We all face various seasons of ministry. God can calls and directs us throughout our lives. Sometimes we may not fully understand why He leads us where He does, but we know it is always for His glory. What some may not know is that for the last five years “Commander Bill” has not served … [Read more…]
When I was in high school many years ago, I was on the cross country team. We would compete against other schools in a two mile race. I will admit that I was not one of the better runners on the team, but I did learn some valuable lessons, some of which can be applied … [Read more…]
If you have been involved with Awana for any number of years, then you may have heard about Cubbie Refrigerator Reminders. A sheet of paper with information on it to be placed on the refrigerator to remind parents about the verse and them to be worked on for Cubbies that week. With the new Mission … [Read more…]
If you have been in Awana for any length of time, then you remember when small group time was called handbook time. The change to small group time is a significant shift for Awana and many clubs are struggling with it. I know a children’s pastor who switched from a “Sunday School” model to small … [Read more…]
Yesterday I posed the thought…. what if Awana® stopped offering handbook awards? As expected, responses varied. There were two responses that I believe sum up the issue well. Of course the awards are not the center or purpose of Awana, but they work as an incentive and motivation for the kids. There is nothing … [Read more…]