Good afternoon Parents, We hope you and your family are holding up well amidst the chaos and confusion associated with the Coronavirus. We want you to know that we are praying for you and your students as you navigate this season. We also wanted to reach out to make sure you and...
Block Party 2020 Friday nights don’t have to be boring, and to prove it, we're inviting you to BLOCK PARTY. Chances are you’ve never seen anything like this before. Come watch Illusionist Jim Munroe perform tricks that will have you in disbelief. If you’re a middle school student, make sure to grab...
Hope Team Meeting - Saturday, February 1 We are kicking off this semester of the Hope Team with a meeting on February 1. This meeting will involve Hope Team Leadership training, brainstorming, and praying over the new semester. The details are below: When: Saturday, February 1 || 6:30 - 8:30 Where: 19214 Hanna Rd Who: All...
Middle School Game Nights Everyone loves a good game night - so, come hang with the student ministry family and some of your closest friends. We want the opportunity to get to know each student better, and we believe relationships are formed over time and through shared experiences. Our desire is...
Collection: Sunday, November 3rd Drop Off Donations in your Sunday Morning Group. For the past 25 years, the ministry of Operation Christmas Child has been collecting shoeboxes filled with gifts and delivering the, to children in need around the world. Each box is an opportunity for a boy or girl to experience...
GRLS WKND // November 15-17 GRLS WKND is an in-town retreat specifically designed for 6th through 12th grade girls. The weekend experience includes high energy worship and relationally driven groups all centered around being a woman who is rooted and founded in Jesus Christ. Date: November 15-17, 2019 Location: The weekend’s events will be...
Summer is over, school is back in session, and the Idlewild Students team is ready for the new semester! Therefore, it's time to kick-off the new school year with our annual Color War. Date: Wednesday, September 4 Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm Cost: Free What to wear: We have white "Color War" t-shirts for sale for...
It's the end of the Summer, and we want to celebrate all that God has done. So, grab a towel and some sunglasses, and let's have a POOL PARTY. Where: The Sack's Home 11557 Trotting Down Drive | Odessa, FL 33556 Gate Code: 151 When: July 30, 2019 Time: 6:30pm -...
Middle School Bible Studies Dates: Tuesday Nights June 25 July 02 July 09 July 16 Times: 6:30pm - 8:00pm Guys Location: The Walker's Home | 9435 Eddings Road, Odessa, FL 33556 Girls Location: The Brewer's Home | 9455 Eddings Road, Odessa, FL 33556 [ Both homes are on the same road. ] Bring your Bible and snack to...
Summer Dates Hey Parents and Students - thanks for stopping by! Here are the Summer Dates planned for this year. More dates might be added, so check your email and this page for updates along the way. If you click on a specific date, you will find more details on that...
Dates: July 21-24 Cost: $99 Location: Idlewild Baptist Church | Student Building Drop-off: Sunday, July 21 - 7pm Pick-up: Wednesday, July 24 - 8pm [button size='big_large' style='' text='Register HERE' icon='' icon_color='' link='https://idlewild.focusmissions.com/!/#/12029/love-tpa-2019' target='_self' color='' hover_color='' border_color='' hover_border_color='' background_color='' hover_background_color='' font_style='' font_weight='' text_align='' margin=''] [button size='big_large' style='' text='Medical Release Form' icon='' icon_color='' link='https://www.idlewild.org/liability-releases/' target='_self' color=''...
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Middle School Camp Teams are officially live! Please click the link below to find out which team you are on. Please note: Girl colors and guy colors are on separate pages. Girls colors are at the top of the document below, guys colors are toward the bottom. [button size='' style='' text='Click HERE to...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Ice Skating Night Hey Middle School - we have the ice all to ourselves for three hours - so invite a couple friends and come hang out with us. Who: All Middle School Students (completed grades 6-8) When: Saturday, May 11 Where: Advent Health Center Ice 3173 Cypress Ridge Blvd Wesley...
ATTENTION ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL + HIGH SCHOOL GUYS! We can’t wait for our Kingdom Man Guys Small Group on Sunday Nights this Winter! This Group is meant for any guy in Middle School / High School who desires to grow in their relationship with Jesus by learning God’s design for biblical...
Camp Idlewild returns to the Lake Placid Camp & Conference Center in Lake Placid Florida this June!...
Block Party 2019 Friday nights don’t have to be boring, and to prove it, we extend to you an invitation to BLOCK PARTY. Chances are you’ve never seen anything like this before. If you’re a middle or high school student, make sure to grab your friends and come party with us. Who:...
GIRLS NIGHT is an in-town, one night lock-in specifically designed for 6th through 12th grade girls. GIRLS NIGHT is an 80's themed throwback experience and is designed to give our students a relational environment to experience Jesus. Everyone is welcome - so invite a few friends, register, and let's go...
