Akron Ohio Stake News

Self-Reliance Corner

September 5, 2022

He Polished My Toes Watch the video: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/video/self-reliance-videos/my-foundation/2014-06-2090-he-polished-my-toe?lang=eng Self-Reliance Groups We will be holding an online devotional on Sunday, September 11, at 7 p.m. to provide an overview of how the self-reliance groups work. We will focus on the “Emotional Resilience – Finding Strength in the Lord” group. We will provide a brief overview of … More Self-Reliance Corner

Family History Corner

September 5, 2022

Do You Know Your Neighbors? by Sister Jeanne Peugh, Director The second greatest commandment is to “Love thy neighbor as thyself.” From the scriptures, we understand that our neighbors are all our brothers and sisters. Here are seven key traits that make someone a good neighbor: 1) Friendly 2) Quiet 3) Respectful 4) Mature 5) … More Family History Corner

Toy Drive

September 5, 2022

“Just Serve” in our stake is having a Toy Drive for Akron Children’s Hospital. Every ward has 6-7 items they have been asked to contribute. Our goal is to collect as many of each of those items as possible. Each ward is collecting until Sunday, September 25. Please join us in the spirit of service and have your family members get involved in … More Toy Drive

Stake Presidency Message

July 1, 2022

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

100 Days of Family History

July 1, 2022

Single Adults age 30 and over, We are so excited to share a fun SA activity that will begin July 4 and run through October 12, 2022! That is 100 days, and we would like to challenge all the Single Adults to take part in doing some type of family history work each day for … More 100 Days of Family History

Self-Reliance Corner

July 1, 2022

Self-Reliance Groups We recently finished up our latest round of Self-Reliance groups. It was our best turnout ever! We will be holding an online devotional in September to provide an overview of how the groups work. We will focus on the “Emotional Resilience – Finding Strength in the Lord” group. We will provide a brief … More Self-Reliance Corner

Emergency Preparedness Moment

July 1, 2022

by Brother Paul McPherson Welcome to the next installation of the Emergency Preparedness (EP) Moment in the Stake Newsletter. We are excited to provide insights and gentle reminders about preparing for and responding to the unexpected. Elder L. Tom Perry taught, “The need for preparation is abundantly clear. The great blessing of being prepared gives … More Emergency Preparedness Moment

Family History Corner

July 1, 2022

Decision by Sister Jeanne Peugh, Director Every day we have decisions to make and how we want to implement those decisions. Each of us are in different stages of our lives, and because of a prior decision we have made, there are obligations associated with that decision. There are times we may have to make … More Family History Corner

Stake Presidency Message

May 1, 2022

Consecrate Thy Performance President Coburn well taught us the importance of centering our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ in his last newsletter message. If I may hitch a ride and sail downstream to the next dock, I’d like to share some thoughts on work, which follows faith (James 2:18). Indeed, faith being a principle … More Stake Presidency Message

Teaching in the Savior’s Way in the Month of May

May 1, 2022

by Brother Edmund Priddis, 1st Counselor in the Stake Sunday School Presidency The Stake Sunday School Presidency invites everyone in the Akron Ohio Stake to join with us in focusing on Teaching in the Savior’s Way during the month of May. We have been preparing for this month and hope you have noticed some of … More Teaching in the Savior’s Way in the Month of May

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