2015 SPRING SEMESTER

LCU

small groups
For the equipping of the
saints for the work of service,
to the building up of the body
of Christ.

Ephesians 4:12

LCU SMALL GROUPS ARE DESIGNED TO MEET

THE NEEDS OF THE GROWING DISCIPLE.

REGISTER
FOR CLASSES

To register for small groups,

visit idlewild.org/register or
see page 6 for more details.

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AWANA

Bibled-centered ministry for

children ages 2 1/2 years old
through 5th Grade. Meetings
include Bible memorization,
games, songs, and Bible
lessons.

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06

SMALL GROUP
LISTINGS

LCU offers groups for people

in every walk of life. View the
variety of small groups on
pages 7-13.

SMALL GROUP
DESCRIPTIONS

THE CENTRE

Music, Worship, and Art

lessons taught by qualified
instructors. See page 21 for
desciptions.

Decriptions of each small

groups offered. See pages 14-21
to find a small group(s) that
meets your needs or interests.

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LIFE DISCOVERY
MINISTRY GROUPS

Learn more about support

groups, such as Abundant Life,
Life Restoration Groups and
Celebrate Recovery. See pages
17-20 for full descriptions of
small groups.

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LCU
SMALL GROUPS
THE PURPOSE OF LCU IS TO ENABLE ALL TO GROW AS DISCIPLES AND
LEARNERS OF JESUS CHRIST, LEARNING TO LOVE CHRIST (LUKE 14:26,
27, 33), LOVE OTHERS (JOHN 13:34-35), DENY SELF (LUKE 9:20), AND
SERVE OTHERS (MARK 10:42-45).
LCU offers opportunities for growth in these categories. Classes (lecture-based) and groups
(2-12 in size and interactive) are available to expand the intellectual part of our discipleship.
Groups (ongoing and seasonal) are also available to change our hearts and make us
emotionally and relationally healthy. The result of growth will always affect our hands
through serving others in the church and in the community by sharing the Gospel with the lost
and discipling the saved.

He works...

Discipleship or learning occurs in

many ways. God plays the major
role in making disciples. He works in
the hearts of each of us to draw us
into a closer, more vibrant relationship with Him. He loves us, convicts
us and encourages us.

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He uses...

God also uses others to disciple us.

Through the church, He uses corporate worship and the preaching
and teaching of His word to produce
disciples. He uses Bible Fellowship
classes, books, and resources to
help us grow in truth.

He teaches...

Since a disciple is a learner and we

never come to know everything, we
can conclude that every believer
has opportunities to grow to be
more like Christ. We all have a next
step that we can take to continue
to change.

AWANA PARTNERS WITH PARENTS TO HELP WORK TOWARDS

DEVELOPING SPIRITUALLY STRONG CHILDREN WHO FAITHFULLY
FOLLOW JESUS CHRIST.

CHILDRENS
DISCIPLESHIP
PROGRAM
Who Can Participate?

For children two years old through 5th grade, our AWANA
Club starts its spring semester on Jan. 11, Sundays, 4:30
6:00 p.m. during the school year. There is a program fee
when you register your child. The program is divded into
four clubs for Preschool and school-age kids:

What is AWANA?

Awana is a high energy, fun place for children to learn

more about Gods Word. The goal of Idlewilds Awana
Clubs is to give kids the chance to know, love, and serve
God! Its an exciting approach to teaching Gods Word,
combining learning with irresistible fun to produce
lifelong results in children. In addition to partnering with
parents to help develop spiritually strong children who
faithfully follow Jesus Christ, Awana has a tremendous
reputation for helping kids get Gods Word into the center of their lives. It goes beyond simply memorizing the
verses though. Awana is all about making sure that our
children understand the meaning and, most importantly,
how to apply it to their lives. Awana Clubs are filled with
high energy fun, fellowship, and spiritual growth.

Puggles (2 1/2 year olds)

Cubbies (3 & 4 year olds)
Sparks (Kindergarten - 2nd Grade)
Truth & Training (3rd - 5th Grades)

For more information, visit idlewild.org/Kids Discipleship

or register at www.idlewild.org/AWANA.

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REGISTER
FOR CLASSES
IDLEWILD MEMBERS, AND NON-MEMBERS ALIKE, ARE WELCOME
TO PARTICIPATE IN LCU, AS SPACE IN GROUPS PERMITS.

