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Kids' Week Volunteer Sign Up
SAVE THE DATE!
Kids’ Week 2026
July 13-17 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Volunteer registration is now open!
Child Registration opening May 2026!
IMPORTANT DATES!
All-Hands Volunteer Meeting #1 - Sunday, March 22 @ 12:00p.m.
All-Hands Volunteer Meeting #2 - Sunday, May 3 @ 12:00p.m.
Setup Day - Friday, July 10 @ 3:00p.m. - 7:00p.m.
Kick-Off Meeting - Sunday, July 12 @ 12:00p.m.
Children’s Clothing Closet Event
The MVBC Clothing Event will take place Friday, March 27 from 3:00pm-6:00pm and Saturday, March 28 from 9:00am-2:00pm. We invite anyone to participate in our clothing recycling program.
All are welcome to take home “new to you” clothing and/or donate used, but still in good condition clothing. Clothing sizes include infant through teen and adult, including maternity. Beyond this event, we use the clothing donated to bless the Southern New Hampshire Rescue Mission, Real Options Crisis Pregnancy Center, and other area ministries.
This upcoming event will be held at the MVBC Annex, located at 4 Craftsman Lane in Amherst, NH. The Annex is located just down the road from the church, across the street from MaryAnn’s Diner.
Please come and share the word with anyone who might be interested too!
If you would like to help keep things organized during the event or clean up after the event, please contact us! Many hands make light work!
Midnight Momentum
Midnight Momentum
Midnight Momentum is a half night event for teens from grades 7-12. During the night teens will worship Jesus through fellowship, games, food, and more! Join us Friday, April 10 at 6:00p.m. - 12:00a.m. Check-in begins at 5:30pm.
Want to serve at Midnight Momentum? Volunteers are needed to help with set up, during the event, and afterwards for clean up!
Ladies’ Worship and Prayer Night
Ladies, please join us for an evening of worship, prayer, and light refreshments! We would love to see you! Join us and invite your family and friends!
Kids' Week 2026
SAVE THE DATE!
Kids’ Week 2026
July 13-17 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Kids’ Week is a week long half-day camp for kids that includes games, a skit, bible time, and more!
Age Range: Kids in K4 - Grade 6 for the 2025-2026 school year. Minimum age is 4 years old and child must be able to use the restroom on their own.
Cost: None! This is a free event!
If you are looking for more information regarding Kids’ Week and what happens during the event, please contact Rose Weber, Kids’ Week Director.
Child registration will open in May!
Volunteer registration open!
Ladies’ Conference
Merrimack Valley Baptist Church is privileged to announce author Melissa Spoelstra will be with us for our Ladies’ Day Conference!
Melissa Spoelstra is the author of Daring to Hope: Living Intentionally in an Unstable World. She has published more than ten Bible studies, including studies on Elijah, Numbers, John, and most recently on the topic of Angels. She describes herself as “first and foremost a Christ-follower. I am madly in love with Jesus and addicted to the study of His Word. I am passionate about knowing Christ and inspiring other women to seek Him by opening our ears to listen to His Spirit, reading His Word curiously, asking questions, exercising good hermeneutics, and clinging tightly to God through the storms of life.”
You are welcome to invite your friends and neighbors to join us too. Hope you can join us for this day of encouragement and exhortation.
Please save the date – September 19, 2026!
More information and registration coming in May!
Men’s Conference - Worshipping in Our Materialistic Culture
Living in the United States I think most believers would agree that materialism in our culture is rampant. However, Jesus says that it is difficult for a rich man to enter heaven. This begs the question, how do we ensure our worship is in spirit and in truth directed to the creator, not his gifts or his creation? How is it possible to be a faithful Christian in such a materialistic culture? Come explore this with us at the next men's conference!
“Worshipping in Our Materialistic Culture” is on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 9:00am-2:00pm.
AWANA Grand Prix
Kids, join us for our annual Awana Grand Prix on Saturday, March 14, from 1:00PM-3:00PM!
This pinewood car derby has been a tradition in our Awana program for over 20 years. It provides a wonderful opportunity to practice woodworking, design, and engineering as the children design, shape, and race their car on the track. All children in K4-Grade 6 are welcome to enter the grand prix and compete. Entry is $5, which includes a car kit. You can register at the Awana check-in, Connection Desk, or by emailing awana@mvbc.org, anytime between now and Sunday, March 8.
Contact Rose Weber for more information or any questions.
Ministry Fair
Mark your calendars for our Ministry Fair!
Join us on Sunday, February 22, and get to know about the ministries in our church and how you can become an active part in them. Information will be available before and after worship service.
Sanctity of Life & Real Options Baby Bottle Drive
We are offering the baby bottles to participate in this year's Real Option's Baby Bottle Benefit. Baby bottles will be available for you to pick up in the multipurpose room and take home with you to fill with your extra change or donation. If you are not able to pick up a baby bottle, you may donate to this ministry by clicking on this link. You can mark your giving is from MVBC on the site.
