Sparky Central

What is Sparks, anyway?

NEWS

What is the Great ShakeUP?

It's a kid-to-kid Awana evangelism event launching across the nation this fall. Learn how the GSU can help churches equip and motivate clubbers and leaders to invite kids to Awana and to share Christ. Check out the national page devoted to the Great ShakeUP.

RESOURCES

Awana Forums - Sparks

Share and discuss tips, techniques and solutions for Sparks in the Awana Clubs International web-based discussion forum!

Awana Ideas Newsletter

Check out the monthly newsletter from Awana Clubs that shares tips and ideas about running your Awana Club better! Can also sign up for e-mail delivery!

Awana Sparks Record Cards (Excel format)

Dwain Beaver, the Awana missionary in Arkansas, has created a custom version of the Sparks record cards. This is being made available in Microsoft Excel format so that it can be customized to meet local needs and printed on colored paper to match the handbook. Updated 9/2007.

Bible ABCs Memory Book

Extra credit memory book for boys and girls ages 3 to 5 (available in KJV only). This file is 3.6MB

Bible Bees Memory Book

Extra credit material that teaches character qualities and the importance of godly behavior through Bible memorization. Designed for kindergarten-age children (available in KJV only). This file is 2.4MB

Clip Art and Coloring Pages

Check out all the new Sparky clip art that is now available to Sparks leaders. You can use the clip art for mailings and other promotional items, while the coloring pages can be a fun treat for your Sparkies.

Coloring Pages

Download various Sparks coloring pages for use in your club - no longer available for purchase through headquarters! Can either print the entire PDF file or view each of the individual sheets (gif images): Carousel, Fall, Fishing, Garden, Mushroom, Rainbow, River, Sick, Spring, Summer, Turtle, Winter.

God Loves Me Memory Book

Extra credit material that emphasizes the Lord’s personal interest in children with Scripture verses that show the practical demonstrations of His love. Includes a clear presentation of the gospel. Designed for ages 6 through 8 (available in KJV only). This file is 3.2MB

God Made Me Memory Book

Extra credit material that teaches the facts and purposes of God’s creation with a clear presentation of the gospel. Designed for ages 6 through 8 (available in KJV only). This file is 3.3MB

God Speaks to Me Memory Book

Extra credit material that is designed to introduce children to the Bible and teach what God’s Word teaches about itself. Designed for ages 7 through 9 (available in KJV only). This file is 3.3MB

God Offers Me Eternal Life Memory Book

Extra credit material that is a primer on the plan of salvation and the important changes that salvation brings to the Christian’s life. Designed for ages 8 through 10 (available in KJV only). This file is 3.3MB

Handbook Pacing Schedule

The latest version of the Awana Handbook Pacing Schedule has pulled information from various sources to create a single, displayable chart to help keep clubbers on track.

Missions Booklet

A booklet describing different ways to integrate a missions focus into your entire Club, includes recommended resources and web sites to assist. Available in PDF format (link above) as well as in a Microsoft Publisher format.

Parent Guide (MS Word format)

A booklet created to help parents of Sparkies understand what the program is about and what is expected of them throughout the year. Available in Microsoft Word format to allow for local customization.

Sparky Award Plaque Certification Form

Available from the Awana Headquarters web site.

Sparks Curriculum

McLean Bible has developed a suggested Curriculum progression through all of the Sparky core and supplemental material. Not officially endorsed by Awana Clubs International.

Sparks Resources Page

Official resources page from Awana Clubs International. Includes clip art collections, verse counts, award placement, and the monthly newsletter.

Sparks-a-Rama Resources

Useful information gathered from conference presentations and local clubs that could help with building a team, organization or running the games better.

Sparkles Newsletter

Be the first on your block with the official newsletter of Sparkies! To receive e-mail notification of new issues, click here. Reproducible for your entire club!