GSM Mission

Good Samaritans Ministries of Stokesdale, Inc. is a cooperative outreach ministry supported by local congregations whose mission is to serve those in need in the Stokesdale Community to the best of our ability and as God leads and to gather the community together for worship and celebration of God’s presence through Jesus Christ.
The organization is made up entirely of volunteers who love the Lord and find great joy in serving others!
     Good Samaritan Ministries (GSM) Inc. is made up of local area churches who incorporated several years ago in order to better serve the Stokesdale community.   Currently, there are 10 PARTICIPATING churches and 4 COMMUNITY PARTNER churches that make up the ministry.  (Visit the GSM "Who We Are" web page for more information about the "Participating Churches" and "Community Partners".)  All 14 churches support GSM with food, money, donations, and/or volunteer time!  

     All emergency help provided to those in need comes from the GSM general budget which is financed by donations, fund raisers, and 5th Sunday Sings.  (See below!) 
     In fulfilling its mission, GSM engages in the following benevolent activities:
  • Amazon Smile. 
    • Good Samaritan Ministries of Stokesdale Inc is now registered with AmazonSmile.  Be sure to shop at  smile.amazon.com so that GSM can receive a portion of your eligible purchases.  Just remember, when you join, you need to specify Good Samaritan Ministries of Stokesdale, Inc. as your charity since there are numerous Good Samaritan Ministries across the United States.  Remember, always start at smile.amazon.com
      and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases, at no cost to you.
    • The purchase price is the amount paid for the item minus any rebates and excluding shipping and handling, gift-wrapping fees, taxes, or service charges.  From time to time, AmazonSmile may offer special, limited time promotions that increase the donation amount on one or more products or services or provide for additional donations to charitable organizations.
  • Angel Tree
    • Provides Christmas gifts for children and food for families who are in special need during the holiday season.  HELP MAKE WISHES COME TRUE!   Angels will be on the Angel Tree (at the Stokesdale Fire Department) starting in November! 
    • Donations to the GSM's Food Pantry can be made the 1st Saturday in December at the TOWN TREE LIGHTING at the Stokesdale Town Hall (8325 Angel Pardue Road).
  • Crisis Assistance
    • Provides assistance with approved expenses (utilities, medical expenses, fresh groceries, etc.)  for a family during a time of temporary crisis.
  • Food Pantry
    • Provides food to families during times of crisis and to meet temporary needs.  The Food Pantry is located in the Stokesdale Business Center, 8500 Ellisboro Road, downtown Stokesdale, and is open on the last Saturday of each month from 9:00 am – 11:00 am.
  • Mentoring Families with Long-Term Needs
    • Families are paired with a mentor who works with the family to determine how assistance can be provided in appropriate ways.
  • Walk for Hunger
    • Each fall GSM raises funds to fight hunger not only in Stokesdale but around the world.  Everyone is invited to participate.  More information will be posted when we get closer to the date.
  • Worship and Praise
    • National Day of Prayer, Fifth Sunday Singings. 
    • Check the events page for 5th Sunday Singing events scheduled for 2019:
    • "Fifth Sunday Singing" is a musical Worship Service. Various individuals and groups perform. The public is welcome to come and enjoy the music and/or to share your talent!  An offering is taken to support the needs of the community through the Good Samaritan Ministries.  Light refreshments are served afterwards.

  • Special Community Service:
    • Each year, we hold a Thanksgiving Service, and the following special Easter services:  Maundy Thursday, Cross Walk, Tenebrae, and Easter Sunrise.