It is with deep sadness that we must cancel this year’s Summit event in Dallas. The Summit team has been working hard to get things in order to make this year a memorable event, but recent events warrant the cancellation of Summit.
We understand there may be disappointment with this announcement. Out of an abundance of caution and safety for our students, we are relying on credible authorities for guidance on decisions and practices. We have been monitoring local news in the Dallas area as well as in various areas of the country. The Frisco area where the event is being held has, at this time, three confirmed cases of COVID-19. Area schools in the Dallas area are closing and other major events have been cancelled. It seems to be a matter of time before the local government prohibits events of 250 or more people in the area, which would include Summit.
We are making this decision now to give you ample time to cancel any reservations and plans you have made for the trip.
We are looking at accommodating the Fine Arts since many have already been submitted and judged. The local churches who have registered will be contacted regarding how some categories of Fine Arts might be able to be accommodated.
The Summit team will be meeting early next week to finalize various details. We will be announcing the dates and location of Summit 2021 on or before April 4, 2020 to help you begin to plan for next year.
Refunds will be coming soon – once the decision regarding Fine Arts is made. We will convey the plan next week after our meeting.
Citation Plaques are being held by Awana and they request that you send an email to citations@awana.org with your UPDATED SHIPPING ADDRESS for your club or home depending on how your award will be presented to you.
Again, it is with deep regret that we cancel Summit, but we want to commission and encourage you with the words of Paul from Romans 10:14-15a,
How, then, can they call on him they have not believed in? And how can they believe without hearing about him? And how can they hear without a preacher? And how can they preach unless they are sent?…
Go out and be messengers of God to the world. Now more than ever the world needs to know about God. The world needs our prayers. You are well prepared to go and share God’s love with them. We send you out to share God’s love and look forward to your good report when we are able to meet again.
Thank you for understanding, and we hope to see you in 2021.
Your Summit 2020 Team