The AWANA Clubs at Anderson Mill Baptist Church 2008-2009

AWANA MINISTRY 

A - Approved
W - Workman
A - Are
N - Not
A - Ashamed
The AWANA acronym is based on 2 Timothy 2:15 "Do your best to present yourselves to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of God." 

In September 2004, the AWANA ministry began at AMBC.  The children are divided into age appropriate clubs.  Puggles - for 2 year olds*,  Cubbies - ages 3-4**, Sparks - grades K-2, and T&T (Truth and Training) - grades 3-5.  The children learn scripture through independent studies in their workbooks.  The children also attend Council Tim (lessons) and the obvious hit of the evening is Game Time. 
* must be 2 by September 5th
** must be 3 by September 5th and potty-trained

EVANGELISM

To draw boys and girls from the surrounding community into the club ministry where they may here the gospel and accept Christ as Savior.

TRAINING

To prepare clubbers to help fulfill the Great Commission through the outreach to the lost, service to the local church, development of leadership qualities, personal spiritual growth, and knowlege about God and the Bible.

THE AWANA EMPHASIS

BIble knowledge personally applied:
While AWANA has many activities that interest boys and girls, such as games and special activities, the heart of the program in Bible memory work.  Believing that God means what He said when He promised to bless His Word, AWANA encourages the clubbers to hide His Word in their hearts.  The clubber handbooks contain between 30 and 90 verses depending on the age group, with material becoming increasingly harder as they get older.  But not to worry, clubbers will find that they become more comfortable with the memorization process as they move from club to club.

UPCOMING AWANA DATES:

October 22nd - Nature Night
October 29th - Favorite Bible Hero
October 31st - Please join us for our Heroes Unmasked Fall Festival, 6-8pm

November 5th - Measles Night
November 12th - God and Country
November 19th - Canned Food Drive
November 26th - No AWANA due to Thanksgiving

December 3rd - Caroling (Please wear uniforms)
December 10th - Movie/Popcorn & AWANA Store

We'll see you in January!

Click here to download the entire 2008-2009 Awana Calendar!

WHERE DO I REGISTER?
There are two ways to register!

1.	Online! You can register for AWANA 2008-2009 online! Click here to register. There is a $1.50 convenience fee to register online, making the cost $31.50. Please print out the parent waiver portion of the registration form and bring it with you to AWANA! Click on the icon to the right to download it.
2.	In Person at our AWANA Registration Round-Up on 8/27/08 from 6 – 7:30pm in the FLC. The cost for clubbers who register in person is $30, payable by cash or check (made payable to AMBC). You may print out the parent waiver portion of the registration form and bring it with you or fill out in person that evening. Click on the icon to the right to download it.

ARE THERE OTHER FEES?

• If your child will be in the same club (i.e.; Cubbies, Sparks or T & T) and already has the uniform, then you DO NOT NEED TO PURCHASE ANOTHER ONE.

• If your child is in Sparks or T & T and has not completed their Handbook (Workbooks excluded), then you DO NOT need to purchase another book. Your child will keep their current Handbook and continue in it this fall.

• If your child will be advancing to the next club level (i.e., Sparks or T & T), then you WILL need to purchase a book and uniform. 

• Should you need to purchase books and uniforms, you may purchase them in person or online.

WHAT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS?

For more information contact Allison Strite at 258-5843 or adstrite@aol.com or Chris Simpson at csimpson9@gmail.com.