s announcement to Mary, John the Baptist leaping for joy in Elizabeth’s womb in the presence of pregnant Mary, Elizabeth’s response, Zechariah, John’s father’s praise. Want more? The Shepherd’s reaction to the angel’s announcement & the angel choir praising Him. Simeon in the Temple & Anna, too. We can’t forget about the Magi’s praise in Matthew.
Jesus received praise from all walks of life and people. Let’s add our praise to theirs this Christmas.
Pastor Ed