ONLINE

Registration available at
www.idlewild.org/register

REGISTRATION FORM

Please find registration forms at the

Welcome Centers or Information
Kiosks. Complete forms and return
to Event Registration.
6 Idlewild Baptist Church

LIFE DISCOVERY
CLASS

Call (813) 264-8779 or e-mail

[email protected]

MUSIC, DRAMA
OR ART CLASS
Call (813) 264-8714

KIDS KARE

Quality care is provided for children,

ages birth through 10 years, for
onsite classes which offer Kids Kare.
The child must be a blood relative or
under your legal guardianship. Make
reservations on your LCU registration. All reservations must be made one
week before first class.

* Kids Kare is not available during AWANA.

CLASSES REQUIRED
TO TEACH AT IDLEWILD
. How to Study the Bible
. Survey of Bible Doctrine or The Cults
. Survey of New Testament
. Survey of Old Testament

SMALL GROUP
LISTINGS
Group

Leader(s)

Time

Classes

Dates

Fee

Room

SM A L L G RO UP S FO R WO MEN
DVD Studies
Available for Home Groups

Contact Womens Ministry at 813.264.8791 or [email protected].

Amazing- Collection Gospels

(Set 8)

Victoria Robinson

Monday
6:30-8:30pm

Romans Part 2

Jodie Montgomery

Monday
6:30-8:30pm

Who Is Jesus?

Sally Hudson

Made to Crave

N/A

N/A

1/26-2/23

$15

E102

11

1/26-4/20

$10

E104

Monday
6:30-8:30pm

11

1/26-4/13

$15

E215

Jennifer Ivey

Monday
6:30-8:30pm

12

1/26-4/20

$30

E205

Amazing Collection- Pauls

Letters to the Churches (Set 9)

Victoria Robinson

Monday
6:30-8:30pm

10

3/2-5/18

$15

E102

Ordinary Women, Extraordinary

God

Barbara Richards
Susan Mariner

Tuesday
9:30-11:30am

1/13 & 27,

2/10 & 24,
3/17 & 31,
4/14

$5

E207

Kim Griffin
Ginny Whitten

Tuesday
9:30-11:30am

1/20-3/3

$18

E112

Donna Fischbach

Tuesday
9:30-11:30am

1/27-2/24

$15

E104

Wanda Dearolf

Tuesday
9:30-11:30am

11

1/27-4/21

$10

Hall 2

Donna Fischbach

Tuesday
9:30-11:30am

10

3/3-5/19

$15

E104

Faithful, Abundant & True

Amazing Collection - Gospels
(Set 8)
Romans Part 2
Amazing Collection- Pauls
Letters to the Churches (Set 9)

LifeChange University

Group

Leader(s)

Time

Classes

Dates

Fee

Room

Kim Griffin
Ginny Whitten

Tuesday
9:30-11:30am

3/24-5/12

$18

E112

Judy Melton

Wednesday
4:15-6:15pm

2/4-2/25

$10

E102

Jodie Montgomery

Thursday
9:30-11:30am

2/19-4/16

$20

E102

Teresa Ankrom

Saturday
9am-12pm

2/7

$5

Fireside
Room

Judy Melton

Sunday
4:30-6pm

1/11-2/8

$10

E106

Summer Study: Breathe by

Priscilla Shirer

Jodie Montgomery

Monday
6:30-8:30pm

6/22-7/20

$15

Hall 2

Summer Study: Breathe by

Priscilla Shirer

Jodie Montgomery

Tuesday
9:30-11:30am

6/23-7/21

$15

Hall 2

Gideon by Priscilla Shirer

Life and Times of Jesus
What Is Love? 1,2,3 John
Mentor Training
Life and Times of Jesus
SUMMER STUDY

PRECEPT UPON PRECEPT

Note: First-time Precept Upon Precept students should purchase a How to Study Your Bible Precept Upon Precept book, available through LCU.
COST IS $13.99. PLEASE ORDER WITH WORKBOOK.

Precept- Acts Part 1

Donna Fischbach

Monday
6:30-8:30pm

1/12-3/16

$23

E209

Precept- Acts Part 1

Gayle Kearney

Tuesday
9:30-11:30am

1/13-3/10

$23

E109

S M A L L G RO U P S FO R MEN
Momentum

Pastor Rob Taylor

Dana Hardee

Monday
6:30-8:00pm

Ongoing

Beginning
Jan. 12

N/A

Gatheria

Momentum

Pastor Rob Taylor

Dana Hardee

Thursday
6:45-8am

Ongoing

Beginning
Jan. 15

N/A

E111

Al Melton

Monday
6:30-8:30pm

1/12-3/16

$23

E106

$15

E104

Precept - Acts Part 1

B I B L E & T H EO LO GY GR O UP S
The Biblical Story (Coed)
The Cults (Coed)

