may 16, 2019 luncheon - idlewild

MAY - JUNE 2019

MAY 16, 2019 LUNCHEON MEET OUR MAY SPEAKER • BILL BUNKLEY • RADIO HOST

Bill Bunkley is a familiar voice throughout Florida,

including his hometown of Tampa. After many years of

defending conservative values, Bill brings his experience

to today’s current spiritual, political, and cultural issues.

Each weekday, he has his own program on Christian Talk

Radio.

Bill has maintained a continual presence in Tallahassee

since starting his work there in the mid-70s, developing

relationships with governors, cabinet officers, and

members of the Florida House and Senate. He has been a leader in the implementation of

legislation advancing pro-family policies and maintaining religious liberty protections. His

unique Tallahassee and statewide relationships give his listeners informed access to the

newsmakers of the day.

From 1996 to 2011 Bill served as the legislative affairs

consultant of the Florida Baptist Convention. Bill

launched the Florida Ethics & Religious Liberty

Commission in 2012 and served as the organization’s

first president and CEO. It was organized to ensure

that the children of tomorrow would live in a Florida

open to our traditional family and spiritual values.

Bill is an Eagle Scout and serves on the Southern

Regional Board of the Boy Scouts of America. Today he is one of the pioneers of a new

group, Trail Life USA, which builds Godly character in young boys and men through a

similar outdoor program. Also, he is an experienced business owner as a Real Estate

Broker since 1975 and was a Mortgage Broker for 28 years.

Bill and his wife Toni and son Zachary are active members of Idlewild Baptist Church

where Bill teaches the Faithful Servants Bible Fellowship class.

Bill Bunkley

On the Radio…..

MAY - JUNE MAY 16, 2019 LUNCHEON (CONT)

MEET OUR MAY MUSICAL TALENT • ALAN HOAK

Alan and Jean Hoak have been attending Idlewild Baptist

Church since 1998 when the church was still located on Bearss

Avenue. They were invited to attend by Jean’s co-worker, Edna

Rogers. It was an “All Church Orchestra Night” in which Alan

was specifically invited to participate. The rest is history...they

have been attending Idlewild ever since and became active,

faithful members. Alan has been playing saxophone since he

was in the 5th grade. After

he found the Lord, he wished

he had made that decision

sooner so he could have played for Him earlier in his life. He has

now dedicated the rest of his life to play music to the Lord. Alan

says his Bible cover tells it all...it says ”SAXMAN.”

For many years, Alan liked performing with various music

groups in all kinds of special events. Currently, he spends much

of his time working with music and teaching at the Centre for

Music and Worship at Idlewild Baptist Church. He is also proud

to be an active member of the wonderful IBC Worship Orchestra. Alan thanks us for inviting him and

hopes we will enjoy the nice music.

MEET HERNIE VANN, ARTIST

A true Florida son, Hernie Vann was born in Tampa and grew up in

East Tampa. From the beginning, he was singled out as an artist.

Hernie’s teachers could always count on his original ideas to make the

classroom a creative place for learning. After graduating from

Hillsborough High School, Hernie went to the University of Tampa for a

year. The outbreak of the Korean War interrupted his education and

Hernie enlisted in the United States Coast Guard. After spending four

years in the Coast Guard, he went back to the University of Tampa to

earn a degree in Art Education. Upon graduation he went to work for

the Hillsborough County Schools and taught Art for 35 years! During this time, Hernie earned

a Masters Degree at the University of South Florida. He also taught in Junior College as well

as in Adult Education.

MEET OUR JUNE 20, 2019 LUNCHEON SPEAKERS

Alan Hoak

Jean and Alan Hoak

Hernie Vann

MAY - JUNE JUNE 20, 2019 LUNCHEON SPEAKERS (CONT.)

MEET VALERIA FREGE AND JOHN CHATTERTON, INSTRUMENTALISTS

Born and raised in Cochabamba, Bolivia, Valeria

Frege is the youngest of four sisters. She started her

violin studies at the age of 7. After graduating high

school, Valeria joined a team of musicians to develop

an outreach music program for low income students,

where she taught private lessons and conducted

children’s orchestras. She holds a Bachelors degree

in Psychology from the Universidad del Valle and a

dual Masters degree in Music Performance and

Chamber Music from the University of South Florida.

Valeria has performed throughout Bolivia as well as in Cuba, Chile, Virginia, Vermont,

Connecticut, North Carolina, and Italy. She is currently the violin and viola instructor at the

Tampa Bay Music Academy and plays with different ensembles in the Tampa Bay area.

John J. Chatterton is a rising composer/performer/teacher aspiring to dedicate his musical

life to collaboration. John has participated in the Brancaleoni Music Festival in Piobbico, Italy

from 2017-2018 and performs frequently with his ensembles, 4 Cellos & Piano and the

Alfajores Duet in Tampa Bay. John is originally from Oswego, New York and presently

resides in Tampa, Florida where he completed his Masters of Music Degree with a Teaching

Assistantship under Scott Kluksdahl and Helga Winold at the University of South Florida.

