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7:30 – 8:20

Check-in and registration

8:30 – 9:20

Breakout 1

9:30 – 11:00

First Main Session

11:15 – 12:05

Breakout 2

12:10 – 12:50

Lunch

ENJOY

Coffee and donuts outside on Main Street.

Get the morning off to a great start!

VISIT

The resource center in the foyer

to learn about all the tools Awana has

to help you succeed.

MEET

Leaders from churches across the area.

Share ideas, resources, and contact information to

partner together to reach kids!

LUNCH

Pick up your delicious Panera Bread lunch in the

front Main street area and relax outside in the

courtyard. Connect with other leaders,

process new ideas, and share what God is doing!

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COMMENT

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Second Main Session

2:10 – 3:00

Breakout 3

3:10 – 4:00

Breakout 4

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MAIN SPEAKER: CHRIS MARCHAND

Vice President of Partner Solutions, Awana

Chris Marchand is the VP of Partner Solutions at Awana, with a decade of experience as a

children’s, youth, and family ministry pastor. Educated in the areas of church ministries, religious

education, and professional ministry, he enjoys his roles as husband and father, curriculum

architect and creator.

BREAKOUTS: Digital Storytelling: Decoding the Narrative Rhythms of Children & Students,

Resuscitating the Heart of the Children’s Worker, Resilient Children’s Ministry: A New Philosophy,

Learning to Swim: Helping Parents Navigate Raising Children in a Technology World

FEATURED SPEAKER: BETSY SENTAMU

Global Leadership Development and Program Manager, Awana

For the past 12 years, Betsy Sentamu has been the architect and/or writer of training and

curriculum solutions at Awana and has been geeking out about leadership development trends for

her adult life. Betsy is passionate about cross-cultural learning. She is married to Andrew, a

talented artist, and they have one amazing son.

BREAKOUTS: Multiculturalism, Help! I’m a New Director, Discover Awana Youth Ministries,

LEAD Now

FEATURED SPEAKER: KAROLE DAWSON

Instructional and Digital Learning Designer , Awana

Karole Dawson, a graduate of Cincinnati Christian University, spent a number of years ministering

to orphans in E. Europe before returning to the U.S. to serve as a corporate trainer and learning

designer. Karole is a wife, mother, grandmother, and coffee enthusiast!

BREAKOUTS: Talking to God with Children, Leading an Effective Small Group

FEATURED SPEAKERS: STEVE & REBEKAH BELL

Awana Missionaries, N. Central Texas

Steve & Rebekah Bell have been serving in Awana for 20 years. They are passionate about

personally encouraging leaders and training them to reach their communities for Christ. A former

pastor, Steve uses Gospel illusions to captivate kids and share God’s Word. Rebekah has been

actively engaged in leading in children’s ministry as a director in many roles.

BREAKOUTS: Steve-Leading Kids to Christ, Conquering the Chaos, Gospel Illusions, Building a

Volunteer Dynasty; Rebekah-Games Outside the Square, Large Group-Get Your Toolbox Ready,

Object Lessons-Repurpose. Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.

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FEATURED GUEST: NATASHA CRAIN

National Speaker, Author & Blogger

Natasha Crain is passionate about equipping Christian parents to raise their kids with an

understanding of how to defend their faith in an increasingly secular world. Her third book, Talking

with Your Kids About Jesus, releases March 2020. A former marketing executive and adjunct

professor, Natasha lives in S. CA with her husband and three children.

BREAKOUTS: Raising Kids with Confident Faith in a Secular World, Critical Thinking Skills Every

Child Should Have, What Kids Will Hear About Christianity, Practical Ideas for Teaching

Apologetics at Home

FEATURED GUESTS: DAN BIDDLE & DAVID BISBEE

Founder & President & Vice President of Genesis Apologetics

Dan Biddle is founder and president, and Dave Bisbee, vice president, of N. California’s largest

creation ministry, Genesis Apologetics. Their organization is dedicated to equipping pastors,

parents, and students with Biblical answers to evolutionary teaching and they offer both an adult

and student apologetics track for us today.

