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SPRING 2022
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IS OUR NEW CLASS UMW IN MISSIONS IS BACK!
BE HUNGRY,
Beginning in Sept Check it out. Friday, October 29 WE START
RSVP now! pg 15 Order form, pg 5 6:30-8 pm COLLECTING IN
OCTOBER!
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This is Our Season 03 Community & Connection 14
A Message from Rev. Richard Landon Faith Build begins
It’s Time to Listen 04 Women’s Ministries 15
Stephen Ministry at Anona Women are connecting & Growing their faith
Lent & Easter 05 Grow Faith 15
Upcoming events and studies Register for Spring Classes
Anona In Mission 06 Small Groups, Activities, and Fellowship 16
Community Outreach Endless opportunities to connect with your Anona family
Anona Little Kids 08 Academy of the Arts 17
Infant/Preschool Ministry Christmas Pictures
Anona Kids 09 Anona Counseling Center 17
A Message from Bonnie Sophie DeLott
Calendar 10 Our Members 18
Anniversaries and In Memoriam
Young Adult 11
Our Church 19
Youth 12 Worship times, highlighted dates, and office hours
Youth Worship
Our Staff 19
Anona Child Development Center 13 Pastors and staff contact information
Watching them Grow
This is Our Season
‘For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.’
Jeremiah 30:19
As one who was born and raised in its 50th year of ministering to Ridgecrest Area and grow in our
Florida, I haven’t experienced many children in 2022! Most importantly, knowledge of racial issues facing
seasons. While we don’t experience thousands of people have found our community. Our children’s
as much of the seasonal change and grown in their relationship with ministry has been rethought and
in Florida, Linda and I like to load Jesus Christ over those 150 years. recreated to allow parents to
up our camper and head north Now it is our turn. All of those become more involved in the life
in the cooler months (I know, we changes over the years have led to of the church. We’re working on
are weird). Fall bursts with color, this moment…our moment to be the a new ministry, Anona Outdoors,
as trees breathe their last in a church. So, what’s next? that will provide opportunities to
spectacular shower of leaves. While experience God in God’s creation
we haven’t been bold enough to try When COVID struck, my word as a community and exploring new
camping in the snow (yet), we lived to staff and leadership was not ways to walk with those who have
long enough in Atlanta for seminary to hunker down and wait, but to lost loved ones. We are moving
to get a flavor of winter and the innovate and adapt. The key was to forward…and we’re not done yet!
contrasts of dark and light that maintain momentum, even as we
bring a stark beauty of their own. were unable to gather for worship As we prepare to celebrate our
And then there is spring, where you and our giving began to decline. 150th Anniversary, your church’s
will see greens more vibrant than During the season of COVID, we leadership is creating a plan to
emeralds glistening in the sunlight never stopped planting seeds…or launch us into the next 150 years
and hear the sound of melting snow having faith. We found new ways with new ministries, new ways to
as frigid water rushes through to worship, new ways to gather raise our kids, and new ways to
creeks and rivers. Seasons remind for classes, new ways to celebrate reach our community. It will take
us that there is always something our children and youth, new ways all of us! We will need you to give
new on the way…something next to serve our community…and we of your time, your talents, and your
that holds its own beauty if we will received no government loans to do gifts. Why? Because this is our
but look, listen, and move to touch. any of this! season to be the church of Jesus
Christ and He is calling us forward!
It is 2022! As we have been We are not stopping here. You’ll
mentioning for the past several notice that a new fence and shade
months, Anona is turning 150 years structure has been installed near
old this year…that’s 600 seasons! our nursery. Go ahead and peek Richard Landon
Can you imagine the changes (the over the fence and you’ll see a
seasons) our church has gone new play surface for our nursery.
through in that time? We went from It is also a licensed playground Join us each Sunday online at 8:15,
a church that had no building at our that has allowed our Anona Child 9:30, and 11:10 am:
founding to a church with multiple Development Center to launch a live.anona.com or on the app.
buildings filled seven days a week. new class for one-year-old children.
We were a church with a circuit We have committed to an online
riding pastor (pastor that had presence that you may have noticed If you are seeking private prayer,
multiple churches and visited them, has led to a more vibrant website contact our Stephen Ministry Team by
by horse, about every month or so). and social media presence, because calling the church office: 727.595.2581
Today we have a staff that numbers that is how many people now find x408 or option 6 and a Stephen
nearly 70 when you include our and develop relationships with Minister will return your call as soon
Anona Child Development Center, churches. We continue to build as possible.
which by the way is celebrating our relationship to the Greater
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It’s Time to Listen
Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ (Galatians 6:2).
