As a team, TJ & Kathy Sipes serve as missionaries to Mississippi.
This Web site brings together resources and information to help churches in this area to run their Awana Clubs ministry more effectively.
AwanaGames & Sparks-a-Rama
Saturday February 25, 2012 – Saturday February 25, 2012
Description:
[AwanaGames Resources Page] [Sparks-a-Rama Resources Page]
- Parental Consent and Release of Liability Form
- AwanaGames/Sparks-a-Rama Registration Form (2012 edition)
- AwanaGames/Sparks-a-Rama Event Poster (2012 edition)
AwanaGames™ pits clubs and youth programs from local churches in competition at the local, state, regional and national level. AwanaGames is open to students in T&T, Trek and Journey. More than 600 AwanaGames events typically take place in the U.S. each year, with numerous others held worldwide.
Sparks-a-Rama is the Sparks version of AwanaGames™ but with less intense competition. Sparks-a-Rama focuses on fun and meeting new friends through playing games. Emphasis is also placed on learning sportsmanship from a biblical perspective. Sparks-a-Rama is usually held on the same day as AwanaGames.
Commander College 101
Thursday February 16, 2012 – Saturday February 18, 2012
4709 Chamberlain Ave
Description:
Fees:
Early Registration: $299.00 (includes all materials, meals, Shirt and Mystery Dinner Trip / Team Building on Friday Evening)
Spousal Fee: $150.00 (includes class monitoring, meals and Mystery Dinner Trip / Team Building on Friday Evening)
Late Registration: $350.00
Cut off dates for early registration: January 25, 2012
Closed after January 31, 2012
Commander College 101 Brochure 2012
Commander College Resources Page
More than anyone in your church, commanders hold the key to a successful Awana ministry. That’s why Commander College (CC) gives specialized training to help you make your ministry everything God intended! Through CC 101 and 201, take your leadership and ministry to the next level in raising kids who know, love and serve Christ. [Read more about the benefits and curriculum of Commander College 101]
Awana Summit 2012
Saturday March 3, 2012 – Tuesday March 6, 2012
4051 E. Main Street
Description:
SUMMIT 2012 DESTINATION CHICAGO
on March 3–6, 2012 at Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles, IL
Summit is the premier annual event sponsored by Awana Ministries for High School students. The four-day event creates an atmosphere for youth groups to build an authentic Christian community by facilitating connections and challenging students to know, love serve and celebrate Jesus Christ.
Evenings are highlighted by general sessions that utilize challenging speakers and powerful worship times to engage students around the yearly theme. Other activities include a College and Ministry Fair offering opportunities for teens to connect with Christian colleges and other ministries to prepare them beyond their high school years.
Each day features national competitions in several categories of Fine Arts competition, Bible Quizzing AwanaGames™ and volleyball. Finally, the highlight marking ten years of Awana involvement is the national Citation Ceremony.
Awana Free Gospel App Now Available!
Awana is excited to provide you with a tool that helps you share the Gospel with others. This new app from Awana includes specially-designed versions for presenting to children, youth, or adults. The app includes passages in either King James or NIV editions of the Bible, in English or Spanish.
Learn more about this free app for Apple (iPhone or iPad) or Android devices at http://awana.org/apps/gospel-app,default,pg.html