AWANA stands for "Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed", from 2 Tim 2:15. It is a nondenominational youth ministry whose goal is to reach boys and girls with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and train them to serve Him in accordance with 2 Tim 2:15. The program can be found in 13,000 churches in 110 countries around the world.
Contact the CBC office for questions about how the program works, or how you can help!
Initial sign up for AWANA commences in late August or early September (check the events tab). Also, kids can jump in at any point during the school year.
Please know that your child’s safety is important to us! Every adult that serves in AWANA (ages eighteen and up) has undergone a background screening. In addition, we have a new check in and check out procedure to make it easier for parents/guardians of children pre-K through 6th grade:
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Upon arrival, parents or guardians please bring your child(ren) to the designated check-in area inside the church.
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Using the iPad touch screen, enter the parent phone number (home or cell).
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The screen will display all adults and children associated with that number. The parent will then select the child attending AWANA.
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The program will automatically print two identical stickers for each child (ages preschool–sixth grade). The parent will put one sticker on the child’s back and keep the other to be presented upon picking up the child.
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When picking up the child, the parent/guardian will give the sticker with the child’s name and security code to the class leader. The leader will compare the label to ensure the child is being released to the correct person. If you have a different person picking up, a photo of the check-in label will be accepted.
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IF YOU HAVE SOMEONE ELSE PICK UP YOUR CHILD, YOU CAN TAKE A PICTURE OF THE STICKER AND SEND IT TO THE PERSON WHO WILL BE PICKING UP YOUR CHILD.
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Only the sanctuary doors will be open to enter and check-in.
Children 3rd through 6th grade will be picked up from the sanctuary. Pre-K through 2nd grade will be picked up from their classrooms.
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Check-in Check-out Procedure
Frequently Asked Questions
Why AWANA?
AWANA consists of a fun mixture of scripture memorization, council time/singing, and the ever popular game time. If your desire is to ground your child in a knowledge of the scriptures, check out AWANA.
Who Can Attend?
Youth throughout the community are welcome to attend.
When is it held?
AWANA is every Wednesday evening from 6:20 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. starting in September and going to the first week of May.
What is the cost?
Call the office for information on the cost of books and vests/shirts. If finances are a difficulty for you an alternative means of purchasing the uniform is available. Please let the office know.
We like to have some fun and so each Wednesday night has a theme. In the past we have had: duct tape night where your child brings their custom made duct tape attire or accessory; face paint night, where kids come with their faces painted!. Click here for the current year theme night schedule.
How Can I Help?
We encourage parents to get involved in helping at AWANA! There are many opportunities available to match up to the gift you have, including listeners, secretaries, game leaders and club leaders and helpers. Please prayerfully consider how you can help and then contact us for more information. Training is provided.
What is the "Grand Prix"?
Each year Sparks and T&T clubbers come together with their families and race their cars! And it is more than just building a race car and watching it run down the track. It helps to build a bond between kids and their parents as they work together to design the best car ever. (More information here!) And everyone who attends will hear the good news that God loves them and sent His Son to rescue them from sin.
Clubs
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Pre-School Ages 4-5-6
Cubbies® celebrates the spiritual potential of preschoolers by helping them develop respect for God, His Son and His Word.
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Cubbies is divided into two groups, Young Cubbies (4 and young 5 year olds), and Cubbies (Older 5 year-olds and 6 year olds not going to K)
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Sparks K-2
Sparks® ignites the curiosity of early elementary-age kids to learn about the people and events of the Bible, building a foundation of wisdom for knowing Christ.
Sparks is divided into three years (K, 1st and 2nd grades), each with a unique rank: HangGlider®, WingRunner® and SkyStormer™.
Truth & Training Grades 3-6
The T&T (Truth & Training) curriculum teaches kids the truth of God's Word, trains them to follow Him and practice His grace. In this 4 year curriculum series (3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grades), kids will explore the fundamental doctrines of Christianity:
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The character and nature of God
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The structure & sequence of the Bible
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The redemption narrative
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Key practices for followers of Jesus​
Trek Grades 6-8
Trek challenges students to wrestle with the three most important questions they’re asking in middle school:
Who am I?
Why am I here?
Who’s with me?
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By allowing students to dive deep into the Scriptures and answer these questions for themselves we allow them to own their faith and discover what they actually believe.
Journey Grades 9-12
Journey® establishes high school students as lifelong disciples through a deep study of God's Word, mobilizing them to live with godly perspective and evident faith.
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Journey is a multi-year high school ministry curriculum including Disciples, Advocates, and Witnesses.
Theme Nights
October 8
10 Commandments Night!
Recite the Ten Commandments to a leader tonight and you are an automatic winner!
November 5
Operation Christmas Child Packing
Tonight the shoeboxes get packed. Help brighten Christmas for a child and learn who Jesus is and what He did on the cross.
