AWANA

Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 8 PM

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Information about our program


Awana is an international, nondenominational, Bible-centered youth organization providing weekday clubs and programs for three year olds through 6th grade. The name AWANA comes from the first letters of Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed (2 Tim 2:15). Awana strongly emphasizes memorizing and understanding scripture. Psalm 119:11 says, Thy (God's) Word (the Bible) have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee. The Bible teaches that studying (2 Tim 2:15) and memorizing God's Word are keys to winning the battle against sin. The Word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart (Heb 4:12). Our children discover that the verses they learn in Awana help them live Christ-honoring lives.


DROP OFF

All children must be escorted into the building by an adult.

Cubbies can be dropped off in their classroom.

Sparks/T&T students will check-in with the secretaries in the commons before entering the sanctuary.


PICK-UP at 8 p.m.

Cubbies: Pick up from their classroom

Sparks and T&T: Commons

A typical night for Sparks and T&T students at AWANA includes three segments:

1. Game Time: Game time encourages Christian sportsmanship, fellowship, cooperation, team spirit and friendship. We goal to get all of our children to participate, unleashing natural energy & enthusiasm.


2. Handbook Time: Using achievement-oriented learning, AWANA training emphasizes the importance of God & His Word for sound living. Clubbers progress through handbooks at their own pace & leaders meet with them individually to go over what they have learned. There are approximately 90 verses in each workbook.


3. Council Time: This time includes a Bible Story, music, announcements, and awards & recognition for individual handbook progress & points scored in team play.


*NOTE: Kids can register at any time during the club year, simply by arriving on Wednesdays by 6:30 p.m. and speaking with the secretaries at the registration tables.


If you would like more information on our Awana program or to volunteer, please contact:

James O'Neill, Awana Commander - at 763-639-7243 or jamesoneill4694@gmail.com

Kristen Ruopsa, Children's Director - at 763-682-6846 or kristen@buffalofree.org

  • We have three groups: the Cubbies, the Sparks, and the T&T. 


    The Cubbies is for children aged three and four—must be three by the start of the school year and potty-trained. They celebrate the spiritual potential of preschoolers by helping them develop respect for God, His Son, and His Word. 


    The Sparks are for Kindergarten through 2nd grade. The goal for the Sparks group is to ignite 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. In the Sparks program we explore the people of the Bible, memorize Bible verses, complete the handbook, and have a lot of fun while helping the kids build their very own community! 


    The T&T group is for 3rd-6th grade. T&T stands for truth and training. In this curriculum series we focus on teaching kids the truth of God's Word, training them to follow Jesus, while exploring fundamental doctrines of Christianity such as the character and nature of God, the structure and sequence of the Bible, the redemption narrative of Jesus, and key practices for followers of Jesus. Our primary goal in this program is to encourage kids to engage in biblical and relational discipleship. T&T helps students to grow and develop as lifelong followers of Jesus with a community of people their own age.


    Founded in 1950, the Awana ministry is an international nondenominational Bible-centered children's and youth ministry. Buffalo Evangelical Free Church chartered its Awana club in 1992 and we have been committed to the evangelism and discipleship of children through weekly club meetings during the school year. Our Awana program is something we as a church are proud of. Our goal is to make disciples by passing faith from one generation to the next. 

  • 2023 - 2024
    09.13     1st Night of Awana: Cook-Out Kick-Off
    09.20    In the Beginning: Dress like something in space. (Planet, star, rocket, alien, etc.)
    09.27    Animal Night: Bring a stuffed animal or dress up like an animal.
    10.04    Friend Night: Bring a friend. Get shares and points for your team if you do.
    10.11      High Five Night: Do things in fives - run 4 laps around the game square, say 5 verses, give high fives all night, etc.
    10.18     NO CLUB: Fall Break
    10.25     Pastor Appreciation Night: Write a note of appreciation to your pastor.
    11.01       Club Color Night: Wear clothing and accessories in your club color - Yellow for Puggles, Blue for Cubbies, Red for Sparks, Green for T&T.  Use Stickers, nail polish, face paint, and more! Winners will be picked!
    11.08      Red White and Blue Night: Veterans Day Celebration - dress as a soldier or wear red, white, and blue colors.
    11.15       Thanks Night: Think of someone you are grateful for and write that person a short note of thanks. Young children can draw a picture that illustrates their feelings.
    11.22      NO CLUB: Thanksgiving Break
    11.29      King and Queens Night: Dress as royalty.
    12.06     Sharing and Caring Night - Christmas: Bring paper and/or personal care items for the food shelf.
    12.13      Double Share Night: Earn double shares for each section passed.
    12.20     Wise Men Night: Dress up as wise men, or women, or wear a star.
    12.27     NO CLUB: Christmas Break
    01.03     NO CLUB: Leaders Meeting
    01.10      Snowflake Night: Cut up snowflakes during council time.
    01.17      Flashlight Night: Bring a flashlight to let your light shine!
    01.24     Roman Night: Wear an old sheet like a toga over your clothes. During game time, you must speed walk around the game square in your costume.
    01.31      Sharing and Caring Night, Souper Bowl: Dress up with your favorite team attire AND bring non-perishable food or money for the local food shelf.
    02.07     Copycat Night: Dress up as twins with a friend.
    02.14      I Love You Night: Bring valentines for your leaders (remember your song leader, game time leaders, secretaries, etc.)
    02.21      Future Night: Dress up like what you want to be in the future.
    02.28     Favorite Toy Night: Show and tell about your favorite toy or game.
    03.06     Crazy Hair Night: Make your hair to be as crazy as possible.
    03.13      John 3:16 Night
    03.20     Fashion Disaster Night: Dress as mismatched as you can.
    03.27     Passover Night: Dress as a person during Jesus' time.
    04.03    No Club: Spring Break
    04.10     Double Share Night: Earn double shares for each section passed.
    04.17     Freckles Night: Say as many verses as you can, your leader will get a colored dot for each verse that you say.
    04.24    Grace Night
    05.01     Award Ceremony Practice Night
    05.08    AWANA AWARDS NIGHT!: Final night of Awana, invite the whole family to see you receive an award.

  • Each week the students will earn AWANA bucks through participating in the theme night and/or by completing sections of their handbooks. One night per month the AWANA store will open and when the students have finished their handbook time they can go and spend their AWANA bucks on prizes and treats. If they choose to not spend anything, they can save it to spend at a later time.

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