The Awana club for children in kindergarten through second grade builds on the material taught in our preschool club. The aim of the curriculum is to take youngsters a step deeper into God’s Word while giving unsaved boys and girls regular opportunities to hear the gospel and come to faith in Jesus Christ. After being immersed in solid foundational teaching at the preschool level, boys and girls frequently come to an understanding of their need to trust Christ as their personal Savior while in Sparks.
Immersing Kids in God’s Word The Sparks program is firmly grounded in Scripture. The three handbooks feature:
Basic truths about God, Jesus Christ, salvation and the Bible
An increased emphasis on Scripture memory over our preschool materials. In three years, a child will learn and review 68 verses, many of which cover salvation and key Christian doctrine
Clear and consistent presentation of the gospel message
Fun + Learning = Results Sparks club meetings combine learning with fun to create an atmosphere of irresistible excitement for churched and unchurched kids alike. Club meetings are divided into three segments:
Bible teaching, worship, award presentations and the gospel message
Small group interaction and completion of Bible-based lessons
Age-appropriate games on the Awana game circle
Tips on how Parents can help
Please bring your child to club on time (6:00 p.m.) to the sanctuary on Wednesday evenings. Come to the sanctuary no later than 7:45 p.m. to pick up your child.
Make sure your Spark wears the uniform vest to club (once earned). Proper display of clubbers awards contributes greatly to their sense of achievement.
Help your child prepare for Sparks club each week, learning handbook material at home. A brief session each morning or evening works very well. Be sure to complete the sections in order.
Visit our club. Your child will be thrilled to have you take part in club activities.
Encourage your child every step of the way.
Because many Sparks cannot yet read/ or comprehend the verses and instructions in the handbooks, parent involvement is essential for a successful Spark. The Leader will work with your child, however due to limited handbook time; it is not possible for a Spark to correctly learn a verse during handbook time. The verses are better learned and understood at home by the Spark if they are reviewed a few times each day.
Along the way, Sparky, the friendly firefly, encourages boys and girls to learn verses and complete assignments throughout the three handbooks.
Sparks Nightly Schedule
5:45-6:00- Check In- Attendance
Music in Sanctuary
6:00-6:10- Opening Ceremony (Sanctuary)
6:15-6:40- Council Time and Music (Adult 3 Room)
6:45-7:10- Handbook Time (Adult 1,2 & 3 Rooms)
Craft or Activity, recitation of handbooks
7:15-7:35- Game Time (Garage/Outside)
7:40-7:45- Closing Ceremony (Sanctuary)
Closing Announcements
Club Awards
*Parents if you would like to be a part of our closing ceremony to see your child receive awards and hear announcements, please join us in the sanctuary at 7:40p.m.
Sparks Club Expenses Uniforms are an important part of our Awana Club. They are important because uniforms distinguish a group. Uniforms set groups apart from people not in the group. Uniforms give us a place to display the awards that clubbers work hard on during the year. Every clubber in Awana will need to purchase the uniform for their club upon completing their entrance booklet. $30 is the registration cost for uniform, handbook, wings and jewels.You can click on our registration form page to download print and fill out a regristration form for your Sparks.
Order of Handbooks
The Sparks entrance booklet is called Flight 3:16. Children receive this when they attend Sparks for the first time. Upon completion, your child is an official member of the Sparks Club. Sparks Club has begun to feature three brand new books, introducing each one over the course of three years. In September 2009 each new Sparkie will float skyward in HangGlider (formerly Skipper). Also in September 2009, clubbers completing HangGlider in 2008/2009 will soar among the clouds in WingRunner (formerly Hiker). Finally, in 2010, Sparkies who completed the first two handbooks will streak across the hemispheres in SkyStormer (formerly Climber). Current Sparkies should continue in their present handbooks and award systems, progressing as before to Climber as appropriate, until integration of new handbooks has completed. HangGlider, WingRunner, and SkyStormer will take Sparkies on a chronological journey through scripture – Genesis through Revelation.
