The Spring Hills Baptist Church
Awana Program

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                                         2 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.                       

                            ”Awana and the Awana logo are registered
                             trademarks of Awana Clubs International.
                                            Used by permission.” 

 

The purpose of the Spring Hills Baptist Church Awana Program is to evangelize, disciple, and train children and youth to serve Christ. Awana uses games, Handbook Time, and Council Time to encourage the children and youth of our community to memorize scripture, support missions, and learn Biblical truths to apply to their daily lives. The Spring Hills Awana Program includes “clubs” currently for ages older 2-yr olds through 6^th grade. Each club includes key elements of games and activities, scripture memorization from the Bible, handbooks, and awards. Every year the Spring Hills Awana program includes many special activities and events such as:

·         Visits from missionaries

·         Special theme nights (crazy hair, Bible-Character Dress-up, Two-by-Two Bring a Friend, etc.)

·         Store Nights (where clubbers spend Awana dollars they’ve earned)

·         Awana Grand Prix (Pinewood Car Race)

·         CoCo Key Water Resort at Cherry Valley Lodge Swim Night   

MEET OUR CLUBS!

*NEW* PUGGLES      Puggles is a co-ed club for older 2-year olds*
                               and younger 3-year olds**
        *(Must be 2 years old as of January 1, 2007 to June 30, 2007)    **(Must be 3 years old as of July 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007)

CUBBIES                  Cubbies is a co-ed club for older 3-year olds*
                                   all 4-year olds, and all Pre-K 5-year olds
        *(Must be 3 years old as of January 1, 2007 to June 30, 2007)

SPARKS Sparks is a co-ed club for students in Kindergarten, 1^st, and 2^nd grade

T&T (TRUTH AND TRAINING)  
                            T&T is for boys and girls in 3^rd thru 6^th  
                                        Grades separated by gender

                        T&T Boys                 T&T Girls

*NOTE*
Although Awana offers programs for youth (TREK 7^th & 8^th grade) and (JOURNEY 9^th thru 12^th grade), SHBC does not offer these at the present time. However; any youth who wish to complete Handbook Work from these programs, materials can be made available upon request. Older youth in 7^th thru 12^th grade are encouraged to volunteer as L.I.T.s (Leaders-in-Training). L.I.T.s work alongside adult leaders in various club areas to help encourage, motivate, and be positive role models to the clubbers they work with.

Children under the eligibility age for Puggles may attend our Nursery
provided at least one parent is working as a
volunteer in our Awana Ministry.

Pre-Registration of Clubbers for the 2007-2008 Awana Club Year begins August 11^th.

A Parent Orientation Night is scheduled for Wednesday, September 5, 2007 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm in the SHBC Sanctasium.

          *Come preview club materials

        *Learn our club structure and routine for checking in, pick-up,
         etc.

        *Visit the rooms for your clubber(s) to see drop-off and pick-
          up points

        *Learn ins and outs of Handbooks specific to your clubber(s)

        *Receive introductory paperwork and the club calendar

        *Have all your questions answered

Our first official club night is Wednesday, September 12, 2007! Theme is “School Spirit Night!” (wear your school colors) Bring school supplies for Look-up Ministries—Double Awana $$--No awards given first night

For questions or concerns, contact:
Leslie Ewbank (Commander) (740)344-7973 or e-mail lailuvawana@gmail.co
or
Pastor Gary Kirkpatrick 587-1200

Meet our Ohio Awana Missionary Teams:

DEVELOPMENT MISSIONARY: (Helping new churches get started)

           Steve and Pam Schen 
           123 Hawthorne Glen Trail
           Beavercreek, Ohio 454440

           Steve.Pam.Schenk@sbcglobal.net   
           www.ohioawana.org     
           800-640-8244 ext. 27       (937) 431-9018

OUTREACH MISSIONARY: (Awana Events, Area Wide Basic Trainings, MIT, Children’s Ministry Conferences, & Rorheim Institute)

          Dean and Joann Birdsall                Ken and Debbie Rohrer
          39687 Carol Lane                        1319 Winchester Dr.
          Elyria, Ohio 44035                       Troy, Ohio 45373
          (440)322-3344                           (937) 339-3901
          nohawana@oh.rr.com                   KennethR@awana.org

CHURCH CARE MISSIONARY: (Helping existing churches with lots
                                           of ideas)

              Michael and Melanie Port
              210 North Sixth Street
              Byesville, Ohio 43723
              (740) 685-6338 Office/Home
              (740) 255-6911 Cell
               mikep@ohioawana.org

Awana at Spring Hills Baptist Church cannot be successful without awesome spiritual leaders! We are still praying and seeking God’s will as we fill a variety of roles for the 2007-2008 Club Year. Please, pray about serving in this awesome ministry where “Kids Matter to God.”

