September 14, 2025 Traditional Worship 8:15am at Anona UMC
Welcome to Anona UMC - Sept 14th - A place where YOU BELONG; YOU ARE LOVED; YOU ARE VALUED; YOU ARE BELIEVED IN. If you want to learn more about us or you are ready to join, contact the church office. Prayer Quilts - #3737 Daisy Ottmann / #3738 Susanna Soltvedt / #3739 Kate Wesolowski / #3740 Amy Williams Socktember - Now thru Wed Oct 1st. Sept is now SOCKTEMBER at Anona so we can remember to collect NEW socks for needy students this Fall. All sizes K-12th grade are needed. No show socks are favorites, boys prefer darker colors. Monetary donations to missions are also much appreciated! Confirmation for Fall 2025 - This fall, we’re excited to offer Confirmation for students 7th grade and older in a brand-new way! Go to our website for additional information and to register: https://www.anona.com/upcoming-events... Welcome to Anona Classes - This is an opportunity to learn more about Anona, church membership and to discover some of the many opportunities to worship, grow and serve together in ministry. Join us at 2:00pm on Sun, Sept 14th in the Anona Chapel Library for our next Welcome to Anona class. Email [email protected] to sign-up or for more information. GriefShare - This group returns Sept 29th at 6 - 8pm in room 110. This weekly seminar will help you rebuild your life after loss. You don’t have to face grief alone. Are you struggling with the pain of loss? GriefShare offers a safe space to share your feelings and find encouragement from others who understand. Disciple IV Class - Tues 6:30 - 8:15pm – Sept 2nd - Nov 18th. Under the Tree of Life is the final study in the four-part DISCIPLE series, focusing on the Old Testament Writings, the Gospel of John, the Epistles and Revelation. Unique to this study are two key elements: the Psalm of the Week, prayed daily and in community to deepen life in prayer, and the Radical Disciple, which encourages bold steps of faith rooted in the weekly theme. Facilitator: Lisa Noe Be sure to get your books early. A limited quantity will be available at the church. You must have taken Disciple I to participate. For additional information go to our website: https://www.anona.com/upcoming-events... Change 4 Change Ministry - Sun Sept 14th - go to our website for additional information and to sign up go to our website at: https://www.anona.com/upcoming-events... Confirmation Beach Night - Thurs Oct 16th 6:30 - 8:00pm. Friends we have a really special night coming up for our Confirmands! Beach Night is a long-time tradition where we get to gather and support our Confirmands as they make the final decision to claim the name Christian. There’s baptisms, communion, and so much celebration! Indian Rocks Beach Public Parking* (across from Guppy’s) Confirmation Sunday - Sun Oct 19th 8:10am - 12:00pm. Join us as we celebrate, pray over and witness our Confirmands accepting the name Christian and officially joining the church in all three morning services! Fall Retreat 2025 - Fri Nov 7th 5pm - Sun Nov 9th 1pm. All 6th-12th grade students are invited to an unforgettable weekend experience at Warren Willis Camp for their fall retreat! Deadline to register is Mon Oct 13th. Check out additional information and deadlines on our website at https://www.anona.com/upcoming-events... Stephen Ministry is a confidential lay ministry that provides distinctively Christian one-on-one care to those who are experiencing all kinds of life needs and circumstances, both in our congregation and community. Stephen Ministers are available in the prayer room each Sunday morning following our Services. If you, or someone you know, needs a Stephen Minister please call the church office at 727-595-2581 x408. Go to our website for additional information: https://www.anona.com/support Visitation Ministry - This Team brings the love of Christ from the church to the temporarily and permanently homebound. If you’re interested in bringing Christ’s love to the homebound through a phone call or visit, click the “I’m Interested” button on the website at https://www.anona.com/support to find out more. Couples and friends welcomed and encouraged to join and visit together. Follow us on social media. Check out our website and scroll down to the bottom for some great information! Interested in past services and sermons? Catch up on our website. Interested in podcasts? Subscribe to our podcast in your podcast player of choice here to listen to our past sermons while out on a walk! https://www.anona.com/podcasts Licensing Information: CCLI Lyrics: 11515071 CCLI Streaming: CSPL017189 CCS WORSHIPcast & PERFORMmusic: 9820