“Study to show yourself Approved unto God, Workmen who Are Not Ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” II Timothy 2:15
The Awana registered First Baptist Church of Milton currently offers three (3) clubs for boys and girls from 1-2-years prior to kindergarten through the 5th grade.
CUBBIES: 1 and 2-years prior to kindergarten
SPARKS: K-2nd grade boys and girls
T&T: 3,rd 4th & 5th grade boys and girls
All Awana clubs meet on Sundays at 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
Special Thanks
We would like to extend a special thanks to the members of the First Baptist Church of Milton for sponsoring all Awana Club member registration fees.
Dear Parents,
We are pleased to have your child involved in our Awana ministries here at First Baptist Church of Milton! What a privilege it is to work together with you in the spiritual, mental, social, and physical training of your child. Awana provides a local church sponsored program for children, regardless of religious affiliation, where they can enjoy exciting games and activities, meet new friends, and learn about God and His Word, the Bible.
We’d like to share some of our plans with you in this booklet, as well as, let you know how you can be of help to us. You will want to keep this guide, so you can refer to it for future events.
Awana Club begins promptly at 5:00 p.m. Children should arrive no earlier than 4:45 p.m. Upon arrival they will check-in (points given for wearing uniform and bringing Bible, handbook,) in the fellowship hall. Cubbies MUST be dropped off and picked up by pre-registered parent or guardian. Visitors always welcome!
The first step in the clubber’s advancement is the Entrance Booklet. Please help your child learn each section, word perfect, in the order presented. Upon completion of the Entrance Booklet, your child may become an official member of Awana Clubs display their achievement awards and patches on their club uniform.
If you do not have a church home, we would like to invite you to visit our church. Our worship services are at 10:30 a.m, and 7p.m. Sunday School is at 9:00 a.m. Discipleship training is at 5:00 p.m.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
In His Service,
Holly Primeaux
Commander
Awana Awards and Award System
Awana is achievement-oriented, and achievements are recognized and rewarded. Awards are given for handbook progress, Sunday School and club attendance, and participation in special events. These patches, pins, etc., will be worn on their Awana Club uniform.
Doggie Dollars
Doggie Dollars are given to clubbers for handbook achievement, team effort, and other special accomplishments and recognition.
Club Attendance Awards
These awards will be given 4 times each club year. Clubbers are allowed one unexcused absences in each time period. These time periods are:
August 29 to October 3
October 10 to December 5
December 12 to February 13
February 20 to April 17
Handbook Completion Awards
These awards (ribbons and trophies) are given at the year-end Awards Night to clubbers who have completed their handbook.
Sunday School Awards
These awards will be given twice each club year. To earn this award, clubbers must attend Sunday School at the church of their choice each Sunday. Four unexcused absences will be allowed in each time period. These time periods are:
August 29 to December 12
January 2 to April 17
General Guidelines and Discipline
Positive Behavior Support
When people hear the word discipline, a negative connotation comes to mind. Here at First Baptist Church of Milton, we want our students to view our "discipline" in a more positive light. We want to view behavior for what it is, a choice.
On opening night, students will go through each area of the church that they will use for Awana Club. In these areas, a list of the expectations specific for that area will be listed. These rules or expectations will be taught by modeling acceptable and unacceptable behavior.
We will focus on positive behavior as much as possible by reinforcing acceptable and exemplary behavior and and rewarding it. Some of the rewards for such behavior will be verbal praise, a "high 5" or even earning a "Doggie Dollar."
Obviously, children will make bad choices at times. Awana uses a three-count method as a consequence for misbehavior.
Upon notice of misbehavior, students will warned by their leader that they are on "1." They will then be redirected and retaught the acceptable behavior for that area.
If the misbehavior continues, the child will be warned by their leader that they are on "2." The consequence will be immediate removal from their large group into a "time out" area. Students will receive counseling and will be encouraged to make better choices as well as being reminded of the consequences for misbehavior. For older students or extreme misbehavior, they may be taken to the Awana Commander for counseling.
After the third act of disobedience, the child will be on "3" and the clubber's parents will be called.
In large group settings, such as Game Time, Awana uses a five-count method to bring order and quiet. It is for the whole group. The Director or person in charge will slowly count 1-2-3-4-5 at which time there should be absolute silence.
Our Awana Motto
If ya really, really wanna…..
Be a part of AWANA…..
Then ya really, really gotta…..
SHOW LOVE, SHOW RESPECT and BE SAFE!!!
Special Activities and Events
The Awana Store
The “Store” is open to all clubbers 2 times during the club year. Clubbers spend “Doggie Dollars” they have earned to purchase various items. All look forward to store night!
Awards Night Program
Friends and families are encouraged to attend this evening of recognition for staff and clubbers from Cubbies through T&T. This program will include songs, presentations, and awards from each club. You won’t want to miss this one!
