At Merge, we seek to create space for our students to explore how faith and culture are intertwined. We hope our students graduate not with all the answers, but instead with a curiosity for where God is active in their lives and in the world around them.
Summer Merge Opportunities
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Merge Summer Sundays
9-10AM | Youth Garage
Students entering grades 9-12 (Fall '24), join us this summer for food, fellowship, and we'll work through studying the Gospel of John on Sunday mornings, 9-10AM, in the Youth Garage (attached to the Activity Center).
July 28: John 18-21
August 11: NEXT GEN WORSHIP at Both Services -
Merge Saturday Serve
Merge Saturday Serve
Students entering grades 9-12 (Fall '24), join us throughout the summer serving our community in different ways on Saturday mornings. Below is our tentative schedule as well as the link to sign up for the first Saturday Serve. Keep your eyes open for emails throughout the summer for signups for each Saturday Serve with details of times, transportation, and the kind of work we'll be doing.
August 3 - Food4Kids - Register Here
Fall
Merge | Wednesdays 7:30-9:00 pm | Beginning Aug 28
Our high school ministry is open to anyone in 9th-12th grade. We gather to worship, eat, serve, and have fun together. We hope to provide a time and space where students can cultivate an authentic faith filled with a curiosity to seek the love of God in all aspects of life.
the Studio:Creative Worship Collective
Calling all singers and musicians in grades 8-12! Wanna rock out, learn new skills, and grow closer to God with awesome friends? Then the Studio is the place to be, starting Sunday, August 25 from 11:30am-1pm.
Unleash Your Inner Rock Star!
Praise Band: Ever dreamed of shredding on guitar or laying down funky bass lines? Our Praise Band lets you jam with experienced musicians and hone your instrumental skills in a supportive environment.
Worship Choir: Sing your heart out and raise your voice in praise! The Worship Choir welcomes all students with a love of singing, regardless of experience. Together, we'll create beautiful music that inspires and uplifts.
Media Production: Prefer to be behind the scenes? Here's where tech skills meet worship! Help us light up the stage and more with sound & visuals.
More Than Just Music!
Sundays with the Studio is about having fun, making friends, and growing your faith. We'll have awesome activities, fellowship, and of course, FREE FOOD! It's the perfect way to spend your Sunday afternoon.
Ready to Join the Fun?
Contact Connor Luedtke to learn more. Register using our Transform and Merge registrations. Don't miss out – the Studio starts on Sunday, August 25, 11:30am-1pm.
Camp
At Bethany we encourage our confirmation students to spend a week at Carol Joy Holling Camp during Confirmation Camp at Ranch. For more information about Carol Joy Holling Camp visit their website.
