Karen's Events

Day 1 - Monday, March 5 - *Itinerary

Miami, FL – WELCOME ABOARD 

• Bon Voyage COFFEE with KAREN (informal) – Lido Deck Coffee Shop.
• Dress for dinner – CASUAL and COMFORTABLE 
• Dinner in the Dining Room – KK BOOK TRIVIA TABLE GAME – Prizes will be given out for top winners! 
• A GATHERING OF FRIENDS - KK GROUP TIME
• WELCOME from Karen 
• Special acoustic Worship Guest -  ANTHEM LIGHTS. Provident’s new Hit Recording Artists Anthem Lights will perform a concert later in the week. This night the guys will lead us in worship and help set the stage for what God will do in and through us during this once-in-a-lifetime week together. 
• KK TALK: LAUGHTER and other LESSONS from KAREN’S LIFE
• Break – Get a snack, hit the restroom, or mingle with new and old friends.
• CONCERT by HIT RECORDING ARTIST – MANDISA!! This Award-Winning Sparrow Recording artist is the perfect performer to kick-off our unforgettable time at sea! With top hit songs like Stronger, Voice of a Savior, and God Speaking, Mandisa’s love for God and people is unprecedented. You won’t want to miss this amazing concert!
• LATE-NIGHT CONCERT – By American Idol Finalist TIM HALPERIN – See why America fell in love with this young piano-playing singer. 
• Hang out on the Lido Deck under a blanket of stars … or dream to the backdrop of the gentle rush of ocean as we glide through the Caribbean. Sweet dreams, friends

NOTE: Throughout the day there will be activities scheduled by the cruise line for adults, families and kids of all ages.

Day 2 - Tuesday, March 6 - *Itinerary

• GROUP WORSHIP with Karen’s son - TY RUSSELL - and American Idol’s TIM HALPERIN
• GROUP SESSION - Q&A with KAREN and her FAMILY – What’s it like being the mom of six kids and still managing a full-time writing career? Better yet, what’s it like being Karen’s kids or her husband? Find out in this session!
• NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Swim with Dolphins, Shop on a tour of Atlantis Resort, or  Sink Your Toes in the softest white Sand ever. Rent a Moped, Take a Speed Boat Ride, or Snorkel in the bluest water on earth. You’ll never forget your day on Nassau Island. 
• Suggested Return Time to participate in evening events
• Dress for dinner – CASUAL and COMFORTABLE
• DINNER in the Dining Room – KK and FRIENDS CRUISE TRIVIA TABLE GAME – Prizes will be given out for top winners!
• A GATHERING OF FRIENDS - KK GROUP TIME
• WELCOME from Karen Kingsbury
• Special acoustic Worship Guest -  ANTHEM LIGHTS. Provident’s new Hit Recording Artists Anthem Lights will perform a concert later on tonight. But the guys will lead us in worship and help set the stage for what God will continue to do in and through us during this once-in-a-lifetime week together.
• KK TALK: BAXTER FAMILY REUNION – Q&A with KAREN, BAILEY FLANIGAN, CODY COLEMAN, BRANDON PAUL, and DAYNE MATTHEWS
• Break – Get a snack, hit the restroom, or mingle with new and old friends.
• CONCERT by HIT RECORDING ARTISTS – ANTHEM LIGHTS!! These new sensational Hit Provident Recording ARTISTS have a contemporary sound and a beat that will have you on your feet. They’ve proven with their hit singles Can’t Shut Up, Wanna Know You Like That, and Can’t Get Over You. But it’s the lyrics in their unforgettable songs that will change your life while you’re at sea. Cody Coleman’s favorite new band will be a cruise highlight you won’t want to miss.
• LATE-NIGHT EVENT – BAXTER FAMILY REUNION MINGLE – Wear a nametag with your favorite Baxter Family character. Then mingle and take photos with Karen, Bailey Flanigan, Brandon Paul, Cody Coleman, and Dayne Matthews.
• Hang out on the Lido Deck under A BLANKET OF STARS … or dream to the backdrop of the gentle rush of ocean as we glide through the Caribbean. Sweet dreams, friends!

NOTE: Throughout the day there will be activities scheduled by the cruise line for adults, families and kids of all ages.

