Awana
Our Club year runs from September through May, but children are welcome to join us anytime through the year.
Click Here for the 2011-12 Awana Calendar
**Calendar updated January 31, 2012, with changes to upcoming spring events!**
What is AWANA?
AWANA is a great youth program that combines fun with Scripture memory, songs and learning. AWANA is an international, non-denominational Bible-centered program.
At Door Creek Church, we meet Tuesdays (September-May) from 6:25 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for children ages 3 (by 9/1) through 6th grade. Enrollment is open all club year. There are some fees associated with registration to cover the expenses of handbooks, uniforms, and awards. See the link above for order form with prices.
AWANA is an acronym, which comes from the first letters of five words in the verse:
"Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly
dividing the word of truth." 2 Timothy 2:15 NKJV
Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed
More information about AWANA can be found on their web site at: http://www.awana.org
AWANA Clubs are age or grade specific as follows:
Cubbies - Three and four year olds
Sparks - Grades K, 1, 2 (coed)
Girls T & T (Truth & Training) - Grades 3 thru 6 girls
Boys T & T (Truth & Training) - Grades 3 thru 6 boys
Interested in volunteering with Awana? We would love to have you share in this great ministry. We need volunteers for many different parts of our club night, from games to songs to listening to children recite their verses.
Why a meeting is fun and how it's run.
There are three parts to each club night. Each part has a purpose, and all of the parts are fun.
Game Time: Every kid gets involved each night and has a chance to unleash their energy. Special AWANA games as well as other favorites involve each kid in individual and team competition.
Handbook Time: Kids work one on one with an adult to complete assignments in the curriculum materials. AWANA emphasizes memorization and understanding of key Bible verses that show how to know God and walk with Him. A series of awards and trophies reward achievements as kids progress.
Council Time: Clubbers gather together for singing, announcements, award distribution, and most importantly, a practical Bible message. Parents are always welcome to visit the club to better understand what their child is involved in. Come and observe any time it is convenient for you. We can always use additional adult help, too.
The Goal of Awana
Besides FUN, the goal of AWANA is to reach boys and girls with the Gospel of Christ and train them to serve Him. This is the end result, but the method is FUN! Since 1950, churches have used AWANA to reach and teach youth.
AWANA teaches that God is real, that He loves them, and that He has expressed that love through Jesus Christ. Kids also learn how God can help them in their daily lives.
For frequently asked questions about the AWANA book system click here.
Special Events
There are special events that AWANA clubbers can participate in.
T&T Overnights - The boys' and girls' clubs each hold a sleepover at Door Creek for a fun winter outing.
AWANA Games (formerly Olympics) - Is held in the spring and it's a fun time to compete against other clubs in southern Wisconsin in special games. For Sparks and T&T.
Grand Prix - An exciting time to build your own pine wood car and race down the AWANA track. Prizes for design as well as speed. Occurs at Door Creek in November.
Bible Quizzing - Teams of T&T boys and girls compete in February against other southern Wisconsin clubs in Scripture knowledge.
Camps and Campouts - Day camp for the younger clubs and week camps for those completing their handbooks.
Special weekend events are also planned.
Contact:
, Pastor of Children's Ministry
222-8586 X229
, AWANA Co-Commander
Solvei Adams, Awana Co-Commander