Upcoming Events
Movie in the Park
Movie in the Park; We are bringing back MITP! Join us for a fun, family friendly time of fellowship, engaging with the community, and watching (movie tbd). There will be popcorn, cotton candy, food trucks, and a raffle.
We will need lots of volunteers to do a variety of things for this event! Register to serve.
If you would like to get involved or have any questions reach out to Amy Azarias.
Partner's Meeting
Awaken, mark your calendars! Our quarterly Partner's Meeting will be held on Sunday, April 6th, following the Gathering. We encourage you to attend, as Pastor Brad Ball and other ministry leaders will be sharing important updates and casting vision for the future.
DayBreak Annual Gala
Awaken Missions will be hosting a table at DayBreak’s Annual Gala. The gala is one of the ways that DayBreak raises funds to continue the mission God has given them in Columbia - to offer compassionate services to women, men and families in our community as well as free pregnancy and parenting resources, referrals, and support groups. There are six seats available at our table. If you would like to participate in this event please reach out to Amy Azarias.
Women's Ministry Kickoff Breakfast
Please join us for our Awaken Women's Ministry kickoff breakfast Saturday, April 12th from 9-11am at Lizard's Thicket (10170 Two Notch Road). The leadership team will be vision casting the upcoming year, sharing upcoming events, enjoying fellowship over breakfast, and Michelle Michelin will be leading a devotional.
You don't want to miss this! Register here
Good Friday Community-Wide Service
We are excited to participate again this year in the Community-Wide Good Friday Service taking place at First Northeast Baptist Church in Columbia on Friday, April 18th at 6pm. Join us for a meaningful evening of reflection, prayer, and worship as we come together as one Body to observe this important day. We look forward to seeing you there and sharing in this special time of worship and fellowship.
Fellowship Luncheon
Come fellowship with the church at a potluck style luncheon. April 27th right after service. Sign up here!
Daybreak Baby Supply Drive
In honor of Mother’s Day we will be collecting baby items to donate to DayBreak. There will be pack and plays in the lobby that donated items can be out in. Let’s see how many we can fill!! Items needed:
The Gathering
The Gathering is a time of fellowship where women can come together, enjoy coffee and breakfast, build community, and dive into the Word of God. We will meet every Saturday of the month from 8:30-10. Coffee will be provided. Breakfast will be provided for the first gathering on May 3rd.
Please come as you are, bring your Bibles, bring a friend, and be ready to hear from the Lord.
Awaken Women Fish Fry
Awaken Women! It's finally our time! Eric Michelin has graciously planned a WOMEN'S FISH FRY for us!
Only women are invited! YAY! Just like the men, we will have fried fish, sides, and banana pudding. Women of all ages are invited to attend! This is a FREE event, so please invite a friend. We will also have a sweet time where we open up the Word of God and hear from the Lord. Let's gather together, enjoy a delicious meal prepared for us, fellowship together, and hear a Word!
We can't wait for this event! Please sign up here so we can plan for food.
Pursuing Oneness Marriage Conference
Married Couples, engaged couples and those looking to learn more about biblical marriage.
Join us for a weekend as we pursue Oneness based on Genesis 2:24.
$75.00/ couple or $37.50/ individual
Cost includes dinner Friday evening, light breakfast Saturday morning and childcare*.
Friday, May 16th- 6pm- 9:15pm
Saturday, May 17th 8am-12pm
Taught by Matt and Sarah Rogers. Matt and Sarah Rogers have called Greenville home for most of the last two decades after graduating from Furman University and North Greenville University respectively. They have five children- Corrie, Avery, Hudson, Willa, and Fuller. Matt aids various mission and church plant endeavors, equips the next generation of pastors and missionaries, and preaches consistently for his local church. Sarah is passionate about the work of women's discipleship, assists in corporate worship through song, and makes the Roger's home an epicenter of care and mission.
*Children will be fed a kid friendly meal Friday evening.
