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

  SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT
  Sunday school is back in full swing beginning Sunday, September 12.  Sunday School time is 10:00-10:50 for all ages and stages. We are organizing a little differently this year.  We will have:
  Seedlings:  Nursery
  Sprouts:  Pre-K to 1st grade
  Cross Trainers: 2nd grade - 5th grade
  Middle/High School:  Ryan Neal
  Various adult classes
  
  We are also currently looking to update some items in the Sprouts and Cross Trainers room.  We could use preschool age puzzles, playdoh, nerf balls (any size), soft blocks, multi-colored construction paper, small size poster board (white and multi colored) and paint pens.

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 GROUPS –

Sept. 12 - Youth at Bradley 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Sept. 19 - Movie Night at Bradley 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Sept. 26 - Church picnic at Pastor Wade's 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

MISSION OPPORTUNITIES

WE CAN HELP!
Red Bird Mission School may have to suspend classes for the 2010-2011 academic year. After 89 years of educating and shaping the faith of youngsters in rural Appalachia, the United
Methodist school is at risk of shutting its doors. The mission’s new executive director hopes to reopen the school this fall if additional money can be raised.

• Love In the Name of Christ - Love INC of Greater Hancock County is looking for a special individual to fill Financial Ministry Director position to develop, lead and coordinate our Financial Ministry program.  Financial Ministry is a key objective for the Love INC board and we are NOW accepting applications.
  
  The ministry will train Christian volunteers from many different churches to walk alongside people in need to help them overcome their financial challenges and move toward self-sufficiency.  Skills training, mentoring, goal-setting, church and community resources and spiritual and emotional support are brought around individuals and families to provide a holistic approach to meeting their needs.  The ministry creates accountability and is incentive-based.  It is an actual hand up, not a hand out…  At this time, this position has limited compensation, but the rewards are eternal.
  
  For additional information and background, please refer to the http://www.loveinc-ghc.org/  web site. You are welcome to contact Brenda Rodgers, 468-6300, or Scott Getzin, 997-5144, with any questions about this Financial Ministry Director position. Please send all applications to scott@loveinc-ghc.org or Brenda@loveinc-ghc.org.
  
  The Love INC Furniture ministry is in need of couches, dressers, washers, refrigerators and beds (except king size). Contact Love INC if you can donate any of these items.
  

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. 

Thursday, Sept. 9 - Hilltoppers - Hilltoppers will meet and eat at Fiddlers Three in Shelbyville on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010.  Meet there at 11:00 and eat at 11:30 a.m.  Call Carol or Bill Reddish for reservations.  We must make our final number of reservations by Sept. 3. Reservations are firm as of that date.  Please call Carol if you have any questions

Sunday, September 12 - New Adult Sunday School Study - “Confronting the Controversies” - Kick off the fall by joining the Bridges and Branches Sunday School classes for this video-based study from Adam Hamilton.  The study will challenge us to think about controversial issues such as “Separation of Church and State”, “The Death Penalty”, and “Creation and Evolution in the Public Schools” from a Christian perspective.  We’ll start on Sunday September 12, at 10:00.  If you’re interested, contact John Vahle.

Sunday, Sept. 26 - Picnic-Potluck Supper - On Sunday September 26 from 4-7 pm join us for a picnic potluck supper at Pastor Wade’s home, 5976 E 300 North.  After the meal you may choose a recreation including a leisurely bicycle ride, fishing, games, or just sitting and talking.  Bring your lawn chairs and a dish to share.  Family names A-F bring side dishes, G-S main dishes, T-Z desserts.  Drinks and table service will be provided.  Don’t forget to invite a friend.  Questions ?  Call John Vahle, or Pastor Wade at the church office.

Friday, October 1 - Movie Night - The Community Life Team is putting together a movie night. We will be gathering at Bradley Friday, October 1st around 6:30 pm to go see a movie at the Legacy Cinema. For more information, contact David Hoover. 

October 7 - October 9 - Riley Festival - New Times and Events

• Park to support missions - Park in our lot at Pennsylvania and Main Thurs. Oct. 7, 3-9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 8, 7 a.m. - 8 p.m., and Sat., Oct. 9, 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Bradley Burgers - Friday, Oct. 8 only, 5 - 8 p.m.
• Bradley Bazaar - Friday, Oct. 8, Noon - 8 p.m. and Sat. Oct. 9, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Bradley Brownies and More - Sat., Oct. 9, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Lots of volunteers will be needed to staff these events. Sign up at church in the parlor. Contact Kathy Locke, Jan Tarwater or Sue True with questions.

Craft items for the bazaar may be brought to room 203 on any Tues. morning between now and October 5th, or bring them to the church office by Oct. 5 during office hours. Homemade food items to sell must be brought to the church the morning of Oct. 7th or 8th.