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Hey, Siestas! I only have a second because I have Bible study tonight but I have the funnest idea!! I was inspired by many of your posts about your own church services in response to the blog on “How Firm a Foundation.” My inspiration began with our beloved Sister Lynn’s comment (yes, a real, live Catholic “Sister”) about this blog being a safe place for diversity for all kinds of women who really dig Jesus. (OK, the “dig Jesus” part was my paraphrase but, I assure you, Sister Lynn DOES and would Amen that. She and I have enjoyed contact outside the blog as well. She and some fellow sisters at their convent do several of the studies.) Then I was further inspired by “Ellen B” who shared about her church service at a First Presbyterian Church and “Little Steps of Faith” who talked about her Methodist Church. I also reflected back on our Siesta who shared with us in the entry before that she was Pentecostal. You cannot imagine what a blessing these comments are to us at LPM because UNITY AMID DIVERSITY is a huge priority to us. And it is an even bigger priority to Christ.
SO, let’s find out who’s out there in Siestaville right now and what part of the country or world you live in. I want it to be really easy for all of us to read so I’m asking you to make your answers succinct like the following example I’ll do from my own information. A couple of things to keep in mind: When I ask age, you are welcome to do an age “group” if you prefer. Grin. When I ask you for the present denomination of the church you are attending, remember, I’m not asking for your “definition.” I’m asking for your church’s “denomination.” (Church name might even be more fun if you’d like.) Many of us would be tempted to say, “Well I go to such and such a denomination but I’m really more of a such and such.” That would be TMI for our present purposes. We just want to do a roll call. Keep in mind, I’m just asking for the denomination you are presently attending without holding you responsible for any of its problems or complications or divisions or politics. Isn’t that a relief? We’re also not going to get caught in the trap of judging a Siesta according to what we perceive to be a particular denomination’s questionable doctrine. Sometimes we’re simply wrong in our perception and, even if we were on target, we want her here! We try hard to make the way of salvation – a relationship with Jesus Christ through the blood He shed on the cross – very obvious on this blog-stop and have a blast while we do it. For that reason, so we’re thrilled to have anyone at all exposed.
If you’re not attending a church right now, please fill in the rest of the information. We want you tuning into the blog no matter what…even if you don’t have a personal relationship with Christ yet or know a thing about the Bible. We want this to be a safe place for you to become acquainted, hopefully find Christ irresistible, then be led by Him to the right (though understandably imperfect) church for you. We all desperately need the support a fellowship of believers brings. Every single one of you are a welcome part of this blog community. Speaking of “single,” I’d also like to know if you’re single or married so we’ll know how to serve you better.
By the way, if you want to do this anonymously because you don’t want your blogger name to retain those associations, BY ALL MEANS, FEEL FREE! I bless you to do that.
Here’s what your very simple comments should look like, with your own information, of course.
Age: 50
Married
First Baptist Church Houston
Texas
Favorite Truth right now: Jude 1:24,25 (Give reference or very brief paraphrase or even the concise concept.)
OK, Siestas, fess up! Let’s find out who’s out there. I’m almost giddy about it! (Siestas, I checked in only an hour later and we had 252 posts! I am beside myself with the demographics! I can’t WAIT for you to read them, MEET YOUR SIESTAS, and introduce yourself to them through this survey! As I posted the comments, I went back and forth between laughing out loud and bawling my head off with joy. Wait till you see yourselves! It is my joyful, Christ-ordained privilege to welcome you officially to SIESTAVILLE, Population????)
54
Married
Park Cities Baptist Church
Dallas,Texas
Fave Truth: Made Keith’s King Ranch Chicken last weekend. This is the truth: It’s GREAT!
38
Married
a now-independent Japanese church that originally belonged to a native Japanese denomination; I’d say compare to charismatic Baptist
In the BOONDOCKS of central Japan
GOD IS FAITHFUL
Age: 48
Single
Pentecostal – Life Centre
Ottawa, Canada
Favourite Truth: 2 Peter 3:15
I’ve been with you from the beginning but this is my first comment 🙂
31
Celebration Community Church
Orlando, Florida
Jesus came to set the captives FREE!
(I’m watching a Facts of Life dvd while I type this 🙂 )
46
married
Lakeshore Bible Church of God
Arizona
every time Jesus says, “I tell you the truth…”
Age: 34
Married 1 child
Crossroads Christian Church (non-denominational)
Texas
Favorite truth right now: Isaiah 54:17 “No weapon forged against you will prevail”
Suzanne
54
Married- 29 years Saturday!
with 2 children, 22&26yrs
First Baptist Church Decatur
Texas
Favorite verse: Habakkuk 3:19
Age: 33
Married w/ 2 kids
First Baptist Church Matador
Texas
Fave truth- Hebrews 4:12- For the Word of God is living and active……
29 (for a few more days!)
First Evangelical Free Church
Illinois
Titus 2:4-5 . . .train the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God.
Age: 45
Married-twins (17) and 15yo
Fellowship Bible Church of Searcy
Arkansas
Favorite truth: Nothing is outside of the control of our Lord
39
Married
The Crossing
non-denominational Bible church
Illinois
You can’t go up until you go down!!(just started Psalms Bible study)
oops, can i add “married” or did i remember to put that. maybe just put sleep deprived 🙂
45
Married to high school sweetheart
23 years/ 5 kids age 12-20
Wheaton Bible Church
Illinois
We are His wealth, the apple of His eye, created to be His treasure!
“When we see Jesus as He is we must either turn away or shamelessly adore Him”
– D. Willard
Just started week 1 – A women’s Heart – AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!
