Hey Friends –
It’s hard to believe this is the last A to Z Scripture Memory 2012 update. Wow! What an exciting adventure it has been!
Almost exactly one year ago, I shared the vision for memorizing 26 new verses in 2012 A to Z style (recap here). I’ll never forget when the first day alone we had nearly 100 new families – both near and very far – committing to Scripture Memory. Woo Hoo!
I’ve loved getting updates and pictures from around the country. Here are just a few highlights..
Writing verse on mirror with dry erase marker
Andrea in Texas sent this fun idea
You may recall when I was on Spring Break, my friend JJ’s whole family was current with their A to Z verses. Check out her sweet Emma reviewing all the verses she had learned so far…
Another fun memorizing idea
A huge note of THANKS to everyone who has participated! I’ve loved seeing your pictures, reading your blog posts, cheering you on, but most importantly, I’ve loved hearing how memorizing God’s Word has made an impact for you and your family.
Yay God! Yay you! (Picture me throwing confetti here for you!)
Me & my sweet friend Erin – cheering for YOU!
Whether you’ve memorized 1 verse, 13, or all 26 – please remember, this journey has been about progress not perfection!
In our family, some made it further than others. Trust me, not everyone made it to Z – BUT God has blessed our efforts. Watch for a fun story about how the verses impacted my son Jake coming soon…
Also, please know I apologize for not posting more towards the end of the challenge. When I started in January, I had no idea my Red Hot Faith Bible study writing deadline would coincide with the end of this challenge (plus the holidays, hockey season, etc..). Thank you for your grace!
Let’s get this Finish Line party started! I believe in starting well and ending well! I’d love to send some goodies your way!
- I’d love to send a festive “finish line” care package to anyone who has memorized all 26 verses! (Please let me know if I should address it to you, your family, etc..).
- Also, if you started with us and are committed to keep going and not give up until you reach Z, please let me know. I’ll pick 5 random friends and send a “keep going” care package to you!
- Additionally, if you are just stumbling across this A to Z Challenge for the first time, and would like to give A to Z Memorizing a try in 2013 – please let me know. I’ll pick 5 random new “A to Z’ers” and send a Versepack to you with all 26 verses.(You can also find a complete list of the A to Z verses here.)
Yippee! If you’ve been a part of this journey, please join the fun! I’d love for you to send your favorite Scripture memory tip, a picture, an idea, etc… Share with us please!
May God bear MUCH FRUIT from the seeds you’ve been planting in your heart and mind!
Job well done!
Sweet blessings,
P.S. A note of thanks to Verseability, who made the custom A-Z Versepack that contains all 26 of the verses for the year. As you know, the Versepacks are business card sized and perfect for carrying in your purse or pocket. Darlene is offering them for a special price of $ 5.00, plus shipping. You can order them by e-mailing: darlenedykstra@yahoo.com. Be sure to mention *She Sparkles* to get the special rate.
Woo Hoo! I made it to the finish line! I’m so excited – I think this is the first time I’ve started something long-term like this and finished it! Thanks so much for putting it together 🙂
Congratulations, Lisa! Way to go!!! I love that not only did you complete the challenge, that you’ve encouraged others to join you on the journey. Job well done! xoxo
P.S. Watch your email for a fun celebratory gift! 🙂
Oh my. We started and stopped a few times! However, the cards sit out on the piano, and I must tell you that each child, on their own, hand wrote each verse into a notebook so they could have their “own” copies. I think I’ll start over in January with the goal of being consistent and doing the whole year!
Amelia, any time spent memorizing God’s Word is time well spent. I love the idea of your kinds handwriting the verses in their own notebooks. What a great mama you are! Way to go!
You are such a good encourager and natural cheerleader! What a blessing you’ve been to others this year with this challenge.
Oh Brenda, it is so easy to encourage the amazing women (and men) who stop by *She Sparkles*. Thanks for all YOUR encouraging words. You bless me time and time again! 🙂
I have finished. It was a great challenge. I learned so much and grew so much closer to the Lord. I think I’m gonna continue the memory challenge on 2013!
Woo Hoo! Way to go, Carol! Job well done!!!! Any tips you’d like to share? I’d love to hear your ideas! 🙂
I think this is a great idea. I would love to start this in 2013 with my 16 year old daughter. We love a good competition, and this will help us in so many ways!
Beth – what a great idea! I originally started the A to Z challenge to memorize verses with my high school son. Please send me your mailing address, and I’d love to send some A to Z tools your way! 🙂
Hi Cindy- I would love to memorize verses with you this year! Thanks for such an encouraging website. -Shonda
Hi Cindy I have memorized most of the verses but not necessarily where they are found . So I guess I am still working on it 🙂
We are still going. We are on U right now. I printed the verses on our printer and put it on the fridge where we all see it. I have them all saved as I switch to a new verse and we review them all from time to time.
We just finished up our Y and Z verses!!! My girls and I have used the versability KidZ memory verse book at our breakfast table and I have found that the repetition has helped my 3 year old remember many of the verses. My 6 year old knows almost all of them (minus the references on some)! Thank you so much for this fun idea and giving us something to memorize together!! My girls do AWANA at our church and both have age appropriate memory verses, but I already know most of them so there’s not a challenge for me. This A-Z challenge has been a challenge for me, yet still attainable even for my oldest with hard work!! We will keep the booklet at our table and review them one morning a week like we have been and keep them fresh in our minds and hearts!! I love the book and verse pack because sometimes I don’t take time to get online and check for the latest verse…so we have them available even when we are busy! Thank you for the encouragement!! Are you doing another series this year or taking a break? I am joining with the Living Proof Blog (Beth Moore’s) Siesta Scripture Memory team to learn 26 new verses this year as well…but I will choose them based on what God is teaching me…kind of fun to be personalized:) I think I will just help the girls with their Awana memeory verses and review our A-Z verses all year!!
This is always something I keep meaning to do. I never stick with it. I would love to do this in 2013. When are we starting?