Pictured above are Awana handbooks from 1961 to the present. These handbooks encompass my entire lifetime. Let me show some of the timeline to give you some perspective. Going from left to right (oldest to current): Copyright 1953, Second Printing 1961 This was actually the second book for “Pals” (i.e. 9 year olds) – … [Read more…]
A few years ago I wrote a post called “The Dreaded Bring a Friend Section” and my view of the intent of that section. Recently I had a few 6th grade clubbers approach me about options for that section and I came up with a new approach. I encouraged the children to prepare a testimony … [Read more…]
Have you been wondering how to store the patches for the T&T 5th & 6th graders? Last night I decided to put the patches in an organizer where each patch has it’s own compartment. Now the secret is to find the right organizer. Here is a picture of the organizer with the patches. There are … [Read more…]
Were you looking for a post this morning? Did you miss it? For some maybe, for others, probably not. Today is Wednesday, many Awana clubs have ended for the year. Do you miss club? The clubbers probably do as well. Keep praying for the kids through the summer and keep in touch – building relationships and interest … [Read more…]
Most Awana clubs and weekly children’s ministries take a break for the summer. Sadly, in all to many cases, this means that contact is lost with the children until the fall. Especially if the children do not attend your church on a regular basis. We do need to be aware of child protection policies and … [Read more…]