The GCO is an exciting and rewarding means of being continuously involved in life-changing, world missions work. This is missions giving (in a systematic, sacrificial way) over and above our tithes and other offerings. GCO also sponsors mission trips, special projects, provides needed Vocational Ministry Scholarships, Children's Missions Savings Bonds, and MissionFest. Your giving impacts local, North America and World people in all walk of life.

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Scripture

Ephesians 3:20-21 - Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
 Our Community Ministries
  • Provides housing for expectant moms                  
  • 85% do not return to prison.              
  • Will build a wheelchair ramp if needed        
  • Feeds those in need  at a reduced cost
  • Help with getting prescriptions filled        
  • Supports and guides women in a tech school or college
  • Building a children’s home                                   
  • Provides help with utilities                     
  • Offers family counseling            
  • Will help with minor home repairs
  • Tutoring program for teenaged boys
  • Christians Concerned for the Community
  • Gainesville Community Ministries     
  • Florida Baptist Children’s Home
  • Arbor House
  • House of Hope    
  • Friends of Children
  • Harvest Baptist Church

 

 

Upcoming Events

06.27.2009 - 07.11.2009

07.07.2009 - 07.13.2009

07.21.2009 - 07.28.2009

07.22.2009 - 08.01.2009

07.22.2009 - 08.01.2009

07.22.2009 - 07.28.2009

Special Events

Brazil Crusade 2009 - Mission Team

July 20 - July 27, 2009

If you’re interested in participating in this exciting trip, contact Sheryl Bennett (sbennett@westsidebaptist.org or 352-333-7700 x126), Missions Coordinator.

Purpose:  To shine the light of Christ into the city of Manaus through the crusade so that the people will know and love Christ.  See existing churches strengthened and new churches planted and that the people will know and love Christ.
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Brazil Crusade 2009 - Follow-up Mission Team
July 25 - August 2, 2009

Leaders:Brian Mikell, (352)226-0717 c, (352) 336-9761 bmikell@ufl.edu and Dave Gotwalt, (352) 514-7767 c, 331-2599 dgotwalt@joytechconstruction.com

Purpose:To shine the light of Christ into the city of Manaus through the crusade so that the people will know and love Christ. Acts 1:8 - Church Planting - Evangelism - Discipleship - Follow Up

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Why Go on Mission?

“Because I can’t not go.” -Julie George

“Because it’s fun” -Charles Stafford

“It helps me to rely on Him more” -Dorothy Yoder

“It’s the most rewarding thing I have ever done.” -Dailene Ceballos

“To keep my heart open and vulnerable to God’s calling” -Kay Quinn

“So I can see God’s love in a physical way.” -Kwansun Cho

“It’s the very least I can do for the one who died for me." -Jenice Hughes

What is the Great Commission Offering?

The GCO is an exciting and rewarding means of being continuously involved in life-changing, world missions work. This is missions giving (in a systematic, sacrificial way) over and above our tithes and other offerings. GCO also sponsors mission trips, special projects, provides needed Vocational Ministry Scholarships, Children's Missions Savings Bonds, and MissionFest. Your giving impacts local, North America and World people in all walk of life.

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Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)

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