Retrospect & Prospect As the pandemic subsides, we relish every resumption to normalcy, rejoice at the revelations given to us by our prophets pre-disaster (even home-centered Church a year before we’re home-confined), recount the tender mercies we received in this trial, and remember the lessons we learned (such as those told by President Nelson in … More Stake Presidency Message
by Jeanne Peugh, Director Our Eyes and Holy Spirit As I was thinking about what I would share with you, I read the talk from Elder Mathias Held of the Seventy in the April 2019 Conference. He stated, “Heavenly Father has given us not only one but two physical eyes. We can see adequately with … More Family History Corner
Preparing for emergencies or difficult situations can help us stay safe and feel more secure. Additionally, being prepared allows us to provide for our own needs, our family’s needs, and the needs of others when a disaster or unexpected event occurs. In May, the Stake sent out a brief survey about Emergency Preparedness. The survey … More EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
submitted by Sister Jennifer Biggs Missionary work has definitely changed over the last year; however, it is a change for the better. Elder Uchtdorf recently taught: “We are learning much and the Lord has lessons in store for all of us as we seek to hear Him and find new ways to share His gospel. … More Ward Window: Tallmadge
We now have a web page to bring you great offerings regarding self-reliance. It is on the same website as the Stake newsletter – https://akronohiostakenews.com/. Here you will find testimonials from stake members regarding their experiences with self-reliance. There are links to more information about: ☐ Self-Reliance groups ☐ Pathway Connect ☐ Employment Support ☐ … More Announcing – New Stake Self-Reliance Website!
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
“Do You Have My Name” by Jeanne Peugh, Director One of the parables of Jesus was that of the Lost Sheep. “What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find … More Family History Corner
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
by Cindy Dahl, Akron Stake Just Serve Specialist Every month we will be spotlighting a JustServe opportunity in various areas of our Stake. This month is OPEN M. OPEN M is in Akron and provides an excellent opportunity to serve. The mission of OPEN M, a Christian ministry, is to provide pathways out of poverty by feeding the … More JustServe Spotlight
The Betty Beaver Conversion Story submitted by Sister Pamela Kremer When Betty Beaver was a child, she had a neighbor who taught Bible School on Tuesdays. Betty would sneak out of her parent’s home to attend this little class and thought her mom and dad wouldn’t miss her too much since she was the tenth … More Ward Window: New Portage
