Welcome to Awana at Calvary Bible Church. We are pleased to have the opportunity to teach and encourage your child. All children Age 3 - Grade 6 are eligible to participate. Wile your child might presently only attend Awana, all of our church services and activities are available to your entire family.

The clubs are organized as follows:

Note that youth group for young people grades 7-12 and Adult Bible study meet during this time. This ministers to the needs of the whole family. A Staffed nursery is available for the children of adults attending the Bible study.

Our Awana clubs are part of more than 40,000 Awana clubs, which operate around the world. These community clubs are open to all youth. For more information click on Awana Clubs International click the button below.

What Is Awana?

The name Awana is an acronym that stands for approved workmen are not ashamed . It is taken from the Bible in II Timothy 2:15 which reads, "Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth." (KJV) As one of the fastest growing youth organizations, Awana provides a local church-sponsored program for boys and girls of all ages. Our hope is that all club members will develop faith in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior, and then build on that foundation to become obedient servants of God.

Awana at Calvary Bible Church is staffed with volunteer leaders who are church members. Each is chosen for their commitment to Jesus Christ and their love for children. These individuals are concerned about each young person and spend many hours training and preparation for this ministry.

Why Do Children Enjoy Awana?

Awana clubs are loaded with exciting activities! Three segments (game time, handbook time and council time) provide start-to-finish adventure. And there is a purpose in each.

Game Time
Every Awana club meeting has a game time, which includes age appropriate team and individual competition. Dozens of organized games allow everyone to participate in teach teamwork and sportsmanship.

Handbook Time
Using achievement-oriented learning segments (sections), Awana training emphasizes the importance of God's word for sound living. Clubbers progress through graded handbooks, working individually and together with their leader.

Council Time
This is a general session for everyone. It is a time for group Bible study, followed by awards and recognition for individual handbook progress and for points scored in team play.

Special Events
Awana activities extend beyond weekly meetings. Special events include Scholarship Camp, Olympics, Bible Quizzing and Grand Prix just to name a few of the year-round exciting activities.

Club Costs

Why do parents pay for books, uniforms and dues? Multiply the cost of uniforms, books and awards by the number of clubbers. The cost of having an Awana ministry is significant. Awana realizes this and has instituted the dues policy so that the ministry does not become a drain on the budget of the local church. Calvary Bible Church supports Awana generously but parents need to pay for books, uniforms and dues for their children so other ministries may develop and grow.

Clubbers are not eligible to receive a handbook and uniform until they have passed the entrance test. Arrangement for payment must be made before uniforms and books will be issued. There may be additional costs for special events and field trips.