8 Idlewild Baptist Church

To view video series, please go to:

http://www.thebiblicalstory.org

Dr. Charles Baylis

Dr. Paul Enns

Sunday
5-6pm

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1/11-4/19

Group
Mirages (Coed)

Leader(s)

Time

Classes

Dates

Fee

Room

Woody Arbo

Sunday
4:30-6pm

12

1/11-4/19

$10

E209

N/A

Fireside
Room

D I S C I P LES HIP GR O UP
Pastor Greg
Murphy

Starting Point

Sunday
9:30-1:30pm

2/8, 3/22,
4/19, 5/3,
6/7

FA M I LY S MA LL GR O UP S

* Parenting classes register at: www.idlewild.org/register

Professional
Parenting
Orientation and Professional Parenting Training Classes registration:
*
Pasco/Pinellas Co. Residents: email [email protected] or call (727)456-0600 Ext 2085
Hillsborough County Residents: email www.fosteringtampabay.org or call (813)643-5437
Group

Leader(s)

Time

Classes

Dates

Fee

Room

Growing Kids Gods Way

Dan and Sharon

DeBra

Sunday
4:30-6pm

13

1/11-5/3

$22 single
parent
$44 both
parents

E202

Parenting the Middle Years

Tripp and Gena

Taylor

Sunday
4:30-6pm

1/11-3/15

$22 single
parent
$44 both
parents

Call
264-8738

Professional Parenting Training

Eckerd Trainers

Monday
7-9pm

Jan. 26

N/A

E112

Professional Parenting Class

Eckerd Trainers

Monday
6:30-9:30pm

2/234/13

N/A

E112

F.A.C.E.S. Monthly Support Group

Bill and Becky

Miller

2nd Thursday
7-8:30pm

Monthly

1/8, 2/12,
3/12, 4/9

N/A

E111

(Orientation)

HI SPANIC MINIS TR Y
To register, call (813) 865-9202.

Encontrando a Dios en Medio de

Nuestros Problemas
Manteniendo Matrimonios
Saludables

Juan Roman

Monday
6:30-8:30pm

10

1/26-3/30

$15

E211

Alvaro y Valeria
Cardozo

Monday
6:30-8:30pm

10

1/26-3/30

$20/couple

E204

LifeChange University

T R A I N I NG CO U R S ES
Financial Peace University

Church Library Training

Pastor Rob Taylor

Sunday
4:30-6pm

1/11-3/15

$100

E112

Library Team

Library Hours for

Hands-on Training

Ongoing

Ongoing

None

E218

L I F E D I SCOV ER Y MINIS TR Y

FOR ALL LIFE DISCOVERY SMALL GROUPS

Register online at www.idlewild.org . For more information, please call (813) 264-8779.

C E L E B RATE R ECOV ER Y
CEL EBRATE RECOV ERY ( Hu r t s, Ha b it s a n d Ha n g -u p s)
Me e t s Eve r y Mo nd a y Nig h t

7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
9:00 p.m.

Praise and Worship in Hall One

Large Group Teaching and Testimonies in Hall One
Celebrate Recovery Small Groups
Cross Talk Cafe in Hall One

A B U N DA N T LIFE GR O U P S
Einar and Jinnie
Stephensen

Tuesday
6:30-8:30pm

10

1/133/17

$40/ couple

E102

Recovering From
the Losses of Life (women)

Darlene Hall
Laura Phillips

Tuesday
9:30-11:30am

12

1/133/31

$20

E102

The Five Love Languages

(women)

Rachel Krutsinger

Tuesday
9:30-11:30am

12

1/133/31

$20

E201

Love & Respect (couples)

Ray and Deb

Cooper

Thursday
6:30-8:30pm

13

2/19-5/21

$40/ couple

E102

Surviving Infertility (couples)

L I F E SU P P O R T GR O UP S
DivorceCare

GriefShare

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Dan & Muriel Hobbie

Thursday
7-9pm

Weekly

Repeats
every 13
weeks

$20

E106

Kristina Neldner
Buster Elkes
Brenda Carter
Dotty Gurbikian

Monday
7-8:30pm

Weekly

Repeats
every 13
weeks

$15

E109

Group

Leader(s)

