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2021 - 2022
PARENT & CLUBBER
HANDBOOK
KNOW • LOVE • SERVE
Cornerstone Baptist Church
2930 Master’s Way
Darlington, SC 29532
843.395.1370 • www.exit137.org
Table of Contents
Welcome Letters .......................................................................................... 3-4
What is AWANA? ........................................................................................ 5
Leader Expectations ..................................................................................... 6
Parent Expectations...............................................................................7
Club Rules ....................................................................................................... 8
Discipline ....................................................................................................... 9
Membership & Cost ........................................................................................ 9
Uniforms ..................................................................................................... 10
Verse Schedules……………………………………………………………………………………10
Puggles Handbook Progression ........................................................................ 10
Cubbies Handbook Progression ..................................................................... 11
Sparks Handbook Progression ................................................................... 11
T&T Handbook Progression .................................................................. 12
Rules for Sparks and T&T Handbooks .......................................................... 13
Children with Special Needs ......................................................................14
Bring-A-Friend Options ...............................................................................14
AWANA Special Events .................................................................................. 15
Pledges ........................................................................................................... 15
Visitors ...................................................................................................... 15
Handbook Awards .......................................................................................16
Cubbies Award Placement…………………………………………………………………....17
Sparks Award Placement ............................................................................... 17
T&T Award Placement .................................................................................. 18
AWANA Gospel Wheel ..................................................................................19
AWANA Gospel Wheel Verses ...................................................................... 20
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Welcome to Cornerstone
Dear Friends,
I’m so excited that another year of AWANA is about to begin! Every year,
we see God at work in such amazing ways in the lives of our children
through this ministry. As I think back to the incredible way God used
AWANA in the lives of my own daughters, I’m so grateful that we can offer
it for your children here at Cornerstone.
Thank you for helping your children memorize their verses, bringing them
faithfully to club every week, and making this investment in the
development of their spiritual lives. Like me, I believe one day you’ll look
back at the time your children spent in AWANA and praise God for the
difference it has made in their lives. Have a great year!
Pastor Bill
Dear Parents,
I am so excited that you and your family are part of this ministry that
helps make Spiritual Champions! Thank you for allowing us the
opportunity to share Jesus with your child this year in AWANA and to
serve your family. Please let your child’s Director or myself know how we
can pray for you or answer any questions you may have.
Cornerstone AWANA Club provides your child the opportunity to develop a
personal relationship with God, to grow in His Word, and to develop
friendships with other clubbers. I encourage you to be involved by helping
and encouraging your child to learn their verses and complete the activities
each week.
Please take time to read this handbook as it will provide you with
information about our AWANA ministry. We consider this a serious
responsibility that we do not take lightly. May you and your child have a
fantastic year in AWANA!
Cara Brugger, AWANA Commander
cbrugger@exit137.org • 843.601.2754
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Have you heard about AWANA? Each school year Cornerstone offers this
incredible ministry program for your child’s spiritual growth. AWANA is
an acronym for Approved Workman Are Not Ashamed, based on 2
Timothy 2:15.
Understanding the acronym helps, but what is AWANA?
1. A Time to Play
AWANA incorporates intentional, engaging activities for kids. Sometimes
these are highly organized competitions and events, while at other times
it’s more relaxed fun. For children, play is work—it’s how they learn, grow,
interact, create, discover, and so much more.
2. A Place to Belong
Kids need physically, emotionally, and spiritually safe environments,
especially in the context of a Christ-centered family of faith. Matching
vests and t-shirts may help kids feel included, but shared experiences,
stories, and memories are way more important for relational bonding.
3. A Space to Grow
AWANA is purposefully designed to move kids (and leaders) forward from
salvation toward spiritual maturity in Christ. It presents the Bible from
cover-to-cover, introduces a doctrinal foundation, highlights individuals in
Scripture who walked with God, emphasizes the importance of the church
and disciple making, and equips participants in spiritual practices like
Scripture memory and serving so they will know, love, and serve Jesus
Christ for life.
4. A Mission to Serve
Jesus’ Great Commission in Matt. 28:18-20 is central to what the ministry
of Awana is all about—making disciples who make disciples! Children who
experience the worldwide mission of God’s good news in action as part of a
thriving ministry will be ready to carry this baton to the ends of the earth.
5. A Journey to Remember
There are people all over the world who credit their walk with Christ today
to the faith foundation that was laid as a child in AWANA. Sure, they
reflect back on it as a club – for better or worse – but that pales in
comparison to their lifetime of vibrant discipleship. You never know how
God will use the kids AWANA ministry reaches. Regardless of what their
future holds, they will definitely remember more than a kid’s club—they’ll
look back on the beginning of a faith journey that pointed them directly to
Jesus forever.
