To the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory,
majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever! - Jude 1:25
How old does my child have to be to participate?
Our Awana Club includes kids from age 3 up to 6th grade, who are divided up into the Cubbies (age 3-5), Sparks (k-2nd grade) and Truth & Training clubs (3rd-6th grade). Children 7th grade and up are invited to attend the CBC youth group.
How much does it cost?
There is no fee for participation in Awana Clubs. Supplies are provided by CBC. However, any replacement supplies will have to be purchased.
Which version of the Bible does CBC AWANA use?
We use the English Standard Version (ESV) in our Awana Club. Although we know that people prefer different translations of the Bible for a variety of reasons, many of them good, we offer only handbooks based on the ESV. This prevents a lot of confusion among kids and leaders, and helps us minister with more efficiency. For clubbers who have already purchased handbooks based on other versions, we are happy to let them finish the book in that version before switching.
What does a typical club night include?
Clubbers arrive between 5:15 and 5:25pm at Kenai Middle School and play in the gym until we officially begin with our Opening Ceremony at 5:30pm. The Opening includes our theme song, pledge and announcements. Afterward, the Cubbies go to their own room for games, songs, puppets, crafts and instructions. Meanwhile, the T&T and Sparks Clubs split up for their own group time, which usually includes songs and a story or discussion. Each club also has handbook time, where kids can recite the memory verses they practiced throughout the week to their leaders, who can sign off on their accomplishments.
What if my child has attended a different Awana Club?
We welcome kids from any church or any other Awana Club. In fact, your child may even participate in both clubs at once! (We have some who do.) At CBC, we want to minister to the community as a whole, not only the folks who we see every Sunday. If we can support the efforts of other godly churches in our area, we’ll do it! All we ask is that clubbers recognize and respect the fact that we may do things a bit differently than they are used to. For our part, we are happy to honor the work that clubbers have already done, so they won’t be required to start over in their handbooks.
How can I help with the CBC Awana program?
Thanks for asking! Whether you have a child in our Awana Club or not, we would be delighted to have you participate in our ministry. There are a variety of ways you can do this: 1) donating to this ministry, 2) volunteering on a temporary basis, or 3) joining our leadership team, 4) Of course, adding our Awana ministry to your prayers. If any of these options interest you, please contact us to discuss your thoughts. There are quite a few ways that you can help without making a long-term commitment- taking photos and video for a day, bringing a snack, decorating for theme night, and more! Please do realize that if you would like to assume a role in which you interact with the kids, you will need to undergo a training/screening process.