John has been teaching for ten years privately and with the Queen of All Saints Mary School

and Tampa Bay Music Academy. He is also a current, acting clinician for Wiregrass and

Strawberry Crest Schools. Valeria and John will be married in October of 2019!

MEET DEBBIE KRUTSINGER, POET

Debbie Krutsinger, a six generation Tampa

native, is an inspirational speaker and author

of poetry and short stories. Her passion is to

encourage the hurting and hopeless by

sharing how God so empowered her to

overcome tragedies in her life. Happily

married to her hero Steve since 1976, she

serves as secretary-treasurer in their Tampa

based business, Krutsinger Services, Inc.

John Chatterton & Valeria Frege

Debbie Krutsinger

Steve & Debbie Krutsinger

MAY - JUNE JUNE 20, 2019 LUNCHEON SPEAKERS (CONT.)

MEET VIRGEN MILAGROS PUENTE (MILLIE PUENTE), PERCUSSIONIST/VOCALIST

Millie Puente is inseparable from her music. Singing and playing

the congas and Timbales is a fundamental part of her life and

Puerto Rican heritage. Millie was born in Bronx, New York and

resides presently in Tampa, Florida. Known in music as Millie

Puente, she worked for 12 years with her cousin, Tito Puente,

who was considered the best percussionist in all of history and

was considered the "King of the Timbales".

In 1990, Millie Puente recorded her first album called Tito Puente Presents. The album was

nominated Best Album and Best Tropical Music in the American Grammy awards. She has

traveled and performed all over the world and shared the stage with many musical giants.

Aside from music, Millie Puente was in a film called The Mambo Kings in the early 90s, with

Antonio Banderas, Armand Lanzante, Celia Cruz, and the legendary Tito Puente. Millie’s

skills include the congas, timbales, cajon, tambour, as well as vocalist coach.

FISHING, FAITH, AND FUN

Fishing, Faith & Fun Teams Up with Hooks for Hope • by Campbell Middlebrooks

Fishing, Faith and Fun (FF&F) has been blessed

with thirteen wonderful years of sharing the Gospel

and the sport of fishing with children and the adults

who accompany them. Our ministry has expanded

to help other faith-based organizations in our

community and beyond (out of state included) to

begin children’s fishing programs modeled after the

FF&F curriculum. This year we were presented

with another opportunity to serve our community

and share the Gospel through fishing.

Last December I was contacted by Matthew

Saperstein from Hooks for Hope, a startup 5013C

corp., wanting to work with autistic children through the medium of fishing. To prepare,

Matthew attended each of our six sessions of 2019 FF&F, auditing and participating in our

“Great Barracudas” special needs class. His plan was to “hook up” with CARD, the Center

for Autism and Related Disorders at USF and invite children with autism to learn to fish and

have fun.

At the Event…...

Millie Puente

MAY - JUNE FISHING, FAITH, AND FUN (CONT.)

On February 16, twenty volunteers, nine children and their parents

attended the first event at IBC’s Lake George pond. The CARD

director spoke to the group along with mascot, Josh the Otter, who

helped the children understand water safety. Seven FF&F teachers

provided instruction and overall safety for these children. Thankfully,

the fish came to the party also. Each child caught several fish and

the smiles on the children’s faces: priceless! Of course, IBC’s own

guys, Jason and Alan, took first place: no surprise there. They have

each received a trophy in FF&F events several times. This occasion

gave FF&F teachers the chance to share information about Idlewild

with Hooks for Hope parents, many of whom were unchurched and

unaware that IBC had a program for special needs children. Families were excited to learn

that these joint events would be held quarterly and some said they would be visiting IBC in

the interim.

Our second fishing day was held March 18 and the next one will be May 18. WFLA Channel

8 sent a reporter to film us on March 18 and the video was shown during the noon newscast

the following week. Here is the link to view the video: https://www.wfla.com/news/around-

town/hooks-for-hope-teaches-kids-with-special-needs-how-to-fish/1875007002

The Lord continues to open up mission opportunities we could never imagine. The latest

which is now in progress involves working with a retired Navy surgeon who is affiliated with

Operation Healing Hands and Haley Veterans’ Hospital in Tampa. The doctor works with

veterans who have hand injuries. We are proposing a program to teach these vets to fly fish

on IBC’s ponds and, of course, share the Gospel with them.

Now, take a look at these pictures. Have you ever seen a happier group than this? I think I

even see the fish smiling!

Fun Fishing….. Everyone a Winner….. What a catch!

