AWANA stands for "Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed", from 2 Tim 2:15. It is a nondenominational youth ministry whose goal is to reach boys and girls with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and train them to serve Him in accordance with 2 Tim 2:15. The program can be found in 13,000 churches in 110 countries around the world.
Contact the CBC office for questions about how the program works, or how you can help!
Initial sign up for AWANA commences in late August or early September (check the events tab). Also, kids can jump in at any point during the school year.
This is the general schedule for the CBC AWANA Clubs for 2024-2025.
Please know that your child’s safety is important to us! Every adult that serves in AWANA (ages eighteen and up) has undergone a background screening. In addition, we have a new check in and check out procedure to make it easier for parents/guardians of children pre-K through 6th grade:
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Upon arrival, parents or guardians please bring your child(ren) to the designated check-in area inside the church.
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Using the iPad touch screen, enter the parent phone number (home or cell).
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The screen will display all adults and children associated with that number. The parent will then select the child attending AWANA.
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The program will automatically print two identical stickers for each child (ages preschool–sixth grade). The parent will put one sticker on the child’s back and keep the other to be presented upon picking up the child.
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When picking up the child, the parent/guardian will give the sticker with the child’s name and security code to the class leader. The leader will compare the label to ensure the child is being released to the correct person. If you have a different person picking up, a photo of the check-in label will be accepted.
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IF YOU HAVE SOMEONE ELSE PICK UP YOUR CHILD, YOU CAN TAKE A PICTURE OF THE STICKER AND SEND IT TO THE PERSON WHO WILL BE PICKING UP YOUR CHILD.
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Only the sanctuary doors will be open to enter and check-in.
Children 3rd through 6th grade will be picked up from the sanctuary. Pre-K through 2nd grade will be picked up from their classrooms.
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NEW Check-in Check-out Procedure
Frequently Asked Questions
Why AWANA?
AWANA consists of a fun mixture of scripture memorization, council time/singing, and the ever popular game time. If your desire is to ground your child in a knowledge of the scriptures, check out AWANA.
Who Can Attend?
Youth throughout the community are welcome to attend.
When is it held?
AWANA is every Wednesday evening from 6:20 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. starting in September and going to the first week of May.
What is the cost?
Call the office for information on the cost of books and vests/shirts. If finances are a difficulty for you an alternative means of purchasing the uniform is available. Please let the office know.
We like to have some fun and so each Wednesday night has a theme. In the past we have had: duct tape night where your child brings their custom made duct tape attire or accessory; face paint night, where kids come with their faces painted!. Click here for the current year theme night schedule.
How Can I Help?
We encourage parents to get involved in helping at AWANA! There are many opportunities available to match up to the gift you have, including listeners, secretaries, game leaders and club leaders and helpers. Please prayerfully consider how you can help and then contact us for more information. Training is provided.
What is the "Grand Prix"?
Each year Sparks and T&T clubbers come together with their families and race their cars! And it is more than just building a race car and watching it run down the track. It helps to build a bond between kids and their parents as they work together to design the best car ever. And everyone who attends will hear the good news that God loves them and sent His Son to rescue them from sin.
Clubs
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Pre-School Ages 4-5-6
Cubbies® celebrates the spiritual potential of preschoolers by helping them develop respect for God, His Son and His Word.
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Cubbies is divided into two groups, Young Cubbies (4 and young 5 year olds), and Cubbies (Older 5 year-olds and 6 year olds not going to K)
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Sparks K-2
Sparks® ignites the curiosity of early elementary-age kids to learn about the people and events of the Bible, building a foundation of wisdom for knowing Christ.
Sparks is divided into three years (K, 1st and 2nd grades), each with a unique rank: HangGlider®, WingRunner® and SkyStormer™.
Truth & Training Grades 3-6
The T&T (Truth & Training) curriculum teaches kids the truth of God's Word, trains them to follow Him and practice His grace. In this 4 year curriculum series (3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grades), kids will explore the fundamental doctrines of Christianity:
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The character and nature of God
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The structure & sequence of the Bible
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The redemption narrative
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Key practices for followers of Jesus​
Trek Grades 6-8
Trek challenges students to wrestle with the three most important questions they’re asking in middle school:
Who am I?
Why am I here?
Who’s with me?
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By allowing students to dive deep into the Scriptures and answer these questions for themselves we allow them to own their faith and discover what they actually believe.
Journey Grades 9-12
Journey® establishes high school students as lifelong disciples through a deep study of God's Word, mobilizing them to live with godly perspective and evident faith.
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Journey is a multi-year high school ministry curriculum including Disciples, Advocates, and Witnesses.
Theme Nights
January 8
Missions Month
In January, we focus on missions. Jesus came to seek and save people. Is that your goal too?
February 5
Grand Prix is Coming!
Attention racers: Get your car kit and draw a design tonight. Car kits are $2.00. Two too much? Then we will give you a kit.
March 5
Grand Prix Night!
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! Weigh-in begins at 5:59 pm - racing follows as quickly as possible. Don't be late!
January 15
Missionary Night
God's grace involves suffering as He makes us like Jesus. Corrie Ten Boom learned to trust God in all circumstances. Will you?
February 12
St. Valentines Night
Color teams are awarded 100 bonus points for each clubber wearing red in addition to their uniform.
January 22
Pennies for Missions Night
Support our AWANA missionaries. Bring some pennies or dollars to support our missionaries!
February 19
Chicken Pox Night
We want to see spots tonight! Club leaders get a "chick pox" sticker on their face for every handbook section completed by their club.
January 29
Soup-er Bowl Night!
Missionaries are servants, meeting physical and spiritual needs. Bring a canned good for the Pierre food pantry.
February 26
Stump Ron Night
During large group time clubbers can ask Ron to answer their questions about God, the Bible, or any other related topic!