Stake
Presidency Message
Brothers
and Sisters,
What a wonderful time of the year, the renewal of many things
happen in spring. The daffodils, tulips and other spring flowers are up and
blooming, garden plots are being prepared and of the lawns are starting to
grow! Spring is also the Easter season, where we remember the Savior and his
love for each one of us as he took upon himself all the sins of the world,
past, present and future. He knew we would need Him to be able someday to
return to Heavenly Father, for without His sacrifice we would not be able to do
so. He was crucified, died and was resurrected on the third day as a sign that
we too will be someday be able to partake in the resurrection. I can testify
that He lives and because He lives, we too will be able to return to live with
Father and our eternal families.
April
General Conference is soon upon us, I hope you will all be able to listen and
attend as many of the sessions as possible, each of the Prophets, Seers, and
Revelators have something you and I need to hear. Many times in the almost 80
General Conferences I have listened to, or read about, I have received personal
pertinent revelation meant for me. The guidance given has been helpful in
building my testimony through the years.
Thank you for all you do in your
homes and Church for in making the Savior a part of your lives.
With Love and in His Service,
Dana W. Harju 2nd
Counselor
Youngstown Ohio Stake
Relief
Society Presidency Message
In 1980,
President Boyd K. Packer of the quorum of the Twelve Apostles later recalled
his visit to a Relief Society in Czechoslovakia. He recalled, "This
most memorable meeting was held in an upper room of a building. The blinds were
drawn for the safety and wellbeing of our members, who had to struggle to keep
their faith alive under conditions of oppression.
There were
12 sisters in attendance. They prayed and sang hymns together. A lesson
was reverently given from a handmade manual...
Before we
left, I told the sisters they belonged to the largest and by all measure, the
greatest women's organization on earth. I told them that on my return to my
country I was assigned to speak at a Relief Society conference. Could I deliver
a message from them?
One sister
wrote, "A small circle of sisters send their own hearts and thoughts to
all sisters and begs that the Lord help us go forward ."
Recalling
that meeting, Pres Packer said, "I stood for a moment , in that circle,
and felt the impulses of faith, courage and love coming and going on either
side." Such faith and courage and love combine to form the heritage of
Relief Society sisters everywhere.
"Those words,
"circle of sisters" inspired me," he said. I could see them
standing in a circle that reached around the room and beyond.." I told
them this great "circle of sisters" will be a protection for each of
you and your families.
In 1998, he
shared this story again, in General Conference to the entire church. He
finished with this thought.....Relief Society is more than a "circle of
sisters" now....it is more like a fabric of lace spread across the
continents." From...Daughters in My Kingdom 2011
The
"circle of sisters" mean so much to me. As a new member, in 1978, I
was welcomed in to this circle and loved by so many sisters ....as I look back
now I can close my eyes and see sisters who loved me, taught me to have faith
and the courage to deal with things In my life. I am so grateful for the
Prophet we have to guide us, for the love he shows us in his words and the
courage he gives me to study and learn all that Heavenly Father has for me.
Our
"Circle of Sisters" in the Youngstown Stake are striving to
reach our goal this year. "Exaltation is our goal, Discipleship
is our Journey...Pres. Uchdorf 2015
Love,
Sis
Tarantino
JUST
SERVE!!!
“What is JustServe?
JustServe matches faith, nonprofit, community and governmental
organizations that need volunteers with volunteers willing to help.
JustServe.org links you to service opportunities in your community so you can
make a difference wherever you are and however you want to serve.
Once we know what the needs are, we tell you about them here on
JustServe then you can go and help get the job done. We make it easy to sign-up
and show-up, on your time and in your way.
JustServe.org is provided as a service by The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints. Following the Biblical admonition to "love
thy neighbor as thyself," JustServe provides opportunities to relieve
suffering, care for the poor and needy, and enhance the quality of life in the
community. JustServe is not for proselytizing or publicity–simply a service to
help link community volunteer needs with volunteers.
Why should I volunteer?
We may not solve world hunger here at JustServe, but we're
convinced that by serving with each other in our local communities, we're
paving the way for much broader changes. Our individual efforts don't need to
be huge – a little bit of change here, a few hours there – but even small
efforts quickly add up to make a real difference.
As we work side-by-side and learn from each other, mutual
understanding increases, misconceptions can be corrected, and new friendships
are built.” – From the Just Serve website
At https://justserve.org
there are a couple of introductory videos to watch that help explain and get
you motivated to serve.
But I also added a couple here that I found on Youtube.
Cub Scout- Primary Training
Saturday April 16th 9-12
Youngstown Stake Center
FAITH
IN GOD ACTIVITY DAY
May 14, 2016 10 AM—12 PM
Boys and Girls Ages 8-11
Youngstown Stake Building
2205 Tibbitts Wick Rd
Girard, OH 44420
WHO
IS INVITED:
At least one Parent in attendance
Primary Leaders
Bring a Friend!
Please bring 1 canned good for a service project
Lunch Provided
Please RSVP
to Primary Leaders by May 1
STAKE PRIMARY DAY CAMP
JUNE 11, 2016
Cub Scouts Ages 8—11, Scout
& Primary Leaders
Youngstown Stake Center
2205 Tibbitts-Wick Rd
Girard, OH 44420
10 AM – 1 PM
Lunch Provided
Princess Ball
2016
The Princess ball was a royal smash for
all who attended.
Pinewood derby
2016
1st place Jensen Kramer-Alliance Ward 2nd place
Matthew Taylor - Youngstown ward, and 3rd place Luke Kramer - Alliance Ward
Stake Indexing Numbers
Youngstown Stake has 304 individuals
who have indexed 17812 names for the first quarter of the year and arbitrated
11207 names.
Lisbon is leading the way with 10796
names indexed and 11187 names arbitrated. The rest of the wards have A LOT of
catching up to do!!!