Bradley United Methodist Church

AN HISTORIC CHURCH LIVING FOR TODAY,
WITH A VISION FOR TOMORROW

210 W. Main Street, Greenfield, Indiana 46140-2097            Telephone: 317-462-2662
E-Mail: info@BradleyUMC.org

Our purpose is to grow people to:  magnify God,
become members of Christ and His Church,
be mature in Christ, minister through Christ,
and be in mission with Christ.

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Worship times at Bradley:

Sundays:

• 8:30 A.M. - Blended Worship Service; interpreted for the deaf
• NEW! 10:00 A.M. - The Connection@Bradley - Contemporary worship service. This service features a casual and relaxed atmosphere, contemporary music, and a message relevant tour life's challenges. We are trying to put life's puzzle pieces together. Come and find out how Jesus can help!
• 11:00 A.M. - Traditional Service
• Church School for all ages on Sundays at 10:00 A.M.

An elevator and other facilities are available.

Church Office Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Closed from 12 PM - 1:00 PM for lunch.

Youth Group Information:

Associate Pastor Crawford has many different e-mail lists.  They are:

• Youth
• College
• Softball Team
• Young Adult
• Kids
• Bradley Byte (daily devotions)
• Master List (receives: kids, youth, college and young adult mailings)

If you want to be on one or several of these mailing lists, please send an e-mail to: ccrawford@bradleyumc.org with your request.  Thank you for wanting to get involved and informed of the many ministries of Bradley UMC.

Read Clarinda's blog.

Student and Young Adult Ministries @ Bradley Report - This document is a beginning to a future Student & Young Adult Ministry program at Bradley, but the rest is up to you! All Youth, Parents, College Students and other Young Adults are encouraged to read this -- as it all pertains specifically to you!! Take some time to digest it and then respond with your availability to be a part of the TEAM!

2007-2008 Insurance Release Form

Upcoming Youth Activities and News

MISSION OPPORTUNITIES

• SOS - Serving Our Savior (on Saturdays) - On the second Saturday of every month in the morning, members of Bradley will join together to lend a hand with indoor and outdoor projects in our community. This is a wonderful opportunity to spread the love of God in a very tangible way throughout our community. Please sign up on one of the sign up sheets around the church or call the church office to volunteer.

  The next opportunity to help make a difference in other's lives through SOS is June 14 from 8 am - Noon. Please sign up by June 8.

MISSION TRIPS

There are some mission opportunities for people of all ages this year and an international opportunity for those Senior High and older next year (2009).  If interested in any of these opportunities, please let Clarinda know so plans can begin taking shape. Also, if you would like to help sponsor an individual or the Mission Team, download the sponsorship form and return it with your donation.

• July 12-18: Crow Creek Reservation (SD)
• July 26-Aug. 1: Crow Creek Reservation (SD)
• Oct. 30-Nov. 1: Henderson Settlement (KY)
• Spring Break 2009: Costa Rica OR…
      
• Summer 2009: International

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

• The Hope House Thrift Store is in need of volunteers for a few hours a week (ladies, gentlemen, young people) to sort clothes, hard goods, straightening, etc. Please call Linda Baker at Hope House, 467-4991 if you are interested.
• Love In the Name of Christ - A client of Love INC has a need for help with household chores and caring for her children during her doctor's appointments on Fridays.  If anyone can help fulfill this need, please contact Love INC at 468-6300

Love INC Newsletter (PDF file)

CHICOBAGS - Help reduce the proliferation of plastic shopping bags by purchasing your reusable ChicoBag! ChicoBags will be available for purchase after each service. See Jan Tarwater in the parlor. These useful bags will also be for sale during the Mother/Daughter Brunch, so tell your friends and be thinking who could put a ChicoBag to good use!

ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR, DISCOUNT PRICES through Bradley’s Corporate Account

If you need to rent a car (for business or pleasure) you may do so through Bradley’s newly formed relationship with Enterprise. Using Enterprise will insure you low corporate rates, great service (there is an Enterprise in Greenfield just 2 blocks from the church), plus you’ll be helping the youth and other groups in Bradley get discounts on 14-passenger van rentals, etc. Click the logo below to go directly to Bradley’s personalized Enterprise web site (which automatically includes our exclusive low rates) to book your rental today!

Puppet Director Needed - The Joyful Noise Puppet Ministry of Bradley is looking for new directors to lead this group beginning in the fall. If interested, please contact Pat Molinder or Kathy Book.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Jim Dandy Regular - Wednesdays - Jim Dandy restaurant will have a place set up for those wanting to brunch with Clarinda on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. 

Music @ Bradley for All Ages - Contact Chris Lamb for more information on any of these opportunities.

• Handbells - Calling all ding-a-lings! If you are high school age or above, can swing your arm, and can count to four, you qualify to join the Bradley Handbell Choir. You'll be sure to have a "ringing" good time!
• Band Musicians - Have you wanted to toot your horn lately? Well, now's your chance. The Bradley Band is re-organizing and we need more instrumentalists to join us. If you are high school age or above and know how to play an instrument, we would love to have you join us. Rehearsals will be held on Wed. evenings at 7:00 in the sanctuary.
• Joyful Singers - Hey, kids! It's time for the Joyful Singers to sing again. As usual, rehearsals will be held on Sunday mornings at 9:30 in the choir room. Anyone 3rd grade through middle school can join us.

Simple Supper Sign-Up - Calling all folks who like to eat and talk, to sign up to participate in Simple Suppers. It's a great way to meet your Bradley family. On a quarterly basis, beginning in September, October and November, groups of 3 or 4 households meet for supper. The host selects the date and time and provides the main dish. The rest of the group pitches in a dish to share. Sign-up sheets are available at the back of the sanctuary and greeting areas. See Sue True or John Vahle for more details.

Saturday, May 31 - Cincinnati Reds Baseball Game - The Community Life Team is organizing a trip to the Great American Ballpark to see the Cincinnati Reds play the Atlanta Braves. Sign-up in the Church Office. A few volunteers are needed to drive. Please sign-up by May 19th!!!

Cost - $11 per person
Game Time - 3:55pm
Seats - View level
Departure Time - 11am

Thursday, October 23 - Hilltoppers will attend an afternoon matinee performance of "The Sound of Music" at Beef and Boards. Contact Bob or Norma Rogers by August 1 if you plan to attend.