My Wednesday nights = AWANA

8 years ago, Dianna F., Marli M., and Angie D. (all twin moms) introduced me to Bethany Baptist Church through a program/ministry called AWANA (Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed). Noah was in Kindergarten and I wanted to get him involved at a church with a Wednesday night program. The church we were attending at the time did not have anything for kids on Wednesday night, and this ministry @ Bethany sounded great.

I trusted my friends. Praise the Lord I did!! A few years later, after much prayer, God led us to leave our old church and become members at Bethany. It was a top 5 decision in our lives. One of the best we have ever made. The impact on us from the teaching there is indescribable. And the friendships we have made are life long.

So, ever since, Wednesday nights during the school year are spent serving Him in the AWANA program there. I had my camera last night and I am glad I did. It was a special night for the older kids: they earned a pizza party by reaching their quota in donating to the local mission.

Here are some of the highlights.

Kevin is the human tree. Dianna F.'s twins and one of Angie D.'s twins are three of these "leaves". Kevin is probably the nicest, sweetest single boy in town. It is amazing he has not been snatched up yet!



Janelle is our Sparks director. I used to call her "boss", but she hated that. Maybe I will try coach next. She is so organized and great with the kids! Her friendship is such a blessing to me.


Here are our Sparks during story time. For some reason, alot of the kids were absent last night.


Here is Marli M.!! Together we are the secretaries for the Sparks program in AWANA. Sparks are the K-2 group. We have around 90 total in those 3 grades (if they all show up). Marli is my right hand girl. She helps me with about everything.


This is Angie D. and Joellyn D. I could write a whole blog on Angie. She has appeared in my blog before on my "cooking day" a month ago. We just had our latest "cooking day" on Tuesday. This time we made 14 meals, each one cost $1.37 per serving! Love it!!



Pizza Party!!
Here is Marilyn with Becky D. (left) and Bekah S. (right). Bekah is Marilyn's best friend. Becky D. is Angie's other twin. Angie's twins are boy/girl twins like Marilyn and Joel. So, yes, 2 of Marilyn's best friends have very similar names. It can be a bit confusing at times.





Thanks Dianna, Marli, and Angie! My family and I are indebted to you!!

Only by the grace of God,
Kendra