" DO YOUR BEST TO PRESENT YOURSELF TO GOD AS ONE APPROVED, A WORKER WHO CORRECTLY HANDLES THE WORD OF TRUT."

2 Timothy 2:15

AWANA is an international children’s ministry offered at our church with the goal of reaching boys and girls with the gospel of Christ and empowering them to serve him. 

The word AWANA means approved workers are not ashamed and comes from the verse of 2 Timothy 2:15 in English Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed. 

AWANA is designed to give parents the tools to put God’s word in the hearts of their children and show them how to live. AWANA offers your child to grow spiritually through scripture memorization and a basic understanding of Biblical principles and doctrine. It also teaches teamwork and cooperation among children and strives to improve children’s self-esteem through rewards and recognition. 

AWANA is divided into clubs according to the age of the children. At Highland Avenue Baptist Church, we have four

1-3 Years

Puggles® recognizes the learning ability of two and three year olds by introducing biblical concepts at church and equipping families to teach them at home. This year-long preschool ministry curriculum features playful activities, engaging songs and simple crafts as well as take-home resources.

4-6 Years

Cubbies® nurtures the budding faith of preschoolers and celebrates their desire to explore all that God has created. This two year preschool ministry curriculum features exciting games, storytelling, puppet shows, and biblical teaching as well as take-home activities and tools.

7-9 Years

Sparks® ignites a child’s curiosity about the people and events of the Bible, building a foundation of wisdom for knowing Christ. This three year early elementary school ministry curriculum features exciting games, engaging activities, biblical teaching and media resources for kids and leaders.

10-12 Years

T&T® explores the concept of grace by focusing on the character and nature of God, identity of Christ, as well as the structure and format of the Bible. This four year upper elementary school ministry curriculum is created to ensure that kids and leaders connect through God’s Word.

Meetings and Contact

AWANA Ministry meets at 2605 Highland Avenue National City CA. All club activities will take place in the classroom buildings within the Church from 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm on Thursdays. 

It is important that children arrive on time. For security reasons, please make sure your child is registered by their leader upon arrival. 

The AWANA year follows the regular school year, so the club begins in September and ends in June.

If you want your child to participate in AWANA club, please fill out the following form and return it to the leader