Masquerade:
What Mask Are You Hiding Behind?
October 20 in Ellisburg
Connie Silva was on the brink of suicide when a friend invited her to church. Connie accepted the invitation and now helps other women deal with the hardships that life can bring. Connie will share her story and music in a message titled “Masquerade: What Mask Are You Hiding Behind” on Saturday, October 20 at the Ellisburg Methodist Church.
The free 10am-12noon program is presented by Live More Ministries following a free breakfast offered by the Ellisburg Methodist Church Women.
Connie survived 23 years in an abusive marriage while also raising a mentally-handicapped child. She says, “We often pretend to be someone we are not to hide our circumstances or to impress someone or to sustain misbeliefs about ourselves. The Bible teaches us the truth that we are beautiful and we don’t need to hide behind a mask.”
Connie now shares her inspirational message by speaking, performing concerts, and through a published record album. She will sing and speak on October 20th in Ellisburg. This is the Ellisburg Methodist Church’s 100th anniversary in the existing church building.
Friday, September 14, 2012
Friday, July 20, 2012
S.H.A.P.E. Your World with Hope
Ann Elyse Foltz, who has shared her faith in West Africa, with children in Good News Clubs and with adults recovering from drug and alcohol addiction, will offer the insights she has gained from her diverse experiences at the Live More Ministries program at the Rodman Community Church in Rodman, NY, on Saturday, August 18. She will lead an exercise in personal reflection to help the women attending the program discover how their S.H.A.P.E. – spirit, heart, abilities, personality, and experiences – has uniquely equipped them for service.
The free program begins at 10am following a breakfast offered by the churchwomen from 9:00 am to 9:45 am.
In 2000, Ann Elyse traveled to France to study the French language. From 2001-2004, she served with Wycliff Bible Translators’ literacy program in West Africa. She helped train adult literacy teachers to teach the written form of their language in preparation for a Bible translation in their own language.
While working with the Ministry of Jesus in the nations of Togo and Benin, Ann Elyse helped with a community development farm that grew rice, corn and millet and taught beekeeping as a source of income. She also participated in an annual ethnomusicology conference that brought six different language groups together to learn how to praise God with their unique form of musical worship.
After returning to the U.S. in 2004, Ann Elyse co-directed a drug and alcohol counseling center in Pennsylvania with her parents, Pastor Ray and Ginny Merritt. Ginny was the speaker at Live More Ministries’ second program. Ann Elyse’s presentation is the 12th Live More event.
Ann Elyse moved to Northern New York after marrying Craig Foltz in 2005. She is currently a French teacher in the Watertown City School District, and also teaches Good News Club for 1st-5th-graders at the South Jefferson Central School District Wilson Building.
Ann Elyse says she was inspired by previous Live More Ministries’ speaker Fawn Sunderland who spoke about blending light and dark fabrics into a beautiful quilt and how the light and dark moments in one’s life create unique experiences that equip someone to help others. She hopes that each woman will come away from the Live More program in August with not only a clear picture of the skills, abilities and personality that she uniquely has, but with a firmly set goal of how she can use her S.H.A.P.E. to serve her Savior.
The free program begins at 10am following a breakfast offered by the churchwomen from 9:00 am to 9:45 am.
In 2000, Ann Elyse traveled to France to study the French language. From 2001-2004, she served with Wycliff Bible Translators’ literacy program in West Africa. She helped train adult literacy teachers to teach the written form of their language in preparation for a Bible translation in their own language.
While working with the Ministry of Jesus in the nations of Togo and Benin, Ann Elyse helped with a community development farm that grew rice, corn and millet and taught beekeeping as a source of income. She also participated in an annual ethnomusicology conference that brought six different language groups together to learn how to praise God with their unique form of musical worship.
After returning to the U.S. in 2004, Ann Elyse co-directed a drug and alcohol counseling center in Pennsylvania with her parents, Pastor Ray and Ginny Merritt. Ginny was the speaker at Live More Ministries’ second program. Ann Elyse’s presentation is the 12th Live More event.
Ann Elyse moved to Northern New York after marrying Craig Foltz in 2005. She is currently a French teacher in the Watertown City School District, and also teaches Good News Club for 1st-5th-graders at the South Jefferson Central School District Wilson Building.
Ann Elyse says she was inspired by previous Live More Ministries’ speaker Fawn Sunderland who spoke about blending light and dark fabrics into a beautiful quilt and how the light and dark moments in one’s life create unique experiences that equip someone to help others. She hopes that each woman will come away from the Live More program in August with not only a clear picture of the skills, abilities and personality that she uniquely has, but with a firmly set goal of how she can use her S.H.A.P.E. to serve her Savior.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Defiant Joy ~ May 12th
Carol McLeod has been described as a menopausal woman overly fond of chocolate who doesn’t like cleaning her house. She hates to shop, but loves to jog. On Saturday, May 12, 2012, the popular author, conference speaker, and Telly-award winner will speak on “Defiant Joy!” at the Lorraine United Methodist Church, 20560 Rt. 189.
McLeod brings a powerful personal story of how God brought her to desperation, rescue, and renewal to the May 12th program that begins at 12 noon with a free luncheon prepared by the Lorraine United Methodist Church Youth. The presentation begins at 1:15pm.
McLeod of Just Joy Ministries will share practical Biblical teaching with her own special brand of hope and humor. The author of two books and the Telly Award-winning teaching DVD entitled “The Rooms of a Woman’s Heart” describes herself as “just a girl head over heels in love with Jesus and passionately addicted to His Word.”
McLeod’s “Defiant Joy!” message explores why so many Christians struggle with joy-filled living with eight steps for overcoming emotions, including depression and bitterness, that hold back victorious faith-filled living.
McLeod, a graduate of Oral Roberts University, was the first Women’s Chaplain and the first women to speak at the university’s Vespers. She established Just Joy Ministries in the greater Buffalo, NY, area to help women navigate the challenging journey of life with joy.
Michele Porter of Pierrepont Manor, NY, won the presentation and made a gift of it to Lorraine United Methodist Church and to Live More Ministries, a Christian women’s ministry based in the southern Jefferson County area.
McLeod of Just Joy Ministries will share practical Biblical teaching with her own special brand of hope and humor. The author of two books and the Telly Award-winning teaching DVD entitled “The Rooms of a Woman’s Heart” describes herself as “just a girl head over heels in love with Jesus and passionately addicted to His Word.”
McLeod’s “Defiant Joy!” message explores why so many Christians struggle with joy-filled living with eight steps for overcoming emotions, including depression and bitterness, that hold back victorious faith-filled living.
McLeod, a graduate of Oral Roberts University, was the first Women’s Chaplain and the first women to speak at the university’s Vespers. She established Just Joy Ministries in the greater Buffalo, NY, area to help women navigate the challenging journey of life with joy.
Michele Porter of Pierrepont Manor, NY, won the presentation and made a gift of it to Lorraine United Methodist Church and to Live More Ministries, a Christian women’s ministry based in the southern Jefferson County area.
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