Awana Closing Ceremonies

Tonight was the closing night for AWANA.  The Cubbies performed two songs and got awards.  Rowan got awards for finishing her book and for being in Cubbies for two years.  Now she’s graduated to Sparks.  Sparks.  My big girl will be in the class with her brother, learning verses.  This should be an interesting adventure.

Jory got an award for finishing another book in Sparks.  We have one book left and we have started on it.  The verses are more intense and longer.  I still can’t believe I have a second grader.

Layla will be rockin’ Cubbies all by her lonesome.  I use to worry about her being without her sister and/or brother, don’t know why that kid is perfectly fine by herself.

At the beginning of the ceremonies, I read along with the AWANA flag salute:

I pledge allegiance to the Awana flag, which stands for the Awana Clubs; whose goal is to reach boys and girls with the Gospel of Christ and train them to serve Him.

To reach boys and girls with the Gospel and train them to serve Him.  How awesome is that?!  How awesome is it that every Friday night my kids and I go to a fun church activity that is laying God’s Words on their hearts and in their minds.  I am truly blessed that my goal to find other homeschooling believers led me to AWANA.

After the salute, the AWANA song was sang:

Firmly Awana stands, led by the Lord’s commands;
“Approved workmen are not ashamed,”
Boys and girls for His service claimed!

Hail! Awana! On the march for youth;
Hail! Awana! Holding forth the truth;
 

Building lives on the Word of God, Awana stands!
Our Savior following with steps unfaltering,
And love unaltering, His praise we sing;
His banner over us, in service glorious,
We’ll fight victorious for Christ our King!

Youth on the march!

Youth on the march!

Youth on the march!

Youth on the march!

What a great song.  A great ceremony.  Thank God for AWANA, the churches that open their doors to have it, and the incredible volunteers who teach and share their love and passion for Christ to the little ones.