Info About the Siesta SMT Celebration
Hi Siestas! This post is going to have information for you about a block of hotel rooms at a special group rate, hotel room scholarships that we are giving out, and a few other tidbits. We will also use the comments in this post to allow you to connect with each other regarding the event, especially those of you who are traveling solo.
Special Hotel Rate
We were able to confirm a block of rooms at an Omni Hotel for our Siestas so that you will have the option of staying together. The Lord came through for us in a big way because initially they were not able to accommodate us. Praise Him! This is a nice, newly renovated hotel just 2 miles from the church and they have given us a reasonable rate. Here's the information you need if you'd like to reserve a room there.
Omni Houston Hotel
Four Riverway
Houston, Texas 77056
Phone: (713) 871-8181
1-800-THE-OMNI
Tell them you want to book a room with the Siesta SMT Celebration for the night of Friday, January 22, 2010.
The room rate is $80.
*This is NOT the Omni Westside. That would put you much farther from the church and you wouldn't get our special rate.
Hotel Scholarships
By God's grace, LPM is able to scholarship 100 Siestas in 50 double rooms at The Omni for our Scripture Memory Celebration. We are thrilled to be able to do this!
-We will cover your stay for Friday night, January 22.
-You will share a room with another siesta in which there will be two double beds.
-If this will allow you to attend the conference, please email jhamm@lproof.org. She is going to give scholarships to the first 100 women who email her.
Jenn and I are both part-time LPM employees with small children, so it may take us a couple of days to answer all the emails. Thanks for your patience!
Things to Do
If you're staying the whole weekend and will have time to play, here's a great web site to help you plan. You can even request a visitors guide.
www.visithoustontexas.com
What About our Husbands?
We have been asked if men can attend the Siesta SMT Celebration. This is going to be a very intimate group and we want our ladies to feel the freedom to worship and study with just the girls. We love our Miestas, but we would like to keep this event for women only. Thank you so much for understanding.
Connecting with Others
We know many of you are traveling solo and are hoping to connect with a travel buddy or even someone to split rental car and hotel costs. We want to open up comments in this post to allow you to do that. Just make sure you provide a way for others to contact you.
We hope this information will be helpful as you plan for our big weekend. We can't wait, Siestas!
posted by Amanda @ 10:50 AM
157 Comments
157 Comments:
Any meals being planned as a group? My daughter and I would love to join in.
Tracy L.
Richlands, NC
I'm registered to go :) I can be reached through my blog (clicking on my name) and I'm from central Illinois. I'd like to fly in Thursday so Friday isn't too rushed. If there's anyone else wanting to do something similar it would be great to hang out! Just drop me a comment--I'll check other comments on this blog, too! So excited!
love,
Audrey
Anyone coming from the Indianapolis or Indiana area? I haven't booked my flight yet but will be doing so soon. I don't know a soul coming so I'd love to know about others coming from IN!
I JUST REGISTERED!!
I've hoped for this all year, but last night my husband officially said we could make it happen. This morning he even arranged for my mother-in-law to come watch the kids.
Can't believe it. I'm so grateful and excited, I'm bawling like a baby. WHAT a year this has been, huh? And what a great time we'll have.
See you soon!!
Amy Storms
I'm so excited about this! Thank you, Beth, for giving us this challenge, and for this sweet reward! Anyone from Michigan going? Contact me at rothellen@gmail.com
Ellen from Bad Axe
in Michigan's Thumb
Anyone from Fresno, CA or the Central Valley want to travel and enjoy the weekend together?
I would love to share a weekend with another siesta.
sydowns@gmail.com
Yvonne
Hey Beth! I just gotta say I am SO excited to be at Living Proof Live TOMORROW!! I've never been to one and can't wait!
You have been on my heart so much and I will continue to pray for you! Can't wait to see what God has in store for all of us this weekend. Praying Praying Praying!!
I would love to go;however, there are others who need help more than I need assistance. I'm looking to Jesus to supply my needs for the conference, if I'm to go he will open that window for me.
Mildred Kovac
Mer Rouge, LA 71261
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Thanks for the timely 'info' post! This is a great deal for the Omni and I was able to get a reservation. I'm so glad to hear that LPM is able to give away so many scholarships--God is obviously working with this Ministry!
Praying for those that are still working on getting to Houston that God will provide a way, both financially and in making family arrangements!
Thank you so much for this helpful info. I had planned from the beginning to come but have now had to replace my old car so not sure if I can make it. I'm not giving up yet!! Aeroplan miles might get me to Houston and if I can share a hotel that would be very helpful as well.
Yay!!
Warm in Alaska.
I will be flying in from Dallas and would love to share a rental car with someone. (even a room if that would be helpful to someone)
Tammy Knapp
214 533-0592 (my cell)
Hello, Siestas! I live in Montgomery, TX, which is Lake Conroe. My husband and I are a one car family these days (budget cuts!), and he has to work on Saturday of our SMT celebration and needs the wheels. I am trying to find a buddy to ride with to the SMT. Please contact me at lmsnyder@suddenlinkmail.com or 936.443.1907 if you can help! I only have email at work, where I am part time, so it may take me a few days to get back with you.
Thanks!
Lisa S.
Okay, I just hung up the phone with Diane who is with The Hilton Garden Inn (713)212-1503. I had made a reservation with her on Monday but called to cancel when I saw the blog about the block of rooms. She said that they want to offer a great rate/block of rooms and will offer breakfast, etc. to guests for the Siesta SMT Celebration too. She wanted someone from LPM to contact her to discuss. This was the wildest conversation....I was going on and on about what I've experienced through Beth Moore Bible Studies, this blog, etc. when all I was actually calling for was to cancel my reservation.
I was also able to share about the scriptures I've learned all year and how they've helped me. I guess you could say, it was like witnessing to her (which doesn't come easy to me) just by sharing what God has done for me!
How great is our God!
I've only made a hotel reservation but hope to work it out to be there.
Excited from South Carolina!
Vicki H. Knott
Greenwood, SC
Hi Amanda,
Thanks for the hotel special, that's a big help. To clarify which Omni, the address is Omni Houston Hotel Four Riverway Houston 77056. I had a little difficulty explaining to the hotel person using the Woodway location, therefore, this may assist another Siesta avoid the same problem.
