Awana Schedule for 2011-2012 Wednesdays, 6:45-8:15pm

LEADERS MEETING: Wednesday, August 17 at 6pm

Unit 3: Love Like Jesus Loves Council Time Memory Verse: 1 Corinthians 13:13 And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.

August 24thFamily Kick-O Cookout 6:30-8:00 Includes registration, orientation, & fun!

Welcome to Twelfth Avenue Baptist Church Awana Kids Club

Awana is TABCs ministry to help families in their all-important task of training their children to love and serve God. Each meeting begins with Opening Square and then the children rotate through 3 sections with children their same age.

Unit 1: Bible Basics Council Time Memory Verse: John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. and Books of the Bible

Through Opening, Games, Handbook Time, and Counsel Time, children learn Gods Word and how to apply it to daily living. They practice Godly habits in play and study, and they discover the joy and peace found in living Gods way.

August 31stRegular Awana night, 6:45-8:15 September 7thRegular Awana night, 6:45-8:15 September 14thRegular Awana night, 6:45-8:15 September 21stRegular Awana night, 6:45-8:15 September 28thRegular Awana night, 6:45-8:15

January 4thRegular Awana night, 6:45-8:15 January 11thRegular Awana night, 6:45-8:15 January 18thDuring Handbook Time well have Ice Cream Sundaes. Wear shorts & ipops! January 25thRegular Awana night, 6:45-8:15 February 1stDuring Council Time well talk about kids around the world. Dress international! February 8thRegular Awana night, 6:45-8:15 February 15thNO MEETING because Parent Teacher Conferences February 22thRegular Awana night, 6:45-8:15

Cubbies (3 & 4 year olds)

Verse: 1 John 4:10
Cubbies begins at 6:50 until 8pm. (Parents with older children drop them off first and pick them up last). Supervision is provided from 6:45 8:15, if needed. Cubbies enjoy Bible stories, games and snacks. They progress through their book together, learning one abbreviated Bible verse a week. Please note CUBBIES MUST BE 3 YEARS OLD BY SEPTEMBER 1.

October 5th Family Celebration & Awards, Praying Together, 6:30-8:00

October 12thNO MEETING because Missions Conference at TABC is October 9-12 October 19thNO MEETING because Parent Teacher Conferences
Unit 2: ABCs of Salvation Council Time Memory Verse: 1 John 1: 8 & 9 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

February 29thFamily Celebration & Awards, Bible Story Time, 6:30-8:00

Unit 4: Hunting for Gods Treasure Council Time Memory Verse: Matthew 6:21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Sparks (K-2nd Graders)

Verse: John 3:16
Sparks are separated by age and work through their handbook at their own pace. Parents help the children learn their verses and sign their handbook, earning the child points at club. Sparks love having fun and learning about God with their friends.

T&T (3rd & 4th Graders)

3rd & 4th graders learn longer Bible passages and are challenged to use the verses they learn to live Gods way. T&Ters must be able to say their verse from memory, with only 1 help, on at least two different meeting nights to earn an award.

October 26thRegular Awana night, 6:45-8:15 November 2ndDuring Handbook Time well make Christmas Shoeboxes. Wear Red & Green! November 9thRegular Awana night, 6:45-8:15 November 16thDuring Council Time well have Son Seeker Worship. Come ready to rock! November 23rdNO MEETING because Thanksgiving November 30thRegular Awana night, 6:45-8:15 December 7thRegular Awana night, 6:45-8:15

March 7thRegular Awana night, 6:45-8:15 March 14thRegular Awana night, 6:45-8:15 March 21stNO MEETING because Spring Break March 28stRegular Awana night, 6:45-8:15 April 4thDuring Handbook Time well have Bible Quizzing Fun. Wear your team colors! April 11thRegular Awana night, 6:45-8:15 April 18thDuring Council Time well have a visit from some Emporia Zoo critters. Dress safari! April 25th Regular Awana night, 6:45-8:15

May 2ndAward Celebration & Family Cookout & Fun, 6:30-8:00

ChallenG3ers (5th Graders)

5th Graders meet each Wednesday evening in Room 1, South Bldg., to study the Bible, play, and learn how to live their lives Gods way.

December 14thFamily Celebration & Awards, Giving a Blessing, 6:30-8:00

COMMUNICATION TIPS: REMINDERS: Check out our facebook page at TABC Awana Club for the latest info. OR, sign up to receive a text message reminder (only for family nights and emergency cancelations). CANCELATIONS: In case of severe weather, we will also post cancellations on KVOE and KANS. If school is cancelled or dismissed early on a Wednesday, we will NOT meet. SAFETY TIPS: CHECK-IN/ CHECK-OUT: To help us provide a secured environment, please deliver your children into the building. Once the child has checked in at the attendance cart, they will be supervised by AWANA sta until the parent (or authorized person) picks up the child from the attendance cart at the end of the day. This is inconvenient, we know, but we appreciate your patience as we protect our children. PARKING LOT: We now share the parking lot with student drivers, so please carefully supervise your children once you leave the building. You may park farther south in the lot to stay out of the congestion. Although you may only enter through the north main door, you will be able to exit through any door. MEDICAL RELEASE FORM: Be sure your child has an updated and notarized medical release form on le. Keep us informed of changes in contact information or medical conditions. DONATION OPPORTUNITIES: COST: At TABC we do not charge for AWANA materials so that everyone may participate. However, donations are welcome and donation envelopes are available at the secretarys cart. ADOPT-A-CLUB: We have adopted an AWANA Club in Kenya, Africa, and provide their books, badges, and uniforms for about $6.00 a week . Parents and kids can put their donations in the collection box kept at the secretarys cart. We encourage kids to work to earn their own money they can personally share with our Kenyan club friends.

FAMILY CELEBRATION & AWARDS TIPS: MEAL: We will always provide a simple meal for your whole at 6:30pm on Family Nights. We know life can be hectic and we want to help. DEVOTIONAL ACTIVITY: It is hard with our busy lives to provide the consistent spiritual input we want in our childrens lives. So an important part of Family Nights is sharing ideas and encouraging each other on our journey. This year we will focus on 3 components of family devotions: praying together, telling Bible stories, and giving a blessing. AWARDS: Family night ends with each child taking the stage with their group and being recognized for their hard work. It takes time, but what a valuable way to encourage our kids to hide Gods word in their heart. Mark your calendar now for these important dates. PARENT VOLUNTEER TIPS: Please consider helping at AWANA once a month. Your consistent volunteering covers when regular sta need to be gone or provide extra assistance for children who need one-on-one help.

620.342.8830 www.12thavenue.org tabc@12thavenue.org

Twelfth Avenue Baptist Church

2023 W 12th Avenue, Emporia, KS 66801

AWANA Parent Tips

HANDBOOK TIPS: BROCHURE: When a clubber rst comes or begins a new grade, they must rst complete the appropriate brochure. After it is completed, they will receive their new book and vest/t-shirt. PACE: We recommend learning one new verse a week for most children. We also emphasize reviewing previously learned verses weekly. At TABC, we require every verse to be recited twice, on two dierent dates. This slows the kids down, but increases their retention of the verses, which we think is more important. We want the verses hidden in their hearts, not just temporarily learned to cram for the test. PARENT SIGNATURE: To encourage kids to review and learn new verses at home, we will give extra points every time a parent signs their name by a verse, indicating that the child practiced reciting that verse to the parent. HELPS: Sparks children may be given two helps as they recite their verses (Kindergarten children may also have help with the reference). T&Ts are allowed only one help.