What is Awana?

Awana is a Bible-centered discipleship ministry for kids pre-k though 6th grade that has been helping churches teach God's Word for more than 75 years. The name Awana comes from "Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed"(2 Timothy 2:15), reflecting the desire to help young people know, understand, and confidently live out God's truth.

At Grace, Awana is much more than games, awards, and memorizing verses.  Our heart is for every child to clearly understand the Gospel and know that eternal life is received by believing in Jesus Christ alone. We want every child to have the opportunity to hear and understand the good news of what Jesus has done for them and to know they can have assurance of everlasting life because they believe in Him.

But we don't want to stop there.

As children grow in their faith, we want to help equip them to understand the Bible for themselves and live it out in everyday life. We want them to grow in their love for God, learn to serve others, build meaningful relationships, and develop a foundation in God's Word that will stay with them as they grow.

Each week, kids experience a fun and welcoming environment filled with Bible teaching, Scripture memory, friendship, and games. Everything we do—from handbook time to lessons to game time—is designed to help God's truth move beyond simply being something children know to something that begins to shape their hearts and lives.

Our hope is that Awana at Grace helps raise up the next generation with a clear understanding of the Gospel, confidence in God's promises, and practical tools to know and live out God's Word.

What Des a Night at Awana Look Like?

Every Wednesday night is filled with fun, friendship, learning, and opportunities to grow in God's Word! While each club experiences the night in ways appropriate for their age, our evenings generally include:

Check-In | 6:15 PM
Kids arrive, check in, connect with their leaders and friends, and get ready for the night!

Opening Time
We gather together for opening ceremonies, including flag ceremonies, music, announcements, and a chance to start the night together.

Bible Verse Memory Time
Clubbers spend time working through God's Word with their leaders. We stress learning verses at home and then saying them here at club. Scripture memory is about more than simply saying verses—we want kids to understand what God's Word says and begin building a foundation they can carry with them throughout their lives.

Game Time
Game time is full of energy and fun! Kids learn teamwork, fair play, and how to have God-honoring attitudes and actions—whether they win or lose!

Class Time
Our class teachers have the opportunity to personally invest in kids and help them dig into the Bible. Together, they learn what God's Word says, what it means, and how they can understand and apply it in their lives.

Closing & Rewards
We celebrate accomplishments and recognize the hard work of our clubbers! We also use this time to help equip kids to share the Gospel with others. Rewards, we use fun awards to introduce the biblical concept of heavenly rewards for faithfully serving God.
 

Every moment is a teaching moment at Awana. From games and conversations to Bible lessons and awards, we want every part of the night to point kids toward knowing God's truth, growing in their faith, loving others, and learning to live for what matters for eternity.​