Siestas! We are less than two weeks away from our Siesta Scripture Memory Team Celebration! In case you realized how much of a mouth full that is, that is why we lovingly refer to it as the SSMTC around here. Grin.
With Christmas, New Years and Passion 2012 behind us, we are looking very forward to the celebration, especially because of how quick it will land on us. Sometime during the next week be looking for a fun FAQ post about the weather, food and all things regarding Houston, but until then, we want to hear from you.
We are anxious to know who completed the scripture memory challenge on this blog EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT GETTING TO COME TO THE CELEBRATION. That just means that you have your spiral filled with 20-24 scriptures, posted your verses on the blog, and have hidden the Word in your heart, we want to know who you are.
If this applies to you (and you completed the commitment), we’d love for you to comment and tell us three things:
1) Name:
2) City:
3) Are you coming to the celebration? Yes or No. (Because we want to acknowledge and celebrate you either way!)
Remember, this is for anyone who completed the 2011 scripture memory challenge! When we say there is NO condemnation for those who didn’t finish please hear us loud and clear: there is no condemnation or guilt! We just love a good party here at LPM and want to celebrate with you.
So, even if you have no plans to come to the celebration, but have completed your memory work, let us hear from you!
We love y’all dearly. T-minus 11 days. We cannot wait!
P.S. Some of you have been looking for the SSMT FAQ page, here is the link to help you out.
1) Cherie
2) Pocatello, ID
3) Sadly no. I moved from Texas to Idaho during the year, so I can’t be there. I really had hoped that I could.
Robin Anderson
Scottsdale, AZ
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mariposa Sivage
Albuquerque New Mexico
Can’t wait for the Celebration. My sister and I are so looking forward to our time together and with all of the siestas.
Sharoni
Houston, TX
I will not be able to attend the weekend celebration, but I’ll be at the hospital as always blessing the socks off people in the Name of the LORD GOD ALMIGHTY! 🙂
Yes!!!!!!! Glory to God I get to come this year all the way from Virginia. I will be attending with my “sista” from Mi and her bestfriend. We are beside ourselves excited. It’s our first time to attend.
christina moore
plano, texas
no 🙁 my health isn’t up for a road trip. i’m with jenn nahrstadt above wishing for a live stream for a wee bit.
(you Houston folks are in my prayers today after hearing of the severe weather there yesterday.)
Heather Smith from Lewiston, Idaho
Yes, I did it…. and boy have those scriptures been an encouragement in last 17 days of my life journey losing my dad…
I wish I could come, but I can’t. (Would love it if somehow there could be a live-stream or something of just a small piece of it, but totally understand if that is not possible!)
Thank you for a great year of memorization!
Praying for you, Heather! I lost my Dad on Nov 5. My verses were such a comfort to me during the whole ordeal, and I was blessed to be able to share some of them with him. I will always treasure those memories and verses. The Lord bless you and keep you, the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you, the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26
Thank you so much Christy…. We lost him on Dec. 23 of a totally unexpected heart attack… 🙁 Trusting God and resting in His faithfulness. I will say a prayer for you, as well!! 🙂
Oh so sorry to hear that! My dad had lung cancer, and even though it was agonizing to watch him suffer, we were so grateful to have time to say goodbye. I’m sure that was devastating for your family.
1. Laura McKinney
2. Southaven, MS
3. YES!
Marrissa, Orlando, FL
I will not be able to attend, but have a lot of fun!
Staci Fischer
Wichita, KS
Planned to attend, but won’t make it. Have fun and be blessed!
Letha Mahan
Mountain Home, Arkansas
Yes. Yes. Yes with two friends. So excited we’re about to burst!!
Anna
Little Elm, TX
YES! (Can’t wait!!!)
1.Shannon Hicks
2. Birmingham, AL
3. No, wish I could but couldn’t make it happen…financially and logistically with being 7 months pregnant!
Heather, Tallahassee, FL — Yes! I will be attending!
Charlotte, Seymour, Texas Yes, my SSMT partner and I are ready for a road trip south! Can’t wait!
Tami
Platte, South Dakota
Yes I am coming to the celebration!
Not coming. Thanks for a wonderful years in the word…continuing with the challenge in 2012. Esther loves Beth, Jesus, and His Word.
I love you Big E!!! You will be missed big time love!!! 😉
1. Natalie Hammond
2. Olive Branch, MS
3. YES!!
Karessa, Peoria IL. Sadly, I won’t be able to come to the celebration as I have a health issue we are working through. Scripture memory has been such a lifeline through this crisis!
Nancy Borrett
Yonges Island, SC
Yes, I’m coming! And I met a girl volunteering at Passion that’s coming by herself as well, so we’re gonna meet up! How God is that?
