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.
Nikki
Athens, TN
Yes…I’m sooo there!
Yay! Adrienne and I (and Miesta Moose) will see you there!
Can’t wait to meet you!
Jill
Palm Coast, FL
No, I will not be attending.
Tina Harrell from Chesapeake, VA….and YES…I’m coming!! Praise You Jesus!
Karen Gentles
Wildwood, MO
Am not able to come. Enjoy … enjoy!!!!
1. Melissa Keen
2. Vicksburg, Ms
3. YES!!!!
Victoria, Greenbrier AR formerly Conway, AR
And I will be attending! So excited! Can’t wait!
Kim, Nashville, TN
Kim, Nashville, TN
Not able to come to celebration!
Completed memorizing my verses along with the book of Philippians. Have a great celebration!
Elaine (completed the challenge, but not very well)
Brea, CA
no…. cannot attend, but I WISH I could!!! Y’all have fun!!
Bridgett
Pell Cty
Unfortunately, no. Finances do not permit. But I will praying for you all and I’ll try and have my own little party here. I promise it will not be a pity party because I can’t come. It will be a praise party for us all.
Krista, Birmingham, Alabama
I will not be attending 🙁
Michele
Liverpool, NY
Yes, even though lately I cannot recite many of my verses. My mind is just not functioning well. Or actually it is working hard on other things, which makes it almost impossible to focus on my verses.
Michelle, I was that way last time and would have backed out if not bringing my daughter who had learn to read again (after having encephalitis)by reading the scriptures she hid in her heart. I was so nervous that I was sick. But when the time came to share, the scriptures were there!! I am confident they will come back to you!! 🙂
I know what you mean. I’ve got most of them down. Noticed I did a lot better today with them, but I know I’m going to need a little prompting. Hopefully,not so much that I can’t say I memorized all of them, at least the gist of them, ya know. Love you and can’t believe we’re finally going to meet face to face! Somebody pinch me!
1. Lisa Caduff
2. Zimmerman, Minnesota
3. YES!!! Can’t wait!
Janet Norwood
Lenoir, NC
No, but I will pray for all of you!
Cathie Byers
Jacksonville, Florida
Was going to go but I can’t now!! Oh how I hope you all have a wonderful time!!! Have to admit and go along with Jill from MO that I am a little jealous also!! My daughter just got back from Passion where Beth and everyone there blew her mind!! Have a great time ladies!!
And are we doing a 2012?
Rebecca
Pineville, LA
Not coming *sigh*
Our church is memorizing a verse a week, so I get to continue the challenge!
Liz Taylor (yep, for real)
Washington D.C.
Finished all 24 scriptures.
YES! I have my airline ticket and hotel (Omni) all ready for the celebration. Then you can tell everyone you met Liz Taylor (te he he 🙂 )! Just kidding 🙂 Can’t wait to meet the LPM staff! 🙂
PS On your all about Huston blog can you put some recommendations for the best Mexican food in town? 🙂
Yes! I think that’s a great idea…what are some “have to” places where we can grab a bite?
Chuy’s, Lupe Tortillas, Papasitos and Escalantes are all good choices! Hugo’s is my fav for upscale Mexican food and fantastic service! Barnaby’s Cafe is great for burgers, meatloaf and salads. Great choices in City Center for special night out restaurants. If I can help any of you out of town Siestas with restaurant or other Houston advice just send me a message on twitter @mamared82. Tell me what kind of place you are looking for and I will be happy to help you enjoy visiting Houston!!
Cathy – Walton, IN
No, I am not able to attend 🙁 but will pray for God’s best for all of you who do!He is smiling and His heart is overjoyed because you KNOW he loves His word in our hearts! Enjoy the celebration!
Heather
Dadeville
No, I will not be able to attend. But I so enjoyed and have been blessed doing the Siesta Scripture Memory.
Paducah, KY
No. I TRIED!! (Boo Hoo)
Will be praying for you all. Live stream would be great…. : )
Pearland, TX
I’m planning on attending!
Hannah
Maryland
No, I won’t be coming but I enjoyed the challenge of memorizing 24 scriptures (even though I missed posting my last 2). Thank you Beth!
I was wondering if on off years of SSMT could their be a cute spiral that we could buy for our personal use that year?
Judy Heindl
Cottageville WV
Would love to be there, but will not be able to attend.
Selena
Albany, GA
No, but wish I could be there!
Doris – Whiteville, NC
Wish I could come, but can’t.
