Back to Bible Study, Home Girls! And, How About Some Newbies?

It’s a gorgeous, cold morning in Houston, Texas and not a cloud in the sky. Let’s put last week’s severe weather fiasco behind us, Houston-area girls, and have us some Bible study tonight! (Some of you may know that we had 17 flakes of snow and it shut the city down. Exciting times at the Gulf Coast!)

We loved hearing from you northern Siestas who said that, all winter long, you basically schedule and cancel, schedule and cancel, schedule and cancel. And we think we’ve got Bible study problems!

One of my favorite things that has happened on the blog in the last week is hearing from at least 100 new commenters through last Thursday’s post. I did a shout-out to people who’d never posted and you immediately came out of the wood work, as my grandmother would say, and totally made my week! All the regulars on here loved it, too. You are a delight to us. Completely refreshing. Stay with it!

That delight got me in the spirit! Let’s have another shout-out today to a different set of newbies. How about some Houston area women who have never been with us at Tuesday night LPM Bible study heading our way this evening? It’s a completely interdenominational women’s gathering at Houston’s First Baptist Church at 7401 Katy Freeway. We start praise and worship at 6:30.

We would be jazzed out of our minds to have you! By this time in our series, we always have plenty of seats for visitors so why don’t you make the trip, brave the traffic, persevere to find a parking place, and come have Bible study with us? (This invitation is not meant to take anyone from an already existing Bible study group on Tuesday night. Stay with your own! But, it you’re not participating in another one, come get a Word with us!) Look for a LPM staff member or volunteer and tell them you are new with us and that you took today’s challenge. She’ll make you so glad you came.

Now, let’s open it up for your own shout-outs. If you have a Bible study (any day of the week) open to the public that you want to let your Siestas in your area know about, give the invitation as a comment to this post. I was so blessed that one of you wrote in a comment this week that you went to a new church last Sunday and met a Siesta and God caused you to feel welcome from the very start. Now, THAT’S what this community should be all about.

I am so honored to journey with all of you. Jesus is life, Girlfriends. Jesus is life. Let’s run after Him with every ounce of energy we have.

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  1. 51
    michelle says:

    A shout out to all the ladies in Lansing Michigan, come join us for bible study on Monday nights @ 7:00 at Mount Hope Church. We are doing the study from Laurie Cole, Beauty by the book.

  2. 52
    Penny Franklin says:

    For all New Orleans ladies… we're doing Daniel – Lives of Integrity Words of Prophecy at Journey Christian Church. We have 2 times to better fit your schedule!

    Journey Christian Church
    3828 Leila, Jefferson, La 70121
    http://www.journeyneworleans.com

    Every Wednesday Mornings @ 9:30am
    Childcare Provided

    2nd & 4th Saturdays @ 9am
    No Childcare

    Email me for details:
    Penny – [email protected]

  3. 53
    Julie Brown says:

    Shout out to the Btown girls in Esther on Monday's at 6:30pm at MillCreek Baptist Church.
    Bardstown, Ky

  4. 54
    oratiocontemplativa says:

    Hey Columbia, SC ladies.

    We're doing a simple soup dinner/discussion group study on poverty during Lent.

    We'll be discussing the book "Hope Lives" by: Amber Van Schooneveld.

    We meet for the next five Tuesday evenings from 6-7:30 pm. You can e-mail me if you're interested.

    [email protected]

  5. 55
    Stephanie says:

    I've seen some other Richmond, VA-area studies, but here is one in the morning–
    First Baptist Church
    Richmond, VA
    corner of Monument and Boulevard
    9:30-11:30 AM
    We start a new study this Monday!
    Mary Kassian's Conversation Peace
    email [email protected] for info.

  6. 56
    Beth says:

    Hiya guys!
    I am holding a Bible study on Wednesday nights starting around 7:30 for anyone in Rome, Ga. It's Beth's "Patriarchs" study – I can't get enough of it. πŸ™‚ email me at [email protected] if you want to join. I'll give you more details.
    Oh, and to Mrs. Beth- thank you so much for your willingness to share. You just make my day sometimes. It's a blessing to know you.
    and I really feel like I do! I have so much to share with you. πŸ™‚ Be blessed this week – all of you! God is moving and doing great things. At Passion we sang a song that said "and if our God is for us, then what could stand against?!" – how easily we forget that, even after singing the song! Hold tight to the promises of Adonai this week, dear ones!!

  7. 57
    kctibs says:

    Good Day to all! Here in Colorado we are having one of our 335 days of sunshine and warmth! Supposed to be in the mid 50's today and the rest of the week! YAAAHOOO Garden work – here I come. My poor housekeeping suffers from March to October!

    Anyhow

    BIBLE STUDY!

    We have a small but fun group of ladies that meet on Thursday night, 6:30pm at the Fowler Christian Church in Fowler, CO. We welcome all but especially new moms and wives. We have a very diverse set of women attending who enjoy a good laugh, get off on rabbit trails (with a purpose) and LOVE our Lord God Almighty! Come join us!

    For more information contact me @ [email protected] and I will hook you up!

    Blessings!
    Kelli in Colorado

  8. 58
    Kay @ Off the Beaten Path says:

    Good morning Beth and Siestas!

    So glad you asked! It just so happens that tomorrow morning, Wednesday, March 3rd, our women begin a new study term.

    Sierra Vista First Baptist
    Sierra Vista, AZ

    Studying: Priscilla Shirer's "One in a Million"

    times: 9:00 am & 6:00 pm.

    Come on girlfriends! And blessings to all you other Bible study girls out there! Do your homework!

  9. 59
    AbbyLane says:

    Kairos-tuesday nights at 7:00-amazing worship & bstudy–for singles, couples, 20s, 30s, and everybody over 30s too πŸ˜‰
    Brentwood Baptist Church (Concord Rd exit)
    Brentwood, TN

    be there, and holler at a siesta!

  10. 60
    Princess Puff says:

    If you are in the St. Louis area, First Baptist Arnold is doing 'A Heart Like His' on Tuesday evenings and Thursday mornings.We would love to have you. God is working in amazing ways. (Beth, can I tell u something? Your "Texas hair" in the video is the best! U are adorable!)

