Awana is a Bible based ministry for children of all ages.  Awana comes from the first letters of II Timothy 2:15:  "Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed." It is designed to give children the opportunity to learn more about the person of God through scriptures, teaching, and many Bible based activities including games, crafts, and Bible knowledge.

The Awana staff is made up of church members who volunteer their time, talents, and energy to teach the "clubbers" and set forth a positive and Godly role model.

Our Awana Commander is Amy Green. Amy was saved during a revival service at Charity Baptist on February 18, 1997 after hearing a message of salvation. Amy is married to Richard Green and they have two children: Zachary and Olivia. Amy and her family have been members of Charity Baptist Church since 1994.

Amy's vision and desire for the Awana ministry is that all children learn to know, love and serve the Lord Jesus Christ.

Awana meetings are held on Wednesday night from 6:30 - 8:15pm.  The program follows the Sullivan County School System schedule.  The Awana Club does not meet when the school system is not in session.

The Clubs are divided by grades:

• Cubbies: age 3 - Pre-school
• Sparks: Kindergarten - 2nd grade
• T&T Girls: 3rd - 4th grade
• T&T Boys: 3rd - 4th grade
• T&T Girls: 5th - 6th grade
• T&T Boys: 5th - 6th grade
• JV: 7th - 8th grade
• Varsity: 9th - 12th grade

Awana Workers

The weekly program is an intense fun time of learning and training. Awana Clubs consists of three segments; game time, handbook time and council time. Game time is a time of fellowship with the other "Clubbers." The children learn team work, team spirit, and Godly attitudes. Handbook time is a time used for the children to recite the verses they have been studying. Council time is the time in which the teachers present the Gospel to the children.

The "Clubbers" earn Awana dollars or points weekly by completing sections in their handbook, wearing their uniforms, bringing their Bibles and handbook each week and for bringing visitors.

These Awana dollars can be spent in the Awana Store. The store is open twice a year. Once at Christmas, where they can buy gifts for themselves and their family, and again at the end of the Awana year.

The "Clubbers" also earn awards which they wear on their uniforms. These are earned by finishing sections in their handbook. These awards are presented to the "Clubbers" at the end of each club night. To offset the cost of the awards, there are weekly dues of 50 cents.

When a child finishes their handbook, they receive a plaque or trophy. These are presented on awards night at the end of the Awana year. The children are then recognized for their achievements during the year.

In the winter, the 3rd - 6th grade boys and girls participate in Bible quizzing. They work together as a team reciting verses and truths they have memorized. They compete with other "Clubbers" in our district.

In the spring, we participate in the Awana games. The different clubs compete with the same clubs from other churches in our district. Each individual club works together as a team and play the games they have learned during game time.

We also have a family oriented event. In the Awana Grand Prix, the "Clubbers" build a pine wood derby car. Race winners & showmanship are recognized. During this event, we have a fundraiser. Through this the Awana club has been abe to purchase needed items for the kitchen to use in the Awana club and also materials for the Awana club.

Each year Awana enters a float in the Bristol & Blountville Parades at the 4th of July and also at Christmas. The "Clubbers" walk and hand out tracts at this time.