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Sunday School (August 3 - 9) Come Follow Me: Alma 4352 Hello brothers and sisters, for this week's Sunday School lesson from the Come Follow Me manual, we would like you to please take the time to watch these complimentary videos to assist you with your personal preparation and study of the Scriptures:... From Book of Mormon Central: https://youtu.be/xoUSUNfUnRQ From Scripture Gems: https://youtu.be/_IQKVxkA0-o

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Sunday School (July 27 August 2) Come Follow Me: Alma 3942 Dear brothers and sisters, we hope you are enjoying a great long weekend. Here are some videos to complement your study of the Come Follow Me manual for this week:... From Scripture Gems: https://youtu.be/CtXCk8jHqSk From Book of Mormon Central: https://youtu.be/3xMw2gf660s And to complement the videos, here are some bonus questions from our teacher: Sunday School Questions: Alma 39-42 1) What principles do we find that Alma taught Corianton in Alma 39, about the law of chastity? We can also search for principles by reading Sexual Purity in For the Strength of Youth. What principles do we find here, that help you to live the law of chastity? How are these principles different from what the world teaches? The following quote is from Sister Wendy Nelson, who contrasted how the world views sexual relations worldly sex with what she called God-ordained marital intimacy: With worldly sex, anything goes. With marital intimacy, exquisite care is taken to avoid anything and everythingfrom language to music to moviesthat offends the Spirit, your spirit, or your spouse’s. While worldly sex is lustful and kills love, marital intimacy generates more love. Worldly sex degrades men and women and their bodies, while marital intimacy honors men and women and celebrates the body as one of the great prizes of mortal life. With worldly sex, individuals can feel used, abused, and ultimately more lonely. With marital intimacy, spouses feel more united and loved, more nurtured and understood. Worldly sex ravages and eventually ruins relationships. Marital intimacy strengthens marriages. It supports, heals, and hallows the lives of spouses and their marriage. Worldly sex becomes a total obsession because it never fulfills its promises. God-ordained marital intimacy is glorious and will continue eternally for covenant-keeping husbands and wives 2) Alma describes the spirit world and the state of the righteous (repentant), vs. the wicked (unrepentant), after they die. How can these teachings inspire you and me to repent, and to follow Jesus Christ? See Alma 40:11-26.

Sunday School (July 2026) Come Follow Me: Alma 3638 Dear brothers and sisters, here are the links to the videos for this week's class.... From Book of Mormon Central: https://youtu.be/eyqSi4HjESo From Scripture Gems: https://youtu.be/B4Go0f_uYWM And to complement your study, here are the questions that our Sunday School Teacher, Brother Monaghan, has prepared for you: 1) What does it mean to be born of God, as Alma teaches in Alma 36? (See also 1 John 4:7; Mosiah 5:7; 27:25-26; Alma 5:14; 22:15). How can I experience, and continue to experience, this kind of change? 2) How do we, like Alma, show that the scriptures are sacred to us? How can we teach our loved ones to keep all these things sacred? (Alma 37:2). How do the scriptures show forth [God’s] power to us? (Alma 37:14). 3) What does the principle taught by Alma of small and simple things bringing about great results, mean to me? Why do we sometimes fail to do small things like read the scriptures or say our prayers? How can we inspire ourselves and our families to overcome this tendency? The following quote by President Dallin H. Oaks may also help illustrate this principle: I was reminded of the power of small and simple things over time by something I saw on a morning walk. The thick and strong concrete sidewalk [was] cracking. Is this the result of some large and powerful thrust? No, this cracking is caused by the slow, small growth of one of the roots reaching out from the adjoining tree. So is the powerful effect over time of the small and simple things we are taught in the scriptures and by living prophets. Consider the scripture study we’ve been taught to incorporate into our daily lives. Or consider the personal prayers and the kneeling family prayers that are regular practices for faithful Latter-day Saints. Though each of these practices may seem to be small and simple, over time they result in powerful spiritual uplift and growth. This occurs because each of these small and simple things invites the companionship of the Holy Ghost, the Testifier who enlightens us and guides us into truth https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org//small-and-simple-thin 4) In Alma 38, we read Alma’s words of encouragement that he gives to his son, Shiblon. What passages are meaningful to me, or give me ideas for strengthening my own family members and friends?