Time

Classes

Dates

Fee

Room

iWork

Jim Carow
Bob Saxon
Ed and Margaret
Codd

Monday
6:30-8:30pm

Weekly

Ongoing

N/A

E111

The Well

Scott Nordstrom

7-9pm

Weekly

Ongoing

N/A

The Loft

Ron & Jan

Hembree

Monday
8-9pm

Weekly

Ongoing

$15

F102

Spouses L.I.F.E. Guide

Cathy Stone

Monday
7-9pm

Weekly

Ongoing

$25

E107

The Way of Purity

Scott Shuler

Monday
7-9pm

Weekly

Ongoing

N/A

F101

Depression Support

Kevin & Sherri

Armstrong

Thursday
7-8:30pm

Bi-Monthly

2nd & 4th

Thursday

N/A

E103

Breast Cancer

MaryAnn Back

Thursday
10am12pm

Monthly

3rd Thursday

N/A

Off
Campus

Parents of Addicted Children

CE NT RE

F OR M U S I C , WO R S H I P AN D T H E AR TS

Please call Centre Office at 264-8714 to register for classes.

SPRING SEMESTER
Various Instructors

Monday, Tuesday, or
Thursday
Morning, Afternoon
or Evening

Weekly
8 wks

Beginning
Week of
1/12

Call
264-8714

Call
264-8714

Hernie Vann

Tuesday
10am-12pm
or 6-8pm

Weekly
8 wks

Beginning
Week of
1/12

Call
264-8714

Call
264-8714

Group Art Class

Youth (2nd-5th Grade)

Rebecca Diebold

Monday
4:30 5:30pm

Weekly
8 wks

Beginning
Week of
1/12

Call
264-8714

Call
264-8714

Group Art Class

Youth (6th-9th Grade)

Rebecca Diebold

Thursday
6-8pm

Weekly
8 wks

Beginning
Week of
1/12

Call
264-8714

Call
264-8714

Teresa Vath
Gayle Dargan

Call
264-8714

As Needed

As Needed

Call
264-8714

Call
264-8714

2nd Generation Drama

High School

Teresa Vath

Call
264-8714

Call
264-8714

Call
264-8714

None

Call
264-8714

2nd Generation Drama

Middle School

Teresa Vath

Sunday
4-5pm

Call
264-8714

1/5

None

E112
Adult Bldg

Banner Ministry

Judy Bagby

Tuesday
9am-1pm

Ongoing

Call
264-8714

None

Banner
Room

Centre for Music

Private Instruction Spring
(Voice & Various Instruments)
Centre for the Arts
Group Art Class
Beginning Adults

Acting Production Class

Idlewild Players

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SMALL GROUP
DESCRIPTIONS
SMALL GROUPS
FOR WOMEN
Precept Upon Precept Inductive Studies
Acts Part 1 - Jesus Witnesses, Empowered by
His Spirit - (Chapters 1-12)
Lukes first account was his Gospel in which he recorded
all that Jesus began to do and teach. His second account
we call Acts, or the Acts of the Apostles, in which Luke
recorded what happened after Jesus ascension to
the Father. Jesus sent the Holy Spirit, empowering
the apostles to testify to the power of God in salvation
and in living every day for the Gospel. Learn how God
spread the Gospel through witnesses of Jesus death
and resurrection, and, from their examples, how you,
too, can witness to others. Stand in awe of the power of
God in believers to endure persecution and suffering for
the cause of Christ and embrace His power in your life.
Be encouraged by the results of faithful servants holding
forth truth in a dark world; watch as the church grows
numerically, geographically, and culturally.

Amazing Collection Gospels & Acts (Set 8)

This set begins with the birth of Jesus Christ and
concludes with the first imprisonment of the apostle
Paul about six decades later. Within these books, God
continues to reveal His sovereign plan. He moves the
emphasis from Israel to the church, from a covenant
of law to a covenant of grace, and from His Holy Spirit
coming upon people to actually indwelling them. These
five books lay the foundation for the letters that comprise
the rest of the New Testament!

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Amazing Collection Pauls

Letters to Churches (Set 9)
These nine books, Romans through 2 Thessalonians,
begin your study of the epistolary section of the New
Testament. Pauls Letters to the Churches were sent to
seven churches scattered throughout Asia Minor, Greece,
and Rome. These churches were in different stages of
maturity and all needed instruction from the great apostle.
Paul took the truths of life, death, resurrection, and the
return of Jesus Christ and applied them to the believer.
Though each letter has its own flavor and emphasis, each
uniquely continues the great picture of our great God,
with incredible purpose and application for our lives today.

