Worth Repeating: The Top 10 Awana Blogs of 2020

The year 2020 was a difficult one on many levels, with the pandemic at the forefront of our minds and decisions. Even so, you were resilient in your endeavors to serve the families in your church and the kids in your clubs. And although there are some things we’d all rather forget about last year, we think these 10 most-read Awana blogs are worth repeating.

We wish you a blessed 2021—a year full of possibilities and opportunities to bring children and families to Christ.

Top 10 Awana Blogs of 2020

1. How to Help Kids Deal with Fears About the Coronavirus

The global pandemic can be a scary time for children. Awana CEO Valerie Bell shares with us how to teach kids the spiritual tools they need to grow in their faith and meet their fears head-on.

2. 15 Game Ideas for Home and Social Distancing

Our friends at Awana Canada compiled this list of fun and safe activities for you to do during the pandemic, regardless of how you’re gathering.

3. 100 Theme Night Ideas for Your Children’s Ministry

We’ve compiled a list of 100 crowd pleasers, grouped by subject, to support you throughout the year. They’re easy to arrange, and most use simple household items. However and wherever you meet, theme nights can re-energize your group, boost participation and encourage handbook achievement.

4. How to Run an Awana Club From Home

Awana is flexible enough to use in whatever way works best for you and your family. We explain three simple options to run an at-home club, whether it’s 15, 30, or 45 minutes long.

5. Awana Clubs+: Navigating the “How” to Reaching and Discipling Kids

Leaders throughout Awana have joined us to share digital resources, proven to reach and disciple kids in this unusual time. Churches, parents and caregivers can put the resources on their own websites, send links to families to engage with, or simply download and use the materials in a club setting, whatever best fits your situation.

6. 17 Free Resources to Use in Your New Year, New Start of Awana

Whether your Awana Club is well underway or just beginning, take advantage of this extensive list of free resources, developed with your needs in mind. You may want to bookmark this blog to return to again and again!

7. Have Fun and Build Skills With These 12 Virtual Game Ideas

Games have always been a part of Awana; but if your club is meeting online, you may need some fresh ideas. The 12 games highlighted here provide opportunities for kids to strengthen skills, work as team players, become proficient with Zoom, and just have fun.

8. 10 Ways Brite is Designed to Meet Your Ministry Needs this Fall

Brite is the adaptable and flexible weekend curriculum solution for your continued discipleship. With weekly videos and lessons, which are deeply rooted in Scripture, you can reach kids with the Gospel and help them to belong to, believe in and become more like Jesus.

9. Creative Ways to Make Your Awards Celebration Memorable
While Sheltering in Place

Awana awards are more than physical objects; they are a fun way to recognize the hard work and spiritual growth a child has experienced during the year. How you celebrate depends on your club model. We asked Awana missionaries Tyler O’Donnell, Marti Chance, and Mike and Kris Reed to share some imaginative ideas from churches in their areas.

10. Did You Know You’re On a List?

Many of the kids God has called you to lead have a list of people who radically loved them and impacted them. That list includes YOUR name.