MISSIONS Dr. Edgar Aponte Minister, Global Missions Personal: Please ask the Lord to fill us with the knowledge of his will through all wisdom and understanding That we may live a life worthy of the Lord and pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work Pray for the salvation of my barber...
OFFICE OF THE PASTOR Ken Whitten Senior Pastor Personal: Thank the Lord with me for the Israel Tour me and Mrs. Ginny had the privilege to lead this fall. We were blessed beyond measure! Pray for our health as we go into the holiday season. Please pray for me as I plan my calendar for 2020....
NEXT GEN Kelly Knouse Minister, Next Generation Personal: My leadership as a husband, father, and pastor. Pray for strength and direction, as to how I lead and hear the voice of Jesus this year. For Tara, as she leads the Loft 181 ministry. For Cade, as he begins his 11th grade year at...
FAMILY MINISTRIES Wade Griffin Minister, Families Ministry: It is hard to believe that Christmas is right around the corner! 2020 will be here before we know it. As we have planned for the future, the church staff has been working very hard to move us as a church toward engaging with our unsaved...
MISSIONS Dr. Edgar Aponte Minister, Global Missions Personal: Please ask the Lord to fill us with the knowledge of his will through all wisdom and understanding That we may live a life worthy of the Lord and pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work That the Lord may give us grace and favor as...
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OFFICE OF THE PASTOR Dr. Ken Whitten Senior Pastor Personal: I am grateful for the 30 years God has given me and Mrs. Ginny at Idlewild. I am humbled when I look back and see the work that God has done at Idlewild. Remembering is a central theme in Scripture. God constantly asked...
Reno Zunz Minister, Caring Ministry Personal: Please continue to cover Sherri and me with your prayers for our spiritual walks, marriage, and families. Sherri is back to work and well after surgery. Thank you so much for your prayers on her behalf We are still in need of prayer for my stepmother...
Dr. Ken Whitten Senior Pastor Personal: Last month I asked your prayers for my mother-in-law, Barbara Vincent, who had been struggling with her health. God answered your prayers and took all of her pain and suffering away. She went home to be with the Lord on 7/19. Please keep our family in your prayers...
Andy Schelb Minister, Children’s Discipleship Personal: Praise! Reed got into a new school for the fall. Pray that it's a great fit for him. Pray God would give him godly friends and a place to belong. Pray that he would be challenged academically. Pray that God would give him favor with sharing...
Jordan Richmond Minister, Music and Worship Ministry: Please pray for our upcoming WILD trip to NYC. We need a Sunday am ministry opportunity to complete our schedule. Personal: Also - could you please pray for my left tibia? It's been healing well but I'm at the slow phase of healing where I think...
Dr. Edgar Aponte Minister, Global Missions Ministry: That the Lord continue to bless our transition. For God's grace as I seek to love and serve Idlewild the way Christ has loved us. For wisdom as we explore ways to help Idlewild to develop a sending culture. Family: For our transition. That the Lord...
PRAYER REQUESTS Dr Ken Whitten Senior Pastor Personal: I just want to praise God for Ms. Ginny's life! God has gifted her beyond measure! She can juggle me, grandkids, kids, aging parent, Bible teaching, taking care of others, all while wearing a boot! Please pray her foot will heal. Praise that Ms. Ginny...
PRAYER REQUESTS Steve Kirby Minister, Instrumental Music Personal His family – Bonnie, Daniel (Aden and Jackson), Joel (Veronica, Ryleigh and Raegan) and Erin (Matt). Pray for Daniel and Jen (as parents) as they raise Aden and Jackson up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, even from different states. Jen divorced Daniel...
Kelly Knouse Minister, Next Generation Personal My health, as I continue to recover from a shoulder surgery. For Tara, as she leads the Loft 181 ministry. Our family during this school year For Cade, as he attends Land O Lakes HS. Pray for his walk with the Lord. Pray for him to...
PRAYER REQUESTS Jay Sanders Minister, College Personal: That I will fight for my time with Christ every day. Lead and serve my wife well. Personal Holiness. That I will have the discipline to take care of my physical body That I will surround myself with godly men that can help me grow as...
Prayer Requests Jodie Montgomery Ministry Director, Family Life/Women Personal Healthy pregnancy for daughter Susan, relief from nausea Family represent the Lord beautifully, relationships honor Him Safety in travel for St Louis trip Relief from neck/head pain, good doctor appointment Good planning and finances for house projects Ministry Volunteer Positions for Event Committee filled with...
Prayer Requests: Ken Whitten Sr. Pastor Ministry God has given me an amazing opportunity to speak to UN Ambassadors in an event called UN Easter Celebration. I have been to many countries, but I have never been in one room with over 100 nations represented. I have an opportunity to bring the Gospel...
PRAYER REQUESTS Greg Murphy Minister - Family Care Personal Please pray for me to hear the Lord clearly in prayer through His Word and apply and implement what He says, but first to abide in Christ and to increase my time with Him each day. Our grandson, Joshua, will be a year old...
Jordan Richmond Minister, Music and Worship Personal...
Greg Murphy Minister, Family Care Personal Please pray again for my mother, Sarah. She was evacuated from her care facility during a hurricane in September and continues to live in a Care Facility in a neighboring town. Pray for the Lord to fill her days with His Word and the encouragement and...
Dr. Ken Whitten Senior Pastsor Personal Praise for safety during speaking engagement travels so far this year. Praise for health and stamina to lead my family and shepherd our church. Praise for Mrs. Ginny and her ministry as a wife, mother, grandmother "Gigi," as Women's Ministry leader, Loft 181 volunteer, and hospitality...
Dr. Mondonico Williams Minister, Local Missions Local Missions will help lead our church in making world impacting disciple-makers who will start right here in the Tampa metro area. Wisdom for the New Local Missions pastor and his team Reno Zunz Minister, Caring Ministry Personal: That Sherri and I would grow stronger in our marriage...