First Baptist Church of Linesville

Awana 2010-2011

We had a record of over 80 kids on September 1st!!!!

Thank you for making opening night so awesome!!!

 

 

A reminder to our leaders and helpers, please be sure to have all clearance papers in to Kristy Hunt ASAP. 

Here are some reminders for our children:

To earn Awana Dollars this year so we sure to do and bring the following.  Will earn 1 Awana dollar if you have/do ALL of the following.

 1. Be here on time (6:15 pm)

 2. Dues $. 75 a night (some parents like to pay ahead for the season.  The total for season is $ 24.00 per child)

 3. Bible

 4. Handbook

 5. Uniform

 

Welcome to Awana

AWANA is a unique program designed to help reach & teach boys & girls about the Lord Jesus Christ and train them to serve Him. Our AWANA Club is 1 of 10 thousands of AWANA clubs in churches around the world. The clubs are: Cubbies – 3 & 4 year olds; Sparks – kindergarten (K5) through 2nd grade kids; Truth & Training or T&T – 3rd through 5th grade kids.

An AWANA meeting consists of 3 segments: Handbook Time where scripture memorization is taught; Large Group Time where a Bible or mission lesson is presented & awards are presented; & Game Time where clubbers participate in games designed to enhance good sportsmanship & fun.

We encourage parents to help their children in the effort of         memorization. Take some time to look through your child’s handbook & help them prepare their sections before coming to club. This in turn helps the whole family.

  We also invite parents to attend an AWANA night to view their child’s club. If you have any questions regarding AWANA, please feel free to contact me at any time.

AWANA believes in rewarding children for their efforts. Through the merit awards, memorizing of God’s Word, bringing of friends, & attendance, patches, plaques, trophies & other incentives are awarded. Clubbers earn Awana shares for memory work, bringing visitors, & participating in theme nights. The AWANA store will be open once each quarter so that clubbers may spend their earned AWANA shares for store items.

AWANA, like many other clubs, has a uniform to build unity. A clubber must be in uniform to receive an award. We ask that you put your child’s name in their uniform & on their handbook.

If you do not have a church home we invite you to visit our church. Sunday School meets at 9:45 with classes for all ages. Worship  services begin at 8:30 & 11:00 am. We invite you to come as a visitor & leave as a friend.

Thank you for the opportunity to work with your child. This is going to be an exciting year. Please keep all leadership in prayer as we diligently seek to minister to God’s precious gift – your children.

  DRESS CODE :Pants or shorts and tennis shoes MUST be worn (no sandals, flip-flops, or hard-sole shoes). Other shoes and bare feet are not safe. No skirts, dresses, or short-shorts please. Remember you will be participating in Game Time, & Game Time is co-ed.

On dress-up nights clubbers should still wear their uniform if possible. However, if they come dressed up, they will still get credit for wearing their uniform. Those clubbers not dressing up on a given theme night should be in uniform.

 

  

Discipline

At the beginning of each club year, Directors will go over with the clubbers what is expected of them in their clubs. All behavior has consequences. Awards are given out to reinforce good behavior.

AWANA 5 count

Whenever a leader needs to gain the attention of a room for any reason they will stand, raise their right hand above their heads and count to five with their voice and fingers. Whenever the five count is begun EVERYONE in the room, including parents and leaders, are expected to immediately be silent, direct their attention to the person counting and await further instruction.

AWANA 3 count

Our discipline policy deals with inappropriate behavior and involves a 3 count.

#1 The first time behavior is found to be unacceptable the child is given a warning and told why their behavior is not acceptable and what behavior is acceptable.

#2 The second time, the Director and Leader will meet with the child to make sure they understand what behavior is acceptable and for prayer to improve.

#3 The third time, the child will meet with the Commander and another appropriate adult to discuss the behavior with the child and close with prayer. The parent will be notified of the behavior and the condition for returning to AWANA – apologize for behavior and agree to follow the rules. The child will need to apologize for his/her behavior before participating again.

 

2010-2011 Awana

Schedule

-updated 5-26-10

** No school (vacation, weather, etc.) –No Awana**

**Schedule is subject to change**

September

1- Opening Night

8- Regular Night

15- Regular Night

22- Awana Store Night

29- Regular Night

October

6- Regular Night

13- Crazy Sock Night

20- Regular Night

27- Awana Store Night

November

3- Regular Night

10- Bring a Friend Night

17- Regular Night

24- Awana Store Night

December

1- Regular Night

8- Pajama Night

15- Regular Night

22- Awana Store Night

29- NO CLUB- no school

January

5- Regular Night

12- Crazy Hat Night

19- Regular Night

26- Awana Store Night

February

2- Regular Night

9- NO CLUB- no school

16- Backward Night

23- Awana Store Night

March

2- Regular Night

9- Canned Food/ Non-Perishable Night

16- Regular Night

23- Awana Store Night

30- Regular Night

April

6- Regular Night

13- Crazy Hair Night

20- Awana Store Night

27- Closing/Awards Night

 

 

Awana Theme Song
 
Words by Clarence W. Jones and Herbert Booth
 
Firmly Awana stands, led by the Lord’s commands
“ Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed”
Boys and girls for His service claimed!
Hail Awana! On the march for youth
Hail Awana! Holding for the truth
Building lives on the Word of God, Awana stands!
 
Our Savior following with steps unfaltering
And love unaltering, His praise we sing
His banner over us, in service glorious
We’ll fight victorious for Christ our King!
Youth On The March!
 
  
Pledges
 
American Flag
 
I pledge allegiance to the flag
Of the United States of America
And to the republic for which it stands
One nation under God, indivisible
With liberty and justice for all.
 
 
Awana Flag
 
I pledge allegiance to the Awana flag
Which stands for the Awana Clubs
Whose goal is to reach boys and girls
With the Gospel of Christ
and train them to serve him.