Akron and New Portage Ward Daddy Daughter/Granddaughter-Grandfather Dance

March 1, 2022

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 Corner

March 1, 2022

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

Family History Corner

March 1, 2022

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

Family History Corner

January 6, 2022

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 Corner

January 6, 2022

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

How One Day Can Change Our Lives

December 1, 2021

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

Self-Reliance Corner

December 1, 2021

Self-Reliance Resources Exercise Faith in Jesus Christ   From My Foundations As we intensify our thoughts of our Savior at this time of year, it is a perfect time to remember how through Him, all things are possible with faith. Taking action is the exercise of faith. The children of Israel are carrying the ark … More Self-Reliance Corner

Singers Wanted

December 1, 2021

The Lord delights in the songs of the righteous and our sincere praises offered to Him through music! We are organizing a Stake choir to prepare for the Easter season of 2022. Pandemic conditions permitting, we plan to put on a musical concert: Stake Easter Concert Saturday, April 9th, 7-8 p.m. Tallmadge Chapel We also … More Singers Wanted