Hello, friends of the Akron Ohio Stake. Scriptures are a wonderful blessing prepared and given to us by God for our present and everlasting benefit. We all tend to have our favorite scriptures that bring us peace and comfort and also point us in the right direction. I would like to share six scriptures that … More Stake Presidency Message

Worship At the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem, even though it is but a remnant of the outer retaining encasement of the destroyed Herod’s temple, endless Jewish and other faithfuls throng to approach the God of Israel there—touching and wedging written notes between the stones, praying and bowing, crying and wailing. Not far off in the … More Stake Presidency Message

Finding Joy in Simplicity Recently our grandson visited our home for two days. He is seven years old and so active that he can wear us out in a couple of hours. This time was different. Upon arriving, he noticed the birds enjoying their visits to the bird feeder just outside the back of our … More Stake Presidency Message

Hello Brothers and Sisters. I hope that you enjoyed our April General Conference as much as I did. When discussing the conference with my wife, we both chose the same talk as the one we felt most benefited us. That talk is the one by Elder Dale G. Renlund titled, “Consider the Goodness and Greatness … More Stake Presidency Message

Suffering Perhaps this tender, unpleasant topic is seldom leisurely contemplated, only forcibly thrust into mindfulness as in these times of disease, death, loss of employment, financial reversal, fear and other miseries which, unfortunately, constitute but a sample of the pains and afflictions humankind experiences. Our existence on earth (and more so in many other parts … More Stake Presidency Message

The Power of Peace President Nelson once recalled the following experience.  “I was in a small airplane, and all of a sudden, the engine on the wing caught fire. It exploded, and burning oil was poured all over the right side of the airplane, and we started a dive towards the earth. We were spinning … More Stake Presidency Message

Several years ago, President Dieter F. Uchtdorf told a story of a church member eagerly explaining to a neighbor that we have a prophet who speaks to us and guides us with messages from God during conferences held twice a year. The person became quite curious and asked, in a sincere tone, about his most … More Stake Presidency Message

Looking Back, Looking Forward At this time of year, it is good to look back and assess the year just ended. We also look forward with hope and resolve for the new year ahead. What a wonderful year we had had in 2019, and 2020 is filled with possibilities and opportunities. 2019 Highlights So many … More Stake Presidency Message

The stake presidency invited Stake Relief Society President Center to share a message with the stake this month. As a very young girl, my good father gave me counsel I have remembered off and on over the years. In light of President Nelson’s request that we use the correct and full name of the Church, … More Stake Presidency Invitation

Thoughts on Tent Pegs “The prophets likened latter-day Zion to a great tent encompassing the earth. That tent was supported by cords fastened to stakes.” (Ezra Taft Benson, “Strengthen Thy Stakes,” Ensign, Jan. 1991). That the great Church, which is to receive the return of our Savior, is likened to a mere tent instead of … More Stake Presidency Message