  11. 61
    Anonymous says:

    2nd & 4th Monday nights each month
    at 7pm
    Solid Rock Christian Church
    189 W Camino Real
    Boca Raton, FL 33486

    Would love to see you there!

    Wendy

  12. 62
    Kim Safina says:

    The Journey Continues ~

    All ladies are welcome to a Bible Study with open arms ~
    WOMEN THAT DON'T SHAVE THEIR LEGS OR PITS ARE EVEN WELCOME!!!
    πŸ™‚

    First Baptist Church
    San Luis Obispo,CA.
    Thursday mornings 9-11 AM
    (social hall)

    Revelation Study by Siesta Beth.

    We have an amazing prayer time before the study.
    Brings me to tears and my knee's each week!!!
    AMAZING women in this study are
    OPEN,HONEST,LOVING,TRUSTING,FORGIVING,AND LOVE CHRIST JESUS WITH WHOLE HEARTS!!

    Several of us hit the Mexican Food Restaurant after study!!

    [email protected]
    http://www.kimsafinathejourneycontinues.blogspot.com

  13. 63
    Aunt_Nette says:

    please pray for me today. I am having an extremely emotional day at work.
    the holy spirit is also working on me.

  14. 64
    Lis says:

    I am attending a Bible Study on The Way of Agape. Sundays at 4:30, Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Dothan, Alabama!!

  15. 65
    Desiree says:

    Would love to join you! So glad you asked for Bible study postings as I have been wondering what might be available in my area. I go to a local church but have really desired to be a part of the body beyond my own church.

    Desiree
    Mechanicsville, VA
    [email protected]

  16. 66
    Marylisa says:

    Evangelical Convenant in Alexandria, MN, is working on A Heart Like His Tuesday nights @ 6:30. It is *not* too late to join us. We are just getting to the good parts. HA!

  17. 67
    KristiN says:

    Updated Breaking Free — Tuesdays at 6 PM First Baptist Church – West Monroe, Louisiana. Room A100

  18. 68
    Susan says:

    I meet with a wonderful group of ladies every Tuesday night at 7pm in the Memphis, TN area.
    We are doing the Esther study. We would love it if you would join us!
    Email me for the info:
    [email protected]

  19. 69
    marathontraining says:

    Andrea Roberts
    Mansfield, TX
    We would love to have more ladies join us…
    Where: First United Methodist Church Mansfield, TX
    When: Mondays from 6:30-8:00
    (childcare provided)
    We will resume our study group on March 22nd and will be starting Esther: It's Tough Being a Woman by Beth Moore
    If you have questions, please email me at [email protected]

  20. 70
    amybhill says:

    If your schedule and/or circumstances prevent you from being able to physically attend a group Bible study, Beth Moore Online Bible Studies may be for you.

    http://bethmooreonlinebiblestudies.blogspot.com/

    Please join us. Participants are currently studying, "Jesus the One and Only." Our next online study is scheduled to begin on Friday, April 9, 2010 (the week after Easter). We will be studying, "Daniel: Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy." Order your Member Book now by clicking the following link: http://www.lifeway.com/e7/shop/?id=001299013&cs=1

    As a side note, my friends and I have been studying "Jesus the One and Only" by way of private e-mails. God recently laid it on my heart to open this up in the form of a blog. And I actually didn't do it until today. Yes, I said today. I was considering inviting all of you, my siestas, to join the blog by way of a post like this, but was unsure if such a post would be appropriate on the LPM blog. How funny is it that God would direct Beth to tell us to invite our siestas to our respective Bible studies? He really makes me smile.

    Also, Beth, thank you so much for the encouragement the other day. I had figuratively fallen off of my horse, but I fell so hard it felt more like a literal fall than figurative. One minute I'm the prodigal son, the next I'm the older brother trying to earn his father's inheritance. Thanks be to Jesus Christ for by His blood it is truly by grace through faith that I am saved – not by works. Will I ever get a handle on this?

  21. 71
    marin1112 says:

    I know I am a blog behind but I want to thank you for specifically seeking me out, I know its in the blog world but I am one of the ones you sought out, to respond to your posts if I never had before. I am afraid to read too much of your new book because I know its going to hit close to home and it scares me. I am going to try to choose to believe God and do this ……..
    Take Care,
    Stephanie

  22. 72
    Thelma says:

    I shamelessly advertised your book So Long Insecuritiy on my blog today and talked about the current Beth Moore study our ladies group is doing. Like I said on my blog…it is no accident that both of these books came into my possession the same week. Especially when I had an insecurity tantrum yesterday..yep…I sure did, but it made me realize just how deep those insecurities go!

  23. 73
    luvmyboys says:

    The women of Battle Creek, MI are welcome at our Tuesday morning women's Bible Study. We meet at 9:00. We ar going through the book, "A Mother's Heart". For more information, [email protected].

  24. 74
    Anonymous says:

    Tonight we're having our 2nd annual Purim event – reading the Whole Megillah with noise makers & Hamantaschen.
    Following that (what? there's more?) – Revelation #5 DVD.
    Now that's a Tuesday night in His Word!!
    We gather every Tuesday 7 p.m.
    Westerville, OH.
    We're blessed to gather in His name.
    Come join us – [email protected]

  25. 75
    wondering04 says:

    Living Word Chapel, 155 W Route 28A, West Hurley New York 12491
    website: http://www.livingwordchapel.com
    Bible study Thursday night 7:00, Friday 12:30 PM pot luck lunch Bible study.
    Both studies are open Bible studies – meaning questions are welcomed and it is a very friendly enviornment.

    Grace Evangelical Free Church, 160 Serenna Court, Lake Katrine, NY
    Beth Moore – A Woman's Heart, God's Dwelling Place begins Tuesday 3/16 from 9 AM – 12.

  26. 76
    Thelma says:

    p.s. Our ladies at River of Life in Smyrna TN are doing the study Stepping up on the psalms of ascent..on Friday mornings..awesomeness I tell you awesomeness. (is that a word?)

