Storing Up Treasures in Heaven: Arbor Christian Fellowship Celebrates Another Incredible Awana Year
Arbor Christian Fellowship concluded another incredible year of Awana with two memorable celebrations: the Spring Awana Store and Awards & Parents Night. Children spent Awana Dollars earned through memorizing hundreds of Bible verses, while some chose to invest their earnings in Kingdom work by supporting church-planting missionaries through the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. Families also gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of Cubbies, Sparks, T&Ters (Truth & Training) and Trek students through Scripture recitations, songs, awards and stories of God's work throughout the year. From more than 1,000 verses memorized by T&T clubbers to Trekkers serving younger students—and from Cubbies reciting John 3:16 to Sparks reciting Psalm 23—the evening highlighted lives being shaped by God's Word and the lasting impact of a ministry dedicated to helping children know, love and live out the truth of Scripture for themselves.
Drive-In Delight at Arbor Christian Fellowship: A Night of Faith, Film and Cardboard Cars
Arbor Christian Fellowship’s Awana Drive-In Movie Night was an unforgettable evening of creativity, faith and fellowship, where children arrived with their own, hand-crafted cardboard box cars—ranging from Lamborghinis and stealth bombers to Spider-Man rides and tiny school buses—each reflecting their imagination and unique personalities. With popcorn, juice and laughter filling the Fellowship Hall, the children enjoyed the animated film DAVID by Sunrise Animation Studios, while Pastor Jonathan reminded them that true courage comes from trusting in God, just as David did. From the joyful delight of Cubbies, Sparks, and T&T participants to the dedicated volunteers serving snacks and cheering the kids on, the night combined fun, creativity and spiritual lessons, planting seeds of faith, courage and trust in the hearts of every child.
A Week of Joy and Celebration at Arbor Christian Fellowship
This week at Arbor Christian Fellowship was filled with joy, celebration, and the true spirit of Christmas, as children and families participated in three unforgettable events. The week began with Kids Alive Weekend, where over 45 children performed the Christmas musical “We Three Spies,” sharing the gospel through song, dance, drama, and tumbling, and pointing all to the birth of Jesus. Midweek, the Awana Store and Birthday Party for Jesus brought laughter, giving, and family fun, as children shopped with their hard-earned Awana Dollars, contributed to the Compassion Christmas Gift Catalogue, sang “Happy Birthday” to Jesus, and capped the evening with the playful Cream the Commander tradition. The week concluded with The Last Train to Bethlehem, an immersive, family-friendly experience where guests enjoyed live-action nativity scenes, live music, games, festive treats—including a professional coffee pop-up by Cafe Koyan—and meaningful reflections on the birth of Christ and the hope He brings.
A Joyful Start to a New Season: Awana Kickoff Night Welcomes Children and Families
On Wednesday, September 3rd, our church kicked off a new season of Awana with a joyful evening filled with family fellowship, worship, and enthusiastic participation from children of all ages. The night began with a shared dinner, followed by a meaningful opening ceremony featuring salutes to the flags, the Awana anthem, important announcements, and a time of prayer. Each club—Cubbies, Sparks, T&T, and the newly launched Trek for 7th and 8th graders—then began their journey of Scripture memory, biblical teaching, and high-energy activities designed to help children hide God’s Word in their hearts and grow in their faith.