Events

Summer Bible Study: Parables from the Backside - Explore and gain new insight into twelve of Jesus' parables by entering them through the "back side" - through the eyes of a minor or unsympathetic character. These refreshing glimpses will provide new food for thought for everyone, even those most familiar with Jesus' parables. Each week will highlight a new parable and be accompanied by video. Come to one lesson or to all, the lessons are designed to be “standalone.” Classes will be held on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm starting June 5. Contact Lynn Allen at lynnallen965@gmail.com for more information.

Teacher Appreciation Breakfast -  Anona recognizes teachers and staff from area schools by hosting a breakfast and giving away door prizes! We need your help with donations of gift items (gift baskets, certificates/cards, or any other appropriate gift) If you or someone you know has a business willing to donate to this event, pick up a donation request letter in the fellowship area or contact Marianne Marianne@anona. com.  All gifts must be received by May 27.

Breakfast Volunteers - Please, don’t forget to Volunteer for the Teacher Appreciation Breakfast Friday, June 8 from 8:00 – 11:00 am to set up, prep food, serve, and/or clean up after the event. Please join us, email Marianne@anona.com.

 

A Walk For Hope And Help -  Ft. Desoto Park, June 9, 9:00 - 12:00. Terry Collier is a part of a local organization involved with this Walk for Hope which is sponsored by the Rays, Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, and American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. To register visit: www.handsacrossthebay.org.

 

Pinellas Hope Homemakers furnish homes for the homeless and veterans. We need all household items: Beds, Dressers, Linens, Lamps, End Tables, Dishes, Utensils, Love Seats, Sofas, Chairs, Pots and Pans, Dishes, Glasses, Silverware. Thank you for your donation. Call Nancy Hepp at 596-5301 to arrange a pick up. We are also searching for men to move/pick up furniture. We have a moving truck at your disposal on Thursday each week. Also looking for sorters, receptionist and help selling items on Craig’s List. Pick ups are local and taken to Seminole Mall storage.

 

Clothes for Homeless - thank you so much for your support as we continue to collect clothing for the Homeless at Pinellas Hope, Safe Harbor and the downtown ministry. Please bring only seasonal appropriate clothing and have all items bagged. Belts, shoes, socks, etc are also needed.

Student Ministry Banquet May 27 - Tickets on sale $15 each. Come and support our students.

 

Women of Faith Conference – October 12-13 (Friday 7-10 pm and Saturday 9-5 pm) in Orlando. Speakers include Patsy Clairmont, Marilyn Meburg, Brenda Warner (wife of NFL MVP Kurt Warner), Sandi Patti, Elisa Morgan, Andy Andrews, Amy Grant and Mandisa. We have 50 premium seats on the floor in front of the stage. Call Kathy Huff Snead 543-4297.

 

Anona Kids Spring Concert - 5/20, 10:30 am Wesley Hall -Children’s chimes, bells and choirs present “Let’s Rock” and uplifting concert. Come join us.

The Anona Book Club 5/20 -  6:30 pm in the Chapel to discuss The Hangman’s Daughterby Oliver Potzsch and Lee Chadeayne. Discussion leader is Bernice Burnett.

 

All Church Meeting - Monday, May 21, 6:00 pm in Wesley Hall. Come and see what’s happening at Anona. Everyone is welcome

 

May Potluck Dinner  - Bring a friend and a dish to share at Faith’s Monthly Potluck Dinner, Saturday, May 26. Held at the Faith Campus  403 First Avenue SW, Largo -  2nd floor in the Hospitality Room. Join us for a small project afterward - See you there.

 

Clearwater Threshers Game Benefit UM Cooperative Ministries. Friday, June 1, 6:30 pm, Bright House Field, against Palm Beach Cardinals. $17 ($5 go toward Cooperative Ministries work). Ticket includes game, unlimited hot dogs, hamburgers, soda, etc from 5:30-8:30. Purchase ticket at Cooperative Ministries Office 403 1st Ave SW, Ste 103 or by calling 442-6881, ext 5.

 

Anona's Got Talent - Sunday, June 3, 3:00 - 4:00 pm, Anona Theater. Calling all actors, dancers and singers!  All 4-5th grade kids, youth (6-12th) and adults interested in using your talent to lead others in worship, we are having open auditions. More info and audition materials can be found online: anona.com/talent. Contact Katie Pestel: katie@anona.com or Jeremy Herrington: jeremy@ anona.com for more info.

 

Sky VBS:  June 18 – 22, register at www.Anona. com/vbs, deadline is June 11^th.  Early bird rates available through May 31^st.  We are looking for adult volunteers to rotate with a small group of children to each station. For more info contact Erin Padgett at Erin@anona. com or 595-2581 x244. Thanks to all our VBS donors! There are still items needed, if you are able, select a donation card off our kite tail in the Fellowship Area!     

 

Summer Camp Registration June 25-30. Camp is open to rising 4^th grade – graduating 12^th graders. Register www.warrenwillis camp.org. Cost $385. Anona provides transportation. Scholarships available from the Florida Conf. (info on website) and Anona. Go to www. anona.com/camp for fundraising/scholarship info. Questions contact Katie Pestel: katie@anona.com or 595-2581 ext. 230.

 

Summer Camp Fun! -Join Anona Christian Center’s Summer Camp for children in K – 5^th grade. Call 593-KIDS to register for a summer full of Chillin’ Fun!

Job Seekers - Borrowing Home Depot’s slogan, “You can do it.  We can help.”  Call Nick 595-6528 or Theresa 596-3055 for a Monday morning appointment.

June Birthday and Anniversaries - Complete lists are available at The Connection Point. 

United Methodist Women - Toys! Games! Books! Linens! Household Goods! Collectibles! Jewelry! All needed for the bazaar in November. Items are being stored at Public Storage, 13750 Walsingham Rd. next to Burger King. Note this is a gated facility and access will be granted at the time you schedule. Call Joan Augustine (391-9680) Mondays after 7:00 pm for more information and scheduling. No electronics (tvs, computers, etc.) will be accepted. Jewelry should not go in with other items. Call Joan Armbruster (595-5920) to make arrangements to get the jewelry to her at the 11:10 am service, or otherwise. We're sorry donations cannot be left at the church because of lack of storage space and THANK YOU for your cooperation.

 

The Potter’s House DivorceCare and GriefShare - If you or someone you know is grieving the loss of a loved one through divorce, separation or death, the Counseling Ministry will soon be offering the DivorceCare and GriefShare programs. Prepare & Enrich - if you are planning on becoming engaged or married soon, premarital counseling can help you get off to a good start. If this is a second marriage for you, the program can help you identify stumbling blocks and reframe old patterns. As an added benefit, the state offers discounts on licenses to couples who have gone this program. For information on either programs contact Tansie Walker 770.490.4607.

 

Stephen Ministry.... know someone no longer able to attend church? Feels that God is no longer a part of their life? Homebound, has a visitor now and then. Remember, that a Stephen Minister is someone who will visit regularly, listen, pray and give Christian support to this child of God. Please call 595-2581 (ext. 408). A Stephen Leader will return your call or you may stop by the Prayer Room after service and talk to one of our Stephen Ministers. "Trust ye in the Lord forever, for in the Lord God is everlasting  strength." Isaiah 26:4 KJV