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RBC’s AWANA club has been around for over 25 years.  AWANA, which stands for Approved Workmen are Not Ashamed (not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ) provides children 4 years of age through the 6th grade with opportunities to memorize Scripture and create Christian friendships that end up spanning a lifetime –  there’s a whole lot of fun in doing it!

If you are new to RBC and are not sure what the AWANA program is, or if you have never considered enrolling your children in the program – here are a few things to consider.

AWANA meets every Sunday night during the club year. This year, we will go start September 15th, 2013 and go through May 6th. We meet every Sunday evening from 4:30 to 6:30 pm here at the church.  All programs – Cubbies, Sparks, and T&T – meet at the same time so if you have multiple kids, all can come and participate!

The AWANA program stresses Bible memorization for all ages.  Now, how many verses can you say that you have memorized over the years?  Some of our clubbers memorize up to 60 or more verses each year… Just think of how much of a lasting impact this can have on them as they grow up and navigate their teen years!

During our club time, we also have a special portion set aside for games.  Even our 4-year old clubbers share in an involved games time and learn the meaning of teamwork and fellowship.

Finally, each club offers a council time message that is age-appropriate.  They learn about the Bible, how to apply God’s Word to their lives, and most importantly, see how God is moving in their own lives!  We bring in special speakers, watch skits, and hear from our volunteers about what God is doing in our midst.

I have been involved with the AWANA program for 16 years.  Both of my children participated in the program, and are now volunteering alongside me and my husband.  I did not come to know the Lord until I was 18, and I am always telling the clubbers how fortunate they are to be able to learn about God and how to walk with God at such a young age.  What a blessing it is to work with these young children, walk alongside the parents, and instill a real love for God in their lives!

Please don’t just consider registering your children – but consider your involvement in this important Children’s Ministry as well.  AWANA continues the work that Mike Meyers (Director of Children’s Ministry at RBC) and his team do on Sunday mornings.

Pastor Paul Goodnight has often referred to our program as “organized chaos.” Well, when you put 300 kids in one place, yes it is. But it is fun. It is rewarding.  And most of all, the Kingdom of God is expanded.  Please join us!

Links to register children, to volunteer and to donate scholarships can be found at www.restonbible.org/awana.

-Marci Kinter, AWANA Coordinator