BREAKOUTS: Dan-Adult Track: Why Genesis Matters, Is Evolution Really Scientific Fact?

Debunking Human Evolution, The Global Flood;

Dave-Student Track: Refuting Evolution, Looking for Lucy: Ape Men Fact or Fiction? Dinosaurs

and the Bible, Why Bad Things Happen to Good People

Jill Armstrong Awana Ministry Director, Crossroads Christian, Vacaville

Shelby Arriega Awana Admin Assistant, Creekside Christian, Elk Grove

Glenn Carpenter Awana Ministry Director, Vintage Park Community, Ministry Team

Sharon Carpenter Sparks Director, Vintage Park Community, Ministry Team

Dooba Eibensteiner Sr. Pastor, Awana Ministry Director, Woodland United Fellowship

Dwight Hunnicutt Pac West Ministry Team

Marlene Hunnicutt Pac West Ministry Team

Andrew Madaus Awana Ministry Director

Byron Meyer Commander Emeritus, Summit Christian, Sparks, NV

Joan Meyer Commander Emeritus, Summit Christian, Sparks, NV

Katie Pierce Trek Director, Creekside Christian, Elk Grove

Becky Sexton Awana Missionary, Sacramento Valley/North Bay, CA

John Trautwein Camp Director, West Coast Honor Camp

Penii Jo Trautwein Camp Director, West Coast Honor Camp

PRESENTERS

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TREK CHALK TALK Room B7/8 – Katie Pierce

Interested in the keys to a successful Trek club? One that keeps leaders happy, teaches the

Gospel, builds relationships with students around God’s Word, and has tons of fun? Find the

foundation to an organized, energetic, and successful club, and get answers to your questions!

Trek

Leaders

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MULTICULTURALISM Room M10 – Betsy Sentamu

Our Awana ministry includes a tapestry of kids from different ethnic, economic, and family

backgrounds. Our challenge is to engage them and give them a sense of belonging. Get practical

tips for a welcoming club that lets each child know you’re glad they are there.

DISCIPLESHIP AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH IN SPARKS Room E108 – Dooba Eibensteiner

So much happens in a child’s life between kindergarten and the second grade. While this age is

very active, it’s also an important time of discipleship and spiritual growth. Come learn important

principles and see how God is working in the lives of your Sparkies.

Sparks

Leaders

CONNECTING WITH PARENTS Room M14 – Jill Armstrong

We want to reach kids, and their families. How do you let them know you care? Receive loads of

tangible ideas to connect with and support parents in the discipleship of their kids.

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AWANA BASICS – WHAT IS AWANA? & LEADERSHIP MATTERS

An Overview of the Awana ministry—the mission, purpose, and focus. Understand the heart of

Awana and how the basic structure can fit into a variety of churches. Explore characteristics and

responsibilities of good leaders and how to continuously grow in your role as you serve.

LEADING KIDS TO CHRIST

All Awana leaders and children’s workers need to be able to effectively and clearly share the

gospel with children. Come learn how, gain new confidence, and be prepared for every

opportunity God gives you!

Room M2 – Steve Bell All

Leaders

PRAYERFUL LEADERSHIP

Explore the life of King David and discover the characteristics that made him “a man after God’s

own heart” and a great leader. Receive practical helps and share valuable experiences in

worship, wisdom, and warfare, that will impact your prayer life and leadership today.

Room A1 – Becky Sexton All

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ENCOURAGEMENT: PUT A SMILE ON LEADERS’ FACES

Room M8 – Dwight Hunnicutt

How do you keep your leaders engaged? How do you help them feel encouraged? How do you

let them know how much you appreciate them? This breakout offers practical and unique ways to

connect with your leaders and keep them on your team.

