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Providence Christian Academy is intentional about developing a lifestyle of
unselfish service and impacting the world. Our service department, MERGE,
is passionate about preparing tomorrow’s leaders to re-present Christ to the
world. It equips and encourages students, their families, and teachers to use
their spiritual gifts and talents, through their relationship with Jesus Christ,
to serve the world He came to redeem. Whether we serve during the school or
workday, or among the church, in the community or around the globe, we desire to
lift up Jesus so He may draw all people to Himself.
Students in grades 8
and 9 are required to complete a minimum of 10 hours and Grades 10-12 are
required to complete a minimum of 16 hours for the 2011-2012 academic year. At
least five of these hours must be done during the first semester. For students
who anticipate a full academic load and great demands on their after school
hours due to athletics, church, work, etc… all sixteen service hours may be
performed during the summer then submitted before the end of the first
semester’s deadline.
One aim of this program is to develop a cognizance
for ministry opportunities amid each student’s daily walk and facilitating a
consistent use of their gifts. Most service earns one hour MERGE credit
for one hour of ministry.
We encourage students to begin serving in
summer and early in the school year when time and opportunities are more
plentiful. The MERGE webpage outlines weekly, monthly, and one-time
projects to facilitate finding a good fit for service. This information will
also be found under Service Opportunities below and on the MERGE display
in the foyer. Students are encouraged to initiate service ventures and include
peers and families as they work. If students select their own project, they must
meet MERGE guidelines, and complete a MERGE Proposal Form
(available in the right margin of this page). Upon receiving approval from the
MERGE coordinator, work on the project may begin. Proposal forms may be
submitted through the High School Office.
MERGE
Coordinator:
Jenny
Thomas
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