-Pastor Jason
Associate Pastor of Children’s Ministry
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What is AWANA?
Children hold a special place in Jesus’ heart. He created them. He sacrificed
His life for their sins. He longs for them to know, love, and serve Him. He
desires to spend eternity with them. His kingdom belongs to such as these.
That’s why kids matter so deeply to AWANA. As a worldwide ministry,
AWANA believes that Jesus is the answer to every child’s needs, particularly
for salvation. The AWANA ministry and materials are designed to
communicate the good news of Christ and His plan for their lives, as
expressed in His Word to build a biblical foundation that helps them follow
Christ through adulthood.
The word AWANA stands for “Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed” and
comes from 2 Timothy 2:15…”Study to show thyself approved unto God, a
workman that needeth not be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of truth.”
Our weekly club night is divided into the following Segments:
1. Opening Ceremony (pledges, announcements, & prayer)
2. Game Time (playing games)
3. Small Group Time (prayer, scripture memory, discipleship)
4. Large Group Time (music & teaching time)
Clubbers sign in with their secretary at 3:45 PM. Opening Ceremony begins
promptly at 3:55 PM with all leaders and clubbers assembled around the
game square (except for Puggles & Cubbies—they stay in their preschool area
the entire night). After prayer, each club is dismissed to their activities for the
night.
The AWANA leaders’ goal is to help your child grow spiritually. Club directors
or leaders will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
A Very Important Reminder: ALL clubbers MUST check in at
the security kiosk & with their secretary upon arriving to club, or
they will not be counted present for club.
5Leader Expectations
AWANA Leaders must meet the following requirements and
expectations:
• A leader must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• A leader must have a desire and passion to work with children.
• A leader must complete our children’s volunteer process, which
includes a background check, child protection policy training,
security training, club training and an interview with our
Children’s Pastor.
• A leader must agree with the AWANA doctrinal statement.
• A leader must be a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church.
• We expect our leaders to be at club on time each night.
• We expect leaders to surrender their Sunday afternoons to the
Lord while working in AWANA and stay committed all year!
• We expect our leaders to be examples by wearing clean, neat
uniforms and check-in and get their security nametag each week.
• We expect our leaders to display a proper attitude before the
clubbers, other leaders, and parents.
• We expect our leaders to pray for our club on a regular basis.
• We expect our leaders to realize that AWANA is not just another
program, but rather, a ministry of the church, and a place of
service to God.
• All club directors are expected to have their all of their materials
prepared before each club night begins.
• All secretaries are expected to have their club records up to date
and materials ready before each club night.
• All leaders are expected to attend meetings and training
opportunities offered during the club year.
6Parent Expectations
• ALWAYS encourage your child. Children have much more fun when
Mom & Dad show interest in their accomplishments.
• Help your child to attend AWANA every week and to arrive on time
consistently. This builds friendships, achievement, and self-discipline.
• During the week, help your child prepare for the sections required for
the week. This will help them complete their handbook and receive
their special rewards.
• Complete the “Parent At Home Sections” at home with your child!
• Attend all major events. Parents are always welcome and are
encouraged to attend special events as a way of showing your
support and approval for your child’s accomplishments.
• Review the discipline guidelines in this handbook with your child.
AWANA has very few rules of behavior, but in order to ensure that all
clubbers have the opportunity to learn as well as have some fun, some
rules of behavior will be enforced.
• All clubbers must be checked in by a parent or guardian and
escorted to their appropriate area each club night.
• Parents must have their child’s security nametag number to
pick them up.
• Pick up clubbers promptly after club in their designated pick-up area.
Clubbers will not be permitted to leave the building without an adult
to pick them up.
• Please DO NOT park on the driveway in front of the church! Park in a
parking space. We want to keep a safe environment for our little ones.
• If your child needs to be excused from Game Time, please send a note
letting their leader or directors know, otherwise, they will be
expected to participate with other clubbers in all activities.
• Yearly club fee with registration per child. There is a multiple family
discount for those families with more than 2 children.
• We will have service projects throughout the year as well as contests to
raise money for our AWANA Missionary.
7Club Rules
• Respect God • Respect Your Leaders • Respect Other Clubbers
• Listen for the 5-count. When a leader starts counting to five, clubbers are to
stop what they are doing and listen for instructions.
• Study at home. Be prepared to say the weekly section(s) when you come to
club.