Also, my sweet Miesta Bob is coming with me, it's my BD present. The special room rate is also available for Sat and Sun night. If the weather is cooperative, he would like to play golf Saturday AM. Are any other golfer Miesta's coming? Does anyone have a nearby golf course suggestion or even not close by?
Thanks again for this challenge and celebration!
Blessings,
Sue
Carmel IN
sail2009@att.net
Forgot to put my contact info - clux10@comcast.net.
You guys!! That Omni is a beautiful hotel!! I was really excited before, when I was staying at the La Quinta, but now I am FIRED UP. Thank-you for making it possible!! Why is January so flippin' far away?! Can't wait...
Megan S.--Kansas City, KS
My best friend and I were planning to attend together. She passed away unexpectedly on Monday. I am heartbroken and so torn on whether or not to attend.
Looking for a group traveling from Slidell, LA
Lisa@JFCemail.com
Just wanted to stop in and say that I will be at the LPL event tomorrow in Illinois... Can't wait to hear the message that Beth will be bringing...
Hopefully, I will run into some sweet Siestas too :)
Blessings, Kim
Hiya fellow Siestas!
I'm a solo traveler arriving on Friday afternoon at Hobby airport and departing Sunday at Noon back to Phoenix. I'll be willing to connect to share car rental... probably will stay at the Omni per the website.
Blegge610@gmail.com
I can't wait to join the party!!
Oh the time has finally come to register, make plans, and anticipate this great event! I was completely prepared to go alone but, just in the last 3 days, God provided 2 traveling buddies for me...women who attended the last simulcast with me in August. Thank you, God!
We're from Oregon and if there's anyone who needs a group to join, you are more than welcome to join us. We're 3 moms, all in our 40's, and I promise...our abnormalities won't seem so bad once you get used to us. We love the Lord and we like to pray a lot.
Also, we would like to split the cost of a car rental. If anyone is interested in doing that or you're just wanting to join up with a small group, please contact me at the following email address:
novembertopaz@yahoo.com
Love in Christ,
Soorin
P.S. Beth, we just finished your portion of "Transformed" from Deeper Still. We watched both DVD's today. Then we had such a time of prayer...such a time of release from pain and bondage for some of the women. I am feeling so close to Jesus right now my eyes well up just thinking about Him. Thank you for your ministry. You are so honored, treasured, and beloved.
I am so excited. Is anyone going to TX from the Hampton Roads area of Virginia? If so, email me at tina1897@cox.net.
Tina
Chesapeake, VA
Thank you for all your work in preparing for us. The hotel block is awesome.
Deidre - just want to say I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't begin to imagine your pain. But, let me say, I think you should be at this celebration. Praying for you.
I am hoping to travel with my hubby. He would love to do some fishing, deep sea or otherwise. Is January a good time to do that in TX?
So looking forward to the celebration! Thank you, Mama Beth!
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Woohoo! Coming with 2 friends from Austin! We've been holding each other accountable and saying our scriptures to each other at church on Sundays!
You should find someone to do that with if you haven't yet- it forces you to practice!
Heidi
I live in League City, TX, and would be willing to carpool to the event Friday and Saturday.
So, if you live in area and are interested just shoot me an email at allyson_neighbors@yahoo.com
I'm getting excited!
Allyson
I can't go because I don't have 20/24 verses memorized. :( but I just wanted to say HOW AWESOME is God and your willingness to share in the generosity to host the 100 women at a hotel. That is incredible. God's blessings to you during that special time together!
I am soooo excited for this. Part of me feels a little guilty like maybe I'm indulging, but I think the bad vibes are from me not from God :) anyhow, I'm coming from OH and I'm sure I could be coaxed into coming in on Thurs :) If anyone needs a travel buddy or roommate contact me at dbodak@yahoo.com.
Thanks,
Dawn
To Deidre:
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your best friend...someone who was going to be at the retrest with you even...gosh...my prayers are with you and however you choose to grieve, know and believe that God loves you and you are His. I hope you can still make it to just be with other Siestas who will love you...perhaps like no other can during this time. God bless you.
Just made a reservation at the Omni for the 21st through 23rd (thanks Amanda and LPM for the group rate!). Little Steps of Faith and I are looking for 2 more roommates. Any takers? I (possibly we) am planning, no ticket yet, on flying from Charleston, SC on Thursday night.
Email: purplelicious@bellsouth.net
I would love to join you ladies, I've been a Scripture Siesta since day 1 and love it! However, my husband has been unemployed for nine months and there's no way I could afford the airfare from the Twin Cities (in MN :) )If God provides through a miraculous way, then I'll be there but Houston is a looooong way from MN! I'll be thinking of you all and looking forward to seeing pics. Could we possibly have access to Beth's talk, if there is one, even if we can't make it?
Blessings!
Sandi
I was so excited when I read the post and was so pumped to respond. I began reading the comments and ---OHHH...Deidre. My heart broke for you as I read your post. While only the Savior can heal your broken heart, please know you have Siestas praying for you. And perhaps your friend would want you to come and just be loved on. I have a dear friend who will be coming with me, too. I can't imagine losing her. We would love to include you in our little group, but again, He will let you know what is best for you. Please feel free to contact me -
cmoses46@yahoo.com. Casey and I will make you our newest beloved friend.
MORE...that word just keeps coming to my mind when I think about this event! And sure nuff, look at that hotel! It is MORE than I had planned for! Thank you, Moore family for making this possible for us.
GeorgiaJan and I will be coming in on Friday morning from Atlanta and leaving Sunday after worship at your beautiful church, Beth.
We are beyond ourselves excited to celebrate this Jesus Year with our Siestas!
M.O.R.E! What a blessing to know that God is opening up blessings already for His daughters! :)
deborahdominy at yahoo dot com
I am driving from Georgetown TX and staying with family. I hope to connect with ladies at the conference. If someone from Austin area needs a ride contact me at sylvia.goree@yahoo.com. I will be leaving at noon on Friday and returning Sunday.
I'm registered!! Woooo hooooo! I've put the word out on another entry but if anyone wants to share a room, I'm open. I have a room reserved at the Omni. I'm flying in on Friday and won't leave until Sunday so I'm planning on worshipping at FBC on Sunday morning. Any of you who are staying over Saturday night, maybe we can all go worship together! Can't wait to meet so many of you.