  27. 77
    Amyjo says:

    Calling all ladies in the Lake Charles, LA area!
    Breaking Free…. Sundays 5-7 ~ Trinity Baptist Church

  28. 78
    MyFathersDaughter says:

    Sunday afternoons at 4:30 at Macedonia Baptist Church in Petal,MS,we are finishing up Believing God (just 2 more weeks) and our precious Leader and our group are praying for God's direction on our next study! All those ladies from 18 to 118 are invited to join us! It's a Women's Enrichment group and you don't have to be a member of ANYTHING to join us! Just bring your Sword (if you don't have one, that's ok! We'll let you use one of ours)and a pen….a book will be provided. Check out http://www.mbcpetal.com for information about our church. If you just want to ask me some questions then email me at [email protected]. And Bibby, (I'm still waiting to see if it's okay that I call you Bibby from time to time…I can't help it! It just "fits" you so well!!)that would be my shout-out for our bible study group! =)
    I am BELIEVING GOD!

    Hugs, Kisses & Chocolate~
    Shanna
    Hebrews 13:5

    Shanna
    Petal, MS
    30's and holdin'
    Married to a Man's MAN! πŸ˜‰

  29. 79
    Janet in Amarillo says:

    Calling Siestas in Amarillo Texas. We are studying the "Here & Now – There & Then" Study by Beth Moore on Monday Nights 6-8 PM and Tuesday Mornings 10-12 noon at South Georgia Baptist Church – Amarillo TX. We are on week 4 (we had to cancel last week as well for weather! :-)) Come join us. Contact me [email protected] if you have any questions. (Child care is provided on Tues mornings) Come and bring your supper if you need/want to on Monday evenings.

  30. 80
    Michele says:

    I am in BSF and I absolutely love it!
    Right now we are studying John, and
    very often, they have intro.'s where people
    can hear about it. The next study will be on
    Isaiah which starts in the Fall. The groups are
    everywhere!
    http://bsfgroups.org
    Love,
    Michele

  31. 81
    JudyLynn says:

    Morning!!

    We are currently doing Beth's study of Esther on Monday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, CA. This is our 3rd or 4th Beth Moore study and our group just keeps getting bigger and bigger. We are now hosting it in the main Worship Center. We are so grateful to be able to do it….there is power in women worshipping together!!!

    See you in Irvine, CA in July!! Can't wait.

  32. 82
    Mary Lou says:

    Place: Valley Evangelical Free Church, 150 Engler Blvd., Chaska, MN 55318
    Phone: 952.448.6144
    web: http://www.valleyfree.org
    Study: ESTHER
    Time: 6:45 – 8:30 p.m.

    Come join us! We'd love to see you!

  33. 83
    BreadBags to PieTins says:

    Hi Mama!
    Oh I would so LOVE to come to your Bible study tonight, and see my new fb friend Lisa, but I couldn't make it in time from NY and have things to take care of here – like my sweet dog and a pile of homework.

    Thursday nights in Liverpool, NY – small home group currently studying Elijah.

    Soon I'll be back to teaching, and y'all are welcome to come to my classes!

  34. 84
    GratefulinGA says:

    Well Siesta Mama, our Tuesday morning classes barely got started and had to shut down, due to snow.

    While i miss leading my class (we are on the week of Patients in your Living Beyond Yourself study), i adore this winter wonderland God is blessin us with today.

    To anyone in Northwest, Georgia Atlanta area:

    The FBC Woodstock GA Women’s Ministry team welcome's anyone of any denomination to join us in our study. We have more than a dozen classes to choose from and are about halfway through our winter session as of this week. Even at this date, we invite y'all to jump in…Right now, get in the Word!

    We meet Tuesday morning at 9:30am and Wednesday evening at 6pm

    For further information contact Women’s Ministry at [email protected] or phone: 770-926-4428

    Monday through Thursday, except don't call today, as the church offices are closed due to snow πŸ˜€

    Oh, I cannot tell you how excited and honored we are to be hosting the 'So Long Insecurity Event'. We can hardly wait for the almost 10,000 set to arrive April 24th. Praying & waiting with great expectation for all that God has in store.

    Love you Siesta Mama and the whole LPM family, what a blessing you are!

    Off to build a snowman!

    tammy

  35. 85
    Cindy Childers says:

    Hi Siestas,
    This might be a far reach, but I just moved to the Salisbury, England area (Wiltshire) last fall. I have led one bible study last summer before in my home in Virginia (we are military) and HUNGRY to lead another one here for these beautiful British ladies in my home should God so desire. I am hoping to begin one this Spring. If anyone is in this area or knows of anyone in this area please email me at [email protected] I'd love to reach out to as many people as possible. The LORD has already put TONS of lovely ladies in my path through Church, Kid's School, My Village, etc. God is sooo good!! So Beth, I pray I'm emailing LPM soon with an order of books to ship to the UK. Oh GLORIOUS!!! What a brilliant idea Beth for this post! Love, Cindy

  36. 86
    GratefulinGA says:

    oops!!

    2010 Winter Bible Studies For Women

    Where: First Baptist Church Woodstock 11905 Hwy 92 Woodstock GA

    When: Tuesday morning at 9:30am and Wednesday evening at 6pm

    Tuesday Morning Classses begin 9:30 am The Magnolia Room

    Breaking Free (Beth Moore)
    Experiencing God, Part 2 (Henry Blackaby)
    Crazy Love (Francis Chan)
    The Disciple's Prayer Life (T. W. Hunt)
    Lord, Change My Attitude (James MacDonald)
    MomCare
    Esther: It's Tough Being A Woman (Beth Moore)-Spanish Class Only
    Living Beyond Yourself, Exploring The Fruits Of The Spirit (Beth Moore)

    Wednesday Night Classes begin at 6pm

    Experiencing God (Henry Blackaby)
    Believing God (Beth Moore)
    Covenant-Precept Study (Kay Arthur)
    Fighting Your Fears: A Journey With Josuha (Dawn Mooring)
    Garments of Splendor (Angie Williams)
    MomCare

  37. 87
    Melissa says:

    Oh how I wish I could come, but it is a bit of a commute from my home town!
    I am getting a lot from the "So Long Insecurity" book but have not had a chance to comment yet.
    Melissa
    Asheville, NC
    PS – I don't mean to rub it in but we are getting a beautiful snow here today!

