Weekly News from Youth and Children's Ministries
Summer is almost here!
9:30 a.m. Sundays, June 5 - August 7

Small Group Shepherds (Children’s volunteers) and Youth Volunteers lead our kiddos all school year long and take a much deserved break for the summer.

We need YOU to stand in the gap for programming to continue!

Can you commit to serving 2 or more Sundays this summer?

Children's Ministries

Youth Ministries
Nursery - Grade 5
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Don’t miss the GREATEST adventure of the summer!

9 a.m. – Noon // June 27 – 30 (Mon - Thurs)
 

There are MANY ways for YOU to support VBS leading up to the big event!

Want to get involved as a family?
Create a Cactus Planter – this year’s Family Project.

Learn more about all these opportunities, and all things VBS, here.
FEELING CRAFTY?
VBS Décor Days
 
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. // Thursdays
Craft, chat and prepare for VBS in Wesley Center room 305.

5:30 - 8:30 p.m. // Friday, June 3
Cacti galore – painting and creating larger structures in Knox Hall 158.
Enjoy pizza while you craft for a $5 donation per family. Childcare available. RSVP

Have the heart to serve but not the time?
Check out this amazon wish list for VBS supply needs.
What's happening
SUNDAYS

Sunday Morning Live - 9:30 a.m.
Birth - Grade 5 in the Wesley Center
Click here to see what we're learning about this week.

May 22
Last Sunday of regular Sunday Morning Live programming.

May 29
Sit Together Sunday
 
Children’s Moments - 11 a.m.
During worship in the Sanctuary
 Catch up on past Children’s Moments here. 

WEDNESDAYS

Hyde Park Kids - 6:15 p.m.
Birth - Grade 5 in the Wesley Center
Learn more here.

May 18 
Last Wednesday night programming till September.
Grades 6 - 12
YOUTH WEEK REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Youth week is fast approaching, June 20-23

Middle and High School students! Help others and have fun around Tampa this summer.

We are partnering with Horizon Church for a great week. Click Here to Register today!

Click here to learn more about Mission Tampa and register.

We are excited to see how our youth teams will make God’s Love Real all over our beautiful city!
MERGE MORNINGS
9:30-10:45 a.m. in the Magnolia Building Second Floor
We know that it's important to support each other in our families at home, and in our church. This week we will be learning that "In God's family we reconcile with each other".

Oh, and did we mention there will be food, music and games too??!! See you there! 
Summer of Photography!
11 a.m. Sundays beginning June 12

We are starting a youth art club and would love for you to join us.
University of Tampa Art Department graduate students will be leading this.

Interested? Email Katherine for more info.
bowling_pins.jpg
Bowling & Pizza!
11:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. June 1

Meet at Pinchasers Midtown on Armenia Ave. Meet John Barolo to drop off and pick up students at the bowling alley. Bring $10 plus money for arcade games. All middle and high school students. Friends are welcome.
  • May 22 - Graduation Sunday in worship services - Want your student's photo and name included? Fill out this short form. All grads will be recognized during the prayer time in the 9:30 and 11 a.m. services in person. Deadline to submit info is today.

  • May 29 - Sit-Together Sunday - Worship together as a family. No regular Merge programming.

  • June 5 - Parent Meeting - All parents of rising 6-12 graders are invited! Meet our youth staff and volunteers, and learn more about what's ahead this summer and beyond. 11 a.m. in the Magnolia Building. Something fun is planned for all students at the same time!

  • June 5 - New Sixth Graders Move Up! - Help us welcome new students.