Hello friends. Let’s start right off with a quick quiz. I’ll give you the first half of President Nelson’s statement and see if you can guess or remember the second half. At the close of last October’s conference, in a talk titled A New Normal, President Nelson said, “May we go forward together to fulfill … More Stake Presidency Message
by Cindy Dahl, Akron Stake Just Serve Specialist Every month we will be spotlighting a JustServe opportunity in various areas of our Stake. This month is The Giving Doll. The Giving Doll, in Wadsworth and provides an excellent opportunity to serve. Many of the members of the Wadsworth Ward have enjoyed volunteering there. The Giving Doll was founded … More JustServe Spotlight
Recently the Tallmadge Ward formed a new Nepali group that will meet in a separate sacrament meeting to hear the gospel and worship on Sunday in their own language. The story of how so many Nepali people ended up here in Ohio started a long time ago when thousands of Nepalis migrated from their home … More Tallmadge Nepali Group
submitted by Sister Sheryl Weaver There are certain hymns that remind me of my childhood. When the music would start, and I realized it was one of my favorites, I would sit up a bit taller and sing a bit louder. I know now, looking back, that I didn’t always understand their meaning and didn’t … More Ward Window: New Philadelphia
by Jeanne Peugh, Director Self-Reliance and Family History There is a strong connection between Self Reliance and Family History Self Reliance begins at home with individuals and families Family History is about individuals and families Self Reliance is a quality of depending on oneself for things Family History is the quality of YOU knowing your … More Family History Corner
by Sister Diane Burgoon, Stake Self-Reliance Group Coordinator, 330-430-9912, diane.burgoon@yahoo.com Self-Reliance Groups We are wrapping up another successful round of virtual self-reliance groups. It is expected we will start the next round in September. You can also submit your interest in attending a group with the regional representative. Use the following link: Virtual Self-Reliance Groups … More Self-Reliance Corner
The Superlative Sacramental Prayer In these and other extraordinary times, when physically gathering for the Sacrament is restricted, when Priesthood authority is not proximate to administer the ordinance, or when whatever pestilence keeps us from partaking The Lord’s Supper, we each would still always have the sacred Sacramental Prayer to partake in mind and spirit. … More Stake Presidency Message
On Sunday, 28 February, the stake organized a Nepali speaking group, which is only the third such group in the church in the United States; the others being located in Columbus, Ohio, and Salt Lake City, Utah. Brother Shane Strate was sustained as the new group leader for the group of about 25 members. The … More Akron Stake Nepali Group Organized
Connections by Jeanne Peugh, Director Are we using FamilySearch to increase our connection with other relatives? We need to make sure we are getting all that FamilySearch has to offer us in connecting with others. FamilySearch gives us the ability to connect with others to not only expand our knowledge of our ancestors, but also … More Family History Corner
My Foundation Principle – Solve Problems by Sister Diane Burgoon, Stake Self-Reliance Group Coordinator 330-430-9912, diane.burgoon@yahoo.com Ponder the following question: Why does Heavenly Father allow us to face problems and challenges? “Behold, you have not understood; you have supposed that I would give it unto you, when you took no thought save it was to ask … More Self-Reliance Corner
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