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High School Bible Study
Join us Tuesday Nights from 6-8 p.m. for our summer Bible Study in Curtis Hixon Park (near the river close to the Children's Museum.) Haley Hansen, a high school senior, is our leader and our topic is "Worship." Students need to bring their Bible, a sack dinner, a blanket and friends. We hope to see you next Tuesday!
Volunteer Leadership Training, Aug. 3, 6-8 p.m.
All adults who will serve in Youth Ministry this upcoming year must attend our annual Leadership Training. Dinner and gifts are just some of the fun we will share together. If you are interested in serving, contact Emily.  Come join our team and say YES to youth!
Back to School Night, Aug. 7, 6-8 p.m.
Mark your calendars for the most fun Back to School Night we've ever had! All parents and youth from 6th-12th grade are invited for dinner and lots of surprises as we learn about the many events happening in Merge this coming year. RSVP for childcare for younger siblings if needed. Trust us, you won't want to miss it!
Sundays
Sunday Morning
We believe the best way to create "sticky faith" is by having youth involved in congregational worship and serving in church. We encourage our students to attend worship or 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. 
Join Emily this Sunday as we continue our Summer Series on Bridges. We will discuss how our choices affect and help us maintain our relationship with God. Come for dinner at 5:30 p.m. in the Harnish Activities Center (Cost $5).
Wednesdays
Middle School Bible Study, 6:30 p.m.
Come learn the whole truth through the comparison of some common Christian sayings with the wisdom of Scripture. Tonight we will be discussing the phrase 'God Won't Give You More Than You Can Handle' on the 2nd floor of the Magnolia Building. We all use these phrases. They sound Christian like they're from the Bible, but while they tell some element of the truth, are they really capturing the important points?

For those who are unable to be physically present, you can try out our new Skype. Just get the Skype app on your phone or computer, send us a request at Hyde Park Merge, and then Skype in at 6:30 p.m. tonight.
Serving Opportunities
  • Children's Ministries - contact Kristin
  • Tech - contact Matt
  • Hospitality - contact Gwen 
  • Open Arms - sign up here 
  • 2nd Saturday Team - contact Drema 
Important Dates
July 
Sunday: High School Mission Trip Commissioning, 9:30 a.m. Sanctuary
17-22: SIFAT Mission Trip
24-30: High School Mission Trip

Aug. 
3: Leadership Training, 6-8 p.m., Magnolia
7: Back to School Night, 6-8 p.m., Harnish Activities Center
13: Youth Praise Team Workshop, 1-2 p.m., Magnolia 
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