Blessings,
Ginger
Wetumpka, Alabama
I'm sa tore up about this I can't even think. All in a good way :) No plane tickets yet but I will be leaving from Nashville on Thursday not for sure what time? my email address is kellyjoreneau@hotmail.com if anyone wants to meet at the airport that would be great!!
Kelly Jo
Just talked to the hotel, Omni 1-800# regarding the special rate ...if that includes parking fee. It doesn't. Parking for those driving and/or renting a car will be an extra $24 Valet and/or $15 for self parking.(with in/out privilges) At least that is what the man on the 1-800 told me...is that correct?
Yeah...this is going to be so much fun!
I am from Central California and I would love to connect with other Ca. girls. I can be reached via email: beckanie@yahoo.com
Bethany
Ok siestas I was planning on driving down from NY I live near Albany If there is anyone out there in my area and wants to share gas and drive time I will head out towards Syracuse to interstate 81 if you live south of me you can meet me in Schenectady if you live west of me towards Syracuse area that works too
contact gfish56@nycap.rr.com
ginny
Oh,oh, I have already registered, and now I see that there's a good possibility I won't be able to come. That Friday is semester exams and I am a teacher. Don't know if I could really have a sub give my exams...but then again, this is 7th and 8th graders, and their review will be done, so this is just administering the test...I'll pray about it and see what the Lord comes up with. Sorry, perhaps you should pull my registration, and if I can work something out, I'll register again. I was just soooo excited!!
You are loved!
Ellen Roth
Bad Axe, Michigan
I have been looking forward to this event for months! Is there anyone else traveling from western New York or western Pennsylvania? Contact me at stollie@netsync.net
Jan
Bemus Point, NY
Hi there.. just tried to email the address you posted and it was sent back to me..?? :(
I just prayed about my longing to go and not knowing if the funds would be available. But.. the room rate (even if I don't get the shared room deal) is a great price!! :) Still praying and hoping and waiting! :)
Since I'm flying in from California I plan on staying a few nights - three - the hotel gave me the $80 rate for all three nights! I didn't ask for it - they just honored it! How very, very cool! This makes the trip even more affordable. And, it's awesome that the hotel is so close! :) Thank you so much for doing this!
Siesta's,
yea! i got a room at the Omni. Flying in Thursday on Frontier... getting to George Bush Airport at 3:30pm... i haven't booked a rental car, but if anyone is coming in close to the same time, i'd love to share the cost and the use of the rental car! email me at rooney.meadows@gmail.com. my flight back is on saturday around 4pm.
one note! when i called the Omni right after the post was put up, the reservation desk said they booked the last room just before they hit enter on my reservation! i was very disappointed! but i saw on the blog this evening that other women were getting reservations and they posted much later than when i had tried, so i tried again and GOT A ROOM! Praise God! so i say that to say this, if you tried earlier and couldn't get a room, TRY AGAIN!
can't wait!
Anyone going from the Amarillo, TX area?
I really want to go but my husband can't get off of work and I'm just not brave enough to go alone!
Thanks!
kaci_rodriguez@hotmail.com
I'm in a very hard place right now but believing God! I am inspired to intentionally and diligently memorize next year because of your fellowship and accountability.
I'm so excited to see a group is coming from Oregon! I'm coming, God Willing, from WA and wondering if anyone else is coming from this great state :) My husband is in the building industry so it's been a tough last two years but I'm requesting it for a birthday present. We need to be praying for each other as we face the challenges of getting there. All I know is even if I don't make it the blessings that have come to my life from this challenge are innumerable! Celebrating with you all would be the whipped cream on top:) May God preserve your plans and provide the resources where they are needed! Love, Beth
Diedre,
Sweet one of course you should come and get loved upon. I know what it is like to lose you best friend. Sweetie you have to bee around other women. Make some new friends and worshio like your friend is in the presence of the Lord.
I will be traveling in from Colorado Springs Friday afternoon around 1 and leaveing Sat around 4 from Hobby if andy one wants or need a ride to or from the airport I dont mind driveing. I am staying at the Hampton as I have earned a free night:) Please let me know if I can help anyone out tickled pink for January to get here. fmcc@q.com
Megan
Yay for Siestas! I'm not sure when I'm coming in yet, but either Thursday night or Friday morning from Chicago. I'm planning on staying through Sunday and would love to share a room and rental car with some siestas. My e-mail is:
LornaBethSlee@gmail.com
Can't wait to meet you all!
Hi Beth Moss,
I am outside of Spokane, WA, and am trying to get all the details in order to be able to come. I love what you said about "May God preserve your plans and provide the resources where needed." Amen!
So very sorry Deirde, praying for you.
karen:):)
Looking for someone to share expenses with from Lexington or Louisville KY. Really want to come but need a little help.
859 333 6319
charlotte carty
I am flying from Harrisburg, Pa. to Cleveland to Houston on Friday morning.If anyone would like to join me for the trip, for the car rental at the airport, and / or possibly share a room - please send an email to me at swolfe@ptd.net.
Can't wait to see what God is going to do in our hearts!
Susan
I would love to come from northwest Oklahoma and share car travel or fly with someone. My plans are a little up in the air since I am having surgery this morning to find out if I have breast cancer. The verses I have memorized this year have been such an encouragement.
Kathy
bkl6347@hotmail.com
got my room! gave them the correct hotel this time. Omni - ohlalalala!
Tracy L.
I don't know any of you, but just reading your generous thoughts and prayers for our siesta Dierdre made the tears flow! I would SOO love to be able to join everyone in Houston for the Celebration. I'm trying to trust God and determine to praise Him even if He doesn't make a way for me to go. Thank you Beth Moss, for reminding me that the trip is merely the whipped cream and the real treasure is God's Word in my life!
Shoot, forgot to leave my contact info:
Barbra K.
Oxford, PA
email me at barbrakeeler@gmail.com
God is good!
We are (probably) driving over from Panama City Beach, FL. Staying at the Omni. I love the idea of having a big Siesta lunch or dinner. Any takers?
Bridgette Jencks
bjencks@knology.net
Thanks for the info on the deals at the Omni hotel....I just got a room last night. Is anyone flying in Friday afternoon, arriving at Hobby around 3:00?? would love to share a taxi... Any more Californians coming? thanks for arranging all of the details. Pam in San Diego
contact pluschei@cox.net
I was just reading the comments for the fun of watching people coordinate. Love it when folks open their hearts and lives to each other. I'm already registered and my hubby gave me plane tickets for my birthday.