• There is NO playing during Small Group. After saying your verse(s) for the
night, sit quietly, and study for next week’s verses.
• Verses are said during Small Group unless approved by the Commander.
• Only two helps are allowed per section. You must say the entire section at
one time. Your leader will assist you if you are having problems with
completing a section.
• Sections must completed in the order of the entrance booklets and
handbooks unless stated differently. Review the Verse Schedule to see when
sections are to be completed.
• During Game Time, give full attention to the Game Directors as well as your
leaders. Listen to the instructions so you will know how to play the games.
Cheer for your team, but always show good sportsmanship toward the other
teams and your own team.
• All clubbers are expected to participate during game time unless there is a
physical limitation.
• You are expected to participate in the flag ceremony, stand at attention,
reciting the American & AWANA pledges. During prayer, you are expected to
show respect by bowing your head and closing your eyes.
• Restroom breaks are provided throughout the club night. No child will go to
the restroom unescorted!
• Game Time - we suggest clubbers wear proper running shoes. We prefer
tennis shoes. No Heely’s are allowed! No short shorts are allowed. The
clubber’s middle finger should touch the bottom of their shorts when they are
standing up straight.
• Vulgar language and/or offensive clothing are NOT allowed.
• If you do not complete a section after 3 consecutive weeks, we will help you
get back on track by working with you during your Game Time.
• Club sign in starts at 3:35 PM. Club starts promptly at 3:55PM and pick up
time is 5:15 PM.
• Uniforms must always be worn under any Theme Night Costumes!
8Discipline
In the event that discipline is required, we have two procedures that will be
used by all clubs: The 5-count and the 3-count. The 5-count is for all
clubbers, while the 3-count is for individual clubbers.
5-count: When a leader needs the clubbers to be still and quiet, he/she will
count from 1 to 5. All other leaders are to join in the count. All clubbers need
to stop talking immediately and be still.
3-count: If a child is disrespectful or is disruptive in club, the following
procedures will occur:
• A “1” count will be given for the first offense.
• A “2” count will be given for the second offense. The child will be
counseled by their Director or Leader outside of the club room with
another leader as a witness and then return to club.
• A “3” count is given for the third offense. The child is taken by the
Director to the Commander. The Commander will decide if the parents
are to be called. If disruptive behavior continues, the Commander and
parents will need to discuss when the child can return to club.
It is our prayer that no situation will have to be restored in this manner, but
in fairness to the clubbers and leaders, the above will be enforced as
necessary. Thank you for your help.
Membership & Cost
Your child will bring home an entrance booklet, which is the first step to his/her
AWANA achievements (except for Puggles). Please help him/her complete this
booklet. Upon completion of the entrance booklet, your child will be eligible to
receive his/her handbook and uniform if they do not already have them. We love
visitors! They are welcome to our club, but on the 3rd visit to our club we expect
them to become a club member!
There is one fee for everything your child will need for the entire club year. (See
AWANA Brochure). There is a multiple family discount for those families
with more than 2 children.
Uniforms and books cannot be given out or ordered unless payment is made
ahead of time. Please do not allow cost to keep your child from being AWANA.
Speak with the AWANA Commander to work out a payment plan for you if
necessary.
9Uniforms
Clubbers AND Leaders are expected to wear their AWANA uniform to each
club meeting. A properly worn uniform helps AWANA clubbers and leaders
earn respect and credibility.
Uniform standards are as follows:
• Cubbies & Sparks vests must be clean and buttoned.
• Puggles and T&T shirts must be clean and do NOT have to be tucked in.
• All awards should be put on the uniform as they are earned and put in
the proper place. Review your child’s handbook for placement of the
awards.
• Uniforms are to be worn under any theme night costume.
• If your child does not wear their uniform to club, we will keep their
uniform awards until they have their uniform on.
Verse Schedules
We are doing “Together We Move” in our club. Which means the
clubbers are completing the same verse each week according to the
verse schedules that will be given to your child. Be sure to follow the
verse schedule, so that you and your child will know which section to
work on each week. These schedules will also be on our church
website at www.exit137.org in case your child loses their schedule.
Puggles Handbook
Progression
Puggles (older 2’s and younger 3-year-olds) do not have a handbook. Puggles
teaches toddlers simple lessons through teaching cards, activities, music, and
more. They will be taught one lesson a week built around 4 concepts: God
made everything; God saw it was good; God is love, and Give Thanks. Take
home cards help parents reinforce lesson concepts throughout the week. They
also encourage the whole family to learn about God together. There are no
awards to put on their t-shirt.
