"You are the light of the world" ~ Live More Ministries' 10th Anniversary

Live More Ministries has offered quarterly programming for women at churches throughout Jefferson County since September 2009. On Saturday, October 5, past program presenters including speakers, authors, artists, a humorist, and singers will unite for Live More Ministries’ 10th anniversary celebration at the Adams Village Baptist Church, 24 East Church Street in Adams, NY. The celebration theme is “The Light of the World.” There is no cost to attend. A complimentary breakfast will be served from 9:00 am to 9:45 am; the program with music, presentations, and door prizes will run from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. All are welcome. 

Past Live More Ministries program presenters have shared personal stories and presented messages in word, art and song on such topics as mercy; overcoming obstacles, including depression, severe physical injury, chronic illness, and disability; forgiveness; finding a divine purpose; prison ministry; suicide prevention; overseas missions, including Operation Christmas Child; and the true meaning of Christmas. 

Live More Ministries began as a way to bring Christian speakers and programming to those unable to travel long distances for larger conferences and events and has attracted 80 to 250 people for its free programs. Sales of gently used faith-themed books support the ministry. Speakers often have tables with products for purchase. Local churches interested in hosting a Live More program may contact Chris at 315-767-2058, or email sallyj@twcny.rr.com. 

Listen, Listen and Love, Love: Speaker to Share Journey to a Prison Ministry

On Saturday, July 6, at Emmanuel Church, 40 East Church Street, Adams, N.Y., speaker Carol Jefford will inspire others to change their lives through a simple act of trust. The 10 am to 12 pm program is free, and follows a complimentary, optional breakfast from 9 to 9:45 am. 

“I hope sharing my amazing journey that prepared me for a ministry I said I would never do will inspire others to make a decision to change their lives for the better as well,” says Jefford.

Jefford’s presentation will touch on the epidemic of drug and alcohol addiction, family dynamics, isolation following the death of a spouse, the incarceration of a child, and how, there but for divine grace, anyone could be in prison.

She will share how life and family experiences combined to prepare her to become part of the Kairos Prison Ministry International program that offers a four-day, faith-based weekend experience at participating correctional facilities in the spring and fall of the year. The interdenominational ministry currently serves in 37 states and nine countries.

“Working through the prison ministry has shown me how easily one poor choice can cause a person to lose nearly everything, everything but God. Whether you are in prison for a crime or in a prison of your own making, you can learn to put God in control and that will change your life in ways you could never imagine,” says Jefford, a former Adams resident now living in Florida.

This Live More Ministries program is a free presentation by the Christian women's outreach offering programming quarterly at churches throughout Jefferson County. All are welcome. 

Speaker from Ghana to Present “Seed of Purpose” May 18 in Adams Center; Sharing the Value of Faith, Family, Education, Giving Back

On Saturday, May 18, Live More Ministries and Adams Center Baptist Church, 13394 US Route 11, Adams Center, N.Y., will host Dr. Anna Adjei-Barrett of Ghana, Africa, sharing her personal story titled “Seed of Purpose” about finding one’s divine purpose. 


Dr. Barrett is the founder of Global Partnerships, Inc., and a high school teacher and university professor in Western N.Y. Her program will incorporate drumming as part of her cultural heritage and a way to communicate and connect people to her life story and to the needs of others. Artisanal items made by some of the women in Ghana served by Dr. Barrett’s ministry will be available for purchase.


The 10 am to 12 pm program is free to attend, and follows a complimentary, optional breakfast from 9 to 9:45 am.


Dr. Barrett and 10 family members were raised by their grandparents in one of the poorest slums in Accra, Ghana. She experienced first-hand not having enough food to eat, walking miles to collect semi-clean water, and sporadic education. 

POSTPONED!!!

The program scheduled for January 26 has been rescheduled to Saturday, March 2. Hope to see you then!

Author Presents "Identity Crisis" for Women January 26 in Adams Center

On Saturday, January 26, 2019, author and speaker Barb Desormo will share how a divine experience changed the way she viewed herself and was freed from crippling insecurity. Today, Desormo shares her message to help others overcome their own "Identity Crisis." The program at Grace Community Church, 17784 Michael Road and U.S. Route 11, Adams Center, N.Y., is a free to attend and begins at 10 am following a complimentary and optional breakfast from 9 to 9:45 am.

"Once I was crippled by insecurities, jealousies, unforgiveness, and believing what other people said about me. Today, I write and speak to gently, and with humor, help other women overcome the labels people put on us, regardless of their past or challenges," says Desormo, author of "The Devil Wants You Busy, Bound or Burnt Out."

Desormo is active with a weekly jail ministry, the worship team at First Baptist Church of Watertown, N.Y., and the Rose of Sharon and Daughters of Grace women's ministries.

The January 26 program is a presentation of Live More Ministries, a Christian women's outreach program offered quarterly at churches throughout Jefferson County. Desormo will be giving four copies of her book away as door prizes that day.