Please reach out to Cindy Hood or Lester Hood for more information. Register for this event here.
Awaken Kids Summer Camp
Awaken Kids ages 8-12 years old are invited to attend camp this summer, July 21-July 25 at Camp Longridge.
We have reserved 10 spots and spots are first come, first serve. Total cost is $369 per camper. We will have a few fundraisers to offset costs. $100 deposit due to Awaken Church on Feb. 23. Please contact Melissa Brown in person or by email.
Young Adults Camping Trip
The Young Adults are going camping! Equipment can be provided if you need it (tent, sleeping bag, chair). The cost includes all food, drinks, and sites for the weekend. Registration opens 1/1 and closes 1/24. Cost: 2 nights $30/person, 3 nights $40/person. Location: Poinsett State Park
Romania Team Bake Sale
In an effort to raise funds as a group for our trip in August, we will be hosting a bake sale. Bring cash and enjoy some homemade baked goods!
If you'd like to donate baked goods to the cause please get in touch with Amy Azarias
Prayer Walk
Come join us for a prayer walk through neighborhoods around Awaken and hand out cards for Movie in the Park.
We will meet at Awaken and divide and conquer. The more people we have the more neighborhoods we can reach.
If you’d like to participate please reach out to Amy Azarias.
AWAKEN MENS RETREAT
The Awaken Men will host a two night men’s retreat to Santee State Park in March. We will do some fishing, spend some devotional time with the Lord, and have some group activities. This retreat will encompass two nights. The cost will be $100 which will cover lodging and food. Cabin reservations will need to be made by January. We are asking for a $50 nonrefundable deposit from each man by January 4. If you have questions, ask Erich or Leon.
Worship and Prayer Night
NIGHT OF WORSHIP & PRAYER; Awaken Prays and the Awaken Worship Ministry are going to be hosting a special evening of singing songs of praise and corporate prayer, lifting our voices to God as one Body.
Awaken Servant Hearts Food Drive
Servant Hearts is hosting a food drive for Blanketing Families in Elgin. They are in dire need of canned foods and non perishable items. There will be a table set up in the lobby to leave items! Let’s work together to help feed those in need. We will be collecting food from February 23 until March 23.
Awaken Youth Ski Trip
Awaken Youth, join us for a fun filled weekend of skiing, tubing and digging deeper into God's word!
We will be headed to Appalachian Ski Mountain Resort and Hawks Nest Tubing in the Blowing Rock, NC area.
The plan is to arrive Friday evening, ski Saturday, tube Sunday and arrive back at Awaken Sunday late afternoon- evening.
There will be fundraisers coming up to pay for or deeply reduce the cost of this trip.
Please contact Michelle Michelin for more information.
* SIGNUP CLOSED *
RNE Teachers Breakfast
This Valentine’s Day, let’s love the teachers and staff at RNE High School by serving them breakfast. We will need 4-6 volunteers for this event, which will include setting up, serving breakfast, connecting/praying with teachers, and cleaning up.
Awaken Young Adults Bonfire
Coming back together after the holidays, let’s kickoff 2025 with a bonfire to catch up and discuss what the year holds for Young Adults. S'mores, hot cocoa, coffee, and a warm fire.
Contact Chloe Finnigan finniganchloe@gmail.com for more information.
Awaken Men Christmas Party
Men 5-95; come eat, play games, and be merry. Men are asked to bring their favorite food to share and white elephant gift (something wrapped that was found around the house) for a gift trading game.
Awaken Young Adults Christmas Party
Join the Awaken Young Adults for their annual Christmas Party. There will be refreshments, Christmas games, and an ugly sweater contest!
Contact Chloe Finnigan finniganchloe@gmail.com for more information.
RNE Christmas Market
This Christmas, consider partnering with Awaken Church & RNE (Richland Northeast High School) by visiting the table in the foyer to pick up a card that has items needed for the RNE Christmas Market.
