by Lisa Kay, Stake Relief Society 1st Counselor I love light! When my husband asked if I liked the higher or lower watt bulbs in our basement lights, I replied, “Higher, I like it bright like the sun!” While I enjoy bright visual light, the light that uplifts us all is the gospel light of … More Gospel Light
by Sister Kris Center, Stake Relief Society President I have two little hands, folded snuggly and tight. They are tiny and weak, yet they know what is right. During all the long hours till daylight is through, There is plenty indeed for my two hands to do. Kind Father, I thank thee for two little … More Relief Society Message
by Shauna Jones, Akron Ward (wife of Darryl Jones, EQ President) On January 21st, the Akron and New Portage Wards elders quorums sponsored a Daddy-Daughter/Grandfather-Granddaughter dance. It was well attended by about 60 people. We chose to invite girls of all ages ranging from ages 3 to 32. We held a winter-themed dance with snowflakes … More Akron and New Portage Ward Daddy Daughter/Granddaughter-Grandfather Dance
Self-Reliance Resources – What is Self-Reliance From the Church Handbook 22.0: Members of the Church covenant to “bear one another’s burdens, … mourn with those that mourn … , and comfort those that stand in need of comfort” (Mosiah 18:8–9). Caring for those who have temporal needs is part of the work of salvation and … More Self-Reliance Corner
by Sister Jeanne Peugh, Director Family History Research Tool You can attach “unconnected persons” to your family tree. If you are searching census records and come across the same last name in the same area, you might consider adding them to your tree. Especially if it is not a common last name, select the person … More Family History Corner
Five Things Not to Overlook on FamilySearch by Sister Jeanne Peugh, Director WIKI – You can find more than 88,000 different research articles on a variety of topics. You can search by counties or countries, and the results let you know what is available and when records started, such as; birth, death, marriages, etc. It … More Family History Corner
Self-Reliance Resources Virtual Groups starting in February We plan to hold the following groups starting in February: Finding Strength in the Lord – Emotional Resilience– this group will meet for ten weeks for about 1 to 1-1/2 hours, typically on a Sunday evening. To become like the Savior, everyone will need to face challenges and … More Self-Reliance Corner
Hello friends, welcome to the month where we focus on Jesus Christ as Christmas approaches. He is certainly the Hope of the World. I was recently driving a long distance with my wife and had some time to think. We were listening to Christmas music that reminded me of the magic of Christmas through a … More Stake Presidency Message
by Sister Jeanne Peugh On November 13, the Akron Ward celebrated their 100th anniversary with a potluck breakfast. It was well attended and a delightful experience. Bonnie Perkins shares her story: After recently discovering that the Akron branch was established November 13, 1921, current ward leaders decided that a 100th-year anniversary celebration would be a … More How One Day Can Change Our Lives
by Sister Jordan Bigler “And the Grinch, with his grinch feet ice cold in the snow, stood puzzling and puzzling “How could it be so? It came without ribbons! It came without tags! It came without packages, boxes or bags! And he puzzled three hours, till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of … More Akron Stake Social Media
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