Stephen Ministers are trained to action(s) he or she want to take. PRAYER CHAIN: To submit a prayer
provide care to people experiencing They explore their feelings and PRAYER CHAIN
request, go to anona.com/prayer.
a wide range of problems and commitment to positively resolve
difficulties in life--divorce, addiction, the problem. Like life, this is a The Anona
The AnonaPrayer
PrayerChain
Chain
is composed
financial stress, relationship journey, not a quick fix or a patch is church
of composed of church
members who pray daily
troubles and even death. We are not on the problem but a hopeful members
for who prayprayers
those requesting daily for
for
counselors or advisors. We listen to resolution and a better life. those requesting
themselves prayers
and others. for are
Requests
the person needing help in a way that themselves
kept andunless
confidential others.
otherwise
involves paying respectful attention Here are some interesting specified.
to the content and feelings expressed listening statistics: If you know anyone who is in
in this person’s speaking and body • 85% of what we know is need of prayer, please know that
language. We also offer opportunity learned by listening requests are kept confidential
for prayer, to seek God’s grace and • 45% of our time is spent unless otherwise specified.
assistance. listening
• 50% is what we recall after You may submit a prayer request,
Our listening is hearing and hearing someone talk by visiting Anona’s website or
understanding, and then letting the • 20% is what we recall 2-5 going on the Anona app.
person know that he or she is heard days later
and understood. We do not offer • 7% is what our words convey; www.anona.com/prayer
our perspective but carefully keep 93% is conveyed by facial
the focus on the person’s need or expression/voice tone
problem. Over time as we meet and • Men use ½ their brain to
talk about the person’s issue, we listen; women use both lobes
reflect what we heard them say so • #1 reason marriages fail is
that both of us understand and verify not really listening
that we are on the same page. To be
effective in this process, both of us Mike Zagorac
must be able to perceive accurately
what the person is experiencing and Stephen Ministry is available to
communicating. you. If you need a confidential,
caring person to walk through a
In this way, our listening and God’s difficult period, call upon Stephen
help, give the person whatever time Ministry. We are excellent Pray without ceasing.
is needed to clarify their thoughts listeners. 1 Thessalonians 5:17
on the problem and decide on what
5 | ANONA MAGAZINE The Season of Lent We live in a world full of noise and distraction. Whether it’s the constant distraction of the chiming of our phones, or the noise of traffic in our daily commute, or the incessant background music in every grocery store and shop we visit, we oftentimes become deaf to the many sounds and sights we encounter in our daily lives. This Lenten season Anona invites you to listen. To take the time to step away from the distractions that fight for your attention, and to begin the season of Lent by listening to the Holy Spirit at work in your heart and in your life. We invite you to experience THE LABYRINTH. A place where you can center yourself and reflect on your own spiritual journey while you walk the path of the Twelve Fold Labryrinth. A place to focus your thoughts and prayers on the journey that you have been on, and the journey yet to travel. To learn more about this experience, please visit anona.com. Then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my Son, my Chosen, listen to him!” Luke 9:35 Ash Wednesday on March 2, 2022, marks the first day of Lent, the beginning of a period of reflection and penance. In the Bible, sprinkling oneself with ashes was traditionally a sign of one’s sorrow for having committed sins. In the Christian tradition, Ash Wednesday also marked the beginning of preparation for the understanding of the death and resurrection of Christ. Join us for our Ash Wednesday service on March 2 in the Traditional Sanctuary at 7 pm. Maundy Thursday, April 14, 2022, offers a worship service in our Anona Traditional Sanctuary where we invite you to a 7pm service. Maundy Thursday is an alternate name for Holy Thursday, the first of the three days of solemn remembrance of the events leading up to and immediately following the crucifixion of Jesus. The English word “Maundy” comes from the Latin mandatum, which means “commandment.” Throughout the service you will enjoy the musical talents from our Anona choirs and organist. Holy week will culminate with Easter Sunday services. Join us Sunday morning, April 17 for our worship services online or in person for Traditional Worship at 8:15 and 11:10 or Contemporary Worship at 9:30. Celebrate Jesus’ victory over death for HE IS RISEN!!
