Upcoming Events
Community Group Leader Training
Join us as we equip our Community Group Leaders to facilitate spiritual growth through biblical community. Training is for current and future Community Group leaders and will take place after service on Aug 2 and Aug 16 from 12-2, in the Multi-Purpose Room (Prayer Room).
Please contact Will if you have questions or would like to attend
Baptism Sunday
If you have decided to follow Christ, the next step in obedience is to be immersed in Baptism. At Awaken Church, we believe that baptism is a public declaration of saving faith in Jesus Christ, His death, burial, and resurrection, as well as the believer’s death to sin, the burial of their old life, and their resurrection to walk in the newness of life in Christ. While Baptism is a church ordinance, it does not cause a person to be born-again. Rather, it is a testimony to their faith in the saving work of Jesus Christ and the awakening of their soul through the Holy Spirit.
Contact Brad, Dan, or Will if you’d like to be baptized. You can also click the link below to sign up for Baptism.
Community Group Sign Ups
At Awaken, we believe life is better in Biblical Community!
Semester 2 of Community Groups is starting on August 23. Sign-ups will be available on Sunday, August 2, so hit the link below or visit the Next Steps Counter to register!
Week of Prayer and Fasting
Join us August 3–9 for a special Week of Prayer & Fasting as we intentionally seek God's presence, wisdom, and direction together. Throughout the week, we invite you to set aside time each day for prayer, reflection, and fasting as the Lord leads you. Whether you're new to fasting or have participated before, this is an opportunity to grow in your faith, deepen your relationship with Christ, and unite with our church family in believing God for all He has in store.
A prayer guide will be provided with daily topics and guidance on prayer
The Amazing Race
Awaken students, join us for an epic scavenger hunt throughout NE Columbia, Lugoff, Elgin, and Camden!
Students meet at the Awaken building at 10:00am. They will divide into teams, be assigned an adult driver, and given a list of fun and challenging tasks to complete. The team that completes the most tasks in the assigned time wins! At the end of the assigned time, teams will gather at a fun, final spot (more info to come) and hang out!
Sign up HERE
Discover Awaken
Interested in becoming one of our Partners? Or maybe you’d like to know more about who we are and what we do as a church? Then we’d love to see you at our next Discover Awaken class happening on August 9 after the Sunday morning Gathering. Lunch and childcare will be provided. Hit the link below to sign up today!
Disciple SC
DiscipleSC helps you build a culture of intentional, relationally-driven disciple-making in your church, where everyday believers are equipped to follow Jesus and help others do the same. It’s not a program; it’s a mindset, a movement, and a way of life.
This training will take place in Orangeburg, SC, at Cornerstone Church. Click here to register.
Awaken Women Bunco Game Night
Ladies!! You loved Bunco so we're bringing it back! 🎲 🎉 This is going to be such a fun night! Never played?! No big deal! Please sign up here so we have an idea how many to expect. Bring a snack to share if you’d like, bring a friend too, and let’s have some fun!! Ages 16 and up. No childcare.
Click HERE to sign up
Awaken Women Ice Cream Social
Awaken Women, ages 16+! Please join us for our first ever ice cream social! We will provide the ice cream. All we ask is you sign up to bring your favorite toppings! This will be a fun event to fellowship and bring a friend. Sign up here!
Awaken Kids Summer Camp
Awaken Kids invites kids ages 8-12 to spend a week of overnight camp at Camp Longridge with us this Summer, July 13-17.
Enjoy a week full of fun filled activities, fellowship, worship, and growing in Christ.
Cost is $389 per camper with $75 due at registration and full balance due by June 1st.
Register here by February 1st. Contact Melissa Brown with any questions or for more information.
Victory Sports Camp
Awaken Kids, come join us for a fun week of sports camp at Blaney Elementary School this Summer!
Victory Sports Camp is on July 6-9, from 9 AM- 4 PM. Cost is $45, sign up here!
Fellowship Luncheon
Mark your calendars for our Churchwide Luncheon on June 28th following the partner meeting. Everyone is welcome to stay for the meeting and join us afterward for sandwiches, salads, and a great time of food and fellowship. We look forward to spending time together as a church family. Please click here to sign up to bring a dish to share.
