Hey, Siestas! Just a quick update to let you know that each of the ten scholarship tickets are now gone for the Lubbock location where it will be live. We would encourage you to click on the link below to see if you’re still able to join another simulcast location near you. Thank you so much!
Hey, you darling things! I’m just dying to know if any of you are participating in the Living Proof Live simulcast this coming Saturday. (Sept. 10th) God has made you such a huge part of this ministry and given me so much love for you that I wonder if you’re out there every time I serve on the road. Somehow (God alone knows how) you lend a very personal touch, giving me the sense of a close sisterhood even among many unfamiliar faces in that group of participants. It’s that feeling only God can bring where you feel loved and accepted even in all your quirks and mistakes.
SO, are any of you going? (If you don’t know anything about it, see the link at the bottom of this post to check on whether or not a host site is in your area. If so, please contact that location directly about available seating. We’d love to have as many Siestas as possible!) If you’re going, you’ll see three questions in the next paragraph that I’d love for you to answer. First, let me give you a few stats so that you’ll know what’s up. To God’s glory and purpose, there are 731 host locations in all this year. They are sprinkled throughout 48 of our 50 States and – are you ready for this??? – a whopping 31 of those 731 host locations are in CANADA! We were flabbergasted! So grateful to God. We also have host sites in 10 other countries. I’ll share those on Saturday. In addition, our gracious God is granting us the privilege of serving 3 military bases (so dear to this Army brat) and one women’s prison. I am without words to convey what the latter means to me. Many of us women know what it’s like to be imprisoned to something we feel we cannot escape. We are overwhelmed and anxiety-ridden (and grateful, prayerful, mindful) at the prospect of serving this large and very diversified group on Saturday. Our only hope is to be crucified to our own flesh and alive in Christ. Our competency is in Him. We gladly esteem every participant in the presence of Christ as better than ourselves. God alone can accomplish the task we have before us but He did not stir the whole concept up just to pull a no-show. He promises that He will be found by every person who sincerely seeks Him. Siestas, if you have ever prayed for us, pray for us now! We are trusting Jesus with everything in us to minister personally to each of those lives. We are pleading with Him for a demonstration of the Holy Spirit’s power.
Now, for those three questions! The insight you bring me is always gold. If you are participating in the simulcast, would you tell me …
*Your 1st Name?
*The location where you’ll be attending?
*ONE of the biggest things in your life right now? (Please just ONE and please make your description very succinct or I’ll never be able to read all of them. I want so much to look through them to gain insight toward our group on Saturday.)
Siestas, may I ask your sweet understanding and cooperation in limiting our comments to this post just to the ones attending the simulcast this weekend? You know I hate to do that but it will help immensely as I look through the comments to begin formulating a composite of the group on Saturday. Thank you so much!
P.S. Be sure to hop on the blog tomorrow because I have someone really wonderful I want to introduce to you. You will know her WELL by this time next year!
I’m nuts about you.
Now, here’s that link in case you want to check on the nearest host site. Click Here: Simulcast Host Locations
P.P.S. For any Siestas near Lubbock, where the live Simulcast site will be this Saturday, we are humbled to be able to offer ten scholarship tickets to those that would love to join us but just cannot afford a ticket at this time. Call and ask for Kimberly or Susan at 1-888-700-1999.
I will be attending at Burke Community Church in Burke,VA.
The biggest thing in my life right now is that we just moved here from CO and my 2 teenage daughters are trying to fit in to a new high school. Breaks my Mama heart!
Deb – I will be attending at Burke Community Church as well!
The Father’s House in Walla Walla, Washington!
The biggest thing in my life: Trusting Him completely to be free from the fears of the unknown so I can follow His plan for my life.
I will be attending in Fredericksburg, VA and can’t wait to hang out with you!!!
Biggest thing right now…hearing His voice.
We are praying for you!!
Pam
Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church, Laurens, SC
I am really struggling with my job right now–so much stress!
Carthage, TN at the Ag Center, multi denominational group!
Turning it all over to Him.
Going to be in lubbock, Tx with my daughter Saying yes to God and trusting him wherever he is taking me.
My name is Jess, I’m from Cleveland but going w/ my best friend in Dayton. The biggest thing for me right now is raising my 6-mo old son and praying about adding another soon through domestic adoption 😉
This is my first event since becoming a Siesta! I’m excited to be a part of this awesome group! I will be traveling from Kingston Ontario to Hamilton Ontario Canada (4.5 hours) to go to the gathering in Hamilton with a very close friend.