Directors

PRESCHOOL PLAYTIME & ACTIVITIES Room M9 – Marlene Hunnicutt

Enjoy playtime with your preschoolers! Join with Cubbie and Puggles friends for new and exciting

Play Time ideas for your little ones—be ready to get up and move!

Puggles &

Cubbies

Leaders

DIGITAL STORYTELLING: DECODING THE NARRATIVE RHYTHMS OF

CHILDREN AND STUDENTS

Learn about current trends and storytelling tools that children and students are using to

communicate to the world. Explore five practical tools that you can use in your ministry to

leverage digital storytelling as a way to help your kids and students express their faith in new

and creative ways.

Room M5 – Chris Marchand

All

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VISION AND THE AWANA MINISTRY DIRECTOR

Your leaders are in place, the order is in, and parents like what you are doing…BUT what are

the other elements that make a great Awana Ministry Director? Do you know what you want

your club to look like? Why are you there? Receive practical advice and thoughts on how the

Lord can shape your heart to begin casting a vision for your club and ultimately your church.

Room M6 – Andrew Madaus Directors

GAMES OUTSIDE THE SQUARE

Is your space too small for an Awana square? What do you do in Game Time if it’s raining? Do

you need a change up? Fun ideas for games without the Awana square. Creative solutions to

help jump-start your imagination.

Game

Directors Room M3 – Rebekah Bell

Room The Venue – Natasha Crain

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RAISING KIDS WITH CONFIDENT FAITH IN A SECULAR WORLD

It’s no secret that large numbers of young people are leaving Christianity, in many cases due to

the faith challenges posed by today’s secular world. Unprepared for the claims they hear

against the truth of Christianity, they’re unable to respond and are left ashamed and confused.

This breakout will explain why teaching kids apologetics is a critical part of the solution, offer a

framework for defining what it means to teach kids apologetics, and give practical helps for doing

so.

WHY GENESIS MATTERS

No other ancient book has been more challenged than the Bible in our century, specifically the

Book of Genesis. Without a historical Genesis, what does our faith stand upon? We will discuss

the theological importance of the historicity of Genesis as well as practical, hands-on reasons

why it’s important.

Room E101 – Dan Biddle Adults

REFUTING EVOLUTION

According to the Bible, God created everything. However, according to evolutionists everything

was created through billions of years of evolution. Which one of these beliefs is true? During

this session we will take a closer look at evolution and help strengthen your faith.

Room E103 – Dave Bisbee Students

Parents

Room E108 – Dooba Eibensteiner

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FOUNDATIONS FOR SECRETARY SUCCESS Room C11 – Sharon Carpenter

Secretaries are the glue that holds an Awana club together. The goal of this breakout is to give

practical information to help a leader in their role as Secretary. Designed for brand new

secretaries.

Secretaries

T&T

Leaders

T&T CHALK TALK Room B7/8 – Katie Pierce

Interested in the keys to a successful T&T club? One that keeps leaders happy, teaches the

Gospel, builds relationships with students around God’s Word, and has tons of fun? Find the

foundation to an organized, energetic, and successful club, and get answers to your questions.

GOSPEL INTENTIONALITY IN SMALL GROUP Room A1 – Becky Sexton

Are you making the most of every opportunity to lead kids to Christ in your small group time?

Brainstorm barriers, learn creative prayer prompts, and follow helpful practices to turn

conversations around His Word with your kids, into a relationship with Jesus Christ.

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TALKING TO GOD WITH CHILDREN Room M14 – Karole Dawson

Jesus modeled what prayer looks like and taught His disciples to pray. This precious

communication is what our Heavenly Father longs for from His children. In this fun, fast-paced

breakout, learn how to teach kids to look in His face and respond with their voice, heart, and

personality through prayer.

All

Leaders

AWANA BASICS – GOSPEL URGENCY

The gospel defines us. We are relentlessly committed to proclaiming and living out the gospel of

Jesus Christ with clarity and urgency. In this breakout, we will talk about the value of the gospel,

offer guidelines about sharing the gospel, and explain the Gospel Wheel.