  38. 88
    Rhonda (a.k.a. The Lively Squaw) says:

    This has nothing to do, really, with your post. Just wanted to tell you that yesterday I picked up your book, Believing God, again. Thank you for being vulnerable and honest about your struggles. Otherwise, this
    "Scaredy Cat That God is Shoving Onto a Larger Stage ('I think I hear a chair being drug…')" wouldn't be able to identify with you very well. But since you are, it gives me courage and I think, "Maybe I can get the hang of this after all." You often come to my mind.

    Blessing God for other women who blaze trails and set examples…

  39. 89
    Candace says:

    We'd LOVE to have more siestas join us at Manley Baptist Church in Morristown, TN on Tuesday mornings or Wednesday nights. We are right smack dab in the middle of Breaking Free, revised version – but even if you come halfway through it you will get a blessing! These videos are absolutely amazing!!

    Tuesdays 9:00am
    Wednesdays 6pm

    Childcare available for both times, including homeschool/school age kids. πŸ™‚

    Feel free to email me or comment on my blog if you have a question or need directions!!

  40. 90
    Kitkat says:

    ILOVETUESDAYS!!! at Good Shepherd UMChurch in Fairfield (NW Houston), doing Beth's Revelation!!! Come on and hang with us!!!:)

  41. 91
    Anonymous says:

    Siestas in Charlottesville, Virginia: Come join our Wednesday evening Bible Study!

    7:00p.m. at our Church House
    119 Stribling Ave.

    We are knee deep into Breaking Free, Updated and would jump at the opportunity to love on you!!

    For more info, email me:
    [email protected]

  42. 92
    Teri says:

    FIRST All Siesta's please pray for the young girl, Chelsey, that is still missing in San Diego/Rancho Bernardo area. Also her parents too. The suspect lived with his parents 2 MILES from my daughter's place and where she used to run before the first jogger was attacked in Dec. How do you thank God for your daughter being spared when someone else's is gone??

    Question for all Siesta's in Virginia – Are any of you going to see our lovely Ms Beth in Richmond this August?

    I don't live in Richmond but know my way around there very well (my daughter went to college and graduate school at VCU)

    Let me know, please??? I would love to know of a group of women going to be there that I could sit with. If not, I'll just drag my poor husband again..:-)

    Pax Christi,
    Teri

  43. 93
    tracyl says:

    Not a Bible study but we are starting a FULL SATURDAY NIGHT WORSHIP EXPERIENCE on Saturday, March 20, 2010.

    (Praise God! We have run out of seats on Sunday morning.)

    First Baptist Church Jacksonville
    Jacksonville, NC
    910.330.2700 for directions
    http://www.fbcjax.net

    Worship begins at 5:30pm
    Children's Church at 5:30pm
    Nursery available

    Sunday School and Small Groups after service for all ages.

    So excited!

    Tracy L.
    Richlands, NC

  44. 94
    Mimeriffic Girl says:

    Hello to all!

    I am new to posting, but not new to this blog – been here a couple of years, and have just been blessed to be here, and have many God "Calgon" moments as a result of being part of Siestaville!

    For some really great women's groups in the DFW Metroplex, check out my place of worship, Gateway Church in Southlake & North Richland Hills, TX. The website is http://www.gatewaypeople.com and there is lots of group info under the "PINK" tab or for women's ministry (PINK is the name of our women's ministry, and we do a plethera of Beth Moore studies!)

    On a random "shout out note," I am a trained dramatist with gifts in theater, dance, & mime! I will be in the Houston area (Pasedena)this weekend (March 5-7) teaching a mime workshop for a conference that ends on Saturday. I recently decided to stay over through Sunday morning, so if anyone might be interested in performance ministry, I'd love to be a part of your worship service ([email protected]).

    Blessings to all, and thanks especially to all the staff for all you do for Him!You truly are "living proof" of His grace, mercy, and wild love for us all!

  45. 95
    Frances says:

    First Baptist Adel, GA is beginning the Beth Moore study – Jesus the One and Only. It is on Sundays at 4:00 PM. Nursery provided. This is our 6th or 7th B. Moore study and we always grow closer to God in these wonderful studies.

  46. 96
    Tiffany M. says:

    We are BREAKING FREE at Hermitage Church of the Nazarene in Nashville (Hermitage) TN! Classes are: Sunday night, Tues morning, and Tues evening. This truly is a community gathering, so please join us.

    http://www.hermitagenazarene.org

  47. 97
    The Knights says:

    Covington, GA

    To every Siesta in or near Covington Georgia, we are starting Living Beyond Yourself on Monday nights starting Monday March 8, 2010. Please contact me at [email protected] if you are interested and please introduce yourself as a fellow Siesta seeing as this is my work email!

  48. 98
    cindie says:

    we are woking on Breaking Free…just completed Session 6…it blessed us all and we meet at River Oaks Church in Lake Mary, FL on Monday eveings at 7:00 PM.
    We would love to have new Siestas join us.

  49. 99
    Aimee says:

    I just need some bible study right now..what a stressful day this has been in my house, with 2 babies, one 3year old who thinks she runs the show, a 5 year old and a 10 year old (who is going on 35) that I am trying to homeschool..I have been calling on Jesus to help me all day..not kidding..OUT LOUD. So I am sittin down to some half caff and some girl scout cookies, and opening my bible to "get a word"..pray for me girls!

  50. 100
    thetaskathand says:

    I am a missionary living outside of Lima, Peru, at a Bible Institute campus. I'm doing the "Daniel" study with two of my Peruvian co-workers. If you're in the area.. you're welcome to join us! πŸ˜‰
    But, our sending church, in Dunmore, PA, is currently going through "Psalms of Ascent". I know they're meeting Tuesday mornings at 9 at Grace Bible Church off of University Drive. They'd be more than happy to welcome you! Talk with Lori Pankratz or Lorie Orlando.
    -Lisa B.

