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.
Kids Alive Takes Families on an Intergalactic Adventure Through God’s Word
During Kids Alive Presentation Weekend on May 16–17, children at Arbor Christian Fellowship brought Star Quest: Search for the Stolen Scriptures to life through energetic singing, drama, choreography, gymnastics and Scripture memory, reminding audiences that God’s Word can never truly be erased when it is hidden in our hearts. Set in a futuristic world where the Bible exists only in an “Intergalactic Bible Database,” the musical combined humor, movement and biblical truth while showcasing the confidence, joy and spiritual growth of children from kindergarten through sixth grade. Supported by family, friends and church members, the weekend celebrated not only an unforgettable performance, but also 38 years of Kids Alive helping children worship God through music, movement, memorization and joyful discipleship.
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.
Kids Alive: 38 Years of Growing Faith Through Music and Movement
Kids Alive, a ministry celebrating 38 years, offers children a faith-centered program where they grow in confidence and spiritual understanding through music, movement, and drama. Rehearsing every Friday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m., kids enjoy a safe, Christ-centered environment where they learn, grow, and have fun—while parents get a well-deserved break. Currently preparing for their Christmas presentation, We Three Spies, children actively engage in songs, choreography, and Scripture-based stories that celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. This program welcomes children of all backgrounds to experience fellowship and the joy of shining for Christ on stage at Arbor Christian Fellowship on December 14 and 15.
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.