6 | ANONA MAGAZINE In Service to the Community Jackie Evans | jackie@anona.com | anona.com/missions “Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:4 LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR! heart’ to kids who need it the most! Bring in those high protein items for Florida United Methodist Children’s Primary color or neutral (gray / black / Hope Villages food bank! Let’s make Home Collection Begins!! brown) twin comforters a touchdown for Hunger! Youth will Our collection this year for the Hand Towels collect at the end of each service! Children’s Home will focus on boys Bath Towels and teen boys. Sadly they make up the Washcloths (all solid colors as above) largest part of the demographic, in the Boys/Men’s Shower gel foster care program at the home. Any Disposable Razors and shaving cream time we purchase a gift we always Bath Soap and Body Wash want to keep in mind that the receiver Moisturizers and Lotions wants or need the item, so each year we check with FUMCH to see what those thingss are. Most needed items may not be the as much fun to pick out but in high demand, so please donate Pinellas African American Heritage any of the following items which will Celebration at Heritage Village. be delivered in March. Place items in Please join us to learn more and marked collection laundry baskets any celebrate African American heritage Sunday morning in February! Thanks with art, dance, food, and more! once again Anona for giving ‘from the Souper Bowl Sunday - February 13
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Teachers once again for an amazing
job. So this month we are collecting
$10 gift cards to Target, Dunkin Anona Simply
Donuts, Amazon, Starbucks, Chick fil
a or Barnes and Noble. We will also Worship
recognize Anona members that teach
in our community. Collections can be “Be still and know that I am God”
dropped off Sunday mornings or during Psalm 46:10
regular church office hours, you can
also donate by adding Teacher to the Simply Worship is now meeting
memo line of your check. Online just on-campus on Sunday mornings at
donate to missions as they will cover 10:45 to pray, worship and fellowship
additional needs. Thank you Anona! together.
MEALS OF HOPE
As part of our 150th year celebration REFLECTIONS This group has been supporting one
we have planned a service opportunity Many thanks Anona for your generosity another through the pandemic and
for the entire Church and community this past Christmas, we collected and have been blessed to welcome some
partners. Join us for worship on delivered hundreds of toys, clothes, new faces this season. The virtual
Sunday March 27th and plan to stay to senior gifts, sheets, toiletries for world has allowed us to continue
pack high protein meals for families vets and homeless folks. Donations worship and we’ve stayed in touch
right here in Pinellas. Our finished for scholarships also totaled in the weekly with our snow birds and those
product will be distributed by Hope hundreds. With help from many who travel.
Villages Food Pantry. Volunteers – from volunteers and lots of works from the
children to senior citizens – can help Missions team we took a little pressure Simply Worship prays together through
with the meal packing. This is so much off Santa and spread plenty of joy! joys and sorrows and has a unique 10
fun and there are jobs for ALL ages and minutes of silent prayer each Sunday.
skill levels. Anona, this effort can give
150 folks a year without hunger, so Our missions outreach with the Florida
save the date and wear your sneakers dream center in Lealman and serving
to Church! at Indian Oaks assisted living have not
yet resumed.
We look forward to returning to on
HALL OF THANKS campus worship in the near future
The Missions team hopes you enjoyed and also resuming our missions and
all the letters and notes we received outreach. All are welcome in this
in 2021 and during COVID. What a group.
great visual reflection and reminder
of what our Church Family can do for
our community through Missions and
LET’S PREP FOR AN EGG HUNT! service!
We are collecting individually wrapped
candy and treats this month for Easter
Eggs. Please bring in candy items or
small treats (stickers etc.) that fit into
plastic eggs. We will have marked
collection tubs around campus in
March-Thank You! Anona Simply Worship
TEACHER APPRECIATION Make sure you continue to You can reach out to Cynthia Long,
GIFT CARDS follow us online, on the app, or info@anona.com, for more information
As we approach the end of the school on Facebook as we announce on how to get involved with our Simply
year we will be honoring our local ways to get involved. Worship community!
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Anona Little Kids
Jen Bryant | nursery@anona.com | anona.com/infantandpreschool
CHECK OUT WHAT’S COMING THIS SPRING!
FEBRUARY
BOTTOM LINE: JESUS LOVES EVERYONE.
“Do everything in love.” 1 Corinthians 16:14, NIV
Did you know there are over 100 million love songs? Why so much interest in love? Well, it could be because
God is love. And, God made every person in His image. We were literally made by love, to love and to be loved!
