MEET OUR SPEAKERS - [email protected] is a registered nurse. They have three children: Daniel, Jonathan, and Elizabeth who are all serving the Lord at Idlewild. Mike, Teena, and

SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2018

MEET OUR SPEAKERS SEPTEMBER LUNCHEON SPEAKER ~ MIKE KAHN ~ September 20, 2018

Mike Kahn was born and raised in Tampa and grew up in the Forest Hills area. He graduated from

Chamberlain High School and received an Electrical

Engineering degree from the University of South Florida. He

worked as an engineer with Tampa Electric for over seven

years. Mike is currently serving as the Director of the Tampa

Bay Baptist Association.

Mike received Christ at the age of 15 at a youth camp in

Ridgecrest, NC. He grew spiritually and became a leader at his

home church, Idlewild Baptist. He met his future wife, Teena

Davis, at Idlewild and they were married in 1982. Teena is a

registered nurse. They have three children: Daniel, Jonathan,

and Elizabeth who are all serving the Lord at Idlewild.

Mike, Teena, and Daniel left Tampa while Mike attended New

Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary from 1988-1990 where

he received a Masters of Divinity degree. Teena worked part-

time to put Mike through school. For three years, Mike served as Youth & Singles Minister at

Tampa Baptist Church (now Christ Fellowship) and then for 19 years at Idlewild Baptist Church as

Single Adult Minister for 7 years and next as Adult Minister for 12 years. Continued on Page 2

OCTOBER LUNCHEON SPEAKER ~ PASTOR ELOY RODRIGUEZ ~ October 18, 2018

Eloy Rodriguez has been a Pastor for over 20 years. Prior to coming

to Idlewild to plant a Hispanic Church, “Idlewild en Espanol,” he

planted two churches in Orlando, FL. He volunteered as a Chaplain

with Good News Ministry and Orange County Jail Ministry before

being the co-founder of the Spanish Jail Ministry in Orlando. He is

currently the Hispanic Chaplain of the New York Yankees Minor

League team.

He has served in our Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) in different

capacities, member of the Florida Baptist Convention (FBC)

nominating committee, member of the local associations of Greater

Orlando Baptist Association and Tampa Bay Baptist Association as

President of the Hispanic fellowship and as moderator. Eloy also has been a conference speaker

for North American Missions Board and the FBC language departments in the areas of

Evangelism and Discipleship. In addition, before coming to Tampa, he was a contract worker in

the Church Planting Department of our Baptist Convention. Continued on Page 2

Pastor Eloy Rodriquez

Mike Kahn

PASTOR ELOY RODRIGUEZ (Cont. from Pg. 1)

In addition, before coming to

Tampa, he was a contract

worker in the Church Planting

Department of our Baptist

Convention. Eloy earned a

Master of Divinity degree from

Luther Rice Seminary. His

greatest joy – other than Jesus

Christ being His Lord and

Savior – is his family...his wife

of 35 years, Sol, and his six

children: Gabriel, Joel, Esther,

Samuel, Daniel, and Analise

(now in Glory). In his spare

time, Pastor Eloy also enjoys playing basketball, other

sports, and being with his family as much as possible.

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SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER MEET OUR SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER SPEAKERS (CONT.)

Eloy and Sol Rodriguez

The Rodriquez Children

MIKE KAHN (Cont. from Pg. 1)

Mike also oversaw the Adult Sunday School Ministry, Men’s &

Women’s Ministry, and taught the Evangelism Explosion and

F.A.I.T.H. training.

Mike’s passion is living out the Great Commandment and the Great

Commission while teaching others to do the same. He believes that

churches must focus on obeying the essentials. In addition to the

Great Commandment and Great Commission, these essentials are

having authentic, accountable friendships; building strong marriages;

living in sexual purity; and being mighty in prayer.

The Kahn family lives in northwest Tampa near Teena’s parents and

Mike’s mother. Mike greatly enjoys being with his family and friends,

exercising (walking, tennis, swimming), reading (A. W. Tozer is his

favorite), and college football (Gators, Seminoles, and Bulls). We are

honored to have Pastor Mike Kahn as our September Luncheon

Guest Speaker!

Mike and Teena Kahn

During a church service…..

