AWANA WILL BE STARTING SEPTEMBER 29
What is AWANA
AWANA is an international, nondenominational, Bible-centered youth organization providing weekday clubs and programs for three year olds through 6th grade. The word AWANA comes from the first letters of Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed (2 Tim 2:15). AWANA strongly emphasizes memorizing and understanding scripture. Psalm 119:11 says, Thy (God's) Word (the Bible) have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee. The Bible teaches that studying (2 Tim 2:15) and memorizing God's Word are keys to winning the battle against sin. The Word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart (Heb 4:12). Our children discover that the verses they learn in AWANA help them live Christ-honoring lives.
AWANA Club Segments
- Council Time:
During this segment the AWANA leaders teach a Bible lesson, clubbers sing and important announcements are made.
- Handbook Time:
During this segment clubbers work in their individual handbook learning and reciting sections. Each handbook contains approximately 90 verses to support Bible truths.
- Game Time:
Game Time is the club segment when clubbers are involved in fun games. The games encourage Christian sportsmanship, fellowship, cooperation, team spirit and friendship. All clubbers are assigned to a color team. The color team that accumulates the most points for the night is the winning team. All children are expected to participate in game time unless a parent communicates otherwise.
Who, Where, When
AWANA is for children aged 3 to grade 6 and they can register the first night they attend. The 3 and 4 year old AWANA Cubbies class meets at the church.
The K-6 grade AWANA clubbers meet at Meadowview Elementary on 195th.
Both groups start at 6:45 pm on Wednesday nights.
AWANA Leadership
Senior Pastor: Pastor Thomas R. Yauch
Commander: Luis Camacho
Club Secretarys: Karen Hansen & Damaris Camacho
Games Director: Mike Spangler
Cubbies Directors: Amanda Dexter
Sparks Directors: Bruce Conner
T&T Director: Luis Camacho
Dear Parents,
I would like to welcome you and your child to the AWANA Club program at Bible Baptist Church. The name AWANA is an acrostic which stands for "Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed" and is taken from II Timothy 2:15. You will find that AWANA provides a special place for your children to make new friends, play exciting games, compete in rewarding and challenging contests, receive awards as reinforcement for their good performance and have opportunities to learn and memorize God's Word, the Bible.
This booklet is designed to provide you with the basic information that you need to know and share with your children on how AWANA operates. The staff of AWANA is composed of volunteer workers who are very much concerned about the spiritual and social development of the clubbers. Each clubber is very special to us and to God! The staff is trained by the AWANA organization and is excited to have the opportunity to minister to your child.
Your assistance as parents is very important for your children to get the most out of AWANA. You can help your children by encouraging them to come each week, by helping them to memorize sections each week, by showing excitement over their achievements and by communicating any special needs with us. Clubbers may get extra points if their parents have listened to and initialized their "sections".
Together we are parents in ministry with children. We would suggest that you spend 4 to 6 minutes a day reading or reviewing "sections" for the greatest retention. Do it together with your child and your clubber will know you care for them and about what is important to them. Some AWANA parents have found this time can be expanded into a fun and exciting time of family devotions each evening! Many school teachers have testified that AWANA has helped children in school work and parents often comment about changed attitudes when clubbers and parents do work together!
We welcome you to visit our club meetings anytime, especially on the special parent's nights. Our desire is that AWANA can be a fun, growing experience for your child...one they are not likely to soon forget!
Who We Are...
Bible Baptist Church in Farmington. Pastor Thomas R. Yauch and Assistant Pastor Judson Weniger. We at Bible Baptist Church want to be a part of your spiritual growth. We have Sunday School programs for all ages at 8:45 a.m. and a Sunday morning service at 10 a.m. If you do not attend a church that you call "home," we invite you and your family to come and join us on Sunday. For more information about our church, please visit http://www.bbcfarmington.org or call 651-460-6433.
BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH
PARENT MANUAL
2010-2011
HOW PARENTS CAN HELP
We are so glad to have your child in AWANA this year. We sincerely desire that his or her club experience will be full of fun and learning. You can have an important part in this! In order for your child to get the most out of the AWANA program, you as a parent must be willing to help. Your partnership with us in helping your child succeed is essential. Here are some practical suggestions:
1. Bring your child to AWANA consistently and on time. Club begins promptly at 6:45 PM. Clubbers may arrive as early as 6:30 PM. Club ends at 8:15 PM. Please be prompt in picking up your child.
2. Encourage your child to come to Club prepared by: wearing the AWANA uniform and bringing his or her handbook and Bible.
3. Help your child prepare for Club each week by spending time at home reading and reviewing handbook material. You might even consider learning handbook sections yourself! This will demonstrate to your child how important memorizing God’s word is to you.
