Ministries
Gulf Coast Fellowship believes that being a member of the local expression of the Body of Christ means putting words into action. Our members are involved in many ministries. Here are just a few of the ministries in which we are involved (and the list is growing!). We are impressed with how God is using Gulf Coast Fellowship. Are you?
DISCIPLESHIP: Sanctification U. currently serves to meet the needs of our small group ministry (i.e., Sunday School). Future campus expansion will incorporate space designed for Bible study to benefit both adults and children. Please check out the CALENDAR for time and study details.
BENEVOLENCE: Recognizing that existing ministries may have a better organizational strategy to meet pressing needs of our community, Gulf Coast Fellowship has partnered with several of these ministries through monthly financial gifts from our offerings. These currently include the following ministries: The Shepherds Center, Kimberly Home, and New Life Solutions.
PALM HARBOR MIDDLE SCHOOL: In the Fall as the holiday season approaches, a portion of the benevolence fund is used to provide grocery store gift cards to families of needy students. We work closely with school administrators who identify the number of families requiring assistance.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: Every Christmas holiday season, dozens of boxes lovingly filled with toys, candy, and bathroom necessities are sent across the world through Operation Christmas Child, a ministry of Samaritan Purse and Franklin Graham. These boxes include the Gospel and bring joy to every child who receives one.
"BRIDGE" EVENTS: We know that not everyone will investigate a church through its website (as safe as that may be), much less make an actual visit. But these same people may be willing to check out a fun, family-friendly activity that could break down possible insecurities. One of our most popular on-going bridge events is FILM & FAITH where we view a movie together over some popcorn, then hold a brief discussion of the movie's spiritual and religious themes. Everyone is invited to bring an un-churched friend to this FREE quarterly event. Other successful bridge events have included our annual Fall Festival and New Year's Chili Cook-off. All events are advertised through church media including Face Book and details are included in the church CALENDAR.
F.E.A.S.T. "SUMMER HARVEST" COLLECTION: Every summer, church members fill grocery sacks with food for the North Pinellas Food Pantry known as F.E.A.S.T.
WALK FOR LIFE: Gulf Coast Fellowship supports life and shows it by participating annually in the New Life Solution's Walk for Life. New Life Solutions is the Ministry Head of the Pregnancy Center of Pinellas County, More2Life Youth Development Program, Passages Post-abortion Grief Support Program, and the Breath of Life Women's Health Services and Birth Center. They are a Christ-centered ministry offering hope, help and healing for women, teens, and families by promoting healthy lifestyle choices and relationships operation of many ministries, including Pinellas County's crisis pregnancy center.
"REAL MEN": Twice a month, the Men of Gulf Coast Fellowship meet at the Church (and via ZOOM) for a time of encouragement and accountability. They are currently studying "33".