10Cubbies Handbook
Progression
Cubbies (3- to 4-year-olds) have two handbooks (Appleseed & Honeycomb).
Your child will work in one handbook each year. The handbook is divided into
weekly “Bear Hugs” that teach basic truths about God. They learn the verse at
home with you and then repeat it to their leader at club.
Cubbies will progress through their books together. The sections will be
completed in order except for some sections for special times of the year.
Each lesson contains required memory work and activities that should be
done at home as well as an optional extra credit activity. There are additional
materials available for purchase for those children who need an extra
challenge. The extra credit material should be completed concurrently with
the handbook. If your child misses a night of club, they can stay on track by
completing any missed sections at home through the online platform for Fast
Track.
Sparks Handbook
Progression
Before working in a handbook, all Sparks will complete the entrance booklet
—Flight 3:16– together. This centers on the gospel message of John 3:16.
There are 3 handbooks—one for each year in Sparks Club. HangGlider (5K,)
WingRunner (1st Grade), and SkyStormer (2nd Grade) will take Sparkies on a
sequential journey through Scripture—Genesis through Revelation—with
regular layovers to meet important Bible characters along the way. Each book
includes verse memory sections, Bible biographies, and activities. The
handbooks are enhanced with an audio handbook CD. The CD includes
dramatic readings of the Bible biographies and a helpful timeline. All Sparks
will begin in the handbook of their grade. Sparks who register later than the
beginning of the year will begin wherever their grade is in their handbook. A
schedule of verses will be given out to let you know what your child
needs to know each week. If your child misses a night of club, they can
stay on track by completing any missed sections at home through our online
platform for Fast Track. The clubber’s previous rank emblem on the uniforms
do not need to be removed before applying the new one. Sparkies also receive
pilot wings to display their achievement jewels. Complete the “At Home”
sections with your child at home with their handbooks.
11T&T Handbook
Progression
T&T 3rd & 4th Graders
All 3rd & 4th graders will begin in the Start Zone Entrance Booklet each club
year. There are two handbooks for Ultimate Adventure. Mission: Grace in
Action and Mission: Evidence of Grace.
All 3rd and 4th grade clubbers will work in the same handbook together.
Clubbers will progress in their handbooks according to the handbook
schedule given with their handbooks. Complete the “At Home” sections
with your child at home with their handbooks. Each segment contains
optional extra credit work. After completing a segment, they will receive an
emblem as an award to put into their uniform
T&T 5th Graders
All 5th graders will begin in the Start Zone Entrance Booklet each club year.
All 5th graders will be working together in the same book each year, Agents of
Grace. A patch will be awarded each time they complete 4 consecutive
segments. Complete the “At Home” sections with your child at home with
their handbooks. Each segment contains optional extra credit work, which
may be done along with the segment, or at the completion of the handbook.
12Rules for Sparks and T&T
Handbooks
• Clubbers may be given 2 helps per section. “Help” is whatever aid the
leader chooses to assist a clubber in the completion of a section. One help
would equal no more than three words or any other hint.
• Clubbers must recite both reference and verse.
• Sparks and T&T will follow the “together we move” method. Each
handbook has a printed schedule of the sections that are due each week.
• Please note the “AT HOME” sections on each handbook
schedule. Parents…please make sure these are done prior to
club.
o Bible reading sections should be done at home. Each Bible
reading section has two or three parts to be completed on different
days. The goal is to help clubbers develop a daily quiet time.
Answers to Bible reading questions must be correct. If an answer is
wrong, the leader may assist the clubber in finding the correct
answer. If the right answers are given, the section will be passed. If
wrong answers still appear after handbook time is over, the
clubber must work on the Bible reading at home with their parent
and try to pass the section next week at club.
• Club attendance is a requirement for completing a handbook. One
unexcused absence per quarter is allowed. Sickness is always an excused
absence.
• Sunday School/Church Attendance is another requirement. Only 2
unexcused absences are allowed per semester. A clubber receives 2 awards
for their books or vest.
• If you do not bring your handbook to club, sections will not be checked off
by your leader. You will have to wait until the next club to receive credit.
You may borrow a book and study during handbook time.
Don’t forget to bring your handbook and Bible to club every week!!!
13Children with Special Needs
Please let our Commander or Directors know if your child has any:
• Medical Conditions
• Food restrictions (allergies).
• Physical limitations that limit Game Time participation.
• Learning problems that could prevent or slow the pace of scripture
memory.
• Hearing or speech problems.
• Difficult family situation that might be influencing your child's
personality or behavior.