Romans
The Apostle Paul writes to encourage believers about
the power of God through the Gospel and what it truly
means to be justified.Learn how Christs life, death, and
resurrection imparts life to Jews and Gentiles. Join others
in studying how the believers mind is transformed so that
God may be represented gloriously.

Mentor Training
Do you feel ill equipped to mentor or disciple someone
younger in the faith? Are you willing but just dont know
how? Do you think things like How do I find someone
who wants/needs mentoring? What do I teach? Can
I even do this? This training aims to give you the
knowledge and resources you need to effectively live
out the biblical mandate to mentor and disciple with
confidence.

Who is Jesus? From the Truth Project

Join Dr. Del Tackett as he weaves a compelling case for

Christ, walking listeners through the evidence of Jesus

existence. Learn how to defend the Gospel, handle
hard questions, and share your faith with skeptics and
unbelievers.

Made to Crave by Lysa TerKeurst

Discover the missing link between a womans desire to
be healthy and the spiritual empowerment necessary to
make that happen. The reality is that we were made to
crave or desire more of Him in our lives. Many of us have
misplaced that craving through overindulging in physical
pleasures instead of a lasting satisfaction in Him.

What Love is; 1,2,3 John

Kelly Minter says The letters of 1, 2 & 3 John arehow
shall I say thisblunt. Which is one of the reasons Ive
come to love them so much. Sometimes I just need
someone to tell me the truth. Join us in this journey for
truth.

Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God

Need accountability in prayer? This group was created for
women to grow in the discipline of prayer and for enjoying
approaching His throne with compassionate sisters in
Christ.

Life and Times of Jesus

Travel with Judy Melton to the streets that she has walked
as a missionary in Israel. This class will explore life in
Jesus day and how being there beautifully enhances
your understanding of His Word.

Abundant, Faithful & True

Join Priscilla Shirer, Beth Moore and Kay Arthur as they
beautifully blend their teaching for a great study on Gods
character. Kay Arthur teaches from basically, the entire
book of Hebrews. Priscilla Shirer teaches from Ephesians
3:20-21 on Gods abundance. Beth Moore teaches on the
topic of discernment. In these difficult days, it is absolutely
essential that we learn to trust the Holy Spirit to enable us
to determine what is true and what is false.

Gideon by Priscilla Shirer

Study the life of Gideon and find the God-given strength
to face your fears and do what God is calling you to do,
rather than hiding from your weaknesses.

Summer Study: Breathe by Priscilla Shirer

We are in bondage to busyness. We constantly strive to
complete limitless to-do lists that can hinder us enjoying
God. We miss the moments because we rush ahead
to the next thing. It is time for us to breathe as God
intended. Sabbath was His gift to His people, and it is
still a gift to us today. If you are weary, worn out, and
exhausted, the concept of Sabbath will change your life.

SMALL GROUPS
FOR MEN
Precept Upon Precept Inductive Studies
Acts Part 1 - Jesus Witnesses, Empowered by
His Spirit - (Chapters 1-12)
The Gospel of Luke is a walk through events in Jesus
life. Watch how the Son of Man, the Savior, enters the
homes of the suffering, visits tax collectors, and dines
with sinners. Learn from His words, His walk, and His
relationships with common people what it really means to
follow Him. Hear what Jesus taught about the kingdom of
God and how you, today, can be prepared for the difficult
times ahead and to stand before the Son of Man.

Momentum
What is Momentum? We believe God created men to
lead. We also believe many men have slipped into a
state of being passive followers, rather than passionate
leaders. It is now time for men to step up and take
personal responsibility for their spiritual growth. Through
consistent training in the Word of God and small-group
interaction, Momentum provides an opportunity for men
to walk through the struggles and the triumphs of life with
a Band of Brothers. Momentum empowers men to grow
together in Christ, while becoming men of God who are
being conformed to the image of His Son.

BIBLE & THEOLOGY

SMALL GROUPS
The Cults
An examination of the history and doctrines of the cults of
Christianity, examining their doctrinal errors and giving the
doctrinal corrective. An examination of Islam will also be
included. Required Reading: Cults, World Religions, and
the Occult by Kenneth Boa.

