We will be training all of our children and youth volunteers for the 2014/2015 school year Wednesday, Aug. 13. Training starts with dinner at 6 p.m. in the Harnish Activities Center followed by a quick overview of the Child Protection Policy. At 7 p.m., we will split into our various ministries to discuss each person's specific role for this year. This is a mandatory training. If you CANNOT attend please send your regrets to Kathy DiRaimo so we can make special arrangements to meet with you on another date.

Back to School Night, Sunday, Aug. 17  

We will have our annual Back to School Night 6-8 p.m. in the Activities Center. This is the one time during the year that we get all of our Merge families in one room. The night will start with dinner at 6 p.m. and then dive right into all of the programming during the year. This is a great time for parents to look ahead to see how their teenager can be involved in Merge on a weekly basis. Parents will be meeting their student's small group leader, receive all programming dates, fill out necessary forms and feel encouraged through the monthly series our families will be learning at Merge. Please RSVP through our church website.

Merge is attending Night of Joy on Saturday, Sept. 6. We leave church at 2 p.m. in a coach bus and return by 2 a.m. We are now reserving spots for this epic night of Christian entertainment. Featured bands for the night are: Skillet, MercyMe, Israel Houghton & New Breed, Casting Crowns, Britt Nicole, Colton Dixon, Rhett Walker, We As Human, and 1 Girl Nation. The cost is $90 and includes your ticket, a meal ticket and the bus ride. Click here to sign up.