Jeanette Dahm
Tualatin.OR
Will not be attending ):):):
Marilyn Johnson
Bradenton, FL
Unfortunately, No
Delores Orcutt
Shoreline, WA
I memorized 24 segments (some were more than one verse) and YES! Lord willing i will be in Houston. I have my boa made and i just have to get through my sons’ state robotics competition this Sunday. Still praying for a ride from the airport when i fly in Thursday night. Can’t wait to see and meet everyone. Thankful for this ministry and the accountability and motivation to persevere with scripture memorization. Wish it was happening in 2012. God bless!
Lauren, Boston, MA. I’m REALLY looking forward to the event!
Cheryl Cash
Fort Portal, Uganda
East Africa
So sad to miss the celebration in my beloved Texas, but praying for the time to be so great for all of you!
Verses are posted in my spiral, scriptures have been memorized, have registered for the event – it just remains to be seen whether I can fund the trip. Praying i can! Will be heartbroken if I can’t!
1. Leigh Gray
2. Carmi, Il.
3. Im gonna be there even if I break both of my ankles again!!! (A few will recall that story. ha ha)
I remember!!! Hope to see you there!
Adrienne
I’d piggyback you around…lol.
Amy
Oklahoma
YES!!! So excited I am coming with my sister!! 🙂
Amy, my sister and I and a friend are also coming from Oklahoma! Hope to meet you!
Ruth Burton
Pikeville, TN
Health issues are keeping me home, but you all will be in my heart as you meet together!
Vickie Carter
Baytown, TX
YES!!! 🙂
Marita Reese
Maricopa, AZ
No, I won’t be able to attend this year. Loved memorizing the Word with my Siestas this past year. It was such a blessing.
AmyLu
Evansville
No
Crystal Parrott
Everett, Ontario Canada
Sadly I will not be coming as my mother’s health is very unstable at this moment.
Beth Beutler
South Carolina
YES! Didn’t think I’d be able to come but God has provided!
1. Roni Long
2. Demopolis, Alabama
3. Yes, I will be there to celebrate God’s word.
Nancy Scott
St. Petersburg Fl
YES!!! My Mom and I encouraged each other all year with our verses and what a treat it will be to meet so many new friends and have precious time with my Mom. I’m so excited!
1. Lynn Larson
2. Lake Villa, IL
3. Yes!! Can’t wait. Memorized 24 segments like Delores from WA, which in and of itself is ALL God! I’m going with a friend from college who I haven’t seen in 30 years and who found me on this blog! Again, God! See you soon!
Tiffany Morse
Dallas, TX
Yes I am coming!!
ARE YOU KIDDING ME!??? FINALLY.. a huge and a squeal!! 🙂
I am so so so excited to see your sweet comment here!! I have no idea how to get email updates for the blog comments…eeeeeh
As for seeing you I AM SO SO SO SO STINKING EXCITED TO SEE YOU AND SQUEEZE YOUR NECK!!
You look familiar. Do I know you? Have you ever been in a Marshall’s in Dallas stylin’ some fancy hats? hahahahahaha
Love you! Can’t wait to hug you. Ya know…I see you more than any other Siesta on here! 🙂
You know I think that may be the case! I cannot wait to see you, your are a dear dear friend!
Can’t wait to see you!
I can’t wait to see you either!!
Anne
Minneapolis, MN
Nope…too pregnant. 🙂
Kim
Warrensburg, MO
I’m not able to be there, but I’ve been so blessed by the experience it’s OK. Hope all of you have a wonderful time!
Jean Metcalf
Franklinton, NC
Yes I’m coming!
Staying with Siestas I met 2 years ago. Fun! Can’t wait. 🙂
Can’t wait, Jean!!!
Heather
Richland, WA
No, we’ll miss it this year, but it was because of my ‘siesta’ here that encouraged me to start the SSMT!
T Cobb
Houston
Yes!
Darcy H., Northern VA, and no I am unable to attend event but know you will have a blast, Siestas!!!
Jody
Mission Viejo, CA
Sadly, No, I couldn’t talk my friend, who completed all the verses, into coming to Texas with me and I’m hesitant to come alone. I hope y’all have a great time!!
Cameron Peek
Richmond, VA
I cannot attend the celebration but send my blessing for everyone.
Yes, I did complete the scripture memory of 24 verses and yes I am coming to the celebration. I am really looking forward to it. It is my first time.
Billie, Greenville, Kentucky. Yes I’m coming!!!
1. Dora
2. Tennessee
3. NO
1. Alison Stow
2. Norman, OK
3. Yahyesss!!! =)
Alison,
My son lives in Norman. I’m from Shawnee….not too far from you. Hope to meet you while we’re there. 🙂