One of the best things that we have done for our children is to put them in the AWANA program at the churches that we have been a part of.
EA and MC started with Cubbies when we moved to Virginia from Germany. Will also started as a 2 year old Puggle then.
Through AWANA they have memorized many scripture verses and have been nurtured spiritually.
When we were preparing for our move to Texas, one of the first things we looked for was a church with a good AWANA program. We have found that in Coronado Baptist Church! Their program goes all the way up through high school. This is the first church we’ve been in that does that and it was exciting and motivating for my girls to see high schoolers receive awards right along with them.
MC told me just this morning that she wants to do AWANA all the way through high school. That is one goal that I would love to see happen!
All four of my children, even little Jenny, have enjoyed being involved with AWANA here and they all received AWARDS for their work last Wednesday evening.
Jenny and her fellow Puggles were in a small program where they sang a little song for the church. I was curious as to how she would do since it’s her first time in front of a large groups. I had no need to worry, though, because she did great.
She spotted Keith and I as they walked into the auditorium and I could see her looking for us through their song.
As they all walked back to the nursery, I heard her telling one of the helpers, “I see my Mommy & Daddy!”
Will received his award for completing his first year as a Sparky next.
I am so thankful for Mr. Terry, the leader he had in AWANA this year. He took so much time with Will, who can be very shy. The very first week we were there, Mr. Terry was wearing a classic Texan cowboy hat and Will declared him to be “my cowboy teacher”.
Each week as we picked Will up, we saw him being taken care of and loved on by Mr. Terry. He excelled in Sparks this year because of Mr. Terry’s encouragement, too. He called several times to check that Will was studying his verses.
I am so proud of my little boy for completing his entire Sparks book…it was quite the achievement for him!
EA and MC received their Sparky Award next.
They have completed all three years of being a Sparky in AWANA and are looking forward to moving on to T & T next year.
I can remember thinking how far off T&T seemed to be when they were little Cubbies, but here we are (or will be in just a few short months)!
My little girls are growing up into beautiful girls who love the Lord and are truly hiding His word in their tender hearts.
After watching everyone receive awards for their hard work and dedication this year, we went outside to enjoy some freeze pops…fun!