Hello, friends. Thanks for stopping by. We believe the Spirit of God has uniquely gifted you, and with those gifts you have Kingdom building purpose. If you haven't had the chance, download the documents below, take the test, and discover how God had gifted you. [button size='big_large' style='' text='Spiritual Gifts Test Questions'...
What is it? The Twenty are weekly groups that meet for 20 minutes, either before or after Wednesday night service. This is not another Bible study or curriculum based group, but rather a focused time of encouragement and accountability. How does it work? All students interested in joining a Twenty Group can register...
Join us for our annual Color War! WHEN: August 29 || 6:30 - 8:00pm WHERE: Idlewild Baptist Church Student Building 18333 Exciting Idlewild Blvd **Make sure to wear a white shirt!** ...
It's that time of the year where we send our 8th graders off to High School - but before they go, we want to recognize them by giving them the opportunity to lead their peers to the foot of the cross. 8th Grade Wired is a middle school service that...
Gentlemen! We are excited to announce a night just created just for you and your friends. All male students and their dads are invited to form a team of 2 and join us on May 4 for an evening of worship, competition, and a lot of food. The winning teams for the evening and...
Camp Idlewild returns to the Lake Placid Camp & Conference Center in Lake Placid Florida this June! Register Now!...
Friday nights don’t have to be boring, and to prove it, we extend to you an invitation to join us as we watch “America’s Got Talent” finalist, Comedic Daredevil – Bello Nock defy death right before your very eyes....
If you're a Christian, the reality is that you have been called into full-time ministry in the Kingdom of God. For some people though, God places a specific calling to work in a ministry context such as a Church, mission organization, etc. Called to Ministry is a Bible Study designed...
We live during a cultural moment in which we are surrounded by questions about our faith and often have no answers to give in response. While these questions differ in scope, questions about sexuality and gender place us in the most divisive conversation facing Christians today. Countless churches and denominations...
PRAYER GATHERING “Our praying, needs to be pressed and pursued with an energy that never tires, a persistency which will not be denied, and a courage which never fails.” - E.M. Bounds As we enter into a season of preparation for the Revival in February, we want to start where every great...
Join us for our annual New Year Bash on January 10! Pre-Party w/ appetizers in Hall 1 at 6:00 New Year Bash in Hall 2 at 6:30. ...
One Day Service Project Rushe Middle School The Middle School Ministry is jumping in on the church-wide “One Day” initiative and will be serving Rushe Middle School by completing some beautification projects on their campus. We need as many middle school families as possible. If you are available, click below to register...
Check back for daily updates from Camp Idlewild 2017 in Lake Placid! ...
Before we can do anything to advance the cause of Christ, we have to know who we are and whose we are. In this series, we’re highlighting some value statements that identify who we are as a ministry, and who we are as individual believers. Ultimately, We Are Idlewild Students is designed to elevate the Mission and Values...
One Day Service Project Liberty Middle School The Middle School Ministry is jumping in on the church-wide "One Day" initiative and will be serving Martinez Middle School by completing some beautification projects on their campus. We need as many middle school families as possible. If you are available, click below to register so we...
Camp Idlewild returns to the Lake Placid Camp & Conference Center in Lake Placid Florida this June! This is an unforgettable week of spiritual growth, team rec games, free time to hang out with friends, and small group times to grow closer to God. For High School students currently enrolled...
Before we can do anything to advance the cause of Christ, we have to know who we are and whose we are. In this series, we’re highlighting some value statements that identify who we are as a ministry, and who we are as individual believers. Ultimately, We Are Idlewild Students is designed to elevate the Mission and Values of our church as...
BLOCK PARTY DATE: February 12, 2016 TIME: 7PM - Midnight COST: $5 | (Pre-Registration) $7 | At the Door LOCATION: Idlewild Baptist Church 18333 Exciting Idlewild Blvd. | Lutz, FL 33548 FOR ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. PRE-REGISTRATION CLOSES ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2016. [button size='big_large' style='' text='Register Here' icon='' icon_color='' link='https://public.serviceu.com/RegistrationForm/8516853-337446427/?OrgKey=2894187b-716d-4b36-9301-b560f7ee71bd' target='_self' color='' hover_color='' border_color='' hover_border_color=''...
Nashville Mission Trip Updates Good evening parents, Please forgive the delay on the updates. I just aquired access to a computer and sufficient wifi, and I thought I would catch you all up to speed. I have been creating short recap videos of our days here in Nashville - these videos certainly won't...
Check back here for the latest video updates from Camp Idlewild 2015! (Video recaps are posted after 9:30am each day) Video recap from Middle School Day 4: Video recap from Middle School Day 3: Video recap from Middle School Day 2: Video recap from a very wet Middle School Day 1 where we celebrated...
Our "New Year Bash" was a blast! Hope you had fun! Enjoy the pictures! ...