Idlewild’s support groups help cultivate a Culture of Care by walking alongside people spiritually, emotionally, and personally. These support groups are offered in seminar, small group, and individual interactions where leaders are equipped to assist in a number of specific and significant areas.
Caregiver Assistance Resources Encouragement
The iCARE Ministry is a faith outreach to caregivers of individuals with dementia. These caregivers have many questions, new skills to develop, and heavy demands on their time and resources. Caregivers can become very isolated. Our goal is to provide support in order to relieve the isolation and help the caregivers identify and access needed resources. Our monthly support group meeting is an opportunity for caregivers to meet together, and they are encouraged to bring their "Cared For", who meet separately with ministry volunteers for fellowship and activities geared for them.
CLICK HERE to let us know you’ll be attending and how we can best care for your loved one while you are in group
Leader:
Cindy Roberts | Robertsjl@aol.com
Jim Nadar | jfnadar@live.com
Time: 1:00-3:00 pm Thursday
Frequency: Monthly
Dates: 2nd Thursday of each month
Fee: None
Room: Special Needs Suite
Leaders' Contact Info:
Cindy Roberts - Robertsjl@aol.com | 813.766.5243
Jim Nadar - jfnadar@live.com
Celebrate Recovery is a safe, confidential place for you to explore issues and get help with life’s 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 God’s 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. This freedom creates peace, joy, serenity, and a stronger personal relationship with God and others. No cost, no need to register, just join us!
Leaders: Staff
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm Mondays
Frequency: Weekly
Dates: Mondays (except for holidays)
Fee: None
Room: Hall One
More: Open small groups (8:00-9:00 pm) - Women’s Addiction/Abuse, Women’s Co-dependency, Men’s Integrity, Men’s Addiction (surrounding rooms). CR 12 step groups also available.
Leader's Contact Info:
Gail Hutton - gailhutton@verizon.net
Robbin Cullaro - rcullaro@gmail.com
Doug Cullaro - doug@capstonecollections.com
L.I.F.E. Sisters in Recovery is an 18-month 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 partner’s 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. Women only. Interested women should call or text Cathy Stone at 813-774-1531 prior to attendance for more information.
Leader: Cathy Stone
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm Mondays
Frequency: Weekly
Dates: Ongoing
Fee: $39.95 for Workbook
Room: Hall Two
Leaders' Contact Info:
Cathy Stone - cstone@cornerstonefm.org
Discover a healing and helping environment, no matter where you are on your cancer journey.
General Contact FormLeaders: Staff
Frequency: Monthly
Dates: Third Mondays
of the month.
(June/July Off)
Time: 2:00-3:30 pm
Fee: None
Room: Next Steps Room
If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member or friend, you’ve 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. Pre-registration is not required.
Leaders: Char Miceli, Rohn Harmer
Time: 7:00-8:30 pm Mondays & 10:00-11:30 am Thursdays
Frequency: Weekly
Dates: Starts every 13 weeks
Fee: $20 for Workbook
Room: E109
Leaders' Contact Info:
Rohn Harmer - bubbman@aol.com
Char Miceli - charcmiceli@gmail.com
Unless you’ve been there, it’s hard to understand the hurt that comes from separation and divorce. Divorce Care groups are led by people who have been through divorce and successfully rebuilt their lives. You are welcome to attend the Divorce Care 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. Pre-registration is not required.
Leaders: Dianne and Sam Shrieves
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm Mondays
Frequency: Weekly
Dates: Starts every 13 weeks
Fee: $20 for Workbook
Room: E111
Leaders' Contact Info:
Dianne Shrieves - dshrieves40@gmail.com
Sam Shrieves - sshrieves@hotmail.com
Depression, anxiety, & bipolar are often misunderstood, isolating, crippling, & at times life-threatening. Whether this is all new to you/someone you know, or you have been on this difficult journey for years, come and be encouraged!
Leaders: Kevin and Sherri Armstrong
Time: Contact us for the latest info
Frequency: 2nd and 4th Monday
Time: 7:00-8:30 PM
Dates: Contact us for the latest info
Fee: None
Room: E110
Leaders' Contact Info:
Sherri & Kevin Armstrong - dearsherria@gmail.com
Online Jobs Ministry
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.
Download our guide to what the Bible says to you if you are in between jobs.
Leader: Jim Carow
Room: Online
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