Awana: A Time for Preparation

Posted by David on August 21, 2009 under Bethel News, Upcoming Events |

  It is that time of the year again…Awana time!  Our kids are heading back to school, or in some cases just starting for the first time.  It is a time of excitement and yet of anxiousness.  In other words, many unknowns exist for kids when it comes to starting a new school year, such as:  “What teacher will I have?”, “Will I make new friends?”, “How well will I do?”….(Although I believe the latter question applies to parents rather than the kids).  It is this time of year and these types of questions that present us with the reality that we do not know what the future holds.  Plain and simple, we just don’t know what God has in store for each of us tomorrow or even the next five minutes!

This presents  another question:  “How do I prepare my child for the unknown?”.  Answer: “By presenting them with what is known”.    Within a few weeks Awana programs will be starting all across our nation.  What is Awana?  The word Awana is an acronym that stands for “Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed”.  This is taken from 2 Timothy 2:15 in which God’s Word states to “Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman needeth no to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth“.  The program Awana is a way for a church, such as Bethel Baptist, to help you as a parent present your child with what can be known…And that is God’s Word!

At Awana, your child will learn not only what God’s Word teaches us, but also what He promises to us when we put our trust and faith upon His Son Jesus and the sacrifice that was made for you and me.  It is the Gospel…the Good News!  Your child will work hard, but not without the element of FUN!  Throughout the year, we have fun activities such as: crazy hair night, trunk-or-treat, Awana fair, and even a wooden pine car derby!

So, when does Awana start?  Our Awana program will start Wednesday, September 9th, at 6:30 pm and we will dismiss right before 8:00pm.  This same schedule will be followed every Wednesday night throughout the school year.  We have four possible age groups for your child: Puggles (2 to 3 yr. olds), Cubbies (preschool), Sparks (K to 2nd), T&T (3rd to 6th).  If you have any questions regarding your childs involvement in the Awana program at Bethel Baptist or if you would like to be a volunteer, please contact David Stewart @ 479-644-7592 or david@bethelbentonville.com.  We are willing and would love to help you prepare your child for the unknowns of life.