       …”Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it. And he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them.       Mark 10:14-16

Please, review the Leader Qualifications and Role Descriptions below. If you feel Awana is a ministry area where you can serve, complete the “Volunteer Form” available at the Awana Information Table at the back of the Sanctasium. You may also contact Leslie Ewbank at (740) 344-7973 or Pastor Gary Kirkpatrick at 587-1200.

There will be an Orientation/Prayer and Planning Session on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at SHBC from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in the Sanctasium and Fireside Room.

LEADER QUALIFICATIONS

       We all need to aspire to all the desirable characteristics outlined below. Our goal must be to be an effective Christian leader. Evaluation of oneself in relation to these traits is important. It will reveal areas where prayer and work are needed in order to attain the Christian’s goal of becoming an “approved worker.” An effective Awana leader will be:

1. A saved person with a consistent Christian testimony and Godly walk (Ephesians 2:8-9)

who will be able to graciously handle, guide, and work with girls and  boys, other leaders, and the administration of the local church.

2. A person with a burden and a vision that many girls and boys will trust Christ as Savior and become established in the Christian faith.

    3.   A person with a youthful attitude

    4. A person who is patient and gentle, yet firm in convictions

(II Tim. 2:24-25).

5. A person who is interested in others (Phil. 2:4).
    

6. A humble person who is willing to do anything for the Lord (Acts 20:19).
    

7. A person who loves God’s Word and lives it(II Cor. 6:1-10).

AREAS OF CLUB AND OTHER INTEREST AREAS

PUGGLES: AGES 2 YEARS TO EARLY 3’S (CO-ED)

CUBBIES: AGES LATE 3’S TO PRE-KINDERGARTEN (CO-ED)

SPARKS: BOYS AND GIRLS IN KINDERGARTEN, 1^ST, AND 2^ND GRADE

T&T (TRUTH AND TRAINING):

       CHUMS: GIRLS IN 3^RD & 4^TH GRADE

       PALS: BOYS IN 3^RD & 4^TH GRADE

       GUARDS: GIRLS IN 5^TH & 6^TH GRADE

       PIONEERS: BOYS IN 5^TH & 6^TH GRADE

GAME DIRECTOR-Filled

SCOREKEEPER (Works with Game Director)

L.I.T.s: (Leaders in Training): Youth in 7^th grade through 12^th grade who work alongside adult leaders to begin training as future adult leaders.

CHILDCARE (Works with those children of Awana Workers who are too young for the regular clubs)-Filled

SECRETARIES: CUBBIES, SPARKS, AND T&T AVAILABLE (Helps keep the records on individual clubbers and their progress through handbooks, attendance, etc.)-Sparks filled

CLUB PHOTOGRAPHER: (Take pictures of club theme nights and activities for use on Bulletin Board; Church Web-site; etc.)-Filled

LEADERS & LISTENERS: (Work in small groups or one-on-one with clubbers listening to memory work recited and assisting with special handbook activities within specific clubs)

PRESESSION WORKERS: (Arrive early when clubbers check in and conduct large group activities such as “Praise & Worship”, “Swords Up! Bible Drills,” “Skits and Drama of Biblical Truths or Stories and Character-Building Concepts”, etc.

EARLY CHECK-IN REGISTRATION WORKERS: ARRIVE EARLY AND CHECK IN CLUBBERS AT A CENTRAL CHECK-IN TABLE (Collect dues, check in for attendance, etc.)

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT OR TREASURER: Assists Commander with counting mission money collected; tallying points; collecting dues and other receipts for uniforms, handbooks, etc. and any other tasks deemed appropriate.-Filled

FLOATERS: COME AND GOE TO ANY CLUB AREA THAT MAY BE SHORT-HANDED DUE TO ILLNESS; EMERGENCY; ETC. TO ENSURE ADEQUATE COVERAGE IN ALL CLUB AREAS

STORE DIRECTOR AND ASSISTANTS: Plans and orders fun stuff for clubbers to purchase with their “Awana Bucks” once per quarter during the club year. Sets up, determines value of items, runs the store on “Store Night,” and cleans up.-Director filled

MOST IMPORTANT: COVET OUR MINISTRY IN PRAYER DAILY!!

2007-2008 AWANA CALENDAR

1^st HALF CLUB YEAR

9-5-07                        Parent Orientation Night: Have all your questions answered about our club

Structure and how to help your clubber(s) with Handbook work, etc.