*Grand Prix
An excellent parent/child relationship builder designed to encourage achievement in something other than athletic pursuits.
Sparks and T&T Clubbers compete for design and speed trophies.
Everyone starts with a kit to build a car from a block of pine wood. (*This activity is tentative.)
*AwanaGames and Sparks-A-Rama
A year-end sporting event competing with other churches for clubbers who have completed 10 sections in their handbook. The whole family will enjoy these fun-filled events and the Pizza Party held the night before. AwanaGames is for T&T. Sparks-A-Rama is for Sparks. Participants must attend practices prior to the event. (*This activity is tentative.)
Pie in the Face
This fundraiser takes place over the entire school year to collect an offering that will be used toward a specific need for our Louisiana Awana Missionary. Boys will compete against girls. The commander or her husband will receive a “Pie in the Face” from selected clubbers depending on who brings in more offerings. A unique “Kodak” moment!
The Great ShakeUP
A four-week evangelism outreach where clubbers learn how to
invite their friends to Awana and prepare them to share their faith
The exciting themes create enthusiasm and a celebration for all
leaders, kids, their parents, and invited friends to enjoy!
Tips On How Parents Can Help
Please bring your child to club 10-15 minutes early. Team points are sometimes given for promptness.
Help your child keep their Handbook and Bible in their Awana canvas bag to avoid the “Where’s my Handbook!” panic.
Make sure your child wears his/her uniform to club. If they do not have a uniform or have not earned one yet, casual clothes and tennis shoes should be worn.
Make sure your child brings their Entrance Booklet or Handbook, Bible, and are prepared with the night’s theme. Points are given for each of these things, as well as, Sunday School attendance. Refer to “Calendar and Themes” for specific themes.
Contact your child’s Leader with questions or concerns. If after talking to the Leader, the issue is not resolved, contact the Club Director or Commander.
Help your child prepare for club each week by spending time at home with them reading and reviewing their Handbook sections and verses. If they do not have a Bible, please contact the club director. No child should be trying to complete their Handbook without a Bible.
Encourage your child by familiarizing yourself with their Handbook, especially the non-verse sections. Often these sections require more time and home related tasks and activities.
Gently remind them to spend 5-10 minutes each day on verses. Memorizing is hard work! If a child works on his/her Handbook 10 minutes each day, they can complete their book in one year.
All parents are welcome to attend any club, any night, as a visitor with their child.
Calendar and Themes
AUGUST
13-- Pre-Registration Party (Fun Jump Waterslide)
29-- Awana Kickoff (opening night)
SEPTEMBER“Bring a Friend” Month
5 -- Bring your own definition of “friend” to
Club.
12-- Bring a Picture of a Friend to Club.
19-- Invite a Friend to Club.
26 -- Beach Night (Water Games for Rec)
OCTOBER“Missions” Month
3 -- Bring Your Written Definition of a Missionary.1st Quarter Club Attendance Award Presented.
10 --Write the Verse Mark 16:15 and Bring to Club
17 --Meet a Missionary: Guest Speaker
24 --Dot Your Leader Night
31 --NO AWANA (Fall Festival) Earn Doggie Dollars at Fall Festival by dressing like Bible Characters.
NOVEMBER“Be Thankful” Month
7-- Bring Canned Goods to donate to ministry
14 --Quarterly Offering Total Announced. Bring a list or draw pictures of all of the things you are thankful to God for.
21 --NO AWANA (Thanksgiving)
28 -- *Grand Prix (tentative)
DECEMBER“Miracle Month”
5--Write Out a Miracle found in the Bible & bring it
to Club. Awana Store. 2nd Quarter Club
Attendance Award Presented.
12--Make a Birthday Card for Jesus & bring it to
Club. Christmas Parties. 1st Semester Sunday
School Attendance Award Presented.
19 --NO AWANA: Christmas Break
26 --NO AWANA: Christmas Break
JANUARY“Bible” Month
2--Draw a Picture of Your Favorite Bible Character
9--Bible Character Charades @ Rec
16--Write out Your Favorite Bible Story & bring it to
Club.
23--Write Out Your Favorite Bible Verse & bring
it to Club.
30--Bible Drill – Know your Bible verse games @
Rec.
FEBRUARY“Love” Month
6--Chocolate Night
13--Bring Valentine Cards for Jesus. Quarterly Offreing Total Announced. 3rd Quarter Club Attendance Award Presented.
20--Family Fellowship Night
27--Show your love for your country: wear red, white & blue.
MARCH “Awana Month”
6--Write the Funniest Thing You’ve Seen this Year at Awana
13--Bring a baby picture and tell how you have grown one way physically & spiritually.
