AWANA is a program in which the church body ministers to and teaches our Youth, helping them to memorize scripture and learn how to live it out.
AWANA will run on Sundays from 4 to 6 pm, from September 13, 2025 through May 23, 2027.
Click on the flyer above to register your child(ren) for AWANA at Powhatan! To learn more about the program itself, visit the official AWANA website.
If you would like to help, contact Youth Pastor Joe Gotshall (919-464-4355) or Pastor Johnathan Solomon (919-909-1577).
2026-2027 Schedule
September:
- Sept. 13 – Let’s Get Started!
- Sept. 27 – Wear Your Silliest Socks
October:
- Oct. 4 – Make a Joyful Noise: Bring any real instrument that makes noise.
- Oct. 11 – Happy Birthday: July through October birthdays
- Oct. 18 – Crazy Hat: Bonus points if you find a way to add Q-Tips or cotton balls.
November:
- Nov. 8 – US Military Colors: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force
- Nov. 15 – Inside Out & Backwards
- Nov. 22 – Store Night/Thank You Night: Think of someone you are grateful for and write them a short letter.
December:
- Dec. 6 – Mismatch Fashion Disaster or Ugly Christmas Sweater
- Dec. 13 – Crazy-looking Christmas Morning Hair
- Dec. 20 – Christmas Party
January:
- Jan. 10 – Pajama Night: So Comfy
- Jan. 17 – Spirit Night: Wear School Colors or Your Favorite Color
- Jan. 24 – Riddles & Giggles
- Jan. 31 – Lifesaver Night: Kids dress up as First Responders. Be thankful for the way each hero saves lives. Firefighter, Medical, Law Enforcement, Military
February:
- Feb. 7 – Favorite Sport Night
- Feb. 14 – Valentine’s Cards
- Feb. 21 – Happy Birthday
- Feb. 28 – Cowboy/Cowgirl Night
March:
- Mar. 7 – Goofy Glasses
- Mar. 14 – Wear Green: Bring a fact about St. Patrick.
- Mar. 21 – Store Night: Wear a cross for Easter.
April:
- Apr. 11 – Stuffed Animal Night
- Apr. 18 – Tie-Dyed Night
- Apr. 25 – Missions Night
May:
- May 2 – Store Night/Colorful Spring Flower Clothing
- May 16 – Farmer Thankfulness Night: Dress like you just came off the farm.
- May 23 – Happy Birthday/AWANA Celebration right after church
