AWANA

What is AWANA?

Awana is a Bible-based youth program for kids three years old through the 12th grade. The emphasis is on Bible memorization. Awana is found all over the world and has chapters in many third world countries. This unique program is a proven outreach ministry that gets children involved in learning God’s word and developing a personal relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. The three segments per club evening encompass Handbook© time, Game© time and Council© time.

Handbook Time

Club members use this time to recite Scripture that has been carefully selected to emphasize God’s plan of salvation and how to live daily as Christians. Clubbers work with one Leader throughout the whole year and the leadership ratio is about 1 Leader for every 6 clubbers. Children benefit from the relationships they build with their Leader. Leaders attend a training seminar to help them work with the children in club. Clubbers earn awards they wear on a uniform that encourages participation in all facets of club.

Game Time

The key to Awana's success is often stated as GAME TIME because most clubbers will tell you this is their favorite part of club night. Clubbers participate in exciting team games on the Awana Circle. Competition is not emphasized in the early grades, but gradually will increase with the higher grade levels. Awana games are fun! Clubbers learn teamwork, sharing, and discipline.

Council Time

Council time is when the club Director or Leaders share a Gospel message with the clubbers. Many times these messages tell stories about real life situations. Clubbers learn about missionaries and how God sent His Son to be the Savior of the world. Audio and visual aids catch a child’s attention and convey a spiritual truth that they can remember for the rest

of their lives.

Special Activities

Examples of the special activities at the different age levels are: Cubbies (pre-school ages) have an animal theme and puppet shows. SPARKS (K-2) has the Sparks–A-Rama, Nature Outing, and Sparky Drive-In. Truth & Training (grades 3rd—6th) have Awana Games, Yacht Racing, Grand Prix, Bible Quizzing, and Pie-In-The-Face Night. Trek & Journey 24/7 include Bible Quizzing, Awana Games, and National Competitions.

AWANA - A Family Outreach

At Awana your children not only learn about the Bible and God’s plan of salvation, but they also learn about witnessing to others. Awana is a program the whole family can participate in. Parents become leaders. Children become clubbers. Neighbors’ kids are invited and in turn start learning Bible verses. Their parents help them memorize the scripture and come to know God’s truth. Children are encouraged to attend church. They also earn awards they can proudly display on their uniforms. All this leads to greater church attendance and more people exposed to the gospel.

Where Does the Name AWANA Come From?

The Awana acronym comes from the second book of Timothy, chapter two, verse 15: “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”

How to Join?

Space is limited and some children may go on a waiting list. Leaders’ kids have priority. Please pray about your participation and for our clubbers and leadership. The Lord has greatly blessed our program here at Grace Baptist Church.

Meeting Times:

Afternoon Club meets from 3:45p.m. until 5:30p.m. each Monday for:

Cubbies (ages 3 & 4)
Sparky’s (ages Kindergarten – 2nd grade)
Truth & Training (grades 3rd -6th)

Evening Club meets from 6:30p.m. until 8:30p.m. each Monday for:

Cubbies (ages 3 & 4)
Sparky’s (ages Kindergarten – 2nd grade)
Truth & Training (grades 3rd -6th)
Trek (7th-8th grade)
Journey 24/7 (9th – 12th grade)