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Orlando Campus Christmas Gathering
At Troy Campus!
Sunday, December 6 at 4.30pm, Room 213
Snacks, Refreshments and Dessert Contest!
Orlando@KensingtonChurch.org for details
This Saturday, November 21 from 9:00am until around noon, we will be delivering Thanksgiving Baskets to those in need. We will be meeting at Oasis Community Church on Avalon Road at 9:00am. Contact Mark today if you want to help or need more details.
December 4 - Downtown WG is hosting their annual "Light up Winter Garden" event. The event is scheduled to begin at 6:00pm with the official tree and decoration lights turned on at 6:15pm. There will be vendors set up around town and the event will wrap up around 9:00pm. We have met with the WG officials and have offered our services in assisting the WG workers in cleaning up anything they need, so plan on hanging out with us as we do this.
December 5 - Downtown WG is hosting their annual Christmas parade on Plant Street with the parade starting at 1:00pm and running until 2:30. Come and gather with us as we all enjoy a Christmas Parade in Florida, a first for many of us, and then plan on staying after as we will once again help the WG workers with cleaning up the downtown area. Don't worry, any float that has an animal in it must also have someone following who will clean up any mess - but it could be you if you want.
If you didn't get the opportunity to sign up for any of these events and still want to, please email Mark Oliverio at moliverio@kensingtonchurch.org to let us know that you will be there.
Next Orlando Gathering in Michigan is taking place THIS Sunday, October 4 at 4.30pm in Room 213 at the Troy Campus. Kevin Valentine will be back again to lead our time of connection and give us more encouraging news from Winter Garden and beyond! Childcare and snacks provided .... Questions? Contact Judi.Near-Hunt@KensingtonChurch.org
Also: To view pictures of the recent Orlando Campus Commissioning Service, visit:
http://kensingtonorlando.shutterfly.com/c
Next Orlando Gathering in Michigan is Sunday, October 4 at 4.30pm in Room 213 at the Troy Campus. Kevin Valentine will be back again to lead our time of connection and give us more encouraging news from Winter Garden and beyond!
*New* Jobs Posted for Orlando Area - Check out this page of employment openings and listings!
Small Groups Launched in Michigan and Florida - Contact Deb.Oliverio@KensingtonChurch.org for info!
Weekend Service VIDEO Replay Featuring Kensington Orlando Send-Off! - Check out the full service video, with Orlando Campus commissioning at the end.
Also, a reminder about our regular monthly Orlando Campus Gathering - We'll be launching our campus small group plans and providing additional updates ... see you at the Troy Campus, Sunday, Sept. 13 at 4.30pm. Childcare and Snacks provided!
P.S. - Just now feeling the nudge to be part of this incredible adventure? Come to the Sunday meeting a bit early, and we'll get you plugged in and up to speed ... how great to be following God together with you!!
Hello again from Orlando-Land -
We have been here two weeks already! So far it has been a great, weird, exciting, stressful transition.
Things we like – Thunderstorms every afternoon (way cool), hearing the Disney fireworks every night at 10pm, palm trees everywhere!, school administration is really helpful and organized, parks with lots of shade (you can actually be outside in 90+ degree weather if you are in the shadeJ), really smooth roads, Winter Garden mall at Fowler groves 5 minutes away, Chic Fil-A with a play place for the kids, people are really friendly here, meeting new people, and being here with OVER 50 PEOPLE already!
Things we don’t like – The heat is pretty hot if you aren’t in the shade, not being in our house yet (it’s a short sale….these things take time), toll roads, not having a swimming pool available to beat the heat, working in Panera and trying to make phone calls and video meetings happen with lots of background noise and people listening in, filling out the plethora of paperwork to get our kids into their schools, school starts next Monday (Summer has gone by so fast).
I still cant believe that 50+ people are already here, our plan was for about 30 or so. Needless to say we are bumping up our timelines for starting small groups and gatherings here in FL. What an incredible Journey we are all on. I am so excited for those of you planning on coming and being a part of this. God is on the move already down here and I cant wait to see how it all is going to unfold.
We are planning a serving day in the next couple of weeks to go help our friends at the Destiny Foundation in Downtown Orlando. You can check out what they do at Battlepoverty.org. They are going to be a partner of ours as we get going.
I am praying for those of you who are “In Motion” for getting here and also for those of you who are still on the Fence. There is plenty of time to get down here. Be patient and know that we will welcome you with open arms when you get here!
In Him,
KV & the whole V family…
Well Melissa and I made it to Orlando last week on Wednesday. We left last Monday and drove to Mammoth Caves in KY to take the kids on some cave tours. Amazing btw if you haven’t been you need to go...wow! It sure was weird driving out of MI knowing we aren’t coming back. We are now Floridians....crazy! God is already on the move down here, we have over 50 people already down
here from MI. That’s about 20 more than expected and more are on their way! We are settling in to new neighborhoods and a new way of life.... Lots of sunshine, hot hot hot humidity (not bad in the shade tho), a thunderstorm for 10-20 minutes most afternoons, Chic Fil-A (even one with a play place for the kids!), hearing the Disney fireworks every night around 10pm, 3 football teams to root for, and really friendly people so far! The transition has been kinda crazy with so many of us down here trying to figure out life in a different state. Its hectic getting ready for school to start next week. Lots of paperwork and such to fill out. As far as the Orlando Campus goes we are hard at work putting together small group plans and regular meeting times for all of us down here. We didn’t expect so many people here so we are bumping up our plans for starting small groups and gatherings.
