As a Senior Vice President Investments of Stifel Nicolaus in Radford, VA, financial professional George Abie Williams assists clients in planning for a vast array of wealth management goals. Outside of his responsibilities at the Radford, VA firm, George Abie Williams holds active leadership roles in such community institutions as the Calvary Baptist Church, where he serves as a deacon and Sunday school teacher.

1. A QUICK LOOK AT THE AWANA PROGRAM
George Abie Williams

2. INTRODUCTION
 As a Senior Vice President Investments of Stifel Nicolaus in
Radford, VA, financial professional George Abie Williams assists
clients in planning for a vast array of wealth management goals.
Outside of his responsibilities at the Radford, VA firm, George
Abie Williams holds active leadership roles in such community
institutions as the Calvary Baptist Church, where he serves as a
deacon and Sunday school teacher.
In addition to Sunday school and Children’s Church programs,
Calvary Baptist Church also sponsors a local chapter of the
AWANA club. Held each Wednesday night throughout the fall and
spring, AWANA seeks to provide a firm spiritual foundation for
children from preschool through the eighth grade.

3. AWANA PROGRAM
 Drawing from II Timothy 2:15, the program’s name stands for
Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed. AWANA aims to disciple
youth throughout the community through fun games; structured
Bible study and recitation; and Council Time, which comprises
songs, announcements, award presentations, and spiritual
messages to be shared by the entire class.
AWANA has proven to be very effective in aiding children’s
spiritual development. Experience has shown those who
participate as children, 92 percent continue to attend weekly
church services into adulthood. In addition, AWANA alumni are far
more likely than their peers to regularly pray, read the Bible, and
give back to their communities via charitable involvement and
missionary work.