Hanover Evangelical Friends Church
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    Pastor Ed shares about how Jesus called His first disciples, the method, barriers, and their different personality types and how we are reached and how we can reach other similar people.

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  • Men's Events

    Men’s Breakfast

    Join us for our bi-monthly Men's breakfast with food, fellowship and a devotion. The Men's breakfast is on the third Saturday of every other month at 8am starting in February. RSVP to the church office or sign-up on the bulletin board.

  • Men’s Essentials of Faith Study

    The "Essentials of Faith" men's study will continue from December 11th, 2024 through January 29, 2025 from 6:30pm-8:15pm every Wednesday. 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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  • 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 meet on Saturdays from 10am to noon. 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 Bonfire and Dinner

    The next men's bonfire and dinner will be held on February 7th at 6 P.M. Please contact the church office or sign up on the bulletin board if you plan to attend.

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    Keep up with HEFC news and events by reading the weekly edition of The Weekly Word...
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January 20, 2025

  • Spirit Basketball

    January 20, 2025  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

January 21, 2025

  • Classical Conversations Homeschool Meeting

    January 21, 2025  5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

  • Food Ministry

    January 21, 2025  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.

January 22, 2025

  • Staff Meeting

    January 22, 2025  12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

  • Men's EOC study

    January 22, 2025  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

  • Children's Fellowship

    January 22, 2025  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

  • The Journey Youth

    January 22, 2025  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

    January 22, 2025  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

    January 22, 2025  6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

  • Online Easy Chair Chat

    January 22, 2025  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/

January 24, 2025

  • Tapestry of Grace

    January 24, 2025  10:00 am - 1:00 pm

  • Spirit Basketball

    January 24, 2025  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

January 25, 2025

  • Calendar Planning Meeting

    January 25, 2025  9:00 am - 10:00 am

  • GriefShare

    January 25, 2025  10:00 am - 11:00 am

  • The Dovetail Group

    January 25, 2025  5:00 pm - 10:30 pm

January 26, 2025

  • Youth Connect

    January 26, 2025

  • Youth Connect

    January 26, 2025

  • Prayer Meeting

    January 26, 2025  8:30 am - 9:15 am
    6420 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111, USA

  • Sunday School

    January 26, 2025  9:15 am - 10:15 am

  • Worship Service

    January 26, 2025  10:30 am - 12:00 pm

    Contemporary Worship Service.

January 27, 2025

  • Spirit Basketball

    January 27, 2025  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

January 28, 2025

  • Food Ministry

    January 28, 2025  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.

January 29, 2025

  • Staff Meeting

    January 29, 2025  12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

  • Men's EOC study

    January 29, 2025  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

  • Children's Fellowship

    January 29, 2025  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

  • The Journey Youth

    January 29, 2025  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

    January 29, 2025  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

    January 29, 2025  6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

  • Online Easy Chair Chat

    January 29, 2025  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/

January 31, 2025

  • Spirit Basketball

    January 31, 2025  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

February 1, 2025

  • GriefShare

    February 1, 2025  10:00 am - 11:00 am

February 2, 2025

  • Prayer Meeting

    February 2, 2025  8:30 am - 9:15 am
    6420 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111, USA

  • Sunday School

    February 2, 2025  9:15 am - 10:15 am

  • Worship Service

    February 2, 2025  10:30 am - 12:00 pm

    Contemporary Worship Service.

  • Education Commission

    February 2, 2025  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

February 3, 2025

  • Spiritual Life Commission Meeting

    February 3, 2025  4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

    Pastor's office

  • Spirit Basketball

    February 3, 2025  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  • Stewardship Commission

    February 3, 2025  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

February 4, 2025

  • Food Ministry

    February 4, 2025  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.

February 5, 2025

  • Staff Meeting

    February 5, 2025  12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

  • Men's EOC study

    February 5, 2025  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

  • Children's Fellowship

    February 5, 2025  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

  • The Journey Youth

    February 5, 2025  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

    February 5, 2025  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

    February 5, 2025  6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

  • Online Easy Chair Chat

    February 5, 2025  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/

February 7, 2025

  • Tapestry of Grace

    February 7, 2025  10:00 am - 1:00 pm

  • Men's Bonfire & Dinner

    February 7, 2025  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

  • Spirit Basketball

    February 7, 2025  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

February 8, 2025

  • Women in the Vine Breakfast

    February 8, 2025  9:00 am - 11:00 am

  • Women in the Vine Breakfast

    February 8, 2025  9:00 am - 11:00 am

  • GriefShare

    February 8, 2025  10:00 am - 11:00 am

  • The Dovetail Group

    February 8, 2025  5:00 pm - 10:30 pm

February 9, 2025

  • Youth Connect

    February 9, 2025

  • Youth Connect

    February 9, 2025

  • Prayer Meeting

    February 9, 2025  8:30 am - 9:15 am
    6420 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111, USA

  • Sunday School

    February 9, 2025  9:15 am - 10:15 am

  • Worship Service

    February 9, 2025  10:30 am - 12:00 pm

    Contemporary Worship Service.

  • Potluck Luncheon

    February 9, 2025  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

February 10, 2025

  • Outreach Commission Meeting

    February 10, 2025  4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

  • Ad Council Meeting

    February 10, 2025  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

February 11, 2025

  • Food Ministry

    February 11, 2025  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.

February 12, 2025

  • Staff Meeting

    February 12, 2025  12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

  • Men's EOC study

    February 12, 2025  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

  • Children's Fellowship

    February 12, 2025  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

  • The Journey Youth

    February 12, 2025  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

    February 12, 2025  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

    February 12, 2025  6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

  • Online Easy Chair Chat

    February 12, 2025  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/

February 14, 2025

  • Spirit Basketball

    February 14, 2025  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

February 15, 2025
February 16, 2025

  • Prayer Meeting

    February 16, 2025  8:30 am - 9:15 am
    6420 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111, USA

  • Sunday School

    February 16, 2025  9:15 am - 10:15 am

  • Worship Service

    February 16, 2025  10:30 am - 12:00 pm

    Contemporary Worship Service.

  • HEFC Pick Up Recreation

    February 16, 2025  12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

February 17, 2025

  • Spirit Basketball

    February 17, 2025  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

February 18, 2025

  • Food Ministry

    February 18, 2025  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.

February 19, 2025

  • Staff Meeting

    February 19, 2025  12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

  • Men's EOC study

    February 19, 2025  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

  • Children's Fellowship

    February 19, 2025  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

  • The Journey Youth

    February 19, 2025  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

    February 19, 2025  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

    February 19, 2025  6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

  • Online Easy Chair Chat

    February 19, 2025  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/

Upcoming Sermons

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

January 26, 2025 - Wedding Miracle by Ed Vinson

Pastor Ed explains the Wedding of Cana miracle, Jesus' first, and two other things about Jesus that it points to.

February 2, 2025 - Jesus Cleans House! by Ed Vinson

Pastor Ed shares the story of Jesus cleaning the Temple and how that story applies to us.

February 9, 2025 - Real Success by

Pastor Ed shares 6 characteristics of Jesus' name that makes Him unique as our Savior.

February 16, 2025 - Communicating The Good News by

Jesus shares with the Samaritan woman at the well and how we can learn to share our faith with unbelievers.

February 23, 2025 - Deepening Your Faith by

Pastor Ed will share the story of Jesus healing the nobleman's son and the deepening of his faith throughout.

March 2, 2025 - God Helps Those Who Can’t Help Themselves by

Pastor Ed will share the story of the lame man who was healed at the pool of Bethesda. That story shows us how we can change.

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