AWANA Has Started Every Wednesday!
If because of inclement weather you feel it would
Be best to pick up your child/children early;
Thanks:)
It's not too late.
We meet every Wednesday @ 6:30 pm and it ends at 8:00 pm. This group reaches out to grade kindergarten to 6th grade. Call the Church Office (814-683-5244) if you would like more info or if you would like to pre-registor.
What is Awana and what does a typical night look like?
Awana is a Bible based program for children to learn about Jesus. The program will begin with children who will be entering Kindergarten (09-10 school year) through 6th Grade (09-10 school year). Meetings are 90 minutes long. Meetings feature segments for games or other fun activities, small-group Bible learning and large-group Bible teaching, worship, announcements and awards.
Game Time is comprised of exciting circle games exclusive to Awana that are a popular draw for churched and non-churched children alike.
Handbook Time provides small-group interaction and recitation of Scripture that kids learned during the week. It also features friendship building and opportunities for leaders to mentor children and help them understand the Bible verses they learn.
Large Group Time consists of praise and worship, Bible teaching, awards, announcements and a presentation of God’s plan of salvation.
Questions?
Please feel free to contact Stephanie Weck at 814-683-5714 or jsweck@windstream.net
2009-2010 Awana Schedule
** No school (vacation, weather, etc.) –No Awana**
**Schedule is subject to change**
January
6- Regular Night
13- Crazy Hat Night
20- Regular Night
27- Regular Night
February
3- Regular Night
10- NO CLUB- no school
17- Regular Night
24- Backward Night
March
3- Regular Night
10- Regular Night
17- Canned Food/Non-Perishable Night
24- Regular Night
31- Regular Night
April
7- Regular Night
14- Crazy Hair Night
21- Regular Night
28- Regular Night
May
5- Regular Night
12- Sports Jersey Night
19- Regular Night
26- Regular Night
June
2- Regular Night
9- Closing/Awards/Parent’s Night
What’s New?
The 5-count for group disciplineWhenever an adult wants everyone’s attention she will begin counting from 1-5, holding her hand in the air and counting with her fingers. Before the count is at 5, all children should be waiting quietly. This is called the 5-count.
The 3-count for individual disciplineWhereas the 5-count is used in a group setting, the 3-count is for an individual child who continues to misbehave after given opportunities to correct his or her behavior. 1 disruptive child cannot be allowed to distract the entire club.
*Count 1:
Give a child a specific warning that his behavior is inappropriate & her has been waned enough times.**Count 2: Ask your director to speak with the child
***Count 3: Have your director take the child aside & remove him from the activity for a time. The director should speak to the child’s parents when they arrive.
While your children are here with us we will be using a 5 count to keep group attentiveness…
All clubs and activities have rules. If children want the privilege of participating, they must abide by behavior standards.
Announcements will be at 8 pm each night, please join us to hear what is going on.
What’s coming up? Your family is always invited to our Church. Here are some events you might be interested in...
***Every Sunday evening we have youth group for our teens 7th -12th grade. If you would like more info, please contact Pastor Joel Weck at 814-683-5244.
***Every Monday morning we have intercessory prayer group meet at our church it starts around 10 am. If you are in need of prayer please come join us. All are welcome.
***We offer at our church bereavement support group every other Thursday @ 5:30 pm at our church. There is no cost to attend. Call the church 814-683-5244 for more details.