Men's Golf Tournament
Annual Awaken Men's Golf Tournament at The Windemere Club
All men are welcome to put a team together to come play in the tournament! All proceeds will go to funding our building debt payoff.
$70 Registration fee gets you a round of golf and two Mulligans.
Registration starts at 7:30am // Shotgun Start at 9:00am
Sign up here!
Discover Awaken
Anyone who wants to learn about partnership or becoming a partner should attend. Lunch is provided.
Sign up here by checking the box beside "Ready for the next steps" and then "Attend Discover Awaken". Childcare is provided, please indicate that you need childcare when signing up.
Missions Car Wash
Join us for a free community car wash in our church parking lot. This event is open to the public and is a simple way for us to serve our neighbors, welcome new visitors, and build meaningful connections. While guests are here, we will also offering prayer and sharing the hope of the gospel!
Rescheduled to Saturday, June 13th, from 10am-1pm. Sign up here to serve!
Awaken Work Day
Join us as we clean up in and around the Awaken building. There will be projects such as trimming trees, cleaning up shrubs, weeding and mulching, cleaning up the hill, and more! Sign up here.
Women's Pool Party
Awaken Women ages 16+, please join us at the home of Michelle Michelin for a women’s only pool party!
This is a wonderful time to fellowship in the sun and enjoy a warm, summer day together.
Drop in any time (or stay the whole time!) from 12-3. Bring a snack or drink to share and invite a friend to come too.
Awaken Women Fish Fry
Awaken Women, it’s here again! Our annual Women’s Fish Fry! Come eat the best fried catfish you’ve ever had, caught and cooked by our very own Eric Michelin. Michelle will prepare our sides and desserts, all we need you to do is invite a friend and show up!
Alexis Deason will be sharing her powerful testimony with us! Sign up here
If you need GF fish, please contact Michelle ahead of time at (803)665-7184.
Ladies Missionary Fellowship
A ladies fellowship with Bethany Tandon. Get to know Bethany and learn about her and their ministry in South Africa. There will be light refreshments.
Baby & Child Dedication Sunday
Sunday, May 10, we’re excited to celebrate our Baby/Child Dedication during the service! If you would like your child to be part of this special day, please sign up here.
Women's Gathering
Please join the Awaken Women as we gather at the building for a time of fellowship, a light breakfast and devotional.
These mornings are so special! They allow us to share time together, be intentional with each other and really dive into God’s Word. Bring a dish to share if you can and come as you are.
Easter at Awaken
When Jesus died, it felt like hope was gone—but Easter changed everything. COME AND SEE why the resurrection still matters today. We’ll look at the evidence, celebrate new life, and discover the hope and fresh start that is found in Jesus Christ. Whether you’ve followed Christ for a long time, or if you’ve never stepped foot into a church before, all are welcome!
Young Adult Camping Trip
Young Adult Camping Trip! A weekend of fellowship and rest for the young adult ministry.
$35/person
Poinsett State Park
Check in 2pm
Check out 10am
No equipment necessary for participants
Register here!
Quarterly Partner's Meeting
Join us for our 1st Quarter Partner Meeting as we update our partners on all things Awaken—celebrating what God has done and sharing the vision for what’s ahead.
Easter Prayer Walk
Easter is almost here!
Join us for a community Prayer Walk as we come together to pray over our city and the people in it.
Saturday, March 21st
10:00 AM
Meet at Awaken
Bring a friend, bring your family, and let’s unite in prayer before Easter.
Discover Awaken
Are you interested in learning more about Awaken or about becoming a Partner here? If so, you will need to attend Discover Awaken.
