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.
Yes I memorized 24 scriptures
Yes I posted them on the Blog
Yes I will be at SSMT Houston
My sister Judy and I are so excited to be attending the 2nd gathering of the Siestas and to see and hug everyone.
Carolyn
Oceanside,Ca
Lori Trenasty
Austin, Texas
Completed SSMT
The most single fabulous gift you could have given me, I could have ever given myself (by God’s memory graces) and each verse has a special place in my heart, life, and relationships!!
Love y’all dearly @LPM. I HOPE to make it to Celebration. Going solo.
~ Jen Larson
~ Roanoke, VA
~ Not coming – that weekend is my birthday and I like spending my birthday with my family! =)
Question about celebration:
Is there wifi at the church to connect my iPad/you version of the Bible?
Thank
Pam
Susan Bradenton, FL No, I Can’t come:(
I completed the 24 scriptures and although I’ll be sad to miss the event and the chance to be with you all, I still have something of great value – those precious words in my heart and spiral if I forget!
I did the 24 verses—just wanted you to know.
Not sure if I signed up or did it right so right now I’m thinking I won’t come. Ezra 7:10 – Setting my heart on the verses I chose from Gen to Rev has meant more to me this year than I can say. Comfort. Courage. Character.
Bonhoeffer writes: “When God tears great gaps, we should not try to fill them with human words. They should remain open. Our only comfort is in the God of the Resurrection.” The Living Word. Thank you so much for doing this for us! With a few tears running down my cheek, Bev
Heather
Sedalia, Alberta, Canada
I memorized and posted 20 of the verses. Thanks so much for the accountablity. We are are beginning the James study and I am hoping to memorized the book!
I’m not able to make the celebration but will be looking forward to seeing a recap.
Any chance of a new spiral or download for this year? Any chance of being able to watch the livestream on prayer?
Name: Miranda
City: half of the time I lived in Colorado Springs…second half I live now in Bellevue NE
Coming?… So Sad I will not be able to make it. I am broken hearted about it. I hope you guys post the sessions like you did last time you did it. I will be praying for you all.
1) Crissy Wright
2) Jay, OK
3) I had made plans to attend but am now closing on Friday on the sale of our home. 🙂
1)Denise
2)Meredith NH
3)Yes, actually had to pick a verse a week because I just loved the challenge and did post bi-monthly, but sadly, no, will not be joining y’all in Houston. However, 3 of us “up north” plan to celebrate with Matthew 18:20 “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” God bless you all siestas!
Name: Suni
City: Roanoke, VA
Yes! Ticket purchased, rental car reserved, and can’t wait to see you all!
Janice
Houston
Yes, I’m coming with my spiral of 24 scriptures!
W. Richland
Not able to attend
Janet at Amarillo
No not coming.
I got thru Nov 1st and life got in the way… Mother-in-law broke her leg and father-in-law stayed with us for 7 weeks. Lots of company and added responsibilities. Will miss coming. Was there 2 years ago with my precious daughter! Had planned to come this year, but just not happening! Blessings to all. I’m going to be refreshing in 2012 and continue to keep these verses hidden in my heart. Part of my verses for 2011 was Eph 6:10-18… we read those verses this morning in worship. What a blessing to have meditated on those verses this year! Thanks Beth for the challengess! Memorizing is so HARD for me, and I have not done well with memory but have certainly meditated and read them almost daily. Starting James tomorrow night. Can hardly wait! Don’t post all this… just had to share with you my heart! Love you dearly and will be praying for all who get to meet next weekend!
Brenda
Denton,Tx
It is amazing what a cute little spiral and a challenge from a powerful teacher can do. I have hidden in my heart 24 plus verses, words from my wonderful heavenly Father. So, it is with deep regret that I am unable to attend the SSMTC. Thank you, LPM team and Miss Beth, for your love and devotion to others.
Vanessa Szanto
Rio Rancho, NM
YES, I am coming! I am so excited for this trip. The challenge of motorizing 24 verses has been empowering. God has helped me in every way commit these scriptures to my mind, write them upon my heart and sharpen my sword. My sister and I are going together and I am praying it will be a sweet time for us. Can’t wait to meet you all.
Sarah, Little Rock
No, wish I could!