Then I saw Deidre's post. Oh sweet LORD, please be with this dear lady. Put your arms around her. Send her a comforter.
and Deidre, if you read this, please know that I am waiting to put my arms around you and cry with you if you can come in January.
Deirdre
oh, and my hubby is coming to Houston with me (and our daughter). He will probably want to play a round of Disc Golf on Saturday morning. Anybody else into that?
contact me at
dwruss2@emory.edu
I have a young sweet friend that is a Sr in college. She is gone from home this weekend and asked that if this posting came up, that I would add her to the list. She is needing someone to "bunk" with.
Miranda Brown
mirandabrown@live.com
She is just the sweetest Georgia peach ever!!!
I didn't get going with this in time this year to be a SMT member but am hoping that Beth continues this again in the New Year! I would love to start this with my middle school daughter!
I AM SO EXCITED !! I had previously made reservations at Holiday Inn express within walking distance to the church. I decided to call the OMNI after reading some comments that the $80.00 rate was good for more than one night. I am now staying at the OMNI from 1/21 to 1/24 in a premier King room. WOO HOO. I have been told the spa is fabulous. With the money I am saving I can rent a car or take a cab to the church. Thank you Jesus, Beth, Amanda, and all the LPM staff. Can't wait to see everyone. Love, Linda
Yea! I'm coming from Arkansas and am grateful for a room at the Omni. It looks like I'll be coming from Little Rock on Friday and probably will have to leave on the last flight out Saturday. (My birthday is the day before the event so my husband is reluctant to have me gone longer than that!)
Anyone coming into Houston Hobby noon-ish on Friday, let me know and maybe we can share a ride.
Can't wait to see everyone!
Anyone from metro Atlanta? I have a room booked at the Omni and am open to sharing. theblounts@bellsouth.net
Dawn
Dallas, GA
I had to jump back on and send a note to Deidre. I'm so sorry for your loss. NOONE can replace your friend, but we can sure love you during this time. After being in San Antonio with so many Siestas, I know these women are HUGGERS and that's one thing you can count on! My prayers are with you that you'll be able to come to Houston if circumstances are right.
God will provide if you feel you can come. Keep us posted.
2 from Dallas -- actually Irving --and we are looking to meet up with some other Siestas -- we are up for an early dinner on Friday night or may an mid-afternoon meal with others.
We are at the Omni for Friday night. Interested??? My email is judy.baggett@bakerbotts.com.
GG2002
Aww! So wish I could go!! But I'm getting married the Saturday before!! :D
Hopefully this will turn into an annual thing. Maybe I can make it next time.
Diedre - I can't imagine what you're going through right now. I encourage you, like many other siestas, to go and just get loved on. Praying for you.
Becca
Greenwell Springs, LA
I am coming from St. Louis, arriving around 11:30 on Friday. I would love to share a cab or rental car to the Omni. I am SO excited! I didn't think I would be able to come but my husband had frequent flyer miles that he insisted I use. I won't know a single siesta until I get there, but can't wait!! This scripture memory has done so much for me! You can reach me at sarahjdoyle@charter.net.
Sarah
St. Peters, MO
My sister, Chris in Seattle and I will be coming to the Siesta weekend. whoohoo!! We are so excited! Thank you, Beth, for making this weekend possible! We look forward to what the Lord has in store.
Can't wait to meet other PNW Siestas!!
Corinne in Chehalis, Washington
Hey siestas!
I am so excited about this I could just 'pop!' I would like to share a room to cut expenses and therefore don't won't to book one yet. I hope they don't fill up! I am coming from NC and would love to split rental car/cab fair with someone too.
I cannot wait to share and hear what God has done through His Word in our lives over the last year!
My email is is3015@suddenlink.net and my cell # is 252-904-1305.
Thanks!
Wendy
Anyone flying out from
Greenville, SC or Charlotte, NC?
meredithsloan@bellsouth.net
Just got registered and got my room - just gotta get the plane ticket! I can hardly wait! I've never been to Texas - I'm a coastal Virginia girl so I'm really excited to "go West"! And the thought of meeting some other siestas is almost more than I can take! I've already found another Virginia girl to travel with. We've never met but we're siestas anyway. God is so good. I really didn't want to travel alone and now, thanks to the blog, I've got a traveling companion and roommate!
Any CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS Siestas???
I'm planning to drive and would love to buddy up with someone for the commute. I will be staying at the Omni Hotel suggested on this post.
Teri
Corpus Christi, TX
ktwymore@aol.com
Can't make it though I will be with you in spirit! Have a BLAST!!
Sandi,
I would love to help you with your airfare from Minneapolis.
Please feel free to contact me at:
annieb3455@hotmail.com or 713-858-4804.
I live in Houston, about 10 minutes from the church -- was in Beth's sunday school class for years.
I'm sure I could arrange to pick you up at airport as well.
Judy B.
Can't wait to meet everyone in Houston! I'm coming by myself because I don't know anyone else who has done this scripture challenge, but I'm not worried about that at all. I know I will be among sisters even if I haven't met them yet!
Coming in Thursday or Friday from Arizona, already have plane tickets and a room at the Omni Hotel. See you all there!
To Kathy from OK!
OH, Sweet One, I am praying that the Son of Righteousness will rise with healing in His wings for you and you will go out like a calf released from the stall and head on to Houston in Jan. so I can hug your sweet little neck. I am living proof that there is life after breast cancer, as I'm sure there are many other Siestas out there that are, too. Been cancer free since my surgery in 1987! Praise to my God! Finding it was definitely a "God thing". I could go on, but I won't.
Praise Him in this, as you do in all things, and I'm sure it will be used for His glory - b/c He has promised!
Deidra, I pray for you in your loss of a dear friend. God will fill that void in your heart with Himself. Want to hug your sweet neck, too.
Can't wait! This year and God's word have been such delight!
Kathy, I want to know how you are. I think you can click on my name and email me if you want.
rwbredwood@gmail.com
Rosalye
Vicksburg, MS
mvhgirls and Wendy from NC,
We are flying from Jacksonville, NC to Charlotte to Houston on Thursday.
