AWANA CLUB GUIDE

We at Emmanuel Baptist Church would like to invite you and your child to explore the AWANA Clubs. We are here to serve the Lord through this ministry to your child. It is our purpose to provide your child with character building experiences based on the Bible, which will not only be fun but will enrich their life. Each AWANA night will feature activities, songs, team games, a Bible story and a time set aside for the memorization of Bible verses. Several times a year we will have special celebrations. You will be notified in advance of these special nights, but you are always invited to come and watch. All activities are designed to meet your child's age group. We have adult focus groups during AWANA. We love your child and appreciate the opportunity you have given Emmanuel Baptist to work with them.

Purpose

The purpose the AWANA program of Emmanuel Baptist Church is to reach boys and girls from all walks of life with the saving message of God's grace. We trust they will realize God is alive, loves them and wants to be active in their lives. AWANA trains them to serve God, emphasizing how to make right choices which will affect them as they grow up.

Regular AWANA Meetings

Regular AWANA meetings are held every Wednesday from 6:30-8:00 p.m., during the school year with breaks at holidays or special church meetings. You will receive advance notice of any time changes.

Who Can Participate?

• Cubbies: Pre-kindergarten: (at least 3 years of age and starting school In 2 years)
• Sparks: Grades K-2
• Truth and Training: Grades 3-4
• Truth and Training: Grades 5-6

Each Club has its own Leaders and helpers. Parents are welcome to visit anytime.

How Should My Child Dress?

All children and leaders should be in unfform each week, if they qualify. Each week all children should also wear gym shoes for the game floor.

What Does My Child Need to Bring to Club?

All Clubbers should bring a Bible and their handbook to Club each week. The Clubber should do his/her best to study and complete the handbook requirements at home and be ready to pass the sections every week.

What Does It Cost?

Dues: $ .50 Weekly - $12.00 Annual (In Advance) Due by October 31 ($3.00 savings)

Cubbies: $ 8.00 Handbook, $ 8.65 Uniform Vest, Cubbie Bag $5.50

Sparks: $ 7.00 Handbook, $ 10.00 Uniform Vest Sparky Bag $4.50

3rd Thru 6TH: $ 8.00 Handbook, $17.00 Uniform Shirt (Children's Size), $21.50 Uniform Shirt (Adult Size)

Please Note: Occasionally there are used uniforms available at reduced cost, on a first-come/first serve basis.

AWANA STORE

Clubbers are rewarded AWANA Bucks for weekly achievement that can be used at our AWANA store.

Discipline

What is the "three count?"

In order for us to lovingly and fairly deal with all the children for their benefit, we handle individual misbehavior with the "three count" system. A child who disrupts their club will be warned and counseled two times in a loving manner. On the third offense, the parents will be called. Repeated misbehavior may result in a Clubber's dismissal from AWANA.

What is the "five count?"

During any AWANA Club activity the Leader will use the "five count" to quiet the group. It consists of counting to five out loud for all to hear. Immediately, all Clubbers and Leaders will stop whatever they are doing and will be quiet waiting for further instructions.