Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed
2 Timothy 2:15
Important Announcements
The AWANA program for 2023-2024 begins on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Our clubs meet each Wednesday from 6:45 to 8:10 PM. Parents can download and print a registration form with which to enroll their child/children by clicking on this link:
Please mail the form to the church or bring it with you on the first night of AWANA.
The fees and club calendar for 2023-2024 are shown below. Click on the link below to download or print a copy of the schedule:
General Information
AWANA Clubs, International, began in 1950 as a one-church program and has grown since then into a ministry that includes about 7,000 churches in the United States and another 1,500 in more than eighty countries worldwide. Because AWANA uses the gospel message of salvation by grace through faith alone, emphasizes the atoning blood of Christ at Calvary, and provides a fun and exciting way for children to learn Scripture, it has proved to be an effective tool for Grace Baptist Church and other local churches.
The purpose of AWANA is to reach as many boys and girls in the local community as possible with the gospel of Christ, give them the opportunity to accept Christ as their personal Savior, and train them to serve Him through leadership, service, and witnessing. This goal is accomplished through the local church providing Bible-based, Christ-centered weekly club programs and training the club leadership. Of utmost importance to us as we pursue this aim are glorifying God, being committed to His Word, and edifying His people.
Grace Baptist Church offers the AWANA program to several groups. Preschoolers during the two years prior to regular kindergarten, usually three- and four-year-olds, join the Cubbies club. Kindergarteners, first-graders, and second-graders belong to the Sparks. Older elementary children (third-, fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-grade boys and girls) are members of Truth & Training.
Fees for 2023-2024
| Dues (Per Week) | $0.50 |
| Cubbies or Sparks Handbook | $12.00 |
| T&T Handbook | $13.00 |
| T&T Essentials Handbook (3rd grade only) | $9.00 |
| Cubbies Vest | $14.00 |
| Sparks Vest | $14.00 |
| T&T Uniform | $19.00 |
| AWANA Drawstring Backpack | $8.00 |
| Cubbies or Sparks Book Bag | $4.00 |
| AWANA Car Kit | $7.00 |
Schedule for 2023-2024
All dates are Wednesdays, except where otherwise noted.
| September 13 | Welcome Back! |
| September 20 | AWANA |
| September 27 | Sports Team Night |
| October 4 | Bring a Friend Night |
| October 11 | Parents’ Night & Dinner |
| Saturday, October 14 | Fall Festival |
| October 18 | AWANA |
| October 25 | Trunk-O-Treat |
| November 1 | Bring a Friend Night |
| November 8 | Thanksgiving Feast |
| November 15 | Crazy Hat and/or Crazy Sock Night |
| November 22 | No AWANA |
| November 29 | Bring a Friend Night |
| December 6 | AWANA |
| December 13 | Caroling & Cocoa |
| December 20 | No AWANA |
| December 27 | No AWANA |
| January 3 | AWANA Resumes |
| January 10 | Bring a Friend Night |
| January 17 | Backwards Night |
| Saturday, January 20 | Grand Prix Workshop 10 AM – 1 PM |
| January 24 | AWANA |
| January 31 | AWANA |
| Saturday, February 3 | Southeast Michigan Grand Prix Invitational |
| February 7 | Bring a Friend Night |
| February 14 | AWANA |
| February 21 | Glow Night |
| February 28 | AWANA |
| March 6 | Bring a Friend Night |
| March 13 | Crazy Hair Night |
| Saturday, March 16 | Pancake Breakfast – MOVED TO APRIL 13 |
| March 20 | AWANA |
| March 27 | AWANA |
| April 3 | Bring a Friend Night |
| April 10 | Dress Like a Tourist Night |
| Saturday, April 13 | Pancake Breakfast |
| April 17 | AWANA |
| April 24 | Duct Tape Night |
| May 1 | AWANA |
| May 8 | Last Night of AWANA |
| Wednesday, May 15 | AWANA Closing Program & Awards Ceremony |