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Welcome to Pioneer Trek 2006!

If you are looking for the Who, What, Where, Why and How of this years Pioneer Trek, you have come to the right place!

Who: Stake Youth 14 - 18

All youth 14 to 18 are invited to attend.  

What: Pioneer Trek 2006

The goal of this year's pioneer trek is that every youth will be taking this journey representing one of their own ancestors.  Ideally, if each of us finds one ancestor who has not been baptized and we prepare their name for the temple, by the time trek is done 100-200 people will have their baptism and temple work completed.   

Where: Property owned by the church.

This year's Trek will take place on property owned by the Church, specifically purchased with pioneer trek re-enactments in mind.  The property is over 201,000 acres, covering area across the Utah and Wyoming borders.  Transportation to and from this property will be provided by your local ward and stake.  

When: NOW!

The above statement is NOT a typo!  While it is true that the actual "trek" part of this activity will be June 28, 29, 30 and July 1, we all need to begin now with our preparations!  Starting from TODAY each of us can begin preparing by scheduling the "Monthly Events" into our individual calendars.

How: By doing the following:

The "Trek" will be in June, but the following tasks need to be done NOW to get the most out of this exciting journey:

1 - Come unto Christ through following the prophet.
The pioneers began their journey under the direction of the living prophet.  As you begin to make your preparations, keep in mind that while Trek will be fun, and difficult, and exciting, it is more than that.  Trek is one of the few youth activities specifically outlined by our living prophet for youth in our day.  "...whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same."  D&C 1:38

2 - Pray for guidance in your preparation.  
One of our Father's most simple rules is to "ask", "seek", and "knock".  If we are going to be successful in finding an ancestor whose name we can take to the temple, one of the absolute best resources is our Father in Heaven.  These are His children and he loves them.  While there it will not be a simple task, the fact that he has told us to ask him for help is a pretty good indication that he is more than willing to help us. 

3 - Read the scriptures daily.
Outside of following the prophet's council, and praying for guidance, nothing will bring you closer to the Lord than reading and pondering the scriptures on a daily basis.  If you will make this a part of your preparation, you will be able to recognize the promptings of the spirit because you will be familiar with that spirit from associating with it daily.

4 - Review the "Monthly Events" and start adding them to your calendar.
Each month from now until "Trek" there are "Trek" specific tasks, which, if you do, will leave you specifically READY physically, mentally and spiritually for the adventure we are going to have together. If you will add these activities to your schedule now, and plan on making them a part of your preparation, you will be ready.