Mirages
What appears to be real is actually the slick deception
of false doctrines and teaching. An overview of false
teachings and doctrines infiltrating the evangelical church
in our day. For the time will come when they will not
endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears
tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers
in accordance to their own desires; and will turn away
their ears from the truth, and will turn aside to myths. 2
Timothy 4:3-4.
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DISCIPLESHIP
GROUPS
Starting Point
This class is a requirement for church membership. Learn
more about salvation, baptism, the Lords Supper, what
we believe doctrinally, the history of Idlewild, and also
discover how you can get involved in the ministries of
Idlewild. Approximately three hours, this Sunday morning
session is offered once per month and twice during select
months. Counselors are available as the class concludes
for participants who choose to discuss spiritual decisions,
make application for membership, schedule baptisms, or
to answer questions. For adults and students, 6th grade
and up. Younger children may stay in Bible Fellowship
classes in the Childrens or Preschool areas as
appropriate for both of the 9:15 and the 11:00 sessions.

FAMILY GROUPS
Professional Parenting (Orientation)
Interested in Foster Care or Adoption?
Professional Parenting Orientation is an informative,
biblical perspective of the needs of children in the foster
care system. This orientation is a prerequisite for those
planning to attend the subsequent Professional Parenting
Training Course.

Professional Parenting Training

Interested in Foster Care or Adoption? Journey through
an amazing and informative, biblically-based class about
parenting children in need. This training will equip you
to answer Gods call to care for His kids through the
Professional Parenting Class, while fulfilling foster parent
licensing requirements, preparation to adopt, foster,
mentor a child, or serve as an occasional respite foster
care provider.

HISPANIC MINISTRY
Encontrando a Dios en
Medio de Nuestros Problemas
En el mundo de hoy estamos ms preocupados con la
solucin de nuestros problemas que con la bsqueda
de Dios. Tenemos cosas al revs, dice el Dr. Larry
Crabb. En lugar de usar a Dios para resolver nuestros
problemas, tenemos que utilizar nuestros problemas para
encontrar a Dios. Cmo encontrar a Dios en medio de

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nuestros problemas? El autor nos ayuda a descubrir el

camino para estar ms cerca de Dios en el dolor, la lucha
y el sufrimiento.

Manteniendo Matrimonios Saludables

Qu se va a cubrir?:
Desarrollar la intimidad a travs de cuatro
ingredientes claves de una relacin ntima
Desarrollar bases de un crecimiento continu a
travs de Reuniones Matrimoniales
Establecer una visin para su matrimonio y la familia
Qu es la intimidad?
Cmo entender mejor las emociones?
Cmo manejamos el conflicto?

TRAINING GROUPS
Financial Peace University
We all need a plan for our money. Financial Peace
University (FPU) is that plan! It teaches Gods ways
of handling money. Through video teaching, class
discussions and interactive, small group activities, FPU
presents biblical, practical steps to get from where you
are to where youve dreamed you could be. This plan will
show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money,
spend and save wisely; invest for the future, give like
never before and much more! Youll laugh as you learn
money skills from Dave Ramsey and participate in
entertaining class activities.

Church Library Training

This is an introduction to church library work, which
includes an overview, collection development, cataloging
and classification, and promotion. On-the-job training is in
the Library, Room E218, during Library hours.

ABUNDANT
LIFE GROUPS

Abundant Life groups are small group book studies which

offer Biblical guidance on a variety of topics related to life
issues such as forgiveness, marriage, and relationships.
These groups offer a safe and confidential environment
for participants to experience commonality with other
group members. Each group has a set start and finish
date and cannot be joined once the group has begun.
Groups are limited to 12 participants.

The 5 Love Languages (Women Tuesday Mornings)

Marriage should be based on love, right? But does it
seem as though you and your spouse are speaking
two different languages? New York Times bestselling
author Dr. Gary Chapman guides couples in identifying,
understanding, and speaking their spouses primary
love languagequality time, words of affirmation, gifts,
acts of service, or physical touch. Group is limited to 10
participants. Pre-registration required.

Recovering from the Losses of Life

(Women Tuesday mornings)

Life is marked by a variety of losses, says certified

trauma specialist H. Norman Wright. Some are lifechanging, such as leaving home, the effects of natural
disasters or war, the death of a loved one, or divorce.
Others are subtle, such as changing jobs, moving, or
a broken friendship. But whether readers encounter
family, personal, or community disaster, there is always
potential for change, growth, new insight, understanding,
and refinement. Writing from his own experience, Wright
covers such issues as the meaning of grief, blaming
God, and learning how to express and share in times of
loss. Group is limited to 10 participants. Pre-registration
required.

