Trail of Faith

Trail of Faith Award

The stake trek committee is offering the opportunity for every participant to earn the “Trail of Faith” award. This award will help you prepare spiritually and physically for the trek. Once you have completed a requirement you need to have a parent or an adult leader sign it off, the award will be presented at the post-trek fireside on Sunday, June 19^th. We encourage you to seek guidance from your Heavenly Father as you select activities to complete. From Him you will find strength, guidance, and direction. He loves you and knows your talents. As you prayerfully prepare for the 2011 Trek through this program you will be strengthened and blessed.

Remembering the Pioneers (3 Required)

·         Visit a cemetery and learn about a pioneer buried there.

·         Young women: sew the skirt and bonnet you will wear on the trek.

·         Give a talk about the pioneers or a pioneer ancestor in sacrament meeting, YM/YW or FHE

·         Watch any or all of the following videos: Legacy, American Prophet, A legacy more precious than gold, Perilous Journey, Faith in Every Footstep, The Mountain of the Lord, and An Ensign to the Nations.

·         Read one of the following books: Journal of the Trail, Fire of the Covenant, The Price we Paid, or another pioneer book approved by your parents or leaders

·         Tour the Brigham Young Home, Jacob Hamblin Home, or The Daughters of the Utah Pioneer Museum.

·         Memorize all verses of “Come, Come Ye Saints, Hymn #30

Spiritual (4 required)

·         Required** Read your scriptures daily for one month

·         Pray morning and night for one month

·         Read the Joseph Smith History

·         Read all the articles in the April and May New Era. Give a FHE lesson on one of the articles, or discuss with a family member

·         Watch or read and take notes on one session of General conference.

·         Research Patriarchal Blessings, if you have not yet received yours; begin making plans to do so

·         Participate in Baptisms for the Dead

Family History (3 required)

·         With the help of your parents, leaders, ward Family History Specialist, search the records to find an ancestor and submit his or her name for temple work

·         Write in your journal weekly for one month. Include your feeling about blessings in your life.

·         Write your life history in 500 words or more.

·         Fill out a family group sheet with one of your parents or grandparents listed as a child.

·         Young Men: earn the Genealogy Merit Badge. **This would meet all 3 requirements**

·         Spend 30 minutes at www.familysearch.org

·         Invite your grandparents or other senior citizens to share their childhood memories with you. Record what you learned in your journal.

·         Research the first member who was baptized in your family. Find any related stories.

Service

·         Required** Participate in a family, class, ward or personal service project. Minimum 2 hours.

·         Required** Smile every day

Physical Fitness

Required** Prepare for the Trek by exercising (walk, jog, bike, hike, rollerblade, swim, etc.) for 30 minutes or more 3

Requirements to Complete on the Trek

(All required)

·         Participate in Pioneer games and be a good sport.

·         Participate in family devotionals by giving the prayer or scripture, etc.

·         Go a whole day without complaining!

·         Write in your journal every day.

·         Help your Ma & Pa with chores without being asked.

·         Learn a pioneer.

·         Learn a pioneer craft.

·         Learn at least two pioneer songs.

·         Participate in a pioneer dance – with a smile!

·         Bear your testimony, or write your testimony in your journal.

·         Encourage someone in your family who is having a hard time.

·         Write a note to someone on the trek explaining why you’re thankful for them.

·         Serve, serve, and serve some more.

·         Share a pioneer story with your family on the trail.

·         Complete the Trek!!!