AWANA Theme Song - crosspointe church

Crosspointe Church
18821 Yorba Linda Blvd. , Yorba Linda, California 92886 Phone: (714) 777-3440
2013-2014 AWANA Information Manual
Dear Parents:
Crosspointe
Church
AWANA
Clubs
Club Leadership
Co-Commanders
Patty Rominger, Michelle Zink
Co-Directors:
Cubbies – Corrine Allen
Dee Wade
3 & 4 Year Olds
Sparks Director– Michelle Zink
K - 2nd grade
T&T Director– Patty Rominger
3rd - 6th grade
Games–
Welcome to our AWANA
program! We can assure you
that your child will benefit from
this well organized, Bible
based and Christ centered
program, with its long and
proven track record for
keeping kids excited as they
learn Christian values and
Bible truths.
We here at CrossPointe
Church are not ashamed to
teach children the truths of the
Scriptures and we encourage
you to help your child towards
greater achievement in
AWANA.
We value your involvement in
your child's progress and are
available to answer any
questions you may have. Also,
please feel free to visit your
child's club at any time.
Patty and Michelle
Commanders
Important Information
All clubs meet weekly on Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm to 8:15pm.
Drop-Off & Pick-Up for All Clubbers:
Cubbies are checked-in and out in the KidPointe Room.
All Sparks and T&T are checked-in in the KidPointe Room. Once checked-in they go to the Gym.
All Sparks and T&T are checked-out in the Sanctuary.
Once a child is checked in, they must go straight to their class (Cubbies stay in the KidPoint Room;
Sparks and T&T go to the Gym). For safety reasons, parents or guardians are asked to escort
children to the club check in location and classes and collect them at the end of club time. Children
will not be permitted to wait in the play ground. PLEASE DO NOT DROP CHILDREN OFF
BEFORE 6:15 PM AS THERE WILL BE NO SUPERVISION AVAILABLE UNTIL THEN.
Nightly Schedule for Cubbies
Meet & Greet, Planned Activities for Clubbers……………... 6:15 – 6:40 pm
Puppet Show, Flag & Bible Pledges, Theme Song, Prayer.. 6:40 – 7:00 pm
Story…………………………………………………………….. 7:00 – 7:25 pm
Handbook …………………………………………………….... 7:25 – 7:40 pm
Snack……………………………………………………………. 7:40 – 7:55 pm
Game/Play……………………………………………………… 7:55 – 8:10 pm
Achievement Awards, Check Out in the Fellowship Hall…. 8:10 – 8:15 pm
Nightly Schedule for Sparks
Check-In, Flag Ceremony & Song Time in Gym…………… 6:30 – 6:45 pm
1st Period (HANDBOOK in room 202)………………………. 6:45 – 7:15 pm
2nd Period (GAMES in the Gym)…………………………….. 7:15 – 7:45 pm
3rd Period (COUNCIL TIME in the sanctuary)……………… 7:45 – 8:10 pm
Announcements & Check Out in the Sanctuary…………… 8:10 – 8:15 pm
Nightly Schedule for T & T
Check-In, Flag Ceremony & Song Time in the Gym……… 6:30 – 6:45 pm
1st Period (GAMES in the Gym)…………………………….. 6:45 – 7:15 pm
2nd Period (HANDBOOK in room 203 & 202)……………… 7:15 – 7:45 pm
3rd Period (COUNCIL TIME in the sanctuary)……………… 7:45 – 8:10 pm
Announcements & Check Out in the Sanctuary…………… 8:10 – 8:15 pm
What to Expect Each Night
Game Time
The Game Time is full of excitement and fun. Sparks and T&T clubbers compete on the specially
designed game circle. AWANA games are not only fun, but strive to teach sportsmanship and
teamwork. Leaders are assigned to each team to keep the competition friendly and the atmosphere
controlled. All clubbers should wear athletic type shoes for Game Time.
Handbook Time
T&T clubbers have the opportunity to recite verses they have studied at home, or receive personal
assistance in studying their AWANA handbook at their own pace. T&T clubbers are not limited to the
number of sections they complete per night.
Sparks may either recite verses they have studied at home or work on their sections as a group
(depending on the age). Sparks working on their section in a group will all learn the same section. If
a Spark misses a section they can make it up on their own, or just skip it and go on with the rest of
the group. Sparks are not limited to the number of sections they complete per night.
Cubbies will work on their sections as a group, and all will learn the same section. If a Cubbie misses
a section they can make it up in future weeks.
