About ARBC Awana

Arapaho Road Baptist Church Awana Clubs is in it's thirteenth year. Games, team competition, weekly awards, Bible study, music, and occasional outings are planned for boys and girls, two years of age through 12th grade.

ARBC Awana Clubs meet weekly on Sunday evenings from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Weekly meetings for age 3 - 6th grade begin with a flag ceremony, followed by an exciting game period. Handbook time allows personal clubber - leader interaction as young people study and achieve in Bible study, memorization, and activities. Council time includes awards, songs, Bible lessons, and announcements. JV & Varsity have a game time and handbook time. Bees play games and have a story time as well as other activities.

ARBC Awana Clubs emphasize: "All young people of the community are invited."

Special events, Awana Games (regional), Bible Quizzing, and Grand Prix Races, are open to club members.

The ARBC Awana club is chartered with Awana Clubs International, a non-denominational, Christian youth organization head-quartered in Streamwood, Illinois. Awana Clubs International charters clubs in local churches around the world. the purpose of the club is to encourage young people in social interaction, physical activities, and Bible study and memorization.

AWANA BASICS

What is AWANA? Awana is an international youth program offered by Arapaho Road Baptist Church as a positive influence in the development of young people. The AWANA name is derived from an idea in the Bible found in II Timothy 2:15 which reads, "Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed."

Why Awana?

In the purpose of Awana is stated best in the pledge to the 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.

What do Awana Clubs teach?

The Gospel of Jesus Christ. Everyone is a sinner (Romans 3:23) and in God's eyes deserves eternal punishment in hell (Romans 6:23, Revelation 20:15). But Jesus Christ, God's Son, paid the penalty for our sin when He was crucified on the cross and cross from the dead (Romans 5:8; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4). If we trust Jesus Christ as our personal Savior, we receive God's gift of eternal life in heaven. John 3:16 says, "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Salvation is a free gift; we cannot buy it or earn it by doing good works (Ephesians 2:8-9). Instead we must simply accept it. Each child and leader must understand this important message, for it is what our Awana Clubs teach and the reason for their existence.
Who may attend? Boys, Girls, and teens age 2 thru High School.

When does AWANA Meet? Sundays 5:00-7:00 p.m. during the school year.

Why should my kids attend? AWANA offers sound Biblical instruction, scripture memory, organized games, great Christian Fellowship, and awards for completing scripture verses and good sportsmanship.

Is there a fee? Yes. Nominal yearly dues are necessary to cover the cost of the awards. In addition, an AWANA vest or shirt will be necessary for Clubbers to display their awards. Finally, scripture manuals will be obtained for your Clubber.

Awana Club Breakdown

A Wanna Bees - 2 year olds

Cubbies - 3-4 year olds

Sparks K - Kindergartners

Sparks 1 - 1st Graders

Sparks 2 - 2nd Graders

Truth & Training - 3rd - 6th Graders (divided into Boys & Girls)

Trek - 7th & 8th Graders

Journey - 9th - 12th Graders

If you have any questions that are not answered on these Awana pages, please contact Bill or Nancy Sword at .