On Sept. 6, more than 140 members and friends of North Georgia United Methodist churches reached out to serve residents in Banks, Athens-Clark, Jackson and Habersham counties during the third annual “Great Day of Service.” Volunteers from Commerce First, Homer, Warren Chapel and other Methodist churches including Mount Bethel and Hickory Flat reached out to community residents providing individuals and families with food, diapers, personal care kits, fresh bread and crocheted blankets as well as mowing lawns and cleaning homes. “Many church members took time on Saturday to pray for the safety of volunteers and the success of their efforts,” Pastor David Bowen of First United Methodist Church of Commerce said.