We want to do all that we can to help your child learn about God
& His Word!
Bring-A-Friend Options
• The intent of the Bring-A-Friend sections in the handbook is to give
friends the opportunity to hear the gospel at club. We realize that it is
sometimes difficult to bring a friend. If your child has tried to bring a
visitor without success, we have provided alternative activities to help
them accomplish their handbook sections.
The following suggestions will be accepted:
• Invite 5 friends—ask them to sign a piece of paper saying they have been
asked and give it to your leader.
• Do an outreach project such as going to a nursing home, working at a
shelter or soup kitchen, or sending a card to a shut-in
• Wear your AWANA uniform to school. Bring a note from your teacher
verifying you did so.
Parents must sign in their child’s handbook that their child
could not bring a friend and state which option they did to
complete the section in their handbook.
14AWANA Special Events
CBC Bible Quiz
Bible Quiz is a competitive event which tests clubbers’ knowledge of the
handbook material and provides individual recognition and awards. The
competition motivates young people to increase their Bible knowledge. This
is for T&T clubbers only.
Mission Offering Patch
Shouldn’t kids everywhere hear the gospel? We have adopted Cuba. Your
help is their lifeline. Half of the offering goes to Cuba and half to our
AWANA Missionaries, Bill and Dee Fugel. When your child pays $5.00 at
registration or at club he/she will receive a patch for their uniform.
Pledges
American Flag Pledge: I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States
of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God,
indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
AWANA Flag Pledge: 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.
Visitors
We LOVE for clubbers to invite visitors to our AWANA club; in fact, we
STRONGLY encourage them to invite their friends, family, and neighbors! After
all, we are about leading kids to Christ! We have a general rule for visitors.
Visitors are allowed to visit 3 times before they must join. On the 1st visit, if the
visitor is in a different grade from the clubber who invited them, they may go
with the clubber who brought them. If the same child visits thereafter, they must
attend the club/grade they are currently in (Exceptions, for example, if the visitor
is a three-year-old, they cannot go with the older grades). If there are any
questions, please see the Commander.
15Handbook Awards
Puggles Award: A stuffed Puggles and a certificate.
Cubbie Book Award: Appleseed and HoneyComb Book Awards are
awarded upon completion of Cubbies’ handbooks.
Sparks First Book Ribbon Award: Must complete one handbook.
Sparks Second Book Ribbon Award: Must complete two handbooks.
Sparky Plaque: Must complete all three Sparks handbooks.
Alpha Award: Must complete one T&T handbook.
Excellence Trophy: Must complete two T &T handbooks.
Challenge Award: Must complete three T& T handbooks.
Timothy Award: Must complete four T& T handbooks.
C-Track Award: Must complete Trek (Middle School) and Journey
(Senior High) Handbooks.
Meritorious Award: Must complete any six handbooks (3rd-12th grade)
Citation Award: Must complete any 10 handbooks (3rd-12th grade)
These awards are given out at our Awards Ceremony at the
end of the club year.
16Cubbies Award Placement
Special uniform vests, stickers,
awards and more get preschoolers
excited about coming to church
and learning God's Word.
1. Year 1 Book Award
2. Appleseed Trail Emblem
3. Honeycomb Trail Emblem
4. Church/Sunday School/Club
Attendance Achievement
Emblems (red & green apples)
Sparks Award Placement
1. Sparks Emblem
2. HangGlider Rank Patch
3. WingRunner Rank Patch
4. SkyStormer Rank Patch
5. HangGlider Review Emblem
6. HangGlider Pilot Wings and Jewels
7. HangGlider Extra Credit Pin
8. Church Attendance Emblems
17T&T Award Placement
Awards:
Uniform awards play a big part in the AWANA Clubs experience. They motivate
and reward curriculum and service achievements.
T&T Ultimate Adventure
1. Discovery Award Emblems
2. Extra Credit Patches
3. Book Completion Pins
4. Special Event Emblems
T&T Ultimate Challenge
1. Challenge Award Emblems
2. Book Completion Pins
3. Special Event Emblems
4. Extra Credit Pins
18AWANA Gospel Wheel
(ESV)
We will be memorizing these verses throughout the club year.
19AWANA Gospel Wheel Verses
I Corinthians 15:3-4
For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received:
that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures,
4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in
accordance with the Scriptures,
Revelation 4:8b
Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to
come!
John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever
believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
Romans 3:23
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life
in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 5:8
But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners,
Christ died for us.
Acts 16:31
And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved,
you and your household.”
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