The biggest thing in my life is learning to live content and joyful regardless of what the circumstances of life are – or rather in spite of them! God has a plan, even tho it doesn’t seem to match what I think is best – I need to hang on and trust through the trip!!
Marrissa
First baptist orlando
My biggest thing right now is learning how to ask for help!
Shiffra Kalamazoo, MI
Being single at almost 32 and trying to love G-d more than my desire to be married.
Ashleigh
From San Antonio
Attending in Lubbock!
The biggest thing in my life right now is waiting on God to show us the direction for our life. My husband and I have been praying for direction for 3 years. We have 3 small children and his job takes him away from our family sometimes 5 days out of the week. We are asking God to provide a way for us to be together more!
April Nicole, 30, Alaska
The biggest thing in my life: Pursuing a sold-out heart. My plea to God right now is that He will claim every part of me so that I can become divinely driven and completely focused on the call He has placed on my life. The challenge? The enemy is completely against this and the spiritual battles are so intense some days – but I trust and believe in God to remain close and steadfast in my daily pursuit. I pray for wisdom and discernment as I seek His will for my life.
1) Amy
2) Cornerstone Baptist, Hartwell, GA
3) Struggling with being content with our life at the moment and wanting to know what the future looks like
I hope to attend the Bridgeport, WV simulcast if the situation I am dealing with right now doesn’t keep me from it. I live in WV and my mother lives out west. She recently started showing signs of dementia and has just this week gotten much worse. We will be making decisions on her long term care (my father died just last year) and need guidance and direction from God. Also, I need help from God to overcome strongholds from my past to be able to go out there and love my mother.
My name is Lisa. I’m attending at Steinbach Bible College in Manitoba, Canada with 6 of my friends.
Biggest thing in my life now: trusting God with our finances, my husband’s work situation, and our future.
Marsha M
Attending at Abundant Life Baptist in Lee’s Summit, MO
My biggest thing right now is training to run for the first time ever a half marathon. Running with a purpose – the sanctity of human life! And allowing God to teach me and use me through the experience.
will be there!
Huntsville AL
Jackson Way Baptist
Biggest Thing: struggling through a relationship i think i need to end but dont know how to.
Richelle
Two Rivers Church, Lenoir City, TN
I am a teacher, and the biggest thing in my life right now is dealing with the burden government is putting on educators for the problems in society. And you bet I pray! I need this simulcast day like nobody’s business.
Kay
Attending Pooler GA
Biggest thing: stop filling up with food and be filled with the peace, love and joy of Jesus!
Ellen.
Sevierville, TN
I am overwhelmed.(nurse, two teenage daughters, household duties, parents, husband, keeping up with all activities, exercise, healthy lifestyle, bible study, basically everything lol)
Dianne
Moose Jaw SK. Canada!
Hillcrest Apostolic Church
Trusting and Waiting for our young adult children to live fully surrendered lives for God,
Hey Beth! I’ll be at the simulcast in Rochester, NY on Saturday — can’t wait!!! One of the biggest things in my life right now??? WAITING on God for some answers to some BIG prayers! (not only for me, but also for some dear friends and family)
Fredericksburg, virginia
trusting God even when life really hurts
Pam
Yes, looking forward to it. Our church has hosted the past few simulcasts, but I am ready for a word from the Siesta Mama. I really loved and reviewed the messages on kindness!
Life has been hard lately. My 25 year old son has been quite ill for several months. I don’t want to be stuck feeling sorry for what’s been happening. My heart is ready for encouragement, conviction, and challenge.
Wheatridge, Colorado
Lisa
Tulsa, OK – South Tulsa Baptist Church
Biggest Thing: Transitioning from two kids to three kids (5 and under) – there’s not enough of me to go around.
Jennifer
Frederick, CO
I’m struggling with infertility
Carissa
Paris, TN
The biggest thing in my life: Learning to live on this earth without my best friend. She went home to the Lord 3 weeks ago. Lost her battle with breat cancer at 46 & 3 beautiful girls are left as a wonderful reminder of her for all of us!
Yes, I am attending with my Mom and daughter! We will be in Lubbock.
One of my biggest concerns right now is family unity. Praying for you!
Bobbi
Bethesda Lutheran Church
Eau Claire, WI
Right now I am on the journey of “One Thousand Gifts” and asking God to teach me about His Grace and how to find “eucharisteo” in the midst of every situation.
Kirsten
LUBBOCK!!!! So excited!!!
Continuing to seek God’s face and focus on the joy in the journey of raising kiddos with special needs.
