AWANA

AWANA Clubs

Starting again on September 12th

Where: Grace Church 160 Seremma Court, Lake Katrine NY
When: Thursday Evenings 6:30-8 pm (no club the last Thursday of the month) (No Club if Kingston Schools are closed)
Questions/Comments: Commander Ray Miller 845-339-2679/[email protected]

Cubbies: 3-4 year olds
Sparks: K-2nd grade
T&T (Truth and Training): 3rd-6th grade

The cost per clubber is $30.00, checks payable to Grace Church.
Each clubber is to bring a bible, pencil and their AWANA book to participate.

We also offer a variety of groups for adults, that meet on Thursday evenings, you can attend while your child enjoys their time at AWANA. Click HERE to see the groups to choose from.

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.
2 Timothy 2:15

For over 60 years, AWANA has been a leader in children’s ministry, helping churches and parents worldwide raise children and youth to know, love, and serve Christ.
At Grace Church we're committed to the safety of your child. All of our support staff has been interviewed and trained before being released to work with the children entrusted to us. Our desire is to minister the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ to your children and you. We hope you’ll take some time to check out this exciting and dynamic program.
For more information please contact Commander Ray Miller at 845-339-2679.

Parents will need to update their contact info and inform us of any allergies, special needs etc. when you register your child. There will be a sign in and out each week.
The cost of AWANA is $30/clubber. Checks can be made out to Grace Community Church with AWANA in the memo.

AWANA 2024-2025 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
September 12th Club starts/registration night
19th Club meeting-invite a friend
26th NO CLUB

October 3rd Club meeting
10th Club meeting/invite a friend
17th Club meeting/Pajama Night invite a friend
24th NO CLUB
31st NO CLUB

November 7th Club meeting
14th Club meeting Essentials closet collection/Family gym night
21st Club meeting
28th NO CLUB Happy Thanksgiving

December 5th Club meeting invite a friend
12th Club meeting
19th Club Christmas Story Reading
26th NO CLUB Merry Christmas

January 2nd Club meeting
9th Club meeting Match box Derby (in place of Gym time)
16th Club meeting invite a friend
23rd Club meeting
30th NO CLUB

February 6th Club meeting Valentines for Jesus/ Family Gym night
13th Club meeting
20th Club meeting
27th NO CLUB

March 6th Club meeting
13th Club meeting
20th AWANA Grand Prix
27th NO CLUB

April 3rd Club meeting
10th Club meeting
17th Club Hike (TBD)
24th NO CLUB

May 1st Club meeting
8th last club/make your own ice cream sundae
*No club if Kingston schools are closed; any questions call Commander Ray 845-339-2679 grace4ulster on facebook for updates and cancellations; Grace church 845-382-2288

Overview of AWANA

e're glad that you want to know more about the AWANA program at Grace Community Church. We are sure that our AWANA Club will be a place of learning and excitement that will have a positive influence on your child.

Each Club within AWANA is designed for a specific age group. Pre-schoolers attend Cubbies, kids in Kindergarten through 2nd grade attend Sparks, and 3rd-6th graders attend Truth and Training.

AWANA offers several opportunities for your child to grow spiritually through scripture memorization and basic understanding of biblical principals and doctrines.

A typical night is divided into three parts:

Handbook Time
Game Time
Council Time

Each AWANA Clubber has the opportunity to earn exciting awards. These awards can be worn on the uniform. Some awards are basic and are given for completion of particular tasks, while others are given for completing one or more years of handbook work. Each child works at their own pace and will be guided and helped by a caring leader.

AWANA also provides an opportunity for children to learn to compete as a team and not just as individuals. They will learn to win and lose with a proper attitude of fair play and sportsmanship.

The goal of AWANA is to reach boys and girls with the gospel of Jesus Christ and to train them to serve Him with all their lives.

CUBBIES

CUBBIES is the AWANA club for preschoolers is built on two premises:

Young children can and should receive spiritual training.
Home is the primary place for spiritual training.

Our preschool program meets these needs through ... FUN - and lots of it! Cubbies is fun with a purpose. Games, puppets, crafts, awards and other activities transform our preschool program into a lively weekly experience where fun and learning go hand in hand.

CUBBIES
6:30 In the sanctuary for opening
6:35-7:00 Lesson in the class
7:00-7:25 Games
(2nd Thursday of the month no sanctuary games)
7:25-7:50 Handbook
7:50-8:00 Closing/Awards

SPARKS

The SPARKS program is firmly grounded in the Bible. During their time in Sparks, your child will learn basic truths about God, Jesus Christ, salvation, and the Bible. They will also hear a clear and consistent presentation of the gospel message, and memorize and review over 65 bible verses establishing a foundation of biblical wisdom.

SPARKIES
6:30 In the sanctuary for opening
6:35-7:00 Lesson in the class
7:00-7:25 Handbook (listeners to assist)
7:25-7:50 Games
7:50-8:00 Closing/Awards

TRUTH & TRAINING

The name TRUTH &
TRAINING (T&T) reflects the passion of AWANA to teach 3rd- 6th grade boys and girls the truth of God’s Word and to train them to follow Christ in their daily lives. Our goal is that many of today’s young people will become tomorrow’s church leaders.

T&T is equipped with a variety of dynamic tools to accomplish this mission:

Four handbooks of increasing difficulty which teach children that life’s ultimate adventure is a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
A cast of fun characters that boys and girls learn from and follow on interesting journeys in the handbooks
Weekly meetings that expose children to the gospel message, Scripture memory, Bible study, awards, team-oriented games and gut-busting fun
A Bible-centered curriculum that helps kids build a firm foundation for their faith, hide God’s Word in their heart and apply the truths of Scripture to their daily lives
Interactive CDs that use exciting high-tech games to teach and reinforce key biblical truths