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1840 Harding Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062
(Please enter through Harding Ave.)
COST: $50/child (scholarship is available upon request.)
Parental volunteer is expected.
Awana is a world-wide ministry that reaches millions of kids with the gospel of Christ. It stands for Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed, derived from 2 Timothy 2:15, “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” Our heart and desire is to teach our children to accept the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ as their own, stand firm in their faith through the Word and be the light to the world around them, both locally and globally. We do this through structured training in the Word as well as fun and laughter.
NBCC Awana Club meets on Fridays at 7 - 8:30 PM throughout the school year in September through May and offer the following three age groups.
The Cubbies curriculum celebrates the spiritual potential of preschoolers by helping them develop respect for God, His Son and His Word.
The Sparks curriculum ignites the curiosity of early elementary-age kids to learn about the people and events of the Bible, building a foundation of wisdom for knowing Christ.
The T&T (Truth & Training) curriculum teaches kids the truth of God's Word, trains them to follow Him and practice His grace.
Large group time: Kids gather together for Bible teaching, worship, announcements, and awards. This is a great opportunity for kids to hear the gospel and Biblical truth directly from leaders, staff, and pastors.
Small Group Time: Relationships and belonging begin in small groups as kids huddle up with a consistent leader from week to week to discuss Bible lessons, ask and answer important questions, work on memory verses, pray together and work in handbooks.
Game Time: Awana Games are a team-building activity that helps foster fun and gives space for relational discipleship in the midst of the evening.
Awana Clubs is a great fit if you're looking for a fun, structured, Bible-centered program where your child can grow in their faith through Scripture memorization, engaging small groups, meaningful friendships, and exciting games.
Awana Club is made possible by dedicated parent volunteers, and there are many meaningful ways to get involved. Check out the volunteer roles here.
We believe parents are the primary disciple-makers in their children's lives, so we encourage you to partner with us by helping your child review their handbook, memorize Scripture, and talk about what they're learning each week. Your involvement—both at home and at Awana—plays a vital role in helping your child grow in their faith and see the value of following Jesus.
No — All are welcome! However, we ask that parents volunteer to help make this a great experience for everyone.
Yes! Your child is welcome to miss a few weeks. While they won't be able to earn badges during those absences, they'll have the opportunity to catch up when they return.
With God leading her through every life transition, Soomee immigrated from South Korea to Redwood City and transformed from being a nurse to a seminary student to now being Director of Kids Ministry at NBCC. Combining all of these experiences and her passion for kids, Soomee is able to use all of her blessings to share Jesus’ love with all kids, parents, leaders, and the entire Bay Area.
Born and raised in South Korea, Soomee grew up dreaming of becoming a pianist but decided to serve people and graduated with a nursing degree from Yonsei University. She grew up in church watching her mother serve and enjoying all ministry experiences. Her serving began by singing in the kids choir and playing the piano for worship gatherings.
Soomee worked as a nurse at Samsung Hospital in Seoul and after moving to the United States, she worked at Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City and at Stanford Hospital. She heard God’s calling to pursue kids’ ministry as her career while serving as a Sunday school teacher and a kids’ lay leader at church. She earned her Early Childhood Education and Administration certificate and graduated with a Master’s degree in Education Leadership from Gateway Seminary. Prior to joining NBCC, Soomee served as a children’s pastor for 4 years at a local church.
Soomee and her husband Eugene have been happily married since 2005 and are blessed with two kids, Alison and Harrison, as well as the family dog, Zafra. Outside of ministry, Soomee spends her time cheering at her kids’ sporting events and connecting with family and friends. The craziest thing she has tried is getting certified for scuba diving. She is now looking to learn a new style of jazzy contemporary piano playing.
Born and raised in California, Easther grew up as a pastor’s kid, witnessing her father plant and nurture a church and its ministries.
Through this, she learned about God’s compassionate and loving nature, understanding the importance of loving and cherishing children as Jesus taught.
With a passion for both music and teaching, Easther pursued a bachelor’s degree in Piano Performance and performed in a trio. However, their calling extended beyond the stage. She transitioned into administrative roles at the Music Departments of SFSU and SJSU, and also contributed to the Opera San Jose Education Department and Outreach, making a lasting impact in the arts community.
Despite a successful music career, Easther always felt drawn to working with children. Embracing this calling, she became a full-time 3rd grade teacher, where she combined creativity, faith, and a deep love for children. Easther believes that the fruit of the Spirit is a blessing from God and is committed to teaching these foundational skills to guide students in their spiritual and academic growth.
At the heart of Easther's teaching philosophy is building meaningful relationships, ensuring that both students and parents feel heard and valued. In her personal life, Easther enjoys life with a loving husband and their beautiful, energetic daughter. Together, they love spending time outdoors, playing, and going on adventures.
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