Sunday School (July 13-19) Come Follow Me: Alma 32-35 Hello brothers and sisters, this week we will be reviewing Alma 32 - 35. Please follow these links to guide you through the lesson:... From Book of Mormon Central: https://youtu.be/g3AiRWLuHXk From Scripture Gems: https://youtu.be/l6G-LhZkwW8 Additionally, our Sunday School teacher has prepared these questions to help you with your personal study: Sunday School Questions: Alma 32-35 1) In Alma 32, Alma talks of planting a seed. How can we plant the seed or testimony of Jesus Christ and His Atonement in our hearts and nourish it? 2) In contrast with the Zoramites’ false ideas about prayer, what do Alma and Amulek teach us about prayer? In Alma 33:2-11 and 34:17-29, look for answers to the following questions about prayer: WHO? WHAT? WHEN? WHERE? WHY? HOW? 3) What does it mean that the Saviour’s sacrifice is infinite and eternal? (See Alma 34:9-14.) What must we do to receive the blessings of the Atonement of Jesus Christ? (See Alma 34:15-17.) 4) Imagine you were invited to give a performance at Canada’s Got Talent on T.V. You have many options because they allow many different talents for you to choose from. Now imagine the performance is tomorrow. Will you have time to prepare adequately? How does this example relate to Amulek’s warnings in Alma 34:32-35? Why might it be dangerous to delay our efforts to repent and change?

Dear Ward Members, Some of us have been talking about Family History this season, and how to find new steps forward. There is so much more we can do today but often we’re puzzled on where is best to start in again. So here are 7 simple ideas. Have a look. Which one, or two, would feel best for you right now?... Attached here is a page we’ve designed to help start or restart with simple steps we can all enjoy. See the attached (miniature also is below). Which new steps will make this most enjoyable for you? Maybe it’s simply recording a story or memory. Even just adding a few family photos. Sincere wishes for every blessing to you and your loved ones!

Sunday School - July 612 (Come Follow Me: Alma 3031 ) Dear brothers and sisters, here are the videos for this week's class:...Continue reading

Sunday School (June 29-July 5) Come Follow Me: Alma 2329 Dear Brothers and Sisters, another week has passed and we really hope that it has been a good one for you.... For this week's class, we encourage you to watch the following videos (please click on the links): From Book of Mormon Central: https://youtu.be/4sSz_-OHtR4 From Scripture Gems: https://youtu.be/YCi_U7nMt3Y Here are the questions that our Sunday School Teacher has prepared for you. Enjoy! 1) What changes did the Anti-Nephi-Lehies make as a result of their conversion? How does their example to abandon false transitions and bury their weapons of war inspire me? What might the Lamanites’ weapons of ... rebellion represent in our day? 2) In these chapters, what caused Ammon, the sons of Mosiah and Alma to rejoice? See Alma 24:13-15; 26:12-22; and 29:1-17. What do we learn from these verses about how the gospel brings us joy? 3) How were Ammon and his fellow missionaries instruments in the hands of God? See Alma 26:1-5, 11-12. How are we like instruments in God’s work?

Sunday School (June 2228) Come Follow Me: Alma 1722 Hello Brothers and Sisters, we hope you had a good week. Here are the videos for this week's class:... From Book of Mormon Central: https://youtu.be/SC-qE9iEsaA From Scripture Gems: https://youtu.be/R_Bcs09E7Bg And also, here are the questions that our Teacher has prepared for you: 1) How can simple gospel habits (such as scripture study, prayer, etc.) have profound results in our lives? (See Alma 17:1-4) What have been the results of doing these things in my life? 2) Do I share the gospel with others out of love, or simply duty? What can I learn from Ammon and the sons of Mosiah? How did the Saviour share the gospel? 3) What principles of teaching do we notice from Ammon and Aaron? (See Alma 18:24-28, 22:7-13.) What principles of learning do we find in the examples of King Lamoni and his father? (See Alma 18:25-31, 22:17-18) 4) As in the case of Ammon and Aaron’s ministry, what are the effects that one person’s testimony can have on others? How have I been affected by the testimony of others? See, additionally, the following story related by President Gordon B. Hinckley in which a missionary reported to his mission president at the conclusion of his service; the missionary said: I haven’t had any results from my work. I have wasted my time and my father’s money. It’s been a waste of time. I baptized only one person during the two years that I have been here. That was a twelve-year-old boy up in the back hollows of Tennessee. The mission president decided to keep track of the boy this missionary baptized. He grew up, married, and moved to Idaho. His children went on missions, and their children went on missions. The mission president traveled to Idaho and asked members of that family about their missions. He later said, I discovered that, as the result of the baptism of that one little boy in the back hollows of Tennessee by a missionary who thought he had failed, more than 1,100 people have come into the Church

Sunday School (June 1521) Come Follow Me: Alma 13-16 Hello Brothers and Sisters,...Continue reading

Hello Burlington Ward folk! Here's a link to the joining instructions for our online devotional tomorrow (June 14th): https://docs.google.com//1NXmC5dFrUY8xMk741uc3nO_PNF/edit

