"Love in Action" best describes the atmosphere surrounding our Awana Club meetings and activities at Emmanuel. From the loving mentoring and teaching provided by devoted directors and table leaders, to the high energy game times where discipline and sportsmanship are still in vogue, to council time messages that convey Christ’s love and sacrifice for us – this is Awana Club at Emmanuel!

From September to May, our Awana Club meets every Wednesday evenings beginning at 6:30pm in the Gymnasium with the Flag Ceremony. The children are then escorted throughout the evening for handbook time, council time, and game time.

Awana was formed in 1950 in Chicago and its two-fold mission remains today: "To reach boys and girls with the Gospel of Christ and train them to serve him." Awana is an acronym for "Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed" (from 2 Timothy 2:15 KJV).

Awana Club meetings are brimming with life-enriching experiences for young people! Loving leaders guide children through age-appropriate Bible-based learning materials. Clubbers learn that God is real, that He loves them, and that He has expressed that love through His Son, Jesus Christ. They also learn how to apply the truths of the Bible to their daily lives.

If you ask the kids, they attend Awana Club at Emmanuel because it’s fun!