Brothers and Sisters, Last month we were privileged to have Elder Steven E. Snow, a member of the Seventy and the Church Historian, with us to preside over our most recent stake conference. The emphasis of our last stake conference was on ministering, or what President Russell M. Nelson referred to as “a newer, holier … More Stake Presidency Message from President Dayton
by Kathy Alred The Akron Ohio Stake graduated eighteen faithful seminary students on May 20, 2018. To obtain a diploma, students had to complete four years of seminary with attendance of 75% or greater, read the book of study each year (2017/18 was The Book of Mormon) and successfully complete two assessment tests … More 2018 Seminary Graduates
“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 … More Reflections on Conference From Around the Stake
Stake Conference will be held May 19 and 20 at the Stake Center in Tallmadge. Elder Steven E. Snow, Church Historian and General Authority Seventy, will preside over the meetings and will speak to the congregation at both the Saturday evening session and the Sunday morning session. All are invited to attend. Elder Steven E. … More Elder Steven E. Snow to Preside at Stake Conference
Branch President Dennis Grella and his wife Donna joined the Church in 1982 in Medina. They have four sons: Dustin, Darrin, Devin, and Drew. President Grella is a civil engineer and consultant, and he enjoys design and building. He still enjoys working at their farm, driving with the top down, and renting apartments. First Counselor … More Easthill Branch Presidency
“… we announce a significant restructuring of our Melchizedek Priesthood quorums to accomplish the work of the Lord more effectively. In each ward, the high priests and the elders will now be combined into one elders quorum. This adjustment will greatly enhance the capacity and the ability of men who bear the priesthood to serve … More Restructured Elders Quorums in the Akron Ohio Stake
by Elizabeth Nielson In the late fall of this year, Sister Robin Laubaugh received a surprising letter: she had been nominated for Ohio Mother of the Year. “I was shocked,” she said, recalling the moment. American Mothers Inc — the same national organization that sponsors Mother’s Day — had written to ask Sister Laubaugh to … More Robin Laubaugh Awarded Ohio Mother of the Year
by Elizabeth Nielson The annual Stake Standards Night took place in January at the Stake Center. Youth ages 12 to 18 were invited with their parents to learn more about the moral values and eternal goals of the Church as taught in the For the Strength of Youth booklet. The evening started in the chapel … More Standards Night
by Elizabeth Nielson Saturday, January 20 was a beautiful day for the women of the Akron Stake. The annual Stake Women’s Conference was held in Tallmadge, and sisters throughout the stake came together to be “nourished by the good word of God.” Participants were edified as they heard a story of resilience from an accomplished … More Stake Women’s Conference
Bishop Jon Lee was born in Ancon Canal Zone (unincorporated territory of the United States from 1903 to 1979) but grew up in Utah. He served his mission in the England London South Mission. Jon holds a BS in Business Management from the University of Phoenix as well as the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) … More New Akron Ward Bishopric
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