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
  
• 11:00 A.M. - Traditional Service
• Church School for all ages on Sundays at 10:00 A.M.

Deaf Interpretation at the 8:30 service every week.

Special Service on April 29 - One service at 10:00 AM - Visioning Sunday - On April 29 the church council will share with the congregation some of the insights and plans that have been developed from the Vital Congregations program. There will ONE service that day at 10:00am followed by a gathering for all those who would like to hear of some of the visioning process that is beginning. We invite each one to stay and be ready to share your insights, thoughts and abilities to assist in achieving the vision. Refreshments will be provided.

SUNDAY SCHOOL INFORMATION

Listed below are the locations for children and youth classes:

• Children’s Sunday School (Pre-K through 5th grade) - Room 104
• Youth (6th grade through 12th grade) - Room 204
• Adults - Parlor

For Wanda Beeson Fouts memorial donations, please visit our Donations page.

An elevator and other facilities are available.

Tapes of Services Available - We record our Sunday services on cassette tape.  If you would like a copy of the service please contact the office.

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

YOUTH GROUPS –

Feel free to call or text Ryan Neal, Director of Youth Programs, if you have any questions.

• April 29 Youth Activity [TBA]
• May 6: Youth from 7-8pm @ Bradley
• May 13: Mothers Day No Youth
• May 20: Youth from 7-8pm @ Bradley
• May 27: Activity (TBA)

NOW AVAILABLE: ELECTRONIC GIVING!

Bradley is pleased to announce a convenient new way to make one time gifts or to give regular offerings. With a new electronic giving program Bradley has established, it is easy to set up a recurring giving schedule or make occasional contributions. It’s convenient and can help you reach the consistency you may desire in your giving when traveling, ill, or unable to make it to church. It could also save you from writing 52 checks and preparing 52 envelopes if you are a weekly giver.

To become an electronic giver, just click on the Online Giving button on the left side of the page. Contact the office if you have questions.

MISSION OPPORTUNITIES

• Furniture Ministry Needs - There are currently THIRTEEN FAMILIES in line to get help from the Furniture/Appliance Ministry. THREE FAMILIES are in need of a queen mattress set, TWO FAMILIES are waiting for full size mattress sets, TWO FAMILIES are waiting for a full size box springs. Please spread the word. To donate, call 317-468-6300.
• Food Pantry - Although we emphasize the first Sunday of the month as Food Pantry Sunday, you may donate food by bringing it to the church anytime the office is open. As you are doing your grocery shopping, remember those less fortunate and pick up a few extra canned goods for the Food Pantry. Collection boxes are located outside the office and parlor.
• May 5 - BUMC Day of Service - The birds are singing and the spring flowers are blooming so it must be time to go camping with our Bradley church family the weekend of May 4-6.
  This year we will be combining our camping trip with a Day of Service on Saturday, May 5, helping in tornado cleanup from this spring’s terrible storms. There is plenty of room for folks interested in participating in the Day of Service activities only, but please RSVP (details below).
  We plan to camp at Clifty Falls State Park campground, and some preliminary campsite reservations have been made. The cost for two nights is $51. The park also has a lovely lodge for those whose would prefer a bed to a sleeping bag. Lodge reservations can be made by calling 1-877-563-4371.
  For more information or to RSVP contact Sue True. Please RSVP no later than May 1 as we will need a firm count of the number of campers and Day of Service volunteers.
• BIBS—The Better Indy Babies Pantry - The BIBS Pantry provides free basic-care items for newborn babies. The pantry was established in 1991 in response to the high infant mortality rate in Marion County—one of the highest in the nation. University Heights UMW sponsors the BIBS Pantry in cooperation with Methodist Hospital’s HealthNet Better Indy Babies Program. Our UMW would like to help stock the BIBS Pantry. There is a box outside the office to receive any of the following items: Onesies, Sleepers and Outfits in size 0-3 months; newborn diapers; baby wipes; wash cloths; bibs; receiving blankets; burp cloths; 8 oz. Evenflo plastic baby bottles.

PRESCHOOL ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

Registration for the 2012-2013 preschool year is open. There are registration forms available in the office or online at www.bradleypreschool.com. If you have any questions, please call the director of the preschool, Jan Burt at 462-8858.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

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

Food Pantry - Every Sunday is Food Pantry Sunday!  Bring non-perishables and paper products any time.  Boxes are located outside the parlor and outside the office. 