That is why Jesus loves everyone, and why He taught us how we can love everyone, too. Jesus gave us so many
examples of loving everyone while He was on earth, and we get to share them with our preschoolers this month.
Jesus loves everyone, and we can love everyone like Jesus—that is what we want preschoolers to know. And,
there’s no better time in our world for children to hear this powerful truth. So, grab a party hat and a handful of
confetti and let’s get the party started!
MARCH
BOTTOM LINE: EVERYONE CAN BE FRIENDS WITH JESUS.
“‘Come and follow me,’ Jesus said.” Matthew 4:19, NIrV
While Jesus was on earth, He lived a life that very clearly said, “Everyone can be friends with Me!” While not
everyone took Him up on His invitation, those that did were changed forever in the best way. That is why we are
teaching preschoolers that no matter what kind of shoes we wear, everyone can be friends with Jesus. We can be
friends with Jesus no how young or old. We can be friends with Jesus wherever we live and whatever language
we speak. We can be friends with Jesus no matter how much money and education we have. There are no special
requirements to be friends with Jesus. It’s a come as you are kind of friendship that lasts forever. Everyone can
put on their shoes and follow Jesus because everyone can be friends with Jesus.
We love sharing God’s love and friendship with our Anona Little kids.
OH WHAT SMILES!
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Kids
Bonnie Barrow | bonnie@anona.com | anona.com/elementary
SPRING IS ON ITS WAY!
SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM BONNIE, DIRECTOR OF ANONA KIDS!
Hi friends, Anona Kids might look a little different this season because I am gone
having a baby! AHHHHH!!!!! I am LOVING being a momma, but I miss you guys
too! While I am away, the Family Ministry Team, Anona Kids Volunteer team, and
our incredible Interim, Ms. Tammy, are stepping in to make sure Anona Kids runs
smoothly and our Anona Kids are still learning all kinds of new and wonderful
things about God’s great big Love! Stay connected this season with our weekly
emails, monthly newsletters, or get connected by serving in Anona Kids with our
amazing volunteer team! I appreciate all your prayers for me and baby while we
are away! And I can’t wait to see you again soon!
ANONA KIDS SERVE IN COMPASSION & MISSION
Anona All month in Anona Kids we are highlighting different
missions partners and ways that you and your family can serve
together! Learn more about our Missions Partners that we support
throughout the year and how you can connect with them and serve
in different ways with your family!
Feb 6 - Florida United Methodist Children’s Home
Feb 13 - Souper Bowl Sunday!
Feb 20 - African American Heritage Event at Botanical Gardens
Feb 27 - Habitat for Humanity
COMING UP THIS SPRING!
We are so excited, looking forward to the Easter Season this year! Stay tuned to hear more about our Easter
programs like Ash Wednesday on March 2nd, the Season of Lent and Easter Sunday, April 17th!
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11 | ANONA MAGAZINE Young Adult Group youngadult@anona.com | anona.com/youngadults In November, Anona Young Adults represented the church at the Hope Villages of America Empty Bowls event. After hearing about the number of people in Pinellas County who face food insecurity, including many of their peers at St. Petersburg College, they were moved to participate in the Hope Villages Reverse Advent challenge. The group included donated food to their Christmas potluck dinner sign up and helped feed a family in need during the holidays. At Empty Bowls with Hope Villages President and CEO Kirk Ray Smith Progressive Dinner with host Bette-Ra Ivy In a fierce competition at their Friendsgiving event, the women beat the men in the number of bags filled for Pack ‘A Sack! Anona Young Adults packed 200 bags of food for Ridgecrest Elementary students to take home on the weekend! Anona Young Adults loved playing Santa’s Elves this Christmas! They sorted and wrapped gifts donated through the Anona Giving Tree and delivered donated gifts for families in need to PEMHS. Bible Study! We all know the feeling. We take a leap, only to land flat on our face. Just when our plan appears to be perfect, it falls apart. Life’s failures and disappointments can make it difficult to move forward. How do we pick ourselves up and dust ourselves off? Our winter Bible study examines the life of Jeremiah, whose failed pursuits are described in more detail and depth than with any other prophet. Even though God set him apart to speak to the nation of Israel, Jeremiah’s attempts to fulfill his calling were met with ridicule, punishment, and suffering. But through it all, God never left his side. The story of “the weeping prophet” has much to teach us about trusting God during life’s most trying times. Anona Young Adults meets for small group discussion and connection on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month at 7:30pm. Online and in-person options are available. Anona Young Adults is a ministry of the church serving those between the ages of 18 to 24 years of age who are currently in college (local or away), career, or military. We strive to support these individuals in this stage of their lives through community, Bible study, and service while navigating new challenges and growing in their relationship with God. If you or someone you know would like more information or would like to join in on the fun, follow us on Instagram (@ anonayoungadults), visit http://www.anona.com/youngadults or contact Casey@ anona.com. Thank you for your support!
