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“The Opportunity is Today!Our work is solemn,Therefore we dare not trifle;Our task is difficult,Therefore we dare not relax;Our opportunities are brief,Therefore we dare not delay;Our path is narrow,Therefore we dare not wander;But our PRIZE will be glorious,Therefore we dare not faint.” Awana God’s Miracle
There are 97 Awana Missionaries across the United States, which serve 12,053 churches that have the Awana Ministry.
Oversees 50 Awana Missionaries which represents 6,998 Awana Clubs. Regional Missionary (Eastern US) Harvey & Pat Hagen
Northeast 7,476,307 Children under 18 Bob & Dorinda Bennett Mark & Pat DeQuoy Doug & Cindy Schoenheit Ken & Karen Hoffmeyer
Northeast Pastor of one of the largest churches started Awana because of the importance placed on children learning Bible verses. Ken & Karen Hoffmeyer
Tri-State 5,066,245 Children under 18 Lanty & Tammy Moss Marlin & Donna Fuller Gary & Sharon Goodrow Randy & Donna Meyers
NYPENN area has started Chinese, Haitian, Christian Arabic, Korean, Messianic Jewish, African American, Indian (India), and Hispanic churches. Marlin & Donna Fuller
Mid-Atlantic 3,308,338 Children under 18 Ken & Eileen Lorow Phill & Joanne Jordan Bill & Judy Bianco
Lord give a vision burning within of sinners dying lost in their sin. Awana God’s Miracle
The Carolinas 3,361,316 Children under 18 Tommy & Paula Nash Mike & Kay Hawkins Al & Mildred Schlosser Bill & Denise Fugel Kevin & Marietta Chewning David & Liz Roach Allen & Marion Bailey
On a club visit following council time, a child responded. He said that he had been getting ‘some good information on salvation.’ Going over the gospel wheel with him, he preceded to trust in Jesus. As we opened our eyes there stood…his father…he had been asking a lot of questions at home and they were giving him the information.” Mike & Kay Hawkins
Georgia 2,489,727 Children under 18 Pete & Nancy Cyprian Brian & Carolyn Crowe Brian & LaRyssa Bixel Beth Greene
If you are not working with children, you are missing out on a blessing. Brian & Carolyn Crowe
Florida 4,004,679 Children under 18 Tom & Sandi Hofmann Tim & Fern Johnson Jim & Tara Lambeth Bruce & Ruth Jernigan
We have come to a turning point in the road. If we turn to the right mayhap our children and our children's children will go that way; but if we turn to the left, generations yet unborn will curse our names for having been unfaithful to God and to His Word. Charles Spurgeon
Mid-America 7,071,883 Children under 18 Bob & Bette Pycraft Steve & Pam Schenk Rick & Connie Stomps Ken & Debbie Rohrer Brian & Sherri Jenks Jeff & Suzan Rupp Jim & Helen Alexander Rick & Mary Glover Ken & Melinda Cogley Dave & Cindy Rollings Mark & Diane Britton
Leader attending Basic Training finally felt confident to present the gospel with clarity. The role playing segment cemented it in her heart. Mark & Diane Britton
Illinois/Wisconsin 4,472,803 Children under 18 Tim & Sherry Thomas Roy & Betty Koopman Ken & Denise Krup J.P. & Cheryl Morgan Don & Nancy Estep Bruce & Marti Brumfield
A grandmother attending Awana training thought of her grandson in another town. Through a ministry team member and the grandmother working together this little boy started to attend club. Younger siblings soon followed and even the parents are now attending church. Bruce & Marti Brumfield
Kentucky/Tennessee 2,521,771 Children under 18 Mike & Kris Reed Tim & Cheryl Welcher Gerald & Susan Vanderford Frank & Linda Hobart J.J. & Laura Gillette
One child having fun at Awana has lead two entire families with several of the members trusting Christ to come to church. Gerald & Susan Vanderford
Alabama/Mississippi 4,111,309 Children under 18 T.J. & Kathy Sipes Bruce & Melanie Patrick Mark & Josie Morgan
Many millions of youngsters are facing a Christless eternity. Such news should break our hearts and steel our resolve. Let’s work together to ensure that kids are given the opportunity to discover that they matter to God. Jack Eggar
Oversees 46 Awana Missionaries which represents 5,055 Awana Clubs. Regional Missionary (Western US) Brad & Margie Iverson
North Central 2,958,029 Children under 18 Paul & Janet Harkness Rick & Fairy Hatten Ron & Claudine Glynn Arlyn & Marcy Nies Tim & Cheryl Gilley Bill & Cindy Hoppe
On a club visit the Sparks Director was surprised to see her commander and leader when she was a Sparky. Only now they were the Awana Missionaries and she was the Sparks Director! Ron & Claudine Glynn
Kansas/Missouri 2,152,910 Children under 18 Mark & Marjorie Schoonover Jeff & Pat Schuessler Joel & Veronica Culberson Michael & Michelle Bowen
If you want to do a work for eternity, reach boys and girls for Christ. Lance “Doc” Latham
Arkansas/Louisana 1,831,227 Children under 18 Dave & Patti Stone Curt & Karen Talley Carroll & Martha Wherry Rusty & Amy Menke
One couple out of Arkansas now supports 2 additional missionaries due to catching the vision of missions through their partnership with their Awana missionaries. Curt & Karen Talley
Oklahoma 930,335 Children under 18 James & Paula Cavanaugh
Texas/Oklahoma 7,795,073 Children under 18 Lynn Baker Taylor & Meredith Lassiter Jo Ellen Ballard Raine & Penny Gunn Kelvin & Sandra Gunnells Doug & Ellen Rolando Kevin & Jennifer Ivie Ralph & Grace Deffendall James & Paula Cavanaugh
Following a small AwanaGames and Bible Quiz event, a 5th grade girl went home and shared with her parents how she now understood the gospel. That afternoon, her parents were able to lead her to the Lord. This young girl is continuing to grow strong in her faith. Taylor & Meredith Lassiter
Four Corners 4,246,625 Children under 18 Dave & Diane Farmer Chad & Karen Smith Joe & Jill Cook Wes & Jennifer Miller Mark & Deanna Meyer
Church of 100 members has close to 100 children from the neighborhood coming each week to club. Only 10-12 are from their church family with the rest from homes not impacted by other churches. Chad & Karen Smith
Pacific North West 3,286,716 Children under 18 Jeff & Shelly Kessler Jerry & Angie Berheim Ed & Kim Gossien Dan & Geraldine Bylsma Brion & Connie Frakes Kyle & Nancy Herr Jim & Bev VanMersbergen
In the time we have before Christ returns, may we all be more zealous than ever to present the life-giving message of the Gospel to a lost world. Art Rorheim
Pacific South West 10,281,172 Children under 18 Cindy Vesperman Tom & Marti Chance Bob & Jo-Ann Meier Jeff & Judy Gilpin Steve & Karen Hydanus Mike & Becky Sexton Don & Debi Isaacs Gene & Nancy Goertzen Miguel & Lorena Montes Joel & Virginia Cook
Hawaiian church and San Diego church had 18 decisions for Christ in the same month. Gene & Nancy Goertzen Elderly lady came to training and left burdened and equipped to share the gospel with her unsaved husband. Cindy Vesperman
Trusting Christ as your Savior makes you a Christian. Obeying Christ makes you a missionary. Art Rorheim