AWANA - The Chapel in North Canton

Updated Thursday April 10, 2008

Are you ready for AWANA?

Note the new time! The Chapel’s AWANA program kicks off on Wednesday, September 5, 2007 from 6:30-8:15 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Registration forms are available at the display table in the Main Lobby, near the Library. If you have any questions about AWANA, call our AWANA Commander, Mike Stone, at (330) 830-0146.

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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).

If you would like to find out more about AWANA or volunteer to help this year, please contact Mike Stone at (330) 830-0146.

2007-2008 AWANA Registration Forms

Click on the images below to download the registration and medical authorization forms for the 2007-2008 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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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. AWANA will kick off on Wednesday September 5th 2007 @ 6:30pm (registration night). 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 September 5th 2007 @ 6:30 pm (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 September 5th 2007 @ 6:30 pm (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 $32 per child (book - $6.00, shirt - $11 [can be re-used], dues - $15). There are scholarships available. If you would like to sponsor a child please contact us.

AWANA Dates

There is a bulletin board in the back hallway by the AWANA storage room (Room 114) that will be updated thought the year with more important dates and other activities that will be going on.

We are looking forward to another great year in learning God’s word. If you have any questions or would like to help with the Cubbies please feel free to call Mike Stone at (330-830-0146). The Director of the Cubbies is Natalie Rathbun.