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Back to Bible Study, Home Girls! And, How About Some Newbies?

It’s a gorgeous, cold morning in Houston, Texas and not a cloud in the sky. Let’s put last week’s severe weather fiasco behind us, Houston-area girls, and have us some Bible study tonight! (Some of you may know that we had 17 flakes of snow and it shut the city down. Exciting times at the Gulf Coast!)

We loved hearing from you northern Siestas who said that, all winter long, you basically schedule and cancel, schedule and cancel, schedule and cancel. And we think we’ve got Bible study problems!

One of my favorite things that has happened on the blog in the last week is hearing from at least 100 new commenters through last Thursday’s post. I did a shout-out to people who’d never posted and you immediately came out of the wood work, as my grandmother would say, and totally made my week! All the regulars on here loved it, too. You are a delight to us. Completely refreshing. Stay with it!

That delight got me in the spirit! Let’s have another shout-out today to a different set of newbies. How about some Houston area women who have never been with us at Tuesday night LPM Bible study heading our way this evening? It’s a completely interdenominational women’s gathering at Houston’s First Baptist Church at 7401 Katy Freeway. We start praise and worship at 6:30.

We would be jazzed out of our minds to have you! By this time in our series, we always have plenty of seats for visitors so why don’t you make the trip, brave the traffic, persevere to find a parking place, and come have Bible study with us? (This invitation is not meant to take anyone from an already existing Bible study group on Tuesday night. Stay with your own! But, it you’re not participating in another one, come get a Word with us!) Look for a LPM staff member or volunteer and tell them you are new with us and that you took today’s challenge. She’ll make you so glad you came.

Now, let’s open it up for your own shout-outs. If you have a Bible study (any day of the week) open to the public that you want to let your Siestas in your area know about, give the invitation as a comment to this post. I was so blessed that one of you wrote in a comment this week that you went to a new church last Sunday and met a Siesta and God caused you to feel welcome from the very start. Now, THAT’S what this community should be all about.

I am so honored to journey with all of you. Jesus is life, Girlfriends. Jesus is life. Let’s run after Him with every ounce of energy we have.

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  1. 101
    michelle says:

    A shout out to all the ladies in Lansing Michigan, come join us for bible study on Monday nights @ 7:00 at Mount Hope Church. We are doing the study from Laurie Cole, Beauty by the book.

  2. 102
    Penny Franklin says:

    For all New Orleans ladies… we're doing Daniel – Lives of Integrity Words of Prophecy at Journey Christian Church. We have 2 times to better fit your schedule!

    Journey Christian Church
    3828 Leila, Jefferson, La 70121
    http://www.journeyneworleans.com

    Every Wednesday Mornings @ 9:30am
    Childcare Provided

    2nd & 4th Saturdays @ 9am
    No Childcare

    Email me for details:
    Penny – [email protected]

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    Julie Brown says:

    Shout out to the Btown girls in Esther on Monday's at 6:30pm at MillCreek Baptist Church.
    Bardstown, Ky

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    oratiocontemplativa says:

    Hey Columbia, SC ladies.

    We're doing a simple soup dinner/discussion group study on poverty during Lent.

    We'll be discussing the book "Hope Lives" by: Amber Van Schooneveld.

    We meet for the next five Tuesday evenings from 6-7:30 pm. You can e-mail me if you're interested.

    [email protected]

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    Stephanie says:

    I've seen some other Richmond, VA-area studies, but here is one in the morning–
    First Baptist Church
    Richmond, VA
    corner of Monument and Boulevard
    9:30-11:30 AM
    We start a new study this Monday!
    Mary Kassian's Conversation Peace
    email [email protected] for info.

  6. 106
    Beth says:

    Hiya guys!
    I am holding a Bible study on Wednesday nights starting around 7:30 for anyone in Rome, Ga. It's Beth's "Patriarchs" study – I can't get enough of it. πŸ™‚ email me at [email protected] if you want to join. I'll give you more details.
    Oh, and to Mrs. Beth- thank you so much for your willingness to share. You just make my day sometimes. It's a blessing to know you.
    and I really feel like I do! I have so much to share with you. πŸ™‚ Be blessed this week – all of you! God is moving and doing great things. At Passion we sang a song that said "and if our God is for us, then what could stand against?!" – how easily we forget that, even after singing the song! Hold tight to the promises of Adonai this week, dear ones!!

  7. 107
    kctibs says:

    Good Day to all! Here in Colorado we are having one of our 335 days of sunshine and warmth! Supposed to be in the mid 50's today and the rest of the week! YAAAHOOO Garden work – here I come. My poor housekeeping suffers from March to October!

    Anyhow

    BIBLE STUDY!

    We have a small but fun group of ladies that meet on Thursday night, 6:30pm at the Fowler Christian Church in Fowler, CO. We welcome all but especially new moms and wives. We have a very diverse set of women attending who enjoy a good laugh, get off on rabbit trails (with a purpose) and LOVE our Lord God Almighty! Come join us!

    For more information contact me @ [email protected] and I will hook you up!

    Blessings!
    Kelli in Colorado

  8. 108
    Kay @ Off the Beaten Path says:

    Good morning Beth and Siestas!

    So glad you asked! It just so happens that tomorrow morning, Wednesday, March 3rd, our women begin a new study term.

    Sierra Vista First Baptist
    Sierra Vista, AZ

    Studying: Priscilla Shirer's "One in a Million"

    times: 9:00 am & 6:00 pm.

    Come on girlfriends! And blessings to all you other Bible study girls out there! Do your homework!

  9. 109
    AbbyLane says:

    Kairos-tuesday nights at 7:00-amazing worship & bstudy–for singles, couples, 20s, 30s, and everybody over 30s too πŸ˜‰
    Brentwood Baptist Church (Concord Rd exit)
    Brentwood, TN

    be there, and holler at a siesta!

  10. 110
    Princess Puff says:

    If you are in the St. Louis area, First Baptist Arnold is doing 'A Heart Like His' on Tuesday evenings and Thursday mornings.We would love to have you. God is working in amazing ways. (Beth, can I tell u something? Your "Texas hair" in the video is the best! U are adorable!)