A couple of great stories have begun to surface. One is from a family that has been attending the troy campus for the last 3 or 4 years. They have watched the Orlando thing develop over the last year and thought “that is going to be a great adventure for those people going!” Little did they know that last month the Husband (John) would get a dream job with the Golf Channel which is based here in Orlando. So two weeks ago we get this email from them saying “hey we are in Orlando...what do we do?” Haha. Melissa and I and the kids and another family ,the Semps, are going over there this Sunday to meet them and swim in their pool, BBQ, and welcome them to Central FL (even though they beat us here!).
Another is from a young woman named Chelsea who was initially interested in Orlando but early on figured it would be too hard as a young girl right out of College to head down and be a part of all of this. Three weeks ago she got a call from a school down here that wanted to interview her, flew down, got the job, packed up her stuff, and is living in Claremont about 10 minutes away.
As of now we are already starting to attract locals from the area to what we are doing. So far this truly has been the adventure of a lifetime for all involved. God is truly beginning a new movement ‘Kensington Style’ here in Winter Garden.
We covet your prayers as we reach out to many new people God is placing all of us near down here. We are also in the process of looking for and hiring staff and would love your prayers for that as well. SO for now I will leave you with some Pics of the drive down and our first pic inside the state lines of Florida!....Go Gators??? :)
In Him ,
Kevin Valentine
Follow the Valentine Family as they migrate down I-75 to the Sunshine State: http://twitter.com/kevinvalentine
Next Kensington Orlando Campus meeting is scheduled for Sunday, September 13 - It marks the "one year minus a day away" date until the first services for Kensington Church in Florida! We'll be cutting the red ribbon on September 12, 2010!Join us on 9/13/09 at 4.30pm on second floor of the Troy Campus, Room 213. Childcare will be available ... other details will be posted here as we get closer to the date. Thanks for making it a priority, these are important gatherings as we continue - together - to find and fulfill our roles in God's plan for His church, Kensington-style, in Orlando, Florida, USA!! Questions or comments? Post them here in the comments section (link below), or email us at Orlando@KensingtonChurch.org.
Next
Sunday, August 2 @ 4.30pm
Room 213 in
First Ever Kensington Orlando Campus BBQ
4:30pm
& Details
- New Plunge dates announced for this Fall ... Interested in plugging in? Check out the PLUNGE INFO page, then contact orlando@kensingtonchurch.org and we'll fill you in on opportunities available to explore the Kensington Orlando Campus destination!
- Prayer Time together continues every Wed during New Community Summer Nights in July at KC Troy - Meet on the East side of the building near the patio starting at 6.00pm.
Orlando Campus engaged in a wonderful church-wide Summer Serve project on Saturday, June 20! See Photos & Video ...
New Plunge Date Announced - October 22-25, 2009! Reserve Your Space Now ...
If you are interested in participating in this exciting KC Orlando Plunge experience, email Orlando@KensingtonChurch.org now or call 248.786.0617: Tell us your name, contact info, names of others that might be joining you on the plunge, indicate "interested in October '09 Plunge"
Orlando Plunge What you need to know before you go…
Consider this a great adventure to explore the Metro Orlando area, the future home of Kensington Community Church’s first National Campus.
Below is a brief summary of the things you need to know before you sign up for a plunge.
Cost
Package 1 – hotel room with roommate, local van transportation and 2 dinners. Total cost per person is $199.
Package 2 – hotel room without roommate, local van transportation and 2 dinners. Total per person cost is $299
Air fare – Due to schedule differences with each individual attending a plunge, we will rely on YOU to book your own flight. However, if you need help booking a flight we can refer you to a great travel agent. We have found that most flights are around $300 round trip.
Can we drive there instead of flying? - Sure! Realize that it's a long trip (22 hrs+), and we'd like you there for the duration of the scheduled plunge activities.
What are we going to do? Your excursion will be a 4 day, 3 night adventure that will take you all over the Metro Orlando area. Our goal is to give you a great overview of its landscape, local communities, and attractions. Included will be some great scheduled activities that will focus on allowing you to get a feel for the Winter Garden/Orlando area. Additionally, there will be free time for you to explore the city within smaller groups of plungers. Each evening we will gather as a group for dinner as the Orlando team will cast vision over this campus.
What about food? All breakfast and 2 dinners will be provided during your trip. You will need money for lunch and any other food during the duration of the plunge.
Will I need money for anything else? You should bring spending money for a few other minor expenses like tolls, snacks or other miscellaneous expenses. You should need no more than $50.
When will I get the rest of the details? As your place is secured for your plunge, you will receive your travel documents, a detailed agenda and a list of items to bring on your plunge.
Any other questions? Contact us at 248-786-0617 or Orlando@KensingtonChurch.org
Mark Your Calendar!
