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
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
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
by Brother Paul McPherson Welcome to 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. We will spotlight one of the many suggestions from the Church’s website/PDF in each newsletter: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/bc/content/shared/english/life-help/Personal-and-Family-Emergency-Preparedness-Planning-Guide.pdf or from other experienced organizations. We hope … More Emergency Preparedness Moment
Cleveland is located along the southern shore of Lake Erie and is located about 20 miles from the Church’s first temple in Kirtland. The temple in Kirtland was dedicated in 1836, and the property is owned by the Community of Christ. This will be the state’s second temple. The Columbus Ohio Temple was dedicated in … More Cleveland Ohio Temple Announced
Massillon Temple Trip submitted by Sister Dawn Varner Under the direction of Bishop Fowler, our ward has committed to “Prepare to get to the temple with S.P.E.E.D.” (Spiritually, Physically, and Emotionally Every Day). The youth of our ward took that challenge seriously and decided to plan a bus trip to the Palmyra Temple. The youth … More Ward Window: Massillon
A Story by Jeanne Peugh, Director Elder Gerrit W. Gong gave a wonderful discourse entitled “We Each Have a Story” during this April General Conference. He showed us how members of our family are blended, the past, present, and future generations, into one great whole. A family of the ages sealed together into an eternal … More Family History Corner
by Brother David Foutz Last month, a semi-truck from Salt Lake City, Utah, made its way across the country headed to Medina, Ohio. Inside was a staggering 38,672 pounds of food, donated to Feeding Medina County from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Feeding Medina County is an organization that provides community-wide food … More The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Donates 38,672 Pounds of Food to Local Food Pantry
I’m sure that most, if not all, of us, have reacted with anger to certain situations. It’s a natural-man reaction that surfaces when we feel that we or others have been treated unfairly, or for many other reasons. Learning to understand and control our anger is possible. The following is from the Finding Strength in … More Self-Reliance Resources
What is the First Principle of the Gospel? (or “are we smarter than a 5th grade primary child”) What is the First Principle of the Gospel? I am sure we all recall answering this question many times. But were our answers correct? I, for one, am guilty of answering incorrectly many times. For many years … More Stake Presidency Message
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