FAQ  |  Who we are, What we do and Why

We are the AWANA Cubbies Team, who serve preschoolers (ages 3–5) — the introduction to AWANA for our youngest students. Each week we teach preschoolers about Jesus through puppet shows, crafts, games, and stories. We do this to plant God's Word in our students' hearts from a young age and to partner with their parents and guardians to point them to Jesus and His love for them.

When and where does your ministry normally serve?

Every week during the calendar school year starting the first Wednesday in September after Labor Day until the third week in May, with a two-week break in the Fall, a two-week break at Christmas, and a two-week break in the Spring. We serve in the B-34 and B-35 Hallway classrooms at St. Paul. Craft Preppers can prep weekly crafts at their leisure in their own home.

Frequency of service is?

Once per week on Wednesdays.

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What is the average expected time commitment when serving?

• Teachers: 2 hours every Wednesday, plus 1–2 hours prep time to prepare your lesson and set up your classroom.

• Helpers: 2 hours every Wednesday, plus 30–45 minutes to familiarize yourself with the lesson, puppet show, and crafts.

• Craft Preppers: Approximately 1 hour per week to prep the craft depending on complexity.

When does your team meet?

We typically meet once or twice in August to prepare for the upcoming year. We don't have a set meeting schedule during the year but meet as needed depending on upcoming events.

Are there requirements to be a part of your ministry?

Adult teachers and leaders (18+) must have a background check. Adult leaders must be a member of St. Paul for at least six months or have been participating in a St. Paul program for at least six months. A love for kids, especially ages 3–5, is a must!

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