The Great Commission includes teaching and training. Through Bible memorization and other Bible-based activities, children learn the Word of God, which helps them establish and develop their relationship with Jesus Christ, and it teaches them how to apply God's Word to daily living. The heart of Awana is the gospel message. If we trust Jesus Christ as our personal Savior, we receive God's gift of eternal life in heaven. Instead, we must simply accept it.
Eternal security is an important dimension of the gospel message.
After we accept Jesus Christ as our personal Savior, we can never lose our salvation. Children discover that verses they learn in Awana help them live Christ-honoring lives. GAME TIME Games attract a variety of children to Awana and keep them coming back. In Game Time, children are introduced to four-team participation on the Awana Game Circle featuring fun games they won't find anywhere else. These various incentives reinforce good behavior, encourage future achievement, and create enthusiasm for learning.