The purpose of the GCA Fellowship of Teachers and Families (FTF) is to enhance and support the relationship between the administration, faculty/staff and families of GCA. This includes providing volunteers for grade-level and school-wide events. Spiritual growth and community connection, both inside GCA and outside in the greater community, are emphasized as we partner together in providing a Kingdom Education for our children.
Every GCA family is automatically a member of the Fellowship of Teachers and Families. There are many ways to be involved in the FTF through giving of your time as we FTF help to coordinate the volunteer and fundraising efforts for GCA. We need volunteers to give of their time and talents to help with class parties, special events, athletic events and more. We also need families who are willing to support the FTF financially as we provide funds to pay for special facility improvements, equipment and supplies for all athletic teams and to cover needs identified by administration and faculty for all grade levels in other areas, such as academics and fine arts.
Our primary source of funding is through Swordsmen Club Sponsorships, GCA Spirit Wear sales, concession sales and direct donations. Specific corporate sponsorship opportunities are available for scoreboards and special events as well. Please see below for ways you can become involved today! We look forward to serving with you!
Interested in volunteering? Click here to complete the Volunteer Interest Survey or reach out to ftf@garlandchristian.com with questions. While we will be sharing many other volunteer opportunities soon, our athletics’ department is already ready for our help as you can see below.
Athletic Sign Ups Now Available!
There are many opportunities to help with concessions, ticket booth, spirit wear, chains, and more! If all of us volunteer a couple times each year, we’ll easily have all our sporting events covered! It’s also a great way to get to know more of our GCA families!
We understand that you want to watch your kids play; we do too!! If your son plays football, it’s completely fine to sign up to work a volleyball game or even wait until basketball season! Just don’t forget to get your 2 required games per sport scheduled as soon as you’re able!
Click here to be directed to the sign up page! If you have any questions please email ftf@garlandchristian.com.
Moms’ Weekly Prayer Groups
GCA ladies are invited to join together weekly for a time of prayer. This is a time to pray over every student, teacher and faculty, and any other prayer needs for our schools’ families as part of our GCA Prayer Ministry. We hope one of the following times works for you.
Dates: Every Wednesday GCA is open.
Times: 7:15am, 8:00am and 2:00pm
Locations: The 7:15am and 2:00pm groups meet at Awaken Coffeehouse. Before school care is provided in the elementary and secondary lunchrooms. The 8:00am group meets at Panera, located at Firewheel on Hwy. 78.
Contacts: Click here to receive more information: Moms’ Weekly Prayer Group Interest Form or email ftf@garlandchristian.com with questions!
Dads’ Monthly Prayer Groups
GCA men are invited to join together monthly for a time of prayer. This is a time to pray over every student, teacher and faculty, and any other prayer needs for our schools’ families as part of our GCA Prayer Ministry. Dates and locations will vary by month. If you are interested in being on the distribution list to be contacted with more information, please complete the following form: Dads’ Prayer Group Interest Form or email ftf@garlandchristian.com with questions! We hope you can join us!
Giving Opportunities
Family Teacher Fellowship is a Texas nonprofit corporation, EIN 87-3448997. All of our fundraising efforts are approved by GCA administration as we partner together to support GCA. Annual fundraising initiatives include Spirit Wear sales, concession sales, ticket sales at athletic events and Swordsmen Club Sponsorships. Corporate sponsorship opportunities are available as well. Please see below for ways you can partner with us through giving!
Swordsmen Club Sponsorships
Join us in raising school spirit by becoming a 2023-2024 Swordsmen Club Sponsor! We offer different levels of support and benefits as shown below. You can make your donation by clicking on the link provided or by sending a check made payable to Family Teacher Fellowship to the school office. Please be sure to indicate which Sponsorship Level and Option you are choosing with your check. Click here to become a Swordsmen Club Sponsor!
Sponsorship Level | Athletic Option | Fine Arts Option |
$500* | Platinum Level: Receive an All Sports Pass (for 2), a Swordsmen Club Elite Yard Sign, and GCA Stadium Seat | Platinum Level: Receive VIP seating (for 4) at fine arts events in the worship center plus $50 Awaken Package, Swordsmen Club Elite Yard Sign, and GCA Stadium Seat or GCA Blanket |
$250* | Gold Level: Receive a TWO Sports Pass (for 2), Swordsmen Club Elite Yard Sign, and GCA Stainless Steel Travel Mug | Gold Level: Receive $30 Awaken Package, Swordsmen Club Elite Yard Sign, and GCA Stainless Steel Travel Mug |
$100 | Black Level: Receive ONE Sport Pass (for 2) and a GCA Spirit Wear T-shirt | Black Level: Receive $15 Awaken Package and GCA Spirit Wear T-Shirt |
$25 | Green Level: Thank you for your donation! | Green Level: Thank you for your donation! |
* For $100 more, you may purchase both the Athletic and Fine Arts Options. Please note, only Sports Passes, VIP Seating and/or Awaken Packages will be added. GCA Spirit items will not be duplicated.
GCA Spirit Store
We are excited to offer many GCA Spirit Items, including t-shirts, hoodies, travel mugs and more! Click here to order your Spirit Wear today!
Corporate Sponsorship
We are excited to offer Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities this year! If you are interested in sponsoring a special event such as Homecoming or the Athletic Banquet, or in sponsoring an athletic scoreboard, please complete this interest form or email us at ftf@garlandchristian.com for more information. All Corporate Sponsors must be approved by GCA Administration in partnership with the Family Teacher Fellowship (FTF) Board.
Direct Donations
Tax-deductible direct donations will fund the day-to-day operations and specific designated projects in support of GCA. Projects supported will include teacher appreciation initiatives, support of special events and any other needs identified by GCA administration and approved for coverage by the FTF Board. Donations may be made online or by check payable to Family Teacher Fellowship. Thank you for your support! FTF Direct Donation Link – Click here to make a difference at GCA!
Some teachers have created Amazon Wish Lists (denoted by an asterisk below) with easy buying and shipping options. You may email others to find out their needs as well. Check back often as more lists are being updated daily!
HIGH SCHOOL
*Mrs. Tori Brown – HS Science
*Mrs. Allison Revels – Speech
MIDDLE SCHOOL
*Mrs. Allison Revels – English
*Mrs. Karla Wood – 7th/8th Grade/HS Math
*Ms. Taylor Lunsford – History/6 grade Math
*Mr. Marshall Jackson – Science/ PE
ELEMENTARY
*Mrs. Hope Heidelberg – Kindergarten
*Mrs. Megan Ouellette – 1st Grade
*Ms. Sydney Phillips – 2nd Grade
*Mrs. Heather Greene – 3rd Grade
*Mrs. Sarah Johnson – 4th Grade
*Ms. Becky VanVorst – 5th Grade
FINE ARTS
*Mrs. Chelsea Wing – MS/HS Music
*Mr. Isaiah Heron – MS/HS Band/MS Bible