Surviving Infertility

(Couples Tuesday evenings)

Unfulfilled longing for a child can feel like an impossible
weight to bear. Infertile women and couples can feel
hopeless and angry. They ask, Why God? Why wont
you send us a baby? But there is hope and true
encouragement, and it starts with the Word of God.
Surviving Infertility: What the Bible Says about Your Baby
Hunger is a compassionate guide through the tangle of
emotions and struggles faced by the infertile couple. Using Scripture as a standard, infertile couples can overcome jealousy of other womens pregnancies, build faith
during times of waiting, and find peace in the face of overpowering anxiety. You will gain new strength from a true
study of Gods Word, which will shepherd you through the
monthly, weekly, daily and hourly struggle with infertility.
If you are consumed with baby hunger, its time to hunger for God and what the Bible says about your struggle.
Group is limited to 5 couples. Pre-registration required.

Love & Respect (Couples Thursday evenings)

A wife has one driving needto feel loved. When that
need is met, she is happy. A husband has one driving
needto feel respected. When that need is met, he is
happy. When either of these needs isnt met, things get
crazy. Love and Respect reveals why spouses react
negatively to each other, and how they can deal with such
conflict quickly, easily, and biblically. Group is limited to 5
couples. Pre-registration required.

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CELEBRATE
RECOVERY GROUPS
Celebrate Recovery (Monday evenings)
Celebrate Recovery is a safe, confidential place for you
to explore issues and get help with lifes problems. It is a
nationwide, Christ-centered, 12-step recovery program
based on eight principles from the beatitudes. The
purpose of Celebrate Recovery is to encourage fellowship
and to celebrate Gods healing power in our lives as we
work our way along the road to recovery. By working
through the principles, we grow spiritually, and we are
freed from our hurts, habits and hang-ups. For more
information, call 813-264-8771. We currently offer small
groups in the following areas:

Addiction (Mens & Womens groups)

Codependency (Mens & Womens groups)
Sexual Integrity (Mens groups)
Sexual/Physical/Emotional Abuse (Womens group)

LIFE SUPPORT
GROUPS
Life support Groups offer an ongoing ministry to those
who are hurting from various issues of life. With a seminar/small group design, these studies target a specific
area of need and are led by people who have been
through what you have experienced and successfully
rebuilt their lives. These groups are ongoing and can be
joined at any time. Some groups use study materials that
can be purchased when you join. For additional information, call 813-264-8779.

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DivorceCare (Coed Thursday evenings)

Unless youve been there, its hard to understand the hurt
that comes from separation and divorce. DivorceCare
groups are led by people who have been through divorce
and successfully rebuilt their lives. You are welcome to
attend the DivorceCare group at any time. Each session
is self-contained, and you can continue through the next
13-week cycle to pick up the remaining sessions. Preregistration is not required.

GriefShare (Coed Monday evenings)

If youve lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend,
youve probably found that there are not many people
who understand the deep hurt you feel. Each GriefShare
session includes a video seminar and offers the
opportunity to talk about personal grief experiences, to
hear others dealing with similar problems, and to allow
for healing to occur in a supportive group setting. Each
session is self-contained, so you do not have to attend
in sequence and are welcome to join at any time. Preregistration is not required.

iWork, In Between Careers

(Coed Monday evenings)

iWork is a Christ-centered support ministry dedicated to

encouraging and supporting men and women while they
are between jobs and going through turbulent times.
iWork provides participants with spiritual guidance,
encouragement, information, networking and job search
skills training, including resume preparation and interview
practice. Meetings are held every Monday evening
throughout the year. Pre-registration not required.

The Well

(Coed Middle & High School Ages 13 to 18 Monday

evenings)
Lets face it, no matter the age, life can be painful. If

your young person needs a safe, confidential place

to experience real talk about real life situations from a
biblical perspective, The Well is the answer. If you are a
young person dealing with pain, addictions, or troubled
family dynamics, The Well offers an 8-step program
based on the beatitudes from the Bible, lifelong tools for
students dealing with unresolved hurt and pain. Meetings
are held every Monday evening throughout the year. Preregistration is not required.

Parents of Addicted Children

(Coed Monday evenings)

Parents of addicted adult children share a common

struggle in that their lives have been adversely affected
by the actions, attitudes, and behaviors of the adult childs
addiction. These addictions may include drugs, alcohol,
sex, pornography, spending, and food. Addictions dont
just affect the addict, they affect the entire family. Nagging, pleading, enabling, or punishing the one who is
addicted is a common theme. Most parents of addicted
adult children wrongly blame themselves for the addicted
childs behavior. Feelings of hurt, anger, and despair set
in. If you can relate, we invite you to meet with us on
Monday evenings to share your experience and have
others share their lives with you. Spiritual and emotional
encouragement is offered. Meetings are held every Monday evening throughout the year. Pre-registration is not
required.