Day 3 - Wednesday, March 7 - *Itinerary

• GROUP WORSHIP with Karen’s son - Ty Russell - and American Idol’s Tim Halperin
• GROUP SESSION – WHAT I LOVE ABOUT BEING MARRIED – Q&A Panel with MATTHEW WEST (Recording Artist), ALAN POWELL (Anthem Lights), RICHIE McDONALD (Singer-Songwriter), DONALD (Karen’s husband). What makes marriage amazing – Get an inside look at a happy marriage from a guy’s point of view.
• PORT - COCO CAY, BAHAMAS 
• Jet Ski through crystal blue ocean, take an Eco-Tour of the island, float over silky white sand in shallow warm water, play at the nearby Aqua Park, or take your group snorkeling or kayaking on an adventure you’ll remember forever.
• Dress for dinner – CASUAL and COMFORTABLE
• Dinner in the Dining Room – KK’s BAXTER FAMILY TRIVIA TABLE GAME– Prizes will be given out for top winners!
• A GATHERING OF FRIENDS - KK GROUP TIME
• WELCOME from Karen Kingsbury
• Special acoustic Worship Guest -  ANTHEM LIGHTS. Provident’s new Hit Recording Artists Anthem Lights will have performed their concert on Tuesday, so on this night the guys will lead us in worship and continue to lead us closer to God and what He will do in and through us during this once-in-a-lifetime week together.
• KK TALK: ONE CHANCE to WRITE THE STORY of YOUR LIFE
• Break – Get a snack, hit the restroom, or mingle with new and old friends.
• CONCERT by HIT RECORDING ARTIST – BRITT NICOLE!! Sparrow Records Recording Artist Britt Nicole has a contemporary worshipful style that will have you on your feet dancing one song, and then in quiet reflective tears for the next. Known for songs like The Lost Get Found, Set the World on Fire, and Headphones, Britt has a tremendous youthful following. Her popular music speaks to today’s generation.
• LATE-NIGHT EVENT – CONCERT by RICHIE McDONALD – Formerly the lead singer of much-loved country group LONESTAR, Richie will play piano and treat us to a memorable night of his NO. 1 hit songs including – Already There, Amazed, and Mr. Mom, along with his new songs including Growing Old Together, and Hey God.
• Hang out on the Lido Deck under A BLANKET OF STARS … or dream to the backdrop of the gentle rush of ocean as we glide through the Caribbean. Sweet dreams, friends!

NOTE: Throughout the day there will be activities scheduled by the cruise line for adults, families and kids of all ages.

Day 4 - Thursday, March 8 - *Itinerary

• GROUP WORSHIP with Karen’s son - Ty Russell - and American Idol’s Tim Halperin
• GROUP SESSION – YOU WRITE THE STORY of YOUR LIFE – Karen will lead you through the process of outlining the story of your life. You will bring a journal or notebook, and by the end of the session, you will have an actual book outline. You will then take this outline home and begin to write the story of your life. Karen will provide options on ways you can have your finished “Life Story” put into hardback at a later date. This book will be a gift to you and your family for generations to come!
• PORT – KEY WEST, FL
• Rent a scooter and tool around this quaint island, walk the streets of one-of-a-kind boutiques, find a quiet beach to suntan and read your favorite book, take a group of friends snorkeling, or tour the island on the back of a bicycle carriage. However you spend your time at charming Key West, you’ll make memories for a lifetime.
• Suggested Return Time to participate in evening events
• Dress for dinner – DRESSY and DASHING – CAPTAIN’S DINNER
• Dinner in the Dining Room – KK’s STORY TIME TRIVIA GAME – Laugh and Share with the people at your Table. Prizes will be given out for top winners!
• A GATHERING OF FRIENDS - KK GROUP TIME
• WELCOME from Karen Kingsbury
• Special acoustic Worship Guest -  ANTHEM LIGHTS. Provident’s new Hit Recording Artists Anthem Lights will have performed their concert on Tuesday, so on this last night the guys will lead us in worship and help us truly grasp what God has done in and through us during this once-in-a-lifetime week together.
• KK TALK: IF WE ONLY HAD TODAY
• Break – Get a snack, hit the restroom, or mingle with new and old friends.
• CONCERT by AWARD-WINNING RECORDING ARTIST – MATTHEW WEST!! Sparrow Records Recording Hit Artist Matthew West has a passionate and relevant style that will speak straight to your heart. Matthew tells stories with his songs, and each one will bring you closer to God, closer to the life He wants you to live. Known for hit songs such as Strong Enough, My Own Little World, and The Motions, Matthew will have you worshipping on your feet while moving you to tears as you stand in awe of our God and Creator. 
• LATE-NIGHT MOVIE – PJ’s and POPCORN – We will watch a popular all-time classic movie, where we will laugh and cry and enjoy being a group of friends one last night before the cruise is over. You won’t want to miss this!!
• Hang out on the Lido Deck under A BLANKET OF STARS … or dream to the backdrop of the gentle rush of ocean as we glide through the Caribbean. Sweet dreams, friends

NOTE: Throughout the day there will be activities scheduled by the cruise line for adults, families and kids of all ages.

Day 5 - Friday, March 9 - *Itinerary

• GROUP WORSHIP with Karen’s son - Ty Russell - and American Idol’s Tim Halperin
• Breakfast and gather along the ship's railing to watch the sunrise as we head back into port at Miami.
• Begin debarking, and leave the ship with a lifetime of memories and a changed heart, closer to God and the people you love. After this cruise, there is no doubt you will have made new friends and built closer relationships with those you came with. And of course, we'll be cruising buddies :) Friends for life ... Love you all!!  

*(All Itineraries are subject to change.)