Renton Bible Church has an AWANA club that meets most Wednesday evenings throughout the school year.
PLEASE NOTE: Registration has been temporarily closed due to a full club. If you would like to learn about placement on a waiting list, email secretary@rentonbiblechurch.org.
Printable registration form (currently registration is closed, but may reopen)
2024-2025 School Year Dates
Dates & Times
- September 18: First meeting of the school year
- Meetings begin at 6:25pm and end at 8pm
- Awards ceremony: May 7
- Dates we will take off:
- Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving)
- Dec. 25 (Christmas)
- Jan, 1 (New Year)
- Feb. 19 (Mid-Winter Break)
- April 9 (Spring Break)
Reciting verses & Handbook work
- Clubbers will recite their memorized handbook work to their leader in its entirety in one sitting.
- Two helps are allowed per Handbook section (zero helps on review sections) from the leader is allowed for the clubber to complete that section.
What is AWANA?
AWANA is a world-wide nonprofit ministry focused on providing Bible-based evangelism and discipleship solutions for ages 2-18. As the global leader in child and youth discipleship, Awana gives children the opportunity to know, love and serve Jesus, no matter their background.
RBC AWANA has an on-going club for children ages 3 years through 6th grade. Programs for 7th-12th graders are considered upon request. Contact us if you are interested.
What does AWANA stand for?
2 Timothy 2:15 says, “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” This is the key verse that created the acronym AWANA: Approved Workmen/Workers Are Not Ashamed.
How does AWANA work?
At RBC we meet most Wednesdays throughout the school year from 6:15pm-8:00pm. The night is broken up into 3 segments: Games, Story, and Handbook time. Games have a unique circle, allowing for 4 teams to compete. The stories are Bible-based to encourage individual growth in our relationship with God through His Son, Jesus Christ. Each clubber earns the privilege to purchase a handbook from which they memorize Bible verses, being rewarded with patches to display on their uniform.
Bible Memorization
Each clubber is encouraged to work on memorizing verses from their handbook at home each week, being prepared to quote at club on Wednesday night to their leader. We believe that memorizing God’s Word is the key to developing a deeper relationship with God and knowing how to live a Godly Christian life on a daily basis.
What are the AWANA levels?
- Cubbies: Ages 3 - Preschool age
- Sparks: Kindergarten - 2nd grade
- Truth & Training: 3rd - 6th grade
- Trek: 7th - 8th grade
- Journey: 9th - 12th grade
RBC provides for 3 years (potty trained) – 6th grade, the Cubbies, Sparks, and Truth & Training levels. Trek and Journey offered upon request at RBC; contact us if interested.
How much does AWANA cost?
Each clubber is responsible for dues and the purchase of their own handbook and uniform:
- Yearly dues: $20 per child
- Book Cost: $15
- Uniforms:
- $15 (Cubbies & Sparks)
- $20 (Truth & Training)
Annual AWANA Events
Grand Prix
Each winter, we have an AWANA Grand Prix (Pine Wood Derby Races). This is open to all clubbers as well as anyone else in the church who would like to participate. There are 2 categories for trophies the day of the race, Clubbers and Everyone Else. Trophies are awarded 1st, 2nd and 3rd for Speed and Design.
AWANA Games
The AWANA Games are held annually for clubs around the area to compete against each other.
Bible Quizzing
Bible quizzing is held annually for clubbers to compete against other local clubbers. The questions are based off verses and content from their handbooks.
Learn more about AWANA
Visit the AWANA website to learn more about this worldwide ministry.