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Youth
anona.com/youth
Megan Trunzo megan@anona.com
CONFIRMATION BEGINS FEB. 13 & this year we have a parent component too!
The springtime one of my favorite seasons here in Anona Youth. Our
students, 7th grade and older, have the opportunity to partake in one
of the most important experiences in our faith journey—Confirmation!
Confirmation is a time where our students will learn about our story as
Christians and get the opportunity to make that story their own. Beach Night
is one of our most ceremonial and special moments in in the Confirmation
Journey. Everyone (whole church, youth group, families, students) is
invited to the beach on Friday, April 8th as we celebrate our students’
Confirmation journey. Confirmands will be invited to take the next step in
their faith journey- whether that is confirming their faith, getting baptized,
remembering their baptism, or simply finding their Small Group Leader
to walk and talk together. Join us on Sunday April 10th as we celebrate
our Confirmation Class at all of the Sunday morning worship services. Our
Confirmands and leaders will be presented to the congregation to be congratulated, prayed over, and welcomed
into the church as adults for the first time.
SUMMER TRIPS ARE BACK!
Students love adventures with their friends, and we love helping them grow in their faith at the same time! That’s
why we LOVE summer trips. From camp to mission trips, we’ve got something for everyone. Payment plans and
scholarships are available! We can’t wait for another Youth Group summer to remember. For more information
and to register, go to anona.com/youthevents.
To learn more, email the Student Ministry Director, Megan Trunzo (megan@anona.com).
Staying Connected With Us!
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Anona Child Development Center
Marion Denton, Director | anona.com/acdc 727-593-KIDS
WATCHING THEM GROW
Like a gardener patiently tending to a garden, REGISTER
ACDC plants the seeds of love and learning
and nurtures the garden of God’s children in for 2022-2023
every season. We could never do it alone. Our
garden takes many hearts and hands to help a Registration for ACDC 2022-23
child grow and thrive. Our families, community School Year will open in January.
partners, and church are essential in this
endeavor, and we are truly grateful for that. We offer a quality, Conscious
Discipline based program
GreenTown Kids is a community partner developed to empower lifelong
that we would like to recognize for its learners. We offer preschool
commitment to early childhood education classes for ages 2 - VPK and
and the environment. This non-profit is founded by ACDC parent, Allie provide transportation to and
Devore. Allie and the volunteers of GreenTown Kids helped our students from Anona, Bauder, Oakhurst
foster a love of learning through gardening. The benefits of school and Ridgecrest Elementary
gardens are immeasurable. Children learn patience and develop self- Schools for before and after care.
confidence. Furthermore, it develops STEM and analytical abilities as
well as improves focus and memory. We are also excited at the
Gardening, or even just observing prospect of opening a 1-year old
God’s creations, helps a child to find room in the nursery. It is a new
peace and relieve stress. endeavor, and we are working on
its completion!
On a breezy day, you can smell
rosemary in the butterfly garden or the Please give us a call for more
leaves of a tomato plant. The children information - 727.593.5437. We
have enjoyed watching corn grown and look forward to serving our
hibiscus blossom. They were eager church family!
to harvest cucumbers, peppers, and green beans. Young children can
learn sustainability and healthy eating through this process. We thank www.anona.com/acdc
GreenTown Kids, Mrs. Devore, and volunteers for taking up the spade and 727.593.KIDS
making a difference, one seed at a time.
Gardening supplies were donated by: Wilcox Nursery, Earthbox Garden
Center, and GreenTown Kids. For more information about GreenTown
Kids, please visit www.greentownkids.org; email: greentownkids@gmail.
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God designed us to serve - to give when we
can in service to others. Your impact is felt
through your hours of service and financial
gifts that have helped make this mother’s
dream a reality. Thank you to the Faith build
team and Habitat for Humanity.
