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Welcome!

Welcome to the world of MERGE! My name is Kerry Snyder and I’m the “High School Guy”.

So “What’s Merge?” you ask? It’s a name that reflects our desire to merge our heart with God’s. We want to be transformed (merged) into lives that bleed His passion for our world. How do we do that?

Passionate worship experiences!
Incredible small groups.
Life-changing trips and retreats.
Something special for juniors & seniors.

Summer Trips

Mississippi, June 18-26, 2010
We have been taking trips and partnering with In His Steps Ministries since the early 90’s! They are one of Grace’s Frontline ministries, reaching out to at risk youth in Canton, Mississippi. Typically groups work in teams that reach out to kids by way of an outdoor ministry (games, songs, skits, snacks, messages, puppets and more) and home repair (roof replace, painting, etc.). Learn more about In His Steps and Canton by checking out these web sites:

Learn about our partner, In His Steps Ministries
Connect with In His Steps on Facebook
Learn about Canton Mississippi, through the Canton Chamber of Commerce or Canton Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Ukraine, July 7-17, 2010
Though Grace has been partnering with Mission to Ukraine for a number of years, the summer of 2009 was the first trip for Merge. Our team served during a special needs camp and it was incredible! Well it’s time for another trip! Check out the team’s blog for photos, videos and incredibly powerful journal entries.

The Team blog
Learn about our partner, Mission to Ukraine
Learn about Ukraine

Incredible Small Groups

This is where students really connect. It’s where faith comes alive in a community that asks honest questions, cares for one another, laughs together, cries together and of course: eats!

How do I get plugged into a group?

FAQ’s about small groups
FAQ’s about the Shepherd Team
Download the small groups schedule for 2010-2011

Something Special For Juniors & Seniors

Want to go deeper? Then Varsity is your deal. It’s the place for juniors and seniors to process their faith for themselves. Different speakers and adult leaders, from all walks of life, will be part of this energizing process. Everything from videos, role plays, discussions, and collegiate level presentations will be utilized.

Click here to learn more and to register for Varsity!

Shepherd Team

Shepherd Team Retreat-

July 31st-August 1st

Click here to download registration form.

Forms can be dropped off at Grace to the attention of Kristen Haskett or mailed to her attention

Grace Community Church- 5504 E 146th Street, 46062

The Shepherd Team is the adult and student leaders who make our small groups come alive.

Shepherd Team FAQ’s
Shepherd Team Meetings (download PDF of schedule)

Interested in Volunteering?

We’d LOVE to have you as part of our Merge Team. While our ‘bread and butter’ volunteers serves as small group co-leaders, we have a number of other opportunities as well.

Click here for more info