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    Anonymous says:

    2nd & 4th Monday nights each month
    at 7pm
    Solid Rock Christian Church
    189 W Camino Real
    Boca Raton, FL 33486

    Would love to see you there!

    Wendy

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    Kim Safina says:

    The Journey Continues ~

    All ladies are welcome to a Bible Study with open arms ~
    WOMEN THAT DON'T SHAVE THEIR LEGS OR PITS ARE EVEN WELCOME!!!
    πŸ™‚

    First Baptist Church
    San Luis Obispo,CA.
    Thursday mornings 9-11 AM
    (social hall)

    Revelation Study by Siesta Beth.

    We have an amazing prayer time before the study.
    Brings me to tears and my knee's each week!!!
    AMAZING women in this study are
    OPEN,HONEST,LOVING,TRUSTING,FORGIVING,AND LOVE CHRIST JESUS WITH WHOLE HEARTS!!

    Several of us hit the Mexican Food Restaurant after study!!

    [email protected]
    http://www.kimsafinathejourneycontinues.blogspot.com

  13. 113
    Aunt_Nette says:

    please pray for me today. I am having an extremely emotional day at work.
    the holy spirit is also working on me.

  14. 114
    Lis says:

    I am attending a Bible Study on The Way of Agape. Sundays at 4:30, Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Dothan, Alabama!!

  15. 115
    Desiree says:

    Would love to join you! So glad you asked for Bible study postings as I have been wondering what might be available in my area. I go to a local church but have really desired to be a part of the body beyond my own church.

    Desiree
    Mechanicsville, VA
    [email protected]

  16. 116
    Marylisa says:

    Evangelical Convenant in Alexandria, MN, is working on A Heart Like His Tuesday nights @ 6:30. It is *not* too late to join us. We are just getting to the good parts. HA!

  17. 117
    KristiN says:

    Updated Breaking Free — Tuesdays at 6 PM First Baptist Church – West Monroe, Louisiana. Room A100

  18. 118
    Susan says:

    I meet with a wonderful group of ladies every Tuesday night at 7pm in the Memphis, TN area.
    We are doing the Esther study. We would love it if you would join us!
    Email me for the info:
    [email protected]

  19. 119
    marathontraining says:

    Andrea Roberts
    Mansfield, TX
    We would love to have more ladies join us…
    Where: First United Methodist Church Mansfield, TX
    When: Mondays from 6:30-8:00
    (childcare provided)
    We will resume our study group on March 22nd and will be starting Esther: It's Tough Being a Woman by Beth Moore
    If you have questions, please email me at [email protected]

  20. 120
    amybhill says:

    If your schedule and/or circumstances prevent you from being able to physically attend a group Bible study, Beth Moore Online Bible Studies may be for you.

    http://bethmooreonlinebiblestudies.blogspot.com/

    Please join us. Participants are currently studying, "Jesus the One and Only." Our next online study is scheduled to begin on Friday, April 9, 2010 (the week after Easter). We will be studying, "Daniel: Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy." Order your Member Book now by clicking the following link: http://www.lifeway.com/e7/shop/?id=001299013&cs=1

    As a side note, my friends and I have been studying "Jesus the One and Only" by way of private e-mails. God recently laid it on my heart to open this up in the form of a blog. And I actually didn't do it until today. Yes, I said today. I was considering inviting all of you, my siestas, to join the blog by way of a post like this, but was unsure if such a post would be appropriate on the LPM blog. How funny is it that God would direct Beth to tell us to invite our siestas to our respective Bible studies? He really makes me smile.

    Also, Beth, thank you so much for the encouragement the other day. I had figuratively fallen off of my horse, but I fell so hard it felt more like a literal fall than figurative. One minute I'm the prodigal son, the next I'm the older brother trying to earn his father's inheritance. Thanks be to Jesus Christ for by His blood it is truly by grace through faith that I am saved – not by works. Will I ever get a handle on this?

  21. 121
    marin1112 says:

    I know I am a blog behind but I want to thank you for specifically seeking me out, I know its in the blog world but I am one of the ones you sought out, to respond to your posts if I never had before. I am afraid to read too much of your new book because I know its going to hit close to home and it scares me. I am going to try to choose to believe God and do this ……..
    Take Care,
    Stephanie

  22. 122
    Thelma says:

    I shamelessly advertised your book So Long Insecuritiy on my blog today and talked about the current Beth Moore study our ladies group is doing. Like I said on my blog…it is no accident that both of these books came into my possession the same week. Especially when I had an insecurity tantrum yesterday..yep…I sure did, but it made me realize just how deep those insecurities go!

  23. 123
    luvmyboys says:

    The women of Battle Creek, MI are welcome at our Tuesday morning women's Bible Study. We meet at 9:00. We ar going through the book, "A Mother's Heart". For more information, [email protected].

  24. 124
    Anonymous says:

    Tonight we're having our 2nd annual Purim event – reading the Whole Megillah with noise makers & Hamantaschen.
    Following that (what? there's more?) – Revelation #5 DVD.
    Now that's a Tuesday night in His Word!!
    We gather every Tuesday 7 p.m.
    Westerville, OH.
    We're blessed to gather in His name.
    Come join us – [email protected]

  25. 125
    wondering04 says:

    Living Word Chapel, 155 W Route 28A, West Hurley New York 12491
    website: http://www.livingwordchapel.com
    Bible study Thursday night 7:00, Friday 12:30 PM pot luck lunch Bible study.
    Both studies are open Bible studies – meaning questions are welcomed and it is a very friendly enviornment.

    Grace Evangelical Free Church, 160 Serenna Court, Lake Katrine, NY
    Beth Moore – A Woman's Heart, God's Dwelling Place begins Tuesday 3/16 from 9 AM – 12.

  26. 126
    Thelma says:

    p.s. Our ladies at River of Life in Smyrna TN are doing the study Stepping up on the psalms of ascent..on Friday mornings..awesomeness I tell you awesomeness. (is that a word?)

