God Puts the Pieces Together

On Saturday, January 28, 2012, in Adams, Live More Ministries presents quilter Fawn Sunderland speaking on “God Puts the Pieces Together.” With quilts as illustrations, Sunderland will share thoughts on how the experiences of fear and confusion to joy and peace can blend into a life well-lived. Saint Cecilia’s Catholic Church, 17 Grove Street, will host the free 10am-12noon program with music. Sa...int Cecelia’s Church Women will offer a free breakfast from 9-9:45am.

Fawn is a commissioned lay minister with the Catholic Church, Prayer Coordinator with the international Stonecroft Ministries, National Day of Prayer Coordinator for the Watertown, NY, area, and a member of the Ladies of HOG (Harley Owners Group). She teaches adult Christian initiation classes at St. Cecilia’s and is an international speaker on matters of Christian faith.

“My life has been a wild and woolly ride that has included unexpected freak storms, a disability and depression, but I have also prayed and found God’s peace. At the January 28 Live More program, I look forward to sharing how God makes all the pieces of our lives fit together for ourselves and so we can bless others,” Fawn says.

God's Promises

On Saturday, October 22, 2011, Live More Ministries presents a coffee house-style program by Donna Wratten at the Woodville Congregational Church in Woodville, NY. Donna will speak on God’s promise to walk with believers through any storm or trial. Her program will be filled with music as Donna and her husband Fred have been worship leaders for more than 30 years.

The free program includes a 9-9:45am breakfast served by the Woodville Congregational Church Women and a 10am-12noon presentation. All women are welcome.

Woodville Congregational Church at the corner of State Route 193 and 5868 State Route 120 in Woodville, NY, recently completed a new entry addition to the historic church that dates to the early 19th century.

God's Hand in Life's Losses

On Saturday, August 20th, Live More Ministries presents a panel of four women sharing their real-life experiences with divorce; suicide; the loss of self-esteem, income, homes and stability; and the death of a child. Grace Gardner, Jill Gratch, Kathy Sheley, and Donna Sievers will inspire women with the message of hope and restoration that is found in Christ. The free 10am-12noon program at Honeyville Baptist Church on Route 177 east of Adams Center includes breakfast served by the Honeyville Baptist Church Women from 9-9:45am.

Saturday, May 7 - Living Ready

On Saturday, May 7, 2011, Live More Ministries presents Patty Giles speaking on “Bridal Preparations: Living Ready for Christ’s Return” at Zion Episcopal Church in Pierrepont Manor, NY. The free 10am - 12noon program includes breakfast served by the Episcopal Church Women of Zion from 9-9:45am.

“It is on my heart to help people prepare for the return of Christ so they are not caught off guard. I believe this is crucial for people already in the church and for those who have not yet been born again,” Patty says. “This preparation is similar to a bride preparing for a wedding.”

Patty came to know the Lord after losing her only child, an 18-year-old son, to a car accident in 1988. Patty has ministered the Gospel on mission trips to Ethiopia, Ghana and India. She chairs the Mission Task Force, is a member of the worship team, and volunteers as an art and music teacher at Faith Fellowship Church in Watertown. Patty is married and lives in Adams Center, NY.

Live More Ministries is a Christian women’s ministry based in the southern Jefferson County area and offering quarterly programs at various locations. All women are welcome at May 7 program. Zion Episcopal Church, built in 1836, is part of a 5-building National Historic District. The church is easily found on NYS Route 193 east of Interstate Route 81 and west of US Route 11.

Saturday, February 5th - Leaving a Legacy

On Saturday, February 5, 2011, Live More Ministries presents author and mentor Margaret “Margie” Harryman speaking on “What We Leave Behind” at the Adams Village Baptist Church, 24 East Church Street, Adams. The free 10am - 12noon program includes breakfast served from 9-9:45am; all women are welcome.

Since 2004, Margaret has mentored more than 140 women through her 12-week course on the eight things that older women are supposed to teach younger women, as found in Titus 2:4-5. At the February 5th program, Margaret will share what she wants to leave the next generation. She says, “What we leave behind us impacts those around us, whether it is family members, co-workers, or the community. What we do today can positively or negatively affect generations. Wherever we go, we leave an imprint and I encourage people to choose to leave a trail of goodness and mercy, as in Psalm 23:6."

Margaret has been happily married to Dr. Bob Harryman for 32 years. She is a busy mother of six and grandmother of four. She has been homeschooling since 1984 and is presently in 6th grade studies with their youngest child. The family has lived on Dry Hill since 1987.

Margaret will have copies of her book “Letters to Krista” available for purchase at the February 5th program. The book uses a series of letters to teach lessons in living based on Biblical principles.