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
  • 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.


Need a spiritual lift? Call the Devotion Line at
(317) 462-2662; then press "6"
  

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, visit her MySpace page, or get updates on your phone through Twitter.

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!

2008 - 2009 Insurance Release Form - All youth who may participate in various church events need to have a new 2008-2009 Insurance Form on file with the church. Please complete the form and return it at your earliest convenience to Clarinda or the office.

Upcoming Youth Activities and News

YOUTH GROUPS – NEW SCHEDULE - Regular Youth Groups (Middle High: 5-7 p.m. and Senior High: 6:30-8:30 p.m.) will meet the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sunday of EVERY month with supper included.  The 4th Sunday will be an Activity Sunday and when a month has a 5th Sunday, the youth will be encouraged to participate in a regional mission trip to Kokomo.

YOUTH & TUTORING MEALS -

Thank you to the many volunteers that have helped prepare the youth and tutoring meals.  If would like to provide meals, we are in need of volunteers for the following dates:

  • Tutoring Meal- February 8
  • Youth and Tutoring Meals - February 21 & 22
  • Youth and Tutoring Meals - March 7 & 8

For the tutoring only meal, the volunteer should prepare for 12 people.  For the combined youth and tutoring meals, the volunteer will need to prepare dinner for a total of 25 people for both evenings.  The tutoring volunteers will serve on Monday nights, so the volunteers serve only on Sunday evenings at 6:30 PM.  All paper goods and lemonade will be provided. 

     If you are willing to volunteer for a Sunday, please contact Kathy Locke or Cindy Kohne.  Meal suggestions will be provided if desired

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 Feb. 13 from 8 am - Noon. Please sign up in the church office.
  • Love In the Name of Christ - As we begin a New Year of service to the community we are seeking new volunteers who can answer phones, work with a computer, and have a compassionate heart that will reach and touch the lives of our community. Our office is now open five days a week, and because our calls have increased, we need 2 additional volunteers on Thursday and Friday.  Is God calling you to an act of service this New Year to help care for the needs within Hancock County?  If so please call our office @ 468-6300.

MISSION TRIPS

There are some mission opportunities for people of all ages this year and an international opportunity for those Senior High and older.  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.

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. 

Sundays, Jan. 10 - Feb. 14 - Bradley Breakfast - It’s cold outside; it’s dark when you get up, but your stomach’s growling as you drive to church. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a tasty, hot breakfast and good fellowship before or after your worship experience?
Please join us downstairs from 9:30 to 10:30 am, Sunday morning, January 10, 2010 for the inaugural Bradley Breakfast. We will be featuring pancakes, sausage or bacon, fruit, plus hot and cold beverages. Free will offering to cover food expenses. Funds in excess of expenses will be used for various Bradley missions. The following Sundays will be sponsored by other groups.

Sunday, January 31 - Talent Show - January 31 at 5:30, Bradley is having a new fellowship event featuring an old-fashioned pot luck dinner and talent show.  Got a song to sing, (lip-syncing could be fun!)  a joke to tell, or just want to show off?  Call the church office and save your spot.  Watch your weekly bulletin announcements for more information.  Call John Vahle if you have any questions.

Sunday, Feb. 7 - Food Pantry Sunday - Next Sunday is the first Sunday of the month and that means it is (support the) Hancock County Food Pantry Sunday. Please remember to bring non-perishable items. There are collection boxes located near the entrances to the Church and the Sanctuary. You will also find donation envelopes in the pew racks if you wish to financially support the ministry.

Thursday, Feb. 11 - Hilltoppers Lunch - The Hilltoppers will meet for lunch on Thursday, February 11 at 11:30 a.m. at Mozzi’s on US 40.  Call Bob or Norma Rogers by February 8th with your reservation.

Sunday, Feb. 14 - Annual Bradley Valentine Dinner - Please join the Community Life Team for the Annual Bradley Valentine Dinner.  The dinner will be on Sunday, February 14 at 6 PM.  We have a terrific menu, created by Nate Day.  Babysitting will be provided and will include a “kid friendly” dinner.
Menu
Bite Sized Salads
Beef Bourguignon over Noodles w/
Roasted Asparagus
Delicious Side Items
Triple Layer Chocolate Mousse Cake
Iced Tea, Lemonade and Coffee

So bring your sweetie, your family and your friends.  Sit back, relax and enjoy a fabulous meal and entertainment.  And leave the clean-up to us! 

Advance reservations will provide the discount rate of $30 per couple or $15 for a single.  After February 6, price is $35 per couple, $17.50 single.  Please call Sandy Yavor in the office to RSVP, 462-2662.  Checks should be made payable to Bradley UMC with Valentine’s Dinner on the memo line.  All proceeds will go to Missions.  Community Life and the Mission Team appreciate your support!

***DATE CHANGED*** Sunday, February 28 - Snow Tubing - Back due to popular demand is a trip to Perfect North slopes for a morning of snow tubing.  It’s great fun family fun and absolutely no skill is required.

  • Sunday, February 28
  • Meet at Bradley at 12:00 Noon
  • Fast food dinner on the way back
  • Return to Bradley at approximately 6:00 p.m.
  • Cost is $20 plus bring money for dinner
To reserve a spot contact Church Office or John Vahle by February 21.  Signed Perfect North Slopes (PNS) Waiver forms are needed for all participants.  ALL those under the age of 18 going without parents/guardians or riding in a vehicle not driven by their parent/guardian, need to also complete the Permission Form.  These are due to John Vahle or in the Office by Sunday, February 7 unless other arrangements are made
  
  
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