Spouses L.I.F.E. Guide (Women Monday evenings)

The L.I.F.E. Guide for Spouses is a 28-week study
for spouses of men who have been unfaithful in their
marriage or are battling sexual impurity/addiction. This
workbook-style study is a biblically-based, time-tested,
effective tool in assisting spouses in recovering from
their partners sexual betrayal, whether the spouse is
repentant or not. Introducing a new way of looking at the
participants own recovery and transformation, God uses
what the enemy meant for destruction to bring new life
and hope. Through participation in this group, one enters
a safe support structure with other women on the same

journey. Pre-registration is not required.

The Way of Purity (Men Monday evenings)

Freedom from impurity can be a reality in the life of
anyone who will apply biblical principles. Far more than
explaining how we become enslaved to impurity, or
revealing the addiction process, the purpose of this book
is to bring true freedom to captives. The biblical teachings
presented have been used in the lives of many, setting
them free from bondage. Mike Cleveland, founder and
president of Setting Captives Free, writes, Friend, are
you tired of struggling to become free? I was enslaved to
impurity for 15 years and I know the power it has; but I
also know that the power of Gods grace is stronger than
the pull of sin. I invite you to come and enjoy the freedom
that is in Jesus Christ. Group is limited 10 participants.
Pre-registration is required.

Depression Support Group (Coed Twice monthly on

second and fourth Thursday evening of every month)
Depression Support Group provides Christian support,
encouragement, information, and hope for those affected
by depression and bipolarity. If you have been diagnosed
with chronic or manic depression, are experiencing
ongoing hopelessness, or perhaps you are a support
person of one who is, you are invited to come and find
support. Pre-registration is not required.

Breast Cancer

(Women Monthly on third Thursday mornings)

This group provides a safe place for women who have
been diagnosed with cancer to share their emotions
and experiences related to cancer, its treatment, and its
effects on all areas of life. The group meets off-campus
and can be joined at any time. Please call 813-264-8779
for location. Pre-registration is not required.

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IDLEWILD
HELEN ENNS
MEMORIAL
LIBRARY

EXCITING THINGS ARE HAPPENING IN

THE HELEN ENNS MEMORIAL LIBRARY.
Located on the second floor of the Adult wing,
Room E218. Please call 813.264.8757 for more
information.
Current Library hours are:
Sunday............... 8:00am-12:30pm & 4:30-6:20pm
Tuesday........................................ 9:00am-3:00pm
Wednesday......................................4:30-6:20pm
Thursday...................................... 9:00am-3:00pm
Books are available for Bible and Theology,
Discipleship, Evangelism, Missions, Family, Finance,
Support, and Training.Other categories, including fiction
and non-fiction, are also available.

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THE CENTRE IS STAFFED BY CHRISTIAN

INSTRUCTORS WHO ARE QUALIFIED AND
PROFICIENT IN THEIR INDIVIDUAL AREAS
OF EXPERTISE.

THE CENTRE
FOR MUSIC, WORSHIP,
& THE ARTS

For more information and to register,

call The Centre at 813.264.8714 or email
[email protected].

MUSIC

ARTS

Private Instruction

Drama/Acting Production

The Centre for Music at Idlewild is a private lesson

program for individual lessons in variety of musical areas.
Lessons are offered according to the availability of the
instructor. The Centre is staffed by Idlewild members
who are qualified and competent in their individual
areas of expertise. Lessons are offered in piano, voice,
guitar, flute, clarinet, saxophone, violin, viola, cello, harp,
bagpipe and assorted orchestral instruments. Call the
Centre office at 813.264.8714 to inquire about registration
and course information.

Idlewild Players Adults meet on an as-needed basis.

Call the Centre for more information. Second Generation
Student drama training.

WORSHIP

This division of The Centre will eventually provide

biblical instruction as it relates to the principles of music
in worship. Anticipated classes will include Music in
Worship, Old Testament and New Testament Worship,
Study in the Psalms, and Music in Missions. Related
subjects may be presently offered.

Group Art Classes

Classes are available for beginning and intermediate
adults, as well as the more advanced. Classes are
also offered for Elementary students (Grades 2-5) and
Intermediate students (Grades 6-9) Call the Centre for
registration, course fee and information.

Banner Ministry
Learn and experience old truths about the names of
God in a new way through the hands-on study of our
banners. Each week, you will study a specific name or
characteristic of God, learn how banners are made, and
enjoy working on new Banner Ministry projects.

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