HELP! I’M A NEW DIRECTOR

Work on your heart, planning, people focus, and tasks, with guidance from the Awana Director’s

Manual. Learn tips and principles to make you successful in your new role.

Room M10 – Betsy Sentamu New

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CONQUERING THE CHAOS

Need tips and tricks to help tame the discipline monster in your ministry? Discover principles of

great and effective group management and individual correction that build trust and respect.

Room M2 – Steve Bell All

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KIDS REACHING KIDS: AWANA GO!


Learn from an experienced servant how to get kids and leaders involved with supporting

international missions through Awana GO! Hear about God’s incredible blessing in being involved

with what He is doing around the world through Awana.

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TEACHING PRESCHOOLERS TO MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE Room M9 – Marlene Hunnicutt

Awana provides great resources to help you disciple preschoolers through Scripture memory.

Discover tips and helpful insights to make Scripture go smoothly and stick with your preschool

children.

Puggles &

Cubbies

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RESUSCITATING THE HEART OF THE CHILDREN’S WORKER

Has your heart for your children’s ministry stopped beating? Spend some time journeying

together down a path of renewal. Break out the spiritual A.E.D. machine and go back to the

beginning. Discuss five key questions that can help restart your heart and get you back into

ministry.

Room M5 – Chris Marchand All

Leaders

15 INTANGIBLES OF RELATIONSHIPS

Why do some people just have a “knack” when it come to relationships with students? Does

everyone have to be a super-powered extrovert to engage social media students? Take a look

at the small, but potent intangibles that lead to life-time bonds, and Christ-like relationships.

Room M6 – Andrew Madaus All

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LARGE GROUP TIME – GET YOUR TOOLBOX READY Room M3 – Rebekah Bell

Make your large group time memorable and dynamic! Build the fundamentals of a great group

time and access essential tools while keeping the focus on the Gospel.

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THREE CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS EVERY CHILD SHOULD HAVE

Every parent should want to raise good thinkers—kids who know how to think, not simply what

to think. Learning how to think is especially important given that kids today are being

bombarded with conflicting claims. This interactive session will: 1) introduce three of the most

important critical thinking skills kids should have in order to evaluate the claims they encounter,

and 2) give attendees the opportunity to apply those skills by responding to several practical

examples.

IS EVOLUTION REALLY SCIENTIFIC FACT?

Evolution is taught as fact in CA public schools. In fact, today students receive over 250 pages

and 50 instruction hours on evolution “theory”. We’ve distilled this teaching into the top 10 pillars

and will demonstrate how they don’t stand up to “science” or the Bible.


LOOKING FOR LUCY: APE MEN FACT OR FICTION?

Many of us have been taught that humans evolved from ape-like creatures such as

Australopithecus Afarensis (aka Lucy). But what does the fossil evidence show? Join us as we

take an in-depth look at Lucy and other so-called ape men.


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Chris Marchand, Vice President of Partner Solutions, Awana

Room C11 – Sharon Carpenter

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REACHING PRESCHOOLERS WITH CUBBIES Room M9 – Marlene Hunnicutt

Want to know more about how the Cubbies curriculum is designed? This breakout unpacks the

Cubbies learning materials and will help you maximize the resources for effective discipleship of

your preschoolers.

New

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FIVE TOOLS FOR SHARING THE GOSPEL - VIDEO Room B7/8 – John & Penii Jo Trautwein

Brenda shares tips and tools for child evangelism. Understand four essential reasons for sharing

your faith and experience demonstrations of five effective tools to use when sharing the gospel with

children: the Gospel Wheel, Gospel Hand Gesture, Gospel Hand, Wordless Book, & Evangecube.

