“And they taught, and did minister one to another”
3 Nephi 26:19
“When the choir performed ‘Master the Tempest Is Raging,’ I could imagine the storm approaching and the disciples being worried. Then the Master commands the storm to calm and eventually cease. The music portrayed the effects of the storm and also how the Master can calm the storms of our lives.”
Sister Sharon McCoy, Akron
“Broadcasting stake conference over the internet provided several of our members the opportunity to watch stake conference for the first time. These members were grateful to hear from Elder Snow and our stake presidency.”
Bishop Andrew Dahl, Ashland
“I appreciated the instruction we received in the Leadership Session of conference on the ministering interview – particularly the four ministering interview clips that were shown. It was great to see how the elder’s quorum member grew to know the names of and love the members of his assigned family because the elder’s quorum president was inspired to ask the ministering brother if he would simply learn the names of his ministering families and pray for them by name. It brought to mind Alma 37:6, ‘by small and simple things are great things brought to pass.’”
Sister Marianne Dayton, Canton
“I loved the insight that Elder Snow gave us into the hymnal at the Saturday night session. Music is an important part of our service and is more than just notes on a page.”
Sister Katie Peyton, Easthill
“Each session of Stake Conference had its own unique character and messages. I’m glad to have been at each. In the week since, I have heard several references to messages from the conference, including a testimony that personal spiritual questions were answered there.”
Brother Reed Richins, Medina
“I liked Elder Snow’s insights on the hymnal, where songs came from. I also enjoyed hearing the composers’ history with the hymns.”
Brother Bryan Casciere, Massillon
“What I learned: (1) Every change of heart matters to the Lord. (2) To learn of Jesus, do what he did. (3) “I thought in my heart.” Pres. Laughbaugh (4) The question asked by President Talley, ‘How does Heavenly Father feel about the Sacrament?’ is profound and bears much consideration.”
Sister Kris Center, New Philadelphia
“I love hearing about the wonderful examples of ministering that the speakers have witnessed in their own lives or the lives of people that they love. It is obvious that while the ministering initiative is still very new, the actual process of ministering has been quietly happening around us all along. The more finely tuned focus the Church has placed on touching the hearts of others, rather than fulfilling routine assignments, will help us draw closer to the Savior and become more like Him.”
Sister Katee Nebelski, New Portage
“President Talley promised that we would see immediate blessing if we would act on the promptings that we felt during the Saturday night session of conference. During the meeting, I was inspired by Sister Snow’s counsel to “help our children feel the spirit of ministering.” She gave the example of the primary children that went to visit and sing primary songs to widows in their ward. I’m looking forward to more opportunities like this with my children.”
Brother Scott Miller, Tallmadge
“I loved how President Talley said [quoting the late Patriarch Steve Perkins] ‘the quality of our questions corresponds with the quality of our lives’ I’ve really reflected over that the past week and have tried to more deeply ponder the scriptures and ask more questions. I know the Lord leads this church and has a hand in our lives.”
Sister Jewel Foutz, Wadsworth
“I always like the way Stake Conference brings us together to hear from our stake presidency and other stake members. Having Elder and Sister Snow there was extra special. Being a part of the choir is another treat for me. All of this makes conference a time to reinforce our convictions to follow the Savior.”
Sister Kaye Parsons, Wooster
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