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CANCELLED  Veterans Day | Stokesdale’s Veterans Monument Committee regrets to announce the annual Veterans Day service planned for Nov. 11 has been cancelled due to COVID-19 mass gathering restrictions. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4  Hotdog drive-thru | Gideon Grove United Methodist Church, 2865 Gideon Grove Church Road in Stokesdale, is hosting a drive-thru hot dog dinner the first Wednesday of every month, 5 to 7 p.m. (limited to six dinners per vehicle). All items are prepared and packaged following COVID-19 safety guidelines. Prayer will be offered to those who want it. More info: Laura Harrell, (336) 643-6042. SATURDAY, OCT. 31 Food Pantry | Good Samaritan Ministries’ food pantry in Stokesdale will open for those in need of food Oct. 31, 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Stokesdale Business Center, 8500 Ellisboro Road. COVID-19 safety procedures will be followed, and boxes of food will be placed in cars without recipients getting out. To make a financial donation or request emergency assistance, contact Terri Johnson, (336) 643-5887, or terrij1957@yahoo.com.

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Stokesdale United Methodist Church, 8305 Loyola Drive, and Gideon Grove United Methodist Church, 2865 Gideon Grove Church Road, Stokesdale, will also offer candy to children in vehicles Oct. 31, 4 to 6 p.m.

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that decision was made by Jeff Smith, founder of the national organization, after he discovered that attending services on a weekday night was much more appealing to his fellow trail riders, who wanted to ride as much as possible on the weekends.

The cowboy church also offers an informal, laidback atmosphere. When they say “come as you are,” they mean that literally.

“You can come right from the barn or from work,” said Pastor Bill Young, who has led the church since 2009. “It’s laid-back and comfortable, but we still sing and preach the Word.”

The church will hold its first service in the Saddle Club’s covered arena Nov. 10; those attending are asked to bring their own chair and a blanket in case the temperatures are chilly. Services will move inside as seasonal colder temperatures set in.

Although its previous location wasn’t conducive to bringing horses, now that the church is returning to the Saddle Club a patriotic opening with riders on horses charging into the arena and displaying flags will begin each service.

To celebrate the church’s return to Piedmont Saddle Club on Nov. 10, Young said there will be a special demonstration by Danny Blackburn and his horse, Josie. Sitting atop his horse, Blackburn will present “Obedience to the Master,” working with Josie to illustrate the meaning of obedience and what it means to a Christian.

Although the church appeals to horse lovers, Angel points out that it isn’t just for cowboys or horse people.

“We’ve drawn in people from all walks of life,” he said. “We’ve even had people who were afraid of horses.”

Young confirmed that some who attend the cowboy church just like “the rural, country-style life and our laid-back style (of worship).”

That’s what drew Angel in when the idea for the church first came up. The impact it has had on the people who have come through the church has kept him involved.

Angel shares the story of the night his then-teenage grandson came to know the Lord. Angel had the privilege of helping with the baptism when his grandson was later baptized in a cleaned-out horse trough.

“I was very proud and so grateful that the Lord let me be part of that,” he said.

Piedmont Cowboy Church’s attendance averages about 40 people for each service. Although the numbers are small, Angel said the ministry’s impact has been mighty.

“Not everyone stays, but we’ve touched about a thousand people, maybe even more,” he said.

“We’ve been able to minister to a lot of people,” echoed Young, who invites everyone to come and see what the church is all about. “You just need to try it and see if you like it,” he said.

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Piedmont Cowboy Church Returning to Piedmont Saddle Club on Nov. 10 8001 Leabourne Road, Colfax

Meets every Tuesday, 7 p.m.

More info: Pastor Bill Young, (336) 339-6607 or youngbill@bellsouth.net Visit Piedmont Cowboy Church on Facebook or www.piedmontcowboychurch.com.

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