We are back in the lobby this Christmas! Come visit our “Giving Tree” and help make wishes come true for babies, kids, single moms or senior citizens in our community. All gifts must be turned in on December 14th to Santas workshop (Wesley Hall) so we can have time to deliver items. Scholarship gifts are also available and grant wishes/give support year round. Look for colored envelopes on the tree that name our four mission pillars:- Hunger, Housing, Heart for kids or Helping. These gifts will be accepted right up until Christmas.

Please consider helping in an area close to your heart and within your budget

Named gifts-MUST SEE TREE ATTENDANT FOR DETAILS

1/Nurse family partnerships-New Moms and their babies Usually $30 for a Mom and educational toy for child $25

2/Shepherds Village -Single moms and their kids- Usually $50 range for mom and $150 for child with outfit,

wish list item and several small gifts

3/ Community kids-These tend to be last minute asks from teachers, social workers or police and can range from $25 to $100

Other tree tags (round tags)

1/Mollies Dollies -Any doll or action figure is welcome (any age or price range)

2/Toys for ELEOS girls holiday shop. Any price range for multiple ages

3/Toys for ELEOS boys holiday shop Any price range for multiple ages

Scholarships

RED ENVELOPES-HEART FOR KIDS

Sally Berthy Scholarship-(Supports ACDC families in need) David Lott scholarship (supports Teens in youth group)

BLUE ENVELOPE-HOUSING

Residing Hope/Childrens home (will help with Christmas gifts for the amazing staff that serve the children)

Habitat (help support families on their path to homeownership and generational change)

WHITE ENVELOPES HUNGER

Pack a sack (helps feed food insecure kids at the weekend) Hope Villages food bank (feeds food insecure families and seniors)

YELLOW ENVELOPES-HELPING

Music Academy (helps provide music lessons) Jack and Sharon Stephenson fund (provides scholarships for continuing education of staff)

MISSION TRIP 2024
SERVING LOCAL COMMUNITY
LARGO, FL

All current 6th-11th grade (2023-2024 school year) students are invited to an unforgettable experience serving the surrounding communities right in our backyard. This year, Anona Youth will be partnering with local organizations to help OUR community right at home! Our hope is to show the impact that our students can make right here at home with the local organizations we partner with year-round. We’re providing the opportunity to put your students’ faith into action and return home with lifelong memories and a renewed excitement for Jesus Christ. We’ll still have all the elements that an “away” mission trip includes, with the benefits of impacting our own families in the community!

We know that trying something new can be intimidating. If you have any questions about our at-home Mission Trip, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Youth Director, Megan Trunzo, by email or phone (x300)!

When: July 14th-18th, 2024
Where: Largo, FL (Anona)
Cost: $100 for the first 20 registrations! ($150 after)*

DEADLINES:
Registration closes Friday, April 5th.
Scholarship Essays are due Friday, April 5th.*
Final Payment due by Friday, May 3rd.

Molly's Dollies is an event collecting small dolls or action figures (they can be new or gently used) to benefit local needy kids!

This collection is inspired by Molly Selleck who sadly passed away suddenly at age 14. Her youth friends (now young adults) who wanted to honor her life and memory, organized this event. Molly was sweet, kind and had a sunny personality! She loved dancing, helping little children, she was a great friend, so this seemed like the perfect way to do something special in her memory!

Our Anona Church congregation will be collecting all month in conjunction with our Christmas in July Food drive. So, items can be brought to the church any time during business hours.Our young adults will be collecting and sorting items on Saturday the 27th of July 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon. OR Bring them to the Friday 26th Christmas Party Event 5.30 to 7pm!