Hanover Evangelical Friends Church
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  • Make The Church Great Again

    Pastor Ed will share five characteristics of the church at Thessalonica that we can emulate as we seek to make the church great again.

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  • Men’s Events

    • Men's Study: How do we live as Christians? (Launch Room) ~ Every Wednesday at 6:30pm
    • Men's Breakfast (Gym) ~ Third Saturday of the  every second month at 8am
    • Men's Night Out (Local Restaurant) ~ One Wednesday every other Month at 6:30pm.

  • CAP Mission Trip

    Our annual mission trip to Kentucky to repair homes for families in Appalachia will be October 4, 2026 - October 9, 2026. The team will leave on 10/04 at 7am and return around 9pm on 10/9.  To register, please sign up on the Outreach bulletin board and also complete the online registration on or before September 1, 2026.
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  • 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

      
    Our donation bucket is available in the church lobby.

  • GriefShare Support Group

    You don't have to walk through grief alone. GriefShare is a caring, Christ-centered support group designed to help you find comfort, hope, and healing after the loss of a loved one. Through encouraging videos, group discussion, and practical resources, you'll receive support from others who understand your journey.
    • Begins Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
    • For more information, visit griefshare.org or contact Susan Haynes at 804-405-4755.
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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.

  • 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!

  • Heart & Soul Fellowship Groups

    Connect beyond Sunday services! The fall fellowship groups will start on September 12th, 2026. Sign up on the bulletin board to host or attend a group.

  • Sanctuary Caretakers Needed

    Sign-up sheet on the Bulletin board.

  • Food Ministry

    Our Food Ministry is open every Tuesday evening beginning at 6:00 p.m. We are honored to serve individuals and families in our community by providing food in a caring and welcoming environment.

  • MoneyWise Financial Study

    Join us for MoneyWise, a six-week Bible-based financial study that explores God's wisdom for managing money. Whether you're looking to create a budget, pay down debt, save for the future, or simply become a better steward of what God has entrusted to you, this study offers practical, biblical guidance for every stage of life.
    • Wednesdays, August 5 – September 9 6:30–8:00 p.m. Launch Room.
    • Open to all men and women ages 18 and older.
    • Sign up on the church bulletin board.

  • Tech Team Volunteers

    Help make worship happen behind the scenes! Our Tech Team is looking for volunteers to assist with computer projection, live streaming, and sound during our services. No experience is necessary—training is provided.

    • If you enjoy learning new skills and serving the church in a meaningful way, we'd love to have you join the team.
    • If you're interested in volunteering or would like more information, please contact Jodi Blackburn.

Sermons

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Distractions

May 31, 2026 by
Ed Vinson

Pastor Ed will share 4 distractions Nehemiah faced & what he did to overcome them. We can do the same when we're distracted.

Passage: Nehemiah 6:1-17
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Handling A Promotion

May 24, 2026 by
Ed Vinson

Pastor Ed will share 3 temptations Nehemiah faced as he was promoted to Governor of Judah, and the ways he resisted those temptations and how we can too when promoted.

Passage: Nehemiah 5:14 - 19
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Stopping Strife

May 17, 2026 by
Ed Vinson

Pastor Ed will share the problems Nehemiah faced internally during the rebuilding of the wall and the solutions he came up with that we can apply in our lives.

Passage: Nehemiah 5:1–13
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The Dream Team

April 12, 2026 by
Ed Vinson

Pastor Ed will share 7 Principles of Leadership Nehemiah used to bring people together, creating a dynamic team that got things done.

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Getting Off Dead Center

March 29, 2026 by
Ed Vinson

Pastor Ed will share principles for how Nehemiah assessed the problem and then motivated the people to do something about it.

Passage: Nehemiah 2:10-20
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