Hanover Evangelical Friends Church
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  • The Losers Circle

    Pastor Ed shares the benefits of losing and how to enter the losers circle.

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  • Fall Women’s Study

    Join us every other Wednesday from 6:30pm - 7:45pm starting on September 11th, 2024 for a women's book study led by Dee Mattingly. The book is titled "Untangle Your Emotions" and the cost is $13.25. Contact Melissa Schmutte for more information.

  • Fall Men’s Study

    A new men's study will be starting on September 11th, 2024 from 6:30pm-8:15pm called "Essentials of Faith" and will meet every Wednesday at 6:30pm except for 10/23. You can preview this study on RightNow Media.  Sign up on the bulletin board if you would like to participate. Contact John Schmutte for more information. If you do not have access to RightNow Media contact the church office for assistance.
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    Join us on December 24th at 5:30 pm for Christmas Eve services. Come, let us worship the King!
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    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 September 14 from 10am to noon and will run through December 7. 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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  • Community Thanksgiving Service

    Join us on Monday, November 25th from 7pm to 8pm for a Community Thanksgiving Service at Walnut Grove Baptist Church, 7046 Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111

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    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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  • 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.

  • A Note From The Pastor

    “Always guard against self-chosen service for God.  Self-sacrifice may be a disease.  If God has made your cup sweet, drink it with grace; if he has made it bitter, drink it in communion with him.  When the providential order of God for you is a time of hardship, go through it.  But never choose the … Read More
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  • Co-Ed Pick Up Basketball

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

What We Believe

Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God.
1 John 5:1

That all scripture was given by inspiration of God and is without error and is the only infallible rule of faith and practice. The Word is fully authoritative and trustworthy and sufficient for all Believers.

In one eternal, all-powerful, perfect God who is the creator and preserver of all things. God, while being one God, exists in three distinct persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.

That Jesus is God the Son and was with God in the beginning and was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin. He combined within Himself both the divine nature of God and the human nature in one body. He was tempted in every way, just as we are, yet He did not sin. He was crucified and died as atonement for sin and made the only way possible for men to find forgiveness of sin and obtain cleansing from all unrighteousness. After three days in the tomb, He rose again and later ascended into heaven where he lives and is acting as our mediator, interceding on our behalf. He will return to earth one day, just as He promised, to receive His Church and to judge the world.

That Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to His Church. The Holy Spirit is “God the Spirit” and is the One who convicts of sin, sanctifies, and assures the Believer of his salvation. He is to be an indwelling presence who teaches, leads, guides, and comforts the Believer. He purifies the heart and empowers the Believer for works of ministry by giving spiritual gifts to be used in the building up of the Body of Christ.

That by the Grace of God, the work of Jesus, and the conviction of the Holy Spirit, men may be reconciled to God, through repentance from sin and sincere faith in Jesus Christ and His sacrificial work. God grants Believers the right to become children of God and causes them to become new creatures now enabled to be in a personal relationship with God Himself.

If you would like more information about HEFC, or you would like to arrange a time to meet with our Pastor, Ed Vinson, please contact us to send us an email, or call the church office at (804) 730-9512.