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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!
Did you know that in 2006, Orlando was 2nd among cities for hottest job growth in America?
Did you know that almost 40% of people living in Orlando have Midwestern Roots? When you add in the Northeast, it accounts for almost 55% of all Orlando residents. That's alot of people from our side of the country!
Did you know that Orlando is arts centric? Check out what the Orlando Economic Developement Commission is saying.
in a worldwide brand associated with imagination, storytelling and
customer service. - MOEDC 2007
Thinking about coming on this adventure? Consider this...the average temperature is 83 degrees, there are 5 beaches with in 1 hour and the cost of living is about 10% less.
I know what you are thinking...suffering for Jesus.
Pray for us and for what God has for Kensington Orlando. Also, listen and see if God is calling you to be a part of this exciting adventure!
We are so excited about what God is planning to do in Orlando through Kensington. We hope you are just as pumped about joining this adventure.
This blog is designed keep you up to date with the latest and greatest KCC Orlando news. You will want to keep this site in your favorites as we will use this page to post ALL news about the campus. Any meetings, plunges, pertinent information or God stories that you want to know about will be posted right here.
We know you have so many questions already, so here is what is on tap for the rest of 2008 and early 2009...
October 2008 - Church wide announcement of new campus in Orlando, Florida
January 2009 - We will be visiting each campus to roll out God's vision for our newest campus in Orlando. After each service we will have a breakout session to let you know how you can get involved and what it takes to be apart of the "launch team".
We'll have much more information in the coming months. For now, here is what you can do:
- First, pray for Kensington Orlando. This will be an awesome adventure but we know that without God we can do nothing.
- Second, ask God what he might have in store for you as it relates to furthering his Kingdom in Orlando.
- Last, and most important, listen and be prepared to discover what God is inviting you to experience with Him.
We can't wait for you to join this journey with us!
The KC Orlando Team
- Location:Troy Michigan...for now!
- Mood:
excited
| Real Life Church, a local contemporary Christian church in the Cleremont, FL area has an onsite Christian school offering K-12 education as well as pre-school. They've recently posted the following blurb, looking for candidates for newly created teaching spots for the 09/10 school year: |
 RLCA Job OpeningsReal Life Christian Academy is currently interviewing teachers at all levels for the 2009-10 school year. We require a growing Christian walk, genuine love for children, positive, can-do attitude and a bachelor degree. The preferred candidate also has school teaching experience and understands the ministry priorities of Real Life Christian Church. This is a great place to work, but we only employ the best of the best. If that is you, send a cover letter, resume/vita, written testimony and brief statement of philosophy of Christian education to Dr. Long here. Interviews will begin within two weeks. |
Additional info on opportunities in the greater Orlando area can be explored on the following websites:
If you have suggestions on additional resources for job hunting in the area, please post a comment with the details and we'll publish the details for others ...
The town of Winter Garden, Florida, is a historic jewel set on the southern edge of Lake Apopka, whose beauty is in the process of being reclaimed. Only 15 miles west of Orlando, the preserve is a world away from the hustle and bustle you'd expect to find in this part of the state.
By Jim Hackler
Standing in a wooden pavilion at the end of a 3,000-foot boardwalk that zigzags through the Oakland Nature Preserve on Lake Apopka’s south shore, I see a great blue heron, snowy egrets and four baby alligators. Established less than a decade ago, the 128-acre preserve is a prime spot to witness the rebirth of Florida’s fourth-largest lake as an important wildlife habitat. Weekend “nature creeps” offer an up-close look at the re-establishment of native plants that are bringing back both butterflies and bobcats.
I strap on my helmet and hop back on the West Orange Trail to bicycle a few miles back to Winter Garden and my home base for the weekend, The Edgewater Hotel. The 22-mile “rails-to-trails” project runs from Oakland to the city of Apopka, with a series of rest stations and outposts that draw more than 40,000 people a month. The most striking section runs through the median of Plant Street in downtown Winter Garden, where it loops around sculptural fountains and under the Centennial Clock Tower.
Downtown Winter Garden is home to three museums, each with its cache of old photographs and other mementos. My favorite is the Heritage in the old train station, with its collection of antique citrus labels from West Orange County. But right now I’m ravenous, so I stop in at the Flavours of Europe delicatessen for a sandwich.
The deli shares the ground floor of The Edgewater Hotel with the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, which stages free art exhibits in the hotel lobby. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this classic Florida resort hotel opened in the 1920s and was saved from the wrecking ball in 1995. Owner Mike Lanza and his business partner Max Blanchard have faithfully restored the hotel to look as it did when anglers came from all over hoping to land record-breaking largemouth bass in nearby Lake Apopka.
Everything is within walking or biking distance of The Edgewater, including the preserve, so park your car and work up an appetite as I did. A hike or a bike ride is a quieter way to absorb Winter Park’s authenticity&emdash;as well as its herons, history and hoagies.
Escape-O-Meter
The Edgewater Hotel, Winter Garden, Florida
Location Twenty-five miles east of Orlando’s international airport in the heart of downtown Winter Garden (99 West Plant Street, 407-654-6921, www.historicedgewater.com).
