by Elizabeth Nielson The annual Stake Standards Night took place in January at the Stake Center. Youth ages 12 to 18 were invited with their parents to learn more about the moral values and eternal goals of the Church as taught in the For the Strength of Youth booklet. The evening started in the chapel … More Standards Night
by the Stake Young Women Presidency – Becky Semus, Margie Morrison, Jessica Spittle, Heather Most Our most recent Stake Youth Activity was a great success. This ice skating activity has been offered for the past several years. The Akron Stake Youth ages 12-18 were invited to attend an Ice Skating Activity at The Alice Noble … More February Stake Youth Activity
We appreciate the New Philadelphia, Medina, Tallmadge wards for inviting us to their enrichment nights on emergency preparedness. We enjoyed meeting with everyone to discuss home storage, and to answer questions concerning home storage. We are happy to come to any of the other wards as long as you let us know ahead of your … More Brecksville Home Storage Center Specials
The following was written twenty-eight years ago, but it is just as important today as it was then. Take the time, go to a family history center and work with a consultant and you will feel wonderful. “Set aside those things that don’t really matter in your life. Decide to do something that will have … More We Decide To Do Something Significant
The Book of Mormon Challenge submitted by Bishop Stuart Rogers During a Teachers Quorum Presidency meeting on October 15th, the young men realized that they were struggling to follow the invitation from General Conference. They decided that their commitment to reading the Book of Mormon would increase if there were a challenge and a reward. … More Ward Window: New Philadelphia
Stake Update Thanks to many of you, we had a very successful Devotional on February 25th. Coming out of the Devotional we formed the following eight new Self-Reliance Groups spread across the Stake. Akron – 1 Finance Canton – 1 Finance, 1 Business, 1 Education New Philadelphia – 1 Finance Tallmadge – 1 Job Wooster … More March Self-Reliance Spotlight
by Elizabeth Nielson Saturday, January 20 was a beautiful day for the women of the Akron Stake. The annual Stake Women’s Conference was held in Tallmadge, and sisters throughout the stake came together to be “nourished by the good word of God.” Participants were edified as they heard a story of resilience from an accomplished … More Stake Women’s Conference
Bishop Jon Lee was born in Ancon Canal Zone (unincorporated territory of the United States from 1903 to 1979) but grew up in Utah. He served his mission in the England London South Mission. Jon holds a BS in Business Management from the University of Phoenix as well as the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) … More New Akron Ward Bishopric
By Jeanne Peugh, Stake Family History Center Director We all have ancestors both of blood and of spirit, and each of our lives rests firmly on the foundation of their sacrifice. They can be a tremendous source of guidance and companionship. The ancestors we choose to honor may not only be recent but those who … More Love Your Ancestors
By President Diane Burgoon, Stake Primary This year the theme for Primary is “I am a Child of God.” We want the children to understand their divine parentage and realize that they were created in the image of their Father in Heaven. Knowing that they are joint heirs with Christ should instill in them a desire … More Primary Happenings
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