Christian's friend Scotty invited him to Awanas back in November and Christian absolutely loved it. I will never forget how excited he was when he got in the car after that first night. He talked about Awanas for days, practiced his verses and often said he wished they had Awanas every night! Christian was hooked on Awanas after that first night and insisted on going every week. There is nothing like hearing your child recite bible verses they have memorized.
After months of Christian going to Awanas we finally realized that Carson could go to church on Wednesday nights as well, in the Cubbies program. One night in probably March we dropped Christian off at church and Carson was upset because he wanted to go to. As we rounded the building we saw Jennifer with Ben and Henry getting ready to go in. That night Ben invited Carson to go to Cubbies with him but he had jumped in the car with no shoes and you know how the old saying goes...no shirt, no shoes, no service! Carson cried all the way home, so I promised I would take him the very next week (the same week one or two of his other friends started going as well). Carson did a great job catching up to get his Cubby book finished, although Christian did not think it was fair his verses were so much shorter.
Here they are in their cute vests headed to the end of year awards night.
See Christians green patch above? I actually sewed that on myself with a needle and thread. Shocking I know.
Carson and Joshua before heading in to the sanctuary.
Carson spotted me! I'd say he is proud.
Christian volunteered to recite one of the bible verses he memorized.
Getting his book award.
They are already asking when they can go back!
So glad they like Awana! This was our first year to try it out, too...it amazes me how a 5 year old can memorize verses so easily.
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