EVENTS through Dec 2018
(Hosted by GSM or GSM Churches)
In January 2018:
  • Food Pantry and Clothes Closet will be open on January 27, the 4th Saturday of the month.
  • Bethel UMC will host the Food Pantry and Clothes Closet.
  • The GSM Board meeting will be hosted by Bethel UMC at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, January 9.
In February 2018:
  • Food Pantry and Clothes Closet will be open on February 24, the 4th Saturday of the month.
  • Flat Rock UMC will host the Food Pantry and Clothes Closet.
In March 2018:
  • Food Pantry and Clothes Closet will be open on March 24, the 4th Saturday of the month.
  • March 24 is also the date for the Annual Clean-up at Camp Carefree.  Times:  9 am until 3 pm.  Please see the "Announcements" web page for more information.
  • Stokesdale Christian Church will host the March Food Pantry and Clothes Closet.
  • The GSM Board meeting will be hosted by Flat Rock UMC at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, March 13.
  • Maundy Thursday Worship Service, March 29.  Hosted by Stokesdale Christian Church.  Please see the "Announcements" web page for more information.
  • Good Friday Tennebrae service is at 7:00 pm at Flat Rock UMC, Friday, March 30.
  • Good Friday Cross Walk - Friday, March 30.  The Cross Walk will start at 11:30 am at Stokesdale Christian Church and will conclude at Stokesdale Stokesdale Christian Church.  Light refreshments will be provided after the walk.  Golf carts will be available to transport individuals who are unable to walk in the event.  Please see the "Announcements" web page for more information.
In APRIL 2018:
  • Food Pantry and Clothes Closet will be open on April 28, the 4th Saturday of the month.
  • Mt. Zion UMC will host the Food Pantry and Clothes Closet.
  • Easter Sunrise Worship Service - Sunday, April 1.  Oak Springs Baptist Church will host this joyous event.
  • The Camp Carefree Chili Cook-Off will be April 21. Anyone interested in donating baked goods (cakes, cookies, pies, etc.) to be sold at the cook-off to raise money for maintenance, are encouraged to do so. Please contact Wayne or Nancy Farrar (336-427-4320 or ntf19761@gmail.com) to arrange pick-up or drop-off options at Flat Rock UMC for your baked goods. All donations would be greatly appreciated.
  • Mt. Zion UMC is having a Country breakfast on Saturday, April 21. The money raised will go to Good Samaritans. More info on this later.
  • "Fifth Sunday Singing" will be hosted by Gideon Grove UMC on Sunday, April 29.
  • Stokesdale Christian Church will host their 3rd Annual Custom Carz Show on Saturday, May 2, from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm, rain or shine!  See the church's web site for more information.  http://stokesdalechristianchurch.com/carshow.html
In MAY 2018:
  • Food Pantry and Clothes Closet will be open on May 26, the 4th Saturday of the month.
  • Stokesdale UMC will host the Food Pantry and Clothes Closet.
  • The GSM Board meeting will be hosted by Stokesdale Christian Church at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, May 8.
  • Traditionally, "Music Feeds the Soul" has been held in the Fall.  This year this music-filled event will be held on Sunday, May 20, starting at 6:00 pm, at Stokesdale UMC.  Stay tuned for more information.
In JUNE 2018:
  • Food Pantry and Clothes Closet will be open on June 23, the 4th Saturday of the month.
  • Bethel UMC Youth will host the Food Pantry and Clothes Closet.
  • Bethel UMC will host a Vacation Bible School from Sunday, June 24 through Thursday, June 28.
In JULY 2018:
  • Food Pantry and Clothes Closet will be open on July 28, the 4th Saturday of the month.
  • Gideon Grove UMC will host the Food Pantry and Clothes Closet.
  • The GSM Board meeting will be hosted by Gideon Grove UMC at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, July 10.
  • Stokesdale UMC and Flat Rock UMC will jointly host a Vacation Bible School from Sunday, July 8 through Thursday, July 12.  The VBS will be held at Stokesdale UMC.
  • Mt. Zion UMC will host a Vacation Bible School from Sunday, July 15 through Wednesday, July 18.
  • Gideon Grove UMC will host a Vacation Bible School on Saturday, July 21.
  • Stokesdale Christian Church will host a Vacation Bible School from Sunday, July 29 through Thursday, August 2. Rev. Dwight Haynes, a master chalk-artist and biblical evangelist, will be featured during the event.
  • "Fifth Sunday Singing" will be hosted by Bethel United Methodist Church on Sunday, the 29.
In August 2018:
  • Food Pantry and Clothes Closet will be open on August 25, the 4th Saturday of the month.
  • Mt. Zion UMC will host the Food Pantry and Clothes Closet.
  • The dates for the August GSM School Supply Drive will be announced. 
In SEPTEMBER 2018:
  • Food Pantry and Clothes Closet will be open on September 22, the 4th Saturday of the month.
  • Stokesdale UMC will host the Food Pantry and Clothes Closet.
  • The GSM Board meeting will be hosted by Stokesdale UMC at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 11.
  • Walk for Hunger - Sunday, September 9.  Sponsored by Bethel UMC. 
  • "Fifth Sunday Singing" will be hosted by Stokesdale United Methodist Church on Sunday, the 30th.
In OCTOBER 2018:
  • Food Pantry and Clothes Closet will be open on October 27, the 4th Saturday of the month.
  • Flat Rock UMC will host the Food Pantry and Clothes Closet.
  • Fish Fry - Saturday, October 20.  The GSM Fundraiser is sponsored by Bethel UMC but held at Stokesdale Christian Church.  The event will be from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm  Tickets for those 12 years old and older are $10; those between the ages of 6 and  12 are $5, and those aged 5 and under are free.
In NOVEMBER 2018:
  • Food Pantry and Clothes Closet will be open on November 17. Please note that this is the THIRD Saturday in November!
  • Oak Ridge UMC will host the Food Pantry and Clothes Closet.
  • Details regarding the GSM Angel Tree (located at the Stokesdale Fire Department) will be provided as soon as they become available. 
In DECEMBER 2018:
  • Food Pantry and Clothes Closet will be open on December 22.   Please note that this is the FOURTH Saturday in December!
  • Stokesdale Christian Church will host the Food Pantry and Clothes Closet.
  • Stokesdale Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 8.