Fellowship Breakfasts Apr 29 and May 13 - Our popular fellowship breakfasts resumed on Sunday morning, February 19. This year we will serve breakfast at 9:30 in Founder's Hall every two weeks thereafter until Mother's Day. That's Apr 15, Apr 29 and May 13. Various groups within the church have volunteered to serve breakfast and proceeds will go to a variety of missions. Opportunities for your group are still available! Contact Gerry Smith for more information.

Saturday, April 28 - Benefit for Tornado Relief - AGAPE, the group of musicians directed by our former pastor, Robert Miller, will present a gospel concert on Saturday, April 28 from 6-8 p.m. at Edwardsville United Methodist Church, 4830 State Rd. 64, Georgetown, IN. A love offering will be taken and given to recovery efforts for areas in southern Indiana recently ravaged by tornadoes.

May 2 - Hilltoppers Beef & Boards Outing - The Hilltoppers will attend an afternoon performance of "The Music Man" at Beef & Boards on May 2nd. Registration deadline is March 15. If you would like more information or would like to make a reservation, please call Bob & Norma Rogers. You do not have to be a Hilltopper to attend this popular activity.

May 4-6 - BUMC Spring Camping Trip and Day of Service - The birds are singing and the spring flowers are blooming so it must be time to go camping with our Bradley church family the weekend of May 4-6.
This year we will be combining our camping trip with a Day of Service on Saturday, May 5, helping in tornado cleanup from this spring’s terrible storms. There is plenty of room for folks interested in participating in the Day of Service activities only, but please RSVP (details below).
We plan to camp at Clifty Falls State Park campground, and some preliminary campsite reservations have been made. The cost for two nights is $51. The park also has a lovely lodge for those whose would prefer a bed to a sleeping bag. Lodge reservations can be made by calling 1-877-563-4371.
For more information or to RSVP contact Sue True. Please RSVP no later than May 1 as we will need a firm count of the number of campers and Day of Service volunteers.

Saturday, May 12, 10:00 AM - Ladies' Spring Brunch - There are signup sheets at the back of the church for the Ladies’ Spring Brunch. The brunch will be held on Saturday, May 12 at 10 a.m. All ladies are invited (and bring a friend). The Capital Chords (Peggy Adam’s quartet) will entertain us. Donations for the BIBS Pantry (see above under Mission Opportunities) will be collected. Please call the church office to RSVP.

Sunday, May 20 - Spring Music Festival - Attention, all those who love music! We have a special treat in store for you on Sunday, May 20. That is the date of Bradley United Methodist Church's 5th annual Music Festival. It will take place at both the 8:30 and the 11:00 services. What better way is there to praise our Lord than through music, where we get to share one of the many gifts that God has given us. You will hear the sanctuary choir, the handbells, some small vocal ensembles, an instrumental group, and some soloists. We will sing several favorite hymns together as a congregation. Please mark your calendars so that you won't forget. In fact, if you know of a friend or two who also loves music, feel free to invite them. We hope to see you there!

Sunday, May 20th at 11:00 a.m. - Great Achievers Sunday - We are looking for those of you who are 90 or older so we can celebrate your lifetime journey of faith. Some of you still attend services and participate like our 98 year-old Mary Ruth Nigh. Some of you can’t get out as much. We would like to see all of you if possible, on May 20 to recognize you as a Great Achiever. Please call the office if you plan to attend. If you need help with transportation or getting into the building, let us know as well. God bless you.

Sunday, May 20th - Graduation Sunday - It’s time for caps, gowns, diplomas, and big-time celebrations for the accomplishments of our 2012 graduates. Bradley will be honoring the graduates in our church family during the worship services on Sunday, May 20. It is very important that we do not overlook anyone who will be completing high school, undergraduate, or graduate courses of study this year. Please fill out the form available in the May church newsletter and return it to the church office no later than Monday, May 13h so that we may have the appropriate number of gifts available. Thank you for your help in making Bradley’s Graduation Sunday special.

Thursday, June 14th, 11:20 AM - Hilltoppers Luncheon - Hilltoppers will be having lunch on Thursday, June 14th, at 11:30 at the “Tour of Italy” Italian Restaurant in Shelbyville on the Circle. After lunch we have been invited to the home of Maurice Finkel, 631 Van Street, Shelbyville to see and hear his various organs and musical instruments. Please call Gloria Long to make reservations.