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CommanderBill.net has been at the forefront of sharing resources and networking between Awana clubs, providing free resources and support for your Awana club.
CommanderBill.net
2M ago
If you’re like me, you probably don’t know what Fastnacht day is or why it’s such a big deal. I learned about it as I moved to South Central PA a few years ago. Here’s what I’ve read from the “locals” about Fastnacht day, “It’s a Dutch tradition that was designed as a way to ... [Read more ..read more
CommanderBill.net
3M ago
As we welcome a new year, we embrace re-commitments and goals. At the end of 2022, I wrote a blog post entitled, “The Absence of Commander Bill as we Enter 2023” where I shared my work situation and various time commitments. My goal was to find “room on my plate” to focus more on Commanderbill.net ... [Read more ..read more
CommanderBill.net
11M ago
It is that time of year where Awana clubs in local churches are ending for the year. For some, they are ending Awana completely. For others, they are taking a break for the summer. Almost all are holding a closing ceremony or celebration. While many aspects of the closing ceremony are similar, some churches add ... [Read more ..read more
CommanderBill.net
11M ago
This year I received an e-mail asking how things were going. If I was alright. This person had noticed my absence and lack of posts on the website and as concerned. I was thankful for them checking on me. Many websites become inactive when there is illness, or fatality, with the one who maintains it. ... [Read more ..read more
CommanderBill.net
11M ago
Awana has field personnel, also known as Awana missionaries. This is not a new role. Awana had its first full time Awana missionary in 1965! They are one of the greatest resources for your church and your Awana ministry. The Awana missionary is NOT the outside salesperson for Awana. They have seen how God ... [Read more ..read more
CommanderBill.net
11M ago
Awana Basics Online (ABO) is a new tool provided by Awana, making its debut in summer of 2021. It is a free resource for churches registered to use Awana, but to use this resource freely, you and your leaders must have an account with Awana and be connected to a your church that is registered ... [Read more ..read more
CommanderBill.net
11M ago
It seems that many people view Awana like many other curriculum, you buy it and then figure out how to use it on your own. What many may not realize is that Awana provides many resources to help you use Awana effectively in your church. In this ministry moment, we will take a look ... [Read more ..read more
CommanderBill.net
11M ago
Theme nights are often a big topic of discussion at conferences, trainings, and online. So today we will answer four basic questions about theme nights. What is a Theme night? How often should we have a theme night? Are theme nights required to have an Awana Club? Should the theme night connect with the ... [Read more ..read more
CommanderBill.net
11M ago
You now know how many weeks you are meeting for the year, now it is time to fill in your calendar. There are four items to consider: Handbook sections Theme Nights Special events Additional Events First let’s look at handbook sections. This is key for all clubs except for Sparks for most churches. ... [Read more ..read more
CommanderBill.net
11M ago
One of the most common questions asked is how many weeks should my Awana club meet? There is no set number of weeks. I have heard of clubs that meet from 24 weeks to 40 weeks even a few that go year round. There are two methods to planning the length of your ... [Read more ..read more