Flying back on Sunday morning.
Tracy L
Richlands, NC
leary15@charter.net
Amanda
Do you think the hotel will give us the same rate for the night if some of us want to stay until Sunday attend church then go home?
ginny
I am so excited. Traveling alone doesn't bother me, as I have been single all my life. However, I don't usually go to conferences like this by myself. But, this is not a conference where I will be by myself. I am flying from KC, MO Thursday night to Dallas. I will be driving with my mom and sis to Houston so we can visit. They are not attending though, as I am the black sheep of the family. I fear that they may cancel out on me so I maybe back on here in January asking if anyone has a spare bed, because one way or another, I'm in Houston January 22 and 23. ( I told my school principal that I felt a sickness coming on already. I will be sicker than a dog if I don't make it!!). Can't wait to meet every one. I have followed the blog for almost a year and feel I know you all. It is all I can think about right now.
See you in a couple of months.
Jan Witt
Deidre, please come and let us love on you.
Purefire, I am coming from Virginia too. :-)
I am not at the Omni either. I reserved and paid for my room before I knew... Like another siesta, if you all play somewhere I am totally in.
Arriving Thursday.
Anne
aczapanta@hotmail.com
I am so excited and am praying, praying, praying for God to make a way for me to come! He is faithful and things seem to be falling into place, but not quite got the 100% go ahead yet. This scripture memory team is exactly what I needed this year. My verses have come back to my mind so many different times when I really needed to hear from God. Thank you Siesta Mama for bringing this to us.
I'm tentatively staying w/a friend at the Omni...anyone know if they have a shuttle or is it too far from the airport?
If I make it, I'm coming in from Bay Area in CA, Oakland airport. Maybe my friend and I will be on the same flight as you all who are coming from that area of CA.
Can't wait to meet all of you and spend time w/Mama Beth, all you Siestas and of course, most important of all, Abba!
And to Diedra...I am so incredibly sorry for the loss of your best friend. I cannot imagine the pain you are feeling and I am so sorry. If God provides a way for you to come, I pray you will bc you will have a whole boatload of siestas waiting to wrap our arms around you and be His shoulders, His hands, His feet, His ears and His love for you. Let Him just wrap you up and tuck you in, sister. Praying for you.
Blessings!
Melissa G., Concord, CA
melissagiomi@astound.net
Oh, one more thing...Tracy L. I hope there is a meal(s)planned somehow for us all to get together and meet..anyone know if that could be worked out?
Melissa G., Concord, CA
Anyone from the Dallas area(Irving)
like to carpool on Friday and coming
home Saturday. We are staying at the
Omni Friday night. Please email if
interested. Two siestas can't wait.
jimandphyllis@verizon.net
We will be arriving on Friday @ 11:10 AM from Denver. I have rented a car. We have room for 1 or 2 others. We leave at 4:00 on Sat. Let me know if that works for you. Feel free to email me @ nelsonpf@q.com.
Pam
Arvada,CO
Hi beth
My name is Jessica Davis and I am 12 years of age. I would like to know if you want to be a follower. The name of my blog is Jessica's world. I am a big fan of your work your studies along with God has changed my life. I have never met you face to face but I would love to. I would even like to meet you in person by going to one of your sessions. Oh and you live in Texas right. I have an aunt who lives in Texas. Her name is Shanen. She lives in Dallas or Austin, Texas. See ya
My daughter and I are planning to attend - Praise God - and are from the Seattle area. My daughter is currently in Oregon. Would love to hook up with others from the area too.
Deidre, my heart goes out to you! What a hard thing to go through. I hope you get to come and I get to meet you, to give you a hug. But if even we don't get to meet, I am sure their would be oh so many other siestas waiting to hug you too!
MaryKay
Gig harbor WA
I would love to attend, but I'm just not sure that I can afford it this year. Is anyone from northeast TN going? Trusting Christ in this.
Melissa G.
Jonesborough, TN
Hey Siestas: Is there anyone, anyone out there coming from the glorious state of NJ???????
I would love to have someone to travel with! Leaving from Newark airport.
My email: kdiprospero@hotmail.com
Thanks so much.
Ms. Beth,
I can't begin to tell you what this scripture challenge has meant to me, how it has strengthened me through God's word to deal with difficult situations. At this time is doesn't look like I'll be able to join you and the other siesta's in this special celebration, but I am leaving all in God's capable hands. I just wanted you to know how much your teaching and love for God has touched my life.
Diedre: I am so sorry for your loss. On Friday we said good bye to a much loved member of our family, and as her pastor said: she's not 'lost' as we know exactly where she is, she's just left us for a little while. That thought and the scriptures I've been memorizing got me through her service. My arms are wrapped around you also.
Have a great time everyone. Wish there was some way I could beam in via computer and be with you all.
Judy in Oswego, NY
Okay as God has Provided a King size suite for me for free for Friday night. At the Hampton Inn not the Omni like the other ladies will be at. (Sorry it is only the one night.) Two ladies a free bed for the night. Any one want to take me up on it? I don't care where you are from as long as you Love my Lord. I know finances are hard right now for a lot of us so if you want to share this room with me please let me know at fmcc@q.com
Is there anyone in Katy, TX, who is going & wants to ride together? I feel blessed to be close enough to drive.....
Hi ladies! I know a lot of you have questions for our staff about various details. There are just too many for us to answer here. If you have a question about the weekend, first check out our event FAQ page and then email Jenn at jhamm@lproof.org. Thanks so much! Have a great Monday!
Amanda...thank you so much for this post! I met Yvonne in Fresno (CA)this weekend and we spent a wonderful Saturday afternoon in fellowship at a local Starbucks. It was amazing how we connected instantly by our bond in Christ. I look forward to celebrating with her in Houston as we hopefully travel together and get to experience the weekend as siesta sisters!
I am registered and waiting excitedly!
I am flying in Friday from Charlotte, NC. I am staying at the Omni and returning on Saturday afternoon.
I would love to share a ride with someone. Contact me at drakes5@comporium.net.
Can't wait!
Tracy
Fort Mill, SC
Yea! I can hardly wait! I'm coming with my daughter and hopefully our "adopted dtr/sister" in Houston!!! W
It has been and continues to be a STRETCH for me to memorize... but because I'm BELIEVING GOD the scriptures are finally coming together. I'm praying I don't freeze up when it comes time to saying them. I keep practicing in the bathroom at work saying them out loud where I have all 20 to-date posted on the bathroom stall door!!! :-)
Many Blessings to all!