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER MEET OUR OCTOBER MUSICAL ARTIST

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“LET IT BE KNOWN” CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Acts 4:10-12 ♦ September 16-23, 2018

Sunday September 16

Speaker: Vance Pitman, Senior Pastor, Hope Church, Las Vegas, Nevada

Gatheria: Local & National Booths

Wednesday September 19

Speaker: Ben Mandrell, Lead Pastor, Storyline Fellowship, Arvada, Colorado

Thursday September 20 – JOY Missions Lunch – 12:00 p.m. Gatheria

Speaker: Mike Kahn, Executive Director, Tampa Bay Baptist Association

Thursday September 20 - Amplify (Singles Event)

Speaker: Boto Joseph, Pastor Jackson Heights Baptist Church and

Missionary Global Gates Network

Friday September 21-23 Circles Evangelism Workshop

Speaker: Robbie Christmas

Hall 2

Schedule: 6:30 – 8:00pm

Register online: www.idlewild.org/register

Sunday September 23

Speaker: JD Greear, Pastor of The Summit Church in Durham, North

Carolina and President of the Southern Baptist Convention

Gatheria: Global Booths & Local Signature Partners

Unreached People Group Prayer Wall displayed in the Gatheria on 9/22-9/23

MADELYN MALDONADO

Madelyn Maldonado has been serving in the area of worship for many years. She

served in Puerto Rico on the worship team at her church and is currently serving in

the area of children and as part of the Idlewild Español worship team since 2013.

She is married to Victor H. Maldonado, who serves as volunteer under Pastor

Eloy. Victor and Madelyn have two children, Valeria Victoria and Victor Daniel Jr.,

who serve in the area of children and worship.

Madelyn Maldonado

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SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER A SMART, GENEROUS SERVANT...MARY EMMA HOWARD

MEET MARY EMMA HOWARD

Mary Emma Howard is a Christ-loving believer with a heart for

service. She and her ten-year-old Shi Tzu named Shadow live

in Tampa. They both love Idlewild Baptist Church and the Bible

preaching of Pastor Ken Whitten.

Mary Emma was 9 or 10 when saved during a revival at East

Thonotosassa Baptist Church. Her family moved to Tampa four

years later and she began attending El Bethel Baptist Church in

Seminole Heights. Even at this early age, she was service-

minded as she began teaching younger children. After high

school, Mary Emma went to nursing school in Orlando and

attended Delaney Street Baptist Church. While in nursing

school, she went to New Orleans for six months to attend her

first Billy Graham Crusade and served as a counselor.

Altogether, she has been to and served at four crusades.

Mary Emma was married to John Howard in 1957. She met

John while working as a nurse in a doctor’s office where he was a patient. She loved John

who was an avid reader with an evangelist’s heart. He would speak to anyone and everyone

about Jesus. That was just one of the many things she loved about him. Mary Emma joined

Idlewild in 1957. In 1959 her only child, Charlene, was born. Charlene grew up, married a

doctor and now lives in Charleston, SC.

Mary Emma and John loved traveling to the North Carolina Mountains and bought some lots

with a shell home there. Over many weekends they traveled to North Carolina to work on the

home, doing drywall, plumbing, bathrooms...everything! Mary Emma also loved to go on

short-term mission trips. She went on her first trip before she attended Idlewild. She has

been on short-term mission trips with Dr. Bala Rao of Idlewild. She used her nursing

experience and education for interviewing and preparation work on several medical mission

trips to Guatemala, Honduras, Bolivia, and the Dominican Republic. Mary Emma also loved

(and still loves) the Idlewild choir. She sang as long as she was able and enjoyed the Greece

and England choir trips.

Shortly after Mary Emma retired from the public health service in 1998, her beloved John

passed away. In 2017, Mary Emma made a tough decision. She could no longer travel up to

North Carolina to enjoy the home she and John built together. She wanted to see the home

that she and John had worked on so hard be a blessing for the Lord just as it had been a

blessing for them.

Mary Emma Howard

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SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER A SMART, GENEROUS SERVANT...MARY EMMA HOWARD (Cont.)

MEET MARY EMMA HOWARD (Cont.)

She chose to give the beloved North

Carolina home to Idlewild Baptist

Church and gain the tax advantage of

giving before selling. Because Mary

Emma loves the Sulphur Springs area,

she designated her gift to be used at

Idlewild at the Springs. She believes

the old saying,

“Do your giving while you’re living, so

you’ll be knowing where it’s going!”

Mary Emma Howard is a wise senior

adult who understands the blessing of

giving. The Idlewild Foundation was pleased to have the opportunity to facilitate her very

generous donation. The Foundation’s mission includes motivating, educating, and facilitating

generous giving to promote the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

NOTE: THANKS TO JOHN CAMPBELL, DIRECTOR, OF THE IDLEWILD FOUNDATION FOR SHARING

THEIR NEWSLETTER INFORMATION WITH US.