Mandy
Highland Baptist Church, Waco, TX
Huge in my life right now: Waiting
Attending at Wilmore Ky praying for guidance for my marriage
Name:
Location: Hoping to attend in West Des Moines, IA
Biggest thing: Accepting my oldest child is senior in high school, and that he’ll leave us in less than a year. I can barely breathe sometimes, and he’s not even gone.
The biggest thing for me is empty nest. Our last daughter just went to college. I work full time. I am seeking God’s direction in an area to serve Him in our church, STUDY His word and communicate and laugh with my husband again!
will be attending Ebenezer Baptist Church in Weston, La. I am a HUGH fan of yours and am so excited about getting to come. I am so hungry for a fresh work of God in my life. I know He wants a deeper relationship with me and me to trust Him more. And I so need to do that at this point in my life. Thanks you for blessing us daily with your love for our Lord.
I will be attending the simulcast at Scotts Hill Baptist Church in Wilmington, NC.
I will receive results on Friday from a series of medical tests and regardless of what I am then facing, I plan to go on Saturday and praise my God who is carrying me and sustaining me through this trial of life. To Him be all the glory forever and ever!!
Suzette
Albany, Ga – I will be attending at Sherwood Baptist (home of sherwood movies)
Biggest thing… first year of homeschooling 2 youngest daughters ages 13 and 10 and helping 2 college age daughters survive college!!
Kelly
FBC Clarksville, TN
Waiting on God, it is like I KNOW He has big plans and that He will make a way out of this pit that life threw us in but one minute I have faith and another I look at my circumstances and think things are never gonna get lots better!
Can’t WAIT! Praying!
I’m attending the Simulcast! Stephanie @ Belle Fountain Baptist Church in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Biggest thing: Learning to forgive… as a wise woman once told me, “Meanness has a history.”
Hi Beth, I will be attending the simulcast at Trader’s Point Christian Church, in Whitestown, Indiana.
Biggest thing in my life now is adjusting to an empty nest and trying to figure out what to do with myself.
Kayla
Bethlehem Lutheran Church – Sun Prairie, WI
Biggest thing right now is arranging my time (after working every day in a very emotionally demanding job) to have space to be alone with the Lord and soak up His grace and His love for me – growing in intimacy with Him.
watching and learning from Trader’s Point Christian Church in Whitestown, IN.
Empty nest this year…having a hard time adjusting to retirement from teaching and a quiet house. Turning all my faith to God for guidance and direction for this next stage in life.
i will be attending simulcast in Marietta Georgia. this is my fourth one, one live, i am dealing with a lack of confidence in all areas of my life,
My name is Carole Reynolds and I will be attending the simulcast at Christ the King Church in Charlotte NC with my wonderful daughter and another dear friend. Please pray that I would be more disciplined in my life to study God’s word. I know many scriptures in general terms, but I want God’s word to be firmly rooted in me. I am blessed with a wonderful, godly husband and two children who have always honored the Lord with their life. My sister & brother-in-law and also my nephew & his wife are serving as missionaries. I am so looking forward to hearing you on Saturday!
Attending live in Lubbock, TX . . .
Biggest thing:
Lubbock has experienced 3 deep losses these past couple of months . . . miracles we prayed for were all answered with being delivered “by” the fire into the Lord’s hands . . .
– one young mother in our Bible study lost her life in a tragic car wreck; she is survived by her 9mo daughter who has no way of understanding where her mommy has gone
– another young mother of two little ones lost a second battle round with breast cancer
– the 5mo nephew of a friend was found blue in his crib; he revived for a time, and then they had to let him go 🙁
We know God is still good, is still on His throne, but our hearts are crushed for these families nevertheless.
Yes I will be attending the Simulcast, Our church is hosting in Kalispell, Mt. Easthaven Baptist Church. What a Great wonderful day with the Lord it will be, We are Praying that the LORD will use us in a mighty way, to share with the Ladies about the Wonderful word of God. Thank you and Praise the Lord,
Cheryl, at swift creek Baptistc hurch in Midlothian va,.
i am so so excited. I treasure the annual simulcast. The biggest things in my life – need to have faith that God will see me through my worries and fears that are heavy : teen raising, work, eldercare, weight and debt
Cheryl, at Swift Creek Baptist church in Midlothian va,.
I am so so excited. I treasure the annual simulcast. The biggest things in my life – need to have faith that God will see me through my worries and fears that are heavy : teen raising, work, eldercare, weight and debt
Karen
attending simulcast in Waukee, IA
Huge financial burdens
Brook, Santa Monica, CA – so excited to actually be in Lubbock Saturday! The biggest thing: praying my husband’s career dreams will come true.