Janet
I have registered to go and have my room at the Omni but do not have plane reservations yet.
I will be flying out of Raleigh Durham, NC sometime on Thursday and returning on Saturday sometime early evening. And will be traveling alone.
Contact me at younge@stephensfv.com or
enyoung@embarqmail.com
Ernie
I realize that my first post was not clear. A friend and I are flying Southwest and arriving @ 11:10 AM (Hobby airport) on Friday. We have room for 1-2 to the Omni. We will return to the airport (Hobby) about 2:00 on Sat. afternoon. Please email me @ nelsonpf@q.com. Hope this helps someone.
Anyone from Georgia driving?!?!
I am so praying for a way out to Houston. I graduate from college this December, and it would be the ULTIMATE graduation present...but with all of my graduation fees and with moving and in the midst of trying to find a job... I just don't have the money to make this trip.
I'm praying for a way... and I think it would be easier to come up with a way if I were able to share a cost. Even if I have to sell plasma.. Ha! (J/k...kind of) I just really want to share in this with you wonderful women of God!!
Yolanda has already mentioned me on here.. I've been out of internet range... E-mail me?
I'm 23 from Georgia!
mirandabrown@live.com
Anyone coming through or close to Eufaula AL??
I need a ride! I can meet you somewhere on 65 or 10.
vsandifer@eufaula.rr.com
Thanks, Vicki
My older sis and her friend are going, matiaskardia.blogspot.com, check her blog out here ya'll!:):)
katiegfromtennessee
Looks like I can make it! Or so I hope, please send up a word of prayer as I will be flying Stand-By. Which may mean I'll be getting bumped.....
I'll be traveling alone but that's okay because as a mom of 5 rowdy boys---I'm looking forward to a grand GIRL'S night out!!
Thanks to my husband for saying, "Yeah, you should do that. I'm proud of you for setting that goal for yourself."
Until later.......OnYa!
I just booked my flight...and I am so excited!! I'm coming from Minnesota and will arrive at IAH around 10:00 Friday morning. I think I'll take a shuttle to the Omni hotel unless anyone wants to share a cab. I am so trusting that God is going to continue to be in the details of this trip. It's such an adventure!! A journey with Him :) I feel that He's just as excited as I am! He's got big, beautiful, unique plans for us all...I can't wait to see them unfold!!
Hey there! Any other travelers from Mississippi? Jackson area? Let me know at mitzbrookwood@yahoo.com
{Trying this again with a little less contact information...}
I've already made (and paid for) my hotel reservations, so I won't be able to stay at the Omni with everyone else :( .... but I'd LOVE to come play if the opportunity presents itself! :)
I will be staying at the DOUBLETREE by the Galleria for 3 nights (1/21, 1/22, 1/23).
I plan on renting a car to get me to & from the airport/HFBC. I would be happy to offer a ride to anyone who needs it!
SO EXCITED to meet new friends! :)
If you'd like to contact me, my email address is: amandamayonline at gmail.com
Amanda
Olympia, WA
Would you all please pray for God to make a way for those who would like to go - for guidance as well as provision. I'm having a hard time knowing if it's lack of faith that keeps me from registering or if He knows there's another place He wants me to use His money.
It looks like God is making a way for me to come!!! I'm so excited, I'm about to SCREAM!! Why do I EVER doubt His goodness??? I registered, I have a room, now I just need a plane ticket and a ride to the hotel! My God is who He says He is
My God can do what He says He can do
I am who He says I am
I can do all things through Christ
God's Word is alive and active in me!!
I think we ALL need that reminder!
Thank you so, so much, Jesus!
Barbra
Oxford, PA
I am so excited to have just booked my flight! I am arriving at Hobby around 10:00 on Friday morning and flying out at 2:00pm on Sat. Would love to find someone to carpool with one way or the other! My email is
teresaator@yahoo.com
CAN'T WAIT!!
Thank you!
I am so thankful that my friend, Debbi, saw this, since I have been without internet for 8 days, and
we got one of the rooms!!!
I have a ticket for Deeper Still in Jan., that I am going to have to give up, because of work and family conflicts. I know God is planning for me to go to Houston in Jan., instead! It wouldn't have been good for me to take off work for both.
Thank you again!
Siesta's at the Omni! There is a restaurant on the premises called NOE. how 'bout we all meet there at 7pm... for those who are in town on Thursday?
Jackie from Platte City MO
I am SO excited to be attending this awesome celebration! I can't tell you how challenging and yet rewarding this year of intense focus on scripture memorization has been for me. I'm hooked. :)
Vicki Judd
Chehalis, WA
GREAT plan! I am not staying at the Omni, but I will happily crash the party so I can meet you all. :-)
Anne
Anyone flying out of Detroit, Michigan on the 22nd of Jan.? Would be nicer to travel with someone. Delta mid-morning - using my airlmiles allows me the trip only on Delta. I live in Canada about l hour south of Detroit, the most southern tip of Canada, near the Point jutting into Lake Erie. Hope to see a comment later.... thanks.
Kathy
I'm coming from Southern Oregon with my husband & I'm so excited to meet all of you. But I come with a heavy heart. On Friday my Mentor, the very woman who instilled an improtance in me to memorize scripture, lost her battle with cancer. Just days before she past her husband told me she was reviewing her scripture memory verses. She has shown me how important memorization is.
Finish well ladies. I'm looking forward to this event and can't wait to put faces with all these names.
Christina
Roseburg, OR
Just registered!
Flying in from Portland, Oregon.
Hello Siestas :-) Anyone traveling from Maine, NH, or Mass? I live in Maine...will either fly out of Portland, Maine, Manchester, NH, or Boston. Let me know, blessings!!
Laurie T.
Richmond, ME
ltomascik35@gmail.com
Anyone coming from New Hampshire?
Lyn
Littleton NH
If there are any E TN Siestas out there, please let me know. I am not sure what my opportunity will be in January but I sure want to go!
