Our AWANA meet most Sundays during the school year. Supper for the Awana's is at 5:30 pm, then they meet on the square at 6:00 pm and it ends at 7:30 pm.
AWANA is an international, Bible-centered, children's organization. Sugar Valley Baptist Church offers AWANA as a positive influence in the development of our children. The main objective of AWANA is to reach boys and girls with the Gospel of Christ and to train them to serve HIM. The acrostic AWANA comes from the first letters of Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed (2 Timothy 2:15). AWANA leaders are committed to serve Christ. Leaders serve because of their obedience to Christ to reach people for Christ and because they love working with children.
AWANA strongly encourages hiding God's word in your heart to guard against sin by emphasizing, memorizing, and understanding Scripture (God's Word).
Drop Off/Pick UP
AWANA begins promptly at 6:00pm on the square. For safety of all children, parents and guardians must drop off children to the sign-in table in the fellowship hall. Again, for the safety of all children, please pick up your child(ren) from the AWANA square.
AWANA CLASSES
Puggles- this club consists of children under the age of 3 who are not of AWANA age yet.
Cubbies - this club consists of a class 3 - 5 year old boys and girls who are not yet in Kindergarten. Each clubber must be 3 by September.
Sparks - this club consists of boys and girls who are in Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade with each grade level having their own class.
Truth & Training (T&T) - this club consists of boys and girls in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade. There are 3 classes for this club.
WHAT DO WE DO IN AWANA?
The AWANA program at SVBC consists of four segments: Game Time, Handbook Time, Council Time and Snack Time.
GAME TIME offers clubbers the opportunity to participate as a team in physical activity. Being part of a team builds team spirit, good sportsmanship, coordination skills, and self-confidence. Gym shoes are required. Sandals are not to be worn during game time.
HANDBOOK TIME consists of interactions between individual clubbers and their leaders. Clubbers recite verses and answer leaders' questions about the Bible. Once the clubber has covered the handbook material adequately, the leader will sign the handbook and the clubber will receive awards.
COUNCIL TIME includes announcement, testimonies, a Bible message presenting the Gospel, and instructions on applying Bible truths to everyday living.
OTHER INFORMATION
Dues
Dues help cover operation expenses such as equipment, materials, incentives, treats, awards, contests, and special supplies. Dues are 50 cents a week per child. All and any donations are great appreciated.
Handbook
The first entrance booklet is free. If your child misplaces his or her entrance booklet, a replacement may be purchased for $1.00. Upon completion of the entrance booklet, a handbook is required to continue the program. Handbooks are $8 each.
Uniforms
Clubbers are encouraged to wear their uniform each week. Uniforms can be purchased from the AWANA office and the cost can be found on the pamphlet given to each child upon completion of their entrance booklet.
Cubbie Uniform Options:
Vest (blue):
Cubbie T-shirt:
Book:
Optional: Book Bag-
Sparks Uniform Options:
Vest (red):
Sparkie T-shirt:
Book:
Optional: Book Bag
T&T Uniform Options:
Polo (green):
Awana T-Shirt:
Book:
Optional: Book Bag-
AWANA CLUBBERS EXPECTATIONS
1. Be on time and on your color line by 6pm.
2. Be in uniform every week.
3. Demonstrate care and respect for church property.
4. Ask your parents to give each child 50 cents each week for dues.
5. Be prepared each week by bringing your handbook and Bible and by being ready to recite verses and pass sections.
6. Be respectful by listening to your leaders, not running unless in gym or outside, and by not leaving trash or personal items in the sanctuary or classrooms.
7. Make sure your parents get you from the square at the completion of closing ceremonies. No one will be dismissed to the parking lot unattended.
8. Be friendly by helping one another and welcoming newcomers.
9. Be an example by following the rules.
10. Address your leaders by Mr., Mrs., or Miss as you do your teachers in school.
