by Melinda Turner, Stake Primary Music Leader Autumn is a beautiful time of year with all of the changes in our surroundings. It is also a special time of year because of an annual happening in our wards and branches – the Children’s Sacrament Meeting Presentation! Historically, this meeting is one of the best attended … More Primary Happenings
submitted by Brother Greg Von Forell Starting at the end of summer through the end of the year, the Canton Ward wanted to focus on one of the twelve points that the Stake has asked us to keep in mind when doing missionary work. It specifically mentions that “we can invite non-members, (as well as … More Ward Window: Canton
by Kelly Smith The Easthill YSA Branch is alive and thriving! We are excited to have new and old faces return as school has begun. This past month the Cleveland Branch hosted the monthly Quad-Stake Activity at Swings N’ Things in Olmstead Falls. As we battled each other at bumper boats and raced around a … More Easthill YSA Branch – October
Stake Update A special thanks to the many wards that have hosted a local devotional during September. It has been a blessing to be able to share more about the initiative with so many of you. Coming out of these devotionals we have self-reliance groups now starting up across that stake. Please continue to reach … More October Self-Reliance Spotlight
As a young man growing up, my father would often remind me that I had been given a good name and that I should never do anything that would tarnish it. This was good advice coming from a man I truly loved and respected. I, like Nephi of old, was born of goodly parents, and … More Stake Presidency Message
by Sister Gretchen Pavkov, Stake RS First Counselor In Luke 17:11-19 we read the story of the ten lepers who while they “stood afar off” called out to the Savior, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” They followed his instruction, and all ten were “cleansed.” However, “one turned back and with a loud voice glorified … More Relief Society Happenings
submitted by Brother Barnett While many refer to the end of July and beginning of August as the “Dog Days of Summer” it has been anything but slow in the Ashland Ward. Ward members were busy with a Baptism, a couple of great social events, and, as always, taking advantage of opportunities to serve in … More Ward Window: Ashland
by Elizabeth Nielson When Brother Terry Barnett of the Ashland Ward took a break from college after three semesters in his early 20s, he figured he’d be going right back to school a few months later. His dad had passed away from cancer, and Brother Barnett wanted to take some time off. He began making … More August Graduates Enjoy Pathway Experience
On October 20th, the Akron Ohio Stake Family History Center will be hosting a “fantastic” Family History Fair. What a great opportunity to be taught by experts in the fields of family history research. With 24 different classes being offered, there will be help available for anyone’s research needs. Classes will cover a host of … More Family History Fair
Stake Update As promised, September will be an exciting month as we embark on the next round of self-reliance groups. Wards and Branch Leaders are finalizing plans for local Devotionals across the Stake. Here’s the latest schedule (with more dates coming soon): Sept 2 – Tallmadge Ward Sept 9 – Canton Ward & New Philadelphia … More September Self-Reliance Spotlight
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