What is AWANA?

The name AWANA is derived from the first letters of Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed (II Timothy 2:15). To produce such approved workmen, AWANA has carefully selected Bible verses to be memorized and Scripture portions to be taught that prove doctrinal truths. After all, God promises that His Word will not return void, but will accomplish its purpose (Isaiah 55:11).

Memory work is chosen to establish a personal relationship between each clubber and Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, build up clubbers in Bible knowledge, and instill in them a love and respect for God and His Word.

 

How Can You Help?

First, work with and encourage your child as he or she learns verses and sections.

Also, spread the news about AWANA Clubs throughout your family, friends, and neighbor- hood

 

Club Format

Each club night starts with short opening ceremonies that include worship music and prayer. The rest of the club night is equally divided into three main periods: worship council, and game times. At the end of the evening, awards for the night are announced, special announcements made, and a dismissal prayer.

 

Council Time is where trained leaders, working with small groups of clubbers, encourage study and completion of various handbook sections, listen to and pass clubbers as they recite handbook sections, and explain Bible verses and hand- book material. This is where handbook awards are earned.

 

Game Time is where the clubbers com- pete in innovative games around the AWANA game circle. Each club has a sepa- rate Game Time. Game time helps teach and instill key elements such as Team Spirit and Sportsmanship.

 

Club Schedule

Sundays, 12:30 – 2:30 PM

  

AGE GROUP	CLUB
K to 2nd Grades	Sparks
3rd to 6th Grades	Truth & Training (T&T)
6th to 8th Grades	Trek
9th to 12th Grades	Journey

 

 First Meeting: September 15th, 2024

Awards Ceremony: May 4th, 2025

 

 There are approximately 32 club meetings during the school year with occasional breaks for holidays.

AWANA breaks will be listed on Clubbers activity calendars as well as the church calendar. If there is a need to cancel services, AWANA will be cancelled as well. Please monitor our posts on the church Facebook page.

What Are Your Costs?

Dues are $1.00 per child each week for each child. The dues are used to offset the cost of awards, special events, and other club costs.

If financial assistance is needed, please contact the Commander, Secretary or the Pastor.

Uniform, Bag & Book: costs per child is dependent on each child’s particular club and status. When your child completes their entrance booklet they earn the privilege of becoming a club member and purchasing a uniform vest or shirt, bag and handbook.

Extras

As an added incentive to keep your clubber engaged, we feature themed weeks for them to participate in; as well as have special times to earn additional awards and prizes for their participation and completion of their Handbook sections.

Notices are sent home with your clubber when extra special activities are to take place.

You and your child need not be a member of The Sharon Reformed Church in order to participate in the AWANA Program. It is open to all children, regardless of church affiliation.

  Sunday Afternoon Schedule

 

12:30 –1:05 PM	LUNCH
1:05 – 1:30 PM	Worship
1:30 – 2:00 PM	Period 1
2:00 – 2:30 PM	Period 2
2:30 PM	Club Ends

Sharon Reformed Church

Pastor Jim Peck

6858 NY-10

Sharon Springs, NY 13459

Church: 518-241-3436

 

E-Mail/ Cell pastor@sharonreformed.org 518-844-9304

Getting God’s Word into our Kids

and our Kids into God’s Word