It's been a great joy to see so many of you courageously step into this wild idea to start our 1st National Campus next year in Orlando ... Those who have been to the gatherings in Troy and "Plunged" into the Winter Garden area have been experiencing something exciting, scary and wonderful as we together sense the real calling of God on our lives to live out His plan for us .... in Florida, in Michigan, where ever He has been moving ahead of us, paving the way for us, "created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them" (Eph 2:10)
As we continue to walk ahead together, we wish to remind you, that continuing THIS Wednesday - April 29th, we will be meeting weekly to pray for each other, for Kensington and the Orlando Campus and for the movement of God occurring in the Winter Garden / Greater Orlando area. Join us every week, every Wednesday at 6:25 in Room 213, right next to the elevator on the 2nd floor at the Kensington Troy campus.
Bring your own personal prayer issues and praise reports, or email your requests directly to the Kensington Orlando prayer team online at: Orlando@KensingtonChurch.org (Subject: Prayer).
Until then, praying for you to continue to open your heart to the voice of God so that you may enjoy the assurance of His hand on your life ...
The KC Orlando Team !
p.s. - Don't forget to also mark your calendar for Sunday, May 3rd - The next Orlando Campus Gathering at KC Troy, 4.30-6pm in Rm 213.
p.s.s - Check out this nice article in the Oakland Press about Kensington Church, mentioning the new campus coming to Orlando!
(Click the image to view the article online)
Wow! A really great turnout on Palm Sunday for our latest KC Orlando gathering ... a wonderful crowd of couples, singles and families showed up to experience the new campus buzz, hear updates on the plan and meet others who are considering the call to Florida to be part of the team! Many signed up for the April and May Plunges ... if you missed the opportunity, there's still time left to sign up online - download your application here: KC Orlando Plunge Info and Application.Mark your calendar, our next Orlando Campus Gathering will happen on Sunday, May 3rd ... Check back here for details next week!
In the meantime, if you're interested in plugging into the campus prayer initiative, check out the KC Orlando Prayer page for news ... 1st official prayer time is scheduled for Wed. 4/22 at Kensington in Troy - 6.25 in the "Parents Room" on the first floor ... hope to see you there!
Thanks for engaging with Kensington and God! We hope that you will be blessed as you pursue this great adventure,
The Kensington Orlando Team
Sunday April 5th - Troy Campus - 4.30pm in Room 213
** All Invited - Childcare Provided **
We will be meeting again for our next Orlando Pre-Launch “gathering” on Sunday, April 5th. During our last time together, we had a chance to all get on the same page by hearing stories from Joe Wurm, Campus Start-up Director, about the Kensington campusing history and strategy. Kevin Valentine, KC Orlando Teaching Pastor, shared what it's like to consider the unique dream that God has for your life, a dream that He's created just for you to experience His great plan for an awesome life adventure with Him! Steve Andrews encouraged us all to consider what our lives could be like if we lived full out in pursuit of the unique purpose that God has in store for each of us ...
If you're continuing to dream and pray about how God might be calling you to Orlando - whether you’re “all in” or just curious- you’re invited to come back for another informal, “no commitment” meeting with the Orlando Pre-Launch Team! Kevin Valentine will share more about the Orlando strategy, others will tell us how they have been hearing from God, and we'll have a chance to continue to connect together as we jump into this journey with Kensington and God. Plus, more info on the "Plunges" to the Orlando area, time for prayer, more Q&A, and snacks. All invited - CHILDCARE PROVIDED! See you Sunday, April 5th at Kensington Troy from 4:30-6pm in Room 213. Questions? Orlando@KensingtonChurch.org -or- 248.786.0609
Can you think of a better way to listen to God's calling than in Florida? Join us on an exciting excursion as we make the plunge into discovering sunny Orlando. These 4 day, 3 night adventures will be a perfect chance for you to explore what God may be saying to you as it relates to our first National Campus. All for around $200 a person!
Still not sure? Check out this live personal invite from Kevin:
Ready? Okay ... there are three chances left to take your plunge:
April 16th - 19th - (Still room for you!)
May 22nd - 25th
May 28th - 31st
Hurry because each plunge will be limited to 40 persons. Download and print your KC Orlando Plunge Instructions and Application, snail mail it in -OR- paste the form into an email and submit it online to Orlando@KensingtonChurch.org
KCO Plunge
Application
- Location:Back from Orlando
- Mood:
energetic
We are excited to be completing our official unveiling of Kensington Orlando at every Kensington Campus over the next few weeks! We still have one short fun “Preview” happening next month at Lake Orion. In each meeting Kevin Valentine will be laying out the vision for our 1st National Campus, the timeline for its launch and the details you’ll need to know to consider being a part. If you're thinking about Orlando and want to meet others who are too, be sure to get to our last Preview!Mar 14 & 15 - Troy Campus - After all services!
Mar. 29th - Lake Orion Campus: After 9:30 & 11am services!
We are pumped about what God is already doing in this Orlando adventure. We can’t wait to see you at one of the last preview ... or better yet, why not drop into our next Orlando Gathering on April 5th? Either way, we hope to see you at one of the upcoming meetings!
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