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
Hear Him by Sister Alice Hauser, Stake Relief Society Second Counselor During these past weeks, I have been continually drawn to President Nelson’s words from General Conference this April. “Hear Him.” (April 2020 General Conference) He promises that although the temples are closed because of the pandemic, that if we turn to Family History work, … More Relief Society Happenings
by Sister Diane Burgoon, Stake Self-Reliance Specialist – 330-430-9912, diane.burgoon@yahoo.com The Lord has declared, “It is my purpose to provide for my saints…” (D&C 104:15). I’ve included this passage in each of my newsletter submissions. We are living in extremely challenging times, and it is so important to see the hand of God in our … More Self-Reliance Corner
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
The addition of the Santiago family has blessed the New Philadelphia Ward. Maria joined the Church when she was 16 years old. She loved the gospel, and as she learned more, she grew to love the Book of Mormon. Soon after joining the Church, she moved and could not locate the Church in her new … More Ward Window: New Philadelphia
by Sister Diane Burgoon, Stake Self-Reliance Specialist (330-430-9912, diane.burgoon@yahoo.com) Communication is key to our success. You need to know how to hear others as well as be heard. We can talk and talk, but without doing so in an effective manner, we might not be … More Self-Reliance Corner
by Jeanne Peugh, Director Church meetings have moved to the home and all the temples worldwide are closed. We just heard recently that the Columbus temple, when things get back to normal, will remain closed for two years for renovations. So, where does that leave us with temple and family history work? We should look … More Family History Corner
Please be informed that the Brecksville Home Storage Center will be closed temporarily until further notice. In the mean time, for home storage needs, please visit: https://store.churchofjesuschrist.org or by phone at 1-800-537-5971
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