by Jeanne Peugh, Director After the seed for the amazing Chinese bamboo tree is planted, watered, and fertilized regularly every year you see NOTHING for four years except for a tiny shoot coming out of a bulb. During those four years, all the growth is underground in a massive, fibrous root structure that spreads deep … More The Miracle of the Chinese Bamboo Tree

by Elizabeth  Nielson On October 20, the stake hosted its third Family History Fair. This year’s event had the best attendance yet: 145 attendees.  For the first time, there were more attendees from the community than from within the stake. Twenty-four individual classes were taught by top-notch instructors from around Ohio. “It shows us that … More Family History Fair 2018 It’s All Relative Amazing Day

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

by Jeanne Peugh, Director Several years ago we decided to go to the place of my father’s childhood, and before we left, I was able to obtain a phone book. After I got home, I was impressed to look up the last name of my father, and decided to call the person I found listed. … More Share Your Experiences

#1 Feeling Of Doing What Matters Most Having the recognition that my time is spent doing something that has eternal consequences. #2 The Blessing Of An Unshakable Testimony As we engage in this work and do the work for our ancestors, we understand there is life after death, and Heavenly Father has a plan for … More Count The Blessings of Family History and Temple Work

by Jeanne Peugh, Stake Family History Center Director Recently I had the opportunity to teach a class on adding memories to our family history and the importance of it.  We are blessed to be able to add this information, not just about our life, but the lives of our ancestors of which we knew and … More Family Memories

To minister is any act of service done in genuine love for another. There is a song that expresses our love and service to our ancestors, “They Are My Family,”  words and music by Angie Killian       When I hear the stories of those who came before me.       And of their faith and diligence. It … More Minister in Family History Work

Family History Corner by Jeanne Peugh, Director Many of our deceased ancestors will have received a testimony that the message of the missionaries is true. When you received that testimony, you were baptized. But those who are in the spirit world cannot. The ordinances you so cherish are offered only in this world. Someone must … More Blessings

The following was written twenty-eight years ago, but it is just as important today as it was then.  Take the time, go to a family history center and work with a consultant and you will feel wonderful. “Set aside those things that don’t really matter in your life. Decide to do something that will have … More We Decide To Do Something Significant

By Jeanne Peugh, Stake Family History Center Director We all have ancestors both of blood and of spirit, and each of our lives rests firmly on the foundation of their sacrifice. They can be a tremendous source of guidance and companionship. The ancestors we choose to honor may not only be recent but those who … More Love Your Ancestors