Fran Dockins
Corryton, TN
Dear ones,
God is so good - I'm so excited! I'd written earlier to ask for prayer for some of us who wanted to go but didn't yet sense God's leading. I decided to go ahead by faith and started researching plane fares. Found one option that was pretty reasonable but I couldn't buy the ticket right away. By the time I was able to get online - the price had gone up $40 or so. I was pretty bummed but reminded myself God was sovereign and had a reason in allowing that to happen. That afternoon I shared about it with my friend while we were exercising. She has a daughter in Houston and when I told her she got a funny look on her face and said "If you could stay longer and had a free place to stay could you go then?" Bingo! We're flying down together and her daughter and husband are letting me stay with them. A double blessing - a kind invitation from a friend and a chance to come to the celebration. God is good - and creative with His children!
Now a question - is anyone out there driving to First Baptist from the Kingwood area? I'll have a rented car but am somewhat directionally challenged so would love to hook up with someone!
Blessings,
Becky B.
I'm so excited for this event! I'm also trying to reach Beth Moss from WA. Beth, this is Angie used-to-Kilcup and I'm planning on going too if finances work out. Maybe together we can figure something out. My email is wunderang@hotmail.com or my phone is 253-345-1560.
Angie Wunderlich
Anyone coming from Maine??? Email me at ltomascik35@gmail.com
I live in Richmond and hope to fly out of Portland...maybe Boston or Manchester, NH if necessary.
Got a question. Could you set up a page with the names of those registered? That way we can verify that we are SUCCUSSFULLY registered. Just want to make certain I got it all right in plenty of time. Any other details I'll leave up to you to decide...cities, for purposes of connectios, etc.
I'd just like to be able to check that I'm successfully registered in plenty of time to correct the situation if not. Thanks!
Soooo exciting. Can't wait to start the new year off with a bang. Just finished the year seeing Beth, Kay and Priscilla. So looking forward to the celebration. I live in Wichita Falls, TX. Anyone going from my neck of the state? My email is slchisum@sbcglobal.net
I am coming in on Thursday via plane and meeting a friend driving in. We are both staying over until Sunday.
Are there any "side" Siesta gatherings that any one knows of or is willing to share?
Thank you and looking forward to being in Houston with many of you in almost a month!!!
I am so excited because I just bought my plane tickets to come from North Carolina! I will be staying with some friends in Houston for most of my trip, but I'm looking to share a room with someone for Friday night. Does anyone have extra room?
Jean
I am gathering info to help coordinate travel arrangements and siesta gatherings during surrounding the celebration. Feel free to check out my blog to get to "know" me a bit. If you would like to get on the list, e-mail me at kingandqueen31@hotmail.com I know this isn't the best avenue, but it's worth a try!
I have read through all of these comments and not one Canadian siesta??? Any siestas coming from Canada for this???
For those who haven't yet booked, I found a super deal on priceline.com. You choose your hotel rating (I chose 4 stars) and enter the amount you're willing to pay (I chose $60 USD) and click "buy." My hubby and I will be staying at the Hilton Houston Post Oak (where rooms typically go for $130) for a mere $60 per night! The only catch is that you don't get to choose your hotel - you select the area of the city and whichever hotel accepts your price is where you stay. Now, if only I could find flights this way...
Can't wait to meet you all, celebrate with you, and worship our Mighty Saviour together! Thank-you, Beth, for hosting this get-together and for spurring us on to bury the Word in our hearts. *hugs*
Hi Siesta's! i am registered and planning to go. Traveling from E TN, would love to contact someone flying out of Knoxville.
ktsnodgrass@gmail.com
Kelly Snodgrass
Hi Loretta from Wiggins, Ms here...email is lorettaguthrie@gmail.com
I'll be traveling alone & staying in one of the scholarship rooms. I would love to team up with someone else who needs a travel buddy. I'll be leaving from Gulfport, MS if anyone has a layover or connection there...let me know.
I’m so excited. I'm registerd and flying out of Jackson, MS Friday morning. I can’t wait to meet some of my siestas. :)
Cindy Gandy
Hazlehurst, MS
I'm coming from the DFW area & looking forward to it.
I even ordered the t-shirt & I NEVER wear anything black (except shoes) - but such an exclusive garment could not be passed by.
Dear LPM Ladies,
The Omni is totally booked. Can you please steer me to another hotel close to the church?
Any siestas have a room & need to cancel? I'd be glad to take yours.
Thanks.
I will be arriving at Houston Hobby Airport at 11:40am on Friday and will need to be back at Houston Hobby around 2:30pm on Saturday. I have rented a car and would be more than happy to give someone a ride. No need to share the cost...I would be grateful for a passenger to read the MapQuest. Seems a lot safer since I'm from Illinois! I'm also up for a late lunch or early dinner on Friday at Pappasitos (Mexican restaurant recommended by the LPM staff).
Karessa Huber
Peoria, IL
karessahuber@comcast.net
UPDATE: On the 22nd I'll have a layover in TN email lorettaguthrie@gmail.com for details and we can travel together.
Hi, I'm Lu. I am traveling by myself from Raleigh, NC on a Continental flight arriving at George Bush Int. I am staying at the Omni Houston in a rm w/2 doubles. I also have a car rented, so I might be able to help someone out. (keep in mind that I've never driven in Texas before) I'm staying 'til Sunday afternoon -planning to visit church while I'm there.
My email is whtduck64@aol.com, if I can help.
I just want to pop in and ask for prayers to make it in a timely fashion. I will flying stand-by and often that means getting "bumped" off the flight. I have the room and car reserved, I just need a seat on the plane! I don't mind sharing a ride, but I'm hesitant to ask or offer since I am unsure of my arrival status! I've been working and I am (mostly) ready.........so, please if you have a second, pray the Lord's will be done in this. And not so secretly I'm hoping that means that I'll make it safely! Hugs to all my siestas. OnYa, Tonya
My daughter and I are arriving on Thursday at IAH and would love to meet for dinner that night so please count us in. Is there anyone leaving Saturday to the airport right after the conference and share the cost to the airport?
Not sure what the best way to do this; renting the expense of a car or take a shuttle to the hotel and a cab to and from the church and then to the airport after the conference? Is that even possible with so many siesta's?
Can you tell, I have not done this before??? :~)
Any suggestions?
For any interested this is probably what I'm doing to get to and from the airport..
www.supershuttle.com
It's about $25 (one way) from airport to hotel. I despise driving on busy roads, let alone unfamiliar ones. Renting a car is not an option for me!
