‘Neighbors’ check in through program
GREENFIELD — Bradley United Methodist Church launched its Good Neighbor program to encourage checking in on others during quarantine.
Those who volunteer are non-vulnerable people who agree to check on two others: one in the congregation, one in the community.
“This ministry allows all of us to serve by dividing up the need to make a greater impact,” associate pastor Heather Cress wrote in an email. “We have a sign-up for members to be paired with persons to check on, and then they can call, pray with them, take them a meal and leave it on their doorstep, run an errand, or even connect them with … our Congregational Network Liaison so she can help them with community resources…
“We are continuing to find God in our new challenges, and find community from a distance.”
Information: bradleyumc.org, 317-462-2662
Church offers evening carry-out
WILKINSON — Wilkinson Church of Christ will serve free carry-out evening meals from 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
If you are able to call the church at 765-781-2585 to indicate how many meals you need, it would be appreciated.
‘Survey of the Bible’ continues Wednesday
GREENFIELD — Park Chapel Christian Church has been offering a series, “Survey of the Bible” with Dale Holzbauer, at 7 p.m. Wednesdays on Facebook Live.
This overview of the Bible concludes Wednesday (April 22).
Shirley church offers sack lunches
SHIRLEY — Shirley-Wilkinson Community United Methodist Church hands out carry-out sack lunches between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from the church at 309 South St., Shirley.
The Rev. Rick Hutston said the church was planning a summer lunch program, but “since the schools are closed now we have decided to go forward.” The church’s food pantry also remains available; those needing assistance should call the church office first at (765) 738-6710.
Wellspring Center has drive-through pantry
GREENFIELD — Wellspring Center at Brandywine Community Church, 1551 E. New Road, Greenfield, has begun a drive-through food pantry on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Donate non-perishable foods, paper and cleaning products, toiletry items and pet food to the center during the pantry hours: 3 to 7 p.m. Mondays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays.
Children’s, youth ministries reach out online
HANCOCK COUNTY — Area churches are not only streaming their services; many are also offering content for children and youth.
-Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Greenfield offers a children’s lesson time video on Sunday mornings on the church’s Facebook page.
-Bethel Baptist Church in Greenfield posts teen services. Visit bethelbcg.org and click on “Youth Uknighted.”
-Brandywine Community Church in Greenfield has assembled children’s resources, including a lesson and activities, available through the church’s free app.
-Brookville Road Community Church in New Palestine posts youth messages at www.brookvilleroad.cc/youthonline and elementary lesson videos at www.brookvilleroad.cc/childrenonline.
-Community Christian Church posts children’s lesson plans, including a craft idea and coloring page, on its Facebook page “@cccnewpalestine.”
-Fortville Christian Church offers children’s resources online. See fortvillechristian.com.
-Greenfield Church of Christ posts children’s materials on Facebook weekly.
-Harvest Church in Mt. Comfort offers Kids Time at 10:30 a.m. Sundays via Zoom and youth group online at 6 p.m. Sunday. Text 317-210-1800 for information on either.
-Mt. Comfort Church links to children’s videos and activity pages at www.mtcomfortchurch.com/kids-corner/.
-New Life Christian Fellowship in Fortville posts children’s sermons on the church’s Facebook page.
-New Palestine Bible Church posts a children’s message on its Facebook page.
-New Palestine United Methodist Church offers “Kids Connection” videos in the video library at www.npumc.com.
-Realife Church streams worship for children on the Realife Kids page on Facebook. More information at www.realifechurch.org/kids.
-Trinity Park United Methodist Church in Greenfield offers youth group videos among the Trinity Park Live Stream on YouTube.
-Wilkinson Church of Christ offers its Fusion service for youth digitally. See wccin.org.
Pantry still open in McCordsville
McCORDSVILLE — Angel Connection Food Pantry continues to distribute food to those in need in the community. Non-perishable food or hygiene items are still accepted to restock the pantry, housed in McCordsville United Methodist Church.
Angel Connection Food Pantry continues to be open from 9 to 10 a.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. Anyone needing assistance will need to call Donna Foster at 317-219-9157 before those Wednesdays.
Celebrate Recovery available online
GREENFIELD —The Celebrate Recovery group at Brandywine Community Church streams online teaching at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays on ibcc.tv or the church’s Facebook page.
Information: 317-462-4777
