Spring Luncheon - Sat, May 17, 11:30 am with a fashion show by Inspirational Elegance and door prizes. Tickets will be limited and are on sale in the marketplace May 4 and May 11, $4 for adults and children six and under free.

Academy Recital - Friday, May 16, 7:00 pm, Traditional Sanctuary. The students work very hard and it is always an enjoyable event. Come and support the Academy students.

Clothing Collection - The 11^th and 7^th Grade youth small groups will be collecting clothes for the Mt.Zion UMC Homeless Mission and Clothes Closet between services on May 18. They are looking for clean, serviceable clothes for women, children and especially for men. The youth will collect, size and sort the clothes for distribution to the homeless and working poor who come to the Mt. Zion mission each Sunday morning for breakfast and devotion.

End of School Pool Party - Saturday, June 7, 6:30-8:30 pm, Highland Recreation Complex. For children and their parents Cost: $5 per person, includes private pool party admission, pizza, drinks and popsicles. Space is limited to 100 people. First-come, first-serve basis, call Shelly Denmark ext. 230.

Journey to Jerusalem (Sept. 1-12): If you are interested in traveling to Israel with a group from Anona, we still have several openings available. Contact Jac’line Weisgerber for more information - 734-5225 or jlw5225@aol.com.

New Members - Sunday, May 18 we will be welcoming new members into our official family. If you have been thinking about joining Anona United Methodist Church please call Carole Rooks (595-2581, ext. 229) or Richard Landon (595-2581, ext. 243). We would like to talk with you about Anona and about what it means to be a member of the church.

Act Two - Tuesday, May 20, Youth Room, 6:00 pm for an evening of sharing. Our guest, Jerry R. Cade, PhD, will keep us on the edge of our seats talking about "Living Well - Enjoying Life and Serving Others" Dinner $7. Call to make reservations (595-2581) by May 19. Everyone is welcome!

The Book Club - meets May 27, 7:00 pm, Youth Room to discuss the novel Water for Elephants a story about a 90 year old man remembering his days with a circus during The Great Depression by Sara Gruen. Join our ever-growing friendly group at one of our monthly meetings. Call Judy Thomas for additional information (727-545-4423).

Graduate Sunday - If you have a son or daughter graduating from high school, college or graduate school, please call the church office we would like to recognize them on Sunday, June 1. Information is needed in the office by Mon, May 19.

Phone Directory - We’re currently updating. If your business would like to advertise in this annual publication, call Julie at Cathedral Directories 1-800-544-6903.

Anona Preschool Enrollment - for 2008-09: Preschool 2’s, 3’s, VPK 4’S; Elementary Care K - 5^th grds. Call 593-KIDS.

Are You - Lonely? Widowed? Facing a Divorce? Physical Problems? Are you asking, "Where is God?" Won't you stop by the Prayer Room May 4 where a Stephen Minister will go with you to the Lord in prayer. Ask for a Stephen Minister who will pray with you, listen and walk with you in confidence on a regular basis. Your Stephen Minister will help you find the answer to, "Where is God?" Please call 595-2581 (ext. 408), a Stephen Leader will return your call.