9-12-07                     “School Spirit Night!”-Wear your school colors—Bring Back-to-School

Supplies for Look-Up Ministries-$$ Awana Bucks—No Awards Given

9-19-07                     “Crazy Hat Night!”-Bring Peanut Butter and Jelly for Look-Up Ministries—

$$ Awana Bucks

9-26-07                    “Snack Attack Night!”—Bring a snack to share in your club

10-3-07                     Wacky Clothes Night!”—Bring gently used clothes for Look-Up Center--$$

Awana Bucks

10-6-07 (Sat.)     “Jumpstart Handbook Time!” and “Sparks Fall Outing!”(fulfills Handbook

                  Requirement) 10:00am to 12:00 noon in Fireside Room

10-10-07                  “Uniform Inspection Night!”—Uniforms clean & neat; patches sewn on; etc.

10-17-07                  “Missionary Night!” and “Career Dress-Up Night!”

10-24-07                 “Bible Character Dress-Up Night!” & “Store Night”—Bring New socks or

Underwear for Look-Up Ministries--$$ Awana Bucks

END 1^ST QUARTER—1^ST PIE-IN-THE-FACE PRESENTATION

10-31-07                  NO CLUB! “FALL FESTIVAL AT SPRING HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH!”

11-7-07                      “Foreign Lands Dress-up Night!”-Dress from the USA or another country—

Bring Canned Green Beans or Corn or Boxed Stuffing for Look-Up

Ministries--$$ Awana Bucks

11-14-07                   “Western Dress-Up Night!”

11-21-07                   NO CLUB! BE THANKFUL FOR GOD’S BLESSINGS!

11-28-07                  “Go Fishin’ Night!” (NO HOOKS OR POLES PLEASE!) Let’s be Fishers of

Men!!

12-5-07                     “Missionary Night!”

12-12-07                  “Store Night!”

END 2^ND QUARTER—2^ND PIE-IN-THE-FACE PRESENTATION

END 1^ST HALF CLUB YEAR

12-19-07                  “Celebrate Jesus Night!”—Parents invited back at 7:30 pm to help with craft

and celebrate with cake.—Bring a small toy for Look-Up Ministries

$$ Awana Bucks

12-26-07                 “NO CLUB! HAVE A BLESSED AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!

2007-2008 AWANA CALENDAR

2^ND HALF CLUB YEAR

1-2-08                         “Missionary Night!”

1-9-08                         “Crazy Hair Night!”—Bring Hygiene Items for Look-Up Ministries

$$ Awana Bucks

1-16-08                      “Talent Show Night!”-Show us your God-given talent! (NO REGULAR

CLUB ACTIVITIES—Parents and other guests invited to attend!

1-23-08                     “Uniform Inspection Night!”—Uniforms clean & neat; patches sewn on; etc.

1-30-08                     “Measles Night!—Come ready to pass a lot of sections! Give your leaders a

severe case of “measles!”

2-6-08                        “Co-Co Key Water Resort Outing at Cherry Valley Lodge!

2-13-08                     “Two-by-Two Night!” & “Chocolate Kiss Night!”—Bring a friend!

END 3^RD QUARTER—3^RD PIE-IN-THE-FACE PRESENTATION

2-20-08                    “God and Country Night!”—Wear your patriotic colors and let’s pray for

our country, leaders, military, etc.

2-27-08                    “Store Night!”

3-5-08                        “Pajama Dress-Up Night!” & Preliminary Weigh-In for Awana Grand Prix

3-8-08 (Sat.)      “Awana Grand Prix”—Puggles and Cubbies bring your favorite Matchbox

                  or Hot Wheel Car! All other clubs bring official derby car!

                  Registration 9:30am Race Events at 10:00am-11:30am

3-12-08                     “Missionary Night!”

3-19-08                     “Evening with the Pastor!”—Popcorn will be provided

3-26-08                    “NO CLUB! SPRING BREAK!”

4-2-08                        “Hawaiian Dress-Up Night!” & “Ice Cream Sundae Night!”—Bring

Toppings and sprinkles to share—Bring Canned Fruit for

Look-Up Ministries--$$ Awana Bucks

4-4-08 and 4-5-08 (Fri. & Sat.)  “T & T Girls Sleepover” in Fireside Room

4-5-08 (Sat.)      “Race-to-Finish Handbook Time!”—Let’s finish those Handbooks!

                  10:00am-12:00 noon

4-9-08                        “Store Night!”-Last One

END 4^TH QUARTER—4^TH PIE-IN-THE-FACE PRESENTATION

END 2^ND HALF CLUB YEAR

4-16-08                     “Parent Pride Night!”—End of Year Awards Presented—Refreshments to

Follow at end of ceremony

4-23-08     “Leader Recognition Dinner!”**Details to be announced**