December 3
Impeccable Manners Night
Do you have impeccable manners? That will be an easy way to be a winner tonight. Bring you best behavior!
December 31
No AWANA
Happy New Year!
January 28
Soup-er Bowl Night!
Missionaries are servants, meeting physical and spiritual needs. Bring a canned good for the Pierre food pantry.
February 25
I'm Tired of Winter Night!
Come dressed like you're ready for a day at the beach on a hot July afternoon! Genesis 8:22 "As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease."
March 25
Face Paint Night!
Come with your face decorated -- in good taste of course!
April 22
Awards Night - Cubbies
All clubbers will meet for the opening, then Cubbies awards will be 6:30 to 7:00. Parents are encouraged to stay for the awards!
October 15
No Awana - Inservice
In service meeting for all AWANA staff beginning at 6:30 PM
November 12
Giving Thanks Night
Thanksgiving is coming soon. Show your thanks to God by being a blessing to someone in need of food. Bring a canned good or similar item for the Food Panty.
December 10
Silent Night, Holy Night
We will spend the night showing our reverence to God. "Be still and know that I am God;" PS 46:10
January 7
Missions Month
In January, we focus on missions. Jesus came to seek and save people. Is that your goal too?
February 4
Grand Prix is Coming!
Attention racers: Get your car kit and draw a design tonight. Car kits are $2.00. Two too much? Then we will give you a kit.
March 4
Grand Prix Night!
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! Weigh-in begins at 5:59 pm - racing follows as quickly as possible. Don't be late!
April 1
Duct Tape Night!
Come with your custom-made duct tape attire or accessory!
April 30
Awards Night - Sparks and Up!
Awards for Sparks and up. Parents are encouraged to attend!
October 22
Mismatch or Clash Night
Stand out for Jesus by what you say and do. Stand out in what you wear tonight - mix, match or clash! Do it and a treat awaits!
November 19
Thanksgiving Feast
Clubbers and staff, along with family, will celebrate with a meal.
December 17
Birthday Party for Jesus
Parents are welcome to join us at the end of AWANA for birthday cake.
January 14
Pennies for Missions Night
Support our AWANA missionaries. Bring some pennies or dollars to support our missionaries!
February 11
St. Valentines Night
Each clubber wearing red in addition to their uniform will be rewarded!
March 11
Bible Character Night!
Come dressed as your favorite Bible character or animal mentioned in the Bible.
April 8
Stuffed Animal Night!
Lots of things can comfort us but there is someone who will never leave us or forsake us. Know who? Hebrews 13:5 for the answer.
October 29
Uniform Night
Remember those uniforms clubbers - it is part of being an AWANA clubber. Wear that uniform and display all those awards.
November 26
Thanksgiving Break
Give thanks to Him; bless His name. For the Lord is good. Psalm 100:4,5
December 24
No AWANA
"For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6
January 21
Pajama Night
We can rest easy in our salvation. Jesus did all the work for us by dying on the cross. Thank God for His great love.
February 18
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Wear what you can backwards tonight as a reminder NOT to be like the people in Jeremiah 7:24b "They went backward and not forward." They were stubborn and followed their own evil desires.
March 18
Bad Hair Night!
Don't judge someone by their appearance - God doesn't. I Samual 16:7 "...for God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."
April 15
Stump Ron Night
During large group time clubbers can ask Ron to answer their questions about God, the Bible, or any other related topic!
AWARDS Night Info (2024-2025)
We have enjoyed having your children at AWANA this year, and look forward to seeing you Wednesday night for Sparks, T&T, middle and high school awards. The program is as follows:
Opening – Ron Duvall
Message – Phil Newby
Awards:
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5th-6th Grade Boys – Dan Mosteller, Tim Brown, Andrew Mefford, Jamie Huizenga
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High School – Caleb Nordquist, Chance Sumner, Paula Huizinga, Chancey Shrake
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Middle School Girls – Deryn Beck, Savannah Shrake
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Middle School Boys – Brent Dowling, Donna Dowling, Boyd Wallace
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Kindergarten – Abby Gilkerson, Whitney Brunner, Marley Beck
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1st Grade – Stacy Shrake, Kristina Healy, Mary Hilton, Holly Carey
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3rd-4th Grade Girls – Sarah Strohman, Mattie Weaver, Jenn Odekoven
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5th-6th Grade Girls – Sara Ogan, Kristal Buchholtz, Kelly Briggs
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2nd Grade – Robert Hettinger, Rachel Hettinger, Charlene Schumacher, Maria Hays
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3rd-4th Grade Boys – Graham Schuetzle, Luke Schuetzle, Shon Weaver, Matt Trot, Mark McIntire, Rachel Beck
Closing – Steve Valland