As clubbers progress through their handbooks they earn awards which are to be displayed on their
uniform. Sparks and T&T also earn "AWANA Bucks" which can be
used at the AWANA store on special nights.
Council Time (Story Time)
During the Council Time, Bible truths are presented in story form.
The focus is to communicate the Word of God in a manner that
each clubber can understand.
Club Membership
When a child comes to AWANA for the first time, parents are required to complete a Medical
Release Form, which will provide emergency information if it is needed. If this form is not completed,
the child may not be eligible to participate in Game Time.
Each age group has an Introduction Booklet or Page which is given free of charge to children when
they come to club for the first time. Once this has been completed, clubbers have earned the right to
become a member.
Club members are required to purchase a uniform and handbook, and to pay dues to be able to
continue in the club. Dues may be paid for a full year, which offers a saving over the weekly rate.
The AWANA Secretary keeps a limited supply of uniforms and books on hand and they may be
purchased at the beginning of the club night. Handbooks are available in the NIV. Awards are
given free of charge as the appropriate sections are passed in the handbooks, but replacements for
lost awards may have a charge.
Price List
Dues (weekly)………………………….
$1.00 per week
Dues (full year)……………………….
$25.00 for 1st and 2nd child enrolled in club
$15.00 for 3rd child enrolled in club
$10.00 for 4th child enrolled in club
Handbooks
Cubbies Book………………….…..
$8.00
Sparks Book ……..........................
$10.00
Truth & Training…………………...
$8.00
Uniforms:
Cubbies Vest ……………………..
$11.00
Sparks Vest……………………….
$11.00
T&T Ultimate Challenge Shirt….
$16.00
Book Bags:
Cubbie/Sparks/T&T………………
$8.00
AWANA Achievement Standards
1. Awards are presented only to clubbers who are wearing uniforms.
2. AWANA clubbers are encouraged to regularly attend club and Sunday School. To receive
attendance awards, clubbers must comply with the following standards:
a) No more than one unexcused absence from club per club quarter
b) No more than one unexcused absences from Sunday School per club quarter
Excused absences are allowed only for sickness, travel and required school events. Absences
must be verified by a parent. Club Attendance Awards and Sunday School Attendance Awards
are assessed 2 times per year (January and May)
3. All verses in a section must be said together at one time. Sections must be passed by clubbers in
one session (a section can not be spilt between 2 meetings). A maximum of 3 helps per section is
allowed.
AWANA Buck Awards (SPARKS and T&T only):
At Check-In:
Club attendance…………………………. 1 AWANA Buck
Wear Uniform……………………………. 1 AWANA Buck
Participate in Theme Night…………….. 5 AWANA Bucks
Bring Visitor …………………………….. 5 AWANA Bucks for Clubber and Visitor
(Visitor receive 5 AWANA Bucks for 3 meetings)
In Handbook Time:
Section passed………………………….. 1 AWANA Buck
AWANA Handbook Awards:
Club
For Completing:
They Earn:
Cubbies
Bear Hug Brochure
Uniform and Handbook
Rank Test
Rank Patch
Lamb/Elephant Path
Lamb or Elephant Patch
Gate Test
Uniform and Handbook
Rank Test
Rank Patch
Bible Drills
Red Jewel
Activities
Green Jewel
Club Attendance
Blue Jewel
Church Attendance
Church Attendance Patch
Start Zone
Uniform and Handbook
Discovery/Challenge
Award Badge/ Seal
Sparks
T&T
AWANA Behavior Standards
1. All clubbers are expected to participate in the entire club program (handbook time, game
time and council time).
2. When any leader begins the AWANA "5-count", all clubbers are expected to be quiet and
ready to listen for instruction.
3. There will be no rough play at any time including outside, before or after club.
4. Everyone should show respect for others. Coarse language will not be tolerated and is
grounds for removal from club.
5. No clubber is permitted to leave the church grounds during club time without permission
from the Director or Commander.
6. Clubbers and leaders are expected to wear their Awana uniform to each club meeting. The
goal of each Awana Club is to have 100% of its attendees in uniform. A properly worn
uniform helps Awana clubbers and leaders earn respect and credibility.