The North Carolina mountain home

The Jones Girls (sisters): Lorraine McClelland, Dolores

Higham, and Mary Emma Howard

Mary Emma serving at a name tag

table at a Seeker’s event.

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER ON MISSION IN CUBA

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BY BEULAH CAMPBELL

My mission trip to San Luis, Cuba on

June 23-30, 2018 was an enjoyable

and productive one. These trips are

getting better and better. I give thanks

to Jesus for this.

I enjoyed worshipping with the Cuban

people. At each service, young and

old came together in active

expressions. Near the end of the

service, the young would come to the

front singing and praising God. I loved the music but did not

know their words, but I knew the English words for some songs.

We visited homes each morning for 4 days, walking for

miles on bad roads at temperatures of 95% or higher,

and rain. Church members had scheduled times with

their family, friends, and neighbors as much as 4 days

in advance, so we could come and share the Gospel

with them. We shared with many people and most of

them confessed their sin, asking Jesus to be their

Savior. WOW! What joy seeing Ephesians 2:8-9 put

into action.

Beulah Campbell

Children worshipping

Mother and daughter who accepted Jesus Christ as Savior

Cuban family visited by Beulah A lady who be-friended Beulah during an activity

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SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER ON MISSION IN CUBA (CONT.)

On Monday through Thursday nights, we spent time training

and teaching on “How to Pray the Psalms.” Our leader, Dana,

did an excellent job as he let the Holy Spirit direct us each

night. It was a great time of sharing. I started practicing

“Praying the Psalms” before we left for Cuba and I can

honestly say that my prayer time became more meaningful.

Other interesting things – prayers were answered, and I had

no trouble with my leg – no pain. My body always feels better

when I am on mission than when I am at home. We worked

together nicely as a team and I met someone on the team who

was willing to help me with my many home projects. Praise

the Lord! He has already been over to “survey” my requests.

Thank you for your prayers. I know the prayer of the righteous is powerful and

effective, James 5:16b, even when difficulties happen.

Going to work in Cuba

Mode of transportation Pastor with his twins Riding in a wagon

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER JOIN A BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CLASS THIS SUNDAY!

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8:00 a.m. Steadfast Seekers ♦ Room: Fireside Room ♦ Teacher: Pastor Phillip Hanes

Email:

Group: Eclectic mix of older, younger, married, and single

Average attendance: 22-35

Surrendered to Christ ♦ Room: W101 ♦ Teacher: Lou Sanchez

Email: [email protected]

Group: Single/widowed and married

Average attendance: 20

Bereans ♦ Room: E104AB ♦ Teacher: Wayne Burks


Group: Primarily married adults in their 40’s through 70’s

Average attendance: 50+

Alive in Christ ♦ Room: E111AB ♦ Teacher: Bob Sprinkle


Average attendance: 60-70 Golden Circle Class ♦ Room E106 ♦ Teacher: Louise Switzer


Group: Ladies of any age: widows, singles, divorced, and those whose husbands do not attend

IBC or attend a men’s class.


9:15 a.m. Omegans ♦ Room: E109 ♦ Teacher: Mike Honn


Group: Widowed and married, 40’s-80’s


Joint Heirs ♦ Room: E104 ♦ Teacher: Ed Obaugh


Group: Mixture of single, married, widowed and divorced from late 40’s to early 70’s

Average attendance: 60 Women of Faith ♦ Room: W101 ♦ Teacher: Sandy LeCompte


Group: Single, widowed, and divorced ladies ages 50-70


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SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER JOIN A BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CLASS THIS SUNDAY!

11:00 a.m. Seniors for Christ ♦ Room: W101 ♦ Teacher: Wes Dunn


Group: Mixed group of couples, singles and widows ages 65+


Women of Berea ♦ Room: E102 ♦ Teacher: Yulia Pledger


Group: Women over the age of 50


Seekers Fellowship ♦ Room: E104 ♦ Teacher: Larry Carr / Bob Ward

Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Group: Mixed from couples, singles and widows ages of 55-75 and up


Faith ♦ Room: E101 ♦ Teacher: Nora Morris


Group: Women, 60’s+


Spiritual Builders ♦ E112 ♦ Teacher: Dr. Paul Enns


Group: Wide age range from young couples with children to retirees


Path Seekers ♦ Room: E107♦ Teacher: Jerry Nash


Group: Primarily single and married adults 60+


Count It All Joy Class ♦ Room: W302 ♦ Teacher: Lance Peterson


Group: Single, widowed, and married


Seeker’s Outreach ♦ Room: E109 ♦ Teacher: Al Melton


Group: 35 - 75


mailto:[email protected]

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER A GREAT LESSON ON STRESS

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A young lady confidently walked around the room with a raised glass of water while leading a

seminar and explaining stress management to her audience. Everyone knew she was going to ask

the ultimate question, 'Half empty or half full?' She fooled them all. "How heavy is this glass of

water?" she inquired with a smile. Answers called out ranged from 8 oz. to 20 oz.

