Awana at Belgrade Alliance

Wednesdays at BAC are all about fun & friendships at Awana! Kids preschool through 4th grade will surely have a blast! Awana provides opportunities for kids and their families to put their trust in Jesus Christ and learn to faithfully follow Him. Children have the opportunity to memorize, study, and learn important life lessons from the Bible, while having fun and participating in exciting games and activities. Kids can join us anytime throughout the year. Learn more about Awana

 Personal Care Items for LOVE INC

Help us show some love for LOVE INC! We are collecting personal care items to support their mission to love others in Gallatin County. Items should be new and unused. Please drop them off at club before April 30! DEADLINE EXTENDED

Thank you for your generosity!

Cubbies

Cubbies celebrates the spiritual potential of preschoolers by helping them develop respect for God, His Son and His Word. Kids need to be potty trained and willing to participate without a parent. Space is limited in Cubbies, so register early! Cubbies are preschoolers age 3+ on 9/10/24 and potty trained.
Preschool
Wednesdays 3:30 – 5:15PM

Sparks

Sparks ignites the curiosity of early-elementary aged kids to learn about the people and events of the Bible, building a foundation of wisdom for knowing Christ. In 24/25 we are offering two Sparks clubs at Belgrade Alliance. Sparkies are kids in grades K - 2 and age 5+ on 9/10/24.
K – 2nd Grade
Wednesdays 3:30 – 5:15 PM 
Wednesdays 6:00 - 7:45 PM
Download Evening Sparks Claendar 24/25

Truth & Training

Truth & Training teaches kids the truth of God’s Word, & trains them to follow Him and practice His grace.  T&T helps students to grow and develop as lifelong followers of Jesus Christ.  TnT'ers are in grades 3 & 4 and age 8+ on 9/10/24.
3rd & 4th Grade
Wednesdays 6:00 - 7:45 PM
Download TnT Handbook 24/25
Download TnT Calendar 24/25
We gather weekly, September through April, excluding Belgrade school holidays. Throughout the year, clubbers participate in special events, including our Christmas Party, Verse-A-Thon, Awana Grand Prix Race and fun theme nights. Don’t miss the fun!  Families are asked to cover the cost of books, uniforms, and other supplies. However, please do not let cost be a barrier.  We have financial assistance available to enable everyone to attend.
DOWNLOAD THE 2024/2025  PARENT HANDBOOK

What Happens at Awana?

Check-In

Check-in begins 15 minutes before the start of club., downstairs at BAC.  Clubbers must be checked in  by an authorized caregiver, who will be given a security tag for checkout.  Clubbers will earn "check-in" points for attendance and being prepared.

The Gathering

Clubbers gather together for  prayer, worship songs and  open ceremony.  During gathering time, we share an engaging  Bible  story related to the Scripture we are studying. Often we have guest speakers and exciting object lessons.

Games & Activities

Game time is  high energy fun that  helps clubbers learn the value of teamwork an d  sportsmanship. We play a variety of games for all abilities and interests,. We often add other activities  to the mix, such as crafts and service projects. 

Team Time

Small group "team time" is devoted to relationship  building and digging into the Bible. Clubbers work through their handbooks and memorize Scripture and learn how to apply key truths to their daily lives.  Discussion & Q & A.

Mission Time

Each week we spend time learning about  past and present missionaries who have shared the Gospel of Christ locally and around the world. Clubbers will learn how they can be on mission at school and in their neighborhood.

Awards 

We conclude each club with awards and recognition for  completing handbook sections, Scripture memorization, good sportsmanship and competition in games. We share important announcements and  send clubbers off with prayer. 

Coming Events

Cool Shades Day

It's cool shades day! Wear your favorite sunglasses to celebrate spring at club. Extra points for those who participate! 
Wednesday April 9 - Afternoon & Evening Clubs

Handbook Catch-Up Night

Clubbers who need a little extra help completing sections are invited to come and get "caught-up".  Awana volunteers will be on hand for one-on-one help and pizza will be provided. We usually have a great time!
April 25 - 6 - 7:30 at BAC

Awana Awards Night

All Awana clubbers and their friends & family are invited to celebrate another great year of Awana at our annual Awards Night Event. All clubs will join together for a fun evening of celebration! Save the date. Details coming soon!
Belgrade Alliance Church - 6 PM April 30

Join us for Family Dinner !

Between our afternoon & evening Awana clubs, we invite everyone to join us for dinner! Family Dinner is served between 5:00 - 6:005 PM and includes homemade soup, salad & bread.  The first Wednesday of each month is pizza night!  If you are able, a donation of $3/person or $6/family is appreciated to help cover the cost of food. This is a great time to pause and fellowship with friends and family. Sign-Up to bring soup here.

Join Our Team!

Our volunteers love Jesus and love hanging out with all of our amazing kids. Not only do we serve on Wednesdays, we love to have fun together! Just a couple of hours a week can make an eternal impact on the life of a child. Visit with Millie Veltkamp to talk about possibilities! 
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Connect with Us

Millie Veltkamp

Director of NextGen Ministry & Awana Ministry Leader
(406) 388-6030
nextgen@belgradealliance.com
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We want to be sure you are fully informed about what’s happening at Awana throughout the year. When you register your child, you will be asked to share your email address.  We primarily communicate via email, printed newsletters and Facebook. If you have any questions, concerns, or prayer requests, we would love to talk to you. Feel free to reach out on Wednesdays, or contact us via phone, email or text.