All donations goes directly to the ministry of Real Options. Real Options, pregnancy help services, empower individuals to make informed, life affirming decisions through education, medical services and ongoing support. They share the practical love of Jesus and believe everyone should be treated with dignity and respect, and that every life is precious and has value. Your support goes to helping women and couples learn the truth about their options, empowering them to choose life for their children.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Come worship the King and join us for our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on Wednesday, December 24, at 4:30 p.m.
Ladies’ Christmas SEE
“Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men! For He satisfies the longing soul and fills the hungry soul with goodness.” Psalm 107:8-9
Ladies, we welcome you to come and invite friends to join us for this fun and encouraging morning. We’ll enjoy a continental breakfast, testimony by Stephanie Renda, and your choice of 2 seminars.
Thanksgiving Service
Join us for a special Thanksgiving Service during our Sunday morning worship on November 23. We will have testimonies, baptism, and a time in God's Word. (There will not be any programs or an evening service on Wednesday, November 26.)
SMCA Veterans Day Chapel
Veterans Day Chapel
South Merrimack Christian Academy will be hosting its Veterans Day Chapel on Monday, November 10, at 9:00am, in the multipurpose room, and veterans and active duty servicemembers are invited to attend. Uniform is encouraged, but not required.
Contact the Church Office if you would like to attend.
Missions Conference
Missions Conference Schedule
Wednesday, November 5
6:30 p.m. - AWANA
6:30 p.m. - Evening Service Missionary Update & Preaching: Dan & Sherry Hyden (NYC)
Adults and Teens combined in the Chapel
Thursday, November 6
Small Group Meetings (as scheduled)
Friday, November 7
Fellowship Night - bring a board game!
Arrive and depart as your schedule allows.
4:30 p.m. - Board Games with the Missionaries
6:00 p.m. - Pizza Dinner (Sign Up located at top right)
6:30 p.m. - Missionary Update and Devotional: Connor LaFleur
Board Games until 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 8
9:30 a.m. - Senior Saints Brunch with the Missionaries (Multipurpose Room)
Small Group Meetings (as scheduled)
Sunday, November 9
9:00 a.m. - Sunday School Missionary Update & Preaching: Al & Kim Yoder (Brazil)
Adults combined in the Chapel10:30 a.m. - Morning Worship Service
Missionary Update & Preaching: Jamie & Mandy Smith ( IBMGlobal)12:00 p.m. - Foreign Food Banquet (Multipurpose Room)
Missionary Update: Allie Fenter (Savannah, GA)
Please bring 3 items to share - main dish, side, and dessertSmall Group Meetings (as scheduled)
Children’s Clothing Closet Event
The MVBC Clothing Event will take place Friday, September 26 from 3:00pm-6:00pm and Saturday, September 27 from 9:00am-2:00pm. We invite anyone to participate in our clothing recycling program.
All are welcome to take home “new to you” clothing and/or donate used, but still in good condition clothing. Clothing sizes include infant through teen and adult, including maternity. Beyond this event, we use the clothing donated to bless the Southern New Hampshire Rescue Mission, Real Options Crisis Pregnancy Center, and other area ministries.
This upcoming event will be held at the MVBC Annex, located at 4 Craftsman Lane in Amherst, NH. The Annex is located just down the road from the church, across the street from MaryAnn’s Diner.
Please come and share the word with anyone who might be interested too!
If you would like to help keep things organized during the event or clean up after the event, please contact us! Many hands make light work!
Men’s Conference - Family
The Men’s Ministry at Merrimack Valley Baptist Church is a program dedicated to the spiritual growth of men together for Christ. Join us for our conference discussing family on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 9:00am-2:00pm. We will examine what it means to be a man and how biblical manhood ought to affect both our family at home and our spiritual family.
Believer’s Baptism at Wasserman Park
God's Word tells us, "Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life" Romans 6:4.
On August 31, we will have a baptism at Wasserman Park in Merrimack, NH, at 3:00PM. Have you trusted in Jesus Christ alone to save you? If you are interested in following Christ's example in Believer's Baptism, contact the Church Office to let us know of your interest.
Thursdays In The Park
This summer, join us at a different park every Thursday for fun and encouraging conversation. Pack a picnic lunch, invite a friend, and watch the kids play together while we get to know other moms better.
Children and Teen Ministry Worker Training
We will have a Children & Teen Ministry Worker Training on Sunday, August 17, at 12:00PM, in the multipurpose room. All workers must attend this annual training. At this training, we will be reviewing information regarding the updated child safety training and going over important information for the year. You will also receive your program and volunteer manuals.
Thursdays In The Park
This summer, join us at a different park every Thursday for fun and encouraging conversation. Pack a picnic lunch, invite a friend, and watch the kids play together while we get to know other moms better.
