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.
Christy, Karen, Cheryl “A Cord of Three Strands”
Jay, OK
YES!YES! and YES! We’re so excited we can hardly stand it!!
Amy L.
Hoschton,Ga
YES!!
Jean Anderson, Rosetown, Saskatchewan, Canada
I have been thrilled to participate in this memory challenge. It has been a great encouragement to me. I will be looking for reports of your celebration.
Cindy Childers
Virginia Beach, VA (only the last 11 days….all of 2011 I was in Newton Tony, England)
YES!!!!! I am coming to SSMTC! So excited I can’t even stand it 🙂 Can’t wait to meet you girls 🙂
Emily Jordan
Virginia Beach
I will not be able to attend. I do wish I could be there.
Lisa Curtis
Jackson, MO
I have all 24 verses in my spiral. Checked in 24 times and Am COMING to HOUSTON! Hoping to recite all 24!
Excited is an understatement.
Karen Stark
Tallahassee, FL
I don’t get to attend this year, but I’ll never forget the buzz of hearing all the verses being recited two years ago. Amazingly powerful!
Andrea
Cartersville, Ga
YEAH BABY!!!
Yes-with the Lord’s help and a bit of discipline, incredibly I was able to memorize 20 verses in 2011:). Simply amazing for me! I can’t make it to Houston to celebrate but trust me … when I’ve recalled the verses from memory for application…I celebrate!
Have a blast.
Karen
Lincoln, NE
YES! YES! YES! Three more Siestas from Lincoln and I will be there! Can’t wait!
I have also been wondering about posting memory verses for 2012???
Edna 🙂
O’Fallon, MO
YES, I’m coming!! With bells on!
Marilyn from Mission Viejo, CA and
no, I won’t be able to attend but I will be thinking of you. I sure loved doing this with you all.
Heather F. Beaumont, TX
So excited that I’ll be there!!!! I missed it the first time and I didn’t want to miss it again!
Laura Tuel
Morgantown, WV
No
Stephanie
Ft. Pierce
I won’t be there, but I pray that everyone will have a blessed weekend.
Kristen, Denver, Sadly no! But yes, yes, yes, I did finish my 24 memory verses! Woohoo!
Pam
Brighton, CO
Yes, looking forward to it!
Sherry
Indianapolis
I’m coming with my bestie!
Question: DO you have any recommendations for awesome mexican restaurants? We have to find one!!!
Pappasito’s Cantina was recommended last time and there are a lot of them around Houston 🙂
Angel Haynes
Tucson, AZ
Sad, but no. However, I’m throwing a party for the ladies I’m blessed to lead who participated in this challenge with me…about 20 of us!
Jana
Quitaque, TX
Would love to be there, but won’t be able to come.
Hope you all have a wonderful time!
Mildred, Fayetteville AR
Thank you for the memory year! I’ve finish both times!
Not coming – makes me sad 🙁 Will be praying for y’all!
Bethany
Modesto, CA.
I’m so sad that I am not coming this year. But to u siestas who are going, know that you are in for an incredible time 🙂 I think that a live stream is a great idea. Pretty please 🙂
Donise and daughter, Sarah, that turned from 10-11 during the year. Longmont, CO and no we are not able to come-big bummer. But it was such an AMAZING experience to do this together-worth 1,000 trips to Texas:) Thank you for the challenge and encouragement.
Peg Suveg, Naperville, IL. YES!!
1-Laura
Maria
New York, NY
I cannot make it….A Big Big Big Whahhhhhhh…. I’ll get there one day… I know you ladies will be so blessed!! It will be so much fun!! Big hugs coming your way!!
Laura, Englewood, Co….Yes, very much looking forward to it.
Marie
Byhalia, MS
Yes, Lord willing (and the creek don’t rise) 🙂
Kelly
Greer, SC
YES!!! WOOHOO!
Tatia, Elkridge, Md –
…sadness…No…sigh…
I know that you’re gonna have a blast anyway 🙂
Lori
Pueblo West, CO
No – I’m sad that I won’t be able to attend, but will be praying for all those who will be in attendance.
Mama Beth – This is my first year of SSMT and it has been life-changing. Thank you inspiring me to actually digest His Word instead of just ingesting it! Love ya!
Sandra
Swainsboro, GA
No, I will not be joining y’all.
Lanie Beth Sinclair
Locust Grove, GA
I am SO coming! Can’t wait!!!
1. Robyn
2. Birmingham, AL
3. YES!!!!
Deb Brown
Becker, MN
Sadly, no, but will be celebrating with you across the miles.
1. Jocelyn Keefer
2. Greenville/Greer, SC
3. YES! With my dear friend Kelly Watson and the timing couldn’t be better!
Mary Lisa
Glenwood, MN
No — And I will honestly admit, it was *partially* because I was a little chicken to come by myself. Isn’t that just dopey? Bawk. Bawk.
NOT dopey, but I wish you’d come! I came by myself last time and felt really awkward about it – until I met two women who were also on their own and we had a great time – and we’ve kept up email accountability for the past two years! Can’t wait to reconnect with them. If you change your mind, email me at [email protected] and I’ll try to meet you at the door!!!
Oh, Leslie! Thank you so much for your kind offer! In addition to being a little chicken, I am in the deep trenches of motherhood and the timing just isn’t right for me this year.
Deidre
Hickory, NC
YES, I’m coming!!
Rebecca Stewart
Julian, NC
Unfortunately, I won’t be able to be at the SSMTC. 🙁 Have a wonderful time!! 🙂
Lyli
Fort Lauderdale
YES!!!
Lora
Florissant
No
Lisa H
Waikele, Hawaii
YES
You come on to Houston, and then I will pack myself in your suitcase & head back to Hawaii with you. Mkay? 🙂
Laurie
Spokane, Washington
Sadly, no – I’m a teacher and its also a little far! Can’t wait to read about it. I am going to dinner with my daughter, and we are going to go over our Scriptures for each other!
Shelly
Amarillo, Texas
Sadly, no, I will not be attending this time. I was able to go last time and it was absolutley amazing!! I’m hoping that the sessions (with the praise) might be made available to us? Ooo! Or even live streamed?! (Fingers crossed!!) God bless you, Siestas!
Brittany Kay
Gainesville, FL
Yes, I’ll be there! Get excited!!
Molly
Gainesville, GA
We are excited about coming to the celebration!
Marty
Mobile, AL
Not coming ;( Praying for safe travels for you all!
Mindy from Granger, Indiana memorized ALL 24:) I didn’t think I could do it at first since it is NOW (40+) so hard to memorize but I did it!!!
I’m not coming but maybe some year… (I’ve already started my verses for this year and so have my hubby and 16 year old daughter:)
Elizabeth
Gainesville, GA
I know all 24 of my verses and am so excited about the celebration!:)
Gretchen
Thousand Oaks, CA
Yes, I’m coming! I still can’t believe I actually did it. Thank you, Lord!!