Children
AWANA Sunday 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Who is responsible for training young people spiritually: churches or parents?
The answer is both.
God’s Word commands parents to train up a child in the way he should go (Proverbs 22:6). It also directs churches to support them in this critical endeavor. These two powerful institutions working together is the biblical blueprint for developing spiritually strong children and youth who follow our Savior for life.
At Glyndale Baptist Church we believe that Jesus can change children and children can change the world. In order for that to happen, children need training. That is where the AWANA program comes in.
Awana is an international, Bible-centered student ministry, intently focused on furnishing churches with programs, materials, and training that reach kids with the gospel and train them for Christian service. Awana helps us raise children and youth to know, love, and serve Jesus Christ.
The acronym AWANA comes from Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed which is founded on II Timothy 2:15, “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.”
At Glyndale we offer clubs for age 2 to 5th grade. ALL clubs are led by trained adults.
2 YEAR OLDS
Age 2 by Aug. 31
Puggles is an enriching program for pre-Cubbies, that presents basic biblical concepts:
- We are a unique creation of God.
- God loves us very much.
Puggles teaches simple lessons through teaching cards, activities, and music.
PRE-SCHOOL
Age 3 by Aug. 31
At Glyndale Baptist Church we believe that first, Young children can and should receive spiritual training. Second, their Home is the primary place for spiritual training. Cubbies meet these needs through fun and lots of it!
KINDERGARTEN – 2ND GRADE
Sparks builds on the material taught in our preschool clubs. The curriculum takes kids a step deeper into God’s Word while giving unsaved boys and girls regular opportunities to hear the gospel and come to faith in Jesus Christ. Sparks clubbers start to understand their need to trust Jesus Christ as their personal Savior.
3RD – 5TH GRADE
The name Truth & Training reflects the passion of Awana to teach boys and girls the truth of God’s Word and to train them to follow Christ in their daily lives. Our goal is that many of today’s young people will become tomorrow’s church leaders. T&T is the program that trains the leaders of tomorrow — today.
HANDBOOK TIME!
Clubs meet in separate, small groups to recite Bible verses from memory, interact with their leaders, & complete their handbook sections.
GAME TIME!
Clubbers enjoy fun, exciting, team-oriented games played on the Awana Game Circle.
COUNCIL TIME!
Clubbers get together for singing, Bible teaching, and are challenged to serve God.
AWARD TIME!
Recognize individual and team awards
Awana Awards System
Awana encourages and motivates clubbers to achieve in several areas (handbook, stewardship, teamwork, etc.) by presenting awards. Weekly awards recognize the hard work of clubbers and motivate them to future achievements. Points are awarded to clubbers for team spirit, special occasions, exceptional behavior, weekly achievements, etc. Tangible awards (patches, jewels, etc.) are earned by achieving in Awana materials and are displayed on the Awana uniform.
www.awana.org
CHILDREN IN ACTION - Wednesday 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Children in Action is the missions organization for boys and girls in first through sixth grades. The curriculum is written in such a way that all six grades can work together or smaller groups can be formed within age groupings.
Members of CiA, known as agents, are encouraged to help choose, plan and conduct monthly missions activities, known as Live Action Projects. Scripture comprehension and application are focused on throughout the curriculum.
The CiA pledge illustrates the purpose of Children in Action:
“As a member of Children in Action,
I will pray for missions,
give to missions,
learn about missions,
and do missions through the power of Christ.”
Through CiA, agents begin to realize that missions is possible as they learn how missionaries fulfill their call. They also begin to realize that they can make a difference in their world as they respond to the needs that are around them.