Each card includes information for Christmas wishes that students will have the opportunity to pick out for themselves and their family members for Christmas this year. Contact Amy Azarias for more information at azariasamy@gmail.com. Items can be dropped off at Awaken between November 17 - December 15, 2024.
If you would like to volunteer to help run the market sign up here.
Click here for more information.
We need 5-7 volunteers!
Awaken Youth Christmas Party
Awaken Students Christmas Party!
Come dressed in your best (or worst) Christmas outfit and be ready to celebrate!!!
Snacks provided.
Christmas Caroling
As part of our Advent outreach this year we will be caroling in one of the newer neighborhoods near Awaken. You don’t have to be musically inclined to join us! This will be a fun time of fellowship and a great opportunity to get to know our neighbors. Wear a festive Christmas sweater!
We will meet at Awaken at 6pm then head to the neighborhood together.
If you’d like to be a part of this event please contact Amy Azarias, azariasamy@gmail.com or call/text 248-709-7097
Awaken Women: Christmas Party
Mark your calendars!
Awaken Women Ministries invites you to join us for this year’s Christmas party. This year’s theme is The Five Days Before Christmas. We will be having a pot luck so please register to join us and bring a dish.
Register here.
Elgin Christmas Tree Lighting
Come kickoff the Christmas season at the Town of Elgin’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Potter Park. This is a family friendly event with food trucks, music, and the tree lighting.
Awaken will have a booth at the event and we are looking for volunteers to help run the booth. Volunteers should be prepared to help set up and tear down the booth.
We will also need people to donate sugar cookies in Christmas shapes that can be decorated by kids at the event, as well as icing and sprinkles. Food items will need to be brought to the building by Sunday December 1st.
Please reach out to Amy Azarias if you have any questions.
SIGN UP HERE
2025 Missions Trip Interest Meeting
Join us to learn more about the 2025 Awaken Missions Trips to South Africa and Romania. This will be a chance to hear an overview of each trip, find out what the next steps are, and ask any questions you may have.
Snacks will be provided.
YOUNG ADULT FRIENDSGIVING
This will be a time of fellowship and thanks over a thanksgiving dinner followed by a bonfire.
Richland Northeast Teacher's Breakfast
Join the Awaken Missions team as they serve the teachers of Richland Northeast High School.
More information to come. Contact Amy Azarias for more information!
Prayer Seminar
“Preparing our Hearts for Prayer” Seminar - This seminar will serve as a springboard and preparation for beginning 2025 in extended times of prayer. This focused seminar will involve practical guidance, including using God’s Word as a framework for “how to pray.”
Time: 12-1 pm immediately following service; Snacks will be provided by Aileen Ostendorff and Anna Parrish.
Sign up here:
https://awakencolumbia.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2542342
Soccer Ministry
Sports can be used as an avenue to build relationships and share the gospel. We are privileged to partner with one of our covenant partners, Geoff Mahoney, to offer a drop in soccer ministry that gathers teens and young adults together in an effort to use soccer as a bridge for sharing the gospel. On Friday nights we play soccer, build friendship and end with a devotional.
If you are interested in serving in this ministry or would like to learn more information, click here.
Daybreak 5k
Awaken is partnering with Daybreak Lifecare Center to help them with their 5K.
We are looking for volunteers to fill several time slots to help make this event a success. Volunteers are needed in the following areas: setup, cleanup, and route stations.
Sign up to volunteer here:
https://awakencolumbia.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2491006
Contact Amy Azarias or email hello@awakencolumbia.com with any questions.
Soccer Ministry
Sports can be used as an avenue to build relationships and share the gospel. We are privileged to partner with one of our covenant partners, Geoff Mahoney, to offer a drop in soccer ministry that gathers teens and young adults together in an effort to use soccer as a bridge for sharing the gospel. On Friday nights we play soccer, build friendship and end with a devotional.
If you are interested in serving in this ministry or would like to learn more information, click here.