At Idlewild, we desire to include each person in the life of the church. Our Special Needs Ministry provides an appropriate and supportive environment for the individual impacted by a disability or special needs, while other family members attend worship service, Bible Fellowship groups or serve in the church. Because of the unique nature of each individual we serve, we ask all new participants in the program to complete a questionnaire and meet with the Special Needs Ministry leader before attending the program.
Our Preschool, Children’s Ministry, and Student Ministry all welcome students with varying abilities. Because each situation is unique, you are encouraged to call in advance so that together we can work toward the best setting for each student. We also invite you to visit on a quiet weekday so that Sunday morning can be smoother for your student.
Space is limited so Idlewild registration is required for each event.
The Branch is a ministry of friendship and respite for adults with disabilities or special needs.
We gather on scheduled Friday evenings for themed activities, devotions and fun.
Click here for our schedule.
Players of all ages and abilities participate in Spring and Fall Softball in a special division of the Idlewild Recreation Outreach. Champions Field is specially designed to accommodate wheelchairs and walkers. The Idlewild Champions Division is open to players from the community as well as to church members. Liability Waiver is required annually. Registration is required for each season. Dates and more info available here.
Beat Street is a safe, fun place that welcomes those who march to the beat of a different drum! Elementary ages through adults are invited to J*A*M at Beet Street on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm in the Special Needs Garden Suite.
What is the Beat Street J*A*M?
JESUS – Celebrate the Great Designer and Master Gardener
ARTS – Explore color, texture sound and light through crafts and sensory stations
MUSIC – Cultivate social and developmental skills through multi-sensory drumming and instrumental expression
We offer Sign Language Interpretation(ASL) during for most worship services(click below for schedule), as well as Captioning Screens.
There is an ASL Bible study class, as well as periodic Deaf Fellowship lunches after church throughout the year.
How is this impacting us? We are following the guidelines of the authorities, which means we have cancelled on-campus events until further notice. We are attempting to be as connected as possible while maintaining safe physical distance. What changes are in place? Our classes are using ZOOM to meet......
24 March, 2020
REGISTRATION is now open for our overnight VBS retreat for adults (16+) with special needs. Dates are May 29-30. Location is LAKE YALE BAPTIST CONFERENCE CENTER. Registration fee of $99 includes room, three meals, retreat activities, tee shirt and transportation. Deadline for registration and releases is April 27. Space is......
11 March, 2020
Our Spring season begins March 28 and runs through May 16. Games are at 9:30 each Saturday morning. Games will be played at a new location, on Field #2. This is a standard grass and clay field located very close to Champions Field, to the southwest. Register here. Complete a......
02 March, 2020