On Sunday, June 4, the stake held a priesthood meeting for all Aaronic and Melchizedek priesthood holders. The theme for the meeting was missionary work. All members of the stake presidency spoke, as well as two recently returned missionaries: Alec Withers (England London mission) and Jacob Davis (Angola Luanda mission). For a recap of President … More Stake General Priesthood Meeting
Young Women’s Camp was based on a scripture which connects well with the Youth theme for the year (James 1:5-6), which is Matthew 6:19-21. “Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither … More Young Women’s Camp 2017
To honor means to regard with great respect; to have an attitude of admiration or esteem; to manifest the highest veneration for in words and actions. We honor our ancestors because – among other things – they were brave, courageous men and women who were willing to leave their families and homeland and come to … More Family History Corner for July
“It is always an advantage to members of the stake when a visiting authority comes to instruct and inspire. Elder Dunnigan of the Seventy offered excellent counsel to all of us, and for me personally, it seemed he had a great gift for conveying hope. Among the observations I noted, I was moved by the … More Reflections on Stake Conference from President Talley
SATURDAY SESSION Brother Steve Cochran Keeping the Sabbath day holy is an ongoing struggle and challenge. It is not a once and done scenario. But it is worth it. Keeping the Sabbath day holy brings a balance and perspective to life that when observed correctly will bring families closer together and will also bring generations together. Sister Sara Nielson … More The Messages of Stake Conference
As we heard the story of the “Starfish” in Stake Conference we could compare this to our Temple and Family History Work. There is much to do and many of our ancestors have been waiting a very long time for you and me to complete their work so their joy might be full. But it … More Family History Corner Update
The Primary children have an opportunity to earn their Faith in God Award between the ages of eight and eleven. This is a great program that helps to prepare children for Young Men and Young Woman program. The Faith in God booklets outline the goals and steps that each child must take in order to … More Faith in God Award
We have had lots of fun get togethers at the YSA Branch. For Cinco de Mayo, a group of us did an impromptu get together and went to get Mexican food. We waited for over an hour and a half, but it was worth it! And the biggest party animal of them all? Grandma Laubaugh, … More May Stake YSA Activities
The Akron Area Interfaith Council hosted its annual Hunger Walk with locations in Fairlawn, Medina, and Stark County. Donations to the AAIC through the event will benefit the Akron Canton Regional Foodbank. Final monetary totals are not yet available, but the Fairlawn walk alone netted $12,081. Members of the stake participated at each of the … More Hunger Walks Successful
by Jeanne Peugh We have heard much from our church leaders on “Hastening the Work.” President Monson stated from the June 2014 First Presidency message, “The Lord has never to my knowledge, indicated that His work is confined to mortality. Rather His work embraces eternity.” Those on the other side have been waiting much longer … More “Hastening The Work”
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