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: $150

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

TEEn VALLEY RANCH (TVR) CAMP

All current 6th-12th grade students (2023-2024 school year) are invited to an unforgettable experience at Teen Valley Ranch (TVR) Camp.

We’re so excited to be trying something new this summer! This year we are partnering with St. Paul UMC’s Youth Group to travel up to Plumtree, North Carolina for a camp experience in the mountains at Teen Valley Ranch Camp, or TVR.

TVR hopes that the summer experience is unforgettable fun; but more than that, they desire to make a great impact on campers’ lives and inspire them to live life with Jesus. They are a ministry full of trained staff who love to share their skills, talents and faith to make a difference in the lives of students. TVR offers distinct programs for middle and high school students. They are in sessions together, but have distinct group games and cabin times. Click on these links to learn more about activities and sample schedule.

We know that trying something new can be intimidating. If you have any questions about our new camp, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Youth Director, Megan Trunzo, by email or phone (727) 595-2581 x300!

When: June 9th-15th, 2024.
Where: Plumtree, NC.
Cost: $475*

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

*We understand that trips can be a big cost for any family to afford. We have scholarships available for any reason to any family. Click here for more information on how to apply.

Confirmation is a great way for students 7th grade or older to learn about what we believe, why we believe it, and how to apply it to our daily lives. We will discuss United Methodist theology along with other basic Christian beliefs to begin to lay the foundation for students to develop a personal faith of their own.

Once registered, additional information and details will be emailed out so that you are well informed for each event scheduled. All students 7-12th grade are welcome to participate. The cost is $70 for the class, which includes the retreat and class supplies. We believe in the importance of Confirmation so we have scholarship assistance available for any reason to students interested. 

CONFIRMATION 2024 SCHEDULE**

Sun, Feb 4th 9:00-10:30am - Confirmation Kickoff Event- Chapel Conference Room (Parents and Students)

~ Parents/ guardians and students are invited for coffee, information, and a meet and greet with leaders to kick off the journey together.

Sun, Feb 11th 9:00am-12:30pm - Jewish Temple Visit  (parents 9:00-9:25am)

~ We’ll learn about our Jewish heritage, then travel to Temple BiNai Isreal to meet their Rabbi and hear about our Jewish roots and how it has influenced our Christian faith. 

Sun, Feb 18th 9:00am-10:30am - Lesson at the Church (parents 9:00-9:25am)

~ We’ll continue the story of God’s people into the birth of Jesus and learn about how the church came to be. 

Sun, Feb 25th 9:00am-12:15pm - Lesson at Church + Traditional Service Visit (parents 9:00-9:25am)

~We’ll hear from one of our own Anona UMC Pastors as they give us insight into the unique aspects of the Methodist denomination and what sets this tradition apart from others. Then, we’ll worship together at our own 11am Traditional Service in the sanctuary!

Fri, Mar 1st 5:00pm -Sun, Mar 3rd 12:30pm- Confirmation Retreat Weekend** (Students)

~ This is the pinnacle of the Confirmation Experience! We will dive into the depths of what we believe (given our history from above), why we believe it, and why it matters in a variety of ways. 

Sun, Mar 10th - NO CLASS - Spring Break

Sun, Mar 17th 9:00am-10:30am - Lesson at Church (no field trip) (parents 9:00-9:25am)

~We’ll learn more about how we can live out our faith every single day through our Anona slogan—Worship, Grow, Serve, Live.

Fri, Mar 22nd 6:30-8pm - Beach Night** (Parents and Students)

~ Everyone (whole church, youth group, families, students) is invited to the beach as we baptize students who have decided to take that step in their faith as part of Confirmation. 

~ Plus, we’ll remember our baptisms for everyone who has already been baptized younger or as a baby AND celebrate steps taken in faith by the group.

Sun, Mar 24th - Confirmation Sunday** (Parents and Students)

~ We’ll be celebrating our Confirmation Class at all of the Sunday worship services in the morning AND evening. 

**Students cannot miss more than two Confirmation Classes. If classes are missed, it is the student/parent’s responsibility to schedule a makeup class with the Youth Director. Retreat, Beach Night & Confirmation Sunday is required for completion of Confirmation!

ROCK THE UNIVERSE 3-DAY TRIP

Rock, Ride and Rejoice.