  27. 127
    Amyjo says:

    Calling all ladies in the Lake Charles, LA area!
    Breaking Free…. Sundays 5-7 ~ Trinity Baptist Church

  28. 128
    MyFathersDaughter says:

    Sunday afternoons at 4:30 at Macedonia Baptist Church in Petal,MS,we are finishing up Believing God (just 2 more weeks) and our precious Leader and our group are praying for God's direction on our next study! All those ladies from 18 to 118 are invited to join us! It's a Women's Enrichment group and you don't have to be a member of ANYTHING to join us! Just bring your Sword (if you don't have one, that's ok! We'll let you use one of ours)and a pen….a book will be provided. Check out http://www.mbcpetal.com for information about our church. If you just want to ask me some questions then email me at [email protected]. And Bibby, (I'm still waiting to see if it's okay that I call you Bibby from time to time…I can't help it! It just "fits" you so well!!)that would be my shout-out for our bible study group! =)
    I am BELIEVING GOD!

    Hugs, Kisses & Chocolate~
    Shanna
    Hebrews 13:5

    Shanna
    Petal, MS
    30's and holdin'
    Married to a Man's MAN! πŸ˜‰

  29. 129
    Janet in Amarillo says:

    Calling Siestas in Amarillo Texas. We are studying the "Here & Now – There & Then" Study by Beth Moore on Monday Nights 6-8 PM and Tuesday Mornings 10-12 noon at South Georgia Baptist Church – Amarillo TX. We are on week 4 (we had to cancel last week as well for weather! :-)) Come join us. Contact me [email protected] if you have any questions. (Child care is provided on Tues mornings) Come and bring your supper if you need/want to on Monday evenings.

  30. 130
    Michele says:

    I am in BSF and I absolutely love it!
    Right now we are studying John, and
    very often, they have intro.'s where people
    can hear about it. The next study will be on
    Isaiah which starts in the Fall. The groups are
    everywhere!
    http://bsfgroups.org
    Love,
    Michele

  31. 131
    JudyLynn says:

    Morning!!

    We are currently doing Beth's study of Esther on Monday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, CA. This is our 3rd or 4th Beth Moore study and our group just keeps getting bigger and bigger. We are now hosting it in the main Worship Center. We are so grateful to be able to do it….there is power in women worshipping together!!!

    See you in Irvine, CA in July!! Can't wait.

  32. 132
    Mary Lou says:

    Place: Valley Evangelical Free Church, 150 Engler Blvd., Chaska, MN 55318
    Phone: 952.448.6144
    web: http://www.valleyfree.org
    Study: ESTHER
    Time: 6:45 – 8:30 p.m.

    Come join us! We'd love to see you!

  33. 133
    BreadBags to PieTins says:

    Hi Mama!
    Oh I would so LOVE to come to your Bible study tonight, and see my new fb friend Lisa, but I couldn't make it in time from NY and have things to take care of here – like my sweet dog and a pile of homework.

    Thursday nights in Liverpool, NY – small home group currently studying Elijah.

    Soon I'll be back to teaching, and y'all are welcome to come to my classes!

  34. 134
    GratefulinGA says:

    Well Siesta Mama, our Tuesday morning classes barely got started and had to shut down, due to snow.

    While i miss leading my class (we are on the week of Patients in your Living Beyond Yourself study), i adore this winter wonderland God is blessin us with today.

    To anyone in Northwest, Georgia Atlanta area:

    The FBC Woodstock GA Women’s Ministry team welcome's anyone of any denomination to join us in our study. We have more than a dozen classes to choose from and are about halfway through our winter session as of this week. Even at this date, we invite y'all to jump in…Right now, get in the Word!

    We meet Tuesday morning at 9:30am and Wednesday evening at 6pm

    For further information contact Women’s Ministry at [email protected] or phone: 770-926-4428

    Monday through Thursday, except don't call today, as the church offices are closed due to snow πŸ˜€

    Oh, I cannot tell you how excited and honored we are to be hosting the 'So Long Insecurity Event'. We can hardly wait for the almost 10,000 set to arrive April 24th. Praying & waiting with great expectation for all that God has in store.

    Love you Siesta Mama and the whole LPM family, what a blessing you are!

    Off to build a snowman!

    tammy

  35. 135
    Cindy Childers says:

    Hi Siestas,
    This might be a far reach, but I just moved to the Salisbury, England area (Wiltshire) last fall. I have led one bible study last summer before in my home in Virginia (we are military) and HUNGRY to lead another one here for these beautiful British ladies in my home should God so desire. I am hoping to begin one this Spring. If anyone is in this area or knows of anyone in this area please email me at [email protected] I'd love to reach out to as many people as possible. The LORD has already put TONS of lovely ladies in my path through Church, Kid's School, My Village, etc. God is sooo good!! So Beth, I pray I'm emailing LPM soon with an order of books to ship to the UK. Oh GLORIOUS!!! What a brilliant idea Beth for this post! Love, Cindy

  36. 136
    GratefulinGA says:

    oops!!

    2010 Winter Bible Studies For Women

    Where: First Baptist Church Woodstock 11905 Hwy 92 Woodstock GA

    When: Tuesday morning at 9:30am and Wednesday evening at 6pm

    Tuesday Morning Classses begin 9:30 am The Magnolia Room

    Breaking Free (Beth Moore)
    Experiencing God, Part 2 (Henry Blackaby)
    Crazy Love (Francis Chan)
    The Disciple's Prayer Life (T. W. Hunt)
    Lord, Change My Attitude (James MacDonald)
    MomCare
    Esther: It's Tough Being A Woman (Beth Moore)-Spanish Class Only
    Living Beyond Yourself, Exploring The Fruits Of The Spirit (Beth Moore)

    Wednesday Night Classes begin at 6pm

    Experiencing God (Henry Blackaby)
    Believing God (Beth Moore)
    Covenant-Precept Study (Kay Arthur)
    Fighting Your Fears: A Journey With Josuha (Dawn Mooring)
    Garments of Splendor (Angie Williams)
    MomCare

  37. 137
    Melissa says:

    Oh how I wish I could come, but it is a bit of a commute from my home town!
    I am getting a lot from the "So Long Insecurity" book but have not had a chance to comment yet.
    Melissa
    Asheville, NC
    PS – I don't mean to rub it in but we are getting a beautiful snow here today!