Sparks Award System
Books:
John 3:16 (entrance booklet, before books 1,2,& 3)
HangGlider- Book 1 (approx. K)
WingRunner- Book 2 (approx. 1st)
SkyStormer- Book 3 (approx. 2nd)
Friendly Sparky Pin
: Clutch-back Sparky "friendly" pin. Give to children who bring 1 friend, can only earn pin 1 time.1. Sparks Membership Cards
: This wallet-size card is awarded to Sparkies who complete the Flight 3:16 entrance booklet.2. Sparks Uniform Vest:
Official uniform of Sparks to be used with HangGlider & WingRunner handbooks.3. Sparks Emblems
: These emblems are awarded when 1st-year Sparkies complete the 1st portion of the HangGlider Handbook (Pages 1-18).4. Sparks Pilot Wings
: Given to Sparkies when they earn their 1st Achievement jewel. To be worn directly below Awana club emblem.5. Sparks Achievement Jewels
: Translucent plastic with a jewel-like appearance for club attendance. They snap firmly into place in the pilot wings or crowns. (Blue-attendance, every 9 weeks of being there; Red & Green given at certain points in the book)6. Sparks 1st Book Award Ribbon
: Awarded to Sparkies who have completed their 1st Sparks handbook.7. Sparks Book Review Emblems
: Give this emblem to Sparkies who successfully review their HangGlider handbooks. Place under Pilot Wings.8. Sparks Frequent Flyer Pins
: This cute pin recognizes Sparkies who finish the HangGlider Frequent Flyer Extra Credit Cards. WingRunner pin also available.9. Sparks Second Book Award Ribbon
: This colorful ribbon is awarded to Sparkies who have completed two handbooks.10. Sparks Church Attendance Emblem:
This emblem awards Sparkies for their faithful church attendance! (end of year)11. Sparky Award Plaque & Award Pin
: Award plaque and pin for any Sparkie completing all three of the Sparks handbooks.
T&T Award System
Books:
T&T Start Zone: entrance booklet, before books 1,2,3,&4
The Ultimate Adventure Book 1- approx. 3rd grade
The Ultimate Adventure Book 2- approx. 4th grade
The Ultimate Adventure Book 3- approx. 5th grade
The Ultimate Adventure Book 4- approx. 6th grade
T&T Friendly Pin
: This attractive clutch-back pin gives kids an opportunity to introduce friends to Streamwood and T&T. Give to children who bring 1 friend, can only earn pin one time.1. T&T Uniform Shirt:
Earned after completing Start Zone.2. T&T Award Badge
: Awarded with associated first seal upon completion of the first Discovery or Challenge in each corresponding handbook. Each book has its own (Adventure 1, etc.)3. T&T Achievement Seals
: Self-adhesive, three-dimensional seals awarded when clubbers complete individual Discoveries or Challenges in the handbooks.4. T&T Book Completion Patches
: Embroidered patches awarded upon completion of al Discoveries/Challenges in a handbook.5. T&T Handbook Review Certificate and Pin
: Awarded upon successful completion of handbook review.6. T&T Extra Credit Achievement Seals
: A top-notch prize for extra effort! Award one self-adhesive, three-dimensional seal upon completion of all 16 Gold sections in T&T Handbook One.7. First Book Award
: For any student in grades 3rd grade or higher who completes book 1 requirements.8. Excellence Award:
For students in 4th grade or higher who complete book 2 requirements.9. Third Book Award:
For students in 5th grade or higher who complete book 3 requirements.10. Timothy Award:
For students in 6th grade who have completed book requirements in grades three through 6.
A little History on Awana...
Awana
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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| Founders | Lance Latham, Art Rorheim |
|---|---|
| Type | 501(c)3 non-profit religious |
| Founded | 1950 |
| Headquarters | Streamwood, Illinois, US |
| Staff | Jack Eggar, President and CEO; Art Rorheim, co-founder |
| Area served | US; Int'l (108 countries) |
| Volunteers | 12,000 US churches, 5,100 Int'l churches |
| Slogan | Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed |
| Website | www.awana.org |
Awana (an acronym for Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed, from 2 Timothy 2:15), is an international evangelical nonprofit organization founded in 1950, headquartered in Streamwood, Illinois. The organization supplies local churches with weekly clubs, programs and Bible training for students in preschool through high school. The goal of Awana is that these students would come to know, love and serve Jesus Christ as Lord.
History
Awana was founded as a youth program at the North Side Gospel Center in Chicago, Illinois, by Pastor Lance Latham and Art Rorheim. Their goal was to develop a program that would appeal to young people, reach them with the gospel and train them in the Lord’s work. Other churches heard about the success of the Awana program and asked if they could use it. By 1960, Awana had grown to 900 churches. Today, more than 12,000 U.S. churches have Awana programs and can be found in all 50 states. Outside the United States, Awana can also be found in more than 5,100 churches in 109 countries and six continents.
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