Our AWANA program meets Wednesday
night from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Kenosha Bible Church. Many
evenings have special themes for the different clubs; monthly fliers,
the KBC E-news (a weekly electronic
newsletter you can sign up for at kenoshabible.org), e-mails and the KBC
KidsNews newsletter will keep you informed about upcoming events. In
addition, for the older clubbers (Sparks and T&T Clubs), there
are several special events during the course of the year, from
Bible Quizzing to AWANA Grand Prix competition to special
retreats and outings for the older kids.
Appropriate dress for our AWANA clubs includes the club uniform
(once earned). We encourage kids to wear long pants for game
time, but this isn’t a requirement. For
safety, we do require that Sparks and T&T clubbers wear non-marking gym
shoes for game time – and please, no heelys at club (wheels
will have to be removed while at church). Clubbers who don’t
have appropriate shoes will have to sit out for many of the games
we play.
While Kenosha Bible Church substantially underwrites the cost of AWANA, a club registration fee is collected to help defray the operating costs. The registration fee can be paid for half a year ($13.00 now and again in January), or for the whole year ($24.00). In addition, after completing an entrance booklet, clubbers become official members, and are eligible to receive their uniform and handbook (which are sold at our cost – see attached price sheet). You may pre-pay for these items so that your child will receive them immediately when they are earned, or you may wait to pay until the entrance booklet is completed. If you are facing a financial situation that would make your child’s participation in AWANA a stretch, scholarship funds are available (contact the AWANA commander, Pastor Rick).
Within AWANA, a system of rewards encourages children in their handbook achievements and good behavior. Our emphasis is on positive discipline, where children see godly role models in their teachers and leaders. We delight in “catching kids being good!” However, if a child struggles with disruptive, disrespectful or dangerous behavior, the following protocol will be used. The child’s leader, after determining that the issue cannot be resolved by simple methods (changing seating arrangement, etc.) gives the misbehaving clubber a "one" count – a warning that the next offense will bring greater consequences. If a second offense occurs that evening, the clubber is given a “two” and taken to the club director or commander to discuss the problem. (You as a parent will be notified if your child were ever to get to this point.) If the clubber demonstrates continued willful defiance in attitude or action, they are given a “three” and you as parents will be called to take the child home early (at which time the problems will be explained in detail, of course). If this does occur, additional consequences will be discussed (such as missing a club night(s), or having a parent/guardian accompany the clubber during the following club meeting).
We trust this gives you an overview of the AWANA program. Thank you again for partnering with us to teach your child about God and His love for us. If you have any questions, please feel free to call, or visit our AWANA clubs with your child (please notify us if you will be staying).
If you do not have a church home, we’d be honored for you to visit KBC. We have Children’s Ministries and church services on Sundays at both 9:00 a.m. and at 10:30 a.m., with two different service styles offered at 10:30. Please call the office or surf the web for more information.
Serving in Christ,
Rick Roberts
AWANA Commander and
Pastor of Children & Family Ministries
e-mail:
PastorRick@kenoshabible.org
Our AWANA Purpose: Evangelism and intentional discipleship
of children through the following areas:
- Bible memorization
- Relationship building with Godly role models
- Relevant Bible instruction leading to life changes
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KBC PRICE LIST FOR THE 2009-10
AWANA YEAR
Registration – $13.00 per semester or $24.00 per 32 week
year
Sparks Skipper & Hiker books – newly revised* - $8.50
Books (Sparks Climber, all other clubs) - $7.00
Sparks handbook bags - $5.00
Cubbies or T&T handbook bags - $5.50
Cubbies Vest - $10.00
Sparks Vest - $10.00
Truth & Training Polo Shirt (for girls
and boys)
Youth sizes (10, 12, 14, 16) $17.50
Adult sizes (Small, Medium, Large, X-L, XX-L, XXX-L) $21.00
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* AWANA is revising the Sparks curriculum one year at a time; currently the second year (Hiker) is new. Returning Sparks who finished their second book will continue with the former curriculum; if the 2nd book wasn’t finished last year, contact Director Lori Roberts about options – they may finish the old book. |