“And don’t forget to do good
and to share with those in need.
These are the sacrifices that
please God.” Hebrews 13:1615 | ANONA MAGAZINE
Grow Faith
Casey McKinney | casey@anona.com | (727) 585-2581
WITNESS AT THE CROSS - LENT BOOK STUDY
Amy-Jill Levine shows how the people at the cross each have distinct roles to play. Each
Evangelist presents a distinct picture of the death of Jesus. Each portrays different individuals
and groups of people at the cross, each offers different images and dialogues, and so from each,
we learn how those meanings and messages cross the centuries to any who would come to the
cross today. This study will be offered as a hybrid class, with in-person and Zoom options.
Dates: Tuesdays, March 1–April 12, 6:30pm in Wesley Hall
Facilitator: Jac’line Weisgerber
Study Book: Is available online or at the church
SEVEN WORDS - LENT BOOK STUDY
This 6-week biblical and historical Lenten study reflects on Jesus’ “seven last words,”
spoken from the cross. His most vulnerable moment reveals Jesus’ deepest love for us, his
fullest humanity, and his surest trust in the Father. UMC Minister Robb brings a hopeful and
contemplative take on the cross during Lent. This study will be offered as a hybrid class, with
in-person and Zoom options.
Thursdays, March 3–April 14, 6:30 – 8pm in Room 110
Facilitator: Bob Seward
Study Book: Is available online or at the church
THE WALK
In The Walk, Adam Hamilton focuses on five essential spiritual practices that are rooted in
Jesus’ own walk with God and taught throughout the New Testament. Each of these practices
is intended as part of our daily walk with Christ while also being an essential part of growing
together in the church.
In-person only class in Room 110 from 6:30-8:00pm
6 weeks, Mondays April 25-June 6 (except Memorial Day)
Facilitators: Karen Coultas and Kathy Snead
Women’s Ministries
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
Whether you are young or old or in-between, a member of Anona or another church or not of any church; whether
you want to go deeper into the Christian faith or simply have a lot of questions about God. We continue to meet on
ZOOM Tuesdays at 7 p.m. or Thursdays at 10 a.m. Call Ginny at 727-204-6554 for more information.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
The Anona UMW meets the third Thursday of the month at 1 pm. All women are wellcome to join. We participate in
spiritual enrichment, social awareness, and provide support for mission programs.
MARY FELLOWSHIP
The Mary Fellowship meets the second Thursday of every month. We have a very devoted group of ladies joined by
faith, fellowship and service. We contribute to the Women on the Way program at St. Petersburg college. Anyone
interested or who would like to know more about us can contact June Palmer at 765-421-5540. We look forward to
hearing from you!16 | ANONA MAGAZINE Small Groups, Activities, and Fellowship Groups are beginning to meet on-campus while others are continuing to meet online. Contact the church office to find out how you can get involved: info@anona.com or 727-595-2581. BOOK CLUB, 4TH SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH, 6:30 PM - ZOOM: Love to read? Join our group for a fun ZOOM dscussion of February-The President’s Daughter by Bill Clinton and Joseph Patterson, March-Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles, April-The Plot by Jean Korelitz. F.A.S.T CROWD, SUNDAYS 9:30 AM The F.A.S.T (Fellowship And Service Together) Crowd is a large class that enjoys fellowship and Bible study. Based on of the previous week’s sermon, the study includes scripture, historical background, time lines, Holy Land site photos, videos and class discussion to bring our faith to life in light of today’s world. Class largely includes individuals and couples in their forties up to retirees but all are welcome. PARENTS GROUP, 1ST & 3RD SUNDAYS, 10:30 AM 30S & 40S, 2ND TUESDAYS, 6:30 PM EMPTY NESTERS, 2ND TUESDAYS, 7 PM Join a group of others in your same life stage! We check in with each other, praying together, then diving into a Bible/book study followed by discussion as we all navigate the phase of life most relevent to you. MEN’S SHARING GROUP, TUESDAYS, 6:45 AM Men of all ages are welcome to this group. We share our joys, hardships, faith-journey, and more each week. Contact the church office for more information on any of the men’s ministry groups. MEN’S BIBLE STUDY, WEDNESDAYS, 2-3 PM All men who are seeking to live a life dedicated to God are welcome to this group and any other men’s ministry group. In Bible study we will read the Bible and discuss prophets, scripture, and more. WALK15® WITH MOLLY, WEDNESDAYS 9 AM & THURSDAYS 6 PM IN WORSHIP CENTER A heart-pumping, calorie torching aerobic workout, Walk15® is the group exercise version of Leslie Sansone’s “Walk at Home” video programs. Easy to follow, adaptable to all levels of fitness, our 30 minute workout is equivalent to a 2 mile walk. Those 15 minute miles add up to an effective workout for “all walks of life”! Dress comfortably with athletic shoes, bring your water bottle, and join us in the Worship Center Wednesdays at 9AM and Thursdays at 6PM. HOPE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - No matter where you are in your journey, we are here to help. Caregivers are also welcome. We are continuing to find ways to connect, please don’t hesitate to contact the leaders of this group to learn more about Hope Cancer Support at Anona.
