During registration, your group will indicate preferences for service projects from the choices below. Projects are classified into two groups – community projects and construction projects. We will do our best to accomodate preferences as indicated.
MERGE Community Projects
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VBS + Day Camp Ministry
Service takes place at a local church or Boys & Girls Club. The assignment centers around developing a program of daily activities for the week and developing relationships with the kids.
Nursing Home Ministry
Service takes place at various local assisted-living facilities. Groups typically visit with patients, write letters for them, play bingo/cards with them, and sing to them.
Block Party
Involves planning a casual gathering in a target community to provide exposure for local ministries, positive entertainment, and an informal setting for sharing the Gospel.
Prayer Walking
Groups walk through specific neighborhoods while asking the Holy Spirit to strengthen local churches and to redeem the people, schools, government, businesses, etc.
MERGE Construction Projects
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Roofing
Includes shingle removal, decking repair/replacement, and shingle installation. No experience required, although the group should be comfortable with heights.
Handicap Ramp Construction
Includes patio demolition/removal and installation of new ADA regulation handicap ramps. No experience required.
Exterior Painting
Includes siding repair/replacement. No experience required.
Landscaping
Includes various forms of yard work to improve the appearance of landscaping at homes where projects are occurring. No experience required.
