UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date:	May 1, 2009 3:00 P.M.

Form:	S-3
CIK: 0000712534 Company Name: FIRST MERCHANTS CORP File Number: 333-158334
CIK: 0001169724 Company Name: FIRST MERCHANTS CAPITAL TRUST III File Number: 333-158334-03
CIK: 0001459542 Company Name: First Merchants Capital Trust IV File Number: 333-158334-02
CIK: 0001459622 Company Name: First Merchants Capital Trust V File Number: 333-158334-01