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Academy of the Arts DRIVE SAFELY
Sandy Ross | anona.com/academy Counseling Center
Sophie was a 17 tear old senior at
Seminole High School, she played
on the Varsity Football Team, and
had enlisted in the Marines. Sophie
was full of life and energy, she had
an impact on everyone she met. The
accident that ended her life was over
two years ago but her story is still
making a difference. The definition
of Legacy is the part of your life
and story that continues when you
transcend this life to the next. Two
THANKS to all students who performed things, I promised Sophie’s mom;
in the church lobby on December 19, first, I would get Sophie’s year book
2021. Your Christmas music brought and get it signed as many friends,
joy to all who heard it! faculty, family as we could. It was
difficult because of Covid, but we
OPEN ENROLLMENT: The Academy were able to have a gathering at
offers individual music lessons to Anona on what would have been her
children, youth and adults of all ages, 20th birthday. Secondly, I promised
in person at the church or via ZOOM, Mom I would get a sign at the
on piano, guitar, ukulele, bass, violin, Walsingham Bridge where Sophie
and music theory and composition. was hit by a drunk driver riding her
Please register on-line at www.anona. bicycle home from work. Here is a
com/academy. Beginning to advanced photo of the sign that was put up
students welcome. We will work with this week by DOT.
your schedule whenever possible.
VIRTUAL LESSONS AVAILABLE: Virtual
lessons on ZOOM are available, contact
Sandy for informaiton & enrollment. It
is easy to download and use.
RECITAL 2022 will be held on Friday,
May 20, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Traditional Sanctuary. All are welcome
to attend. Refreshments will be served. I want to thank Becky Creveling for
making these two things actually
WELCOME NEW STUDENTS: Eva Fisher happen. I would like to thank the
(Ross-Piano); Leah Jordan (Ross- Lady at DOT that was so nice to help.
Piano); Christina Brooks (Ross-Piano);
Amanda Erskin (Ross-Banjo) When you drive West over the
bridge look at the sign in Memory
DONATIONS: The Academy gladly of Sophie, and say a prayer for her
accepts donations of pianos, guitars, mom and friends that miss her still.
basses, violins, musical equipment,
amplifiers, books and accessories. Tax Terry L Collier Ed.D
receipt given upon request. www.anona.com/counselingcenterOur Members
For a list of birthdays, please call the church office at 727-595-2581
Anniversaries 35th and Above
02/02 Phil & Margie Marshall 53 yrs. 04/09 John & Theresa Leinbach 39 yrs.
02/03 Roy & Catherine Finke 44 yrs. 04/12 Mike & Evie Bowles 64 yrs.
02/04 Jack & Kay Rivers 66 yrs. Mike & Linda Wood 35 yrs.
02/14 Dean & Debbie Moentman 41 yrs. 04/14 Steve &Karen Horning 42 yrs.
Paul & Viola Parrish 69 yrs. 04/18 Garry & Mary Watson 52 yrs.
Brooks & Suzie Walker 52 yrs. 04/19 Herb & Mary Leslie 74 yrs.
02/16 John & Linda Carroll 42 yrs. 04/20 Rowe & Helen Hudson 55 yrs.
02/21 Tim & Terri McKenna 35 yrs. 04/22 David & Mary Halliday 44 yrs.
02/25 Larry & Betsy Bomar 38 yrs. Don & Pat Morrison 67 yrs.
03/03 Tom & Molly Schaaf 38 yrs. 04/23 Jon & Sheryl Harms 39 yrs.