She replied, "The absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a

minute, that's not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my right arm. If I hold it for a

day, you'll have to call an ambulance. In each case it's the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the

heavier it becomes." She continued, "and that's the way it is with stress. If we carry our burdens all

the time, sooner or later, as the burden becomes increasingly heavy, we won't be able to carry on."

As Christians, we need to put down our burdens at the feet of Jesus. (Psalm 68:19 “Praise be to the

Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens.) He is our burden-bearer and the only One

who can carry our burdens successfully. So...as early in the evening as you can, lay all your burdens

down. Don't carry them through the evening and into the night. Go to the Lord in prayer and ask Him

to carry them for you and to give you His peace concerning each situation.

Just a few other thoughts to give you a chuckle……

1. Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them.

2. Drive carefully... It's not only cars that can be recalled by their Maker.

3. If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it.

4. Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time, because then you won't have a leg to stand

on.

5. Since it's the early worm that gets eaten by the bird, sleep late.

6. The second mouse gets the cheese.

7. When everything's coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.

8. Some mistakes are too much fun to make only once.

9. We could learn a lot from crayons. Some are sharp, some are pretty, and some are dull. Some

have weird names and all are different colors, but they all have to live in the same box.

10. A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.

11. Save the earth..... It's the only planet with chocolate!

14. They say the key to understanding a person is to walk a mile in their shoes. After that, who

cares? They’re a mile away and you have their shoes!

LOL!

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SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER ATTENTION SENIOR LADIES

We’re seeking candidates for an incredible volunteer opportunity in our

JOY Ministry!

Each month, our wonderful JOY Ministry luncheons come together

under the direction of our Lunch Planning Team. These ladies work

tirelessly throughout the year - meeting, planning, organizing,

decorating, and serving from start to finish at each luncheon. They

come early, they stay late, and they make our JOY Ministry luncheons

memorable in every way!

Are YOU looking for an opportunity to learn more about their work?

Would YOU like to join our team? Then call 813-264-8779 and let

Suzanne Green help you get connected to the next step in the process!

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2018 UP-COMING LOCAL SENIOR TRIPS

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METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES

SEPTEMBER 6 , 2018

Leave IBC - 10:30am

Return IBC - 4:30pm

Be inspired and challenged as we visit and tour Metropolitan Ministries, a

local, independent, faith-based nonprofit committed to providing hope.

Since 1972, they have served poor and homeless families here in Tampa

Bay. Find out all the wonderful ways this ministry has been blessing

individuals and families and see how you can fit in. We will have lunch on

campus. All proceeds go to support the ministry programs.

COST: $20

Includes Lunch

CANYON ZIP LINE OR MARJORIE RAWLINGS STATE PARK

This tour will last approximately an hour and a half and includes five zip lines and one rope bridge (ground school is also included, of course). Their professionally trained guides will make this an unforgettable adventure. Max: 15 people Cost: $52.00 Tour: 90 Min.

Visitors to this old Florida homestead can walk back in time to 1930s farm life where Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings lived. Her cracker style home and farm, where she wrote her Pulitzer prize-winning novel The Yearling, has been restored and is preserved as it was when she lived here. Tour: 1 hour Cost: $6.00

Both destinations leave and should return at about the same time. Depart IBC: 10am Return IBC: 6:30pm

LUNCH ON YOUR OWN AT THE YEARLING RESTAURANT 12:00 noon

Thursday November 8, 2018

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SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER JOY MINISTRY OCTOBER SENIOR TRIP TO NORTH CAROLINA

October 28th – November 3rd

Price: $995.00 per person (double occupancy) – ALL INCLUSIVE

$1,595.00 (single occupancy)

Payment due when you register to go Everyone Welcome!

Join us for a fantastic fall tour to North Carolina and back! We’ll enjoy devotions

each day together as well as see some wonderful sights along the way, including:

The North American Mission Board – GA Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor’s Center

Calliope Sweets in Flowery Branch, GA The Folk Art Center – Blue Ridge Pkwy.

