CHRIST-mas, 2012 On Sunday, December 9, 2012, in a Primary room geared for Christmas, a counselor held up a candy cane and asked the children what it might represent. Six-year-old Emily Parker quickly raised her hand and, when called upon, joyfully said the following (as best recalled by my wife, who was sitting right behind … More Stake Presidency Message
Our beloved Prophet, Russell M. Nelson, has given great advice for our spiritual lives. I would like to put emphasis on his recent suggestion to seek and expect miracles. This was one of his five suggestions in his April 2022 General Conference, “The Power of Spiritual Momentum.” He said, “The Lord will bless you with … More Stake Presidency Message
Self-Reliance Resources – What is Self-Reliance From the Church Handbook 22.0: Members of the Church covenant to “bear one another’s burdens, … mourn with those that mourn … , and comfort those that stand in need of comfort” (Mosiah 18:8–9). Caring for those who have temporal needs is part of the work of salvation and … More Self-Reliance Corner
Hello friends, welcome to the month where we focus on Jesus Christ as Christmas approaches. He is certainly the Hope of the World. I was recently driving a long distance with my wife and had some time to think. We were listening to Christmas music that reminded me of the magic of Christmas through a … More Stake Presidency Message
by Sister Jordan Bigler “And the Grinch, with his grinch feet ice cold in the snow, stood puzzling and puzzling “How could it be so? It came without ribbons! It came without tags! It came without packages, boxes or bags! And he puzzled three hours, till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of … More Akron Stake Social Media
Welcome to Stake Conference We are excited for our upcoming Stake Conference on May 15 and 16. We are very pleased that we will be joined by two members of the Seventy. Elder J. Devn Cornish of the Quorum of the Seventy will preside at our Stake Conference (he will attend via broadcast). We are … More Stake Presidency Message
by Sister Diane Burgoon, Stake Self-Reliance Group Coordinator 330-430-9912, diane.burgoon@yahoo.com My Foundation Principle – Communicate: Petition and Listen Ask yourself, “When has Heavenly Father answered my prayers?” Watch the video: Creating Lift (churchofjesuschrist.org) Listening is an essential skill. We need to be good listeners in order to recognize answers to our prayers and in all our … More Self-Reliance Corner
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 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
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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