03/04 Ian & Chris Collinson 55 yrs. Chris & Susie Moritz 56 yrs.
03/06 Tony & Mary Colletti 27 yrs. 04/24 Gary & Lori Beese 46 yrs.
03/07 Mike & Linda Zagorac 52 yrs. Chuck & Jean Lutton 68 yrs.
03/09 Doug & Cindy Hoover 42 yrs. Michael & Susan Nagy 41 yrs.
Bill & Nancy Kelsey 37 yrs. 04/25 Thomas & Paige Rapson 52 yrs.
03/17 David & Cynthia Tollon 49 yrs. 04/26 Will & Ginny LaBrant 53 yrs.
03/23 Jim & Jacky Saeger 37 yrs. 04/27 Tom & Pat Blandford 65 yrs.
03/24 Bob & Debbie Backus 30 yrs. Rick & Lavern Flannigan 48 yrs.
03/25 Jim & Sheila Olliver 44 yrs. 04/29 Frank & Barbara Burkett 66 yrs.
03/28 Mike & Karen Silvernail 58 yrs.
03/29 George & Patricia Smith 54 yrs.
03/30 Dan & Maridel French 50 yrs.
Sam & Pat Lester 47 yrs.
04/01 Al & Kathy Bouchard 53 yrs.
04/04 Harry & Lynn Jones 35 yrs.
Tim & Ruth McGee 35 yrs. BAPTISMS
04/05 Bill & Winnie McGill 52 yrs. Andrew James Grayson Duffy
Jack & Jan Johnson 53 yrs.
04/06 Ron & Linda Cinnamon 54 yrs.
Wayne & Kathy Sincich 37 yrs. NEW MEMBERS
04/07 John & Gina Stransky 44 yrs. Rachel Zehala
Please be in prayer for the families of:
Shirley Walker Hope Barina Ron Smerker
Mike Biondo Doug Cowdin
An In Memoriam page is on the Anona website (anona.com/inmemoriam) so that we can remember those of our
church family that has died in the last two months and support the families and friends left behind. Please keep these
families in your prayers during their journey of grief. The In Memoriam page will be updated weekly.19 | ANONA MAGAZINE
Our Church
ANONA SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE IMPORTANT DATES
8:15 AM: Traditional in Traditional Sanctuary ASH WEDNESDAY - MARCH 2
Join us for worship and imposition of ashes
9:30 AM: Contemporary in Worship Center in our Traditional Sanctuary at 7 pm.
9:30 AM: Anona Kids (k-5th) & Little Kids MAUNDY THURSDAY - APRIL 14
Traditional Sanctuary at 7 pm
11:10 AM: Traditional in Traditional Sanctuary
EASTER SUNDAY - APRIL 17
Youth 8:15 am - Traditional
5-7:30 PM Middle & High School 9:30 am - Contemporary
11:10 am - Traditional
JOIN US FOR ONLINE SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP
8:15, 9:30, 11:10
LIVE.ANONA.COM OFFICE HOURS/PHONE
Monday-Thursday: 9 AM - 4 PM
Our Staff Friday: 9 AM - 2 PM
727-595-2581 anona.com
PASTORS
Richard Landon Senior Minister richard@anona.com 243
Jeremy Herrington Executive Minister jeremy@anona.com 236
Casey McKinney Student Minister casey@anona.com 298
STAFF
Jean Berry Office Admin Assistant jeanb@anona.com 288
Terry Collier Anona Christian Counselor terry@anona.com 284
Jonathan Dennison Director of Technological Arts jonathan@anona.com 226
Marion Denton Dir of Anona Child Dev Center dentonm@anona.com 249
Jackie Evans Director of Missions jackie@anona.com 409
Penny Kolba Admin Assistant-Worship Arts penny@anona.com 237
Scott Magness Director of Facilities, Health and Safety scott@anona.com 227
Megan Trunzo Director of Student Ministry megan@anona.com 300
Erin Padgett Director of Communications & Finanical Giving erin@anona.com 244
Alisa Rushing Church Administrator alisa@anona.com 229
Bonnie Barrow Director of Kids Ministry bonnie@anona.com 230
Nate Leonard Director of Traditional Worship nate@anona.com 222
Christina Brooks Traditional Tech & Online Marketing christina@anona.com
Jen Bryant Interim Director of Infant & Preschool Ministry nursery@anona.com20 | ANONA MAGAZINE
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