Our students are working hard to reach their $2,000 goal for the Summer Camp Van Fund, and we need your baking talents to turn our foyer into a professional boutique!

To ensure a high-end experience for our donors, we are looking for specific "Boutique Style" treats. Can you help us fill our shelves with one of the following?

WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Gourmet Carmel Apples

• Whole Cakes

• Jumbo Cookies: (4 inches, min 2 Dozen)

• Morning Loaves (min 2)  

• Sweet & Salty Snacks

• Candy & Confection

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Join us for a special Mother–Daughter Tea as we celebrate the gift of relationships across generations. This sweet gathering will be a time for tea, treats, encouragement, and meaningful connection.

Whether you come with your mother, daughter, grandmother, or another special woman in your life, we would love for you to be part of this beautiful morning together.

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Join us for a powerful morning designed to encourage and equip men to live with courage and purpose through Christ. The Forming Men’s Conference will challenge and inspire men to face life’s struggles with faith, strength, and biblical wisdom while growing deeper in their relationship with God.

This year’s speaker, Mark Clark, pastor at Bayside Church, author, and conference speaker, will share practical and biblical insight to help men lead with courage at home, at work, and in their communities.

Come enjoy breakfast, connect with other men, and leave encouraged and strengthened in your walk with Christ.

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Breakfast included)
$20 per ticket
Men of all ages welcome

Location:
Gateway Church
353 E Donna Dr.
Merced 95340

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May 7th is the National Day of Prayer. We are joining thousands across the country to lift up our leaders, our schools, and our neighbors.

Join us and Love INC at Bob Hart Square on May 7 at 12pm to join in prayer together.

Everyone is invited to the Young Life Rodeo on Saturday, May 2nd, at the Merced Horseman’s Arena.

Join us for an authentic rodeo experience with professional riders, racers, bulls, broncos and more!

This family-friendly evening includes, in addition to a great show, food trucks, face painting, petting zoos, pony rides, bounces houses, and a mechanical bull! All proceeds go to support our local Young Life ministries! Gates open at 4pm. For more information and to purchase tickets click HERE.

Celebrate Recovery is having their annual yard sale on May 2 at 7am-1pm. Be sure to come out and find some new treasures!

Want to donate? Donations can be dropped off May 1 at 7am-9pm.

Stretch is a three-month discipleship experience created by Pastor Jeff Leis and Yosemite Church to help followers of Jesus grow through spiritual disciplines, community, and intentional formation.

What to Expect

• Full-day kick-off in Yosemite National Park

• Weekly small groups and exercise program

• Daily Scripture meditation and memorization
   (Scripture focus: Romans 12)

• Two outdoor excursions

• Weekly curriculum designed to promote Christlikeness

Cost

$60 includes:

• Bible Engagement Journal

  1. Practicing the Way book and YC-printed (non-published) workbook

  2. Stretch T-shirt

  3. Kick-off lunch and snacks

  4. Mega Pack

• Please note:  If you prefer the published workbook instead of the printed copy, you may purchase on Amazon by clicking here: https://a.co/d/gnDCUhj

Additional costs may apply for certain activities (meals, travel, excursions).

Register today HERE and grow deeper in your walk with Jesus.

*Scholarships are available please contact office for more information (209) 383-5038

*If you would like contribute to the scholarship fund donations may be made by cash, check, or online by clicking here: https://pushpay.com/g/yosemitechurch Please indicate “Stretch Scholarship” in the memo of your contribution.

Join us for the Hope Mountain Dinner Fundraiser: Building Hope Through Education on Sunday, April 12 from 5pm-8pm at Yosemite Church in Merced, California.

This meaningful evening will feature a delicious Filipino-style dinner, silent and art auctions, a dessert dash, and powerful testimonies. Hope Mountain is a home providing safety and restoration for children rescued from sex trafficking and sexual exploitation, and this fundraiser will support the construction of a new educational building for the children who live there.

Every dollar raised will help create a safe, supportive learning environment while strengthening educational opportunities and building brighter futures.

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Join us for Easter! We cant’t wait to celebrate the resurrection of our King Jesus Christ! Service will be outside on Sunday* and service on Saturday will be inside at 6pm.

Childcare will be available for birth-kindergaten. Children 1st grade and older are invited to sit with their families.

*In case of inclement weather, service will move to inside to our regular service times, 9am and 11am. This will be decided 10 days out.

Join us for a fun-filled Father–Daughter Sock Hop Dance as we celebrate the special bond between fathers and daughters! This memorable evening is all about spending intentional time together—sharing laughs, making memories, and enjoying one another’s company in a joyful, welcoming atmosphere.

Put on your best sock hop style and hit the dance floor, enjoy classic diner-style fair for dinner, and jump into some fun games along the way. Whether you’re dancing, playing, or just soaking in the moment, this night is designed to celebrate connection, love, and the joy of being together.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Please contact Stephanie Moe with any questions!

Donations are needed to help make this a hoppin' good time. Shop our Amazon Wishlist to donate supplies HERE.

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A Better Way: Fight or Flight Workshop
A Better Way: Fight or Flight equips participants with practical tools to navigate high-stakes, emotionally charged conversations with clarity, respect, and confidence. Through interactive activities, role-plays, and small-group reflection, participants learn how to speak honestly while preserving relationships.

Core skills include recognizing safety breakdowns, managing emotional reactions, and turning dialogue into actionable outcomes. This experience emphasizes both self-awareness and practical application, with the goal of building a strong foundation for courageous, respectful communication in all relationships.

Cost: $30 (Includes):

• Workshop curriculum

• Lunch provided

• Two 90-minute bonus sessions on 3/22/26 & 4/19/26. Light snacks provided.