LEARNING STYLES & COMMUNICATION – PART 1 Room A1 – Byron & Joan Meyer

Discover your primary learning style and how to enhance your communication skills. Become an

effective communicator with spouses, parents, peers, children and students—everyone in your life!

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LEADING AN EFFECTIVE SMALL GROUP Room M14 – Karole Dawson

Small group time is the best time to get to know kids and spend time with them around God’s

Word. Focus on relationship building and learn tips for leading influential and impactful small

group times across age levels.

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EFFECTIVELY REACHING KIDS WITH SPARKS

Want to know more about how the Sparks resources are designed? This breakout unpacks the

Sparks curriculum and will help you maximize the resources for effective discipleship of your

kindergarten through second graders.

EFFECTIVELY REACHING KIDS WITH T&T

T&T teaches 3-6th grade kids the truth of God’s Word, trains them to follow God, and practice

His grace. Learn to use the T&T resources to help kids: dive deeper into Scripture, discover

how God’s grace affects their relationships, and hide the truths of Scripture in their hearts.

Room E203 – Shelby Arriega New

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Leaders

DISCOVER AWANA YOUTH MINISTRIES

Learn how the Trek & Journey resources are intended to answer questions, address issues, and

establish middle school and high school students as life-long disciples; leading them in a deep

study of God’s Word, and mobilizing them to live with a godly perspective and evident faith.

Room M10 – Betsy Sentamu Trek &

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THE CRAFT OF STORYTELLING


Have you ever had an awesome idea for large group time or an anecdote to captivate your small

group? Did the idea fizzle out or were you able to craft it into a teachable story? Learn how Jesus

told stories so you can transform your storytelling and impact children like never before.

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RESILIENT CHILDREN’S MINISTRY: A NEW CHILD DISCIPLESHIP

PHILOSOPHY

As we dream about the church of the future, what does resilient discipleship need to look like

now? Are you actively innovating discipleship to bring God’s Word, powerful relationships, and

practical experience to engage and transform a generation? Build impact upon Belonging,

Believing, and Becoming like Jesus.


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GOALS

What is that one element most clubs are missing to see growth in their ministry? One simple

word, one profound destination: Goals. Specific, year-long goals can lead to tremendous growth

and personal fulfillment. Shape specific goals for yourself and your Awana ministry.

Room M6 – Andrew Madaus Directors

OBJECT LESSONS – REPURPOSE. REDUCE. REUSE. RECYCLE. Room M3 – Rebekah Bell

Want to connect with your student’s hearts and minds? Learn some great object lessons they will

remember and tie ordinary items to a lesson from God’s Word!

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BUILDING A VOLUNTEER DYNASTY

Room M2 – Steve Bell

Dynasty—a group of people working together to achieve and maintain a position of influence or

excellence and retain that position for a long time. We want a team who performs with excellence

and stick-to-itiveness. Learn how to build a Dynasty Team in your ministry!

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WHAT KIDS WILL HEAR ABOUT CHRISTIANITY

There is no God. All religions are basically the same. Miracles are impossible. The Bible is

unreliable. These messages (and many more) are constantly being promoted by a secular world

and are likely to challenge your kids’ faith eventually—especially if you haven’t prepared them

first. This session will explain what you most need to understand about each of the “big 4”

challenges to faith today and how to effectively talk about them with your kids.

DEBUNKING HUMAN EVOLUTION

All of the ape-to-human fossils that supposedly “prove” we evolved from ape-like creatures over

millions of years can fit into the back of a pick-up truck. But many parents and students are not

prepared for the evolution download society and the school system provides. We’ll equip you to

stand strong.


DINOSAURS AND THE BIBLE

Did dinosaurs live and die out millions of years before humans “appeared” on earth? What

happened to the dinosaurs? Did they evolve into birds? Does it really matter what we believe

about dinosaurs? Join us as we explore how these fantastic creatures fit into a Biblical

worldview.