Sunday School (June 814) Come Follow Me: Alma 8-12 Hello Brothers and Sisters,... For this week's class, we bring you these videos: From Book of Mormon Central: https://youtu.be/2NNFa9pI6cc From Scripture Gems: https://youtu.be/1HPDJtnc3pI Additionally, our Sunday School Teacher invites you to study and try to give an answer these questions: Sunday School Questions: Alma 8-12 1) How does Alma’s reaction to the angel’s message inspire me to continue sharing the gospel when I receive rejection? See Alma 8:14-32. Consider additionally these words of encouragement from Elder Jeffrey R. Holland: If you haven’t already, you will one day find yourself called upon to defend your faith or perhaps even endure some personal abuse simply because you are a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Such moments will require both courage and courtesy on your part. You may wonder if it is worth it to take a courageous moral stand in high school or to go on a mission only to have your most cherished beliefs reviled or to strive against much in society that sometimes ridicules a life of religious devotion. Yes, it is worth it. Friends, especially my young friends, take heart. Pure Christlike love flowing from true righteousness can change the world. Be strong. Live the gospel faithfully even if others around you don’t live it at all. Defend your beliefs with courtesy and with compassion, but defend them 2) What responsibility do we have because of what we know? How can we be more true to the light and knowledge we have received, as Alma taught? Consider the verse of scripture D&C 50:24 3) What does it mean to have a hard or a soft heart? See first Alma 12:9-14 and then also Jeremiah 24:7, Alma 16:16 and Helaman 3:35. What does this inspire me to do? Have a great weekend!

Our first online Fast & Testimony meeting is happening today at 10am! Please go here for joining instructions: https://docs.google.com//1NXmC5dFrUY8xMk741uc3nO_PNFr/edit

Sunday School - June 1-7 Come Follow Me: Alma 57 Dear brothers and sisters, we hope you are doing well. For this week's class, we have these two videos that will help you with your study of the Scriptures.... From Book of Mormon Central: https://youtu.be/sDv6Gd-qMI0 From Scripture Gems: https://youtu.be/XsR4INo7DkE Also, here are the questions that our teacher, Brother Raphael Monaghan has prepared for this week’s Sunday School: 1) What questions in Alma 5 (verses 14-33) are meaningful to me? What are the blessings that come from a changed heart? 2) What could be a recipe for gaining a testimony, as described by Alma? (See Alma 5:44-51). Also see the Elder Uchtdorf’s talk in link below for further ideas. 3) What did the Saviour suffer, and why? How can this knowledge help me, as I strive to follow Him? (See Alma 7:7-16). Additional resource: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org//the-power-of-a-person , four steps to gaining a testimony

Brothers and Sisters, we have a delightful opportunity to prepare & share meals with our Sister Missionaries currently living in Oakville, and faithfully serving Burlington too. Please reach me to confirm when you can provide a meal for the sister missionaries during June 7 to 13th &/or June 14 to 20th, and also receive a heartwarming spiritual message (in person or via internet). Please confirm to Brian Weatherdon, cell 905-330-2548 or email [email protected]. Blessings to you and your dear families as you share and encourage our sisters in their full-time service.

Brothers and Sisters, we have a delightful opportunity to prepare and share meals with our Sister Missionaries who currently live in Oakville but faithfully serve both our wards and communities. Please confirm a time you can provide a meal for the sister missionaries during the week of June 7 to 13th &/or June 14 to 20th and enjoy their spiritual message (in person or via internet).. Please confirm to Brian & Virginia Weatherdon, cell 905-330-2548 or email [email protected]. Blessings to you and your dear families as you share and help support our sisters in their full-time service. Yours most gratefully . . . Brian

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Inspiring fireside we enjoyed tonight -- deepest thanks to all who shared in word, song, & prayer. Wonderfully uplifting! And if you missed, perhaps the youtube link will remain active for a while . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6wKiXUzuxQ&feature=youtu.be

Please join us for our weekly Devotional tomorrow (Sunday May 24th). The problem we had with Zoom last week should be solved now for everyone (but if you have the option to update Zoom, which takes less than 2 minutes, please do so just to be safe). Here is a link to the joining instructions: https://docs.google.com//1NXmC5dFrUY8xMk741uc3nO_PNFr/edit

Sunday School: (May 18-24 : Mosiah 2528) Hello Brothers and Sisters, here are the videos for the class and the complimentary questions and additional resources that your Sunday School teacher has prepared for you : From Book of Mormon Central:... https://youtu.be/Njkj_AWu4jg From Scripture Gems: https://youtu.be/a6fV_lASI7Y Sunday School Questions: Mosiah 25-28 1) How can I know if God has forgiven me? How can I know if my repentance is sufficient? (See Mosiah 26:22-24, 29-31) 2) Understanding that we cannot override someone else’s agency, what can I pray for when a loved one goes astray? (See Mosiah 27:8-24) 3) What does it mean to be spiritually reborn? How do we strive to act towards others when we are spiritually reborn? (See Mosiah 27:22-28:4) 4) What is my conversion story? Consider sharing this with a friend or family member, or writing it down. Some additional resources that may be helpful: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org//ye-must-be-born-again , analogy of the cucumbers and pickles

Unfortunately due to system-wide Zoom issues, we are postponing today's meeting until next week. Stoney Creek ward also had issues with their meeting this morning too. It's sad that we couldn't meet this morning, but we look forward to next week.