December 8, 2024 Contemporary Worship at Anona UMC

Welcome to Anona United Methodist Church - December 8, 2024 A place where YOU BELONG; YOU ARE LOVED; YOU ARE VALUED; YOU ARE BELIEVED IN. If you want to learn more about Anona or perhaps you are ready to join, contact the church office.
Check In - Please take a moment to "check-in" on our virtual attendance pad.
Anona Kids December Big Idea - Sunday, December 1st - 12:05am - Tuesday, December 31st - 11:55pm. There’s so much to celebrate at Christmas! And the reason we celebrate is because of Jesus, God’s greatest gift. Join us in December in Anona Kids to help us ring in the season by celebrating the birth of Jesus!
Prayer Quilts for the week of 12/08/2024 - There are no prayer quilts this week.
Christmas Eve Services - Tuesday, December 24th Traditional Services 6PM & 8PM - Contemporary Service 7:30PM - You’re invited to join us for one of our Christmas Eve Services. Our traditional services are filled with the beauty and reverence of Christmas with classic carols, candlelight and a heartfelt message celebrating the birth of Christ. The contemporary service is filled with light and life bringing the hope and love of the Christmas story alive in a fresh and meaningful way. Bring your family and friends and join us for one of these cherished Christmas Eve services as we celebrate the birth of Christ together.
KT Smith Scholarship - Wed, November 20th -2:30 PM - Friday, January 10th, 11:35 PM. KT Smith Scholarships are now available for the 2025-2026 school year. Check our website for additional information.
Rock the Universe 2025 - Deadline for completed applications is Friday Jan 10th 2025. For additional information check out our website. WHEN: JAN 24th-26th, WHERE: UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT, PRICE: $265
GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays - December meetings will be the first and third Monday in December from 2:00--pm - 4:00pm. Help and encouragement after the death of a loved one. GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life. We know it hurts, and we want to help. Contact the church office to register.
Advent Giving Tree - Friday, November 22nd 5:55am - Sunday December 15th 11:30pm. Our Giving tree supports several of our community partners including, Shepherds Village, HEP, PEMHS, Residing Hope, needy kids in PCSB schools, Hope cancer support and Sew for kids. Please follow tag directions. Any questions email [e-mail]
All Ages Advent Study (Part 1) - Schedule: Wednesday evenings 12/4 thru 12/18 - 5:30-6:15pm: Optional Open House dinner in the Worship Center - 6:15-7:30pm: Bible Study. Adult Class in the Worship Center, Elementary & Littles in Wesley Hall, Middle & High School in Youth Room. Everyone is invited to join us for dinner, connectional time, and age-specific studies this Advent Season.
All Ages Advent Study (Part 2) We’ll start the evening with an optional, open-house style dinner all together before we split up into our separate Bible Studies. Kids, youth and adults will split up to study the story of Jesus' birth and celebrate Christmas together. This is a really special time to be together and get in the Christmas Spirit. We have program for children from 6 months and up, all the way to adults. Registration required.
Stephen Ministry is a confidential lay ministry that provides distinctively Christian one-on-one care. If you, or someone you know, needs a Stephen Minister you may call the church office at 727-595-2581 ext. 408.
Visitation Ministry - Anona’s Visitation Ministry Team brings the love of Christ from the church to the temporarily and permanently homebound. We call or visit our homebound church family in their homes or at rehab and adult living facilities. 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 to find out more. Couples and friends welcomed and encouraged to join and visit together.
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