Updated Sunday July 26, 2009

Welcome to another great year of AWANA!  AWANA is for children from Pre-school till 6^th grade and, starts at 6:25 pm in the Family Life Center.  Cubbies will go to their classrooms a 6:25 pm. They will learn a lot and, have a lot of fun but, most importantly they will build upon the foundation of God’s word, in their hearts and minds.  Our evening consists of four following activities.

6:25 – 6:30 Opening Ceremony.  All the Sparks and T&T's will be together in the Family Life Center preparing there hearts and minds for the rest of the night activities.

6:35 – 7:05 Handbook time takes place in small groups where children recite the verses they have memorized during the week.  The children work at their pace, but we suggest two pages per week in order to complete the book.  Please initial the pages your child has ready.  Your child will be rewarded with patches, pins & jewels to wear on their vests or shirt as they complete sections within their books.

7:05 – 7:35 Council time  is where the children hear a Bible story or object lesson.  We will have missionaries or guest speakers thought the year.  We also recognize the children who have earned awards.

7:35 – 8:05 Game time (required unless a note from parent)  is a favorite of all the kids.  Tug-of-war, run races, bat balloons, and lots more.

8:05 – 8:15 Large Group Time in the Family Life Center for closing announcements and prayer.

After the last session you are to pick your child up in the Family Life Center by 8:15 pm.  Please note that you will be signing your child in and out at the AWANA check-in table.  Please review the map attached for further information.  Your child will not be released until a parent comes to the room to get them.  The Children’s Ministry Area will be locked by 8:30 pm so if you are going to be late picking up your child please call and let us know. 

The cost for the entire year is $35 per child (book $7.95, vest/shirt $12.95, & dues $15).  You can reuse your vest or shirt from last year if you have it.  If your child has a book to complete they can start with that one first then buy the next book at a later date.  AWANA dues help us have the special nights like bring –a- friend, root beer relay, and others.  There are Scholarships available, or if you would like to sponsor a child, please contact us.  

Please review the attached forms to see the AWANA schedule for the year, map and first night instructions, and registration/medical release form.  AWANA night is a time for children to learn God’s word and have fun.  We would like that the children keep all mp3 players, electronic games, and cell phones (unless they have a note from parent) at home.  If your child has a cell phone please let them know that during AWANA time it should only be use in case of emergency (no texting).  If they have an emergency they should also let their leader know so we can help them.  

We are looking forward to another great year in learning God’s word.  If you have any questions or would like to help with AWANA ministry feel free to call Commander Mike Stone (330-830-0146).  

If you have any questions about AWANA, call our AWANA Commander, Mike Stone, at (330) 830-0146.

AWANA Registration Forms

Click on the images below to download the registration and medical authorization forms for the AWANA program. These are in Adobe format and must be printed, filled out and returned to the Children's Ministry department at The Chapel.

Please note that both forms must be completed, signed and returned in order for your child to participate in the AWANA program.

		Forms can also be mailed to:   The Chapel in North Canton 715 Whittier Ave. NW North Canton, OH   44720   ATTN: AWANA Registration
AWANA Registration Form	Medical Authorization  Form

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What is AWANA? 

The acronym comes from the first letters of “Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed” from 2 Timothy 2:15. AWANA is an international, Bible-centered program for children ages 4 through Grade 6. Each Wednesday night children are provided with an opportunity to learn more about God through Bible verse memorization, Bible lessons and game time. If you would like to help out, AWANA currently needs 2 leaders for Cubbies (preschool group). 

AWANA Cubbies is the name of our Pre-K group. This is a fun and exciting time for Cubbies beginning to learn God’s word. We will kick off this year on Wednesday Sept. 10, 2008 at 6:30. On that first night we ask that the parents stay with their children. After the first night the children will be dropped off in a classroom @ 6:15pm with their leaders. A typical evening at Cubbies consists of four different activities.

• Game time in the Family Life Center (children will say the Pledge of Allegiance & the AWANA pledge before game time)

• Handbook Time where children would recite the appointed verse for the week. At the Cubbies level your child is only responsible for one verse per week. Please review the verse daily with your child. The Children will earn patches for their vests as they complete each section in their handbook. Each child will be asked to provide a snack once during the year. Please watch for this schedule to be sent home within the first couple of weeks.

