WHAT IS AWANA?

Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed

Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, handling accurately the word of truth.(2 Timothy 2:15, the Awana key verse)

Awana is an international,

non-denominational, Bible-centered youth

organization providing a comprehensive,

structured program for the spiritual growth

and evangelism of our children. Awana

strives to educate children and youth of all

ages to know, love and serve Jesus Christ.

Click here to Download and Print Awana 2009-2010 Registration Form

The following Awana clubs are offered through Fairfield Baptist:

*Puggles - (2 years of age; must turn 2 before Sept. 1st)

*Cubbies - (Pre-K, 3 to 5 years of age; must turn 3 before Sept. 1st)

* Sparks - (Kindergarten - 2ND grade)

* Truth & Training - (3RD - 6TH grade)

* Trek - (7TH - 8TH grade)

* Journey - (9TH - 12TH grade)

CLUB SCHEDULE:

Clubs meet every Sunday, 5:00-6:45 PM.

Our first meeting this year will be August 30th, 2009.

Our last meeting will be May 23rd, 2010.

Refer to the calendar in the Parent Manual for more details.

CLUB STRUCTURE:

Awana provides weekly club meetings, divided into the following activities:

1. Handbook Time - All clubs dedicate time to Bible scripture memorization and application using age-appropriate handbooks. All Bible verses are taken word-for-word from the New King James Version (NKJV) of the Bible. Clubbers should be studying these books during the week, and are rewarded each week according to their progress.
2. Council Time/Story Time - All clubs are presented with an age-appropriate Bible message, often including a presentation of the gospel message of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.
3. Game Time - Sparks and T&T practice teamwork and good sportsmanship by competing in fun, organized games. Weather permitting, Game Time is held outside in the East parking lot. Please have your children wear clothing appropriate for Game Time (no flip-flops, etc).
4. Award Time - Clubbers are recognized for completing sections in their handbooks.

AWARDS AND REWARDS:

The Awana curriculum is fun, but it is also a lot of work! As such, we like to award and reward our clubbers for their achievements:

• Shares: Sparks and T&T clubbers earn "shares" during the year for completing sections in their handbook, as well as other activities. These shares can then be redeemed in the Awana Store (held three times per year) for various prizes.
• Uniform Awards: After reaching specific milestones in their handbook, clubbers are presented with awards which attach to their uniform.
• Book Awards: At our Year-End Awards Ceremony, Book Awards are presented to all clubbers who have completed their handbook this year. The Book Awards culminate in the Citation Award, awarded to graduating seniors who complete the requirements for all ten years from T&T through Journey.

Some Book Award recipients are eligible for scholarships from certain universities. See http://www.24-7ministries.net/students/scholarships/ for more information.

REGISTRATION FEES:

Registration forms may also be found in the Parent Manual, by contacting the church office, or you may download and print the AWANA Parent Manual from here.

The fees for the 2009-10 year are $30 per child (except for Puggles), plus a $10 new uniform fee (which includes a book bag) if necessary.  Fees for Puggles are $15 per child, and no uniform fee.  If you register after January 1, your fees are reduced by $10 (but the new uniform fee is still applicable).

The maximum cost per family is $110 per year. 

Scholarships and Payment Plans:

Ideally, all fees are paid at the time of registration. However, scholarships and alternative payment plans are available for those who need them. Please contact the church office or the Awana Commander for more information.

All checks should be made payable to "Fairfield Baptist Church". Please include "Awana" in the memo line.

For more information about the Awana program at Fairfield Baptist, please use the contact box below we would be happy to share with you how your children may become a part of our Awana program.

For more information about Awana in general,
see www.awana.org or www.awanatexas.org.