The starting place for all Awana leaders, Basic Training inspires and equips you to be the best Awana volunteer possible. Please try to get your leaders to attend! Chose one of the locations/times, and we’ll see you there.

AUGUST 30 – 6:30pm
Calvary Baptist Church
324 Avon Ave
Burlington, WA 98233
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SEPTEMBER 7 – 6:30pm
Evergreen Baptist – Seattle
19010 5th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98155-0308
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SEPTEMBER 11 - 6:30 pm
First Baptist Church of Monroe
17922 149th St SE
Monroe, WA 98272
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SEPTEMBER 13 – 6:30 pm
Hope Fellowship
21115 SE 272nd ST
Maple Valley, WA 98038
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SEPTEMBER 18 – 1:00pm
Evergreen Christian Fellowship
120 228th Ave NE
Sammamish, WA 98074-7200
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The 2010 Awana Ministry Conference celebrates God’s faithfulness over 60 years in impacting young lives with His timeless truth. Generation after generation, God has used Awana to influence children and youth through biblical teaching and curriculum. God has also used committed leaders who partner with parents to build a legacy of hope in Christ in young children through teenagers.

Year after year, Awana reaches and disciples children and youth to develop a biblical foundation for life that spans generations. We thank God for the amazing ways He has used the ministry of Awana to prepare generations of children and youth to follow Jesus Christ for life.

Don’t miss this one-day conference dedicated to equipping you in your ministry role. Get inspired through a keynote message and choose from a variety of practical workshops. Whether you’re a Puggles leader or work with teenagers in Journey, you’ll learn effective ideas for evangelism and discipleship that you can apply to your particular ministry.

Awana Ministry Conference  2010

October 9, 2010
Northshore Christian Church, Everett, WA

How to get there.

Key Speaker: Dr. Greg Carlson

Dr. Greg Carlson is Professor of Christian Ministries at Trinity International University. He is an author, family ministry consultant, pastor, and seminar leader living in the Chicago area. He is currently the Chair and Professor of Christian Ministries, Director of the School of Biblical and Religious Studies at Trinity International University; an associate instructor for Walk Thru the Bible, teaching the Old Testament, New Testament, 7 Laws of the Learner, Teaching With Style, Solving the People Puzzle and Biblical Perspectives on Parenting seminars; and was the Global Training Director/Director of Rorheim Institute for Awana Clubs International until 2007.

He was ordained in 1978 and has served as a youth pastor, pastor, adult education/family pastor and in a variety of roles in teaching and ministry. Areas of research and teaching interest include youth ministry, family ministry, ministry skill development and educational psychology. He has authored and edited a variety of books including Rock Solid Teacher; Discover the Joy of Teaching Like Jesus (Gospel Light), and Understanding Teaching Effective Biblical Teaching for the 21^st Century (Evangelical Training Association). He was contributing author for Four Perspectives on Children’s Spiritual Formation and Foundations of Christian Formation and Development (both published by Broadman-Holman Academic).

Congratulations to the 19 Citation Award Earners of 2010!

The Citation Award is the highest award presented in Awana! It represents a completion of ten handbooks from third grade to high school senior. The individual has memorized over 830 Bible verses and completed four years of ministry, giving back to the local church. They have also attended a variety of Christian Training Seminars in each of the last four years and completed a Bible study that is equivalent to one year of Bible College. If that is not enough, in the last four years they have read the entire Bible (Proverbs twice) and completed a summary of each book read.

Equipping Churches and Parents to Raise Christ-Following Kids for Life

Awana helps churches and parents worldwide raise children and youth to know, love and serve Christ! We do this through:

• Fully integrated programs for ages 2 to 18
• The best evangelism tools to reach unsaved children, youth and families
• Teaching that builds an enduring biblical faith
• Resources bringing churches and parents together to disciple the next generation
• Initial and ongoing volunteer training
• Healthy mentor and peer relationships
• Dynamic fun for children, teens and adults alike!

• When: August 6, 2010 at 6:00PM (please arrive 15-30 minutes early)
• Where: Cedar Springs Camp
  4820 State Route 92
  Lake Stevens, WA 98258
• (Directions)
• To attend you must RSVP before July 28, 2010 via email to your Awana Missionary (awanafrakes@verizon.net) with the number of people in your party.
• Special music by PNWC campers.
• Upon arrival please check in at the camp office.

The Citation Award is the highest award presented in Awana! It represents a completion of ten handbooks from third grade to high school senior. The individual has memorized over 830 Bible verses and completed four years of ministry, giving back to the local church. They have also attended a variety of Christian Training Seminars in each of the last four years and completed a Bible study that is equivalent to one year of Bible College. If that is not enough, in the last four years they have read the entire Bible (Proverbs twice) and completed a summary of each book read.

At the PCD meeting you will:

•Network with other Awana leaders
•Be motivated to begin another Awana club year
•Get dates for upcoming Awana events
•Learn about the recently updated Sparks and T&T materials,
complete with options
•Pick up your Commander Directory

Gather your Awana team and let us know how many will be attending from your church.
Brion & Connie Frakes –awanafrakes@verizon.net / 360-474-9474

Guatemala

Wednesday, April 10 – Friday, April 12

Honduras

Friday, April 12 -  Wednesday, April 14

Ecuador

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Brion teaching in Quito Ecuador to over 100 Awana leaders

I leave on Monday, April 5, 2010 for 10 days (schedule is listed below). I’m asking for prayer (safe travel, no lost luggage, stamina, good health and that the training will be a success). I’ll be traveling with Randy Newburn (Awana Missionary in Ecuador). Thank you for your prayers … they really make a difference!!

Itinerary

05 Apr 10 – Monday
United 3718
LV: Seattle 1150A
AR: Houston 556P

United 3346
LV: Houston 705P
AR: Guatemala City 854P

07 Apr 10 – Wednesday
United 5321
LV: Guatemala City 710A
AR: San Salvador 800A

United 5359
LV: San Salvador 853A
AR: San Pedro Sula 948A

09 Apr 10 – Friday
United 5304
LV: San Pedro Sula 1130A
AR: Miami 345P

American 967
LV: Miami 630P
AR: Quito 940P

14 Apr 10 – Wednesday
American 932
LV: Quito 625A
AR: Miami 1135A

American 601
LV: Miami 210P
AR: Chicago/O’Hare 425P

American 1801
LV: Chicago/O’Hare 530P
AR: Seattle 755P

Congratulations to our Trek and Journey Teams. A total of 27 Trek and Journey teams competed for the title of Northwest Washington Bible Quiz Champions.

Journey

Gold

CHAMPIONS: Calvary Chapel
Blvd Park

Silver

Trinity Baptist 1
Christ’s Church

Bronze

Faith Baptist of Skagit
Evergreen Baptist

Trek

Gold

CHAMPIONS: Onnuri / ANCC – Team 2
Calvary Chapel
Onnuri / ANCC – Team 1

Silver

Trinity Baptist – Team 1
First Baptist – Marysville
Faith Baptist of Skagit

Bronze

Federal Way Mission 1
Trinity Baptist – Team 2
Chinese Baptist