Don't miss these incredible opportunities to connect, serve, and grow in community!
LADIES: Painting With A Purpose
Ladies… this event is for you! Friday, April 10 at 6:30pm. We’ll be creating a canvas painting with step-by-step instructions. Cost is $10 cash at the door. Sign up, bring a friend and a snack to share. Don’t miss this time of connection with other women!
YOUNG ADULTS (18-30): Sunday Lunch
Come hang with friends on Sunday, April 12 at 12pm! Following Service, we will head to Bocca Lupo (4301 Aidan Lane, North Port) for food and good times! Sign up in the Lobby.
YOUTH: Beach Day
Come hang with friends at Venice Beach (1600 Harbor Dr. S.) from 10am to 1pm on Saturday, April 25. Meet at GCC at 9:30am if you need a ride. Make sure to sign up in the lobby! See Pastor Nic if you have any questions.
GIVE: Mother’s and Father’s Day Blessings
Be a part of honoring our Mothers and Fathers at Gulf Coast Christian Academy as we shower them with love. We will be collecting financial donations. The purchased gifts will be assembled and presented to the Moms and Dads a few days before their special day. Mark your offering envelope or the special memo section online “GCCA.”
GROW: Apologetics Conference June 8-9
Parents, Young Adults, Students, and everyone beyond or in-between, this is for you! Join us June 8-9 for an incredible Conference in Sarasota where you will be challenged and encouraged in your faith. You will leave more equipped to engage with others in our culture and filled with a passion to do so. Cost is $75 for Adults & $50 for Students, paid by May 24. Scholarships are available, so please let us know if you are interested. Sign up in the lobby. More details to come! For more information follow the event link: https://apologeticcon.com/
KIDS: GCC Sports Camp
We’re excited to present our 2nd GCC Sports Camp! Kids ages 4-11 will have a blast July 13-17 from 5-8pm. We will offer Basketball, Cheer, Soccer and Team 45 for ages 4-5. Register online beginning April 13 at gulfcoastchurch.net to reserve your child’s spot!
SERVE: GCC Sports Camp
LET’S REACH OUR COMMUNITY! We need YOUR help with our Kids Sports Camp this summer. Sign up in the lobby today for various areas to serve from coaching, Bible lessons, worship, snacks, registration, and more!! This Sports Camp will take place July 13-17 from 5-8pm for kids ages 4-11. We’re excited to partner with UW Sports Ministry that empowers the local church to share the Gospel through sports and have an impact on our community. If you have questions, please contact Christa at christa@gulfcoastchurch.net.
LADIES: EmpowerFit
Invite your friends and show up ready for movement and exercise on Mondays at 6:30pm in the Life Center. Bring your own exercise mat and wear comfortable clothes and sneakers.
GROW: Bible Reading Plan & Resources Page
The Bible Reading Plan for 2026 is available in the lobby and on our Resources page. Join us as we grow in God’s Word together this New Year! Also available, is a new page on our website “RESOURCES”, with various suggested items from books, podcasts, videos, websites and more, covering a range of topics - Parenting, Marriage, Work, Anxiety, Culture, etc. This page will be added to and grow in the future, and we pray it blesses you!
SERVE: Campus Maintenance
If you are available to serve, we could use your help in the regular interior and exterior efforts to maintain the GCC Campus! There are plenty of opportunities - from routine yard work to more specialized needs. For more info and to get connected, sign up in the lobby!
SERVE: Team Opportunities
There’s always a place for YOU… at GCC! Get connected, serve Jesus, meet new people and shine your light! There are many areas of ministry to share your skills or to learn a new skill! Our current greatest needs are: Audio and Visuals (Sound Booth) and Next Gen (Nursery, Primary, Kids and Midweek Kids). We provide resources, training, monthly rotating schedules and the joy of belonging! Check out our website at gulfcoastchurch.net for a list of other places to serve and fill out a SERVE FORM on the home page. You may contact info@gulfcoastchurch.net with any questions.
INFO: Church Directory
Would you please fill out a Church Directory Form located in the lobby if any of your family information has changed? As the year-end approaches, we want to make sure our records are current.