7. Our AWANA club follows a "3-count" discipline policy for not following club behavior
standards:
a. Warning from Director
b. Counseling from Commander
c. Parents are called
8. Care and respect should be shown for church property.
9 Running is allowed only on the Game Circle during certain games.
2013-2014 AWANA Calendar
Date
Nightly Theme
Theme/Activity Description
Speaker
Water Games
Book/Uniform Distribution
August 28
First Night of Club
September 4
Regular Club
Carrie Cash
September 11
Regular Club
Michelle Zink
September 18
Sports Night
Who’s Your Coach. Dress as your favorite sports team
School Coach
September 25
B.A.R.F. Night
Be A Real Friend. Bring a friend
Patty Rominger
October 2
Regular Club
October 9
Sticker Night
Plaster your leader with stickers for each section said
Michelle Zink
October 16
Mile High Hats Night
How many hats can your wear
Patty Rominger
October 23
Regular Club
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Mike Smith
Video
October 30
Masquerade Festival
November 6
Regular Club
Dress in Halloween costumes. Food/games in the gym
iKids Band
November 13
Thankful Night
Bring non-perishable food for a needy family
Cindy Gough
November 20
Thankful Night
Bring non-perishable food for a needy family
Cindy Gough
November 27
NO CLUB - THANKSGIVING BREAK
Mike Smith
No Club
December 4
Regular Club- AWANA Store
Use your AWANA bucks to buy fun stuff
Patty Rominger
December 11
Camelot Christmas Party
A Camelot Christmas. Dress as a knight or a princess
Skit
December 18
NO CLUB - CHRISTMAS BREAK
No Club
December 25
NO CLUB - CHRISTMAS BREAK
No Club
January 1
NO CLUB - CHRISTMAS BREAK
No Club
January 8
Regular Club
Mike Smith
January 15
Black Out Night
January 22
Jesus is the light of the world
Michelle Zink
B.A.R.F. Night
Be A Real Friend. Bring a friend
Patty Rominger
January 29
Armed Forces Night
“The Lord Needs You” Dress as your favorite Armed
Force
Carrie Cash
February 5
Grand Prix Design Night
Car design workshop in the gym
Patty Rominger
February 12
Grand Prix Semi-Finals
Semi-finals in the gym
Patty Rominger
February 19
Grand Prix Finals & Crazy Hair Night
Finals in the gym. Create the craziest hair you can
Patty Rominger
Come in your pajamas and watch a movie in the gym
Pajama & Movie Night
February 26
Mission Night
March 5
Pajama and Movie Night
Mike Smith
March 12
Regular Club
Rhonda White
March 19
NO CLUB – EASTER BREAK
No Club
March 26
NO CLUB – EASTER BREAK
No Club
April 2
Regular Club- AWANA Store
Use your AWANA bucks to buy fun stuff
Mike Smith
April 9
Karate Night
Defend Your Faith. Dress in karate clothes
John Hickerson
April 16
Pie in the Face Awards
Finish your book & choose a leader to get a pie in the
face
Patty Rominger
April 23
AWANA Awards
AWANA Awards
Green letter days are dress up days. For dress up nights, the AWANA leadership reserves the right to send a
child home if they arrive in an inappropriate costume.
Blue letter days are activity days for Sparks and T&T only.
AWANA Key Verse
II Timothy 2:15
"Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly
dividing the word of truth."
AWANA Theme Song
Firmly AWANA stands, led by the Lord's commands.
Approved workmen are not ashamed, boys and girls for His service claimed!
Hail! AWANA! on the march for youth; Hail! AWANA! holding forth the truth.
Building lives on the Word of God; AWANA stands! Our Savior following, with steps unfaltering,
and love unaltering, His praise we sing.
His banner over us, in service glorious, we'll fight victorious for Christ our King!
YOUTH ON THE MARCH!
Cubbies Theme Song
We are AWANA Cubbies, we’re happy all day long.
We know that Jesus loves us! That’s why we sing this song.
We hop because we’re happy and we jump and shout for joy.
For Jesus is a friend to us.
He loves each girl and boy.
Spark Theme Song
We are “Sparks” for Jesus, “Sparks” to light the world,
We will shine for Jesus as we tell each boy and girl!
We will hide God’s Word in our hearts;
We will serve Him right from the start;
From His love we never can part for we are
“Sparks!” “Sparks!” “Sparks!” “Sparks!” “Sparks” to light the world.
AWANA Pledge
I pledge allegiance to the AWANA flag which stands for the AWANA clubs, whose goal is to reach
boys and girls with the gospel of Christ and train them to serve Him.
Pledge of Allegiance
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands.
One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.