Josh the Otter

MAY - JUNE MAY SENIOR TRIP

MAY - JUNE JUNE SENIOR TRIP

FLORIDA BAPTIST

CHILDREN’S

HOME

Leave IBC - 7:30AM

Return IBC - 3:00PM

Join us as we participate in a Senior trip with

the Spirit of giving ourselves. We will serve in

the Compassion Center of the Florida Baptist

Children’s Home from 9AM - 2PM. During this

time, we will also have a tasty pizza/wings

lunch and get a mini-tour of the campus.

CLOSED-TOED SHOES REQUIRED.

JUNE 26, 2019 COST $5

MAY - JUNE JOIN A BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CLASS THIS SUNDAY!

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: 15

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

Email: [email protected]

Group: Single/widowed and married

Average attendance: 11-13

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: Barbara Richards


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


MAY - JUNE 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: Ages 35-75


mailto:[email protected]

MAY - JUNE HAPPY MOTHER’S AND FATHER’S DAY

MAY - JUNE SENIOR OPPORTUNITIES

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 JOY 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 Peterson help you get

connected to the next step in the process!

MAY - JUNE WASHINGTON D.C. FALL SENIOR TRIP

WASHINGTON D.C. 8 DAYS-7 NIGHTS / SEPT. 14-21, 2019

$1250.00/PERSON double occupancy ($200 deposit to guarantee your reservation)

(Balance due by Aug. 15, 2019)

2 Overnights in Florence, South Carolina

and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

5 nights in the Washington DC Metro area

7 breakfasts, 6 dinners

Church on the bus – worship and singing

Museum of the Bible – 2 days!

Tram ride at Arlington National Cemetery

Visit to Memorials: World War II Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Lincoln Memorial. Korean War

Veterans Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. and FDR Memorials

Guided Sightseeing Tour, including: the U.S. Capitol and Visitor’s Center, and U.S. Library of

Congress, The White House, Reagan Building, Union Station

Visit to the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Guided Tour of the illuminated monuments, Including: Air Force Memorial and The Pentagon,

Jefferson Memorial, Marine Corps Memorial, and The Washington Monument

Smithsonian Institution

Alabama Theater in Myrtle Beach for the presentation of ONE! ONE brings audiences an in-

credible entertainment experience featuring everything from Gospel, Country, Broadway, Pop

and Rock to plenty of hilarious family comedy

Gift bag, Souvenir gifts, snacks & goodies, and many SURPRISES!

FOR INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS CONTACT:

IDLEWILD BAPTIST CHURCH JOY MINISTRY • 813-264-8779

[email protected]

MAY - JUNE SENIOR OPPORTUNITIES

TRAM

DRIVERS

AND

HELPERS

NEEDED

DO YOU LOVE TO HELP OTHERS?

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A MINISTRY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

GET ON BOARD AS ONE OF OUR TRAM DRIVERS OR HELPERS!

YOU PICK YOUR OWN SUNDAY SCHEDULE:

Start Time: 8:30 - 9:15am

Start Time: 10:30 - 11:15am

Start Time: 12 noon - 12:30pm

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: RACHEL KRUTSINGER

813-789-9223 • [email protected]

MAY - JUNE HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING

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

2019 Senior Trips

May - Tampa History Center

June - One Day Lakeland

July - Star Ship Cruise

Aug. - Tampa Theater

Sept. - 3-Day Mission

Trip • FBCH • Lakeland

Oct. - Long Trip - Washington DC

Oct. - Davidson of Dundee Candy Center

Nov. - Air Boat Cruise

“I love the LORD because

he hears my voice and my

prayer for mercy. Because

he bends down to listen, I

will pray as long as I have

breath!”

Ps. 116:1-2

May 16

June 20

July 25

August 15

September 19

October 24

November 14

December 19

Pastor Phillip’s Monthly Message

Visitation Ministry

2019 JOY

Luncheons

MAY - JUNE UPCOMING 2019 JOY LUNCHEONS

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

$7.00 per Person

JULY JOY LUNCHEON Thursday, July 25, 2019 12 Noon in Gatheria

Advanced paid reservations are 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 counters by Welcome Centers 1 & 2 on Sunday

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

“GOD LOVES US” JOY MINISTRY LUNCHEON

Thursday, August 15,2019

Guest Speaker: Jodie Montgomery Jodie Montgomery is the beloved leader of the Women’s Ministry at Idlewild. Her journey to discover God’s great love and goodness through Bible Study has ignited her love for others. Jodie desires to communicate His gift of complete righteousness to all who desire to live for Jesus. Come hear her journey and what God is doing in Women’s Ministry.

Guest Speaker: Philip Whitten Philip will enthusiastically share his own personal testimony

along with the important responsibilities of his new job

helping vulnerable children and families, especially by

receiving healthy food every day. It is a compassionate

story of many needy people in today’s world.

Guest Musical Talent: Gabriela Shephard Gabriela will share beautiful Christian music with our seniors.

“HELPING THE VULNERABLE”

$7.00 PER PERSON

Joy Ministry Newsletter ♦ Editor: Suzanne Peterson


Phone: 813-264-8779

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