Sixth Grade
Orientation and Messy Night
This Sunday Night we will welcome our incoming 6th graders and their families to Merge Youth Ministries. We invite all rising 6th graders and their parents to join us at the Magnolia Building (first floor) to learn about more about Merge.

All students are encouraged to stay for our annual Messy Night from 6-8 p.m. Students should wear clothing that can get very dirty and possibly thrown away. At pick up (8 p.m.), parents should be prepared with towels for the car. Dinner will be provided at 6 p.m.

Incoming students will be dismissed from our orientation at 6 p.m. to join our other Merge students for dinner and instructions on Messy Night. From 6-6:30 p.m. Emily will be meeting with the 6th grade parents to go through some other information. Parents are welcome to stay and watch Messy night in action if they would like. It will be a wonderful evening for everyone!

News + Events
SIFAT Mission Trip 2016
Only 2 Spots Left
Mark your calendar for July 17-23, 2016 and join us at SIFAT. This is open to all in grades 7-12. The cost is $350. Learn more. Sign up.
VBS June 27-July 1
Save the date for Cave Quest Vacation Bible School at Hyde Park United Methodist. VBS will be held June 27-July 1. Want to serve on the Cave Quest exploration team? Adults sign-up here and youth sign-up here. Help us inspire kids to follow Jesus, the light of the world!
Sundays
Sunday Morning
We believe that the best way to create "sticky faith" is by having youth involved in congregational worship and serving in church. We encourage both of these for our students. If not attending worship, students can serve in various ways during the hour they are on campus. If you would like to get your student plugged into serving around campus with Children's Ministries, Open Arms, the Tech Team, ushering or greeting, please contact Emily.
Merge, 6-8 p.m.
Messy Night
The theme this year is called "Hogwarts Battle for the House Cup." We will be splitting our youth into 4 teams and compete playing different obstacle courses, water Quidditch and water balloon tosses. It's going to be a gross, icky night that will build memories amongst our youth. Students are encouraged to wear clothing they can get very dirty or even throw away at the end of the night. Parents, please pick up your students with plenty of towels in the car. We will provide free pizza, soda, and chips for those that come this Sunday. It will be a great opportunity to invite your friends and tell them about Merge!

Wednesdays
Middle School Bible Study, 6:30 p.m.
Join us for Bible study tonight in the Magnolia Building. Hang out with friends and gain a deeper understanding of God.
Serving Opportunities
  • Tech Team - contact Nick
  • Children's Ministries - contact Meagan
  • Hospitality - contact Gwen 
  • Open Arms - sign up here 
  • 2nd Saturday Team - contact Drema 
Important Dates
June 
Sunday: Commissioning for Family Mission Trip, 9:30 a.m., Sanctuary
Sunday: 6th Grade Information Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
14: VBS Training, 5:45 p.m., Harnish Activities Center
19: Father's Day - No Merge Programming
20: Warren Willis Camp
23: VBS Decoration, 9 a.m.-noon
27-July1: VBS, 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 
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