What?
AWANA - Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed
"Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth." - 2 Timothy 2:15

The goal of AWANA at FBCR is to provide the solid foundation kids need to grow up to become adults who KNOW, LOVE and SERVE the Lord Jesus Christ.

AWANA Pledge: I pledge allegiance to the AWANA flag, which stands for the AWANA Clubs, whose goal is to teach boys and girls with the gospel of Christ and train them to serve Him.

When and Where?
Wednesday nights from 5:30 – 7:00 in the FLC.

Who?
Children, Preschool-6th grade
Cubbies: Ages 3-5, 2^nd floor of the FLC. Cubbies must be 3-years-old by 9/1/09 AND entering Kindergarten by Fall 2011.
Sparks: Kindergarten-2nd grade, 2^nd floor of FLC
Truth and Training: 3rd-6th grade, 2^nd floor of FLC

How do I register?
Register in the foyer of the FLC on Wednesday nights from 4:45 – 5:30.

More Info
To volunteer or receive more information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 601-856-6139.

Mission: Preschoolers are still at the beginning of their spiritual journey. Cubbies helps children understand God’s great love for them, that they can talk to God through prayer, and that God talks to them through the Bible. Each week, Cubbies memorize and recite a Bible verse from their handbook and work through guided activities at home to help them grow in spiritual understanding.

Ages: 3-5yrs old (must be 3-years-old by 9/1/09 AND be entering Kindergarten Fall 2011)

Location: 2^nd floor of FLC

Uniform: blue Cubbie vest (available at registration in the foyer of the FLC.)

Curriculum: all Cubbies will work at the same pace through the Jumper book this year. An additional “Character Builders” book is available for purchase and extra credit

Awards: As cubbies work through there handbook, they earn patches to display on their uniform. Upon book completion, 1st year Cubbies receive a teaddy bear to wear on their uniform. 2nd year Cubbies receive a Book ribbon. Cubbies also earn Awana Shares for club participation, being in uniform, saying their weekly Bible verse, and special participation. Three times a year, Cubbies have the opportunity to spend their shares at the Awana Store.

Parents and Preparation: Parents should go through each Bear Hug section weekly with their child at home to help their child memorize their verse and have the option of doing an additional “under the apple tree” activity each week.

Parents should serve in Awana leadership as a weekly, rotational, or substitute leader. It gives a deeper understanding of what their child is learning and invests in making our program the best it can be!

Mission: At this age, kids are asking questions about the when, where, and what of everything. Sparks zooms in on the details of Bible characters and events and helps boys and girls learn why each passage is important. We focus on helping boys and girls learn to know God and His Son, Jesus Christ. Each child works toward individual AND team goals of memorization, behavior, participation and enthusiasm!

Ages: Kindergarten-2nd grade

Location: 2^nd floor of FLC

Uniform: red Sparky vest

Curriculum: Sparks is designed for each clubber to work at their own pace through 3 consecutive handbooks. Kindergarteners and first time Sparks begin in book 1. Each year, Sparks have the opportunity to finish a handbook, review, and an extra credit workbook.

Awards: Each Spark will earn jewels to display on their uniform as they progress through their handbooks and completion awards are given at the end of each book, review, or workbook. Sparks also earn Awana Shares for club participation, being in uniform, bringing friends, passing handbook sections, team participation, and theme night participation. Three times a year, Sparks have the opportunity to spend their shares at the Awana Store.

Parents and Preparation: Each section in the Sparks handbooks requires verse memory or home activities and offers explanations and applications for each verse. Parents should work with their children to help them memorize each verse to the best of their ability before each club meeting. In order to pass a section, Sparks must be able to recite the memory work with no more than 2 prompts per section by their Sparks leader. As parents work WITH their children, Sparks learn the importance of Scripture and its application to our lives.

Parents should serve in Awana leadership as a weekly, rotational, or substitute leader. It gives a deeper understanding of what their child is learning and invests in making our program the best it can be!

Mission: Hungry for truthful answers, these students are asking why, what, and how. In a world where we are told there are no right answers, Truth & Training uses a question-and-answer format to teach absolute truth backed up by scripture. As clubbers learn that they can firmly put their trust in God’s Word, the handbook material reflects a concentration on discipleship and service.

Ages: 3rd-6th grade

Location: 2^nd floor of FLC

Uniform: green T&T polo

Curriculum: T&T is designed for each student to work at their own pace through 4 consecutive handbooks. First time T&T clubbers in 3rd or 4th grade will begin in book 1. First time T&T clubbers in 5th or 6th grade will begin with book 3. Each handbook has extra credit opportunities to earn extra awards throughout. If a student finishes a handbook before the year is over, they may backtrack to do extra credit or continue to the next book. 5th and 6th graders may go back to work on book 1 & 2 after completing 3 & 4.

Awards: As students progress through their handbooks, they earn unit awards to display on their badge to be worn on the T&T uniform. They earn a ribbon or trophy in addition to a patch for each handbook they complete. The Timothy Award is given to students who have completed all 4 T&T handbooks. Students also earn Awana Shares for club participation, being in uniform, bringing friends, passing handbook sections, team participation, and theme night participation. Three times a year, students have the opportunity to spend their shares at the Awana Store.

College Scholarships: Over 10 Christian Universities now offer Awana Scholarships of up to $12000. Students who earn their Timothy Award are automatically eligible for an Awana scholarship. Students may go on to complete additional Awana curriculum at their own pace. The highest Awana award is the Citation Award, which is the completion of 8 upper level Awana handbooks. Students who invest this much in their spiritual education are not only eligible for maximum Awana scholarships, they are also well prepared to take on life with Biblical truth and confidence!

Parents and Participation: Each unit in the T&T handbooks requires verse memory and individual study and offers life applications for each Bible passage. Parents should work with their students to help them memorize each verse to the best of their ability before each club meeting and encourage them in their spiritual journey. In order to pass a section, students must be able to recite the memory work with no more than 2 prompts per section by their T&T leader. Parents and students can partner together to learn the importance of Scripture and its application to our lives.

Parents should serve in Awana leadership as a weekly, rotational, or substitute leader. It gives a deeper understanding of what their child is learning and invests in making our program the best it can be!