Raise Your Hands. Raise Your Voice. Raise Your Spirit.
Rock the Universe is back for an unforgettable weekend of faith and fun. Experience two nights of powerful tunes from Christian Music’s brightest stars and mind-blowing rides at Universal Studios Florida—plus a visit to Universal’s Islands of Adventure on Saturday.

Lift your hands and let your heart soar with amazing artists including We the Kingdom, LECRAE, Cody Cranes, Casting Crowns, Phil Wickham, Brandon Lake, CAIN and more!

Registration & Scholarship Essay Deadline: Monday, December 4th, 2023
Payment Deadline: Monday, December 18th, 2023

When: January 26th-28th, 2024
Where: Universal Orlando Resort
Price: $255*

*Scholarships are available. More information here. Essay due December 4th, 2023.

5th grade programming!

We’re inviting all 5th-graders to join us this spring for our next step in the Somewhere in the Middle journey! This is the time when our 5th grade students get to start the transition from kids ministry to youth ministry. This next season, they will get to see what youth group is all about and connect with other peers. We’ll enjoy games, dinner, worship, talk time, small groups and more.

When: Sunday, January 21st, 5-7:30pm
Drop off/ Pick up: Anona - Indian Rocks Rd main entrance

Next Somewhere in the Middle Dates:
Sunday, February 25th, 5-7:30pm
Sunday, March 17th, 5-7:30pm
Sunday, April 21st, 5-7:30pm
May: End of the Year party TBD
Sunday, June 2nd - Move Up Sunday - officially 6th graders! (time TBD)

FRIDAY SHENANIGANS

LOCK-IN + late-night laser tag @ ANONA UMC

PARENTS want a night without your kids? KIDS want a night without your parents?! Join us for our annual summer lock-in. Bring your friends and get ready to have a night full of games, pizza, hanging and fun! This year, we’re going out to some late-night laser tag too!

July 28th @ 6:30pm-8:30am

Cost: $18

MISSION TRIP 2023
HURRICANE IAN DISASTER RELIEF
SOUTH FLORIDA

All 7th-12th grade students (2023-2024 school year) are invited to an unforgettable experience serving the South Florida area. This year, Anona Youth will be partnering with TEAMeffort Youth Missions! TEAMeffort provides youth group mission trips filled with opportunities to put your students’ faith into action and return home with lifelong memories and a renewed excitement for Jesus Christ.

Hurricane Ian brought devastation throughout the South Florida coast. Our group will minister to these communities in South Florida, working to repair homes to livable conditions. We are excited to see what God is going to do through your students showing the love of Christ to families who live there.

When: July 16th-21st, 2023
Where: South Florida
Cost: $375

TRIP REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY FULL.
CLICK BELOW TO JOIN THE WAITLIST!

FINAL PAYMENT IS DUE FRIDAY, APRIL 28th.

BIGSTUF CAMP 2023

All 7th-12th grade students (2023-2024 school year) are invited to an unforgettable experience at BigStuf Camp. BigStuf Camps exist to inspire students to live life with Jesus. They are a ministry full of gifted people who love to share their skills, talents and faith to make a difference in the lives of students.

Middle and High Schoolers will have a blast at this 5-day summer camp in Panama City Beach. They'll hear awesome messages, experience heart-felt worship, and connect with other students from all over the country.

When: June 26th-30th, 2023.
Where: Panama City Beach, FL
Cost: $475

TRIP REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY FULL.
PLEASE CLICK BELOW TO JOIN THE WAITLIST!

FINAL PAYMENTS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, APRIL 28th.

IT'S TIME FOR OUR SECOND ANNUAL ALL-AGES SUMMER BIBLE STUDY!

When: Wednesdays 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21 & 6/28
Time: 5:30-7:30pm (dinner - 5:30-6:15 / bible study 6:15-7:30)

Everyone is invited to join us for dinner, connectional time, and age-specific studies this Summer. We’ll start the evening with an optional, open-house style dinner all together before we split up into our separate Bible Studies. We will have VBS style learning, fun, games, crafts and activities for Kids, a Middle and High School level study for our Youth, and a time of great discussion and study for Adults. There will be something for everyone!

Confirmation is a great way for students 7th grade or older to learn about what we believe, why we believe it, and how to apply it to our daily lives. We will discuss United Methodist theology along with other basic Christian beliefs to begin to lay the foundation for students to develop a personal faith of their own.