31
West Salem Foursquare Church
Salem, Oregon
Married w/ 2 little boys and another one in the oven
Favorite Scripture: Be strong in the Lord and the power of his might. Eph. 6:10
I just learned of your blog last night. We reached the half-way point in Daniel….love the way God is touching each of us in a mighty way!
53 years old
married 30 years
Mission of Grace Baptist Church
Hayden, CO
favorite truth: God IS Sovereign and in control!
51
Married
Presbyterian (PCA)
Rockwall, TX
Favorite Truth? Romans 8:28-30
Barbara
42, Married-4 children
Hill Country Bible Church
NW Austin, TX
Eph.2:8,9 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God…
Age: 30
married w/ 3 kids
New Community Church
Muskogee, OK
I am learning to trust God in all circumstances, and find joy in any situation.
47
Married
Catholic
1Cor12:27
Age: 28
Engaged
Grover Park Baptist Church
Warrensburg, Missouri
Favorite Truth: “For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.” 2 Peter 1:5-8
-T Fox
Age 36
Married
Church Planter (Baptist)
Tucson, AZ
Lamentations 3:22-23 “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning, great is your faithfulness.”
Age 61
Married
First United Methodist
Oklahoma
The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him
Age: 33
Married
Yellowstone Church
(American Baptist)
Billings, MT
31
Married – 2 daughters
Bridgway Church
Oklahoma
The joy of the Lord is my strength!
Age: 45
Married-4 children (19, 16, 14, 9)
Georgia
PCA
Phil. 4:12,13
I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
Age: 27
Married
Calvary Baptist Church
Misawa, Japan
Favorite Truth: Staying in God’s Word and in prayer LEADS TO GREAT DISCERNMENT!
Angie Schumaker
35
Married 2 sons(my olive shoots)
Life Changing Ministries
(non denominational)
Sugar Land, TX
Fav truth now: Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did.
Age: 36
Married – four kids: 7, 4, 2 and 4 mos.
The Donelson Fellowship – A FreeWill Baptist Church
Nashville
Favorite Truth right now: Philippians 4
31
Married 11 1/2 years
2 children
Southern Baptist
Kentucky
Philippians 4:6-7
Give God Glory for EVERYTHING!!!
52
Single
Church of Christ
Tulsa, OK
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6
Age: 22
Single
Covenant Presbyterian in Nashville
Tennessee
Favorite Truth right now: 2 Chronicles 20:15, “Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God’s”
age 34
Married
Northwest Bible Church
(an E-free church)
Arizona
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart…” Taught it to my kids today. Great truth there!
Age: 27
Married
Chapel Hill United Methodist Church
Tennessee
Favorite Truth right now: God will provide.
26
Married
Faith Evangelical Church
Billings, Montana
Hebrews 12:1-3
Run that race marked out for you with your eyes FIXED on Jesus!!
36
15 years Married to the best chaplain in the USAF, 4 beautiful girls
Liberty Chapel Mountain Home Air Force Base….Talk about Unity Amid Diversity! =0)
Idaho (yep, people really do live here! Some even by choice!)
wow..one truth…Jeremiah 29:11-14 God knows His plan for us even when we don’t!
43
Single
City Bible Church
Portland, Oregon
Habakkuk 3:19
The Lord God is my strength, and He has made my feet like hinds’ feet, and makes me walk on my high places.
Age: 35
Married – 3 children (2 daughters & 1 son)
Grace Community Church (Non-demominational)
Isaiah 46:9-11
I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me. Cease striving & know I am God…
(So thankful He is sovereign)
29
Married
Elevation Church (www.elevationchurch.com)
Charlotte, NC
Sounds simple – God has a wonderful and unique plan for MY life and there is nothing I can do to dis-appoint what God has already appointed from the beginning of time
39
Married
Lifechurch.tv
Oklahoma
Eph. 1:17-end – to know Him deeply & intimately, who I am in Him, the power of Him that is in and for me – that Jesus name is above every name (and then stand firm in it!)
41
Married – 17 yrs!
Englewood Baptist
Jackson, TN
(soon to be looking for a new home church
in Tulsa area)
Proverbs 3:5-8
43
Married
Fox River Christian Church
Wisconsin
Psalm 139
32
Married, 1 child
Windham Presbyterian Church
New Hampshire
All the words of “How firm a foundation!”
(What a blessing to check out the blog tonight!)
Age: 52
Married
Annaville Baptist Church
Corpus Christi, Texas
53
Married
Central Church of Christ-Fayette
Alabama
“Love One Another”
33
married 10 yrs… 1 son
Long Hollow Baptist Church (Bapticostal– WOO!)
Hendersonville, TN
Truth..every aspect of my life should be an act of worship
Age: 31
Married- 2 children (2,4)
Independent Bible Church
Washington
Favorite truth right now: Romans 8:38,39–Nothing can separate us from God’s love.
Age: 55
Married 36 years
Northwoods Baptist Church Tallahassee
Houston, Texas born and bred, 20 years military wife, now living in Florida with my heart still in Texas
Favorite Truth right now: 1Chronicles 29:10-13 (v11-Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all.)
28
Married
Outward Church (non-denominational)
Salem, Oregon
Isaiah 46:9-11
God’s Will will be accomplished!
Age: 32
Central Church Of Christ
Ada, Oklahoma
Favorite Truth Right Now:
Matthew 6:25-34 Basically it says “don’t worry–I am going to take care of you. Look around precious you are more valuable to me then flowers, grass, birds,etc and they survive and do it pretty well if I say so myself. So stop worrying and seek Me and everything is going to be A-OK!” (I just love that–because I am a worry wort–but when I turn it over to the Lord it all works out!)
Age: 26
Single
Reunion Church (Baptist)
Orting, WA
Favorite Truth right now: Psalm 37:4-7