Since I won't have a car, my biggest concern is getting to and from the church from the Omni. I guess I could take a cab but would be more fun to hook up with a siesta to ride with. I'll pitch in for gas!
You can find me through my blog...just leave a comment.
So excited!
"Joy in the journey"
...please contact me to see if we can share a ride from the airport to the hotel. I am flying from Fargo to Minn. then to Houston but haven't actually booked my flight yet so thought I would see what flight you are on. Contact: moslander@nvc.net.
Also, the Hilton Garden Inn still has several rooms available for the SMT group. The group rate is $79.00/ four breakfast passes per room/ no parking fee. Since the Omni is full, I opted for this. Many others are there also. There number is 713-212-1503. Any other siestas staying at the Hilton...would you be intereseted in sharing taxi cost to and from event?? Should we try and organize a meal before the Friday night event?? My contact is above.
Prayer Lady
I live in Pasadena, TX just off Beltway 8 and I-45 S. I would love to carpool with someone. Anyone out there who would like to meet and go together? You can contact me at: bettiewillpray@yahoo.com
Look forward to hearing from someone.biragoes
Anyone from the Pearland, TX area planning to go? I'd love to carpool. Contact me at cheryl dot stanley at gmail dot com.
Howdy! I registered a while back but just lately learned the family I'm staying with (Kingwood area) recommends staying closer to FBC Friday night because of the traffic.
I have a reservation at Drury Inn - Galleria location but not sure about getting back and forth to the church. Anyone else at that location who'd like to share a cab?
Or.. Anyone at the Omni who still needs someone to share a room?
My e-mail is daveandbeckybell @hotmail.com
Dear Lord, please be in these last minute details for all of us.
See you all soon!
I am flying in on Continetal Airlines from Memphis arriving Friday 11:05 a.m. at IAH Houston Intercont and leaving Sat. on a 6:55 pm flight. I would love to share the cost of a rental car with someone and also enjoy the fellowship. If you are interested please email me at emoskovitz@gmail.com
Blessings!
Eleanor
Just to let everyone know there is a shuttle from the George Bush Airport to OMNI and back. If all else fails I will be utilizing this. Then catching a ride or a cab or whatever God provides to and from SSMTC. I and my loved ones take comfort and rejoice that God has provided this basic form of transportation. If He provides further more greatly praises to Him, but if not praises to Him nonetheless, and God forbid if these plans don't pan out then praises to Him still. All glory to Him Who holds me...us all...in His hands.
What do you guys think?
I'm really cutting it close to get there Friday night. My flight gets in at 4:30 and am taking a shuttle from the airport. It will be rush hour and not sure if I'll have time to make it to the Omni and then the church. Plus I'd need a ride to the church and everybody might already be gone to get a good seat! Would it be better to take the shuttle straight to the church? (I checked and they will do that!) If anyone else is flying in around 4:30 we can book our shuttle reservation together and save some $$. Let me know! What a whirlwind trip but what a thrill!!
Kelli
I will be traveling with another
lady to Houston on Friday. We have
room for 2 ladies to ride with us.
We are staying at the OMNI and will be leaving Friday morning from Irving, Texas. If you would like to ride with us, please email me.
jimandphyllis@verizon.net
Sorry I was under the impression that the shuttle was free.
SuperShuttle (they have a web site) is the name of the George Bush (IAH) shuttle. From what I've gathered, from this airport to the OMNI (not west side) Hotel is $24.00/person and to the church is $29.00 for the first person and $7 for every additional person. I just got off the phone with them. It's best to call at least 24 hrs in advanced of needing the service but at the very least 5 hrs or you run the risk of not getting service. Ok I just recalled them to ask about the "exclusive" sevice this is more economical @ $75.00/ride from IAH to church and back to IAH for 1 to 10 people. I wonder if LP could get like a group rate type thing going for them running back and forth all day or all weekend?
Again sorry about the miss information before.
Oh and OMNI does not have a shuttle service; I called them the other day.
ET - I am coming from Canada (Toronto) and I know of one other woman coming from Edmonton.
Hope we can connect at the event!!
Note to LPM staff: the email about the shirts went into my bulk folder so i'm wondering if there were any others that went in there as well which I didn't catch. I did get an email way back from Jenn saying I would get a scholarship room, but haven't heard anything else.......have I missed something?
My email is: wiredfortravel at rogers dot com
Judith
I will arriving at Hobby about 3 on Thursday. Count me in for a meal that night. I have a rent car so if someone needs a ride let me know. I will also be going to the airport on Friday morning about 9 to pick up fellow siesta, Mitz. If you need a ride at that time please contact me.
Mitz and I will be returning to the Hobby Airport Sunday late morning. Contact me if you need a ride.
Kathy Land
bkl6347@hotmail.com
Audrey Howie's gals are wearing pink to the airports and such to meet with each other... it will be so awesome once at the event to see how big a sea of pink we can engulf Houston with. So very excited!
God, thank You for these ladies, who are willing to not only follow You but who are also willing to literally and figuratively go the extra mile to come along side and be longsuffurers as well toward Your Beloveds. Gives us all Your peace in knowing that You have every detail down to the minute in order before us. Give us strength to endure, boldness to stand, and Your hand of protection to guide so that You alone are honoured, magnified, and glorified through this entire event. In Your precious Son's name I pray amen.
Anyone want to meet for dinner on Friday at Pappasito's on Friday? My friend Lisa & I are flying in Friday afternoon from Michigan and are hoping to be at there by 4:30 so we can have time to eat & visit with any other Siestas who are interested and get to the church by 6pm. Let me know & I'll reserve a table. Contact me by email ahroeser@ comcast.net or my cell# is 248-894=5604.
We are so excited to praise & worship our Lord with Travis & crew, can't wait to hear what God has to share with us through Beth, and hope we can get to know some new sisters in Christ!
Ada Roeser from Rochester, MI
After all the planning and work to get to Houston, it is all going to boil down to the weather. Please pray as I have to drive 2 1/2 to Fargo, ND to catch my plane and we are in the middle of a freezing rain and snow storm drama. National weather service in Aberdeen said the highways to Fargo are slippery and foggy and will remain that way for 24 hours. Pray siestas!
Robin.....I am praying!
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