Thursdays In The Park
This summer, join us at a different park every Thursday for fun and encouraging conversation. Pack a picnic lunch, invite a friend, and watch the kids play together while we get to know other moms better.
Teen Tres 2025 (Teen Week) - Teen Registration
Teen Registration Now Open!
Join us this summer for Teen Tres 2025!
August 6-8, 2025
Wednesday & Thursday 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Friday 5:00-10:00 p.m.
Age Range: For teens who just completed grades 6-12 for the 2024-2025 school year.
Cost: None! This is a free event!
Register by Tuesday, July 29 to receive a free Teen Tres T-shirt!
If you are looking for more information regarding Teen Tres and what happens during the event, contact Jared Gordon, our Teen Ministry Director.
Ministry Fair
Mark your calendars for our Ministry Fair!
Join us on Sunday, August 3, and get to know about the ministries in our church and how you can become an active part in them. Information will be available before and after worship service.
Thursdays In The Park
This summer, join us at a different park every Thursday for fun and encouraging conversation. Pack a picnic lunch, invite a friend, and watch the kids play together while we get to know other moms better.
Thursdays In The Park
This summer, join us at a different park every Thursday for fun and encouraging conversation. Pack a picnic lunch, invite a friend, and watch the kids play together while we get to know other moms better.
Thursdays In The Park
This summer, join us at a different park every Thursday for fun and encouraging conversation. Pack a picnic lunch, invite a friend, and watch the kids play together while we get to know other moms better.
Kids' Week 2025 - Child Registration
Registration Closed!
Kids’ Week 2025
July 14-18 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Thank you all for your interest! However, child registration has now closed. Please contact our Kids’ Week Director, Rose Weber, to be added to a waiting list.
If you would like to be notified when registration opens next year for Kids’ Week 2026, please click here.
Thursdays In The Park
This summer, join us at a different park every Thursday for fun and encouraging conversation. Pack a picnic lunch, invite a friend, and watch the kids play together while we get to know each other better.
Thursdays In The Park
This summer, join us at a different park every Thursday for fun and encouraging conversation. Pack a picnic lunch, invite a friend, and watch the kids play together while we get to know other moms better.
Thursdays In The Park
This summer, join us at a different park every Thursday for fun and encouraging conversation. Pack a picnic lunch, invite a friend, and watch the kids play together while we get to know each other moms better.
College and Career Cookout
Young adults, please join us around the grill on Friday, June 30, for a time of fun and fellowship with one another! This year’s graduating seniors are invited to attend! For more information or to get connected contact Pastor Aaron Louie.
Thursdays In The Park
This summer, join us at a different park every Thursday for fun and encouraging conversation. Pack a picnic lunch, invite a friend, and watch the kids play together while we get to know other moms better.
Thursdays In The Park
This summer, join us at a different park every Thursday for fun and encouraging conversation. Pack a picnic lunch, invite a friend, and watch the kids play together while we get to know other moms better.
Teen Life Summer Kickoff
Teens! Get ready for this years Summer Kickoff event on Wednesday, June 4th at the Annex! Current 6th Graders who are moving up to 7th Grade for the next school year are welcome to join us! For more information about our teen program visit our Teen Ministry page.
Teen Tres Volunteer Registration (Teen Week)
Join us this summer and volunteer at Teen Tres!
We are looking for volunteers for the event and to help with set up and break down.
If you are looking for more information regarding Teen Tres and what happens during the event, contact Jared Gordon our Teen Ministry Director.
Spring Quarter Adult Classes
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Families Class
Sundays 9:00-10:00am
We are a group of parents with kids of various ages - infants all the way through high school. We seek to study and encourage each other in our walk with God as individuals and parents. While our discussions focus around family issues, anyone is welcome to attend.
This quarter we will be studying through the books, For Women Only and For Men Only. These two books work in tandem to help you communicate with your spouse and better understand how they think. We will read one chapter a week, alternating between both books. Each session will look through the different perspectives and prompt group discussion about things your spouse wishes you knew, or may think you already do.
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Mere Christianity: Exploring the Christian Faith with C.S. Lewis
Sundays 9:00-10:00am
Mere Christianity: Exploring the Christian Faith with C.S. Lewis
Join us as we explore one of the most influential works of Christian apologetics ever written. In Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis builds a compelling case for the Christian faith—beginning with our shared human awareness of right and wrong and leading us step by step to the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Whether you’re a lifelong believer seeking to deepen your faith or someone with honest questions about Christianity, this class offers something for everyone. Come ready to think carefully, engage in discussion, and be challenged to consider the claims of Christ.
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Samuel: A Character Sketch of David
The book of Samuel covers three main characters; Samuel, Saul, and David. Having previously covered Samuel and Saul, we will now look at David.
Wednesdays 6:45-8:00pm
In the Chapel