Paige; Overland Park, KS. YES!!! I will be there! REALLY, REALLY, REALLY looking forward to it. I want to meet EVERYONE, but am so introverted I probably won’t approach anyone. At least I’m sure I’ll meet my roommate!! If you see me and feel so inclined, please say “hi.”
Heather
Glencoe, AL
YES
Hanni, Warsaw IN
Yes, I was able to memorize 20 verses this year and it has been such a blessing!
Not coming, but will be there in spirit. 🙂
Dawn from Lafayette, LA
My spiral book is loaded with my 24 verses. As of today I have 21 of them in my heart, having trouble with 3 long passages, should have done shorter verses….LOL
Yes my bestie and I are attending.
Can’t wait, have looked forward to this all year.
Name: Betty Stephens
Name: Betty Stephens
Austin, Texas
Yes, I memorized 24 verses
Yes, I am coming.
Name: Ruth Stephens
Austin, Texas
Yes, I memorized 24 verses
Yes, I am coming
Tami
Louisiana
Yes!
Sandy Shiflett
Deming, NM
Yes I am coming
Melanie Toups
Bridge City, TX
I am so excited about attending the SSMC!
Beth Rottrup
Liberty Lake, WA
Yes
Paige ATL YES
Name: Patricia
City: Dallas, TX
Coming: Yes…Excited, grateful, thankful, blessed and highly favored!
Nina
Moore, OK
Yes, I did 21 verses – wow!
I wasn’t planning on coming, but my husband just told me to book a room!! Yes, it’s 11pm, the Sunday night before the event!!! Hope that’s ok – I can’t believe I’m going to get to go!!!
Lisa
Bethany, OK
Yes I will be there and I cannot wait!
Yes, I will be there.
Melissa
Sulphur, LA
I am planning to be there on Sat.
Judy
Houston
I will be attending.
I John 5:14,15
This is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.
And if we know that He hears us, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of Him.
Tonya Roberts
Searcy, AR
and as of Friday….YES!
I’m coming. See you there…
Tisha
Pilot Mtn, NC
Completed all 24 verses and loved every minute of it. Cannot come to the celebration, but will be there in spirit!!
BraydenandBodiesMama
Daphne, AL
3. I wish I could come to the celebration this year! I had so much fun last time!!! I just can’t this year… I hope that I will be able to follow online like the siestas 2 years ago… that is what I am praying for. I knew finances were going to keep me away this year, but since Christmas my 6 year old broke his leg, then I came down with pneumonia and am recovering from that… The Lord sent me a clear message that I was needed at home this year. So glad I was able to attend Living Proof Live in Pensacola!!!!
Paula Williamson, Houston, TX
Yes, I posted and memorized 24 scriptures.
Yes, I am planning to attend the Siesta celebration Friday and Saturday – I can’t wait!!!!
Peggy Blazek
Indianapolis
Yes I completed all 24 verse and YES I’m coming to the gathering!
Thank you !
Melanie Krumrey
from Amherst, MA (but on a 3month sabbatical in TX, my home state!)
Yes, I will be there. Can’t wait!
Karen Gentry
Hewitt, TX
Yes!! I will be at the celebration!
Katie Morris Etna, CA
Yes I memorized 24 (actually 25 because I got a little confused :))
No, I did not post 🙁
No I cannot come to Houston :(, 🙁
Yes this did change my life! Thank you so much 🙂
Kerry, Nederland Texas, coming
Madge
Marietta, GA
Yes I did my verses last year
No, I can’t come to Houston…so sad
Yes, changed my life
Studying James on my own and leading a group later. First chapter memorized…starting chapter 2 next week! Prayers needed for sure…love you all.
Alexandria, LA
I will not be able to come to the celebration but I am ever so glad to have been a part of this wonderful group in 2011. I did finish my 24 verses!!!! And, I am so happy that I did!
1)Leah
2)Yes, posted all 24 verses, but do not have all of them memorized, although they have provided strength and direction this past year.
3)I am unable to attend (although I had registered several months ago). Sorry for any inconvenience. I will miss you all; I enjoyed so much the first one!!
Allie, South Pasadena, CA
I memorized the 24 verses. Unfortunately I won’t be attending. Loved being in the Word, memorizing scriptures and reading the various scriptures other siestas were working on.
Sherry
Meeker, OK
Yes, I will be attending. I have completed all the memory work plus 4 extra verses and posted them. See you soon! 🙂