Don't miss these incredible opportunities to connect, serve, and grow in community!
GROW: GriefShare
GriefShare is a biblical, Christ-centered grief support group ministry. It’s a place where grieving people find hope and healing. If you or someone you know could benefit from these sessions, please join us beginning Monday, September 8 from 7-9pm in the Conference Room. There is a workbook used for the class. Register online at https://www.griefshare.org/groups/270666 or contact Timothy Frank at timothy@timothypaul.org for further details.
GROW: Men’s and Ladies Groups
Our Groups will resume on Tuesday, September 16 at 7pm. The men will gather in the Life Center for a study called “The Titus Ten” (Foundations for Godly Manhood) and the ladies will meet in the sanctuary and dive into the topic “Contentment.” Childcare is provided in the Life Center for Preschool through 5th grade.
YOUTH: Park & Pizza
Middle and High School students! Join us Saturday, September 20 from 6-8pm at Dallas White Park! Pizza, sports, games, and lots of fun with friends! Sign up in the Lobby.
CONNECT: Newcomers Connection
If this is your first time at Gulf Coast Church or you are new for a few weeks, we invite you to a gathering on Sunday, September 21 at 6pm at Mark & Karen Shilliday’s home (6231 Notre Dame Terrace, North Port). Join us for a meal and a chance to make some new friends. Please sign up in the lobby so we can plan accordingly.
STUDENTS: See You At The Pole
SYATP is an annual gathering of thousands of Christian students at school flag poles, churches, homes and the internet for the purpose of worship and prayer. Wednesday, September 24 at 7am local time, students around the globe will meet at flagpoles to pray for their schools, friends, teachers, administration and the school year. The theme this year is AWE. “Lord, I am filled with Awe.” Habakkuk 3:2
SERVE: All Church Work Day
We will meet together on Saturday, September 27 from 8am to 12pm for our church work day. Many hands make light work, so come partner with us as we prepare the Lord’s house and your church for ministry. Please sign up in the Lobby.
GROW: Membership Class
Our GC Membership Class is Sunday, October 5 at 11am in the Conference Room. Come discover the vision, purpose and mission of Gulf Coast Church! If you would like to know more about our church family or you are interested in membership, join us for this informative time together. Sign up in the lobby!
YOUNG ADULTS (18-30): Sunday Lunch
Come hang with friends, the first Sunday of every month at 12pm! Following Service on October 5, we will head to Applebee's for food and good times! Sign up in the Lobby. Future locations TBD.
SERVE: Fall Fest
We can't wait for Fall Fest - Sunday, October 19 from 4-7pm! And, we can't do it without YOU! Join us as we have tons of fun serving together in various ways - bounce houses, rock wall, carnival games, face painting, popcorn, cotton candy, registration, parking team, setup & teardown, and so much more! Sign up in the lobby today. Also, please pick up a Background Check Form next to the sign up if we currently don't have one on file for you. Fill it out and place in the drop box. Our Volunteer meeting will take place on Sunday, October 12 at 11:15am in the Life Center. Mark your calendars and invite your friends!
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.
GROW: Bible Reading Plan & Resources Page
The Bible Reading Plan for 2025 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!
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.