What Exactly is Awana?
Awana is a nondenominational childrens and youth ministry committed to reaching boys and girls with the gospel of Jesus Christ and training them to serve Him. The mission of Awana is to assist local churches around the world in communicating to children the good news that Jesus Christ loves them and can save them from sin. Each week, more than one million boys and girls in more than 110 countries attend Awana clubs and youth programs where they play games, memorize Bible verses and learn Bible lessons. From preschool to high school, children and youth have fun while being taught the Word of God. The weekly Awana programs all function basically the same way. A 90-minute to two-hour session usually features three segments: Game Time, Handbook Time and Council Time. During Game Time, boys and girls play games around the unique Awana game circle. In Handbook Time, children work through age-appropriate handbooks memorizing Bible verses and doing activities ranging from patriotism to communi