  38. 138
    Rhonda (a.k.a. The Lively Squaw) says:

    This has nothing to do, really, with your post. Just wanted to tell you that yesterday I picked up your book, Believing God, again. Thank you for being vulnerable and honest about your struggles. Otherwise, this
    "Scaredy Cat That God is Shoving Onto a Larger Stage ('I think I hear a chair being drug…')" wouldn't be able to identify with you very well. But since you are, it gives me courage and I think, "Maybe I can get the hang of this after all." You often come to my mind.

    Blessing God for other women who blaze trails and set examples…

  39. 139
    Candace says:

    We'd LOVE to have more siestas join us at Manley Baptist Church in Morristown, TN on Tuesday mornings or Wednesday nights. We are right smack dab in the middle of Breaking Free, revised version – but even if you come halfway through it you will get a blessing! These videos are absolutely amazing!!

    Tuesdays 9:00am
    Wednesdays 6pm

    Childcare available for both times, including homeschool/school age kids. πŸ™‚

    Feel free to email me or comment on my blog if you have a question or need directions!!

  40. 140
    Kitkat says:

    ILOVETUESDAYS!!! at Good Shepherd UMChurch in Fairfield (NW Houston), doing Beth's Revelation!!! Come on and hang with us!!!:)

  41. 141
    Anonymous says:

    Siestas in Charlottesville, Virginia: Come join our Wednesday evening Bible Study!

    7:00p.m. at our Church House
    119 Stribling Ave.

    We are knee deep into Breaking Free, Updated and would jump at the opportunity to love on you!!

    For more info, email me:
    [email protected]

  42. 142
    Teri says:

    FIRST All Siesta's please pray for the young girl, Chelsey, that is still missing in San Diego/Rancho Bernardo area. Also her parents too. The suspect lived with his parents 2 MILES from my daughter's place and where she used to run before the first jogger was attacked in Dec. How do you thank God for your daughter being spared when someone else's is gone??

    Question for all Siesta's in Virginia – Are any of you going to see our lovely Ms Beth in Richmond this August?

    I don't live in Richmond but know my way around there very well (my daughter went to college and graduate school at VCU)

    Let me know, please??? I would love to know of a group of women going to be there that I could sit with. If not, I'll just drag my poor husband again..:-)

    Pax Christi,
    Teri

  43. 143
    tracyl says:

    Not a Bible study but we are starting a FULL SATURDAY NIGHT WORSHIP EXPERIENCE on Saturday, March 20, 2010.

    (Praise God! We have run out of seats on Sunday morning.)

    First Baptist Church Jacksonville
    Jacksonville, NC
    910.330.2700 for directions
    http://www.fbcjax.net

    Worship begins at 5:30pm
    Children's Church at 5:30pm
    Nursery available

    Sunday School and Small Groups after service for all ages.

    So excited!

    Tracy L.
    Richlands, NC

  44. 144
    Mimeriffic Girl says:

    Hello to all!

    I am new to posting, but not new to this blog – been here a couple of years, and have just been blessed to be here, and have many God "Calgon" moments as a result of being part of Siestaville!

    For some really great women's groups in the DFW Metroplex, check out my place of worship, Gateway Church in Southlake & North Richland Hills, TX. The website is http://www.gatewaypeople.com and there is lots of group info under the "PINK" tab or for women's ministry (PINK is the name of our women's ministry, and we do a plethera of Beth Moore studies!)

    On a random "shout out note," I am a trained dramatist with gifts in theater, dance, & mime! I will be in the Houston area (Pasedena)this weekend (March 5-7) teaching a mime workshop for a conference that ends on Saturday. I recently decided to stay over through Sunday morning, so if anyone might be interested in performance ministry, I'd love to be a part of your worship service ([email protected]).

    Blessings to all, and thanks especially to all the staff for all you do for Him!You truly are "living proof" of His grace, mercy, and wild love for us all!

  45. 145
    Frances says:

    First Baptist Adel, GA is beginning the Beth Moore study – Jesus the One and Only. It is on Sundays at 4:00 PM. Nursery provided. This is our 6th or 7th B. Moore study and we always grow closer to God in these wonderful studies.

  46. 146
    Tiffany M. says:

    We are BREAKING FREE at Hermitage Church of the Nazarene in Nashville (Hermitage) TN! Classes are: Sunday night, Tues morning, and Tues evening. This truly is a community gathering, so please join us.

    http://www.hermitagenazarene.org

  47. 147
    The Knights says:

    Covington, GA

    To every Siesta in or near Covington Georgia, we are starting Living Beyond Yourself on Monday nights starting Monday March 8, 2010. Please contact me at [email protected] if you are interested and please introduce yourself as a fellow Siesta seeing as this is my work email!

  48. 148
    cindie says:

    we are woking on Breaking Free…just completed Session 6…it blessed us all and we meet at River Oaks Church in Lake Mary, FL on Monday eveings at 7:00 PM.
    We would love to have new Siestas join us.

  49. 149
    Aimee says:

    I just need some bible study right now..what a stressful day this has been in my house, with 2 babies, one 3year old who thinks she runs the show, a 5 year old and a 10 year old (who is going on 35) that I am trying to homeschool..I have been calling on Jesus to help me all day..not kidding..OUT LOUD. So I am sittin down to some half caff and some girl scout cookies, and opening my bible to "get a word"..pray for me girls!

  50. 150
    thetaskathand says:

    I am a missionary living outside of Lima, Peru, at a Bible Institute campus. I'm doing the "Daniel" study with two of my Peruvian co-workers. If you're in the area.. you're welcome to join us! πŸ˜‰
    But, our sending church, in Dunmore, PA, is currently going through "Psalms of Ascent". I know they're meeting Tuesday mornings at 9 at Grace Bible Church off of University Drive. They'd be more than happy to welcome you! Talk with Lori Pankratz or Lorie Orlando.
    -Lisa B.

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