Ridgecrest Conference Center – NC Sky Top Apple Orchard – Flat Rock, NC

The Cove - Billy Graham Training Center Downtown Asheville, North Carolina

Chatlos Memorial Chapel at The Cove Mast General Store - Asheville

Ruth Graham’s Prayer Garden The Billy Graham Library – Charlotte

The town of Black Mountain, NC Graham Memorial Prayer Garden

The Biltmore House Estate Riverboat Dinner Cruise - Savannah

We will enjoy traveling together on a deluxe motor coach. We will enjoy tasty & delicious meals. We will visit Billy Graham’s final resting place at the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte. We will sing! We will have fun! We will see incredible fall colors! We will enjoy the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains! We will open God’s Word every day with morning devotions and evening reviews of each day! We don’t want to go without YOU! Sign up as soon as possible at the next JOY Ministry Luncheon or call our JOY Ministry office at church to reserve your spot.

Suzanne Green 813-264-8779.

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING

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Pastor Phillip sends out a monthly

‘ONE CALL’ message reminding

you about upcoming events or

special opportunities. If you are not

receiving his message, but would

like to, please call 813-264-8779 to

have your number added or stop by

the information table and leave

your number.

If you have a prayer

request, please

complete a blue

‘Prayer Card’ located

on each table during

our monthly

luncheon or at the

information table.

Our Prayer Team

would love to pray for

you.

PRAYER REQUESTS

On the first and third Wednesday of

each month, a team of volunteers

gather for prayer and assignments

to go and visit our homebound and

nursing home seniors. If you are

interested in joining them, please

call Rachel at 813-789-9223 or email

[email protected]

Thank you to those

who stay and help

clear tables. If you

are interested in

joining the Helping

Hands Team, please

stay after the

luncheon. We are

able to finish

around 2:30PM due

to all the helping

hands!

Helping Hands

2018 Senior Trips

Sept. - Metropolitan

Ministries

Oct. - N. C. (Long Trip)

Nov. - Zip Line or Marjorie Rawlings

Dec. - No Trip

For the LORD takes delight in

His people; He crowns the

humble with victory. Let His

faithful people rejoice in this

honor and sing for joy on

their beds.

Ps. 149:4-5

September 20

October 18

November 15

December 13

Pastor Phillip’s Monthly Message

Visitation Ministry

2018 JOY

Luncheons

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER UPCOMING JOY LUNCHEONS

Delicious Meal ~ Fun & Fellowship ~ Door Prizes ~ Up-to-Date News ~ Senior Trips

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$7.00 PER PERSON

THANKFUL REMEMBRANCES….

JOY LUNCHEON

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2018 ♦ 11AM IN WORSHIP CENTER ♦ 12 NOON IN THE GATHERIA

$7.00 per Person

Thursday, December 13, 2018 ♦12 Noon ♦ Gatheria

Advanced paid reservations required for all senior luncheons.

You may register online at the Senior adult page of the Idlewild website (www.idlewild.org/seniors)

under Register For An Event, at the Event Registration booth by Welcome Center 1 on Sunday morning or

Wednesday night, or at the Welcome Table at the conclusion of any JOY Ministry luncheon.

“CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD” JOY LUNCHEON

“BY POPULAR DEMAND”, IBC Senior Adults will produce a THIRD SEQUEL to an original playlet about our favorite family at Christmas time! Paw-Paw, Grandma, Rachel, Rob, the kids, and some guests will share delightful stories about Christmas in other parts of the world!

Pastor Phillip Hanes, our leader of the JOY Ministry, will present a memorable program about this wonderful opportunity to thank God for our many blessings. He will share memories from his heart for all to enjoy. Audio-visuals, beautiful music, and gorgeous banners will enhance this happy event!

Joy Ministry Newsletter ♦ Editor: Suzanne Green


Phone: 813-264-8779

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to bite your tail so hard; I was only teasing.

Don't worry about her saying you're fat; I loves ya just the way you are.

Hey Irvin, your ear weighs a ton and I'm stuck.

OK, on three, we all roll over.

He’s mine, I caught him, you can't have him, he belongs to me, so

there.

Don't worry, Larry, they'll have to go through me if they want to take

you to the pound.

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MEET OUR SPEAKERS - [email protected] is a registered nurse. They have three children: Daniel, Jonathan, and Elizabeth who are all serving the Lord at Idlewild. Mike, Teena, and