Welcome to the GBC Awana® Sparks page! Sparks is for girls and boys in kindergarten through second grade (ages 5 to 7). Our goal is to reach boys and girls with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and train them to serve Him. The acronym AWANA comes from the first letters of Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed (2 Timothy 2:15). GBC Sparks meet every Wednesday evening at the Family Center at 6:00.

The Awana® club for children in kindergarten through second grade builds on the material taught in our preschool club. The aim of the curriculum is to take youngsters a step deeper into God’s Word while giving unsaved boys and girls regular opportunities to hear the gospel and come to faith in Jesus Christ. After being immersed in solid foundational teaching at the preschool level, boys and girls frequently come to an understanding of their need to trust Christ as their personal Savior while in Sparks.

Immersing kids in God’s Word

The Sparks program is firmly grounded in Scripture. The three handbooks feature:

• Basic truths about God, Jesus Christ, salvation and the Bible
• An increased emphasis on Scripture memory over our preschool materials. In three years, a child will learn and review 68 verses, many of which cover salvation and key Christian doctrine
• Clear and consistent presentation of the gospel message

Fun + learning = results

Sparks club meetings combine learning with fun to create an atmosphere of irresistible excitement for churched and unchurched kids alike. Club meetings are divided into three segments:

• Bible teaching, worship, award presentations and the gospel message
• Small group interaction and completion of Bible-based lessons
• Age-appropriate games on the Awana game circle

Along the way, Sparky, the friendly firefly, encourages boys and girls to learn verses and complete assignments throughout the three handbooks.

POLICE BACKGROUND CHECKS & APPLICATION FORM FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WORKERS - All children and youth workers are being asked to get their police background checks completed as soon as possible. You can pass them in to Diane Davidson or Pastor Greg to have on file in the church office. If you have not received your copy of the "Child Abuse Prevention Policy" and the "Application Form for Children and Youth Worker", please contact Diane Davidson. The completed forms are to be passed in by March 13, 2005. This would include all workers who help with: Cubbies, Sparks, T&T Clubs, Trek 24-7, Senior, Junior Church, Church Nursery and VBS.

Notice to leaders: this page can also be accessed via the subdomain: youth.gearybaptist.org

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