Lunch will be provided
If you are interested in signing up, please click here and select “Ready for Next Steps” then “Discover Awaken”
Please also let us know if you will need childcare
Daybreak Baby Supply Drive
Daybreak Baby Supply Drive
We need your help! Partner with us as we partner with Daybreak to help supply them with much needed baby items. We'd like to fill at least 6 pack 'n plays this year
Needed items are:
Baby Socks, Teether Toys, Boppy Pillows, Baby Bath Towels, Receiving Blankets, Diapers (Sizes 3,4,5), Foldable Baby Strollers, Pack 'n play crib sheets, Infant Carrier Car Seats, Disposable Nursing Pads, Similac and Emfamil Formula, and Pack 'n Play Cribs w/ changing station.
Awaken Women Pizza & Bingo
Ladies! Please join us Friday, February 20th from 6:30-8:30pm at Awaken for a pizza and game night. We will provide pizza and play bingo. There will be prizes! This will be so much fun and is a great event to bring a friend to. We can’t wait to see you! Register here so we know how much food to order.
Awaken Kids and Families Movie Night
Join us for our next Awaken Kids and Families Movie Night!
Friday, January 23rd at 6:00PM at Awaken, showing The Prince of Egypt. We will be serving popcorn and drinks, and we cannot wait to spend the evening with you!
Night of Worship and Prayer
Night of Worship & Prayer
Join us in a special evening set aside to sing praises and pray together as a church body as we finish the first week of our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting.
21 Days of Prayer & Fasting
January 5th-25th
Kick off the New Year by dedicating its early days to God through prayer and fasting. Seek God’s guidance for yourself, your family, your church community at Awaken, and for revival and spiritual awakening throughout the world. Download the prayer guide here to encourage you through the 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting
Community Groups Sign-Ups 2026
Check out and sign up for a community group for this semester! Available groups and sign ups will be at the Next Steps Table in the Lobby and can also be seen here!
Community Groups 2026 Semester 1: 1/25 - 5/3
Sign Ups: 1/4 - 1/25
Summer Break/ Affinity Groups: 5/10 - 8/16
Semester 2: 8/23 - 12/6
Sign Ups: 8/2 - 8/23
Christmas Eve
Invite your family and friends and join us for a candlelight service and message this Christmas Eve. Let’s celebrate the birth of our Savior and King together!
5pm at Awaken
“For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6
Christmas Caroling
Join us for our second annual Christmas caroling event! We will meet at the building then go as a group to a local neighborhood to sing Christmas songs and invite people to our Christmas Eve service.
We will meet at the building to discuss logistics and pray then we’ll disburse.
Please contact Amy or Dan if you’d like more information.
Awaken Men Christmas Party
Calling all men ages 7-77! Join the Awaken Men's Ministry for a Christmas Party.
Bring your favorite food or drink to share
Wear your best Christmas sweater/outfit for a trophy
Find something around the house to wrap for our infamous gift trading game.
We can't wait to see you there!
RNE Christmas Market
Let’s share the hope and love that can be found only in Jesus with the student at RNE high school. This Christmas we will host our annual Christmas market for the student that are in need. We will provide gifts for them to “shop” so they can have a Christmas present for a family member and we allow them to pick one for themselves as well.
We will be collecting gifts from November 9th - December 14th.
We will also need 5 volunteers to serve at the event on December 16th—Sign up here
Gift ideas:
New clothing items for men, women, kids, teenagers (socks, shirts, Hoodies, joggers, slippers/fuzzy socks, hats, scarves - all sizes welcome)
Toys / books / games for younger kids and / or teenage kids (non-electronic toys)
Craft sets, coloring books, crayons, journals, pens, sketch pads, bracelet making kits, legos
Nail polish/ nail kits, make up kits, hair supplies, pimple patches, lip balm/lip gloss
$10-$20 gift cards to McDonalds, Chick-fil-a, KFC, Subway, Walmart, target, Dollar Tree, Food Lion, Little Caesars
Women's gift items - throw blankets, candles, jewelry, lotion, body wash, sugar scrub
Sports items - basketballs, soccer balls, footballs, water bottle (keeps ice)
Men's gift items - tool sets, ties, wallets, body wash, cologne
Electronics- Phone chargers (Apple & Android), portable chargers, headphones, bluetooth speakers
Cash donations (make payable to Awaken Church & indicate for RNE Christmas)