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.
  • There will be a 6 p.m. supper provided on Tuesday, May 8 prior to the 7 p.m. Board Meeting at Stokesdale Christian Church. 
  • The GSM Board meeting will be hosted by Stokesdale Christian Church at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, May 8.
  • The National Day of Prayer will be celebrated on Thursday, May 3, at 7:00 pm at the Stokesdale Fire Station.
  • The "Music Feeds the Soul" music-filled event originally scheduled for Sunday, May 20 has been postponed due to a conflict:  The 20th is the date for the Rise Against Hunger event that GSM churches are supporting. Stay tuned for more information about the 2018 Music Feeds the Soul date.
  • There will be a  Rise Against Hunger Meal Packaging Event (formerly known as Stop Hunger Now) on Sunday, May 20 starting at 2:00 p.m. and ending around 5:00 p.m.----depending on the number of volunteers who arrive to enjoy this spirit-filled missions effort!   The event is sponsored by Stokesdale UMC but the actual location is Gideon Grove UMC.
In JUNE 2018:
  • Food Pantry and Clothes Closet will be open on June 30, the 5th Saturday of the month.
  • Bethel UMC Youth will host the Food Pantry and Clothes Closet.
  • Vacation Bible School Schedules for June:
    • Bethel UMC will host a VBS 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.
  • Vacation Bible School Schedules for July:
    • Stokesdale UMC and Flat Rock UMC will jointly host a VBS from Sunday, July 8 through Thursday, July 12.  The VBS will be held at Stokesdale UMC.
    • Oak Ridge UMC will hold its VBS on July 29 – August 3.
    • Mt. Zion UMC will host its VBS on a Saturday this summer:  July 14 from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm.
    • Gideon Grove UMC will host its VBS on Saturday, August 4, from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm.
    • Stokesdale Christian Church will host a VBS 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 UMC on Sunday, the 29th, beginning at 6:00 p.m.  Everyone is invited to come and enjoy their musical talents! 
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.
  • Vacation Bible School Schedules for August:
    • Gideon Grove UMC will host a VBS on Saturday, August 4.
  • 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 pm on Tuesday, September 11.
  • Walk for Hunger - Sunday, September 9.  Sponsored by Bethel UMC.  The event will be held from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm.
  • "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 3.  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 over 12 years of age 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.
  • Stokesdale UMC will host a Thanksgiving Worship Service on Sunday, November 18.  The time of the service will be announced.
  • 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.
  • The Town Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held Saturday, December 1, at 6:30 pm.  The event will be held at the Stokesdale Town Hall.
  • The Stokesdale Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 8, starting at 2:00 pm.