Thursday, October 5th GMV delivered 37 flood buckets to the UMCOR Warehouse in Decatur, Alabama. Two weeks prior UMCOR shipped over 7,000 flood buckets to Texas and Florida to help flood victims. Our 37 buckets will be inventoried and used in the next disaster. Thanks to all that packed or gave money to support UMCOR'S efforts showing the love of Christ to victims of recent disasters. UMCOR receives 24 cents per hour for each volunteer hour. If your Sunday School class, small group of family would like to schedule a work day at the Decatur warehouse contact jim Jeffreys in the church office. Thanks again for your giving hearts.

On Saturday, Oct 7th GMV youth group and adults joined Bundles Of Hope for a diaper packing event at The Christian Service Mission downtown Birmingham. Bundles of Hope Diaper bank provides an adequate and reliable supply of diapers and wipes to families experiencing finahcial hardship in the Birmingham and surrounding areas while engaging the community and raising awarness for diaper needs. Diapers are distubited through many of our local mission partners. Diaper packing events take

place the first Saturday of each month. If your Sunday school class, small group, or family would like to serve

contact Jim Jefferys in the church office.

Friday, October 20th United Methodist Men’s Club of GMVUMC had the pleasure of preparing and serving the coaches and players of Gardendale High School before Friday nights game. Ian Sullivan, youth pastor at GMVUMC shared a message of purpose and teamwork to the team. We thank Gardendale High School for the opportunity to serve.

We had such a fun time! Thank you to all who came and all that helped!!