FamilyNews

In the Homegoing of Our Beloved Members

Bill Bryan passed away July 25. He had

been a member since 2007 and is survived by his sister and brother-in-law Mary Ann and Eddie Mathis. passed away August 10. He had been a member since 2002, attended the Alive In Christ B.F. class, and is survived by his wife Barbara.

Noteworthy

Operation Gratitude

In response to Operation Gratitude, the Idlewild family donated 4,837 pounds of goods to be distributed by 11 Chaplains to our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines. Members of the Maranatha ABF class prepared the donated packages to be shipped. By God’s grace, over 1,800 soldiers will receive a Bible. For some, it may be the first time they will have ever had a chance to read God’s Word. For others, it may serve as a source of comfort in a time of need or it may be the vehicle for them to enter into a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Walt Wolcott

Sorrow Shared Within the Family

Marilyn Davis and Michelle Gould and families in the death

of their grandmother Annie Marinakis who passed away on July 17.

Olympic Achievement

Meghan Mathias, 17, earned two gold medals and one silver

medal in the Baton Twirling competition for Majorettes at the AAU Junior Olympic Games held in Michigan. She has also been invited to march in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. She is the daughter of Mark and Debbie Mathias and granddaughter of Betty Mathias.

Carolyn and Bob Fugerer in the death of her father who passed

away on July 23 in Tennessee. who passed away on July 25.

Jeff Mision and family in the death of his brother David Mision Peter and Cindy Trippe in the death of his stepmother Sharon

Trippe who passed away on July 25.

Local Hero

Tampa Clean City employees who were credited with extinguishing a fire at a business in May. He and coworker Kendrick Atwood were driving a tanker truck containing 2,500 gallons of water when they heard a woman screaming and saw the fire. The two men used the hose on the truck to fight the fire until firefighters could arrive. The two heroes were recognized for their heroic actions by Tampa’s Mayor Pam Iorio. Tim has been an Idlewild member since 2006.

Tim Williams was one of two City of

Vivian Pendleton, Trey Stroud, Stacey Fernandez and families in the death of their husband/father Grady Pendleton

who passed away on July 28.

David and Lorraine McClelland in the death of their son Ronald

McClelland who passed away on July 31.

Maxine Kenyon in the death of her stepfather. Max and JoAnn Lewis in the death of their 23-month-old, greatnephew Keegan Lembke who passed away on July 30 in Boston, MA.

Marriage

The former Miss Wendy Aros became the bride of Mr. Jason Routman on July 26 at 3:00 p.m. The bride is originally from Colombia, South America, and moved to Florida in 2000. She has been an Idlewild member since 2005 and serves as a graphic designer in the Communications and Creative Services Ministry. The groom is originally from Hammond, Indiana, and has been attending since 2005. The couple thanks everyone who celebrated with them and all staff friends and members who helped them to make this moment to be very special for them. They also thank their family for their love and support, advice and prayers.

Dennis and Doreen Grow and family in the death of his sister

Beverly Johnston who passed away on August 13 in Ohio.

Dear Church Family...

I am the daughter-in-law of Idlewild members David and Lorraine McClelland. I wanted to thank everyone for the hospital visits, cards, and most importantly, the prayers for my husband Ron during his recently diagnosed illness and untimely death. The love and concern that you showed to us during this difficult time has been very much appreciated.

Theresa McClelland