The acronym “AWANA” stands for “Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed” and is taken from 2 Timothy 2:15. The AWANA program at Racine Bible Church is a ministry for children in Preschool through 5th grade, whose purpose is to reach boys and girls for Christ and train them to serve Him. This program helps children memorize and apply the Word of God to their daily lives. Each evening of AWANA is broken into four parts: an opening ceremony; council time (a Bible lesson); handbook time (children reciting their memory verses); and game time.
AWANA is divided into three clubs, each having the same purpose while using age- appropriate material:
- Cubbies (preschool)
- Sparks (Kindergarten – 2nd grade)
- Truth & Training (3rd – 5th grade) – boys and girls separate
AWANA meets during the school year (September – May) every Wednesday evening at the church.