Gardendale

Gardendale - Mt. Vernon
United Methodist Church
Large enough to offer the programs you desire...Small enough to know your name.

First of all, our church is not full of dragons and ogres. We are a friendly, loving group of people that are eager to welcome visitors.
We do understand, however, that it can be a bit over whelming visiting a church our size for the first time.

Who We Are...
A Community of believers who follow Jesus Christ and seek to live the commission- "Go Make Disciples"

Our Mission
Restoring the Vital Connection:
*Connecting person with Jesus as Savior and Lord;
*Connected person with One Another in Christ like Love;
*Connecting believers to the World in Christ like Service.

To make it easier, this page gives you some idea of what to expect when you visit GMVUMC.

United Methodists hold in common with Christians of all denominations the basic doctrines of the Christian faith, which include:

God is self-revealed through Scripture, and supremely through Jesus Christ
Human beings, though created in the image of God, have fallen away from God’s standards
The result of our falling away is that we are separated from God
Despite our waywardness, God still loves human beings with an unfathomable love
God is unwilling for our separation to continue; therefore God’s Son, Jesus, came to earth to teach us God’s ways, and supremely, to die in place of our sins
God counts the merits of Christ’s death to our account
God confirmed the deity of Christ and the efficacy of His death by raising Jesus from the dead
Individuals must accept for themselves the sacrifice of Christ by faith
Christ’s death brings us forgiveness from the penalty of sin and eventual freedom from its power so that, over time, we become more and more like Him.
Our faith should manifest itself in works of love and service
God will bring a culmination to history, at which time every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord
At the end of history as we know it, God will judge the earth and establish a heavenly Kingdom in which neither tears nor trials will any longer be found

First pick a service or event that you wish to attend.
Sunday Morning Schedule

8:30 AM - SonRise Celebration
"Beautiful vocal blends with acoustical accompaniment"
THIS SERVICE FEATURES A MIX OF TRADITIONAL AND MODERN PRAISE AND WORSHIP MUSIC
THE STYLE OF THIS SERVICE IS BEST DESCRIBED AS INFORMAL , DRESS IS CASUAL
INCLUDED WILL BE SPECIAL MUSIC, FEATURED SOLOISTS, AND A MULTI-MEDIA PRESENTATION
THIS SERVICE IS HELD IN THE MAIN SANCTUARY

9:45 AM - CrossFire Service
"Ancient truth for a new generation"
THE ORIGINAL PRAISE AND WORSHIP SERVICE MOVES TO A NEW TIME
THE MUSIC FOR THIS SERVICE IS GEARED TOWARD THE YOUNG OR THE YOUNG AT HEART
MODERN PRAISE AND WORSHIP SERVICE FEATURING THE GMV PRAISE BAND AND A MULTI-MEDIA PRESENTATION
THIS SERVICE IS VERY CASUAL AND INFORMAL, SO GET A CUP OF COFFEE AND JOIN THE WORSHIP
THIS SERVICE IS HELD IN THE FAMILY MINISTRIES BUILDING (GYM)

11:00 AM - Traditional Worship Service
"Worship in the full traditions of the church"
THIS SERVICE FEATURES THE FULL CHANCEL CHOIR, PIANO AND PIPE ORGAN
TIME TESTED HYMNS (SANG FROM A HYMNAL) AND HISTORIC LITURGIES
THIS SERVICE IS A BIT MORE FORMAL, BUT CASUAL DRESS IS ACCEPTABLE
WORSHIP LEADERS GENERALLY WEAR ROBES
THIS SERVICE IS HELD IN THE MAIN SANCTUARY

6:30 PM - Sunday Evening "GROW" Worship Service
"A casual, come as you are, relaxed setting"
THIS SERVICE FEATURES A RELAXED AND CASUAL ATMOSPHERE IN WHICH TO WORSHIP
PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT, MIXTURE OF NEW PRAISE AND WORSHIP, TRADITIONAL OLD HYMNS, SANG FROM A REAL HYMNAL
AND OCCASIONAL MUSIC SPECIALS
THIS SERVICE HAS THE LOOK AND FEEL OF THE OLD COUNTRY CHURCH
YOU MAY HAVE GROWN UP IN. HELD IN THE MAIN SANCTUARY