Thanks to all for an inspiring year of memorizing His Word!
blessings!
Heidi Tracht
Nampa, ID
I will not be coming to the celebration, though I did rsvp a few months ago. I was able to come last time around, and I will dearly miss the community, worship, and teaching!
Susan B.
Chapin, SC
Unfortunately, not able to attend. Praying for everyone!
Teri Smith
Gadsden, AL
YES!!!! So Excited!
Yes, I completed the challenge with one of my best friends so we could hold each other accountable.
No, I can’t make the celebration 🙁 I’ll be home with my newborn daughter & celebrating with you all in spirit.
-Lacie
Chesapeake, VA
1. Anita Siecker
2. Purcellville, VA
3. YES I AM COMING!!!!!
Margie Snyder
Hilton Head Island, SC
Sadly, No. I can’t quite swing a trip this year, but would give my eye teeth to be there with you and all of my Siestas. I am sending much love and my prayers are going up for this event and for each one attending.
Awww…Margie, I was hoping to see you. Sherry and I will never forget you and your sweet husband taking us to dinner when we were w/out a car in Houston in 2009. That was definitely a God-ordained meeting. We will miss seeing you!
Missy S
Winston-Salem, NC
YES!!!
(So happy to be able to say that because I could not come to the first SSMTC, and I was brokenhearted about it. To all my Siestas who can’t make it this time, just know that God may just find a way to get you there the next time! We will miss you all!)
Kim
Niceville, Florida
No – not able to make it this year, but loved the challenge of memorizing the bible verses.
Ocean Springs, MS – Yes I am coming and I am SOOOO excited!
Charity
Cardiff, Wales
I am not able to come since I live overseas, but oh how I would have loved to! I’ll be praying for the celebration, it will be a blast I’m sure!
Darcy Schott
Rosenberg, TX
No, I won’t be able to come…so sad! I will be praying for all my fellow Siestas.
Melissa
Glasgow, Kentucky
I won’t be able to attend the celebration. 🙁
Kathleen
Saint Joseph, MI
No but I want to so badly but my Mom is very sick and they said she only has 4-6 weeks left. I will be in Ohio with her that week-end. I will be thinking about you all. Have a Godly blast! Love you so much Beth
Melissa Park
Vevay IN
YES I am coming and am SO excited!!!
Linda McMorris
Holts Summit, MO
No, I will not be able to attend. Struggling to help my brother wrongfully convicted on Dec 13, 2010.
I know the Spirit will be Alive in Houston. Safe travel to all who are going.
Ginger Cornelius
Trussville, Alabama
No, I am unable to attend, but the memorization challenged got me ready for the book of James!
Jennifer from Orlando Florida
I am not coming but wish that I could! I have decided to build on my 2011 verses in 2012 by learning some of the surrounding verses.
Just a quick prayer request: I have my first ultrasound tomorrow. Please pray the heartbeat is loud and clear!!
Concetta, White Oak, TX
Sadly, I will not be attending! My heart is broken over it. Loved memorizing scripture and will continue to do so. Will be praying for the SSMTC.
Molly
Macon, GA
No
Kay
Tupelo, MS
Yes, I am coming. I know all 24 of my verses. Came to the first one and am looking forward to this one!!
Yes! I am so excited to be blessed to come. By faith, my prayer partner and I registered in Sept. believing we could find a cheap flight and we DID! See you there. 🙂
Dawn – Orland Park, IL: Yes, I did learn all of my verses, with God’s help, reviewing them this morning. They are hidden in my heart, and God’s given me opportunity to share them. The promises have encouraged me often. I said them all to my friend and my husband. Sorry, but I cannot come to the celebration. It’s just too far and too costly to come right now. Note: I just began learning James in anticipation of the James study in a couple of weeks! Can’t wait!
Kristin Johnson
Jacksonville, AL
Yes, I am going to make it this time! 🙂
I’m still working on my last few verses to really commit them to memory. Hopefully, I will have them all complete by the time I get to Houston.
I completed my scripture memory work, but will not be attending because I have a full plate this month as part of a team who is LAUNCHING A CHURCH! (I know y’all launched BCF last year so you get it!) If you want to pray for our church plant here’s the site: http://www.uponthisrockmovement.com
All Glory to Jesus.
Diana, East Peoria, IL
Sorry to be missing the celebration….I did do 24 verses! Thanks for the help staying on course. I am beginning it already again this year! Guess it has become a good habit now.