About Awana

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What is Awana?

Awana at Westside Baptist Church is a weekly program for children from preschool to Grade 9 that combines interactive games, relevant Scripture-based teaching, an outreach focus, and motivation for Bible study and achievement. Each week, more than 1.5 million children and youth and 250,000 volunteers participate in Awana around the world. Awana, with a strong track record of 62 years, helps churches and parents partner to develop spiritually strong children and youth who faithfully follow Jesus Christ.

Why Awana?

Young people today are in moral and spiritual danger. Schools no longer teach making sound moral judgment that is in line with traditional values. Many young people also lack the ability to communicate while spending most of their time in front of the computer. Their lack of guidance and vision make them prone to negative influences like drugs and gangs.
Awana is a great program that trains children and youths in communication, teamwork, and in developing moral values - all in a fun and exciting setting. At Awana, they can develop friendships that bring positive influences in their life, alongside the guidance of mature mentors. According to survey results, Awana alumni are significantly more likely to engage in community volunteer work, maintain traditional moral values, and participate in church life.



What Does an Awana program look like?

That depends on the program.

Cubbies (preschool) features music, simple crafts, non-competitive games, and a short teaching time that communicates basic Bible truths.

Sparks (kindergarten to Grade 2) and Truth & Training (or "T&T", Grade 3-6) offer similar 2-hour formats. Each features an opening and closing ceremony and three main segments: Game Time, Handbook Time and Large Group Time.

The Gospel is always the main focus of all Awana Clubs. Game Time is the hallmark of fun and interaction. Large Group Time and Handbook Time make Scripture exciting with high-energy songs, funny and involving skits, compelling Bible messages, and engaging leaders. Kids clamour to learn God's Word in Awana Clubs.

For more information please contact Pastor Alan (604-266-5602 or alan@westsidebaptist.ca).


You may also be interested in the following brochures in pdf format:



什麼是Awana？

西區浸信會每週一次的Awana活動計劃主要為學前至第9班兒童及青少年而設的，這是一個結合遊戲及鼓勵認識聖經的外展事工。全球每週超過150萬兒童、青少年及多達25萬名義工採用這個活動計劃。Awana在過往62年來，被教會及家長認同是能幫助兒童和青少年追隨耶穌基督及建立靈命成長的工具。

為何參加Awana？

青少年今天正面對著道德及靈性上的危機。傳統的道德教育已甚少在一般學校傳授。因長時間使用電腦，時下的青少年更缺乏溝通技巧。缺乏指導及遠見容易導致他們誤入歧途，如吸食毒品或參加幫派活動。
Awana這課程透過趣味性活動幫助兒童學習溝通技巧、團隊精神、和建立道德價值觀。經導師指導，青少年能建立正面的友誼關係。數據調查告訴我們曾參加Awana的學童比較願意參與社區義工的工作，堅守傳統道德價值及投入教會生活。


Awana活動內容是怎樣的？

西區浸信會所設辦的Awana為不同年紀的孩童及青少年設計了一系列的營隊活動。
Cubbies〈學前兒童〉內容包括音樂，簡易勞作，非競爭性的遊戲，簡短聖經真理課堂。
Sparks 〈幼稚園至第2班〉 及 Truth & Training 〈或 "T&T", 第3至6班〉 兩小時的活動，包括開會及放學禮，主要分為：遊戲、習作及合組時段。
福音是Awana課堂的焦點；遊戲是此課程歡樂的特徵，透過充滿活力的歌曲、有趣的短劇，令人感嘆的聖經信息及親切的導師吸引孩子們去學習聖經真理。

查詢詳情，請聯絡余子麟傳道，電話：604-266-5602或電郵alan@westsidebaptist.ca
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