Awana

http://www.awana.org/

Awana Ministries

Because Kids Matter to God!

2 Timothy 2:15.

Who we are, What we do:

Awana is a nondenominational ministry that assists churches in reaching children & teenagers with the gospel of Jesus Christ and training them to serve Him.

Awana Clubs International supplies programs, materials and training for more than 12,000 churches in over 110 countries. Their message to churches is simple: We're here to serve you with a ministry that is all about fun with a purpose - to win and grow kids for Christ!

Reaching our young people is very important! Did you know that 85% of all people who do not accept Jesus Christ by age 18 never will?

That's why Awana offers a series of clubs and programs geared to the needs of a particular age or grade. As a vital part of our local church ministry, Awana clubs and programs effectively reach young people with the good news of Jesus Christ.

Here at Sutallee Baptist Church, our Awana ministry works with other ministries to give our children and youth a well balanced emphasis on knowing Jesus and how we can live for Him and serve Him.

- AWANA Commander Doug Yancey

General Overview:

Each Awana ministry is broken into three general areas: Game Time, Handbook Time, and Lesson Time. Children are encouraged to memorize scripture and are taught about Jesus and how to live a Christian life.

Groups:

Cubbies: The preschool ministry for 3 & 4 yr. olds. Child must be 3 prior to Sept. 1.

Sparks: The early elementary ministry for children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade.

Truth & Training Clubs: 3rd ~ 6th grade.

Teen Ministries: 7th ~ 8th grade.

Teen 2 4 7 Ministries: 9th ~ 12th grade.

Awana Bible Quizzing:

A regional event for Awana where children in 3rd grade and up, from various Awana clubs, meet to see how well they have learned their verses and Awana material.

Awana Grand Prix:

Children in 3rd grade and higher are able to create a racer from a car kit to race against each other. Used as an outreach for family and friends as well as a time of fun for all who participate.

For more information on the Awana ministries, please see http://www.awana.org/.