Money Rates start at $72 for a single room and run up to $130 for a two-room suite. This includes wireless Internet and a full breakfast made to order by the innkeeper.
Local Knowledge The museums in Winter Garden (www.wghf.org) are all free, as is the Oakland Nature Preserve (www.oaklandnaturepreserve.org), open from 8 a.m. until dusk. And that’s not the only attraction that’s preserving the past; the $3 million restoration of the 299-seat Garden Theatre has resulted in a successful range of theater, movies and educational series&emdash;the first in 40 years.
Do have a favorite photograph of you or your family that you'd like to share with the team? You're invited to post them on the open KC Orlando Shutterfly Photo Gallery Page - just click on the " + Add pictures" link at the bottom. Perhaps you have a special memory and cool shots from a previous trip to the Orlando area ... please take time to add them and some commentary that can be enjoyed by others!
Or, just post a link to your own online photo site on the KC Orlando Message Board
In the meantime, enjoy this recently created video ... highlights from our first Plunge group in March, 2009:
Archive: Campus Preview Meetings - Flickr.com - Kensington Photos
Are you already tracking with God on your specific role as it relates to the new Kensington Orlando Campus? Are you ready to lean in and take the next step? Did you know that there's a few ways that you can begin your adventure right now? You can:
1. Pray. Check out the KC Orlando Prayer page. Set aside time to pray intentionally and specifically for Kensington Orlando. Pray for those in the community there that are far from God. Pray for the Campus leadership team, Kevin Valentine, Teaching Pastor, his wife and children. Pray for the logistics of the launch effort to be effective, meaningful and joyful experiences for all involved in the Monthly Campus Gatherings and The Plunge Trips. Pray for our partnership with others in the Winter Garden area - for facilities, outreach opportunities, core team relocations, relations with other churches.
2. Help. If you have the time and desire to lend a hand, we need help with everything from office administration, coordination of meetings, set-up / tear-down, hospitality, child care for group meetings, communications and more ... If you'd like to pitch in, email Judi at Judi.Near-Hunt@KensingtonChurch.org or call 248.786.0609.
3. Give. If you are feeling prompted to begin supporting Kensington Orlando financially, you can start directing your giving towards the project now: When writing a check, simply put "KC Orlando" in the memo line and drop it in the offering pouch at any campus. Or, mail your checks directly to "Kensington Orlando" at Kensington Church - 1825 E. Square Lake, Troy, MI 48085. If you're prepared to give online - you can do so on the Kensington Church Online Giving webpage.
4. Invite. Do you know others who might be in a position to consider the call of God on their lives as it relates to Kensington Orlando? Perhaps you're networked in with others already in the greater Orlando area? Why not turn them on to KCO ... give them a call or send them email? Pray for them and others as they consider joining Kensington and God to have an impact in Florida!!
Thank you for all that you're doing to step out in faith with us in this awesome adventure .... Can't wait to hear stories about how He is working in you and through you to advance His kingdom now!
Check out these resources first!
www.HomeRentals.net
www.Realtor.com
(Property Search, then Annual Rentals)
www.FloridaMoves.com
As always, praying with others is so powerful! God was amazing (AGAIN) in leading me to the scripture we used last night as it ended up being the same scripture Abdu Murray used in his amazing message last night at New Community. Here is our hand out from last night.
ORLANDO LAUNCH TEAM
PRAYER MEETING
May 6, 2009
John 14:27 (NIV)
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Orlando Team, have the courage to pray for the impossible. Discover your role as a prayer warrior! God designed prayer so you can embrace the promises of Scripture, release burdens to God's care, listen to the Spirit and walk with Jesus daily.
Please continue to pray this week for
· upcoming May Plunges
· summer events for Orlando team
· the Orlando leadership team
· location of campus
· that new people continue to seek God’s will for them in regard to Orlando
· housing sales in MI and housing placements in FL
· peace in the hearts of all involved in this adventure
· conviction to following God
Deb & Mark Oliverio
deb.oliverio@kensingtonchurch.org
| Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, "Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain." And God granted his request. 1 Chronicles 4:10 |
P = Participate in the weekly prayer gatherings happening Wednesday night before the Mid-Week Service at Kensington Troy Campus. Meet in the 3rd Floor Lobby Lounge at 6.25pm for 25 minutes of praying together. Info: deb.oliverio@kensingtonchurch.org
R = Read the kvorlando.livejournal.com for insights from Kevin and others about what the hot prayer topics are, find scripture verses to dig into and grab insight into what others are praying about in the comments and message board posts.
A = Acknowledge your own need for prayer - submit your prayer requests online at - Connect With Kensington.
The KC Orlando Prayer Team will pray specifically for you!
Y = Yearn for, and pray for God's will to be revealed to you as it relates to His plans for the Greater Orlando area. Yearn to receive a growing Christ-view love of those that are lost and hurting, those that are separated from the love of God. Those that seek a new start on life based on a personal relationship with a loving Savior, Jesus ... the Son of Man, Prince of Peace, Giver of all Good Things!
Thanks for engaging with us and God on this important aspect of His calling for Kensington Orlando!
Be Blessed,
The Kensington Orlando Team
Orlando@KensingtonChurch.org
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