Awana News

This week:

It's Thankful Night for all!  Dress like something you are thankful for.

This is the last week of the November food drive. All food will be taken to the food pantry at the Glenwood campus. The food pantry is especially in need of women's deodorant, diapers, baby wipes, bar soap, toilet tissue, dryer sheets, laundry detergent, dish detergent, all purpose cleaning supplies, also canned meats (salmon, tuna, ham, Vienna Sausage and the like), crackers, soups and complete meals in a box. 

There is a friendly contest for grades K-6 between the boys and girls to see who can bring in the most items.

** Remember our new rules **

Technology policy:  All tech must be put away at 6 PM.  We prefer for it to be left with parents at that time.  If that is not an option, please have your child put it in their bag or coat at 6.  Awana leaders will have the right to collect any tech that is out during club time and store it in the Awana office.  Parents can come by the office at the end of club time at 7:30 to pick up their child's device.  

Pick up for grades 2 and below:  

For clubbers in K - 2nd:  Only someone in grade 7 or older should pick up.

For clubbers below grade K: Only someone age 16 or older should pick up.

Coming up:

Nov 26 - NO CLUB.  Enjoy Thanksgiving with your family.

Dec. 3 - (Sparks and T&T) Mission Time with WMU

Dec. 10 - Regular club night

Dec. 17 - (Sparks and T&T)  Special Christmas Party with the Youth

               (Cubbies and Puggles) Birthday Party for Jesus

Cathy Davenport

catwoman522@gmail.com

Awana Commander

Reminder:  NO Wednesday Night Activities TONIGHT
Because of "receiving friends" and the funeral service for Rev. Tiger Brooks dad Tom Brooks.

10 Keys to Raising Godly Children

Sam & Debbie Wood from Family Fortress Ministries spoke this past Sunday and here are:
10 Keys to Raising Godly Children

1.  Maintain a Passionate Relationship with God
2.  Pursue a Strong Christ Centered Marriage
3.  Parent as a TEAM
4.  View God's Word as the Standard
5.  Protect your children
6.  Bless your children
7.  Understand your Child's Greatest Need
8.  Fulfill your Biblical Role
9.  Train your children
10. Teach your children to Reverence God

For practical advice to implement the keys, view complete article on FamilyFortress.org.

Upcoming Events

Chuch Wide Fall Festival
Mark your calendar for our annual Fall Festival on Sunday, October 26th from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Glenwood Campus.  We'll have food, carnival games, bouncy houses, music & much more. 
One way you can help is to bring candy & drop them off in our candy donation boxes located at both campuses.  Another way to help would be to volunteer to work a 30 minute slot at one of our game stations (Sign up sheets located at nursery check in desk).  Lastly, I know we have some great bakers out there, so get in the kitchen and bake up some cookies, cakes, cupcakes, etc. for our cake walk. 

Family Dedication Sunday
Family Dedication will be on Sunday, November 23, 2014, during both the 9:30 am and the 11:00 am worship services.  This is a time when parents make a commitment to the Christian nurture of their children.  Each child is presented a new testament bible and will receive a certificate of dedication.
In order to participate in Family Dedication in November, you'll need to attend 1 of the following classes:

            Wednesday, November 5th at 6:15 p.m. in Office Building Lower Level                        Conference Room (B108)

             Sunday, November 9th at 4:45 p.m. at East Campus in Room A101

Parent's Night Out
Friday, November 21, 2014 at the Glenwood Campus from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
This is a wonderful program that provides parents with a chance to enjoy time away, while knowing their children are well-cared for and having fun in a safe Christian environment.
All Children are welcome from Hill Road & Glenwood campus babies through 6th grade to take part in dinner, games, crafts, snacks, and much more!!
Reserve your child's/children's spot by Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at the nursery check in desk located at both campuses.

VBS (Journey off the Map) at Hill Road Campus will be Sunday, May 31, 2015 through June 4, 2015 from 6:00 pm to 8:45 pm. 

CentriKid Camp (FIT--Faith In Training) at Ridgecrest, NC will be Saturday, June 13, 2015 through Wednesday, June 17, 2015


Click here to check out ISBC Kids Calendar for all activities. 

JOIN OUR NEW TEXT GROUP!!!!!
 Now you can get information about ISBC Preschool & Children’s Ministry through text message!

Want to join up?  Here's what you need to know.

**If you are currently a member of ANY ISBC text group (i.e. Glenwood kids, ISBC youth, ISBC AWANA.), do NOT follow the below instructions, instead send me an email at preschool@ isbc.org and I will have to manually add you to the list.  The system gets confused easily.**

All others follow the steps to join:

Join *ISBC #hrckids Firstname Lastname (replacing "Firstname" and "Lastname" with your first and last names.)
and send that message to 423 761 0946.  You should receive a text back stating that you have been added to the group.
OR, if you want to sign up on a smartphone and get yaptap another way (other than texts), you can follow this http://app.yaptap.com/join/ISBC/hrckids 

AWANA NEWS for Tonight August 20th

 Sparks and T&T

Nerd Night. Bring out your inner geek and have some fun dressing up like a nerd. Be sure to invite your friends to join us this year!

 

Coming up (for Sparks and T&T)

Aug 27 - Regular Club Night

Sept 3 - Mission Time with WMU

Sept 10 - Crazy Hair Night!!

Parents:  We're excited about your child reaching another milestone. On Sunday, August 3rd your child/children will promote to their new Sunday School class. To help this transition go easier for you and your child, please take your child directly to their new Sunday School class. If you need assistance with locating your child's new class, please check at the nursery desk for a complete listing of room numbers. 

Thank you for allowing us to love, teach, and minister to your child about Jesus!  After all, it's all about Jesus. 

In His Service,
Ms. Jeralyn & Ms. Cyrena

Family Dedication will be Sunday, May 11th during both worship services.  In preparation for this public commitment, members of our church staff will be leading a Family Commitment preparation class on Wednesday, April 9th at 6:00 in room A104 & Sunday, May 4th at 5:00 in room A205.  In order to participate in Family Dedication, you'll need to attend one of these one-hour preparation classes. 

We'll be having a Preschool VIP's (Volunteer's in Preschool) Training Class this Sunday, March 16 at 5:00 pm in room A205. If you serve in the nursery or would like to serve in the nursery, you'll want to attend this meeting.  We'll be touring the preschool classes, reviewing the Policies & Procedures Handbook, and filling out a background check form.

If you have any questions regarding this training, please contact me at preschool@isbc.org.

God Bless,
Cyrena Fletcher

Calling all special agents!!!  Discover, Decide, Defend--If you're planning on helping in VBS this year, don't miss Agency D3 VBS Associational Training Clinic on Monday, March 10, 2014 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Hill Road Campus.

AWANA Resumes on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. 

*New drop off and pick up locations for Sparks (K-2)**

Drop off your Sparks in the room above the kitchen.

Pick up your Sparks down the CLC hallway in the new Awana room (last room on the left).

Thanks for your assistance in this matter.

We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow night!