The Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed (Awana) Ministries of Calvary Bible Church recently recognized club members for excellence.
Alexander Poval and Lazaria Colebrooke were named most outstanding male and female and received the "Sparkie" prizes during their recent end-of-term Christmas party. Lashae Lightbourne received the prize for most outstanding "Sparks" female athlete, and K'vin Stuart received the most outstanding male athlete award. The general excellence award for the club member who excelled in all areas such as Bible verse memorization, showing good sportsmanship, and having a good attitude, went to Keyezia Wilson.
The recent end-of-term Awana Christmas party was hosted by former club member Dr. Sean Knowles, who also served as a leader for the "Sparks" group in the early 2000s before attending college to study towards a medical degree.
"I want the kids, especially those who are growing up in the Centreville, East Street, and Mason's Addition areas, to know that they can be successful at whatever they desire to do in life, but it all has to start with knowing Jesus Christ as lord and savior and allowing God to direct and order your steps," said Dr. Knowles.
Awana is an international, Bible-centered children's and youth ministry providing local churches with weekly clubs and programs for preschool aged through high school children. The goal is to reach children and teenagers and their families with the Gospel of Christ and to train them to serve him.
"Being a part of the Awana ministry was a blessing for me," said Dr. Knowles. "My late grandmother made sure I attended church and every Awana meeting. I was instructed at such a young age about God's Word and about how to live a productive Christian life. I was even led to Christ at the age of nine by one of the leaders Mr. Basil Miller, who is still active in this ministry today," said Dr. Knowles. "Even though I am not as actively involved with Awana, I cannot ignore the fact that part of who I am today is because of this amazing youth ministry, and I very much want to continue to be a part of it in any way that I can."

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