Cost for Trek is $40.00...please don't allow cost to stop you from coming. If the cost is a burden for your family, please speak to a Bishopric member. Payment needs to be in by May 21st.
BUCKET SUPPLIES (17 lb bucket limit… WE WILL WEIGH THEM)
GIRLS Bucket: LABEL EACH ITEM WITH YOUR NAME
BOYS Bucket: LABEL EACH ITEM WITH YOUR NAME
SLEEPING GEAR: LABEL EACH ITEM WITH YOUR NAME
Sleeping Bag * Pajamas * Pillow * Small sleeping pad
Roll this all up together and bundle with rope or in a strong plastic bag.
Pioneer Attire for Women:
1-2 complete pioneer outfits, light colors are best.
An outfit would either be:
A complete pioneer dress about 6 inches from the ground in length (to avoid tripping). No denim.
OR
A long pioneer skirt about 6 inches from the ground with a long sleeve top. (no t-shirts)
1 bonnet, western style hat or wide brimmed floppy hat.
2-3 pairs of bloomers or lightweight knee length shorts to be worn under pioneer skirts. Biker shorts are ok. Do NOT bring leggings to wear under a dress as it will keep the heat in.
1-2 aprons with pockets.
Pioneer Attire for Men:
2-3 pairs of pioneer style pants – Dockers type, light colors are best. No denim or sports type pants
2-3 shirts – long sleeve button up cotton shirts, light colors are best, no t-shirts
1 western style hat or wide brim floppy hat. No beanies, army hats or baseball caps.
Vest – optional
Suspenders – optional
Purchasing Your Pioneer Clothing:
A second-hand store is a great place to start looking for clothes. Another option is to make the dresses or skirts yourself. Ask family members and friends who have gone on trek if they have clothes you can borrow!
Shoes:
It is not necessary to buy expensive shoes for trek. Just be sure to have sturdy athletic shoes. They can be cross-trainers, trail runners or running shoes. You need good tread on the bottom of your shoes. You can wear hiking shoes but it is not necessary. Shoes should be well broken in before trek to prevent blisters. No flip flops or open toe shoes. The shoe size should be comfortably snug while wearing 2 pairs of socks. Too tight or too loose can cause blisters.
Socks:
An excellent way to prevent blisters is to use a rayon or polypropylene sock (or nylon) next to the skin and a wool sock on the outside. This has shown to reduce friction between your shoes and feet. Cotton socks should be avoided.
Youth....here it is, Youth Trek 2023, June 19th-21st.!
Plan on attending and having one of the most memorable times of your life. It is hard? Yes, it's hard, but that is what brings about real life experiences of our pioneer forefathers.
Bringing you closer to our Savior and to our ancestors.
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Here are answers to some common questions.
Like the Holy Bible, the Book of Mormon testifies of Jesus Christ. The central event recorded in the Book of Mormon is Jesus Christ’s visit—including His teachings and ministry—to believers in the ancient Americas. This account shows that God extends the same blessings and opportunities to all of His children and that His love isn’t confined to people from a single area of the world. No matter what language we speak or what we look like, God loves us and wants us to come closer to Him.
Here’s a synopsis of the epic thousand-year history recounted in the Book of Mormon:
In essence, the Book of Mormon is a story about a family. The father of that family, Lehi, is a prophet in ancient Jerusalem. God warns Lehi in a dream to take his family and leave Jerusalem, because the city and its people will soon be taken captive by another nation. They cross the ocean to the Americas. Laman and Lemuel, the oldest sons, don’t believe their father, Lehi, was inspired. They are always complaining. Their younger brother Nephi is full of faith. Nephi is chosen by God to lead the family and be their teacher.
The people eventually split into two groups, the Nephites and the Lamanites. These groups are often at war, and their faith is constantly being tested. This faith fills the pages of the Book of Mormon in the form of powerful sermons, prophecies, life lessons, and spiritual experiences.
After Jesus is resurrected in Jerusalem, He appears to the people in the Americas. He teaches them about baptism, repentance, and forgiveness. He heals their sick and blesses their children. He establishes His Church. Unlike those in Jerusalem, the people listen to Jesus. Afterward, they live in peace for hundreds of years. Over time, the people lose their faith and a prophet named Moroni buries their records to preserve them for a future time and people—for us! Joseph Smith was directed to those records and translated the Book of Mormon through the power of God. Its teachings increase faith in Jesus Christ and inspire millions of people today.
Church service times vary from congregation to congregation. However, you can always count on one main worship service for everyone, followed by classes for children, youth, and adults.
The service for everyone is called “sacrament meeting.” This meeting consists of songs, prayers, and sermons (or “talks”) given by different members of the congregation every week. But the most important part of the meeting is when we take the sacrament (which is similar to communion) to remember the Savior.
No. The gospel of Jesus Christ is for everyone. He invites everyone to come unto Him “without money and without price” (see Isaiah 55:1). Missionaries actually pay to see you, covering their own costs to come on a mission. Local church leaders and class instructors don’t get paid either.