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.

As we grow, you’ll notice that though we aren’t changing the ministries we offer too radically, we are consolidating the vision of our children’s ministries under a name that clearly identifies kids as part of our larger church community – the “kids on the hill.”

Bethel is “the church on the hill.” That’s partly because we’re on a hill, but also because of Jesus’ statement that a city set on a hill cannot be hidden. We want our lights to shine, which is the desire we have for the children to whom we minister also. So if your kids don’t have a place to go, we’d love to have them on this hill!