• Bible Story Time where children will see a short puppet show and hear the Bible story that emphasizes the verse for the week.

• Music & Craft Time where children will sing songs or work on craft projects

What to bring each week: Your child should wear their vest and bring their handbook. Please put your child’s name on their vest.

Cost for the year is $28.50 per child (book - $6.00, vest - $7.50 (can re-use if have one), & dues $15.00). Scholarships are available, or if you would like to sponsor a child please contact us. We are going to try to include the Cubbies in more activates this year. Below are some important dates to remember. There will be a bulletin board in the back hallway by the AWANA storage room that will be updated throughout the year with more important dates and other activities that will be going on.

AWANA Sparks is the name for children in Kindergarten thru 2nd grade. They will learn a lot, and have a lot of fun. Most importantly they will build upon the foundation of God’s word, which in their hearts. We will kick off this year on Wednesday Sept. 10, 2008 at 6:30 (registration night), and we ask for the parents to stay with the kids that first night. After that first night we ask that you have your child in the Family Life Center by 6:15 pm for announcements and opening ceremony. Our evening consists of three half-hour activities.

• 6:30 - 7:00 pm - Handbook time takes place in small groups where children recite the verses they have memorized during the week. The Sparks work at their own pace, but we suggest two pages per week in order to complete the book. The red pages have to be done in order, but the green pages can be done at any time in any order. Please initial the pages your child has ready. Your child will get a punch for each page they complete, plus a punch for being prepared (wearing their vest & bringing their book). Later they will spend their punches at the AWANA store night. They are also rewarded with patches, pins & jewels to wear on their vests as they complete sections within their books.

• 7:00 - 7:30 pm - Game time is a favorite of all the kids. Tug-of-war, run races, bat balloons, and lots more.

• 7:30 - 8:15 pm - Council time is where the children hear a Bible story or object lesson. We will have missionaries or quest speakers thought the year. We also worship God with songs, and recognize the children who have earned awards.

After the last session you are to pick your child up in room 116 @ 8:15 pm. We will release one child at a time so we can make sure they are safely with you. Please do not have your child meet you somewhere else in the Church or outside in your car. Your child will not be released until a parent comes to the room to get them. The cost for the entire year is $30 per child (book - $5.50, vest - $9.50 [can be re-used], dues - $15). There are scholarships available. If you would like to sponsor a child please contact us.

AWANA T&T (Truth & Training) is the name for children in 3rd thru 6th grade. They will learn a lot, and have a lot of fun, but most importantly, they will build upon the foundation of God’s word, which is in their hearts. We will kick off this year on Wednesday Sept. 10, 2008 at 6:30 (registration/ movie night), and we ask for the parents to stay with the kids that first night. After that first night we ask that you have your child in the Family Life Center by 6:15 pm for announcements and opening ceremony. Our evening consists of three half-hour activities.

• 6:30 - 7:00 pm - Council time is where the children hear a Bible story or object lesson. We will have missionaries or quest speakers throughout the year. We also recognize the children who have earned awards.

• 7:00 - 7:30 pm - Handbook time takes place in small groups where children recite the verses they have memorized during the week. The T & T-ers work at their own pace, but we suggest two pages per week in order to complete the book. The silver & gold sections are optional for those kids who have extra time or are extra motivated. Please initial the pages your child has ready. Your child will get a punch for each page they complete, plus a punch for being prepared (wearing their T & T shirt & bringing their book). Later they will spend their punches at the AWANA store night. They are also rewarded with seals to wear on their shirts as they complete sections within their books.

• 7:30 - 8:15 pm - Game time is a favorite of all the kids. Tug-of-war, run races, bat balloons, and lots more.

After the last session you are to pick your child up in the Family Life Center @ 8:15 pm. We will release one child at a time so we can make sure they are safely with you. Please do not have your child meet you some were else in the Church or outside in your car. Your child will not be release until a parent comes to the room to get them. The cost for the entire year is $35 per child (book $7.95, vest/shirt $12.95, & dues $15).  There are scholarships available. If you would like to sponsor a child please contact us.