***We are so excited to be offering our Parent Track for Confirmation Class again this year! In the Parent Track, you’ll get to learn about each of the topics your students are learning about in Confirmation, but at an adult level. Our hope is that this allows you an opportunity to grow in your faith, grow in community with other parents, and carry on these conversations with your student at home after class. The Parent Track will run during your student's class time, about an hour.

Once registered, additional information and details will be emailed out so that you are well informed for each event scheduled. All students 7-12th grade are welcome to participate. The cost is $70 for the class, which includes the retreat and class supplies. We believe in the importance of Confirmation so we have scholarship assistance available for any reason to students interested. 

CONFIRMATION 2023 SCHEDULE**

Sun, Feb 5th 9:00-10:30am - Confirmation Kickoff Event- Chapel Conference Room (Parents and Students)

~ Parents/ guardians and students are invited for coffee, information, and a meet and greet with leaders to kick off the journey together.

Sun, Feb 12th 9:00am-12:30pm - Jewish Temple Visit  (parent class TBA)

~ We’ll learn about our Jewish heritage, then travel to Temple BiNai Isreal to meet their Rabbi and hear about our Jewish roots and how it has influenced our Christian faith. 

Sun, Feb 19th 9:00am-10:30am - Lesson at the Church (parent class TBA)

~ We’ll continue the story of God’s people into the birth of Jesus and learn about how the church came to be. 

Sun, Feb 26th 9:00am-12:15pm - Lesson at Church + Traditional Service Visit (parent class TBA)

~We’ll hear from one of our own Anona UMC Pastors as they give us insight into the unique aspects of the Methodist denomination and what sets this tradition apart from others. Then, we’ll worship together at our own 11am Traditional Service in the sanctuary!

Fri, Mar 3rd 5:00pm -Sun, Mar 5th 12:30pm- Confirmation Retreat Weekend** (Students)

~ This is the pinnacle of the Confirmation Experience! We will dive into the depths of what we believe (given our history from above), why we believe it, and why it matters in a variety of ways. 

Sun, Mar 12th & 19th - NO CLASS - Spring Break

Sun, Mar 26th 9:00am-10:30am - Lesson at Church (no field trip) (parent class TBA)

~We’ll learn more about the Trinity, the Bible and the importance of prayer in our faith journey.

Fri, Mar 31st 5:30-7:30pm - Beach Night (Parents and Students)

~ Everyone (whole church, youth group, families, students) is invited to the beach as we baptize students who have decided to take that step in their faith as part of Confirmation. 

~ Plus, we’ll remember our baptisms for everyone who has already been baptized younger or as a baby AND celebrate steps taken in faith by the group.

Sun, Apr 2nd - Confirmation Sunday (Parents and Students)

~ We’ll be celebrating our Confirmation Class at all of the Sunday worship services in the morning AND evening. 

**Students cannot miss more than two Confirmation Classes. If classes are missed, it is the student/parent’s responsibility to schedule a makeup class with the Youth Director. Retreat, Beach Night & Confirmation Sunday is required for completion of Confirmation!

ROCK THE UNIVERSE 2-DAY TRIP (MS & HS)

Rock, Ride and Rejoice.

Raise Your Hands. Raise Your Voice. Raise Your Spirit.
Rock the Universe is back for an unforgettable weekend of faith and fun. Experience a night of powerful tunes from Christian Music’s brightest stars and mind-blowing rides at Universal Studios Florida.

Lift your hands and let your heart soar with amazing artists including Zach Williams, Matthew West, Cain and more!

When: January 28th-29th, 2023
Where: Universal Orlando Resort
Price: $140*

*Scholarships are available. More information here. Essay due December 18th, 2022.

ROCK THE UNIVERSE 3-DAY TRIP (HS ONLY)

Rock, Ride and Rejoice.

Raise Your Hands. Raise Your Voice. Raise Your Spirit.
Rock the Universe is back for an unforgettable weekend of faith and fun. Experience two nights of powerful tunes from Christian Music’s brightest stars and mind-blowing rides at Universal Studios Florida—plus a visit to Universal’s Islands of Adventure on Saturday. This 3-day trip is for current HIGH SCHOOL ONLY.

Lift your hands and let your heart soar with amazing artists including Skillet, Rend Collective, Bethel Music, Matthew West, Zach Williams, Cain and more!

When: January 27th-29th, 2023
Where: Universal Orlando Resort
Price: $220*

*Scholarships are available. More information here. Essay due December 18th, 2022.