WHAT IS AWANA?
The acronym ‘Awana’ comes from the first letters of Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed as taken from 2 Timothy 2:15close2 Timothy 2:15 15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. (ESV) close2 Timothy 2:15close2 Timothy 2:15 15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. (ESV) 15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. (ESV) . Awana is an international, Bible-centered children’s ministry and youth ministry providing local churches with weekly clubs, programs and training for students ages 2 through high school.
THE AWANA PRAYER: (the purpose statement of Awana)
Our prayer is that all children and youth throughout the world will come to know, love, and serve the Lord Jesus Christ.
Know our desire is that every child and youth will know Jesus personally and know that he has eternal life because he trusts in Jesus.(Phil. 3:10closePhilippians 3:10
10 that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, (ESV)
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10 that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, (ESV)
10 that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, (ESV)
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3 And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. (ESV)
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3 And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. (ESV)
3 And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. (ESV)
; Romans 1:16closeRomans 1:16
The Righteous Shall Live by Faith
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. (ESV)
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The Righteous Shall Live by Faith
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. (ESV)
The Righteous Shall Live by Faith
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. (ESV)
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Love the Lord desires intimacy with his children. We want to disciple children and youth to grow in their love towards God and others. (Eph. 3:19; 1closeEphesians 3:19
19 and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
Ephesians 3:1
The Mystery of the Gospel Revealed
3:1 For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles— (ESV)
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19 and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. (ESV)
19 and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
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The Mystery of the Gospel Revealed
3:1 For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles— (ESV)
The Mystery of the Gospel Revealed
3:1 For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles— (ESV)
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5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” (ESV)
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5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” (ESV)
5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” (ESV)
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Serve serving Christ is a supernatural by-product of loving Him. We want believers to experience the joy of serving. (Col. 1:10; 2closeColossians 1:10
10 so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.
Colossians 1:2
2 To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae:
Grace to you and peace from God our Father. (ESV)
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10 so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. (ESV)
10 so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.
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2 To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae:
Grace to you and peace from God our Father. (ESV)
2 To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae:
Grace to you and peace from God our Father. (ESV)
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10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. (ESV)
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10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. (ESV)
10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. (ESV)
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AWANA’S VISION:
To be a strategic partner with churches and ministries in a global effort to ensure the opportunity for all children and youth to be evangelized and discipled in Christ.
AWANA’S VALUES:
We will glorify God and serve the body of Christ by committing ourselves to these values:
- We proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ with clarity and urgency.
- We commit to God’s Word as our guide and standard.
- We treat all people as created and loved by God.
- We maintain a servant heart in all we do.
- We manage God’s resources with faithfulness & integrity.
- We pursue excellence as unto the Lord.
The Awana Ministry embraces 5 PRINCIPLES:
- Awana is centered on the gospel.
- Scripture memory is a key element.
- Awana is exciting and fun.
- Children and youth are trained to serve.
- Awana is built on volunteer leadership.
Learn more about Awana’s ministry by visiting their website: www.awana.org