Parents

Room C11 – Glenn Carpenter

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WEST COAST HONOR CAMP AND EVENTS Room B7/8 – John & Penii Jo Trautwein

West Coast Honor Camp—camp done Awana style! Events—find out how your team or individual

kids and students can participate in regional events including Summit 2020 in Dallas, TX! Summit

is THE national gathering for Awana Journey students.

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BUILDING A HEALTHY VOLUNTEER TEAM Room M14 – Jill Armstrong

As a director, your volunteer team is your ministry. Discover ways to build and care for your team,

inspire parents to become volunteers, and lead a healthy team who is passionate about reaching

kids for Christ.

LEAD NOW Room M10 – Betsy Sentamu

This action-packed, interactive breakout will open your eyes to the power of your influence on kids

and leaders. Join the fun to learn how to build trust, share ideas, and offer solutions in a manner

that will transform your heart and faithfully lead those around you.

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GOSPEL ILLUSIONS Room M2 – Steve Bell

Need something to keep kids’ and adults’ attention? Gospel illusions is a dramatic way of giving

your audience something to remember that will help them retain what you taught. No special

powers and no slight of hand skill needed. Have fun and keep them spellbound!

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PLANNING AND MANAGING YOUR GAME TIME

Level up your Game Time! This breakout will give you fantastic tools to plan and manage a

successful Game Time that will ensure a safe and fun environment for kids and leaders to build

relationships.

REACHING PRESCHOOLERS WITH PUGGLES

Awana Puggles introduces young 2-3 year old children to what they most need to know about

God and His love. Walk through the four Big Truths, the Bible verses that go with them, and

hear Bible stories just right for your sensory learners to form a strong first impression of God.

Room M9 – Marlene Hunnicutt New

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LEARNING STYLES & COMMUNICATION - PART 2

This breakout is a continuation of Part 1. Come hear about the “Razz”! Learn practical and

zany applications to help you communicate effectively with everyone in your life. Learn how to

avoid the blocks to clear communication.

Room A1 – Byron & Joan Meyer All

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LEARNING TO SWIM: HELPING PARENTS NAVIGATE RAISING

CHILDREN IN A TECHNOLOGY WORLD

Future generations will be discipled by some form of technology. Parents need more insight

than ever before to lead, disciple, and teach their children how to use and leverage technology.

Progress through five practical applications to help parents navigate technology and use it to

help, not hinder discipleship.

PRINCIPAL OF THE PATH

Where you want to go in life and the path you choose to get there don’t always agree. Direction,

not intention determines destination. Engage the patterns in your life that are sending you on a

path you may not want. Send your church, ministry, leaders and students in a better direction.

Room M6 – Andrew Madaus All

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FINDING HOPE IN JESUS FOR LEADERS & CHILDREN

What do you think children see and hear about the world they live in? Children aren’t oblivious

to the destruction around them. Discover the hope to which God has called you and your role as

an Awana leader to show children how God provides hope.

Room M8 – Dwight Hunnicutt All

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PRACTICAL IDEAS FOR TEACHING APOLOGETICS AT HOME

Kids today clearly need an understanding of apologetics in order to navigate the tough questions

they’re certain to encounter from a secular world. But what, specifically, can parents do to

develop that understanding in daily home life? This session will provide specific and highly

practical ideas that parents can begin using immediately.

THE GLOBAL FLOOD

The Flood is the longest narrative about any single event in the Bible and there is tremendous

worldwide evidence to support that it happened. We’ll discuss the details behind our latest flood

video that’s gone viral on YouTube, with millions of views.


WHY BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE

If God is all good and all powerful, then why does evil exist in our world? Sadly, these questions

have caused many people to turn their backs on God. During this session, we will explore what

the Bible says about pain, death, and suffering. We will also look at five specific promises from

God.


Room The Venue – Natasha Crain Parents

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What are you hopeful for this year in your Awana ministry?

What is one key takeaway from today?

What is one thing you want to focus on or do differently from what you learned today?

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