Join Us for a Special Online Event With Our Awana Ukraine Team
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by Awana Editorial Team
2w ago
As we’ve reported for the past two years, our Awana Ukraine team has been at the forefront of the humanitarian efforts in Ukraine, ministering and discipling families and children who have lost their homes, belongings and sometimes loved ones. Not only has our team provided Ukrainians a sense of normalcy and safety in these turbulent times but they have also delivered God’s grace.   To hear directly from some of our Awana Ukraine team members and to learn what the past 24 months have been like for them, we invite you to join us at 5 p.m. (CT) March 19, for a video premiere event, Postmen ..read more
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End-of-Year Awards Aren’t Only For Kids
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by Carla Hutson
3w ago
You’ve seen their faces when they receive physical recognition for the hard work they put in and the success they achieved. They beam from ear to ear, their eyes dance and they scan the room to make sure they know their family sees them. They’ll proudly display their award in their home and will dream of the next success. This happense at the end of every ministry year during your end-of-year ceremony. But are we talking only about the kids in your club? What about the adults?   Of course there is intrinsic reward with leading and discipling kids, and seeing them understand who Christ is ..read more
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16 Style-ish Ideas to Help Kids Memorize Scripture and Finish Handbooks
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by Carla Hutson
3w ago
The race with the calendar is on! Your Awana club is about to end, yet you have kids who aren’t on track to finish their handbook. And for some of those kids, you are praying for a miracle and a method to get them over the finish line. We can’t promise you anything — except that we’ll join you in prayer! —but focusing on a kid’s learning style may make the difference between their success and struggle.    Kids learn in a variety of ways. There are visual learners, auditory learners and kinesthetic learners. How a child learns also impacts how they memorize Scripture. Visual learners ..read more
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16 Stylish Ideas to Help Kids Memorize Scripture and Finish Handbooks
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by Carla Hutson
3w ago
The race with the calendar is on! Your Awana club is about to end, yet you have kids who aren’t on track to finish their handbook. And for some of those kids, you are praying for a miracle and a method to get them over the finish line. We can’t promise you anything — except that we’ll join you in prayer! —but focusing on a kid’s learning style may make the difference between their success and struggle.    Kids learn in a variety of ways. There are visual learners, auditory learners and kinesthetic learners. How a child learns also impacts how they memorize Scripture. Visual learners ..read more
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3 Tips for Helping Kids Finish their Handbooks
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by Chris Marchand
1M ago
When I was a leader, I had a room full of boys working on their handbooks. Only a handful of them made consistent progress on their handbooks. Several of them struggled with memorization. Many of them had a lot of work to do and a short amount of time to do it in as each day brought us closer to closing ceremonies. Around this time of year, many leaders and secretaries start or have been thinking about their kid’s handbook completion. Many of us are asking the question: How on earth are you going to get your kids to finish their handbooks? Well, I believe that all we need is a plan, some creat ..read more
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11 Easy Ideas to Celebrate Missions Month
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by Carla Hutson
1M ago
You understand the importance of teaching your kids about mission work and would like to celebrate Missions Month with a creative activity, but time is slipping away. Ne brini! We’ve put together 10 easy ideas for you to incorporate missions into your current schedule.   Even if you have minimal time on your hands, you can still give kids an appreciation of cultures other than their own and the role missionaries play in reaching those cultures. It’s an investment God will bless and will be a blessing to others. Viel spaß!   1. Invite your Awana missionary or a missionary in your chur ..read more
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5 Ways to Help Kids Do Missions Today
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by Johannah Wenig
2M ago
My heart for missions began at a young age because of the influence and example of my parents. Starting when I was 7 years old, my parents were flying across oceans to faraway lands doing momentous things! Every year, they would take a two-week trip to bring the Gospel to broken countries and develop relationships with the people there. I didn’t understand every detail then, but I knew they were impacting lives, and I looked up to them.   When I was 10 years old, I was able to go on my first mission trip! My eyes were opened even more and my heart grew for the nations. I have participated ..read more
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1 Million More: Historic Growth for Awana in 2023
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by Awana Editorial Team
2M ago
In a world filled with challenges and uncertainties, it’s essential to find moments of joy and celebration. Today, we want to share one such moment with you: the historic growth of Awana in 2023. While the numbers are impressive, this achievement is more than just statistics; it’s a testament to the incredible work of God and the dedication of our global team, volunteers, donors and communities worldwide.   This past year, Awana reached a record-breaking 1,060,681 additional children weekly, marking a significant milestone in our mission of child discipleship. To put it into perspective ..read more
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Holidays Take On a Special Meaning in Ukraine
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by Awana Editorial Team
3M ago
Holidays have taken on a special meaning in Ukraine since the beginning of the war, and Thanksgiving – not typically celebrated in Europe – is no different. This year, the Awana Ukraine team there celebrated Thanksgiving to praise God for how He has taken care of them throughout the year and throughout their 30 years of ministry to kids and youth in the country. The pictures shown are of them coming together for fellowship, training and a special Thanksgiving meal.                                     &n ..read more
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Retain Volunteer Leaders With These 21 Ideas
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by Awana Editorial Team
3M ago
After spending time and effort getting the stellar leaders you have to help you run club, stop and thank God. Then do your best to retain your leaders by communicating with them personally and collectively throughout the year in a way that makes them feel respected, valued and celebrated. We’ve provided 21 ideas for you to add to what you already are doing. Retain Volunteer Leaders With These 21 Ideas 1. As soon as you have your team of leaders, host a kick-off meeting to reiterate your church and ministry mission and its role in discipling the leaders of the future Church. 2. If it turns out ..read more
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