8:30 & 9:45 Children thru Adult Sunday School
"There is a class for every age and life style"
ENTER THE CHURCH AT THE "CHAPEL AND VISITORS CENTER" ENTRANCE AND STOP BY THE VISITORS CENTER
FOR DIRECTIONS TO A CLASS THAT BEST SUITS YOUR NEEDS
MOST ADULT AND YOUTH CLASSES ARE ON THE THIRD FLOOR, CHILDREN CLASSES ARE ON THE FIRST FLOOR
CLICK HERE FOR LISTING OF SUNDAY SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES

FOR A FULL SCHEDULE OF CHILDREN'S EVENTS
GO TO CHILDREN'S PAGE LINK ON MAIN PAGE
RETURN TO MAIN PAGE

Join us every Sunday Morning for Fellowship and
Refreshments in the Fellowship Hall
FROM 8:00 AM TO 11:00 AM

Where do I park?
WE HAVE RESERVED VISITORS PARKING IN THE LOT DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE MAIN BUILDING,
HANDICAP, SENIORS, AND SPECIAL NEED PARKING IS AVAILABLE IN THE SAME LOT AS WELL AS DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO THE FRONT LOOP. ADDITIONAL HANDICAP PARKING IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN FRONT OF THE FAMILY MINISTRIES BUILDING. PARKING LOT USHERS ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST YOU.

Do you provide services for those with special needs?
PERSONAL HEARING AID TYPE DEVICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR SERVICES HELD IN THE MAIN SANCTUARY
AN ELEVATOR PROVIDES ACCESS TO ALL THREE FLOORS OF THE MAIN BUILDING
WHEELCHAIR RAMPS ARE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED NEAR THE MAIN ENTRANCES
WHEEL CHAIRS ARE AVAILABLE FOR YOUR USE

I have small children.
A LOVING AND CARING NURSERY, FOR INFANTS THROUGH 2 YEARS IS AVAILABLE DURING ALL MORNING SERVICES
WHILE UNIQUE WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE OFFERED FOR THE OLDER CHILDREN.
ALL IS LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE FAMILY MINISTRIES AND EDUCATION BUILDINGS.
ENTER AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE AND ASK FOR DIRECTIONS AT THE INFORMATION DESK, THEY WILL HAPPY TO ASSIST YOU.

...but you don't understand, I don't feel right leaving my baby with strangers.
YES WE DO UNDERSTAND, AND YOU ARE WELCOME TO TAKE YOUR CHILDREN INTO ANY WORSHIP SERVICE WITH YOU. TAKE YOUR TIME, GET TO KNOW US, AND WE WON'T BE STRANGERS VERY LONG. SOON YOU WILL FIND THAT YOUR CHILDREN WILL ENJOY THE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO THEM DURING WORSHIP SERVICES.

I still don't know, I don't like going to crowded places for the first time without knowing someone or where I should go...
NO PROBLEM, SIMPLY CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE AT (205)631-7631 AND SET UP A TIME THAT YOU CAN COME BY
AND LET A STAFF MEMBER OR LAY PERSON TAKE YOU ON A TOUR OF THE BUILDING AND SHOW YOU WHERE EVERYTHING IS. WE WOULD LOVE TO MEET WITH YOU AND SHOW YOU AROUND, ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE MAKE YOU FEEL AT HOME.

The bottom line is this, the members and staff of Gardendale - Mt. Vernon
United Methodist Church would love to have you visit and worship with us.
We want to make you comfortable and let your worship experience at GMV be an
enjoyable and meaningful one. At GMV, you are indeed truly WELCOME,
come visit with us and find out how warm and friendly our church is.