What is Awana?

Awana is an acronym for Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed, taken from the verse in 2 Timothy 2:15, “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.” Awana club meetings are divided into three sections: Council Time, Handbook Time, and Game Time during Council Time, children hear a brief Bible message Game Time children especially enjoy, playing all the traditional Awana games.  During Handbook Time, children learn verses, study the Bible, and do activities from their books, including family chores and community activity  Awana books are divided into sections called Bible Challenges (for the T&T Club) and Red, Blue, and Green Jewels (for the Sparks Club) For each section completed, a child earns Awana dollars that he/she can spend at the Awana store A child can earn many other awards also as the year progresses, including his/her uniform.

Which Awana club should my child be in?

Awana has three clubs for elementary school.  Three- and four-year-old children are in Cubbies.  Sparks is the club for kindergarten through second grade.  Children who are in the third through sixth grade are in the T&T Club (Truth & Training).

When is Awana?

Bayside Community Church of San Jose Awana’s Club meets on Wednesday evenings throughout the school year, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.

Is there a cost for Awana?

The cost per child for Awana is minimal. The cost is $50.00 which covers the books and Uniform for the first year. An initial payment of $25.00 can be made at time of registration and the final $25.00 club fee is due in January. If you need asistantance for the fee please see Pastor Mike Thorburn.

Who do I pay?

Checks can be made out to Bayside Community Church of San Jose and given to any club director or to one of the commanders.

When does my child get his awards and/or uniform?

A child will receive Awana shares, awards, and uniforms the week AFTER he/she has completed the appropriate work.

Who is responsible for my child’s awards?

Each club has a director.  The director is responsible to log all records for clubbers in their care.  The directors place orders for uniforms and awards.  The directors give awards and Awana shares to a child the week after the child has earned them.  If you have any specific questions about your child’s book are missing awards, feel free to talk to the director of your child’s club.  They are best suited to help you.

What are the rules about my child completing sections in the books?

Children can complete as many sections in a book as they are able to.  Please make sure that your child knows the verses in his section.  Leaders are instructed to only give two “helps” per section, which means the child must have the verses memorized.  See our Parent-as-Helper information sheet for more help in working with your child and helping them with memorization.

My child didn’t receive an award he/she was supposed to.  Who do I talk to?

Club directors are responsible for record keeping and handing out awards.  They will be happy to assist you with the problem.  It is usually just an oversight, especially if the child has been absent for a

What programs is my child eligible for?

Cubbies: three years old up to prior to kindergarten  
Sparks: kindergarten through second grade  
Truth & Training: third through sixth grade  
Trek: middle school (seventh and eighth grades)

Who leads the Awana program?

All of the leaders of the Awana program are members or regular attendees of Bay Side Community Bible Church. All volunteers who work with the children have of completed a voluntary background. The Commander/Co commanders for our program are Dan Oglesbee, and his Assistant Co Commander is Helen Oglesbee. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Awana program, please call the church office. Someone will direct your call to these individuals or feel free to talk with Pastor Mike Thorburn.