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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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  • Christmas Eve Services

    Join us on December 24th at 5:30 pm for Christmas Eve services. Come, let us worship the King!
  • 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 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

  • 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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  • 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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  • The Weekly Word

    Keep up with HEFC news and events by reading the weekly edition of The Weekly Word...
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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!

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November 21, 2024

  • Spirit Basketball

    November 21, 2024  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

November 22, 2024

  • C.C.T. Ornament Making

    November 22, 2024  10:00 am - 11:00 am

  • Spirit Basketball

    November 22, 2024  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

November 23, 2024

  • Grief Share

    November 23, 2024  10:00 am - 12:00 pm

  • The Dovetail Group

    November 23, 2024  5:00 pm - 10:30 pm

November 24, 2024

  • Youth Connect

    November 24, 2024

  • Youth Connect

    November 24, 2024

  • C.C.T. Kick-Off

    November 24, 2024

  • Prayer Meeting

    November 24, 2024  8:30 am - 9:15 am
    6420 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111, USA

  • Sunday School

    November 24, 2024  9:15 am - 10:15 am

  • Worship Service

    November 24, 2024  10:30 am - 12:00 pm

    Contemporary Worship Service.

  • McCoy Celebration of Life

    November 24, 2024  2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

November 25, 2024

  • Spirit Basketball

    November 25, 2024  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  • Community Thanksgiving Service

    November 25, 2024  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Walnut Grove Baptist Church, 7046 Cold Harbor Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23111, USA

    Join us on Monday, November 25th from 7pm to 8pm for a Community Thanksgiving Service at Walnut Grove Baptist Church.

November 26, 2024

  • Fletcher Life Group

    November 26, 2024  6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

  • Food Ministry

    November 26, 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.

November 27, 2024

  • Children's Fellowship

    November 27, 2024  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

  • The Journey Youth

    November 27, 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

    November 27, 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

    November 27, 2024  6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

  • Online Easy Chair Chat

    November 27, 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/

November 28, 2024

  • THANKSGIVING - Office Closed

    November 28, 2024

  • Spirit Basketball

    November 28, 2024  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

November 29, 2024

  • HEFC & FCDS Closed

    November 29, 2024

  • Spirit Basketball

    November 29, 2024  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

November 30, 2024

  • Hanging Of The Greens

    November 30, 2024  9:00 am - 10:00 am

December 1, 2024

  • Prayer Meeting

    December 1, 2024  8:30 am - 9:15 am
    6420 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111, USA

  • Sunday School

    December 1, 2024  9:15 am - 10:15 am

  • Worship Service

    December 1, 2024  10:30 am - 12:00 pm

    Contemporary Worship Service.

  • Education Commission

    December 1, 2024  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

December 2, 2024

  • Spiritual Life Commission Meeting

    December 2, 2024  4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

    Pastor's office

  • Spirit Basketball

    December 2, 2024  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  • Stewardship Commission

    December 2, 2024  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

December 3, 2024

  • Food Ministry

    December 3, 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.

December 4, 2024

  • Staff Meeting

    December 4, 2024  12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

  • Children's Fellowship

    December 4, 2024  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

  • The Journey Youth

    December 4, 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

    December 4, 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

    December 4, 2024  6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

  • Online Easy Chair Chat

    December 4, 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/

December 5, 2024

  • Spirit Basketball

    December 5, 2024  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

December 6, 2024

  • Men's Bonfire & Dinner

    December 6, 2024  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

  • Spirit Basketball

    December 6, 2024  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

December 7, 2024

  • The Dovetail Group

    December 7, 2024  5:00 pm - 10:30 pm

December 8, 2024

  • Youth Connect

    December 8, 2024

  • Youth Connect

    December 8, 2024

  • Prayer Meeting

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

  • Sunday School

    December 8, 2024  9:15 am - 10:15 am

  • Worship Service

    December 8, 2024  10:30 am - 12:00 pm

    Contemporary Worship Service.

  • Congregational Business Meeting

    December 8, 2024  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

December 9, 2024

  • Outreach Commission Meeting

    December 9, 2024  4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

  • Hanover Master Gardeners

    December 9, 2024  5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    Gym & Youth Room

  • Ad Council Meeting

    December 9, 2024  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

December 10, 2024

  • Food Ministry

    December 10, 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.

December 11, 2024

  • Staff Meeting

    December 11, 2024  12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

  • Children's Fellowship

    December 11, 2024  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

  • The Journey Youth

    December 11, 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

    December 11, 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

    December 11, 2024  6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

  • Online Easy Chair Chat

    December 11, 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/

December 12, 2024

  • Spirit Basketball

    December 12, 2024  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

December 13, 2024

  • Tapestry of Grace

    December 13, 2024  10:00 am - 1:00 pm

  • Spirit Basketball

    December 13, 2024  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

December 14, 2024

  • Huizinga Baby Shower

    December 14, 2024  9:00 am - 3:00 pm

December 15, 2024

  • Prayer Meeting

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

  • Sunday School

    December 15, 2024  9:15 am - 10:15 am

  • Worship Service

    December 15, 2024  10:30 am - 12:00 pm

    Contemporary Worship Service.

  • HEFC Pick Up Recreation

    December 15, 2024  12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

December 16, 2024

  • Spirit Basketball

    December 16, 2024  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

December 17, 2024

  • Food Ministry

    December 17, 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.

December 18, 2024

  • Staff Meeting

    December 18, 2024  12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

  • Children's Fellowship

    December 18, 2024  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

  • The Journey Youth

    December 18, 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

    December 18, 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

    December 18, 2024  6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

  • Online Easy Chair Chat

    December 18, 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/

December 19, 2024

  • Spirit Basketball

    December 19, 2024  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

December 20, 2024

  • Spirit Basketball

    December 20, 2024  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Upcoming Sermons

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

November 24, 2024 - The God Who Justifies The Ungodly by Ed Vinson

Pastor Ed shares two passages and support passages to explain how God has justified us while we were ungodly and not that we have to work for it.

December 1, 2024 - Overcoming Loneliness by Ed Vinson

Pastor Ed shares how we are a lonely society and how Jesus can relate to us and help us overcome it.

December 8, 2024 - Christ Supreme by Ed Vinson

Pastor Ed shares this passage in detail; explaining Jesus' status in heaven, then becoming a man to save us, then exalted to reiging in heaven.

December 15, 2024 - The Name Of Jesus by Ed Vinson

Pastor Ed shares six characteristics of Jesus' name that makes Him unique as our Savior.

December 22, 2024 - What’s So Special About Christmas? by Ed Vinson

Pastor Ed shares the meaning of Philippians 2:5-11, how God became a man and died for our sins, and ascended to heaven.

December 29, 2024 - How Do I Face The Future? by Ed Vinson

Pastor Ed shares what not to do and what to do based on Joshua leading the Israelites across the Jordan River and into the Promised Land.

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