4. Encourage your child as handbook sections are passed! Achievement is hard work. When you sense your child is giving up, remind him or her of the rewards that await those who persevere.
5. Help your child participate in our special theme nights. Theme nights help boys and girls look forward to coming to AWANA. On those nights that require “special” preparations, please encourage your child to participate. Please refer to the attached “Special Events” calendar for our theme nights.
6. Feel free to share with us your questions, concerns and ideas.
7. Visitors: Please provide contact information.
8. Please advise secretary of any food allergies.
HANDBOOK GUIDELINES
5 SECTION MAXIMUM PER CLUB NIGHT (DOES NOT INCLUDE BEFORE OR AFTER CLUB)
SECTIONS MUST BE WORD PERFECT
SECTIONS MUST BE COMPLETED AT ONE SITTING
2 HELPS PER SECTION
NO HELPS FOR REVIEW
TALKING TO CHILDREN ABOUT WHAT THE VERSES MEAN AND MEANINGS OF KEY WORDS
PARENTS MAY NOT SIGN-OFF SECTIONS FOR THEIR OWN CHILD.
REFERENCES MUST BE GIVEN (EITHER AT THE BEGINNING OR THE END OF THE VERSE)
T&T WHO DO NOT HAVE VERSES PREPARED OR FORGET THEIR HANDBOOK WILL BE ASKED TO WRITE OUT VERSES FOR PRACTICE
SPARKIES WHO DON’T HAVE VERSES PREPARED WILL BE ENCOURAGED TO WORK ON THEM DURING HANDBOOK TIME
SPARKIES CAN COMPLETE GREEN JEWELS IN ANY ORDER WHILE COMPLETING RED JEWELS (BUT MUST BE DONE IN SEQUENCE
AWANA BEHAVIOR GUIDELINES
In order for our AWANA Club to be a safe and fun learning environment for all the clubbers, we have established the following guidelines. Parents should read these together with their child.
Arrive on time. AWANA begins at 6:45 pm. Please arrive a few minutes early for check in so that you will be ready to begin on time.
Come prepared. Always bring your Bible, handbook or entrance booklet and wear your uniform if you’ve earned one. Self-discipline and self-esteem are developed through the learning of God’s word.
Participation. All our children are involved in playing games, memorizing scripture and listening during council time. We require that children stay with their leaders in their age level club at all times and never leave the school grounds without permission.
Be a good listener. We want every child to have a safe enjoyable time at club. Remember to quiet down and come to attention whenever a leader begins to count to 5.
Show respect to others at all times. Treat everyone like you wish to be treated. You will be asked to sit on the sideline during games if you are disrespectful and do not play by the rules.
Respect and take care of school property and club equipment.
Label personal belongings. Make sure your first and last names are written on any item you bring to AWANA.
AWANA CUBBIES / T&T / SPARKS CLUB RULES
§ Honor God!
§ Honor your Leaders, Directors and Commander.
§ Follow directions the first time they are given.
§ No “hanging around” in the hallways. Stay in assigned areas.
§ RUN in games. WALK in the hallways.
§ Please wear appropriate clothing & shoes for Gym activities!
§ Bring your Bible, Handbook and dues each week.
§ Wear your uniform each club night.
§ Please keep your baseball cap and other hats at home; they are not part of your uniform.
§ Be respectful to others. We are sharing the building.
§ There are times to be quiet and there are times to be noisy.
§ Keep hands, feet and other objects to yourself.
§ No name-calling, inappropriate language, cursing, or teasing.
§ No gum, pop, candy or toys from home allowed.
Bad Weather
If the school is cancelled due to bad weather there will be no AWANA club that night. If in doubt call your child’s leader.
Summer Camp
Clubbers that start and finish one handbook within the same calendar year earn a scholarship towards summer camp.
Dues, Uniforms, Books
Dues: $25.00 for the year or pay $1.00 per week every week.
This money helps cover expenses such as weekly awards, supplies, special events and end of year awards.
AWANA Clubs:
Cubbies 3-5 yrs old
Sparks K-2nd
T&T Girls 3rd-6th
T&T Boys 3rd-6th
Uniforms & Books:
Clubbers new to Cubbies, Sparks, and T&T must first pass an entrance booklet before purchasing their uniform or book. You will be notified when your child is eligible to purchase these items.
Uniform and Book price per club:
Cubbies $20.00
Sparks $17.00
T&T $21.00
Optional book bag $6.00
Optional book bag $5.00
We encourage every clubber to be in uniform every Awana club night. For this reason, if a clubber is not in uniform we are not able to award the clubber with his/her hard earned award for the week. Awana is about looking and working as a team.
