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MERGE MISSION STATEMENT
Merge will provide the tools for 5th and 6th grade students to grow faithfully in fellowship with one another, to become spiritually grounded in order to face the turbulent years ahead, and to move from hearing the Word of God to living the Word of God.
Core Beliefs
- The unique opportunity that we have with fifth and sixth grade students is that they are beginning to think independently at a deeper level, yet many have not yet been negatively influenced by “worldly pressures”. They are open to spiritual growth.
- A deep-rooted support system of church friends will provide stability and unconditional acceptance when classmates and school friends may change.
- These students are on the cusp of the fast-paced highway of middle school (i.e. peer pressure, worldly influences, and physical and hormonal growth changes). If they are equipped now with a strong spiritual foundation and support system of Christian friends, they will “merge” from a position of strength.
- Stronger connections to the church during these years will translate into deeper and stronger ties in the future. These connections are more easily established in 5th and 6th grade.
- What they learn and experience through Merge will help them to make better decisions and to look toward the church for support in their middle and high school years.
Parents…What can you do?
- First and foremost, be consistent in bringing your child to Merge. The more often they attend, the stronger the bonds and the deeper the growth they will experience.
- Give us feedback! Let us know how your child feels about the experience and in what ways he/she is growing. Offer suggestions to help improve the program.
- Lend a hand. We need lots of help and can plug you in where you feel gifted or able. Some needs are: program facilitators, small group guides, snack providers, servant minister coordinator, game leaders, welcome/sign-in helpers, and more.
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