Workshop and bonus sessions lead by Christin Montoya, LCSW if you have any question you may reach her at cmontoya@philostherapeutic.com

*Childcare is available for children ages 2–11 for a cost of $10 per child. Space is limited, so please be sure to register both yourself and your child in advance. 

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New or newish to YC? This class is designed for those who are new to our church and want to learn more about who we are, what we believe, and how to get involved.

Enjoy a delicious rigatoni dinner while supporting our Mission Team. Tickets can be purchased by stopping by or calling the office at (209) 383-5038 or at Next Steps during weekend services.

Tickets are $20 and include a heaping serving of rigatoni, salad and a roll.

You're invited to Heart of the Table! Come as you are, bring a friend (or a few!), and get ready to laugh, connect, and be reminded of how much you’re loved.

Enjoy a delicious dinner, uplifting worship, and inspiring testimonies that remind us of God’s faithfulness. Plus, you’ll have a chance to win some fun raffle prizes!

Come hungry for good food and great conversation — and leave filled with encouragement and joy!
 

Date: Thursday, February 12
Time: Doors Open: 4:30pm
Dinner: 6:00pm
Closing: 8:30pm

Purchase tickets HERE

We’re excited to invite you and your family to celebrate the birth of our Lord with us!

If this will be your first time at Yosemite Church, welcome! Dress comfortably! Come as you are, whether that’s jeans or a dress. During Christmas Eve services we offer childcare during service for children birth-kindergarten. Children in 1st grade and up are invited to sit with their families.

Want to invite a friend to join you? Here’s a few tips!

1. Pray. Who has God placed on your heart to invite?

2. Ask yourself, “What would draw this person to attend a Christmas Eve service (community, Christmas spirit, season of life)? Maybe they’re looking for friends, support, or hope after a challenging year.

3. Craft a personal and natural invitation, not forced or robotic. You can even download an invite HERE to connect with others in a text message or on social media.

4. Take a risk and reach out with an invitation. Let them know which Christmas service you’ll be attending and invite them to also attend. It might be awkward, but it’s worth it! Even a wave or conversation can be impactful!

5. Pray that God would encourage them to say yes!

We’re excited to invite you and your family to celebrate the birth of our Lord with us!

If this will be your first time at Yosemite Church, welcome! Dress comfortably! Come as you are, whether that’s jeans or a dress. During Christmas Eve services we offer childcare during service for children birth-kindergarten. Children in 1st grade and up are invited to sit with their families.

Want to invite a friend to join you? Here’s a few tips!

1. Pray. Who has God placed on your heart to invite?

2. Ask yourself, “What would draw this person to attend a Christmas Eve service (community, Christmas spirit, season of life)? Maybe they’re looking for friends, support, or hope after a challenging year.

3. Craft a personal and natural invitation, not forced or robotic. You can even download an invite HERE to connect with others in a text message or on social media.

4. Take a risk and reach out with an invitation. Let them know which Christmas service you’ll be attending and invite them to also attend. It might be awkward, but it’s worth it! Even a wave or conversation can be impactful!

5. Pray that God would encourage them to say yes!

Trunk or Treat is coming up and you don’t want to miss this great family event! This is one of our favorite events of the year; a safe, family-friendly night full of fun, candy, and creative trunks.

We also need your help to make it great! You can sign up to host a trunk or donate candy. Every person makes a difference in helping us create a welcoming and joy-filled space for our community.

To get involved or to sign up, click HERE to host a trunk or click HERE to donate candy via Amazon. You can also drop off candy to the office, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, or on Sundays in the barrel.

New or newish to YC? This class is designed for those who are new to our church and want to learn more about who we are, what we believe, and how to get involved.

Our Young Adults group, Encounter, invites you to be part of something really important happening right here at our church — the Global Freedom Summit.

This is a powerful screening put together by A21, an organization working around the world to end human trafficking. You’ll hear real stories, learn how trafficking is happening today and discover practical ways you can be part of the solution.

Together, we can shine a light in the darkness and take a stand for freedom.

Learn more about A21 HERE.

The Global Freedom Summit covers sensitive topics and is best suited for those 16+. Childcare will not be available for this event.

2nd Sundays, 10-11am

This one hour baptism class is for individuals who are interested in taking the next step in their faith journey by learning more about how Jesus is our example of baptism, the importance of baptism, and it's personal significance.

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Would you like to grow deeper and closer to Jesus? Become a part of our faith-filled community of women growing in a relationship with Christ. We will be studying the book Experiencing God.

Childcare available.

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On Saturday, September 13, 2025 we will be gathering churches from all across Merced to lift our voices together under the banner of Jesus' name, a Night of Hope. Come! Pray, worship, and seek the kingdom of God. We'll see you downtown, at the Art Kamangar Theatre.

Jesus Saves Men is a group of men who love Jesus and love each other. Come join us for an evening of food, worship and breakout bible study groups. We meet every Tuesday night from 6pm-9pm.

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Coffee Break is an interdenominational women's Bible study. Join us this fall as we explore the extraordinary story of David - a man after God's own heart - and discover how his journey can inspire and deepen our relationship with the Lord. Free childcare available. 

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A MomCo meeting includes faith-based teaching through speakers, demonstrations, and videos. We have games, crafts and food. But more importantly, you'll get to have honest conversations with other moms who understand the joys and frustrations of motherhood. We plan playdates, outings, and Mom's night out events.

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Midweek Kid Explore returns August 20 at 6:30-8:30pm. Midweek Kid Explore is for 1st-5th graders, where they learn what it means to live like Jesus.